Oct. 22, 1936–Jan. 11, 2026
Elizabeth Margaret Boylan Goodart, age 89, passed away at her home in Newcastle, Wyoming, on Jan. 11, 2026.Â
She was born Oct. 22, 1936, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Charles and Gertrude Boylan.
She met the love of her life, Thomas Goodart, at a dance in Hill City…
CARLOS GENE HOLWELL
May 23, 1947-Nov. 26, 2024
DANNIE WIEBURG
Jan. 30, 1950–Dec. 17, 2024
RANDALL G. “RANDY” HARRINGTON
June 18, 1968–Dec. 20, 2024
LARRY G. JACKSON
Oct. 5, 1942–Dec. 23, 2024
RUTH ELIZABETH MOORE
Nov. 10, 1926–Dec. 24, 2024
WANDA MATERI
May 1, 1929–Dec. 27, 2024
DEAN…
June 8, 1991–Dec. 7, 2025
Funeral services for Paul David Switzer, 34, were held at 2 p.m. on Dec. 19, at the Douglas High School Auditorium, 1701 Hamilton Street, Douglas, Wyoming, with Pastor Sara Phillippi of The Gathering officiating. Inurnment was in the Douglas Park Cemetery. Â
Paul died on…
Aug. 25, 1926–Dec. 22, 2025
On the morning of Dec. 22, 2025, long-time area resident and rancher Gene Baldwin was called home to be with the Lord and loved ones. Gene was 99 years old and a resident of Mondell Heights in Newcastle, Wyoming. Gene passed peacefully surrounded by family. Â
Gene was…
Dec. 3, 1938–Dec. 26, 2025
Alice Louise Nickolaisen Vickers passed away peacefully at her home in Newcastle, Wyoming, on Dec. 26, 2025, after facing a cancer diagnosis with grace and dignity.
She was born on Dec. 3, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Olav and Louise (Kucik) Nickolaisen. She…
May 7, 1964–Dec. 4, 2025
Michael Scott, 61, of Newcastle, Wyoming, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 4, 2025.
He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 7, 1964, to Mavin and Virginia Scott. He had three siblings: brothers, Greg (Tina) and Kevin (Chris), and sister, Mary.
He married his…
Aug. 3, 1941–Nov. 26, 2025
Carolyn Jeannette Ray, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, departed this world on Nov., 26, 2025, at the age of 84, in Sundance, Wyoming, where she spent the last chapter of her life.
Born on Aug. 3, 1941, in Odin, Illinois, to James Clifford Buchanan and Glenda…
Dec. 12, 1963–Nov. 18, 2025
Deanna Marcia Cummings, 61, passed away in Newcastle, Wyoming, on Nov. 18, 2025, at Weston County Manor, surrounded by loved ones.Â
Deanna was born in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, on Dec. 12, 1963. She is the fifth of nine children born to Peggy Dean Morris and Minfred Edward…
Feb. 28, 1947–Oct. 17, 2025
Albert Gene “Bubby” Bollwerk was born on Friday,  Feb. 28, 1947, in Valentine, Nebraska. Al and his twin sister were the last of eight kids born to their parents, William and Helen Bollwerk. He died from a heart attack on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Parker, Colorado, at…
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…