The following obituaries appeared in the August 1, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent.

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Izabelle Shelby Barnes, (daughter of Tony and Terynn Barnes of Thayne, Wyoming) suffered a systemic bacterial infection that caused sepsis and took her life on July 24, 2018. Born September 12, 2017, Izabelle was a joyful soul whose bright spirit radiated happiness. Though she could not yet talk, she was an extraordinarily loving child who expressed her love freely through kisses, hugs and caresses. To see Izabelle’s smile was to be enveloped by her love. Her lively curiosity taught those who watched her to see the world with new wonder, and her infectious giggle reminded others to live life with joy. Though she was only here for 10 1/2 months, Izabelle did the most important thing anyone can do in a lifetime. She shared light and joy with everyone around her. Her loving spirit had a large impact which will not be forgotten. Izabelle is the third daughter in the Barnes’ family and is survived by her mother and father and her two older sisters, Jozlin and Zaylee. Though she will be sorely missed, her family takes comfort in the fact that she is safely home with her Heavenly Father and that they will see her again. Families are forever.