Obituaries
Michael Farnsworth
Sep 14, 2025
Michael Erroll 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...
Helen Weyrich
Jul 25, 2025
Helen Lorraine Doll Weyrich
October 14, 1929 – July 25, 2025
We are sad to announce the passing of 95-year-old, long time Newcastle resident, and beloved teacher Helen Weyrich. She was born in her grandmother’s bedroom on October 14, 1929, near Custer, South Dakota, during the Great Depression. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years Paul Weyrich; her...
Karen Hutchinson
Jul 19, 2025
Obituary for Karen Mills Hutchinson
June 6, 1960 – July 19, 2025
Karen Mills Hutchinson, 65, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away at home after a long struggle with the lasting effects of her stroke and heart disease on July 19, 2025. Born in Gillette, Wyoming on June 6, 1960, Karen was the beloved daughter of Reynard and Alice Mills of the Carlile,...
Connie Tooman
Jul 14, 2025
Connie Lou Tooman, 77, of New Castle, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at her home on July 14th, 2025.
Born in 1948 on a farm in Minnesota, Connie's love for the land shaped both her life and her career. She began an accomplished career in agriculture with Pioneer Hybrid, where she was widely respected for her expertise and passion. Later, she and...
Dale Comer
Jul 7, 2025
Dale Lee Comer (78) of Newcastle, WY, made his transition from this earth on July 7, 2025. Dale was born on December 26, 1946 to Jack Buckley and Hazel Merle (Drake) Comer in Hot Springs, SD. He was the eldest of four children. After graduating high school, he was drafted into the Army where he proudly served his country through...
Brooks Tanner Venema
Jul 5, 2025
Our precious son, grandson, nephew, and miracle, Brooks Tanner Venema, passed away in the arms of his loving parents on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at just four months old. Though his time with us was brief, Brooks made an unforgettable impact on all who knew him. He was a light, a fighter, and a reminder of the strength that can...
Joe Miller
Jun 26, 2025
Joe Grant Miller, born on April 17, 1976, in Grants, New Mexico, passed away on June 26, 2025, at the age of 49, in Weston County. Throughout his life Joe was known for his vibrant spirit and the laughter he brought into every room he entered. His energetic nature and sense of humor endeared him, as he was always ready...
Gary Bennett
Jun 23, 2025
Gary Lee Bennett passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2025 at Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, Wyoming surrounded by his family. He was an amazing father, brother, uncle, cousin, and a friend to many. He worked hard to help change the lives of those he knew for the better.
Gary was born and raised in Newcastle, Wyoming and stayed there...
Robert Perino
Jun 13, 2025
Robert “Bob” Perino was born on January 18, 1930, and was the youngest child of Felix and Mary C. Perino in Newcastle, WY. Bob was raised on the family ranch on Oil Creek with his three siblings, Victoria (Mayberry), Albert, and “Little” Mary. Bob grew up learning the ranching way of life and attended the country school down the road...
Carolyn Anderson
Jun 12, 2025
Carolyn Janet (Vurm) Anderson, 86, died in her sleep on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Weston County Manor, in Newcastle, WY. Carolyn was born in Parker, SD to Lillian Adeline (Dirks) Vurm and Joseph Vurm on June 30, 1938, and married Roger Arthur Anderson of Madison, SD on December 18, 1957, in Parker, SD.
Grateful for sharing her life are...
Dalton Shrader
May 30, 2025
The family is saddened to announce the passing of Dalton Wayne Shrader May 30, 2025, 31 years old, Was taken way too soon. He loved nothing more than making memories with his family and friends. From being in the outdoors fishing, camping, and even putting his amazing artist ability to show doing his loved passion of welding. Dalton was born...
Ethan Schuessler
May 30, 2025
Ethan Schuessler, a bright spirit known for his loving nature, infectious laughter, and selfless help. Ethan Schuessler was called home to God on May 30, 2025. Though it was sooner than we would have liked, we know that God's plans are far greater than ours. Born on June 7, 1998, in Casper, Wyoming to Tracey Long and Andrew Schuessler, Ethan...
Glenn Taylor
May 8, 2025
Glenn Taylor age 74, passed away on May 8, 2025, in Lusk, Wyoming.
Born on December 1, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, Glenn was the son of Charles and Luella Taylor. After graduating high school, he proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served as a radio repair technician.
In the late 1970s, Glenn made Lusk his home and began...
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