Obituaries

Calvin William Jewell

Published by admin on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 9:47am

Sept. 9, 1937 – Sept. 16, 2020

On Sept. 9, 1937, Calvin William Jewell was the second of three sons born to Fleeta Hatch and James William Jewell in Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico. He died Sept. 16, 2020.

He spent his childhood in the Mormon colonies until moving as a junior to Phoenix Union High School where he played on the varsity tennis team.

Samuel Patrick Rich

Published by admin on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 9:05am

March 17, 1972 – Sept. 8, 2020

Samuel Patrick “Pat” Rich was born in Powell on March 17, 1972, to S.T. and June Rich and died Sept. 8, 2020. 

Patrick had a large and mischievous personality that drew people in with his smiles and his hugs. Once you met Pat, he considered you a relative, and he often decided you looked like a famous movie star. Pat loved the rodeo and especially the clown Tony Martoglio. Patrick was a huge tease and loved to tickle, throw socks at you or try to wrestle you down. He also loved movies, music and bowling.

Retha Roena Ray Hubbs

Published by admin on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 9:04am

Sept. 6, 1924 – Sept. 12, 2020

Retha Roena Ray Hubbs, 96, died Sept. 12, 2020, of natural causes at the High Plains Retirement Village in the Alzheimer’s Care Unit.

She was born Sept. 6, 1924, at Haviland, Kan., the daughter of Willie C. Ray and Lulanell Elizabeth Dealey Ray. 

Caleb Paul Estes

Published by admin on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 9:00am

Nov. 7, 1993 – Sept. 7, 2020

Caleb Paul Estes of Deaver died Sept. 7, 2020. He was born in Powell on Nov. 7, 1993, son of Dale and Michelle (Metz) Estes. He was 26 years old.

Caleb grew up in Deaver. He was always looking for an opportunity to be outdoors exploring the wild blue yonder. When he was younger, he and his brothers would hunt in the “Bird Park,” looking for an unsuspecting bird to shoot. 

Jonathan "Jon" Alan Wright

Published by admin on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 2:10pm

Jonathan "Jon" Alan Wright, son of Clennon and Sherri Reddin, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 in Guernsey, Wyo. He was 33 years old. 

Notice of Service | Richard Saam

Published by admin on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 9:21am

Memorial services for Richard Saam will be held on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the Shell Hall in Shell, Wyoming.

 

Johnathon Michael Cook

Published by admin on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 3:06pm

May 17, 1981 - Aug. 31, 2020

Johnathon Michael Cook, age 39 of Macomb, Ill., and formerly of Greybull, Wyo., died Monday, August 31, 2020 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Ill.  

Lynda Nickle

Published by admin on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 9:58am

Oct. 27, 1941 – Sept. 4, 2020

Lynda Nickle, 78, died Sept. 4, 2020, at her home in Lovell.

Lynda was born Oct. 27, 1941, in Jackson, Miss., to Ben Price Lewis and Gladys V. Lewis. She was the youngest of 10 children.

Melvin Gerald Spomer

Published by admin on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 9:56am

Aug. 22, 1939 – Sept. 3, 2020

Melvin Gerald Spomer, born Aug. 22, 1939, has gone to his heavenly home. Mel had many jobs in the oil fields, working throughout Wyoming. He enjoyed working.

Melvin was born to parents Herman and Elizabeth Spomer of Lovell. He married Delores Marie Graves in Lovell on Dec. 5, 1958. They were divorced in 1976. He then married Roberta Armstrong.

Keith Whitehouse Lewis

Published by admin on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 9:55am

Dec. 18, 1947 – Sept. 3, 2020

Keith Whitehouse Lewis passed away peacefully on Sept. 3, 2020, with his sweetheart, Pearl, by his side. He valiantly fought T-Cell Lymphoma for three years. 

He was born Dec. 18,1947, in Lovell to Croft (Bus) and Evelyn Lewis. Keith lived a life full of service that left an impression on all who knew him.