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Sophie Echeverria Morgan was truly one of a kind, which is funny to say about a woman who went by so many names. Born Sophie Dominick Echeverria on February 17, 1959, she was a daughter to Basque sheep man Domingo Echeverria of Burgete-Auritz, Spain and Sophie Burden Echeverria of Wickenburg, AZ both of whom preceded her in death. She was a sister to 7 siblings, preceded in death by 3 brothers, Jack Echeverria, Peter Echeverria, and Joseph Echeverria, niece to many uncles and aunts, cousin, and...
James Hugh Jennings, 81, passed away Friday, July 15th, 2022, at the Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in Rawlins, WY. Hugh was born on September 9th, 1940, in Fairbury, Nebraska to Skeets and Blanch Jennings. Hugh grew up in Ekalaka, Montana on the family ranch with his two brothers and two sisters. He received his education in Ekalaka, graduating in 1959. He served in the US Army Airborne, 81st Division from 1959 – 1961, and the U.S. Army Reserves from 1961 – 1965, at which time he was Honorably Discharged. Hugh later graduated with an Ass...
Dianne Elizabeth Bowman, 58, of Saratoga, Wyoming, passed away on July 9th, 2022 in Casper, Wyoming. Dianne was born in Inglewood, CA, to Roger Carlson and Julie Guisinger on November 4th, 1963. She attended high school in Casper, Wyoming, and graduated in 1982. She is survived by her husband, Larry Bowman of Saratoga, WY, siblings James Carlson, Chris Carlson, Darrin Howard, Lorie Fabbri and step-parents Conway and Beth Elton....
A Celebration of Life Service for Elva Evans will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 15 at the Valley Chapel at Saratoga Cemetery....
Doris Fay Brown (Dodey) was born on July 22, 1948 in Marshalltown, Iowa. She and Wayne were married on January 27, 1968 and enjoyed over 49 years of marriage. Dodey's life was marked by her generous spirit, her immense love of Christ, her Lord and Savior, and her contagious laughter. She enjoyed southern gospel music and hikes with family and friends in the great outdoors. Dodey will be missed by her daughters Jenny Brown, and Katy (Mike) Blake, her sister Marlene (Ted) Sutherland, brothers...
Mary Louise (Peryam) Noton passed away peacefully on February 5, 2022 in Billings, Montana at the age of 80 with her husband of 58 years and daughters by her side. Mary Louise was born May 26, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky to David and Gail Peryam. In her early years, the family moved frequently due to her father's career and military service. While he was away at WWII, Mary Louise spent her early years in Encampment, Wyoming where her great grandfather homesteaded in 1879. Eventually the family... Full story
Billy Ward Baker, a 91-year-old retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 in Saratoga. Bill was born on July 29, 1930, in Clarksville, TN, the eldest child of Omer and Esther Baker. He earned a B.S. from Austin Peay State College, followed by an M.A. from Michigan State University and an M.S. from Texas Tech University. Col. Baker's military career began in 1951 with flight school. His initial flying assignments included F-94's in Korea and Okinawa during the... Full story
Denise Ellen Watkins, 83, of Saratoga, Wyoming passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022. Denise was born to the late Theodore Roosevelt Price and Emma Ruth Hinson in Hollywood, California. She graduated from Hollywood High School, CA and attended Junior college for Bookkeeping & Accounting. Denise and her first husband Charles, lived in California with their 3 children (Julia, Jeff, and Heidi). They moved to Roseburg, Oregon where they soon divorced and she met and married Jimmy Watkins.... Full story
John Wesley Donelan, 47, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 in Casper, Wyoming with his family by his side. John was born July 2, 1974 in Laramie, Wyoming to Jerry and Janet Donelan. John graduated from Saratoga High School in 1992 and received a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wyoming in 1997, where he also played football as a defensive end. John married Angie Anselmi on March 31, 2000 in Pinedale, Wyoming. John was blessed to gain a step-son, Luke McConville, and had two...
Last week’s news of the unexpected death of Freddie Williams, one of the valley’s most loveable characters, spread like wildfire throughout the community. Spreading just as fast were the many stories of his life and times here, especially from friend to friend and over the internet. Among those were: “My heart hurts to hear of Freddy’s passing. Once in a while we are blessed to have someone come along who makes us sit up and take notice. Freddy was just part of Saratoga. He made his mark, stopped to visit or help out, and say hello. He was par...
Calvin Armand Long, 41, of Saratoga, WY, passed away on May 10th, 2022. He was born May 21st, 1980, in Torrington, WY to William "Bill" and Kim Long. Calvin was dedicated to learning, building all sorts of things, and ensuring that his children would grow up in loving and supportive homes. He loved to rope and hunt from a young age and was looking forward to sharing his passions and knowledge with his children. He was a long time Sinclair Refinery employee and enjoyed construction, both inside... Full story
Farrah, 44 of Gillette, WY passed on Mother's day, May 8th, at St. Luke's Presbyterian Hospital in Denver, CO. She is Survived by her husband Daniel and son Owen, Gillette, WY, daughter Savannah, West Jordan, UT, mother Linda and Rusty Rogers Saratoga, WY and sister Heather Carpenter, Bend, OR. Farrah was preceded in death by her sister Michelle in March, 2021.... Full story
*Editor's Note: The May 26 edition of the Saratoga Sun has the memorial service for Benjamin Freytag on May 27. This is incorrect. The correct date is May 28. The Saratoga Sun apologizes for the error.*... Full story
The task of capturing a summary of someone's life in a few paragraphs is an impossible one. Especially when that someone is as unique and extraordinary as Reggie was. One could write volumes. The following is merely a snapshot of a kind soul who meant so very much, to so many of us. Reginald Jack Thornburg Jr. was born on December 5th 1962 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Most of us knew him as Reggie, or simply Reg. He is the son of Reginald J. Thornburg and Carolyn Werner. As a child he went on... Full story
Marlan Hanson, 61, passed away in Cheyenne, Wyoming on April 6, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. A resident of Encampment, Wyoming, Marlan was an avid outdoorsman who loved his family, hunting, fishing, and camping. His storytelling, ability to bring fun to every adventure, and compassionate heart will be sorely missed by family and friends. Marlan was a 1979 graduate of North Park High School in Walden, Colorado. After several years working in Wyoming, he settled in North Park and... Full story
Glen Maurice Parker, 91 of Columbus Junction, Iowa, formerly of Saratoga Wyoming, died Sunday, April 24, at his home. His body has been cremated and private services will be held at a later date. Glen was born April 16, 1931, at Ft. Washakie, Wy, the son of Clarence Leslie and Mary Margaret (Powell) Parker. He was a graduate of Fremont County Vocational High School in Lander, Wyoming. He was united in marriage to Charlene Pelham, whom he later divorced. He served with the US Army in Korea for 21 months and was a life member of the American... Full story
Dr. William “Bill” T. Ward passed away at the age of 89 at his beloved home in Saratoga, Wyoming on April 16, 2022. Bill was born in Washington, D.C. on December 17, 1932 and raised in Illinois, Maryland, Colorado and, most fondly, Wyoming. He graduated from the University of Maryland at College Park and went on to the University of Maryland Medical School in Baltimore. In his quest to return to the West, he completed his radiology residency at the University of Colorado Medical Center. Bil... Full story
Rebecca Ann Wright Saulcy – Becky – was born to proud parents Ronald Chilton Wright, Jr. – Ron – and Barbara Jean Kvech Wright – Barbara – on Sunday, November 16th 1958 in Patterson, California. She was baptized in the Church of the Nazarene in Coshocton, Ohio. Becky later became the proud and adoring big sister to two brothers she loved with all her heart – Curtis Wayne Wright and David Allen Wright. Spending right at half her life with the Wright family and half her life with the Saulcy fa...
Ernest Merld Welton, 72, of Osage Wyoming passed away April 7, 2022 of natural causes. Ernie was born May 14, 1949 to Ernest and Alberta Weton in Rawlins, Wyoming, the oldest of three children. Ernie grew up in the Platte Valley area near Saratoga Wyoming learning to work cattle and riding horses. Ernie worked on ranches in Wyoming, Colorado and Arizona breaking horses. He also worked construction operating heavy equipment. Ernie is survived by his sister Charlotte Sandy and brother-in-law Ernie Sandy, two nieces Heather Anglin and Kathleen...
Ross J. Hamblin passed away on Friday April 8th, 2022, in his home in Elko, NV at the age of 80. He was born on November 1st, 1941, in Mt. View, Wyoming. He grew up loving to ride horses and be outdoors. Ross married Sonja in 1968 and moved to Saratoga, Wyoming shortly after. He worked in the coal mines for almost 20 years. A new mining job opportunity took Sonja and Ross to Elko, NV where we would live out the rest of his life. Ross loved to be outdoors with his friends and family hunting,... Full story
The Saulcy family of Loveland, CO and Encampment, WY – and the Wright family of the Sacramento and Elk Grove, CA region would like to let family and friends know that their beloved Becky Saulcy – formerly Becky Wright, and formally Rebecca Ann Wright Saulcy – passed away the evening of Thursday, March 31st 2022. Wyoming services will be held Saturday, April 30th at 11:00 am at the Encampment Presbyterian Church with a Celebration to follow at the Grand Encampment Opera House. Further family celebration will be held in midtown Sacramento, CA at... Full story
Dwight Homer France, of Encampment, made his final departure into the heavenly skies on March 22, 2022. Dwight was born on April 3, 1947 to John Walker France and Marie Wells France in Rawlins. Unbeknownst to his parents and doctor, he was a twin. Dwight was polite enough to let his brother Sherrod be born first. He attended school in Rawlins, graduating from Rawlins High School in 1965. He then attended the University of Wyoming, where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. In 1970 he graduat... Full story
Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, April 8, 2022 for Carbon County native and long-time Saratoga resident Marty Perue, 89, who passed away Sunday night, March 20, 2022 in the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper after suffering a massive stroke earlier in the day. The memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Steven Niccolls and family members in the First Presbyterian Church of Saratoga at 11 a.m., followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall hosted by the Deacons. Music will be...
February 22, 1933 - March 20, 2022 Funeral service are pending for Carbon County native and long-time Saratoga resident Marty Perue, 89, who passed away Sunday night, March 20, 2022 in the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper after suffering a massive stroke earlier in the day. Born Martha Genevieve Brown on Feb. 22, 1933, in Rawlins, she lived most of her life in this area. She is survived by husband, Dick Perue; four children, Fred, Kathy and Alan Williams-all of Saratoga-and Nanette Clark of...
Vaughn Ray Howe passed away on March 12, 2022 in Casper, Wyoming. Vaughn was born on July 7, 1950 in Wheatland, Wyoming to Edmond and Shirley I. Howe, the second of 13 children. Vaughns hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, reading and spending time with friends and family. Vaughn loved his nieces and nephews and was always willing to help them build things in the garage. Vaughn loved animals and would do anything for anyone. Vaughn was in the Army from 1970-1972. Vaughn was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bob. Vaughn... Full story