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…
Feb. 4, 1954–Oct. 20, 2024
Timothy James Chamberlain, known affectionately as Tim to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully from natural causes on Oct. 20, 2024, in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Born on Feb. 4, 1954, in Michigan, Tim’s journey through life was marked by his infectious…
May 5, 1927–Oct. 28, 2024
On Oct. 28, 2024, Rose Astrid Hansen Allen, a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Saucier, Mississippi, with family by her side. Rose was 97 years old and leaves behind a legacy of love, adventure, and an…
Dec. 14, 1926–Oct. 22, 2024
Naomi “Peggy” Yvonne Berdahl passed away at the Weston County Health Services Manor on Oct. 22, 2024, at the age of 97. Peggy was born Dec. 14, 1926, in Benkelman, NE to Orval and Myrtle Kline. Her family moved to Newcastle in 1933. She graduated from Newcastle High…
April 6, 1942–Oct. 26, 2024
Michael Bradley Belcourt, age 82, passed away on Oct. 26, 2024, in Gilbert, Arizona. He was born on April 6, 1942, in Bottineau, ND. Michael spent his early years in Newcastle, where he attended local schools. He carved out a career as a long haul truck driver, also…
Jan. 25, 1937–Oct. 22, 2024
Beverly Ondriezek of Upton, Wyoming, passed away at the Sundance Hospital following a brief illness on Oct. 22, 2024. Beverly Ann Ondriezek was born on Jan. 25, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois to Helen and Omar Menard.
She attended and graduated from Lindhlom High School,…
June 5, 1939–Oct. 23, 2024
William (Bill) Albert Morris was a lifetime resident of Weston County, Wyoming. He was born at the family ranch on June 5, 1939. He is the fifth of eight children born to Benjamin A. and Edna F. Morris. A graduate of Newcastle High School in 1957, he joined the Wyoming…
Aug. 16, 1949–Oct. 24, 2024
Francis Dean Bergstrom of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away October 24, 2024 at the Weston County Hospital.
Dean was born in Newcastle to Max and Lee Bergstrom on August 16, 1949. He was the second child of five. Their family moved to Ray, North Dakota, in 1952, where he…
Sept. 25, 1930–Oct. 8, 2024
Doris Luella (Harris) Weibert, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Oct. 8, 2024, at the age of 94.
Born on Sept. 25, 1930, to Lloyd A. (Ted) and Straucy Luella (Saunders) Harris, Doris spent her early years on a farm in Montana, where she…
Dec. 28, 1935–Oct. 15, 2024
Leona Fay “Granny” Sorenson Carr passed away surrounded by loved ones on Oct. 15, 2024, in Newcastle, Wyoming, at the age of 88 years old.
Leona was born on Dec. 28, 1935, at the Bill Sorenson home east of Vale, South Dakota. She was the fifth child born to Chris and…
Jan. 13, 1944–Oct. 15, 2024
Stephen James Thorpe, 80, died on Oct. 15, 2024, in his son’s bright blue house on the western slope of Mount Moriah in Deadwood, South Dakota.
Steve, born on Jan. 13, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, was the first child of Dr. Virgil and Elizabeth Jackson Thorpe. He was…
July 28, 1940–Oct. 4, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judith Ann (Wadsworth) Wood, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed from this world on Oct. 4, 2024, at the age of 84.
Judy was born in Deadwood, South Dakota, to Ruth (Mehlberg) and Walter…
Dec. 28, 1935–Oct. 15, 2024
Leona Fay Sorenson Carr passed away on Oct. 15, 2024. Rosary will be on Friday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. at Meridian Mortuary. Service will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
April 14, 1952–Oct. 10, 2024
In the early morning hours of Oct. 10, 2024, Robin Earl King passed away peacefully in his sleep after a four-month battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.
Robin was born in Sheridan, Wyoming, April 14, 1952. He was 72 years old at his passing. His loving parents were…