Obituary Listing

Audrey Newberry

Jul 15, 2021

Audrey Joy Newberry, 78, of Cheyenne passed away July 15, 2021 in Cheyenne.

She was born February 22, 1943 in Cheyenne to Allen and Otelia Merrill. Audrey’s middle name was Joy and she was certainly a joy. She loved her family, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren they were all especially dear to her heart. She loved life and...

Richard Drake

Jul 14, 2021

Richard R. “Dick” Drake, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away peacefully at the age of 85, on July 14, 2021, at Cottonwood Creek Memory Care in Cheyenne.  He was a much-loved husband, father, granddad, brother and friend.

Dick was born on April 26, 1936 at Arapahoe, Wyoming, the son of Joe F. and Ethel P. Drake.  His early...

Dennis Drake

Jul 13, 2021

Dennis was born July 8, 1955 to Nolan and Gracie (Duke) Drake in Sidney, Nebraska.

Interment services will be held in Sidney, Nebraska in Greenwood Cemetery at a later date.

Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home, 2222 Russell Avenue, Cheyenne, WY  82001.

Elizabeth "Betty" Galavotti

Jul 13, 2021

Elizabeth A. Galavotti, 82, of Cheyenne passed away July 13, 2021, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. She was born April 15, 1939 in MA, to Everett E. Niemi and Theresa L. Niemi. She married the love of her life for 60 years on November 18, 1961, to Edward L. Galavotti in Wareham MA. She was a registered nurse from...

Charlotte "Marie" McDougall

Jul 11, 2021

Charlotte “Marie” McDougall, 78, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

Marie was born November 5, 1942 in Saratoga, Wyoming, a daughter of the late Paul and Norinne (Elliott) Hilliard.

Marie was a member of the health care community and a strong advocate for access to healthcare.  She...

Carl Ungles

Jul 11, 2021

Carl L. Ungles, 56, of Cheyenne passed away July 11, 2021 in Cheyenne.

He was born March 31, 1965 in El Dorado, KS to Wes and Shirley Ungles.  He married Barbara Baughman on April 20, 1985 in Ouray, Colorado and was a truck driver.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ungles of Cheyenne; daughters,...

John Fletcher

Jul 11, 2021

John “Skip” Calvin Fletcher, 81, of Cheyenne passed away July 11, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

John was born January 12, 1940 in Saegertown, Pennsylvania to Bernard and Bessie (Pardee) Fletcher. He married Barbara Ann Brown on May 23, 1981 at Holiday Park in Cheyenne. He graduated High school in Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania in 1957. He...

Jon Noyes

Jul 10, 2021

Jon Lane Noyes, 75, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away July 10, 2021 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

Jon was born November 13, 1945 in Cheyenne, a son of the late John and Alma (Snell) Noyes.. He is an alumnus of the University of Wyoming and a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He learned to speak French...

Judy Wertz

Jul 5, 2021

Judy Kay Wertz, 64, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away July 5, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was born August 6, 1956 in Torrington, Wyoming, a daughter of the late William F. and Julia A. (Manzardo) Grand Pre.

Private family services will be held.  Cremation is under the care of Schrader,...

Patricia Cox

Jul 4, 2021

Born on March 20, 1933, in Flint, Michigan to Dr. Glen H. Joder and Anna Best Joder, Patricia Joder Cox, a former First Lady of Cheyenne, passed away on July 4, 2021. Known as Patsy, Patty, Pat, Trish, Trisha, Patruska, Red, Mrs. Cox, Sis, Mom and Grammie, Pat was loved by many. Her beautiful auburn hair was her trademark....

Linda Legg

Jul 3, 2021

Linda K. Legg, 74, of Cheyenne, passed away July 3, 2021 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

She was born May 24, 1947 in Riverdale, North Dakota to Arnold and Lorrayne Deprey.

Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Rudy Maestas

Jul 1, 2021

Rudy Edward Maestas, 59, of Cheyenne passed away July 1, 2021 surrounded by family.

Rudy was born November 13, 1961 in Rocksprings, Wyoming to Manuel and Elma (Dominguez) Maestas. He married Mary Schultz on September, 2001 in Green River, Wyoming. Rudy worked for many years as a janitor at the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

Rudy...

Paul Hamels

Jul 1, 2021

Paul A. Hamels, 76, of Cheyenne, WY passed away July 1, 2021 at Davis Hospice Center.

He was born April 21, 1945 in Boston, MA to Adrianus and Christine Hamels.  He married Kathleen Hawkins on September 16, 1967 in Chula Vista, CA. Paul resided in Midland, TX with his family for over 30 years. During that time,...

Otoniel Martinez

Jun 29, 2021

Otoniel Jesse Martinez, 75, of Cheyenne passed away June 29, 2021 surrounded by family at Davis Hospice Center.

Jesse was born March 21, 1946 in Rawlins, Wyoming to Onesimo and Celina (Gonzalez) Martinez. He married Irene Martinez on November 14, 1966 in Sheridan. Jesse worked as a handyman for many years.

Jesse is survived by...

Nancy Harris

Jun 26, 2021

Nancy Rogers Harris, 88, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

Nancy was born March 29, 1933 in Smith Center, Kansas, daughter of Merlin and Winifred (Mahin) Rogers.

Nancy was a member of the Soroptimist Club for many years as well as the Rawlins School Board and help...

James Melvin

Jun 26, 2021

James G. Melvin, 83, of Cheyenne passed away June 26, 2021 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

He was born November 2, 1937 in South Sioux City, NE to Carl and Mary Melvin.  He attended school in South Sioux City, NE, and moved to Cheyenne in 1968.  He attended Pacific Coast Banking School and was a vice-president in...

Shawna Johnson

Jun 26, 2021

Shawna Colleen Johnson, 55, passed away June 26, 2021 at Davis Hospice Center after a fierce and courageous battle with breast cancer.

Shawna was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1966 in Coral Gables, Florida, and moved to the family homestead near Carpenter, Wyoming as a toddler.  Shawna attended Carpenter Elementary and Burns Jr./Sr. HS prior to...

John Lookadoo

Jun 26, 2021

John Donald Lookadoo, deeply beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather peacefully went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2021 at the age of 88.

John was born July 3, 1932 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He graduated from Arkadelphia High School in 1950 where he played football, basketball and tennis before entering Henderson State Teachers College in...

Mary Wertz

Jun 23, 2021

Mary J. Wertz, 85, of Cheyenne passed away October 21, 2021.

She was born on June 15, 1936 in Texas City, Texas to Walter and Helen Winfrey.

There are no services at this time.

Cremation has taken place under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Jerome Wertz

Jun 23, 2021

Jerome L. Wertz, 84, of Cheyenne passed away October 26, 2021.

Jerome was born on December 2, 1936 in Sharon Springs, Kansas to Vernon and Margaret Wertz.

There are no services at this time.

Cremation has taken place under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.