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GERLDINE POOLEY WOODWARD ANDERSON: June 27, 1925–Feb. 23, 2026 Gerldine Pooley Woodward Anderson passed away to be with our Lord Jesus Christon Feb. 23, 2026, in Custer, South Dakota.  She was born in Fedora, South Dakota, on June 27, 1925, to Will and Mazie Pooley. Her family moved to Dupree,…
April 15, 1942–Feb. 22, 2026 Blanch E. Cox, 83, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away on Feb. 22, 2026. She was born to parents Lila Ferguson and Edward Ferguson, on April 15, 1942, in Broadus, Montana. She graduated from Newcastle High School in 1960. Blanch worked as a bus driver for Weston…
Feb. 4, 1946–Feb. 19, 2026 Gerald Lee Fawcett, affectionately known to family and friends as Jerry, passed away on Feb. 19, 2026, in his hometown of Newcastle, Wyoming.  Born on Feb. 4, 1946, to Crawford and Alice Fawcett, Jerry lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a strong sense of…
May 16, 1950–Feb. 4, 2026 Barbara Ann Brown passed away Feb. 4, 2026, in Newcastle, Wyoming. Barb came down with Covid the first of the year and then had a stroke in the middle of that.  Barb was born May 16, 1950, to Joseph and Mary. She leaves a loving husband, Bill, of 46 years; a son,…
Dec. 9, 1945–Feb. 4, 2026 William Curley, a distinguished attorney, passed away on Feb. 4, 2026, in Newcastle, Wyoming, at the age of 80.  Born on Dec. 9, 1945, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Nadine and William Curley, William dedicated 39 years of his life to the legal profession, achieving a…
Oct. 2, 1933–Feb. 2, 2026 Jane Ann Slagle, born on Oct. 2, 1933, peacefully passed away on Feb. 2, 2026.  A devoted wife to Delmar Slagle, Jane lived her life full of love and purpose. She was passionate about playing the piano as well as sewing, knitting and always ready for a hike or any…
Sept. 8, 1943–Jan. 16, 2026 Louis Marion Gould, 82, of Upton, Wyoming, passed away on Jan. 16, 2026.  Born in Newcastle, Wyoming, on Sept. 8, 1943, to Marion and Gladys Gould, Louie was the second youngest of a large and lively family of 14 children—nine girls and five boys. Growing up in such a…
1954–2025 Janice “Jan” Stevenson, age 71, departed this life on Dec. 30, 2025, at her home (Custer Care and Rehab) in Custer, South Dakota, with several family members close at hand. She was predeceased by her parents, two sisters (Joyce Aldridge and Georg-ette Nelson), and her youngest son,…
Sept. 8, 1943–Jan. 16, 2026 Louis Marion Gould, 82, of Upton, Wyoming, passed away on Jan. 16, 2026.  Born in Newcastle, Wyoming, on Sept. 8, 1943, to Marion and Gladys Gould, Louie was the second youngest of a large and lively family of 14 children—nine girls and five boys. Growing up in such a…
1932–Jan. 7, 2026 Dr. Francis Henry “Frank” Tanner, Ed.D., died peacefully at home on Jan. 7, 2026, with his children and grandchildren holding his hand.  A product of the 1930s American West, Frank was born on his uncle’s farm in South Dakota’s Black Hills in 1932 and lived on a homestead in…
July 10, 1941–Jan. 19, 2025 Patricia “Pat” Leah Mahoney Peterson, passed away peacefully in Henderson, Nevada, on Jan. 19, 2025. Born on July 10, 1941, in Houston, Texas, to Joseph Patrick Mahoney Jr. and Anna Belle Phillips, her childhood was a mosaic of landscapes, as she attended schools in…
Nov. 11, 1943–Jan. 9, 2026 Myra Ann Galligan (née Carr), age 82, passed away peacefully on Jan. 9, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. A devoted mother, grandmother, and wife, Myra lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep faith, and unwavering love for her family. Born on Nov. 11, 1943, in Newcastle,…
May 10, 1982–Jan. 13, 2026 Michael David Kruger, the son of David and Janet (Gisi) Kruger was born on May 10, 1982, in Sheldon, Iowa.  He received his education from Sheldon Schools and graduated from Sheldon High School in 2001. While in school he wrestled and played football making it to state…
April 30, 1937–Dec. 28, 2025 Our beloved mother and grandmother, Betty Ann Main Jensen, passed away peacefully on Dec. 28, 2025, in Frisco, Texas, at the age of 88, surrounded by love. Betty was born on April 30, 1937, in Aberdeen, Washington, the middle daughter of William Stark Main and Jennie…
Oct. 22, 1936–Jan. 11, 2026 Elizabeth Margaret Boylan Goodart, age 89, passed away at her home in Newcastle, Wyoming, on Jan. 11, 2026.  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.   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.   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…
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