Marsha Gayle McKnight: 1950 – 2024
Marsha Gayle (Mitchell) McKnight went home to be with her lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on September 22, 2024, at the age of 73.
Marsha was born on November 14, 1950, in Fordyce, Arkansas, to her late parents, Roy and Gladys Mitchell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Eddie Mitchell.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, William (Bill) McKnight of the home; as well as two daughters: Shannon Humphrey and husband Steve Humphrey (Madison, Alabama), Amber McKnight-Faulkner and husband Kris Faulkner (Monaca, Pennsylvania); grandchildren: Lauren Faulkner (Monaca, Pennsylvania), Ethan Humphrey (Madison, Alabama), Lindseybel Faulkner (Monaca, Pennsylvania), Bridget Humphrey (Madison, Alabama); one brother, Larry Mitchell and his wife, Tia Mitchell (Kingsland, Arkansas); one sister-in-law, Bobbie Mitchell of (Kingsland, Arkansas); along with many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank all those who reached out during these last difficult days. We appreciate all the prayers and support.
Her remains will be interned at a later date in Arkansas.
Michael John Powers: 1952 – 2024
Michael John Powers, 71, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away due to complications from a heart transplant surgery at Anschutz Medical Campus on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Mike Powers was born in Billings, Montana, on December 18, 1952 to Thomas and Eva (Rising) Powers. He was the second of four children. Mike was raised on a ranch north of Browning, Montana and graduated from Cut Bank High School in 1971. He attended Montana State University in Havre, Montana for two years, studying mechanics. He moved to Gillette, Wyoming in 1973 after being recruited to work for Haliburton. While in Gillette, he met the love of his life, Shirley Joslyn. Mike and Shirley met at The Sports Shop where Shirley was a waitress. They were married on June 25, 1977. The couple made their home in Gillette, where they raised three children: Amber, Amy, and Eric.
Mike worked hard through the years, holding various positions at Sun Cementing, Buckskin Mine, Williams Production, and McDonald’s. His work ethic was second-to-none, which significantly impacted his family and those around him. He taught his family to take pride in what they do and encouraged them to always do their best. His strong moral compass influenced his children to be honest and trustworthy.
Mike’s love of the outdoors was reflected in his many hobbies, which included ice fishing, hunting, shooting trap, pitching horseshoes, snowmobiling, ranching, and camping. As long as he was outside, he enjoyed what he was doing.
Being a grandpa was Mike’s favorite hobby. Mike took great pride in watching his grandchildren in their many activities and found great joy in their endeavors and accomplishments.
Mike is survived by his wife of 47 years, Shirley (Joslyn) Powers and their children: Amber (Powers) Gill and Mark Wagner, Amy (Powers) Gorsuch and Toby, and Eric and Kristin (Dardis) Powers; siblings: Irma Smrcka of Cut Bank, Montana, Kye Ann (Skip) Sterner of Great Falls, Montana, and Joe Powers of Long Beach, California; grandchildren: Amber (Jon) Gelatic, Dalton (Shelby) Wagner, McKenzie Gill, Madisen Wagner, Owen Gorsuch, Eva Gorsuch, Reid Powers, and Emma Powers; great-grandchildren: Braelynn, Blakely, Hudson, John Walker, and Eden; numerous nieces and nephews. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law, Bill Smrcka; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Services will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11 a.m. at High Plains Church, Gillette, Wyoming. A graveside service will follow at Mount Pisgah Cemetery. Fellowship luncheon will follow the graveside service at Mount Pisgah community room. Friends and family are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the following organizations:
American Heart Association Donation
Council of Community Services-Gillette, Wyoming.
Rhonda Smith: 1957 – 2024
Funeral service for Rhonda Smith will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024, at First Baptist Church, 501 S. Gillette Ave., Gillette, Wyoming, with Pastor Donovan Voigt, officiating. Burial will follow at the Moorcroft Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a prayer service starting at 7 p.m., Friday, September 27, 2024, at Gillette Memorial Chapel.
Rhonda Smith age 67, of Gillette, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center.
