Recent Obituaries & Death Notices for the Worland, Basin & Greybull Area

Recent Obituaries & Death Notices

Obituaries for Worland, Basin & Greybull, Wyoming, and surrounding areas.


Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.


Below is a listing of all of our funeral home obituaries and death notices. Both our current and past services are available for friends and family to revisit and reflect on the memories of your loved one. Each of the local obituaries comes with an interactive online memorial. Within each memorial is the obituary/death notice of the deceased, a space to leave messages of condolence, a section to share photos and videos, a store to purchase funeral flowers, and so much more.


Please browse below or use our obituary search to find the obituary for your loved one and feel free to share with friends and family across your social media pages. We encourage all of our visitors to leave a message of condolence or share a memory within the memorial tribute site to help others with the remembrance process and show how the deceased positively impacted so many people during their lifetime. 

Elmer Dale Wheeler

Elmer Dale Wheeler

Dec 18, 2000

Elmer D. Wheeler 57, resident of Worland died in Cody at West Park Hospital on December 18, 2000.

Elmer was born on August 21, 1943 in Michael, Illinois son of Forrest & Margaret (Keller) Wheeler. He attended school in Powell, Wyoming graduating from Powell Sr. High in 1960.

Elmer enlisted in the US Navy on September 9, 1960 where he served on...

Arla L. White

Arla L. White

Jul 1, 2000

Arla L. White was born on June 6, 1911 in Morgan County, Colorado to Leo & Irene “Ely” Wachtel.

Mrs. White graduated from High School in Wiggins, Colorado in 1929. She then attended Pharmaceutical School in Denver. After graduation she moved back home where she helped her father in the Drug Store.

She was married to Roy White on August 8, 1935...

Rebecca Lynn Wampler

Rebecca Lynn Wampler

Jan 21, 2000

The following quote is taken from "Leaning into the Wind" the book in which two of Becky's poems were published: "Rebecca Wampler lists her profession as 'unknown.' Though she has worked as a lobbyist, camp cook, bookstore manager, plumber, and cleaning lady, she's always been a writer. She 'would like to continue documenting Western culture and its wholesomeness to newcomers...

Ellene Annette Anderson

Ellene Annette Anderson

Dec 28, 1999

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Ellene Annetta Johnson Andrews Anderson

December 27, 1915 - December 28, 1999

Ellene Annetta Johnson Andrews Anderson, Worland Resident, 84, passed away suddenly Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at Community Care.

Ellene was born on December 27, 1915, to John and Helen (Quathamer) Johnson.

She grew up in Kramer,...

Roy L. White

Roy L. White

Dec 11, 1999

Roy L. White was born on January 18, 1908 in Longmont, CO to Thomas & Emma (Smith) White. He graduated from Weldona High School in Colorado and then attended the University of Colorado where he majored in Electrical Engineering.

He was married to Emma Smith on August 8, 1935 in Boulder, Colorado. He worked in the oil service industry for 21...

Bonnie Jean Bakker

Bonnie Jean Bakker

Aug 8, 1999

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Bonnie Jean Bakker

November 27, 1934 - August 8, 1999

Bonnie Jean Bakker, 64, was born on November 27, 1934 in Bismarck, North Dakota to A.C. & Geraldine (Henderson) Thom. Bonnie died at the Humbolt General Hospital in Winnemucca, Nevada on August 8, 1999.

Bonnie graduated from Worland high School...

Ruby Kate Weber

Ruby Kate Weber

May 30, 1999

Ruby K. Weber, 78 year old Worland resident died at Community Care of America in Worland on May 30, 1999.

Mrs. Weber was born in Wantage, England on October, 30, 1920 to Thomas and Florence Greenough. She received her education in England and then went to work for the war department during Worland War II where she worked first in the...

Jean Marie Peterson

Jean Marie Peterson

Aug 21, 1995

Obituary Jean Marie Peterson March 21, 1936- January 16, 2020 Jean Marie Peterson, 83, was born March 21, 1936 in LaMoure, North Dakota to Arthur E. and Minnie Marie (Scouten) Farnam. She was the oldest of 6 children. The family moved frequently including a move to California when she was 5 and later back to South Dakota. She graduated from...

John Whorton Gardner, Jr.

John Whorton Gardner, Jr.

Nov 14, 1969

John Whorton Gardner, Jr. went home to be with the Lord and his loving wife on April 5, 2019. John was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 29, 1943 to John W. Gardner Sr. And Margot Katz Gardner. He grew up in Casper, Wyoming, the oldest of four siblings. He served his country from 1957 to 1961 in the United...

Alva Ray Krogman

Alva Ray Krogman

Jan 17, 1967

Obituary First Lieutenant Alva Ray Krogman April 12, 1941- January 17, 1967 Alva Ray Krogman, 25, was the definition of a true American hero. Ray took his last breath, fighting for his country and defending the rights of each and every one of us. Ray was born April 12, 1941, in Worland, Wyoming. He was the second born to Marx...

Nawana Virginia Sawyer Wallace

Nawana Virginia Sawyer Wallace

Aug 11, 1952

Obituary NaWana Virginia Sawyer Wallace April 24, 1932 – November 11, 2019 NaWana Virginia Sawyer Wallace was born April 24, 1932, in Penrose, Wyoming, the second child of Merlin and Virginia (Moody) Sawyer. Her childhood years were spent on the M-L ranch at Kane WY, which her paternal grandparents, Levi and Rhoana Sawyer owned. When the ranch sold, her parents...

Clare Dale Mcelhinny

Clare Dale Mcelhinny

Jan 1, 1753

Obituary Clare Dale McElhinny September 30, 1928 – August 5, 2020 Clare Dale McElhinny, 91, dusted off his old pilot license to fly one more time into the Heavenly sky.  Enjoy your flight, Dale, you've earned it! Dale was born in Edgemont, South Dakota on September 30, 1928 to Clare and Minnie May (Munsinger) McElhinny. While in his youth, the...

Brian Kent Walter

Brian Kent Walter

Jan 1, 1753

Obituary Brian Kent Walter December 27, 1951- December 5, 2019 On Thursday, December 5th, 2019, Brian Walter, 67, left this world after a life of adventure lived to the fullest. It's impossible to convey who Brian truly was through this condensed version of a life so full of exploits, stories, and experiences. Being around Brian made you feel like anything...

Elaine Herman Terry

Elaine Herman Terry

Jan 1, 1753

Obituary Elaine Herman Terry August 20, 1953 – June 19, 2019 On June 19, 2019, Elaine Herman Terry left us and joined the Lord. She fought hard and battled ovarian cancer for a short period. Elaine Jean (Herman) Terry was born August 20, 1953 in Pickstown, S.D. to Wesley and Marilyn (Sater) Herman. She attended school in Rock Rapids, Iowa,...

Donald Dean Neihart

Donald Dean Neihart

Jan 1, 1753

Obituary Donald Dean Neihart September 16, 1930 – October 12, 2019 Donald Dean Neihart, 89-year-old Worland resident, returned to his loving Lavern on October 12, 2019, on what would have been their 67th wedding anniversary. Donald was born on September 16, 1930 in Crete, Nebraska to Ralph Louis and Alice (Kraus) Neihart. He attended school in Crete, graduating from Crete...

Scott Lee Christian

Scott Lee Christian

Jan 1, 1753

Obituary Scott Lee Christian November 13, 1979 – March 27, 2020 Scott Lee Christian, 40, passed away at his home after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Scott was born in Los Gatos, California on November 13, 1979, the second oldest of four boys born to Charles Robert and Cynthia Lee (Faunce) Christian. He graduated from Santa Clara High School...

Floyd Leroy “Roy” Decker

Floyd Leroy “Roy” Decker

Jan 1, 1753

Floyd Leroy "Roy" Decker, 84, of Worland, Wyoming, rode off into the sunset on the morning of November 23, 2019. Roy was born on July 14, 1935 in Lovell, Wyoming to Floyd Elmer and Myrtle (Brinkerhoff) Decker. His legacy is his work in construction over his entire lifetime, building homes and businesses all over the Big Horn Basin. In 1951,...

Bryant Funeral Home proudly assists families by submitting obituaries to local newspapers serving Worland, Basin, Greybull, Ten Sleep, Manderson, Shell, Hyattville, Otto, Burlington, Emblem, and surrounding communities throughout Washakie County, Big Horn County, and neighboring areas of north-central Wyoming. We work closely with local media to help ensure your loved one's obituary is shared accurately and reaches family members, friends, and the communities that mattered most.

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