Terry Mitchyl Martin, 77, of Sutherland, formerly of Holyoke, Colo., passed away on Feb. 7, 2026 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, following a 10-day hospital stay, after a courageous 18-year battle with prostate cancer. Born on Sept. 11, 1948, Terry lived a life rich in hard work, resilience, faith, and deep love for […]

Maria Cruz Valdez, 97, passed away peacefully in the early morning of February 7, 2026, at Great Plains Health. She was born Maria Cruz Martinez in Aguascalientes, Mexico, on May 3, 1928, to Jesus Martinez Sousa and Maria Escalera Martinez. She was the second child of four children, the youngest daughter and the longest surviving […]

Norman Wayne Newport died Thursday, Jan., 15, 2026, of lung cancer at the age of 89. He lived a long, full, and fruitful life.  Norman was born on Oct. 26, 1936, to Alvin and Mildred Newport in Hayes Center. He was the second child of four children, joining older brother Jim and later younger sister […]

Mary Etta Witt, 84, passed away on Jan. 31, 2026. She was born to Marion and Isabell (Dwyer) Triplett in Lamar, Colo. on June 4, 1941. She grew up mostly in Keystone and surrounding areas. Mary attended Ogallala High School and then later obtained her GED in 1980. She was married to Robert “Bob” Bowker […]

Marie Betty Reichert, 91, passed away Feb. 1, 2026. Marie was born Aug. 27, 1934 to Edward and Bertha Sindelar Janecek in North Platte where she grew up. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1952 then worked as a secretary at the high school for five years before going to work for Rittner […]

Rex Lloyd Boggs was welcomed into his heavenly home on Jan. 20, 2026 at the age of 70. He passed peacefully with his family at his side. Rex was born on Sept. 26, 1955 in North Platte to Ron and Wanda Boggs. He grew up with a love for the land and a tireless work […]

Robert “Bob” A. Flock, 88, of North Platte peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at The Maples at Centennial following a battle with cancer. Robert was born Aug. 15, 1937 in Curtis to Lillie and Lawrence Flock. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1956. After graduation, he served time in the […]

Tyler Jacob Beckius, 28, of North Platte passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 18, 2026 at Great Plains Health. Tyler was born on July 17, 1997 to Christopher and Jacqueline Beckius at GPRMC in North Platte. He grew up surrounded by family and friends who loved him deeply. Tyler found his greatest peace in the outdoors. […]

Norman Wayne Newport died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 of lung cancer at the age of 89. He lived a long, full, and fruitful life. Norman was born on October 26, 1936, to Alvin and Mildred Newport in Hayes Center, Nebraska. He was the second child of four children, joining older brother Jim and later younger […]

Arla Joyce Reichenberg, age 89, of Arthur County, ended her earthly journey and went to heaven on Jan. 17, 2026, at Acura Healthcare in North Platte. Arla was born on Sept. 23, 1936 in Lexington to Edwin and Edna (Cramer) Carlson. She grew up in northeast Dawson County in the Sumner area where her parents […]