Not to throw a cold blanket on anyone, especially when it’s already so cold, but a friend was murdered today in Lovell, 6 miles from Cowley. Carol was from Cowley but had moved to Lovell recently.. Her brother, John, lives behind us and I worked closely with him when I was on the town council. He’s been our town all around maintenance man for many years, and his sister was just as sweet as he is. She was warm, always smiling, always had a good word for everyone. She worked at the grocery store with Kenny. Katie, Kendra, and Evan would look for her behind the cash register. She used to let Evan and Katie come behind the counter and scan some of their groceries.
Details are still sketchy, but the man who stabbed her to death is in custody. He was caught in Mills City, near Casper. Our entire community is in shock and so saddened. Please add the Barnes family to your prayers tonight.
They're in our prayers tonight.