Obituaries

Local Obituaries - Cheyenne, Wyoming and the Surrounding Areas

Brittany Marie Smith

Brittany Marie Smith

Apr 20, 2026

Brittany Smith passed away tragically and unexpectedly on April 20, 2026.

In lieu of flowers and other condolences the family respectfully requests you contact Schrader Funeral Home and contribute to the expenses of getting Brittany cremated and returned home to her mother and sons. 

To reach out to Schrader Funeral Home and make a donation please call 307-634-1568.

LaVetra Jane Lanning

LaVetra Jane Lanning

Jul 6, 2026

LaVetra Jane Lanning, 95, passed away on July 6, 2026, at Aspen Wind Assisted Living in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

She was born at Bodley’s Hill, Wahoo, Nebraska, to George B. Bodley and Minnie M. (Gregg) Bodley on October 3, 1930. She was 2 months premature and only weighed 2 pounds 10 ounces. There was no neonatal ICU in those days, so she...

Raymond "Ray" Ralph Baxter Jr

Raymond "Ray" Ralph Baxter Jr

May 26, 2026

Raymond Ralph Baxter Jr., affectionately known as "Ray," passed away on May 26, 2026, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Born on March 24, 1940, in Alamosa, Colorado, Ray lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and a spirit of adventure.

Ray's career was rooted in his work as a locomotive engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad, where he served for 47 years with...

Harry P. Pauli

Harry P. Pauli

Jul 12, 2026

Harry Pauli of Burns, Wyoming passed this life on July 12, 2026 at Davis Hospice center in Cheyenne.

Harry was born September 9th, 1935 at the Pauli family home, Wheatland, Wyoming the fourth of nine children to Philip and Molly Pauli.

He was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings. He also lost his wife of 51 years in Ruth(Billie)...

Robert Lon "Bob" Apps

Robert Lon "Bob" Apps

Jun 7, 2026

Robert Lon Apps, 77, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026.

Born on December 1, 1948, Robert lived a life marked by dedication, service, adventure, and devotion to his family. He proudly served his country in the Air National Guard for 22 years before continuing his career in government service until his retirement.

Robert was an avid bicyclist and...

Dorothy Louise Book

Dorothy Louise Book

Jun 23, 2026

Dorothy Louise Book, a beloved mother, grandmother, and the cherished matriarch of her family, passed away gracefully on June 23, 2026, at the age of 102, just one month shy of her 103rd birthday.

Born on July 22, 1923, in Loveland, Colorado and moved to LaGrange, Wyoming, to Waldo and Hazel Green, Dorothy was the oldest of eight children. Growing up...

Linda Louise McGuire

Linda Louise McGuire

Jan 7, 2026

Linda Louise McGuire, 80, left this world to be with her heavenly father on January 7, 2026. She was born in Allentown, Pa on May 31, 1945 to Charles and Dorothy Schleifer. She grew up in Bethlehem and Emmaus, Pa. She graduated from Emmaus High School and went on to attend Shippensburg University. She graduated with a degree in elementary...

James M. Kiren

James M. Kiren

Jul 15, 2026

James Kiren passed away peacefully at Davis Hospice in Cheyenne Wyoming on Wednesday July 15, 2026. He will be laid to rest in Kemmerer Wyoming at a later date.

Leola Morton

Leola Morton

Jul 8, 2026

Leola Morton passed away peacefully at Cottonwood Creek Memory Care in Cheyenne Wyoming on Wednesday July 8, 2026.

Ann Lorraine Wensky

Ann Lorraine Wensky

Jul 3, 2026

Ann Wensky passed away on Friday July 3, 2026. Full obituary available at a later date.

Beverly Joan Ambrose

Beverly Joan Ambrose

Jul 2, 2026

Beverly Joan Ambrose, lovingly known as Bev, passed away on July 2, 2026, in her hometown of Cheyenne, Wyoming, at the age of 88. Born on December 7, 1937, also in Cheyenne, Bev’s life was a tapestry of devotion, warmth, and service to her family, friends, and community.

Bev’s gentle spirit and steadfast nature were rooted in a childhood spent in...

Jo-An Doebener

Jo-An Doebener

Jul 1, 2026

Jo-An Doebener passed away on July 1, 2026. Full obituary will be available at a later date.

John Carol Meadows Jr.

John Carol Meadows Jr.

Jul 1, 2026

John Carol Meadows, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on July 1, 2026, with his beloved wife, JoLynn Broome Meadows, by his side. He was 67 years old.

John was born on January 23, 1959, and grew up in Victoria, Texas. He graduated from Victoria High School before earning his bachelor's degree from the University of Houston-Victoria...

Sandra Kay Ralls

Sandra Kay Ralls

Jun 25, 2026

Sandra Kay Ralls went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 25,2026.

Sandra was born on April 17, 1945, in Chillicothe, MO to John and Marjorie (Corbin) Ralls. The family later moved to Guernsey, WY, when she was young. Sandra attended and graduated from Guernsey/Sunrise School. Sandra lived across Wyoming and the Nebraska panhandle as a dispatcher for Burlington...

Barbara Ann Luck Chrisman Rodgers

Barbara Ann Luck Chrisman Rodgers

Jun 19, 2026

Barbara (Barb) Luck Chrisman Rodgers

Barb Luck Chrisman Rodgers passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026 after suffering a traumatic head injury on May 30, 2026 at the age of 78 in Scottsbluff Nebraska.

Barb was born on November 11, 1947 to Robert Warren and Ann Wallquist Luck in Nyack, New York.

She is survived by son Darrell and (Grace) Chrisman, daughter Kelli...

Norma Jean Calhoun

Norma Jean Calhoun

Jun 18, 2026

Norma Jean Calhoun passed away at her home in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on June 18, 2026.

Norma was born on August 8, 1930, in Kellerton, Iowa, to Daniel D. Dorn and Mildred F. Clark Dorn. She grew up with two older brothers and one younger brother. After attending the University of Iowa for three years, she graduated from the Methodist School of...

Melodie Ann Jones

Melodie Ann Jones

Jun 17, 2026

Melody Jones passed away June 17, 2026. Full obituary will be available at a later date.

Elden Ewing Wooldridge

Elden Ewing Wooldridge

Jun 16, 2026

Elden Wooldridge, cherished son, brother, and friend, passed away on June 16, 2026. Elden, with his gentle heart and wise soul, touched many lives with kindness and warmth. He found joy in playing football and exploring the imaginative worlds of video games. A curious learner, Elden was passionate about understanding the evolution of societies and their people.

Throughout his life, he...

Jessie David Six-Dones

Jessie David Six-Dones

Jun 15, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jessie David Six Dones 

Jessie David Six Dones, 29, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away on June 15, 2026, at 5:44 p.m. 

Born on July 17, 1996, Jessie was raised by his father, Kirk Dones, together with his Grandpa and Nanna. Despite his mother’s absence, these three loving figures collectively provided him with the guidance, support, and strength that...

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