All Obituaries

Lorna Jane Hughley, 67 of Worland passed away June 14, 2022 in Billings, Montana with her loving husband by her side. Lorna was born on August 1, 1954 in Eugene, OR. She grew up with her many siblings and completed her education in Oregon. She worked at Halliburton, Haskell furniture, The Pit Stop and Loaf N’Jug here in Worland. She loved playing bingo, the Riverton slot machines and spending time with her friends. She loved her dogs Dolly and Toby and they were spoiled beyond reason....

     Luis Deniz Jr. left this world too soon, at the young age of 34 on June 12, 2022. He was born on August 8, 1987 to Luis and Maria Deniz in Worland, WY. Luis was a son, a big brother, a father, a godfather, and an incredibly loyal friend. He was dedicated to his family and close friends whom he treated as family. Luis was the first born of four siblings and he loved his siblings very much. He had a special relationship with each of them. He would do anything for his...

Dolores Mary VanDusen, 92, passed away peacefully at Worland Healthcare on June 8, 2022. She was born July 22, 1929 in Casper, WY to Francis and Blanche Tofflemire. On September 12, 1948 she married Walter VanDusen. Together they had many great years traveling. They also enjoyed backpacking, canoeing, photography and golfing. Per her wishes there will be no services. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are entrusted to Veile Mortuary.

Shirley Jean (Zajic) Gifford, 87, passed away May 17, 2022 at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Worland, WY. Shirley was born September 5, 1934 in the state of Missouri to Frank and Maude (Oxley) Zajic. She graduated from Greybull High School in Greybull, WY in 1952. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Leonard William Gifford; her parents; two brothers, Lyle and Dennis Zajic; and one sister, Beverly Cummings. She is survived by her son, David (Tracy) Gifford;...

Iris Glynn (Roberts) Bell passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on April 30, 2022.  Iris was born on July 16, 1934 to Joseph W. and Clara Mae Roberts in Kelly, Louisiana.  She spent her childhood with her beloved brother, William Joseph (Billy Joe), and sister Catherine (Cathy).  She grew up in Lake Charles, Louisiana and graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1952.  While in high school, Iris participated in the Kilties, a precision marching team and had...

Shirley M. Beyer-Howrey, 86, died Sunday, April 17, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 16, 1935, in Worland, WY, to Vernon and Elta (Wortham) Hunt. Following high school graduation in Worland she attended Sioux Falls College in Sioux Falls, SD. On March 25, 1956, in Worland, WY, she married Kenneth W. Beyer. Shirley enjoyed the privilege of being able to stay at home with her children. She also spent time in the community working at Daily News, Worland Ford (twice),...

Raymond Sanchez, 95, passed away on March 3rd 2022 at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born on July 31st 1926 in Casper Wyoming to parents Irene Garcia and Ernesto Badillo. When he was about 10 years old, he moved to Worland where he would live most of his life. Raymond spent much of his early life working on farms and in the beet fields. At 17, he took a trip to Washington and actually worked for Boeing for about a month, before he got homesick and returned to Worland. He met...

Jerry G. Naucke was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1937 to Otto and Antonio (Schear) Naucke. He passed away to be with the Lord February 19, 2022. He was born in New Salem, North Dakota. He came to Worland at the age of sixteen working on Worland's first TV line. He also worked on the building of the new road over Ten Sleep Canyon. This is when he met and married Ann E. Marton, from which four children were born. He later worked as a mechanic for Halliburton and after ran his own...

George Richard Fishbaugh passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on February 17, 2022. Born October 31st, 1943 in Billings Montana, he was the son of Frank Theodore Fischbach and Rachel Pearl Coley Fischbach.  He was an only child. George graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1961.  He then went on to become a teacher after attending Eastern Montana College.   On May 28th 1966, he married Colleen Gaye Hensley in Billings,...

Gregory Duane Alexander, 47, of Billings, Montana passed away on January 24, 2022. Greg was born on January 17, 1975 in Amarillo, Texas. He was a cub scout, played T-ball and loved baseball and football. He knew all the players and their statistics. He attended school in Worland, graduating in the class of 1994. In his adult life he lived and worked in West Yellowstone, Worland and Billings. He had a playful spirit, was fun loving, kind to all and remembered everyone’s names (almost)....