Rick Clark

Rick Clark, 65 passed away on March 12, 2025, in Newcastle, Wyo. at the Weston County Manor. He was born December 26, 1959 in Wilson, S.D. His family moved to Gillette in 1967 where he completed high school. He followed in his father’s footsteps and became a truck driver.

Loretta Fish

Loretta Lynn Fish lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to her family and community. Born on Tuesday, July 16, 1963 at 12:10 a.m. in Ainsworth, Nebr. to Harold and Annabelle Nelson. Loretta was the youngest of four girls. Being the baby, her sisters always kept close tabs on her.

Richard “Dick” Whipple

Richard “Dick” Whipple was born October 26, 1940 in Rosebud, S.D. to Alex “Bob” Whipple and Carrie (Coleman) Whipple who both preceded him in death. He was the youngest of five siblings.

Timothy Adair

Timothy Adair, “The Well Driller”, formerly of Walcott, ND passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at CHI Lisbon Health in Lisbon, ND. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m.

Shawn Marie Johnson

Shawn Marie Johnson, of Allen, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, at the age of 56.Born on December 8, 1968, Shawn dedicated her life to her family and friends. She was a beacon of kindness, generosity, and love, touching the lives of everyone who knew her.

Lois Gaskins

Lois R. Gaskins, 92, left us on March 1, 2025 at Box Butte General Hospital, Alliance, Nebr. She was residing in Alliance at Highland Park Assisted Living. Lois was a lifelong resident in Cherry County, she was a wise and beloved matriarch and was fondly referred to as “Mrs.Eli”. Lois R.

Leora Velma Denison

Leora Velma Denison, 89, of Tuthill, South Dakota passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at the Monument Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. Leora was born in Enduro, Nebraska on September 7, 1935, the daughter of General Lee and Neoma (Sherman) Hood.

Donna Matteson

Donnetta “Donna” Jean Matteson, 89, of Kadoka, SD, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, at the hospital in Philip, SD, surrounded by her loving family.Donna was born on October 20, 1935 in Gordon, Nebraska to Ruby J. Wren and Donald Cotton. She was raised by her mother and Joseph Parks.

Thomas Hammond

Thomas Anthony “Tom, Buzz” Hammond was born October 27, 1946 to Thomas Hammond and Nadine (Madrid) Hammond in San Francisco, California. After graduating high school he enlisted in the Navy and served during the Vietnam War.

Norma (Conroy) Bartlett July 5, 1925 - February 1, 2025

Norma Ruby (Conroy) Bartlett (99 years) was born July 5, 1925, in Batesland, South Dakota to Benjamin and Esther (Cottier) Conroy. She passed away peacefully February 1, 2025, at Ladow Court Assisted Living in Garfield, Wash.