Obituaries
Michael Scott
Dec 4, 2025
Michael Scott, 61, of Newcastle, Wyoming passed away December 4, 2025. Services are pending with Meridian Mortuary.
Jeannette Ray
Nov 26, 2025
Carolyn Jeannette Ray, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, departed this world on November 26, 2025, at the age of 84, in Sundance, Wyoming, where she spent the last chapter of her life.
Born on August 3, 1941, in Odin, Illinois, to James Clifford Buchanan and Glenda Marie Vinzant. Carolyn was a beacon of warmth and love to everyone fortunate enough...
Wayne Dunn
Nov 20, 2025
Wayne Dunn, 92, beloved Husband, Son, Father, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on November 20, 2025. He entered this world on February 27, 1933 in Morgantown, WV, born to Clarence and Mary Dunn. He had seven brothers and three sisters.
Wayne graduated from the University High School in 1952 and worked for different coal mines in West...
Deanna Cummings
Nov 18, 2025
Deanna Marcia Cummings, 61, passed away in Newcastle, Wyoming on November 18, 2025, at Weston County Manor surrounded by loved ones. Deanna was born in Mr. Vernon, Illinois on December 12, 1963. She is the fifth of nine children born to Peggy Dean Morris and Minfred Edward Smith.
Deanna married Roy Allen Cummings on December 26, 1983, in Wayne City, Illinois...
John Fowler
Oct 23, 2025
John Bruneau Fowler, 55, of Newcastle, passed away in a motorcycle accident outside Newcastle, October 23, 2025.
Johnny was born December 4, 1969 in Antioch, CA and grew up on Bethel Island, CA where he enjoyed fishing and exploring the river. In 2002, he moved to Newcastle, WY where Tiffany Kosta (the love of his life) was already there waiting for...
Shelby Wilson
Oct 17, 2025
Shelby Jean Benton Wilson was called home on October 17, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born on September 14, 1937, to Ruby and Barley Benton in Lumberton, NC and was one of 11 children.
She graduated high school in St. Pauls, NC where she met Bruce Russell Wilson, he served in the Army and was stationed at Fort...
JoAnn Fassbender
Oct 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 October 11, 2025, at the age of 92. JoAnn lived her life fully and well. JoAnn’s kind, caring and helpful spirit will be deeply missed. We have profound gratitude for the presence of JoAnn...
Rueben Winter
Sep 30, 2025
Rueben Winter, age 85, passed away on September 30, 2025, at his home in Upton, Wyoming.
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, and later with cousins Dean and Wanda Materi alongside their children Ron, Randy, Doug, Paul...
James Martens
Sep 30, 2025
Obituary: James Everett Martens
On Sept. 30, 2025, James Everett Martens, our beloved husband and father, and adored grandfather, saddled up one last time and rode on to greener pastures. His humor stayed with him up until the bitter end. When the nurses asked what he had done that day, he’d say, “Oh, just punching dogies.”
James Everett Martens, 78, was born...
Alberta Hando
Sep 21, 2025
Alberta Eva Hando, 101, of Newcastle, Wyoming passed away September 21, 2025 at Weston County Health Services. She was born in Jump River, Wisconsin on November 25, 1923 to Reginald and Olive Fall. The second child of 12. Alberta attended several country schools including the original Elk Mountain School. When she finished 8th grade, her education ended. She was needed...
Janet Schultz
Sep 18, 2025
Funeral services for Janet K. Shultz will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Newcastle, Wyoming.
Janet passed away on Thursday, September 18th in her home, surrounded by her children. She was 76 years old.
Janet was born February 9, 1949, in Hot Springs, SD to Earl and Mae Christensen. She was...
Michael Farnsworth
Sep 14, 2025
Michael Errol Farnsworth Sr., 75, beloved spouse, father, and son, was called to his eternal resting place on September 14, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He entered this world on August 14, 1950, in Newcastle, WY, born to Gerald and Emma Farnsworth.
He joined the United States Marine Corp in 1969 where he and served in Vietnam before being...
Patricia Haglund
Sep 14, 2025
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Haglund, who died on September 14, 2025, at the age of 85. Patricia was born to Clarence and Marjorie Cotton on November 23, 1939, in Newcastle, WY. Patricia was the oldest of three children and was raised on a ranch in Weston County.
She attended a country school for her early...
Lois Johnson
Sep 12, 2025
Lois Leone Johnson passed away at Mondell Heights Assisted Living in Newcastle, Wyoming on the 12th of September 2025. Lois was born on the family farm north of McVille, North Dakota on the 6th of May, 1928 to Roy Johnson and Thelma (Ophaug) Johnson. She was the oldest of three daughters. Lois always loved being her dad’s “right-hand man” on...
Helen Patricia Nicolls
Sep 6, 2025
Long time Newcastle, Wyoming area rancher, Helen Patricia Hansen Nicolls, age 92, passed away September 6, 2025, at her ranch home surrounded by her family.
Helen was born August 19, 1933 at Pedro, Wyoming, west of Newcastle, to Carl and Ella Toth Hansen.
Helen attended school in Newcastle and graduated from Newcastle High School. She married Corbin Nicolls, from Pringle, SD, on...
Russ and Ruth Christensen
Aug 30, 2025
Chris (Russ) R. Christensen August 4, 1930 – August 30, 2025
Ruth M. Christensen November 9, 1924 – January 17, 2014
Chris (Russ) was born to Chris Christensen and Ann (Trapp) Christensen on August 4, 1930 on the ranch on the Cheyenne River Road in Niobrara County. He lived on the ranch all his life except for the two years he served...
Neela Beardsley
Aug 20, 2025
Neela, of Newcastle, WY, passed away on August 20, 2025, in Newcastle at the age of 59.
Neela was born December 2, 1965, to Neil and Darlene Beardsley. She attended school in Newcastle, graduating in 1984, attended college in Torrington for one year then returned to Newcastle. She held a few jobs but managing a bookstore and then caring for dogs...
Elaina Robinson
Aug 15, 2025
Full obituary to follow. Family will hold private services on a future date.
Mildred Butolph
Jul 26, 2025
Mildred R. (Gibbs) Butolph, 91, Weston County native, died Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Peaceful Pines Memory Care Facility in Rapid City, SD.
Mildred was born July 17, 1934, in Casper, WY, the daughter of Joseph Gibbs and Ruth (Ramsay) Gibbs.
Mildred grew up on the Cheyenne River south of Newcastle, WY. She attended 7 Mile School and Upton High School in...
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