Gregory Allyn Pierce, age 71
Gregory Allyn Pierce of Oconto, NE passed away on June 5, 2026. Gregory was born on December 22, 1955, in Callaway to Allyn and Shirley (Lichtenberger) Pierce, the oldest of four children. He graduated from Callaway High School in 1974. While in high school he was selected to tour Europe in his junior year as a member of the American Youth Symphonic Band and Chorus and was named Nebraska�... Read More
Florence "Marla" Krout, age 81
Florence “Marla” Krout, age 81, a longtime resident of Arnold, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, at the Callaway Good Life Center where she had resided in recent years. A memorial service celebrating Marla’s life will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM. at the Arnold Baptist Church. Visitation and a time to greet the family will take place prior to the service at 9:30 A.M. ... Read More
Ann Bell, age 81
Ann Bell lived an extraordinary life. Born Elizabeth Ann on January 2, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas (though, as her family would say, never call her Elizabeth), she could not have imagined the many places life would take her. Her remarkable journey truly began when she married the love of her life, John Bell, on June 19, 1965. Their love story became their guiding light and remained a constant t... Read More
Doris David, age 90
Doris Evelyn David, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, with her family by her side while residing at her daughter’s home near Berwyn, Nebraska at the age of 90. Doris Evelyn was born on February 14, 1936, in Neligh, Nebraska, the daughter of Elmer E. and Dorothy D. (Senn) Welch. She received her education at Bartlett, Nebraska and Kennewick, Washing... Read More
Loretta Epp, age 60
Loretta Epp, age 60, passed away on May 23, 2026, at her home near Brewster. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Brewster Community Building. Memorials are suggested to the Brewster Volunteer Fire Department. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Broken Bow is assisting the family. Words of encouragement and remembrance can be left at govierbrothers.co... Read More
Iona Fisher, age 92
Iona M. Fisher, age 92, of Callaway, Nebraska, peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, May 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 27, 1933, in Gothenburg, Nebraska, to John and Lily (Dovenbarger) Parkhurst, Iona grew up attending public schools in Brady. She devoted over 30 years of her career to Becton Dickinson while residing in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Later, she moved ... Read More
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
