All Obituaries

A graveside service for Lacy Elise Dilts, 36, will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Douglas Park Cemetery in Douglas, Wyoming with Pastor Don Bergstrom officiating.  The family request casual dress. Lacy passed away Monday, June 29, 2026 at the Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, Wyoming with her mom, Sunny, at her bedside. She was born Wednesday, January 24, 1990 in Casper, Wyoming the daughter of Fred William Dilts III and Pamela “Sunny” (Broyles) ...

Wendel Lee Blake, 68, died Sunday June 28th, 2026 at Central Wyoming Hospice Home in Casper Wyoming, surrounded by his family. After a long courageous battle with cancer.   Wendel was born Thursday, February 27th, 1958 in Burlington Iowa to Boyd Edward and Betty Lucille (Sherer) Blake.    He graduated from Mediapolis High School, Mediapolis, Iowa in 1976 and worked various jobs before moving to Douglas, Wyoming in 1992.    He grew up on his parents’ farm ...

Thane Anthony Johnson, 37, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Johnstown, Colorado.   Thane was born on December 13, 1988, at 10:43 p.m. in Wheatland, Wyoming, to Janice Johnson. He was welcomed into the world by his Aunt Nett, who had the honor of being there for his arrival. The day was especially meaningful to his Grandma Joyce, as her first grandson was born on her birthday—a bond they shared and cherished throughout his life. He was also welcomed with love by his Papa ...

Byron Russell Pickett, 55, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Casper, Wyoming. Born on Wednesday, November 11, 1970, in Casper, Wyoming, Byron was the beloved son of Stephen and Vicky (Osborne) Pickett. On July 15, 1995, he married the love of his life, Heather Mezger Pickett. Together they shared nearly 31 years of marriage, building a life filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering devotion to their family. Byron was known for his strong work ethic and quiet determination. He ...

Funeral services for Edward Robert Reiber Jr., 75, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 27, 2026 at the Douglas Baptist Church, 135 Pearson Road, Douglas, Wyoming with Pastor Brad Jenkins officiating. Edward passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at his home near Glendo, Wyoming with his wife at his bedside. He was born Thursday, August 3, 1950, weighing 3 pounds 15 ounces.  He was the only child for his father Eward Robert Reiber Sr. and mother Orpha Dorothy (Keil) Reiber.  ...

Funeral services for Charla Morton were held Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 10:30 A.M. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Yuma, Arizona and a second service will be held Saturday, July 11th, 2026 10:00 A.M., Christ Episcopal Church, Douglas, Wyoming, with burial to follow at the Douglas Park Cemetery. Charla Deane Morton was born on Monday, June 8, 1942 in Oak Creek, Colorado to Adam (Pete) and Dorothy Petranovich. They moved to Douglas, Wyoming when she was in grade school. After graduation ...

Justin John Luft, 44, of Douglas, Wyoming, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026. Justin was born on Wednesday, June 24, 1981, in Phoenix, Arizona, to John David and Darla Elaine (Darnall) Luft. As the firstborn of their children, he grew up in Wyoming and graduated from Glenrock High School, before joining the United States Army. He proudly served from 2002 to 2009, completing two tours in Iraq and earning the rank of Sergeant. Following his active-duty service, Justin continued serving his ...

“We trailed ‘em all day, in the heat and the dust. Breathin’ that alkali, ‘til you thought you would bust. We could tell by the moon, it was shore gittin’ late, When we pushed that last cow, through the North Ringsby gate.” “Trailin’ to Summer Grass” By George Portwood It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of George Walter Portwood. He crossed through his last gate on June 15, 2026 at the age of ...

A Celebration of Life service with a carry-in potluck will be held for Michael David Warren, 39, at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 20, 206 at Northgate, 711 North Fourth Street, Douglas, Wyoming.  Inurnment will be in the Douglas Park Cemetery. Mike Warren died on Thursday, June 11, 2026 near Douglas the result of a sudden illness. He was born Thursday, June 4, 1987 in Wheatland, Wyoming the son of Kelli Ann Warren and Charles Robert Gibson. Mike was raised and educated in Douglas.  ...

Russell Gary “Russ” Hineman, age 82, passed away Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 at Memorial Hospital of Converse County in Douglas, Wyoming. He was born Sunday, November 28, 1943 in Douglas, Wyoming the son of Gerald Ralph and Tonette Mae (Hanson) Hineman.  Russ was raised and educated in Douglas. He served in the United States Army in Italy, and after leaving the service, he returned home to work various jobs around Douglas. He worked for the Douglas Police Department and the ...