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Helen L. Griffith
1937-2006
Helen L. Griffith, 69, of Cheyenne died Nov. 14 in Denver.
She was born Oct. 8. 1937, in Wichita, Kan. She was a florist.
She was a member of First Christian Church, Cheyenne Little Theatre, Wyoming Seniors and Veterans Affairs.
She is survived by two sons, Paul Townsend of Texas and Eric Townsend of Cheyenne; two daughters, Brenda McMillan and Connie Jonson, both of Cheyenne; a brother, Warren Townsend of Kansas; two sisters, Betty Townsend and Mary Jane Townsend, both of Kansas; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Griffith and Mary Griffith; and a brother, Grant Griffith.
Private family services will be held.
Dorothy M. Carter
1914-2006
Dorothy M. Carter, 92, died Nov. 8 in Cheyenne at Mountain Towers Healthcare Center.
She was born Feb. 12, 1914, in Fremont, Neb., to Anton and Mary Johnson. Mrs. Carter lived most of her life in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and the last five years in Hillsdale and Cheyenne.
She married
Hugh Carter.
Mrs. Carter worked for the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad in Council Bluffs for 30 years in the trainmaster's car department. She is a former member of First Christian Church of Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Mrs. Carter was a radio talking book volunteer for 30 years, reading over the air and recording books.
She is survived by husband Darrel Repshire; and nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Carter; her children, Kenneth and Elaine; and her sister, Hazel Nystrom of Cheyenne.
Friends may contribute to Radio Talking Book Service, 7071 Newport Ave. No. 205, Omaha, NE 68152.
Graveside services were held Monday at Westlawn-Hillcrest cemetery in Omaha.
Rubye T. McNutt
1909-2006
Rubye T. McNutt, 96, died Nov. 15 at the Mitchell Care Center in Mitchell, Neb.
She was born Dec. 3, 1909, in Pottsville, Ark., to Stephen Lafayette and Leanore Berry.
Mrs. McNutt was a prior resident of Cheyenne.
She was the youngest of nine children.
Mrs. McNutt married
Arless Aubrey McNutt on Sept. 4, 1927, in Tulsa, Okla. They had six children.
She is survived by three sons, Jim McNutt of Cheyenne, Jerry McNutt of Chula Vista, Calif., and Jon McNutt of Aurora, Colo.; 28 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and 34 great-great grandchildren.
Mrs. McNutt was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a son, Aubrey Dean McNutt; two daughters, Ida Lee Larsen and Patsy Tull; and all of her brothers and sisters.
Private family services will be held under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
Stephen C. Schneider
1943-2006
Stephen C. Schneider, 63, of Cheyenne died Tuesday at the Davis Hospice Center.
Mr. Schneider was born Oct. 5, 1943, in Enid, Okla., and had lived here for the past four years.
He was employed by the City of Cheyenne and was a member of the Maranatha Volunteer International.
He is survived by his companion, Sandra Gabel; a brother, Ranger Schneider; and a sister, Janice Vartanian.
Mr. Schneider was preceded in death by his parents, Emanuel and Geraldine Schneider.
Friends may send contributions in his name to the Davis Hospice Center.
Arrangements by Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
Travis R. Faulkner
1982-2006
Travis Ryan Faulkner, 24, of Cheyenne lost his life Nov. 15 in an automobile accident.
He was born Sept. 4, 1982, in Evanston.
Travis was educated in the Cheyenne school system, and was a talented artist and an "amazing" guitar player. He will be sorely missed by family and friends.
Mr. Faulkner is survived by his mother and step-father, Ginger and Jim Hatten of Cheyenne; his father and step-mother, Sam and Cindy Faulkner of Vancouver, Wash.; a brother, Christopher Faulkner; two step-brothers, Erik Hatten and Lucas Hatten; a half-sister, Ashley Faulkner; grandparents, Virginia Phillippi, Joe Chasteen and Darlene Faulkner, all of Cheyenne; two uncles, Jeffrey Phillippi and Wayne Faulkner; and an aunt, Charley Robertson.
Travis was preceded in death by an uncle, John Phillippi; a great-grandmother, Virginia Cole Trenholm; and two grandfathers, Jack Phillippi and Samuel Faulkner.
He leaves behind a multitude of friends, a loving family and his beloved cats, Ted and Carcus.
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel with the Rev. Nadine Korhonen officiating.
Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. Interment will be at a later time.
Friends may contribute to the Cheyenne Animal Shelter.
Gene M. Johnson
1929-2006
Gene Marie Johnson, 77, of Cheyenne died Nov. 16 in Cheyenne.
Mrs. Johnson was born Jan. 11, 1929, in Afton.
She was a manager at Mountain Bell.
Mrs. Johnson was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America, American Legion Auxiliary in LaBarge and American Association of Retired Persons.
She was survived by her sons, Gary Johnson of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Steve Johnson of Aurora, Colo.; daughters, Teri Johnson and Karen Johnson, both of Cheyenne; a sister, Bunny Hacklin of Pine Haven; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather; and three brothers, Doyle Hale, Jerry Hale and Carl Hale.
The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Schrader Chapel with the Rev. Roger W. Rapp officiating.
Burial will be in Beth El cemetery.
Arrangements by Schrader Funeral Home.
Lois H. Alford
1919-2006
Lois Hanley Alford, 87, of Cheyenne died Nov. 17 in Jacksonville, N.C.
She was born March 29, 1919.
She is survived by a son, Samuel Patrick "Pat" Alford of Jacksonville; a brother, Clay Hanley of Arkansas; a sister, Syb Frizzell of Arkansas; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Homer Alford; and her parents, Samuel Alpus and Fanny Langston Hanley.
Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home in Jacksonville.
Pam Musser
1951-2006
Pam Musser, 55, of Cheyenne died Nov. 28 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 20, 1951, in Picayune, Miss., and had lived here for 42 years.
Mrs. Musser is survived by her husband, Gary A. Musser, whom she married
Aug. 25, 1988, in Cheyenne; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Scott L. and Melissa Goins and Jeffrey L. Goins and his significant other, Chandra J. Hedger, and all of Cheyenne; four grandchildren, Johnethen Goins, Rayne Goins, Parris Goins and Jeffrey L. Goins II; one sister, Lanelle Ramshur of Bogalusa, La.; and one aunt, Janice Lewis of Cheyenne.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lt. Col. L. F. “Casey” and Wilda Z. Reid.
Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Rugged Cross Chapel in Cheyenne Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Robert Garrard officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Blackwell, Ryan Trimble, Brady McIlquham and Jason Fitzgerald.
Friends may call at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.
Cleveland Harper
1927-2006
Cleveland Harper, 79, of Carpenter died Nov. 29 in Carpenter.
He was born Oct. 22, 1927, in Sunny South, Ala.
Mr. Harper was retired from the United States Army.
He married
Zandra Ann Carter on Dec. 31, 1984, in Oakland, Calif.
Mr. Harper is survived by his wife, Zandra Harper of Carpenter; a daughter, Zara Denise of Carpenter; a brother, Dennis Harper of Alabama.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Andrew Lee Harper.
Friends may call from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Schrader Funeral Home.
Private graveside services will be held.
Friends may contribute to the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Hospice, 214 East 23rd St., Cheyenne, WY 82001.
Arrangements by Schrader Funeral Home.
Roy E. Hanson
1921-2006
Roy E. Hanson, 85, of Cheyenne, died Nov. 26, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 9, 1921, in Pine Bluffs.
Mr. Hanson grew up in Laramie and had lived here since 1947.
He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1943 with a degree in electrical engineering. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1945. He was vice-president of Fitch Electric in Cheyenne until 1967, when he went to work for the city of Cheyenne, where he retired in 1983.
Mr. Hanson was an active member of the Heels, the Jaycees, American Legion Post No. 6, and the Sertoma Club. He also supported the University of Wyoming Athletic Department as a member of the Quarterback Club and the Cowboy Joe Club and was a season ticket holder for 55 years.
He is survived by his wife, Maurine Hanson, whom he married
Nov. 13, 1943, in Lima, Ohio; two daughters, Sharon Smith of Lakewood, Colo., and Diane Hanson of Cheyenne; one sister, Vivian Spahr of Rawlins; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Hanson was preceded in death by his parents, Roy D. and Mabel Hanson; and two sons, Michael Hanson and Christian Hanson.
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. today at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
Honorary pallbearers will be Melton L. Smith, Jason Smith, Kristin Smith, Chad Morrison and Keri Gillen.
Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.
Friends may contribute to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City.
Benjamin Salazar
1929-2006
Benjamin Salazar, 76, of Cheyenne, died Nov. 27 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 29, 1929, in Brighton, Colo., and had lived here since 1945.
Mr. Salazar was an engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad for 43 years.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the GI Forum.
Mr. Salazar is survived by his son, Robert A. “Bob” Salazar of Cheyenne; two daughters, Laura Smyth and Debra Weber, both of Cheyenne; a sister, Mary Valdez of Denver; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Salazar on Feb. 2, 2003; a son, Michael Salazar; his parents, Filimeno and Stella Salazar; four brothers, Frank Salazar, Art Salazar, Joe Salazar and Felix Salazar; and two sisters, Susie Trujillo and Erma Linda Robertson.
A funeral Mass will be 9 a.m. today at St. Mary’s Cathedral with the Rev. Glen Szczechowski as celebrant.
Interment will follow in Olivet cemetery
Pallbearers will be Scott Casias, Brandon Casias, Aaron Casias, Michael Salazar, Steven Salazar and Christopher Casias.
Honorary pallbearer will be Frank Mata.
