Obituaries

Johnny Henry Lewis

Published by admin on Wed, 02/10/2021 - 11:38am

June 6, 1945 – Jan. 18, 2021 

Longtime Cody, Wyo., resident Johnny H. Lewis passed away from heart complications in Bozeman, Mont., on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, with his family at his side. 

Johnny was born on June 6, 1945 in Greybull, Wyo., where he graduated from high school. He moved to Cody in 1965.

He said it was “love at first sight” when he met his high school sweetheart and future wife, Anna A. Schmidt, in grade school. They married in 1965, sharing almost 56 years together. He affectionately called her “Annie.” 

Betty Lou King

Published by admin on Wed, 02/10/2021 - 11:37am

Aug. 9, 1949 – Feb. 3, 2021

Betty Lou King was born Aug. 9, 1949, to Jake and Della Kraft in Worland, Wyo. She passed away peacefully Feb. 3, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. She was 71. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Duane King, brother, Charles Kraft, and son, Fred Whaley. 

She is survived by her daughter Tesa Searfoss (Rob Duval) of Greybull; brother, David (Carol) Kraft of Cody, Wyo., grandsons Matthew Whaley of New Mexico and Tyler Searfoss of Greybull, along with three nephews, one niece and numerous other family members.

Edward Charles Brayton

Published by admin on Wed, 02/10/2021 - 11:36am

April 17, 1943 – Feb. 2, 2021

Edward Charles Brayton, also known as “Eddie,” was a longtime resident of Basin, Wyo. He lived a life of love for the outdoors, beautiful classic cars in his earlier years, ranching and riding horses, riding dirt bikes and motorcycles. He was a self-taught musician who mastered numerous musical instruments he played while singing and performing for close friends. Eddie operated a ham radio, having earned his professional licenses from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 2009 and 2020.

Suzette Lopez

Published by admin on Mon, 02/08/2021 - 9:49am

Suzette Lopez

Nov. 3, 1955 – Jan. 31, 2021

Suzette Lopez, 66, passed away January 31, 2021, in Billings. 

Esther Ellen Johnston Capellen

Published by admin on Mon, 02/08/2021 - 9:49am

Esther Ellen Johnston Capellen

Aug. 3, 1937 – Jan. 22, 2021

Ray Helmer Godfrey

Published by admin on Mon, 02/08/2021 - 9:48am

Ray Helmer Godfrey

1939 – Jan. 19, 2021

Nanon Lou (Nan) Sanderson

Published by admin on Thu, 02/04/2021 - 3:09pm

Jun. 19, 1926 – Jan. 29, 2021

Nanon Lou Sanderson, 94, a resident of Bonnie Bluejacket Memorial Nursing Home, formerly of Greybull, died peacefully on Friday afternoon at the hospital at Three Rivers Health Care on Jan. 29, 2021. 

Myrna C. Henderson

Published by admin on Thu, 02/04/2021 - 3:07pm

July 13, 1935 – Jan. 30, 2021

Myrna C. Henderson, of Cody, Wyo., died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Cody, Wyo. at age of 85.

Ray Helmer Godfrey

Published by admin on Thu, 02/04/2021 - 3:06pm

1939-2021

It is with intense sorrow and pain that I proclaim the passing of my dear husband and cherished friend, Ray Helmer Godfrey, 81, of Marion, Mont., Jan. 19, 2021, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. He was the love of my life for 31 years, retired veteran and unwavering patriot.

Thomas Sanderson

Published by admin on Fri, 01/29/2021 - 10:37am

Thomas Sanderson

Jan. 8, 1935 – Jan. 22, 2021