Bruce John Hamilton, age 76, took his final ride and passed away peacefully on Aug. 21, 2026, at his home in Augusta, Montana.
Born on March 15, 1950, in South Dakota, Bruce was the beloved son of Earl and Doris Hamilton. He grew up in Newcastle, Wyoming, graduating from Newcastle High School…
Edith Jean Growe passed away on Sept. 8, 2026 in Sundance, Wyoming. She is pre-deceased by her husband of 50 years, former Highland Park, Michigan, fire chief, Philip Edwin Growe.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Edith spent her early career as a school teacher in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where she met…
Guy Spears of Osage, Wyoming, passed away on Sept. 1, 2026, at Weston County Health Services, after a brief illness.
He was born in Loma Linda, California, to Guy H. Spears Sr. and Byrdene (Scoggin) Spears. He grew up mostly in San Bernadine County, California. His parents were both nurses, his…
Jason Matthew Greene, 22, of Newcastle, Wyoming, died unexpectedly on Aug. 9, 2026, in his home.
Jason was born Jan. 18, 2004, in Rapid City, South Dakota. He attended Newcastle Elementary School. In subsequent years he attended school in multiple other states, then returned to Newcastle in his…
William “Bill” Roger Taylor passed away peacefully at home on Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026, surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and their families.
Born on April 23, 1948, to Roger and Jeneane Taylor in Whitefish, Montana, Bill spent his childhood on the family farm on the north end of…
Lorna Meglemre, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Aug. 26, 2026, at the age of 89.
Born on April 26, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she was the cherished daughter of David and Lorna Holly. Lorna graduated from Madison College School of Nursing in 1962, a reflection…
PHYLLIS ARLENE HAYES PARRENT:
April 5, 1930–Aug. 20, 2026
Phyllis Arlene Hayes Parrent, 96, passed away peacefully on Aug. 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Arlene entered the world on April 5, 1930, born to Allen and Lela Hayes as the oldest of four children. She grew up in a tarpaper…
June 4, 1947–Aug. 10, 2026
Johnnie (John) J. Daum, a devoted educator, passionate speaker, and cherished family man, was called to eternal rest on Aug. 10, 2026, in the gentle embrace of Edgewood Vista memory care in Spearfish, South Dakota. Born on June 4, 1947, in Murdo, South Dakota, to the…
June 7, 1945–Aug. 7, 2026
A celebration of Lynda Harrison’s life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Gateway Fellowship Church in Newcastle, Wyoming. Following the service, interment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle. Family and friends are invited to gather…
Dec. 18, 1941–Aug. 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts — and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived — that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Joan Borgialli. Joan Marie (Steuble) Borgialli, 84, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 8, 2026, in Newcastle, Wyoming.…
Patt Earl Lynch, 86, of Newcastle, Wyoming, entered into eternal rest on July 26, 2026.
Patt was born on Jan. 9, 1940, to Earl and Minnie Lynch in Newcastle. He was raised on the family homestead west of Newcastle. He spent his early years attending a one-room schoolhouse through the eighth grade…
June 27, 1935–July 20, 2026
Constance “Connie” (Mattice Bostic) Ertman peacefully entered her heavenly home on July 20, 2026, at Weston County Manor.
Connie was born on June 27, 1935, in Billings, Montana, to Delworth R. Mattice and Sylvia P. Mattice. She spent her childhood near Jackson Hole,…
April 22, 1991–July 15, 2026
Travis Earl Lynch, 35, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on July 15, 2026.
Born on April 22, 1991, in Casper, Wyoming, to Troy and Janeice Lynch, Travis lived a life marked by kindness, laughter, hard work, and an…
Sept. 10, 1979–June 17, 2026
Lisa Kay Alberts, 46, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2026, in Reno, Nevada, alongside her longtime partner, Jason Thomsen.
Lisa was born on Sept. 10, 1979, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Dennis and Georgia Alberts. She graduated from…
June 13, 1951–July 8, 2026
Helmut Anton “Tony” Shucraft was born on June 13 to Marianna Wolf in Nuremberg, Germany. His mother, along with his grandparents, Josef and Josefine Wolf, went through World War II. When the war ended, his mother was 14 years old.
After the war ended, his mother…
June 4, 1947–June 27, 2026
Carol Jean (Nelson) Weiss, 79, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away June 27, 2026.
Carol was born June 4, 1947, in the Lutheran Hospital in Hot Springs, South Dakota, to Vannice and Katy (Marty) Nelson. She grew up on a ranch in Minnekahta Valley and graduated from…
Jan. 12, 1936–June 25, 2026
Donald Lee Simmons, 90, lifelong resident of Weston County, passed away June 25, 2026.
He was born on Jan. 12, 1936, and was the youngest of seven children born to Jay Andrew Simmons and Hanna Irene Harms Simmons.
Donald went to school at the Clareton Country…
Feb. 28, 1945–May 17, 2026
Judith Ann “Judy” Anderson, beloved teacher, mentor, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and community member, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, at the age of 81.
Judy graduated from Newcastle High School in 1963. She graduated from Black Hills State with a…
Jan. 25, 1964–June 5, 2026
Cindy Kay Miller passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026. She was born Jan. 25, 1964, in Thermo-polis, Wyoming, to Marjorie “Rene” Bain and John Kilgore.
In her youth, Cindy enjoyed playing volleyball. She loved hunting, fishing, and camping. She adored spending time…
March 13, 1941–June 9, 2026
Darlene Ruth DeFord of Umatilla, Oregon, was born March 13, 1941, in Demopolis, Alabama, the daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Larson) McDonald. She passed in Richland, Washington, on June 9, 2026, at the age of 85 years.
Darlene had an adventurous spirit and had lived…
Dec. 21, 1959–May 20, 2026
Sheila Mae (Brown) McGoldrick passed away at Blue Iris Assisted Living Center in Hospice Care, while fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
Sheila was born Dec. 21, 1959, in Newcastle, Wyo-ming, to Lester (Brownie) and Geraldine (Bubbles) Brown. Sheila attended…