Feb. 27, 1933–Nov. 20, 2025
Wayne Dunn, 92, beloved husband, son, father, and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on Nov. 20, 2025.
He entered this world on Feb. 27, 1933, in Morgantown, West Virginia, born to Clarence and Mary Dunn. He had seven brothers and three sisters.Â
Wayne…
Jan. 19, 1942–Nov. 2, 2025
Loren Ashton Thompson, 83, of Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
Loren, the oldest of three children, was born Jan. 19, 1942, to parents Kenneth Loren Thompson and Amy Rovilla (Weaver) in Newcastle, Wyoming.
Growing up, Loren enjoyed…
April 9, 1952–Oct. 11, 2025
Carroll Patrick Havener, 73, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away unexpectedly on Oct., 11, 2025.
Patrick was born on April 9, 1952, in Artesia, New Mexico, to John and LoCretta Havener. He loved growing up in Lake Arthur, playing high school basketball under the…
Dec. 4, 1969–Oct. 23, 2025
John Bruneau Fowler, 55, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away in a motorcycle accident outside Newcastle, Oct. 23, 2025.
Johnny was born Dec. 4, 1969, in Antioch, California, and grew up on Bethel Island, California, where he enjoyed fishing and exploring the river.Â
In…
March 7, 1933–Oct. 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved aunt and friend, JoAnn Fassbender. JoAnn was called to her eternal home on Oct. 11, 2025, at the age of 92. JoAnn lived her life fully and well. JoAnn’s kind, caring and helpful spirit will be deeply…
Oct. 10, 1931–Oct. 29, 2025
With heavy hearts we say good-bye, for now, to our loving Mom, Jean LaRae Eisenhauer. Jean passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at the age of 94.Â
Jean was born in Baggs, Wyoming, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 1931, to Ralph and Frankie Jons. To that union Jean…
June 22, 1949–Oct. 25, 2025
Roger Vern Pollat, 76, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away on Oct. 25, 2025, surrounded by family.Â
He was born on June 22, 1949, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, to Wayne and Donna Pollat.
Roger grew up on the family ranch west of Newcastle, where he developed a lifelong…
Feb. 28, 1940–Oct. 16, 2025
William Ward Russell passed away peacefully on Oct. 16, 2025, at Weston County Manor in Newcastle, Wyoming.
Bill was born Feb. 28, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Nell and James Russell. In the mid-40s, his mother, sister, and Bill moved to Newcastle, where Bill…
–Oct. 21, 2025
After 90 years of successfully avoiding doctors and hospitals, Gene Ward peacefully passed away in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 21, 2025, following a brief illness.
Gene grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force in Stevensville, Newfoundland.
He and his…
Sept. 14, 1937–Oct. 17, 2025
Shelby Jean Benton Wilson was called home on Oct. 17, 2025, at the age of 88.Â
She was born on Sept. 14, 1937, to Ruby and Barley Benton in Lumberton, North Carolina, and was one of 11 children.Â
She graduated high school in St. Pauls, North Carolina, where she met…
Aug. 10, 1936–Oct. 11, 2025
Barbara Jean Dinges, age 89, passed away on Oct. 11, 2025, at the Weston County Health Services Hospital in Newcastle, Wyoming.
Barbara was born on Aug. 10, 1936, to Floyd and Jessie Sammons of Ft. Collins, Colorado. She was raised there along with her three brothers,…
March 20, 1947–Oct. 4, 2025
Annette Smith, 78, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Annette was born March 20, 1947, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, to Donald and Mary Bell (Marty) Nelson. She was the youngest of four. She grew up on the family ranch west of Hot…
Feb. 24, 1940–Sept. 30, 2025
Rueben Winter, age 85, passed away on September 30, 2025, at his home in Upton, Wyoming. Â
Rueben was born February 24, 1940, in Greenwald, Minnesota, to Erwin and Frances Winter. He later lived on the ranch in Upton, Wyoming, with his Uncle John and Aunt Jessie, and…
Nov. 18, 1946–Sept. 30, 2025
On Sept. 30, 2025, James Everett Martens, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, saddled up one last time and rode on to greener pastures. His humor stayed with him up until the end — when asked what he had done at the hospital that day, he’d say, “Oh, just…
On Sept. 16, I had the pleasure of running the Memory of the 8 for the sixth time.
As I lined up at the start against my “rival” from the city attorney’s office, I made sure to learn from my failures in the Fourth of July 4-mile race. I did not let up at the end, I did not look behind. I just…
In Johnson County, where young children walk to school, neighbors smile and wave and serious crimes are few and far between, a dangerous stigma lingers, rooted in our way of life.
It’s the stigma that to have suicidal ideations or to seek help for a mental illness is a weakness. In truth, there’s…
Feb. 9, 1949–Sept. 18, 2025
Funeral services for Janet K. Schultz will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Newcastle, Wyoming.Â
Janet passed away on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her children. She was 76 years old.Â
Janet was…
June 16, 1946–Sept. 6, 2025
June Ardella Fritz passed away peacefully and beautifully in her home Sept. 6, 2025, surrounded by family and the love of all who knew her.
June was born in Killdeer, North Dakota, June 16, 1946, to Arthur and Agnes (Herman) Unterseher. As she was born on Father’s Day…
Nov. 25, 1923–Sept. 21, 2025
Alberta Eve Hando, 101, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away Sept. 21, 2025, at Weston County Health Services.Â
She was born in Jump River, Wisconsin, on Nov. 25, 1923, to Reginald and Olive Fall, the second child of 12.Â
Alberta attended several country schools,…
Aug. 14, 1950–Sept. 14, 2025
Michael Errol Farnsworth Sr., 75, beloved spouse, father, and son, was called to his eternal resting place on Sept. 14, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He entered this world on Aug. 14, 1950, in Newcastle, Wyoming, born to Gerald and Emma Farnsworth.Â
He…
May 6, 1928–Sept. 12, 2025
Lois Leone Johnson passed away at Mondell Heights Assisted Living in Newcastle, Wyoming, on the 12th of September, 2025.Â
Lois was born on the family farm north of McVille, North Dakota, on May 6, 1928, to Roy Johnson and Thelma (Ophaug) Johnson. She was the oldest of…