Obituaries

Michael Paul Weyrich

Michael Paul Weyrich

Apr 18, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of 92 year old Korean War Veteran and visionary developer Michael Paul Weyrich.  Better known as Paul, he was born on his father's 54th birthday on the family farm near Sturgis, South Dakota.  He is survived by his wife of 68 years Helen Weyrich; his sister Gladys Cox; his brother Frank Weyrich; three...

Kandell Kay Habig

Kandell Kay Habig

Apr 15, 2023

Kandell Kay Habig was born to Yvonne Smith in Pasadena, California on April 8, 1960. Irven Smith came into their lives and adopted Kandell loving her as his own daughter.

Growing up in California Kandell developed a real love for the ocean and the outdoors because of all the time spent outside camping and enjoying nature. After graduation from high...

Stuart Moore

Stuart Moore

Apr 14, 2023

 

Stuart Edward Moore passed away April 14, 2023 at age 70, after a brief illness.  Stuart was born August 4, 1952 in Denver, Colorado to Paul E. and Ruth E. Moore.  He moved to Winkleman/Hayden, Arizona when he was approximately eight years old.  He graduated from Hayden High School in Hayden, Arizona in 1971.  He attended Eastern Arizona College...

Ruth McGee

Ruth McGee

Apr 9, 2023

Ruth Alta (Dutton) McGee, age 89, of Lusk, Wyoming, passed away late Sunday evening, April 9, 2023 at Providence Hospice Place in Waco. Ruth was born May 31, 1933 in Edgemont, South Dakota, the daughter of Henry and Alta (Horsely) Dutton. As a child she attended the Marietta County School, north of Edgemont, through 8th grade and then graduated from...

James Gustin

James Gustin

Mar 29, 2023

The journey had been long, and cold at times. The landscape was severe, unforgiving and glorious.As the sun lowered, the warm air rose off the plains. The eagle welcomed the rest and stretched itswings wide to grab the thermal as it rode the rising gust toward the heavens.It was a similarly cold day on January 18th, 1941 in Lander Wyoming...

William Metz

William Metz

Mar 26, 2023

 

We are deeply saddened to announce that William Martin Metz passed away March 26, 2023 due to his long battle with cancer.  He had his wife and daughter at his side.

 

William “Bill” was born on December 5, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY.  He worked as a civilian for the Department of Defense for 30 years where he retired after...

Phillip Kudlock

Phillip Kudlock

Mar 14, 2023

Philip Andrew Kudlock, age 85 passed away March 14, 2023 at Weston County Manor in Newcastle Wyoming.

Phil was born December 20, 1937 in Newcastle, Wyoming to Peter and Edith (Gage) Kudlock. He was the second born son joining his older brother Keith (1935).  Phil becomes a big brother to Art (1938) and Nancy (1941).  He spent his childhood playing...

Bert Sutherland

Bert Sutherland

Mar 6, 2023

Bert Sutherland, age 80, passed away on March 6, 2023 in Newcastle, Wyoming. 

Bert was born June 5, 1942 in Gillette, WY to Claude and Elizabeth Sutherland. Bert married Barbara Sutherland of Osage, Wyoming on July 22, 1967. 

Bert is a member of the Assembly of God and Osage Fire Department. He also coached his youngest son in baseball. Following...

Robert Egge

Robert Egge

Mar 1, 2023

Robert Eugene Egge passed away on Mar 1, 2023 at his home in Newcastle, Wyoming. He was born to Joan (ne Bonsell) and Edwin “Gene” Egge on August 19, 1962. He attended Newcastle public schools and was active in many sports from a young age. Bob graduated with the NHS Class of 1980. After graduation Bob attended Casper College where...

Charles Sconiers

Charles Sconiers

Feb 8, 2023

Charles Edwards Sconiers (Big Ed) was living in the Western County Manor. Big Ed passed peacefully on February 8th 2023 at 66 years. 

Big Ed was born on October 6, 1956 in Port Neches Texas to Ansel and Virginia Nell Sconiers. He had an older sister Sue Anne Sconiers. He lived in Port Neches for his first 8 years. Until...

James Anspaugh

James Anspaugh

Feb 5, 2023

James A. Anspaugh of Newcastle, Wy entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Feb. 5, 2023. Born December 13, 1938 to George A. and Ruth L. Anspaugh.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Marilyn. Son, James (Sarah) Anspaugh, Daughters, Karen (Ken) Werner, Susan(Brian) Totsch, Son-in-law, Carlos Stacy, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces...

Richard Tallman

Richard Tallman

Jan 31, 2023

Richard Leslie Tallman, 81, of Custer Highlands, South Dakota, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Memorial Service will be held in Newcastle Monday, February 13, 2 p.m.

Richard was born December 25, 1941 in Cortland, New York. His parents were Harold Leslie Tallman and Vivian Virginia (Varnes) Tallman.

Richard described himself as, “a hard worker with a lot of experience...

Darla Renner

Darla Renner

Jan 9, 2023

Darla passed away at Campbell County Health on January 9, 2023.

Ron Mills

Ron Mills

Jan 5, 2023

Funeral services for Ronald Lee ‘Ron’ Mills, 82, will be held Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 2:00 pm MT at the Newcastle High School Crouch Auditorium in Newcastle WY. A community reception will follow at the School Commons.  Ron passed peacefully January 5 with his son, Craig, at his side.

Ron was born August 23, 1940 to Vernard and Viola...

Lyle Ackley

Lyle Ackley

Dec 28, 2022

Lyle Harry Ackley passed peacefully December 28, 2022 at Mondell Heights, Newcastle, WY. He was born December 12, 1935 to Calvin Ackley and Opal (Boyd) Ackley in Newcastle. Lyle is survived by his daughters Dawn (Ackley) Borghesi (Jeff Palazzo), Kristin McDonnell (Kevin McDonnell) and grandchildren Lauren (Borghesi) Soanes, Justin Borghesi and Kameron McDonnell, as well as three great grandchildren. 

After...

Peggy Franklin

Peggy Franklin

Dec 16, 2022

Funeral services for Peggy Franklin, 91, will be held January 14, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Newcastle. She passed peacefully December 16th with her daughter Teena at her side.

Peggy Marie Cornelison Cool Franklin was born May 24, 1931 to Ward and Clarice (Miller) Cornelison, in Deerfield, SD. She spent her childhood between the...

Marjorie Huber

Marjorie Huber

Dec 7, 2022

 

Funeral services will be held for Marjorie Jeanette Fawcett Huber on December 16, 2022, at the Weston County Senior Services at 2:00p.m.

Marge passed away December 7, 2022, at the Weston County Manor after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Marge was born March 4, 1936 at the family ranch on Beaver Creek to Frank and Pearl (Schultz) Fawcett,...

James Gerke

James Gerke

Dec 2, 2022

      James Louis Gerke was born on September 5, 1946, to Thomasine (Jessee) and John Harding Gerke in Chicago, Illinois.

      He moved to California as a young boy, and joined the Army at the age of 17. He served more than 24 years in the military and did multiple tours in Vietnam.  He was highly decorated and awarded many honors and...

Gerd Achenbach

Gerd Achenbach

Nov 10, 2022

Gerd Gustav Achenbach passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2022 at home in Newcastle, Wyoming. He was born October 1973, in Toledo, OH to Ronald and Renate (Reich) Achenbach.

He enjoyed his job and the people he worked with at PAR Pacific in Newcastle.

Gerd spent his summers as a child in Germany on his Grandparents farm. This led to...

Patrick Brennan

Patrick Brennan

Nov 7, 2022

Patrick Henry Brennan III, 81, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away early Monday, November 7, at Weston County Health Services after a brief battle with angiosarcoma liver cancer. He spent his final days with his family, eating meals together, watching sports, telling jokes, and recounting family memories.

Patrick was born on May 7, 1941, in Thermopolis, Wyoming, the oldest of five...

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