ProRodeo Sports News - November 19, 2021

to success in and outside of the arena. As a child he spent his time horseback on the mountain or fishing in the creek with Deke. He attended grade school and high school in Kaycee. He then attended EasternWyoming College in Torrington, Wyo., where he met his future wife Lori Hart. Craig finished his higher education at Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell, Okla., where he settled and made his home for the past 35 years. Craig and Lori were united in marriage at the Oslo Lutheran Church in rural Hansford County, Texas, on Valentine’s Day of 1990 and to this union two daughters were born. Chaney Hayes and Sadie Mae. Craig and Lori raised their daughters on their small ranch south of Goodwell. Lathammade his mark in the arena in the saddle bronc event at every level. He won several high school and college titles, PRCA Saddle Bronc Rookie of the Year and qualified for nine trips to the National Finals Rodeo. He was a class act and a humble rider. When Latham retired from riding saddle bronc riding, he did not retire from the rodeo arena. In 2002, he took the reins as head coach of the Oklahoma Panhandle State University rodeo team in Goodwell. While there he guided the team to two national team titles and numerous individual event titles. He coached there until 2015 when he had to retire due to his health.

Dusty graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1961 and went on to serve his country as a Navy Corpsman while attending

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Auctioneer School, he married Diane in January of 1963. In 1974, he built his own

WILLIS (BILL) ROY STANTON Willis “Bill” Roy Stanton, a four-time qualifier for the National Finals Rodeo in

1967-69 and 1971 in bull riding and much-loved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Oct. 14, due to heart failure. He was 81. Stanton

Auction Barn where their business thrived for many years known as Circle C Auction Arena. Cleveland then went on to dedicate his life to become a legendary rodeo announcer and auctioneer. He was president of the First Frontier Circuit from 1978-1986, a member of the PRCA for 69 years and a Gold Card member. Cleveland started his announcing career with All American Rodeo then was known by many as the Voice of the Cowtown Rodeo for 35 years. Through all his accomplishments what he was most proud of was his family. He was predeceased by his parents Harry and Virginia Cleveland, and his brother Wayne Cleveland. Left to cherish the memory of him is his loving wife Diane of 58 years, three daughters Sheri Nastri (Carmine) of Ballston Spa, NY, Lorri Holcomb (Edward) of Lake Luzerne, NY, Jody Stockton (Roger), grandchildren, Kendra Stockton, Alicia Bird (Dustin), Shelby Nastri, Cole Holcomb, Dusti Stockton, Cooper Nastri, great grandchildren Teagan Rivera, Stockton Bird, Sampson Bird and Stella Bird, as well as many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions can be made Cleveland

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finished career-best second in the 1967 PRCA world standings and was fourth in 1969. Stanton was born in 1940 to Roy and Lillian Stanton inThe Dalles, Ore. He was raised in the areas around Sisters and Redmond, Ore., with his two older sisters, Pat and Jean, and younger brother, Kenny. The Stanton kids learned to work hard and be tough as they helped their parents with ranch work. It wasn’t long before the young brothers were getting into trouble for sneaking rides on their dad’s milk cows. Thus began their love of rodeo. Stanton joined the Rodeo Cowboys Association in 1960, but his riding career was interrupted when he served a tour of duty with the United States Army in 1963-65. He made the Army wrestling team, competing in the 137-pound weight class. Stanton was undefeated during his time wrestling for the Army and earned an invitation to the 1964 Olympic Trials. When his military service ended, he

CADE RANDALL SCHMUTZ

Cade Randall Schmutz, son of longtime

PRCA rodeo announcer and Gold Card Member Randy William Schmutz, passed away Nov. 14. He was 25. Cade was born

PRCA NOTES renewed his rodeo pursuits. Competing in bull riding, he won numerous accolades including the Columbia River Circuit season champion and the RodeoHouston Rodeo bull riding champion. He was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Lillian Stanton, his younger brother Kenny Stanton, and his grandson Kyle Stanton. He is survived by his eight children and to the New York State High School Rodeo Association, 58 Farley Rd., Hudson Falls, N.Y., 12839 or Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, Colo., 80919. CRAIG MICHAEL LATHAM Craig Michael Latham, a nine-time National Finals Rodeo qualifying saddle bronc

on March 19, 1996, in Missoula, Mont., to his father, Randy and mother, Amber Sue Schmutz. Cade was vivacious and lived a

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rider, passed away Oct. 8 at Gilchrist Hospice Center in Towson, Baltimore County, Maryland, after a long, brave, and gracefully fought battle with cancer. He was born on April 13, 1967, in Casper, Wyo., to

full life of adventure and music. His passion for music started at a young age, under his father’s talent and through the piano. He was a youth music leader for many years and shared his gift teaching piano to the youth of his community. His musical talents were highly awarded throughout his life. Above everything, Cade loved his family. He is survived by his mother, Amber, a former Miss Rodeo Montana, and Runner-Up for Miss Rodeo America; father, Randy; brother Conner Schmutz; sister, Calli Schmutz; grandparents Wes Mapston; Julie Schmutz; aunt and uncle Gray and Becky Mapston, Ryan and Darcy Mapston, Ricky and Grace Schmutz, Rodney and Michelle Schmutz, Cassidy, and Nana Schmutz.

22 of his grandchildren Brooke Bolli (Tyler): Sayge, Chayce, Layne, and Sawyer; Vince Stanton (Dawne): Ashley, Tara, Brett, Ella, Jake, and Luke; Wade Stanton (Wendy): CJ, Colton, Collby, and Charlee; Misty Quintana ( Joe): Chenae, Brooklyn, Joelle, and Carter; Mackenzie Rentschler ( Jon); Miles Stanton; Ivory Mack (Chris): Campbell, Emerson, Nolan, and Porter; Cole Stanton. Dustin (Dusty) Cleveland, a longtime award-winning rodeo announcer, passed Oct. 20. Cleveland was born in Schenectady, N.Y., Oct. 24, 1942, to Harry and Virginia Cleveland. DUSTIN (DUSTY) CLEVELAND

Latham

Paul Latham and Joyce Reculusa. He grew up on the Red Fork Ranch west of Kaycee, Wyo., with his grandad Norris, his uncle Kenny and Aunt Cheri, and his brother, Deke. Red Fork is where he learned numerous life lessons and perfected his skills as a bronc rider that later led

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