Beverly Schaffert, age 74
Beverly Joy Kimball Schaffert, age 74, of Callaway passed away Friday, May 15th at the Callaway Good Life Center surrounded by family and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 23rd at 10:30 AM with Pastor Karla Sheffy residing. Burial will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Callaway, with a luncheon to follow held at United Methodist Church in Callaway. Visitation and time... Read More
Jimmy Ash, age 74
With heavy hearts we remember Jim Ash—an irreplaceable soul who left this world peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell Nebraska. At 74 years old, Jim’s life was a testament to kindness, strength, and unwavering love. Once of Sargent Nebraska, he touched everyone he met with his genuine spirit and boundless generosity. The funeral services will be held... Read More
Connie Pearson, age 75
Connie Pearson age 75 passed away May 14, 2026, in her hometown of Broken Bow, NE after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Custer County Foundation c/o Connie Pearson. A visitation and time to greet the ... Read More
Walter “Wayne” Hogg, age 74
Walter “Wayne” Hogg, 74, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away at home on January 3, 2026. Wayne was born on October 3, 1951, in Loup City, Nebraska. He was the oldest child of Keith and Marilyn (Patterson) Hogg. Wayne attended Ansley Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1970. He continued his education at Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte for one year and then attende... Read More
Alice Tobey, age 66
Alice Tobey age 66, of Merna, NE passed away May 13, 2026, at the Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, NE after a five and half year battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Nebraska Medicine Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Cent... Read More
Ray Taylor, age 87
Ray Seaton Taylor, age 87, of Broken Bow, Nebraska went to be with his Lord and savior May 6, 2026, just 7 hours before his 88th birthday. I’m sure you’re reading this and thinking “the math ain’t mathin”. For the first 65 years of Ray’s life, he celebrated his birthday on May 7th. When he turned 65 and qualified for Medicare/Social Security, everything was denied. We eventuall... Read More
Leland "Lee" Olson, age 70
Leland “Lee” Olson went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Due to complications after his second heart surgery. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Burial will follow in the Round Valley cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Govier Brothers Mortuary to help with funeral expenses. A visitation will be... Read More
Deborah Mattox, age 72
Deborah Mattox age 72 of Broken Bow, NE passed away on May 8, 2026, at the Kearney regional Medical Center in Kearney. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Church of God, 1105 South E Street, Broken Bow, NE 68822. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 13 th , from 1:00 to 7:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary, with the family greeting friends from 5... Read More
Michael Crawford, age 88
Michael Earl Crawford, known fondly as Mike, was born May 3, 1938, near Omaha, Nebraska. He passed away May 8, 2026, at his home in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Mike was raised in Curtis, Nebraska, by his loving parents, James and Ethel Crawford. He attended the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis through his junior year of high school. From there, he attended Bob Jones University... Read More
Laken Myron Dobbs
Laken Myron Dobbs, beloved son of Emily Wamsley and Tyler Dobbs, was born silent on May 5, 2026, at Hastings, NE. Though your time with us was short, you were treasured from the moment we knew of your existence. We will hold you again in heaven. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Ansley Cemetery. Laken is survived by his parents, Emily Wamsley and Ty... Read More
