Obituaries

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Kristine P Batty

Kristine P Batty

May 13, 2026

She did it! Kristine Pinder Batty, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend graduated from this earthly life Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Kristine was born on July 25th, 1951 to Craig and Phebe Pinder. She grew up helping on their family farm in Young Ward, Utah which instilled in her a strong work ethic and a great sense of humor....

Marvin Fay Smith

Marvin Fay Smith

May 12, 2026

Marvin Fay Smith passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born March 24,1945 in Evanston, Wyoming to Frank and Lela Smith and raised in Randolph, Utah. Marvin enjoyed a happy childhood spent milking cows, hunting, fishing, and exploring the countryside with his brothers. He loved Rich County and the simple life it offered.

From 1965–1967,...

Wayne Kertz

Wayne Kertz

May 11, 2026

Wayne John Kertz, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the people he loved on May 11, 2026.

Wayne was born on February 10, 1953, in Bloomsdale, Missouri, to Donald and Bernadine Kertz. He graduated from Saint Genevieve High School in 1971. On November 12, 1971, he married the love of his life, LeeAnn, beginning a marriage filled...

Sarah Sue Dean

Sarah Sue Dean

May 11, 2026

Sarah Sue Dean, age 75, a beloved lifelong resident of Evanston, passed away on May 11, 2026. Born on April 23, 1951, to George William and Mary (Bruce) Schwitzer, Sarah was a vibrant and creative soul who left a lasting impact on everyone she met. 

She married Gary Dean on June 26, 1970, in Lyman, Wyoming, and together they welcomed two...

Sheila Jane Eyre

Sheila Jane Eyre

May 10, 2026

Sheila was born on August 21st, 1948 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to Mary and Erwin Eyre.

She was a preemie and spent her first weeks in an incubator. The oldest of six children, she was always the big sister to all.

She grew up in Lyman, Church Buttes, and Green River, Wyoming; graduating from Green River High School in 1966. She attended...

Albert Edward Clark

Albert Edward Clark

May 6, 2026

Albert Edward Clark, at the age of 71 passed away on May 6th, 2026, in Evanston Wyoming.

He proudly served his country in both the United States Army and the United States Navy, carrying with him a spirit and dedication and service. Beyond his military years, he found joy and peace in the outdoors where there were quiet waters to fish....

Lynda Kay Peace-Graham

Lynda Kay Peace-Graham

May 5, 2026

*Obituary for Lynda Kay Peace-Graham**With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lynda Kay Peace-Graham, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who peacefully entered into eternal rest on May 5, 2026.Lynda was born on March 21, 1956, in Farmington, New Mexico, and filled her years with unwavering kindness, compassion, and a deep passion for education.A lifelong learner, Lynda dedicated...

Janice M. Crystal

Janice M. Crystal

May 3, 2026

In Loving Memory of Janice M. Crystal

Our beloved mother passed away peacefully at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and cherished memories. She was born in Kamas, Utah, to Margaret and Wallace Mitchell, and enjoyed a wonderful childhood growing up alongside her siblings.

On August 31, 1963, she married the love of her life, Jimmy Crystal,...

Leo Yapias

Leo Yapias

May 3, 2026

With deep love and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Leo Yapias, who left this life surrounded by his family on May 3, 2026.



He will be remembered as a man of service, strength, and unwavering devotion to those he loved.



Per his wishes, Leo will be cremated.



Leo is survived by his wife, Alina, and...

Patric Henry Smaltz

Patric Henry Smaltz

May 2, 2026

Patric Henry Smaltz, affectionately known as "Tigger," passed away on May 2, 2026, in Lyman, Wyoming. Born on October 7, 1964, in Fulda, Germany, Patric lived a life marked by unwavering loyalty, creativity, and a fierce love for his family.

A talented craftsman, Patric built his career in masonry and carpentry, skills through which he expressed his artistic spirit and innovative...

Mary Jean Hicks Petersen

Mary Jean Hicks Petersen

May 2, 2026

Mary Jean Hicks Petersen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 83.

Mary Jean was born February 19, 1943, on her family's ranch southeast of Mountain View, Wyoming, to Edna Mae Taylor Hicks and Arthur Warren Hicks. She was named after her grandmother, Mary Allen Hicks. 

In her early years, she...

Ann M LaRocco

Ann M LaRocco

Apr 29, 2026

Annette “Ann” Marie LaRocco, age 61, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 29, 2026. 

Ann was born on August 8, 1964 in Green Bay Wisconsin to Larry and Sharon LaFave. 

She was a devoted mother and grandmother and is survived by her two children, her daughter LaNae LaFave and her son Payton LaRocco; her cherished grandchildren , Hunter LaFave and...

Warren Saxton Jones

Warren Saxton Jones

Apr 28, 2026

Warren Saxton Jones of Henefer Utah passed away April 28th 2026 at 82 years of age. He was born February 21, 1944 to William Marchant and Flora Annetta Saxton Jones.

Warren had an eventful life and it started at his birth. His mother’s appendix burst shortly before his birth and he and his mother’s lives were at risk.

Warren grew up in...

Norman Dean Daines

Norman Dean Daines

Apr 27, 2026

Norman Dean Daines, 87, of Evanston, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at home with family on April 27, 2026. He was born July 22, 1938, in Firth, Idaho, to Oliver and Lila Daines.

On March 7, 1963, Norman married the love of his life, Ardith Rhea Hawkins in the Logan, Utah temple. She died August 8, 1982.They were blessed with five children:...

Heather Lynne Cates

Heather Lynne Cates

Apr 26, 2026

Heather Lynne Cates, 48, of Evanston, Wyoming, passed away on April 26, 2026.

Heather was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and granddaughter whose life centered around the people she loved most. She was known for her passionate heart, caring nature, kindness, strength, and deep devotion to her family and friends.

Heather found her greatest joy in spending time with...

Linda Sue Rosbrook

Linda Sue Rosbrook

Apr 26, 2026

Linda Sue Rosbrook will be forever in my heart.  We have known each other for nearly fifty years, eleven and a half married.  

Linda's life was often filled with obstacles, many she found a way to climb around, under, over and even tunneling through.

She enjoyed life with her many pets.  Linda loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, exploring, hunting, traveling, even...

Ruth Ann Robbins

Ruth Ann Robbins

Apr 26, 2026

Ruth Ann Robbins was born on May 31, 1946 in Vernal, Utah. She said she was born there because her mother was homeless. Her father had been transferred for work and the housing was not ready for the family, so Ruth's mother went to Vernal to stay with her folks and Ruth was born there.

Ruth passed away on April 26,...

Wendell Scott Albertson

Wendell Scott Albertson

Apr 23, 2026

Wendell "Scott" Albertson, 66, of Evanston, Wyoming, passed away on April 23, 2026 after a short battle with an unknown brain tumor. He was born on April 27, 1959 in Evanston to Gary and Claudia Albertson. On May 4, 1985, Scott married the love of his life Linda Earley. They were blessed with two children: Kimberlee and Weston. Scott dedicated...

Owen Ritchie Carlson

Owen Ritchie Carlson

Apr 22, 2026

Owen Carlson, a man of quiet strength, immense kindness, and a legendary ability to fix anything, passed away on April 22, 2026. Known for his gentle nature and steady hand, Owen lived a life defined by hard work, a love for the outdoors, and an unwavering devotion to his family.

Born on October 26, 1955, in Williston, North Dakota, to Rolland...

Leah Newhouse

Leah Newhouse

Apr 18, 2026

Leah Newhouse passed away peacefully Saturday April 18th at the age of 95. She was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands on March 13, 1931, to Gerrit Van Hulst and Trijntje Storm Van Hulst. The first chapter of a life that would span continents, generations and nearly a century of remarkable living.

Leahs early life was shaped by extraordinary hardship. As a young...