Recent Obituaries in Rawlins, Wyoming
Clinton Ray Withrow
Dec 3, 2025
Clinton was born on September 6, 1950 to Jewell and Ron Withrow. He passed away on December 3, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. Information of a memorial service is not available at this time.
Pamela Joyce Krause
Nov 28, 2025
Pamela Joyce Krause passed away on November 28, 2025, at the age of 63. She was born on December 9, 1961, in Texas, and later made her home in Sacramento, California, where she raised her four children. In 2006 she moved to Rawlins, Wyoming, which remained her home for nearly two decades.Pam is survived by her four children—Phillip Anderson, Sereena...
Catherine E. (Jaure) Eck
Nov 20, 2025
Catherine passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. She was born on January 1, 1933, in Rawlins, Wyoming to Manuel Jaure and Susie Carrasco Jaure.
She was kindhearted, generous, and very forgiving, loved being around her family. One of her passions was cooking their favorites enchiladas, green chili, and tamales, baking her delicious pies and cookies.
She loved fishing and going to...
Jack Ray Roberts
Nov 14, 2025
After fighting a long battle with cancer, 69-year-old Jack Roberts passed away on November 14th at his home near Riverside, Wyoming, surrounded by family.
Jack was born on September 9, 1956, in Rawlins, Wyoming to Geraldine (Herring) Roberts/Beck and James Roberts.
Jack lived in Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, and Illinois, but the place that he called home and “hung his hat” was Wyoming.
He...
Darwin Lee Perdue
Nov 11, 2025
Darwin Lee Perdue
(May 30 1964-November 11, 2025)
Darwin Lee Perdue passed at home peacefully after two years of battling cancer. Darwin was a strong man, known to be tough but fair.
He was born in Boulder, CO on May 30th, 1964 to Gene and Margaret Perdue. His early life was spent in Lyons, CO. The family spent a summer in SD, relocated...
Larry Leroy Hepner
Nov 9, 2025
Larry Hepner, a proud lifelong resident of the valley, passed away peacefully at home on November 9th, with his beloved wife Joanne by his side. Born on February 27, 1954, in Rawlins, Wyoming, Larry was a native of the valley for all of his 71 years—a fact he cherished deeply.
Larry was the son of Elsie and Harry Hepner and grew...
Susan Margaret Briggs
Nov 5, 2025
Susan Margaret Briggs, whose kindness and beauty graced the world for 73 years, found her peace on November 5, 2025, at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne. Her final moments were shared with her three cherished daughters, Margaret, Jackie, and Sarah.
Susan was born in Rawlins, Wyoming, on May 31, 1952, to Margaret (Boam) and Jack McAndrews. Susan was a longtime resident...
Wesley E. Pittington
Nov 4, 2025
Wesley E. Pittington, born on March 10, 1946, in Walden, Colorado, passed away suddenly after a short illness on November 4, 2025, in Rawlins. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence profoundly impacted all who knew him.
Wes was a man of many passions, particularly enjoying the great outdoors. He found joy in hunting, fishing, and...
Austin James Thomas
Nov 2, 2025
Austin James Thomas, affectionately known as "Aj," was born on July 15, 1993, in Sarasota, Florida. He departed this world on November 2, 2025, in Rawlins, Wyoming, surrounded by the love of his family, particularly his beloved mother, Darcie Elkie. Aj's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with kindness, creativity, and a profound dedication to those he cherished.
For a decade,...
Jewel Ann Young
Oct 28, 2025
Jewel Ann Young (Harvey), age 74, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, in Saratoga, Wyoming, surrounded by her beloved husband and two sons. Born on February 22, 1951, in Kansas City, Kansas, Jewel lived a rich and fulfilling life marked by love, family, and numerous accomplishments.
Jewel's professional journey began as an airline hostess for Braniff Airways. Her career expanded...
Jack O. Moore
Oct 26, 2025
Jack O. Moore, age 80 of Saratoga, WY passed away on October 26, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
Beckham (Beck) Eli Reid
Oct 18, 2025
Beckham passed away on October 18, 2025, in a motor vehicle accident in Sinclair, Wyoming while on a weekend camping trip with two of his close friends and roommates. He was absolutely living his best life!
Though we lost him far too soon, we didn’t completely lose him - he lives on in our hearts and memories. We will never forget...
Chuck Jenkins
Oct 18, 2025
Chuck Jenkins, born on May 1, 1948, in Wheatland, Wyoming, departed this life on October 18, 2025, in Rawlins, Wyoming. He was known for his kind-hearted nature, generous spirit, and sense of humor. Chuck's ability to remain calm under pressure, paired with a strong resolve, defined his character, traits that endeared him to family and friends alike. His granddaughter Ember...
Bonnie J. Edwards
Oct 17, 2025
Bonnie Jean (Edwards) Rice passed away peacefully with her husband at her side, with his arms wrapped around her holding her tight, on October 17, 2025 in Rawlins, Wyoming. Pneumonia is the evil that took her away from us at the young age of 68. She had so many things that she wanted to do in her life...
Theodore John Pacheco
Oct 16, 2025
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, loves leaves a memory no one can steal.” - anonymous Irish quote
Theodore J. Pacheco, left this world on October 16, 2025, leaving heartache for his family, yet the love in their hearts for him will live on forever. Ted was born on September 29, 1964, to Joe T. and Annie Pacheco. He...
Jennifer Sue Schanck
Oct 13, 2025
Jennifer Reed Schanck, 56, of Rawlins, Wyoming, passed away on October 13, 2025. Born on April 21, 1969, in Loup City, Nebraska, Jennifer grew up in Medicine Bow, Wyoming, where she graduated from Bow Basin High School and formed lifelong friendships rooted in kindness and laughter.
On March 18, 2004, Jennifer married the love of her life, Richard Schanck. Together for...
Marion Eltie McCartney
Oct 12, 2025
Marion Eltie McCartney of Elk Mountain, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, surrounded by family at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne. He was 78 years old.
Marion was born March 7, 1947, in Wheatland, Wyoming, to James and Becky (Mills) McCartney. He graduated from Wheatland High School and attended the University of Wyoming following his military service. Marion was...
William Vance Schroeder
Oct 9, 2025
William Vance Schroeder (Bill), resident of Saratoga, WY, passed away on October 9, 2025 at the North Platte Valley Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. He was 84 years old. He was born on August 8, 1941 in Decatur, IL to Wilmer and Margie Irene White Schroeder. Bill was the second of four children; that included...
Sue Marie Strickland
Oct 5, 2025
Sue Marie (Ainsworth) Strickland passed away October 5, 2025 at the age of 77.
She was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on April 13, 1948, and was raised in Rawlins by her parents Ed and Gloria Ainsworth, who she cherished and cared for until their passing.
She graduated from Rawlins High School in 1966 and briefly lived in Denver before returning home...
Richard Allen Merrill, Jr.
2025
Richard Allen Merrill, Jr., affectionately known as Dick, passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 73, surrounded by his beloved children. Born on July 3, 1952, Dick leaves behind a legacy marked by faith, laughter, and dedication.Throughout his life, many saw Dick as a grumpy old walrus . However, beneath this exterior was a man with a...

