Obituary Listing

Jan 7, 2020

Gilbert L. “Gib” Miller was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on January 6, 1947, to Lester Clarence Edwards and Martha Lyle Grandstaff and given the name Randolph Scott Edwards. He and his half-brother, John Wayne Black, were removed from Martha’s care and placed in an orphanage in Crawfordsville. Gib was adopted at the age of nine months by Alfred G....

Jan 6, 2020

Jon S. McConnaughey, 60, of Cheyenne passed away January 6, 2020 in Cheyenne.

He was born October 1, 1959 in Cheyenne to Gene and Shirley McConnaughey.  He was a rancher.

He is survived by his mother, Shirley McConnaughey of Cheyenne; brother, Richard (Jody) McConnaughey of Riverton, and nephews Morgan (Katsie) McConnaughey and Ryan McConnaughey.

Jan 6, 2020

Beatrice "Bea" Montross, 94, passed away January 6, 2020 in Cheyenne.

She was born March 17,1925 in New York City, New York where she graduated from Midwood High School and Hunter College.

She was an internationally known folk dance instructor, teaching in many states as well as in Canada and Japan.  She led several dance groups in...

Jan 5, 2020

Hershell F. Roberson, 80, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away peacefully on January 5, 2020 in his home surrounded with his closest family by his side whom loved him so much.

Mr. Roberson was born February 3, 1939 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He lived there from birth until he was eight years old with his grandparents. The remainder of...

Jan 3, 2020

Sherri Lesa (Freeman) Dimit 59, passed away on January 3, 2020 in Cheyenne, WY with her loving husband and children by her side.

Sherri was born on January 20, 1960 in Medicine Lodge, KS to Claude and Bobbie Freeman. She was the youngest of four children and the only girl. She grew up in Lake City, KS...

Jan 3, 2020

Carol Ann Papke, 70, of Cheyenne died January 3, 2020 in Cheyenne.  She was born October 6, 1949 in St. Paul, MN.

Cremation has taken place under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home and no services will be held.

Jan 3, 2020

Telesfor T. Lovato, 75, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away January 3, 2020 at his home.

Telesfor was born May 22, 1944 in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

A Vigil for the Deceased will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.  A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Friday,...

Jan 3, 2020

William F. (Bill) White, died January 3, 2020. Bill was born Dec. 1, 1947 in Hartford, CT and raced to Cheyenne for his first birthday. He attended Hebard Elementary, Johnson Jr. High, and East High School, graduating in 1966. After high school he served in the Army, completing two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter crew chief. Upon his...

Jan 2, 2020

Dick L. Dunsbergen, 76, of Cheyenne passed away January 2, 2020 in Cheyenne.

He was born January 7, 1943 in Grinnell, IA to Case and Madge Dunsbergen.  He married “Micki” Verhey on September 9, 1960 in Lynnville, IA.  He was a member of Creative Ministries and was retired as a sheriff’s deputy after 33 years of service....

Jan 1, 2020

Robert N. Barrett, Jr., of Kimball, NE died January 1, 2020 at Cheyenne Healthcare.  He was born May 9, 1958 in Cold Springs, KY.

Cremation has taken place under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home and private family services will be held.

Dec 31, 2019

Leigh E. Stinner passed away in his home in Cheyenne on December 31, 2019 from a long illness.

He was born June 6, 1943.   He attended St. Mary’s High School in Cheyenne, went on to graduate from Howard University in Washington D.C., and was a long-time practicing attorney in Cheyenne. He enjoyed talking about first starting medical...

Dec 30, 2019

John E. Jacoby, 66, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at Davis Hospice Center after a four year courageous battle with melanoma.

John was born September 19, 1953 in San Diego, California, son of Jack and Shirley (Arehart) Jacoby.

John enjoyed working for the railroad and WYDOT.  He also worked as a...

Dec 28, 2019

LoraLee Larson, 86, of Cheyenne died December 28, 2019 at Granite Rehab and Wellness after a battle with Alzheimer’s.  She was born July 2, 1933 in Missouri.

Graveside services will be Friday 10:00 a.m. in Olivet Cemetery.

Services are under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home and condolences may be offered at...

Dec 25, 2019

Theodore W. “Ted” Lewis, 84, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.  Ted was born to Frank and Estelle (Horner) Lewis on April 13, 1935 in Chico, CA.

Ted met the love of his life, Barbara Cooper, in 1947 in grammar school.  They were married on September 21, 1954 in Orland, CA.

Ted embraced life...

Dec 24, 2019

Bernice M. Acheson, 100, of Cheyenne passed away December 24, 2019 at Lifecare Center of Cheyenne.

She was born November 30, 1919 near Sunol, NE to Arthur and Sadie Dodrill.  She married Charles Acheson on April 21, 1938 in Greeley, CO.  She had retired from Unicover Corporation and was also a foster grandparent.  She was a member...

Dec 23, 2019

Warren R. Bard, 71, of Burns, Wyoming passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at Cheyenne Healthcare Center.

Warren was born April 9, 1948 in Sheridan, Wyoming, son of the late Warren O. and Helen M. (Anderson) Bard.

Warren served proudly as a law enforcement officer for the Wyoming Highway Patrol and Department of Criminal Investigation. ...

Dec 18, 2019

Terry L. Gjervold, 70, of Cheyenne passed away December 18, 2019 at Davis Hospice Center.

He was born July 20, 1949 in Mayville, ND to William and Ruth Gjervold, and was raised on a dairy farm in Perley, MN. He married Barbie Conkling on August 5, 1995 in Cheyenne.  He was a truck driver and Bus driver...

Dec 18, 2019

Donald Leo Harris, 65, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away peacefully December 18, 2019 after a long battle with COPD.

Don was born March 7, 1954 in Cheyenne.  He was an auto mechanic extraordinaire and was known for his sharp wit and wicked sense of humor.

Don is survived by his mother, Coletta; brothers, Jim (JoAnn),...

Dec 15, 2019

Elizabeth J. (Liz) Escobedo, 93, died December 15, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona.  She was born July 14, 1926 in Syracuse, NY.

Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated Friday July 31, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church.

Dec 14, 2019

Ilene M. Reher, 92, of Cheyenne, WY died December 14 surrounded by her family at Davis Hospice Center.

Ilene was born in Kimball NE on February 26, 1927, the daughter of Frank and Mae Arnold.

She attended school in Albin, WY and graduated in 1945.

She was married to Leonard Reher on September...