Thomas Jay Warren
Apr 15, 2026
Thomas Jay Warren, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in North Platte, Nebraska, on April 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 16, 1943, in Lexington, Nebraska, Tom’s life was one marked by devotion, craftsmanship, and faith.
Tom graduated from Lexington High School before proudly serving his country in the...
Barbara Ann McClellen
Apr 12, 2026
Barbara Ann McClellen, 82, of Elkhorn, NE, passed away April 12, 2026, in Elkhorn, NE. She was born on May 6, 1943, at Fort Francis E Warren in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Luther and Beulah (Gates) Bates. She grew up in North Platte, NE, where she attended school and graduated from North Platte High School in 1961.
After graduating from high school,...
Sharon Rae Beckius
Apr 11, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon Beckius, 79, of North Platte Passed away at Great Plains Health surround by her family on April 11, 2026. She was born February 2, 1947 at McCook, Nebraska to Twila (Gillespie) Meadows and Raymond E. Hrabe.
All of Sharon’s schooling was completed in North Platte. She graduated with the class of...
Susan L. Hiatt
Apr 4, 2026
Susan L. Hiatt, age 63, of Hershey, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at her home along the South Platte River.
Susan was born in Grand Island, Nebraska, on July 23, 1962, to Donald and Beverly (Pollries) Grieb. At age seven, her family moved to North Platte to a house as old as she was on Anna Street when her...
Curtis M. Bagnell
Mar 31, 2026
Curtis “Curt” M. Bagnell began his life on November 7, 1968 in Woburn, MA where his father’s family was from, to Thomas and Janice (VonLehe) Bagnell Jr. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. He passed away suddenly on March 31, at the Great Plains Health Hospital in North Platte, NE.
He moved with his family to Kansas, where...
Robert D. Frazier
Mar 30, 2026
Robert (Bob) Dean Frazier of North Platte died March 30th, 2026 at Great Plains Health Hospital after battling thyroid cancer for twelve years. He spent his final moments surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be at Carpenter Memorial Chapel on Monday, April 6th at 10 am with the Revered Mark Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery....
Norma Jean Martin
Mar 27, 2026
Norma Jean Suits Martin, age 89, passed away March 27, 2026. She was born August 15, 1936, to Richard M. Suits and Bertha Marie McGuire Suits at North Platte NE. Norma graduated North Platte High School and later attended Central Business College in Denver, Colorado. She was united in marriage October 2, 1955, to Robert D Martin in North Platte....
George Henry Pell, Jr.
Mar 26, 2026
George Henry Pell, Jr., a lifelong resident of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on March 26, 2026, in Omaha, NE. Born on September 19, 1952, George was a man marked by quiet strength and dedication, who lived a life grounded in service—both to his country and his community.
A proud graduate of North Platte High School (NPHS), George embarked on his...
Phillip Sam Wright
Mar 23, 2026
Phillip (Phil) S. “Sam” Wright, age 63, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at Great Plains Health.
Phil was born on January 24, 1963, in Santa Cruz, California, to Phillip and Suzanne (Huff) Wright. There he spent his childhood, attending Bay View Elementary and Santa Cruz High School. After school, Phil spent a few years finding his...
Gary Dale Peters
Mar 21, 2026
Gary Dale Peters gained his angel wings on March 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of quiet courage, kindness,positivity and steadfast strength. Greg said, “I often tell my children—and I told Dad many times—that ‘he wasthe strongest and most positive person I’ve ever known.’ Dad was an amputee and lived in a home in Ogallala,NE, yet through every challenge he...
Robert Dale Gifford
Mar 21, 2026
Robert Dale “Bob” Gifford, 65, of Paxton, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 21, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Bob was born December 17, 1960, in Sutherland, Nebraska, to Eben and Margaret Gifford. He was a lifelong resident of Paxton where he raised his two children, Amanda and Jeremy. Bob was a...
Darlene Jane Lyman
Mar 20, 2026
Darlene Jane Lyman was born on June 21, 1937, to George and Fern Booth in North Platte, Nebraska. She passed away on March 20, 2026.
Darlene graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in journalism with a minor in business administration from Colorado Women’s College in Denver. She was a member of the Beta Phi Gamma Honorary Journalism Society and...
Rosa Irene Courier
Mar 19, 2026
Rosa Irene Courier, a beloved figure whose life was marked by resilience, humor, and an indomitable zest for living, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at The Maples at Centennial nursing home in North Platte, her lifelong home and the city of her birth on February 9, 1935.
Rosa's journey began under tender circumstances, having been adopted by her aunt,...
Paul Gene Adkinson
Mar 18, 2026
Paul Gene Adkinson, 91, of North Platte, NE departed this life for Heaven on March 18, 2026. Paul “Gene” was born in Imperial on October 15, 1934 to Francis and Winnie (Nicholson) Adkinson. He married the love of his life, Beverley Gibson on August 14, 1955. Paul and Beverley both attended the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis,...
Billy J. Vogel
Mar 17, 2026
Billy Joe Vogel, born November 24, 1944, passed away on March 17, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and deep love for his family.
Billy was raised on a farm near Arnold, Nebraska, by his loving parents, Fred and Nova Vogel. Growing up in rural Nebraska instilled in him the strong work ethic and values that would guide...
Kent F. Kittle
Mar 14, 2026
Kent Fischer Kittle was born April 26, 1945, in Maxwell, Nebraska, to Ruby J. and Glenn C. Kittle, the youngest of three boys. Known for his kindness, generosity, sense of humor, and extraordinary musical talent, Kent passed away on March 14, 2026.
Music was central to Kent’s life from an early age. Taught first by his mother, he quickly developed a...
Lynn Riley
Mar 12, 2026
Lynn Edwin Riley passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026 at Great Plains Hospital in North Platte, Nebraska. Lynn was born September 12, 1940 at home in Trenton, Nebraska to William Edwin Riley and Grace Harriet Davis Riley.
He graduated from Trenton High School in 1958 and attended the University of Nebraska. Lynn started farming in 1959 with his grandfather, Ned...
Nilser Ninette Smith
Mar 6, 2026
Nilser Ninette Smith passed away at Great Plains Hospital on March 6, 2026. She was 86 years old. Nilser was born on March 16, 1939, in Puerto Rico and grew up in New York City. She met Dennis Smith, her husband of 43 years, while living in California. In 1973 they moved to North Platte, Nebraska, where they raised their...
Sandra Lea Morrison
Mar 6, 2026
Sandra L. Morrison, 82, of North Platte, passed away on March 6, 2026, at Linden Court.
Sandra was born on May 3, 1943, to Vernon and Elizabeth Jameson. She was one of six siblings and grew up in the Sandhills, graduating from Tryon High School in 1960. She later attended business school in Denver, where she married and had her first...
Daniel James Nisley
Mar 3, 2026
Daniel James Nisley, age 42, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Great Plains Health.
Daniel was born on May 14, 1983 and adopted by James and Shirley (Weskamp) Nisley of North Platte, NE. Daniel graduated from North Platte High School then went on to receive his associates as an electrician from Mid-Plains Community College. He worked...
