Janice Brown, age 63
Janice Marie Brown of Arcadia, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the age of 63, following an automobile accident. Born on April 18, 1963, in Ord, Nebraska, to Eldon and Janet (Bogus) Psota, Janice attended Vinton Grade School and graduated from Ord High School in 1981. On December 5, 1981, she married Raymond Brown, with whom she shared a deep love for cattle and farming. T... Read More
Kathleen Jo Hood, age 80
Kathleen Jo (Caha) Hood, age 80, of Thedford, NE, passed away on July 1, 2026. Kathy was born in Alliance, NE, on May 11, 1946, to Bernard and Hazel Caha. Kathy was the youngest of two children. Born, raised, and confirmed under God in the United Church of Christ faith, Kathy joined several churches along her life journey, including Hemingford, Lincoln, Crete, & Thedford UCC. Kathy atten... Read More
Helen Claire (McCormick) Lindly, age 86
Helen Claire (McCormick) Lindly, age 86, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska on July 1, 2026. Helen was born on June 28, 1940, to Edward and Pearl (Dugger) McCormick and was raised in Brewster, Nebraska. She attended Brewster Rural School, where she was an active student. Known by her classmates as "Irish" she embraced her Irish herita... Read More
Joe E. Finney, age 71
Joe E. Finney passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at age 71. Joe was born in North Platte on February 5, 1955, to Hubert F. and Hazelle (Beguin) Finney. He came home to brother Mike at the ranch south and east of Seneca where he lived his best life. Joe attended country school across the road from his Uncle Bob. His classmates included his cousins, the Warren’s, Licking’s, and Madron’s.... Read More
Richard “Dick” Downey, age 86
Richard “Dick” Eugene Downey passed away peacefully, with family at his bedside, on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the age of 86. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Anselmo, NE. Burial will follow in the Dale Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider a memorial donation to St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery ... Read More
Terry Glaze, age 78
Terry Glaze was born July 27, 1947, in Broken Bow, Neb. to Maxine and Keith Glaze. He died in Lincoln on June 5, 2026. Terry graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1965 and especially enjoyed Latin and Spanish classes with Mrs. Schwengle and working on the school newspaper. He joined DeMolay in his sophomore year. He was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Broken Bow. Terry e... Read More
Kent Smith, age 70
Funeral Service for Kent L. Smith age 70 of Bassett, NE will be held on Friday (July 3, 2026) at 10:00 AM at the Bassett Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Sybrant Cemetery southeast of Bassett. Kent Smith passed away Sunday (June 28, 2026) at the Rock County Hospital in Bassett. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Wife: Faye of Bassett Sons: Trevor (Amber) Smith of Cohagen, MT & Cameron (H... Read More
Theo Williams, age 32
Theo Williams, 32, of Elm Creek, Nebraska, formerly of Sargent, passed away on June 19, 2026, in Elm Creek. Theo was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Stacey Wendt-Young and Andy Williams. He attended Ravenna Elementary School before moving to Sargent, where he attended Sargent High School. During his school years, Theo participated in athletics and was active in all sports and high school rodeo. H... Read More
Lorna Garwood, age 70
Lorna Garwood age 70, of Whitman, NE, passed away on June 18, 2026. Lorna Garwood was born in Gordon, NE on March 26, 1956, to Dick and Geri Garwood. Lorna was the oldest of seven children. She grew up on a ranch near Kyle, South Dakota. Lorna graduated high school from Holy Rosary Indian Mission near Pine Ridge, South Dakota in 1975. Lorna married Lloyd York, Jr, in October of 1976. Th... Read More
Dan Smith, age 78
Dan Smith age 78, of Merna, NE passed away on June 21, 2026, in Merna, NE. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Burial will follow in the Merna Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Anselmo/Merna Schools Track & Field Program. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 24 th from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with a... Read More
