Deanna Cummings

Deanna Marcia Cummings, 61, passed away in Newcastle, Wyoming on November 18, 2025, at Weston County Manor surrounded by loved ones. Deanna was born in Mr. Vernon, Illinois on December 12, 1963. She is the fifth of nine children born to Peggy Dean Morris and Minfred Edward Smith.

Deanna married Roy Allen Cummings on December 26, 1983, in Wayne City, Illinois and together they had two children. They moved to Newcastle in 1990 from Greeley, Colorado. Newcastle became their permanent home where they chose to reside and raise their family. Deanna was a devoted mother and enjoyed being a part of her children’s sport activities. She loved playing cards, camping, spending time with her family, collecting bells and pig knick knacks, and bowling.

Anyone who knew Deanna could appreciate these quotes to describe her personality:

“Head strong and fiercely independent”, “Creature of habit with a sharp tongue and a firm grip on her convictions”, “A kind of person who would fiercely argue with a GPS and still get there faster”, “A delightful pain in the neck who knows exactly what they want and how they want it”.

Deanna is survived by her children Roy Allen Jr. (Florence) Cummings of Edgemont, SD and Jared Dean (Nicole) Cummings of Newcastle, WY. Eight grandchildren: Aaliyah Banks, Zoi Rodriguez, Keondre Cummings, Skyler Cummings, Amesha Cummings, Aiden Cummings, Kenyan Cummings, and Kyrstalyn Cummings. One great-grandchild Eliana Hernandez. Eight brothers and sisters: Edward (Lori) Smith, Timothy Smith, Jefferey (Patty) Smith, Sandra (Mark) Schumn, Nolan (Beth) Smith, Gary Smith, Clyde (Melissa) Smith, and Vickie (Patrick) Smith.

She is preceded in death by her husband Roy Allen Cummings; her parents Peggy Morris, Wiliam Morris, and Minferd Smith; grandparents Clyde and Ruby Rich, Nolan and Gladys Smith; nephew Devon Tucker; and sister-in-law Cheryl Cummings.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Newcastle, Wyoming. Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Meridian Mortuary, 111 S. Railway Ave, Newcastle, WY 82701 or expressions of sympathy may also be made online at meridianmortuary.com