Nov. 10, 1926–Dec. 24, 2024
Ruth Elizabeth Moore peacefully passed away on Dec. 24, 2024, with her family by her side.
Ruth was born Nov. 10, 1926, to Frank and Pearl (Schultz) Fawcett on the family ranch homesteaded on Beaver Creek near Newcastle, Wyoming. She was the middle daughter of three…
March 18, 1936–Dec. 31, 2024
Dean Theodore Pridgeon, devoted husband, passed away in his sleep on New Year’s Eve. He was born on March 18, 1936, to Hank and Maxine Pridgeon and was the baby of the Pridgeon clan.
His childhood in Upton, Wyoming, was spent alongside his three siblings, Barb, Jerry…
Jan. 30, 1950–Dec. 17, 2024
Dannie Lee Wieburg was born Jan. 30, 1950, in Laramie, Wyoming, to Omer and Eula Wieburg. He was one of five children and grew up in a lumber camp on Snowy Range.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war, where he did two tours. Dannie attended the University…
Oct. 5, 1942–Dec. 23, 2024
Larry G Jackson, born Oct. 5, 1942, in Pierre, SD, passed away Dec. 23, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, in Gillette, Wyoming. Larry did well with his life.
He was raised in Presho, South Dakota, where, after high school, he worked as a carpenter to pay for college.
At…
June 18, 1968–Dec. 20, 2024
Randall G. “Randy” Harrington, 56, died Dec. 20, 2024, in Rapid City, South Dakota, with family by his side.
He was born June 18, 1968, in Lead, South Dakota, to Donald Leroy Harrington and Pauline Belle Bettelyoun.
Randy worked the sawmills in the Black Hills for…
May 1, 1929–Dec. 27, 2024
Wanda Materi, age 95, of Upton, Wyoming, passed peacefully on Dec. 27, 2024, at Weston County Manor.
Wanda Mae Canfield was born May 1, 1929, at the ranch on Kara Creek to Willard and Ada Canfield. Along with her twin, Wallace, they joined sisters, Leona and Rachael, and…
1935–2024
Betty Benson passed away Dec. 18, 2024, at age 89, after a brief stay at Davis Hospice in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Betty was born on Nov. 21, 1935, in Newcastle, Wyoming, to NS and Reta Updike while they lived in the Osage oil field.
She married Ken Benson in 1958 after both graduated from…
May 8,1926–Dec. 6, 2024
Elizabeth “Liz” Field died peacefully Dec. 6, 2024, at her home in Corvallis, Oregon. She was 98.
A resident of Newcastle, Wyoming, from 1966 to 2006, Liz was active as a leader in Girl Scouting, education, mental health, and civic organizations.
Born Margaret Elizabeth…
Feb. 22, 1951–Dec. 8, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peggy Omega Hope Duclo, on Dec. 8, 2024.
Born on Feb. 22, 1951, Peggy lived a life full of love, compassion, and dedication to those she held dear.
Peggy’s journey was one marked by kindness and resilience. She…
Dec. 20, 1934–Nov. 19, 2024
Robert Henry was born Dec. 20, 1934, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, son of Silas and Roberta (Maple) Henry. He passed away Nov. 19, 2024.
At age 10, the family moved to Sturgis, South Dakota, where he grew up and graduated from high school in 1952. He earned a…
Aug. 3, 1946–Nov. 23, 2024
Jerry Arlen Spracklen, 78, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away Nov. 23, 2024, after a brief illness, in Sheridan, Wyoming. He was born on Aug. 3, 1946, in Douglas, Wyoming.
Jerry graduated from Newcastle High School in 1964. After graduation, he enlisted in the National…
April 21, 1942–Nov. 29, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Alice Jane Cunningham, who passed away on Nov. 29, 2024, at the age of 82.
Alice was born on April 21, 1942, in Appleton, Wisconsin, and grew up in Wisconsin.
In 1958, she married Phil…
May 30, 1963–Nov. 26, 2024
Nick Harper, 61, from Osage, Wyoming, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in Rapid City, South Dakota, on Nov. 26, 2024.
A celebration of life will be held at the Ramkota Hotel in Rapid City on Friday, Dec. 6, at 4 p.m. Graveside services will be held on Saturday,…
1930–Oct. 30, 2024
One-time Newcastle resident Robert E. Tanner died Oct. 30, 2024, in his long-time home of Casper, Wyoming.
Bob was born in 1930, and grew up in Newcastle with younger brothers Francis and Rolland, the sons of Earl Tanner. His mother died in 1939.
Bob graduated from Newcastle…
–Nov. 2, 2024
On Nov. 2, 2024, Garry Nelson went to be with the Lord Jesus. Many will remember Garry for his witty personality and his “cowboy sense of humor.”
Garry was a cowboy, an artist, a horse-shoer — he never liked being called a “farrier” — and he was a friend to many.
Garry spent the…
Jeremy Ryan Russell “Jermweeds”, 37, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away after an extended stay at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Intensive Care Unit at 7:34 a.m. on Nov. 14, 2024.
He was born on March 5, 1987, in Newcastle, to David Russell and Kathy King. He was later joined by two siblings…
Aug. 18, 1954–Nov. 1, 2024
Debbie Albert, a strong fighter of pancreatic cancer, has gone home to Heaven, where we know she’s already busy beautifying her eternal home.
Born to G. Henry and Ethelene Peterson in Laramie, Wyoming, Debbie loved the gifts of God’s creation — especially the time she…
July 17, 1947–Nov. 6, 2024
Funeral services for Joyce Anne (Strong) Haptonstall, 77, of Upton, Wyoming, were held on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. at the Upton Elementary/ Middle School Auditorium in Upton. Pastor Jeff Newcomer officiated, with burial following at Greenwood Cemetery.
Joyce died on…
May 30, 1969–Sept. 23, 2024
Jeremy Will Richardson passed away peacefully in his sleep the night of Sept. 23, 2024, at his home in Newcastle, Wyoming.
Jeremy was born in Roseberg, Oregon, on May 30, 1969, to Jimmy and Jance Richardson. Jeremy was the oldest of two, his sister Julie Richardson was…
Sept. 5, 1948–Oct. 3, 2024
David Lyle Dutcher was born on Sept. 5, 1948, to Lyle Lewis and Evelyn Edna (Jahrig) Dutcher.
He died Oct. 3, 2024, at the age of 76.
He lived in Newcastle until the age of 10, when his family purchased a ranch near Cave Springs, north of Newcastle. His parents,…
Aug. 30, 1935–Oct. 19, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of Donald L. Hampton announces his passing on the Oct. 19, 2024, at the age of 89 years. Don died following a brief illness in Tucson, Arizona.
Don was the oldest of five children, and he was born Aug. 30, 1935, in Sioux City…