Obituary Listing

Mar 7, 2026

Bernard J. Miles, 93, of Valentine, Nebraska, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Bernard was born on January 10, 1933, the youngest of six children born to Austin P. and Mae (Lester) Miles in a sod house two miles northeast of Brownlee, Nebraska. He attended grade school in District 37, completing grades one through seven at...

Feb 24, 2026

A celebration of life service for Jackie Ferguson age 85 of Wood Lake will be held at a later date.  Jackie died Feb. 24 in her home. Survivors

Husband-Arch Ferguson of Wood Lake Children-Bobbie Graff and husband Todd of Ainsworth Jimmy Ferguson of Johnstown Mike Ferguson and wife Sara of Wood Lake Kathy Hammond and husband Justin...

Feb 24, 2026

A celebration of life for Augusta Louise Hayes age 77 of Valentine and Denver, CO are pending and with be held at a later date.  She passed away on February 24, 2026, at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine.

Survivor Daughter-Wendy Murphy of Valentine.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with service arrangements.

Feb 15, 2026

Eugene Darrel Parkhurst was born on April 22, 1951, in Gordon, NE, to Darell and Colleen (Knudsen) Parkhurst. He was the oldest of 5 children. He attended and graduated from Valentine High School in 1969. After graduating he started his lifelong career of ranching.  Ranches he worked on include the Arabia, Dam, and Kime ranches. He and his wife...

Feb 13, 2026

Eugene "Gene" Wilber Lurz was born August 28th, 1941, to Herbert and Ida (Schultz) Lurz, in Valentine, NE.  He grew up near and attended elementary school in Crookston, NE.  Gene graduated from Valentine High School in 1959.

In 1965, Gene was drafted into the Army and trained as a helicopter mechanic.  He served in Vietnam from September...

Feb 7, 2026

Irvin Orlando Sallette Sr. was born to Freddie and Gail Harris Sallette on October 27, 1969, in Macon, GA.  He attended Southwest High School in Macon.

Irvin enlisted in the United States Army on November 30, 1990, and was discharged, February 1, 1991.

Later in life Irvin met and married Anita Whiting in Valentine, NE.  ...

Jan 9, 2026

Gary Wayne Stoeger was born February 18, 1960 to Robert Sr. and Norma (Brown) Stoeger in Valentine, NE. He joined older sister, Karen and older brother, Robert Jr. Younger brothers Mark, Doug, and David followed. Gary forged his own path through and around societal norms from an early age. He most likely caused quite a few educators to question...

Jan 8, 2026

Cheryl Lynn Bennett, age 68, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at her home in Valentine, NE, in the loving presence of her husband, Rick Bennett.

Cheryl was born on July 22nd, 1957, in Valentine, NE, to Norma Porath. She was raised and loved by her parents Norma and Wayne Porath.

Cheryl found the...

Dec 28, 2025

William Mathias Hoffman was born in Valentine, Nebraska on December 30, 1947 to Walter and Eva (Marshall) Hoffman.  He passed away on December 28, 2025 at his home in Valentine, Nebraska.

William was never married. He enjoyed working puzzles.  He worked as a custodian at the Valentine High School and also a housekeeper at the Cherry County...

Dec 23, 2025

Basil was born on January 8, 2025 in Worland Wyoming.  His father Jake was as proud as can be to finally have the son he always wanted.  He was a happy and alert child.  Never missing a thing.  Basil was happiest outdoors and loved watching animals and he really liked blueberries.

Basil's life was tragically cut short...

Dec 15, 2025

Gregory "Greg" Weldon Hobbs, 72 of Maxwell  , NE formerly of Kilgore, NE passed away in his sleep on December 15, 2025, in Maxwel, NE.

Greg was born November 22, 1953, at Princeton, Missouri to Russell and Nelda (Stanturf) Hobbs.

Greg grew up and attended Princeton High School where he was a standout football and...

Dec 1, 2025

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Please click on the link blow to live stream service. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83116483466?pwd=HENRdaNmbFLvK29jp1mvQEvb65P6NJ.1 Meeting ID: 831 1648 3466 Passcode: 197532

Barbara Emma (Vrbka) Schmit passed away December 1st in North Platte, Nebraska. Barbara was born October 5th, 1922, in Ulysses, Nebraska to Lou and Emma...

Nov 22, 2025

Robert (Bob) J. Lower was born August 11, 1935, at home north of Valentine, NE to Roy and Luella (Grooms) Lower.  He passed away November 22, 2025 at Rock County Long Term Care.  He attended Harmony grade school and graduated from Valentine Rural High School in 1955.  During his senior year he met the love of his life, Evelyn...

Nov 12, 2025

Barbara "Bobbie" Ann Lesher of Valentine Nebraska died peacefully at Sandhill's Care Center in Ainsworth Nebraska on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Bobbie was born in Grand Island Nebraska on June 10th, 1928, to Bernie and Anne McGuire.  She was welcomed home by her big sister Lois Leta. Bobbie attended a country school near Brownlee, Nebraska and graduated from Thomas...

Nov 8, 2025

Wendy Elaine Way was born on November 15, 1970, in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan to Claudia Jean Syrell and Alburn Phillip Way.  She passed away on November 8, 2025, at her home in Valentine, NE at the age of 54.

Wendy attended school and graduated college with a master's degree in political science and mental health counseling.  ...

Nov 1, 2025

Virginia Cress Vaughn Witte passed away at the Cherry County Hospital on  November 1, 2025 at the age of 90. Virginia better known as Ginny was born to Victor Clair and Joy Stillwell Vaughn on June 30th, 1935.  Ginny married Gilbert J. Witte on July 19th, 1952.   They were blessed with 4 children, Vicky Cumbow, Duane Witte, Gordon Witte...

Oct 31, 2025

Darlene (Steele) Huddle, 93, passed away on October 31, 2025 in Yankton, SD. Darlene was born in Winner, SD on April 21, 1932 and spent her childhood years in Clearfield, SD.  Some of her best childhood memories were of working alongside her father in the town's one grocery store, which her family owned and operated. Darlene learned an incredible...

Oct 25, 2025

Loren Dean Elliott, age 79, of Valentine, Nebraska, passed away on October 25, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.

Loren was born on August 2, 1946, in Thedford, Nebraska, to Harry and Tracy Elliott. He attended Antelope Valley and Thedford Elementary Schools and graduated from Thedford High School in 1965.

After graduation, Loren...

Oct 20, 2025

Geneva Darlene Thomas was born September 5, 1936 in Colome, South Dakota to Meredith and Edna Lampitt Stone. Most of her childhood was spent growing up in Milboro, South Dakota. That is where she met and married the love of her life, Donald Thomas.  They were married on September 4, 1954 and were blessed with three children, Janet, Deborah,...

Oct 17, 2025

Steven Keith Lurz was born September 13th, 1963, in Valentine, NE.  He passed away on October 17th, 2025, at his sister's home in Lyons, NE.

Steve fought a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.  Steve was the beloved son of Lloyd and Barbara Lurz.  Steve was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all who...