Obituary Listing

Jun 6, 2026

Willard Emerson Henry, Jr. “JR”

Makizita Wakpa Hoksila – White River Boy

Born August 5, 1980, in Yankton, SD to Willard Henry, Sr. and Irene Rodriguez Bordeaux. He attended St. Francis Indian School and Clovis High School, NM. Following graduation, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army and served his country, including a deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His...

Jun 5, 2026

Services are pending at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines for Selene Knuth, age 64 of Valentine. She passed away on June 5, 2026, in Rapid City, SD.

Jun 2, 2026

Kelly Duane Grimshaw was born in Reliance, South Dakota on November 20, 1942, to Dorothy and Walter Grimshaw. In 1947, his family moved from Reliance to Mission, South Dakota, where many of his lifelong memories and roots were formed.

Kelly was a spirited teenager who loved fast cars, Rod Stewart, Bob Segar and Huey Lewis & The News. As a young...

May 27, 2026

Gary Ray Sadi, age 84, passed away on May 27, 2026, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska, surrounded by his family.

Gary was born on January 5, 1942, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Dewey and Lila (Beavers) Sadi. After graduating from high school in 1960, he began building houses, which sparked his lifelong love of working with his hands...

May 24, 2026

Dennis Arthur AhrensOctober 4, 1941 – May 24, 2026

Dennis Arthur Ahrens was born at home in Ewington Township, Jackson County, Minnesota, on October 4, 1941, to Arthur Reinhold Ahrens and Jeannette Elvira Olney. From his earliest days, Dennis was surrounded by faith, family, and the quiet strength of rural life, hard work, and community. He treasured his siblings, Dave, Betty,...

May 17, 2026

Neale Eldon Perrett was born in Hyannis, NE on July 30, 1931, to Walter and Frances (Gross) Perrett, the youngest of five children. He passed away on May 17, 2026, at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, NE.

Neale lived his first four years in the Hyannis area before moving onto the Joe and Harry Minor Ranch (between Hyannis and Merriman)...

May 14, 2026

RICHARD LEE ROOSA

Richard Lee "Dick" Roosa of Valentine, Nebraska, passed away on May 14, 2026. Born on September 23, 1943 in Valentine, Dick lived a full and purposeful life in the community he called home.

Dick was the son of the late Robert and Fern Roosa. He grew up in the Sandhills of Nebraska, where he developed the strong, loyal character...

May 14, 2026

Betty Jean Osburn Copeland, 97, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at her daughters’ home. She was surrounded by family and her special puppies, Joy and Mae (affectionately called Sweet Pea by Grammy). She was born on April 12, 1929, at the family homestead south of Sparks, Nebraska. Betty was the sixth child born to Albert and Lillian Osburn....

Apr 30, 2026

Obituary for Carol Louise (Adkisson) Hammer May 7, 1946 – April 30, 2026

Carol Louise (Adkisson) Hammer lived a life defined by love, connection, and an unwavering devotion to her family. Born on May 7, 1946, in York, Nebraska, she brought light and joy into the lives of those around her from the very beginning and she never stopped.

Carol grew up...

Mar 31, 2026

Scott Eugene McClellen was born on January 13, 1958, in North Platte, NE to Donald and Yvonne (Larson) McClellen. He grew up in Maxwell, NE and attended school there, graduating from Maxwell High School in 1976.

After high school Scott was hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad in North Platte, NE. He was a pipe fitter, switchman, brakeman, conductor, engineer,...

Mar 25, 2026

Edward “Mike” Arnold, born March 4, 1949, in Valentine, NE, passed away March 25, 2026 in Omaha Nebraska. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Patricia Arnold; his siblings, Mary Kay Lessert, Tom, Patricia Arnold, Eileen Angell, Peggy Hall, and Duffy; and his eldest grandson, Wyatt Arnold.

Mike is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Arnold, with whom...

Mar 21, 2026

A celebration of life for Janet K. Worth will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 1-4 PM at the Norden Fair Building. Janet passed away on March 21, 2026, in Ainsworth, NE.

Janet is survived by:Husband- Corky of SpringviewStep Sons-Terry of Lake of the Ozark                   Rod-of Kansas City

Sandoz Chapel of the...

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...