Dec. 4, 1969âOct. 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
InâŠ
March 7, 1933âOct. 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. JoAnnâs kind, caring and helpful spirit will be deeplyâŠ
Oct. 10, 1931âOct. 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 JeanâŠ
June 22, 1949âOct. 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 lifelongâŠ
Feb. 28, 1940âOct. 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 BillâŠ
âOct. 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 hisâŠ
Sept. 14, 1937âOct. 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 metâŠ
Aug. 10, 1936âOct. 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,âŠ
March 20, 1947âOct. 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 HotâŠ
Feb. 24, 1940âSept. 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, andâŠ
Nov. 18, 1946âSept. 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 â when asked what he had done at the hospital that day, heâd say, âOh, justâŠ
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 ârivalâ from the city attorneyâs 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 justâŠ
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.
Itâs the stigma that to have suicidal ideations or to seek help for a mental illness is a weakness. In truth, thereâsâŠ
Feb. 9, 1949âSept. 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 wasâŠ
June 16, 1946âSept. 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 Fatherâs DayâŠ
Nov. 25, 1923âSept. 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,âŠ
Aug. 14, 1950âSept. 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
HeâŠ
May 6, 1928âSept. 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 ofâŠ
Nov. 23, 1939âSept. 14, 2025
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Haglund, who died on Sept. 14, 2025, at the age of 85.Â
Patricia was born to Clarence and Marjorie Cotton on Nov. 23, 1939, in Newcastle, Wyoming. Patricia was the oldest of three children and was raised on aâŠ
Aug. 19, 1933âSept. 6, 2025
Longtime Newcastle, Wyoming, area rancher Helen Patricia Hansen Nicolls, age 92, passed away Sept. 6, 2025, at her ranch home, surrounded by her family.
Helen was born Aug. 19, 1933, at Pedro, Wyoming, west of Newcastle, to Carl and Ella Toth Hansen.
Helen attendedâŠ
CHRIS âRUSSâ CHRISTENSEN: Aug. 4, 1930âAug. 30, 2025
RUTH M. CHRISTENSEN: Nov. 9, 1924âJan. 17, 2014
Chris âRussâ passed away on Aug. 30, 2025, at the age of 95. Russ was born to Chris and Ann Christensen on Aug. 8, 1930, on the homestead his father claimed on the Cheyenne River Road in NiobraraâŠ