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James Drake Kirkland

James Drake Kirkland

Oct 2, 2025

James Drake Kirkland, a talented audio engineer and gifted musician, left this world on October 2, 2025, at the age of 38. Born on May 27, 1987, in Seattle, Washington, James was a beloved husband to Kayla Marie Doyle Kirkland and a cherished son to Moritz and Ursula Kirkland.

A passionate member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...

Alvin Curtis Powers

Alvin Curtis Powers

Sep 30, 2025

Alvin Curtis “Curt” Powers, 82, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, in Littlefield, Arizona.

Curt was born on April 8, 1943, in Lyman, Wyoming, to Alvin and Barbara Powers. Known for his spunk, quick wit, cowboy spirit, and boundless love for his family, Curt lived life on his own terms and never met a joke he didn’t like.

For over 53...

Sterling Fairbourn

Sterling Fairbourn

Sep 30, 2025

Sterling Dean Fairbourn, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 74 on September 30, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1951, in Murray, Utah to Laura Annie Butterfield and Marion Dean Fairbourn. He was a man of quiet strength, deep faith, and unwavering love for his family and...

Bonnie Jeen Wilde

Bonnie Jeen Wilde

Sep 30, 2025

Bonnie Jeen Wilde, 90, passed away September 30, 2025, in Morgan, Utah. She was born on February 17, 1935, in Oakley, Utah, to John and Lucille Phillips Simpson. On June 24, 1953, Bonnie married Wendell H. Wilde in Oakley, Utah. Together they had five children, Trev, Tyree, Trina and twin girls Tonya and Tammie.

An avid sport enthusiast, Bonnie enjoyed spending...

Myrna Christine Lupher

Myrna Christine Lupher

Sep 29, 2025

Myrna Christine Behunin Lupher was born in Rock Springs, WY on August 10, 1940 to Christena Isabella (Slagowski) and Orson Nathan Behunin. She passed away on September 29, 2025, at the age of 85 at her home on the Lupher Ranch in Mountain View, WY, surrounded by family.

Myrna spent her early life in Burnt Fork, WY on her families ranch....

Cari Turner

Cari Turner

Sep 27, 2025

Cari Stanley Turner, passed away September 27, 2025 at Rocky Mountain Care in Evanston, WY. She was surrounded by her loved ones. She was born October 6, 1938 in SLC, Utah.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Delbert Turner, son, James D. Turner Jr. step daughter, Tanya S. Turner and a grandson, Benjamin Chad Turner.

She...

Teresa Lynn Walker

Teresa Lynn Walker

Sep 25, 2025

Teresa Lynn Walker, 66, of Evanston, passed away September 25, 2025, in Ogden, Utah. She was born on May 3, 1959, in White Castle, Louisiana, to Lester and Ruth Furr Cronin.

Teresa had many interests and enjoyed music, art, gardening, reading, and studying the gospel. Her love for nature was evident in her gardening pursuits, and she found joy in softball,...

Jerry Taylor Sage

Jerry Taylor Sage

Sep 25, 2025

Jerry Taylor Sage, 85, of Bear River, passed away on September 25, 2025, at his home.  He was born November 13, 1939, in Price, Utah to Arthur Lee and Mary Bell Tidwell Sage.  On December 16, 1989, he married Cynthia MayE Parrish in Salt Lake City, Utah.  His life was marked by a profound commitment to his country and his...

Alice Hammond

Alice Hammond

Sep 23, 2025

Alice Irene Kofoed Hammond

Alice Irene Kofoed Hammond, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Rocky Mountain Care in Evanston.

She was born on December 2, 1950, in Evanston, Wyoming, to Lynn Jensen Kofoed and Alice Ila Robinson. She spent her early years with a love for the land, often visiting Hillard to help on the...

Ray Broadhead

Ray Broadhead

Sep 18, 2025

Ray Lynn BroadheadDecember 19, 1958 - September 17, 2025Kamas, UTHe is survived by his sister Cindy (Clark) Martinez; Nieces Jaydi (Emmett) Benedict, Sheena Martinez (Branden) Griffis; and Nephews Cody Ward , Derek Martinez. He was preceded in death by his parents Nancy and Larry Broadhead , Sister Debbie Ann Ward, and niece and nephew Elisha Martinez and Joshua Martinez.He was...

Wendy Slagowski

Wendy Slagowski

Sep 17, 2025

Wendy Slagowski, a beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at the age of 70, in her beloved hometown of Evanston, Wyoming. Born on February 17, 1955, Wendy was a cherished member of the community and an irreplaceable presence in the lives of her family and friends.Wendy lived her life with a deep commitment...

Gary Alexander Simonton

Gary Alexander Simonton

Sep 17, 2025

Gary Alexander Simonton, 74, of Evanston, Wyoming, passed away on September 17, 2025. Gary was born to Gerald and Pearl Simonton, on November 3, 1950, in Casper, Wyoming. He truly was a jack of all trades, especially when it came to turning a wrench or hammering a nail while never turning down a cup of coffee. Gary, a proud American,...

Kinzee Nicole Gordon

Kinzee Nicole Gordon

Sep 15, 2025

Kinzee Nicole Gordon

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June 13, 1995

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September 15, 2025

Our beautiful angel on earth is now our beautiful angel in Heaven. Kinzee was a sweet, loving spirit and a wonderful example of a kind and generous human being. Her love knew no boundaries. She nurtured relationships with her loved ones by offering helping hands, kind words and thoughtful gestures. Kinzee loved her beautiful...

Terry Watson

Terry Watson

Sep 15, 2025

Terry James Watson, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and true friend to many, was born on September 7, 1952, in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was the first of seven kids born to James and Shirley Watson. Terry passed away peacefully at his home in Fort Bridger, Wyoming, on September 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, laughter, and...

Aaliyah Marie Martin

Aaliyah Marie Martin

Sep 13, 2025

With the deepest level of sorrow we announce the passing of Aaliyah Marie Martin. Our sweet girl was only 18 years old. She tragically passed away on September 13, 2025. Aaliyah was taken from us far too soon. Our beautiful girl leaves behind an amazing legacy of love, strength, and inspiration to all who had the pleasure of knowing her.



Aaliyah...

Mildred Hale Lemon

Mildred Hale Lemon

Sep 13, 2025

Mildred Hale Lemon, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the age of 90.

Mildred, together with her late husband, William “Bill” H. Lemon, built a life deeply rooted in love, faith, and hard work. Their dairy farm was not only the center of their livelihood but also the heart of their...

Mary Jane Cook

Mary Jane Cook

Sep 9, 2025

Mary Jane Cook left this earth for a better place on September 9, 2025. She fought a long battle with Lewy Body dementia and is now at peace. Mary Jane was born August 3, 1946, in Ogden, Utah to Elwood and Mary Smith. At home in Evanston, she joined her brother Harold (Pee Wee) and her sister Nina. At an...

David Taylor

David Taylor

Sep 8, 2025

David Lynn Taylor (1954-2025), loving husband, father, and devoted grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Lyman, Wyoming on September 8, 2025, after 12 long years of heart disease.

David (“Big Dave”) loved camping and being in nature, and he loved all things Boy Scouts and “mountain man.” Many will remember and miss his amazing...

James Cronister

James Cronister

Sep 4, 2025

Jim E. Cronister Age 88

Passed away September 4th in Evanston, WY. Born March 19th, 1937 to Derby and Effa Cronister in Shattuck, OK. He met the love of his life Lois in Durango, CO and were married July 12th, 1958.

Jim and his family moved to Evanston, WY in the winter of 1970. Jim was a truck driver for...