Dec. 19, 1949–Aug. 10, 2022
We sadly announce that Iva Lea Carter left us on Aug. 10, 2022, at the age of 72 after a year-long battle with ovarian cancer.
To honor Iva’s memory, we are holding a celebration of life on Aug. 19 at Kirk Funeral Home in Rapid City, S.D., at 2 p.m.
We invite anyone who…
Aug. 19, 1924–Aug. 9, 2022
Earl Burdette Hamilton passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of Aug. 9, 2022. He was just 10 days shy of his 98th birthday.
Earl was born to William (Bill) and Zola Mae Hamilton on Aug. 19, 1924, in their home at Bethel, Neb. As a boy, Earl’s family moved…
Sept. 30, 1955–Aug. 3, 2022
Patricia Ocene Wilson passed away surrounded by loved ones Aug. 3, 2022. She had a hard battle with cancer at age 66.
Pat was born in Billings, Mont., Sept. 30, 1955.
She received a GED in 1977. She married and had two children, Serenity Thomas and Joe Corley. She later…
Aug. 14, 1948–July 26, 2022
Judy Lee Bartels was a caring wife, mom, sister and grandmother. She passed from this earth to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the age of 73 after a courageous and decades long battle with cancer. She was married to Donald Wayne Bartels for 52 years. Judy…
ELIZABETH ‘BETH’
ANNMARIE FERRIS
March 17, 2004–June 12, 2022
The memorial service for Beth Ferris has been rescheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 3, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 224 West Rd., Newcastle, WY.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting for donations to be made to a…
DANIEL E. MAHONEY
May 31, 1958–July 25, 2022
Longtime Johnson County resident Daniel E. Mahoney passed away at his ranch on Pass Creek, Kaycee, Wyo., on July 25, 2022, after a 12-year battle with leukemia.
Dan was born on May 31, 1958, to Gene and Luella (Simmons) Mahoney. Dan was the oldest of…
Aug. 21, 1955–Dec. 28, 2021
Robby R. “Rob” Shumake, 66, of Newcastle, Wyo., died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at his home. He was born on Aug. 21, 1955, at Haynesville, La.
On Dec. 3, 1999, he married Carolyn Wallman Hansen at Newcastle. He owned and operated Rob’s Hot Oil Service in…
Jan. 19, 2005–July 21, 2022
Memorial service for Gavin Reynolds will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 29, at High Plains Community Church with Pastor Dan Knust officiating.
Gavin Chase Reynolds, age 17, was called home July 21, 2022, to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Gavin…
Nov. 3, 1938–July 22, 2022
Early Friday on July 22, 2022, Donald Lee Peterson, better known as “Pete,” passed away peacefully in his home on his ranch property south of Sundance, Wyo., at age 83.
Pete was born Nov. 3, 1938, in Sundance to Harriet (Waters) Peterson and Lenard Peterson. He was the…
Jan. 17, 1967–July 6, 2022
On July 6, 2022, Jesus opened Heaven’s gates and took Brian home.
Brian Allen Gould was born on Jan. 17, 1967, to Robert Charles (Bob) Gould Sr. and Ada JoAnn (Jody) Rhoades Gould. He was a feisty and determined child, which served him well with his courageous year and a…
May 21, 1932–July 3, 2022
Joseph “Joe” Miglia, of Newcastle, Wyo., passed away in Rapid City, S.D., on Sunday, July 3, 2022, after a brief illness.
Joe was born on May 21, 1932, in Lead, S.D., to Michelangelo and Theresa (Deiro) Miglia. He was one of six children born to the family. Joe attended…
Feb. 18, 1953–July 2, 2022
Mabel G. Schaidt, of Newcastle, Wyo., passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022. No services will be held at this time.
July 27, 1961–June 19, 2022
Pamela Renee (Mills) Steveson was born in Newcastle, Wyo., on July 27, 1961. She passed away unexpectently at Plains Regional Hospital on June 19, 2022.
Pam was born to Vernard and Juanita Mills of Newcastle. Pam graduated from Newcastle High School in 1980 and went on…
ELIZABETH ANNMARIE FERRIS
March 17, 2004–June 12, 2022
Elizabeth (Beth) AnnMarie Ferris was born March 17, 2004, in Laramie, Wyo., to Thomas, Rebecca (Becky) and Nicholas Ferris. She always took great delight that her birthday was on St. Patrick’s Day, just like her great-grandmother. From the very…
JOSEPH ‘JOE’ THALER
March 17, 1938–July 1, 2022
Joseph “Joe” Thaler, 84, of Sundance, Wyo., passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, at his home after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Yugoslavia, son of the late John and Maria H. Thaler. At the age of 11 Joe and his family came to America by boat,…
JANICE LORENE RITTER DUMMER
April 22, 1938–June 30, 2022
Janice Lorene Ritter Dummer, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 30, 2022, after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
Janice was born April 22, 1938, to Alfred Oscar and Clara Jeannetta Ritter in Gregory, S.D. She…
DIANE KAY HOBBS
Feb. 11, 1956–May 25, 2022
Graveside service for Diane Kay Hobbs will be held Friday, July 22, at 11 a.m., at Horseshoe Cemetery in Glendo, Wyo. Directions to Horseshoe Cemetery are as follows: Exit I25 in Glendo at Exit 111. Go east across railroad tracks to S. Yelllowstone Hwy.,…
ROGER DEAN HUBER
June 7, 1962–June 19, 2022
Roger Dean Huber, 60, of East Newcastle, S.D., died at his childhood home after a short battle with cancer. He was born June 7, 1962, in Bowman, N.D., to Raymond R and Lumeda R (Hibner) Huber.
Per Roger’s wishes, no services will be held.
Arrangements…
HARVEY LEE NOBLE
Oct. 28, 1954–June 6, 2020
Harvey Lee Noble, 65, died in San Diego, Calif., on June 6, 2020. Burial of his cremains will be June 30, 2022, at Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle, Wyo.
Harvey was born Oct. 28, 1954, to Lucille (Good) Noble and Harvey Ray Noble in San Diego while his…
ROBERT VANCE PEELE
April 23, 1974–June 4, 2022
Robert Vance Peele, born April 23, 1974, in Sheridan, Wyo., passed away June 4, 2022, in Cheyenne, Wyo.
He was preceded in death by his son, Nathan Peele, and father, Robert M. Peele.
He is survived by his mother, Shelley Reed, and her husband, Glen…
July 6, 1977–June 20, 2022
Joe Cummings, 44, of Osage, Wyo., passed away at his home on June 20, 2022.
Joe was born July 6, 1977, to Buzz and Becky Cummings. As a child, Joe and his brother Chad spent their time playing sports, hunting, racing, and seeing who was the toughest. Joe attended school…