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
Russell Charles Simmons, age 53
Russell Charles Simmons was born on January 11, 1973, in Norton, Kansas, to Douglas and Ivalene (Holtze) Simmons. He grew up in Oshkosh, Nebraska, where he attended Garden County High School. During his time there, Russ was an outstanding student and athlete, playing football and graduating as class salutatorian. He went on to attend Chadron State College, where he earned his bachelor’s degre... Read More
Danny Strawder, age 77
Danny Strawder age 77 of Burwell, NE, formerly of Merna, NE passed away April 28, 2026, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, NE. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Online words of remembrance or condolence may be left at govierbrothers.com Danny K. Strawder was born on December 12, 1948, in Denver, C... Read More
Ernest Gibson, age 70
Ernest William Gibson age 70 of Arnold formerly of Broken Bow, died May 4, 2026, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be held on Saturday May 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Wellfleet Cemetery. A visitation will be held Saturday morning May 9, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Please dress casually. Memorials are suggested to the... Read More
Linda Rosentreader, age 75
Linda Diane (Dickey) Rosentreader age 75 of Ansley, NE passed away on April 28, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital, surrounded by her loving family Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Kathy Salts PMA. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Ansley Library, Ansley Public Schools, or Ansley Fire & Rescue.... Read More
Shari McCallum, age 70
Shari (Casteel) McCallum of Carrollton, Texas. Shari (Casteel) McCallum was born in Loup City, Nebraska on April 10, 1956, to Ralph and Norma (Kaelin) Casteel of Westerville Nebraska. She attended grade school at Westerville until 5th grade. At age 7 she accepted Christ as her Savior at during a Bible school time at one of the little churches in Westerville. In January of 1967 her parents e... Read More
