OBITUARIES

Oct 16, 2026

Charlotte Elizabeth Ward

September 22, 1933 – October 16, 2026

Charlotte Elizabeth Ward, 93, of Gordon, Nebraska, passed away on October 16, 2026.

Charlotte was born on September 22, 1933, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Viola Agnes Hartman

and William Sheffer.

The first time Charlotte saw Harry William Ward, he was driving a military bus. She turned to her

friend and declared, “That’s the man...

Oct 12, 2026

Born March 29th, 1952. Born to Paul and Geneva McKinnon in Chadron. Brother Doug and sisters Vera and Debbie.

Graduated from Chadron High School in 1970.

Met Patti Vogelzang in 1971 at a track meet. He was digging her shot puts out of the mud.

Married Patti on Dec. 17, 1971. Michel was born on May 28, 1972. Joined the National Guard in...

Oct 8, 2026

Dwain Edward Soester, 92, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, in his home in Chadron, NE.

Dwain was born May 17th, 1934, in Belmont, Nebraska, to Robert and Ruby (Randall) Soester. His family moved frequently as his father farmed rented ground. Dwain graduated from Crawford High School in 1952.

In 1954, Dwain joined the Army and was stationed in Germany. While...

Oct 4, 2026

Delores May (Hoffmann) Fair, age 90, passed away at Gordon Countryside Care in Gordon, Nebraska, on October 4, 2026.Delores was born near Opal, SD, on October 27, 1935, to John G. and Gertrude (Moelter) Hoffmann. One of seven children, she grew up helping with farm chores and caring for her younger siblings. After graduating from Faith High School in 1953,...

Sep 30, 2026

Steven Lyle Serres, 73, of Chadron, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on September 30, 2026.

Steven was born on March 19, 1953, in Crawford, Nebraska, to Richard Lyle Serres and Beverly (Coleman) Serres. He then lived in Crawford for a few years before moving to Chadron, a community he proudly called home. On June 10,...

Sep 29, 2026

Randy Lawson Obituary October 2026

Henry Randolph (Randy) Lawson passed away at the age of 84 on September 29, 2026 at the Chadron Hospital and Health Services in Chadron, NE. He was born in Redlands, CA March 29, 1942 to Henry Arnold and Dorothy (Stalker) Lawson.

Randy grew up in Savoy, IL near Champaign. During those years he enjoyed hunting and fishing...

Sep 27, 2026

Dr. Thomas Deane Tucker

September 25, 1962 — September 27, 2026

Dr. Thomas Deane Tucker, 64, passed away early Sunday morning, September 27, 2026, in Rapid City, South Dakota, surrounded by the quiet legacy of a life beautifully lived.

Born on September 25, 1962, in Milton, Florida, he was shaped entirely by his early life in the surf at Pensacola Beach. On those...

Sep 24, 2026

Bonnie Joyce DeWitt, 84, died peacefully on September 24, 2026, in Stuart IA. She was born on August 21, 1942 to Sally Smith Persons and Keith Smith.

Bonnie attended Viroqua High School before she transferred to Hay Springs, NE where she met the love of her life, Charles Russel DeWitt at the age of 16. She married Charles on November 13,...

Sep 18, 2026

Ronald Roy Britton

Ron was born January 11, 1930 to Jesse and Myrtle Britton in the car on the way from Glen to the hospital in Crawford. Ron passed away on September 18, 2026 at Ponderosa Villa in Crawford.

Ron spent his early years growing up in Glen, where he had many adventures as a young boy and learned the value of...

Sep 16, 2026

Brenden Leroy Vinton born January 14th, 2011, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Charles Vinton and Melissa Green. Brenden unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 15 years old. Brenden enjoyed gaming with his friends, summer camping and fishing trips with his family, hiking with his big brother Aiden, and spending time with his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and extended...

Sep 10, 2026

Lucas Lyman Bear, age 46, of Merriman, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2026, leaving his family far too soon.

He was born on July 27, 1980, in Colby, Kansas to Lyman and Dorothy Bear. He was the oldest of his 3 siblings. Lucas grew up with a deep love for the outdoors, helping his father on the family farm...

Sep 4, 2026

Lawrence Robert Kaiser passed away at the age of 95 September 4, 2026 at the Crestview Care Center in Chadron, Nebraska. He was born on August 19, 1931 in Parmalee, South Dakota to Robert and Martha (Heinert) Kaiser, parents who had immigrated as children from Crimea to South Dakota in 1904 to escape religious persecution and repression during the Bolsheviks...

Sep 3, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of William "Bill" Lux, age 41, who was taken from us far too soon in a tragic accident.

Bill was a cowboy, a rancher, a volunteer firefighter, and, above all, a good and honest man. He lived his life with integrity and a genuine love for the people around him....

Aug 29, 2026

Gay Colleen Gilmore-Metz December 21, 1937 – August 29, 2026

Gay Colleen Gilmore-Metz of Crawford, Nebraska, passed away on August 29, 2026, at the age of 88.

Gay was born on December 21, 1937, in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania, to Doris Jane Duhart and Franklin Black Gilmore. From an early age, she possessed an independent spirit, a love of learning, and an extraordinary...

Aug 25, 2026

Aug 21, 2026

Rodney Buckles, 73, of Martin, SD, passed away while in comfort care at Bennett County Hospital.He was born Nov. 26, 1952, in Gordon Hospital to Leo E. Buckles and Loretta Hill-Buckles.He lived in Merriman, NE, as a child, then moved to California with family. They then moved south of Martin and went to work for his uncle and Dad on...

Aug 21, 2026

LaVern Howard (Bernie) Britton Obituary

Bernie was born December 17th, 1936 and passed away on August 21, 2026 at the age of 89. Bernie was born the 4th of 5 boys. There was Duane, Ronald, Jess (DeVere), LaVern (Bernie) and Warren (Butch). He graduated from Crawford High School in 1955 and enlisted in the US Navy on February 22, 1956. He...

Aug 13, 2026

Kathy Jo Ann (Wright) McCoy was called home to our Lord and Savior on August 13, 2026, in Chadron, NE. Kathy was born in Crawford, NE, the youngest of 4 children to Esther (Weisbrook) Wright on December 8, 1956. She became a child of God through baptism on February 3, 1957.

Kathy grew up in Crawford, where she was blessed to...

Aug 8, 2026

Betty Marie (Buckles) Cook, 95, of Martin, South Dakota, passed away August 8, 2026, while in hospice care in Rapid City. Born May 15, 1931, in Martin and raised in Merriman, Nebraska, Betty was the daughter of Frank and Hazel Buckles and spent her life deeply rooted in the community and family that shaped her. Betty was the beloved matriarch...

Aug 1, 2026

Loren Baptiste Pourier, known to many as Bat, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, at the age of 74. Born January 13, 1952,to Loren and Isabelle (Rooks) Pourier in Rapid City, South Dakota, Bat will always be remembered for his unwavering commitment, boundless generosity, and enduring love for his family, friends,...