Obituaries

Earl Walter Shelbourn Jr., known simply as “Junior,” passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, at Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, Nebraska. He was 78 years old.

Sara Irene Tinant of the Lakeview area was born in Valentine, Nebraska on September 4,1956 to Bob and Geraldine (Hutchison) Tinant. She died on July 16, 2026 at the Cherry County Hospital.

Donna Rae Goodwin went onto heaven on June 15, 2026. Donna, born to Marjorie and Eldon King on July 17, 1955, in Madison County, MT, was a woman of strength until the very end of her life on earth. Her life, marked by hard work, perseverance and 51-year, 348-day marriage to the love of her life, will be remembered by many. She graduated from Cody-Kilgore High School in 1973 and went to college throughout her adult life, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing along with two Masters Degrees. Donna was best known in the world of nursing, first becoming a nurse’s aide, then a Registered Nurse and then working her way into administration and organizational development.

Continued from page 2 Glen Huddle passed away on June 29, 2026, in Yankton, SD at the age of 97. Glen was born at home in Millboro, SD on October 27, 1928, and grew up on a cattle ranch in South Central South Dakota homesteaded by his father in 1925.

Lewis Seals Coleman, 97, passed away in the early morning hours on June 25, 2026. He was not afraid and he was ready to go, leaving this world as quiet and peaceful as he had lived.

by Shawn “Smith” Peirce Images can say so much more than words - but words can help frame the images, if they’re chosen carefully. Paul Fell was a master of communicating through images, specifically cartoons, for most of his nearly 80 years on this Earth.

Richard Lee “Dick” Roosa of Valentine, NE, passed away on May 14, 2026. Born on September 23, 1943 in Valentine, Dick lived a full and purposeful life in the community he called home.

Rosetta Reisinger, 98, of Aurora, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Memorial Community Care. Rosie’s wishes were to be cremated.

Rodelio Magno Castillo, aka Rod, “Rockin Rod”, or “Dork Boy”, age 59, passed peacefully in his sleep on June 8, 2026, at his home in North Platte, NE. Rod was born on November 29, 1966.

Mary Hannah Melton Kerr was born on December 6, 1932 on the farm located near Valentine, NE. She joined her older siblings Chester, Harry, and Doris. She grew up on the family farm and attended grade school at the Ward Country school. As a child she enjoyed most school subjects and excelled at memorizing and reciting poems. She liked being outdoors and exploring the canyons with childhood friends. Mary attended Valentine High School before marrying her childhood friend, Willie Kerr. They were blessed with two daughters Kathy and Peggy.