Obituaries
Scottsbluff Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Scottsbluff, Nebraska area
Ronald "Ron" Allen Dean
Feb 18, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Allen Dean, age 69, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, after a courageous battle with leukemia. His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, with Pastor Charlie Bagley officiating. Memorials may be made...
Edie Wilson
Feb 22, 2026
Edie Wilson, age 78, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, in the comfort of her home. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, February 27, 2026, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 17 E 27th Street, Scottsbluff, with Pastor Kathy Montira officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering, Nebraska. Visitation will take place...
Fred Allen Lockwood
Feb 15, 2026
Fred Allen Lockwood, born April 13, 1940, in Odessa, Nebraska, to Thorval J. and Margaret (Schanou) Lockwood passed away February 15, 2026. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Vine United Methodist Church in Scottsbluff, Nebraska with Pastor Craig Collins officiating. Memorials may be made to Vine United Methodist Church, Scottsbluff, NE; Legacy of...
Cole Albert Thompson
Feb 10, 2026
Cole Albert Thompson, age 28, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Western Nebraska. His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2026, at First Baptist Church, 3009 Ave I, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, with Pastor Charlie Bagley officiating. Memorials made in care of the family for future needs may be mailed to Reverence...
Lacey Diane Body
Feb 6, 2026
Lacey Diane Body (Collins), age 44, passed away due to health complications on Friday, February 6, 2026, at her home in Mitchell, Nebraska. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at New Hope Assembly of God Church in Mitchell with Pastor Rebekah Burford officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Scottsbluff,...
Gary Martin Engelhaupt
Feb 3, 2026
Gary Martin Engelhaupt, age 81, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away February 3, 2026, at his home. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Gering. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place the following day, beginning at 11 a.m., at the church, with Fr. Todd Phillipsen...
Scott Bennett Knight
Feb 3, 2026
Scott Bennett Knight, age 63, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. No services are planned at this time, and cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Scott’s obituary page, viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.
Scott was born on May 22, 1962, in Scottsbluff,...
Cathleen Marie Longoria
Feb 1, 2026
Born on May 7, 1956, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, at St. Mary’s Catholic Hospital, to Frank and Margaret (Gallegos) Vargas, Cathleen lived a life defined by quiet devotion, deep love, and steady kindness. She passed away on February 1, 2026, at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado, following complications related to Multiple Myeloma. Her memorial service will be held at...
Sherman "Jim" James Sandlian
Jan 29, 2026
Sherman “Jim” James Sandlian, age 71, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home after living a life full of love. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes, and no services are scheduled at this time. Memorials may be made in care of the family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Jim’s...
Carey Ann Brown
Jan 22, 2026
Carey Ann Brown, age 76, of Mitchell, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. In accordance with her wishes no services are scheduled at this time.
Carey is survived by her children, Kate (Bob) West, Susannah (John) Velke, and Abby (Matt) Holzwarth; grandchildren, Jack and Lauren West, Kyleigh, Jackson, and Ainsley Adkins,...
Erika Pauline Savala
Jan 22, 2026
Erika P. Savala, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Details for her Celebration of Life will be shared as soon as they are available. Cremation has taken place and Erika will later be laid to rest beside her beloved grandparents at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Erika’s...
Angela R. Minch Rhamy
Jan 20, 2026
Angela R. Minch Rhamy, age 62, passed into Heaven on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska surrounded by her family and best friends. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Zion Evangelical Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Garry Schick officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in...
Camelia Arcoren
Jan 12, 2026
Camelia Arcoren, age 95, of Minatare, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m., followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2026, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Gering, Nebraska, with Fr. Gerald Harr as Celebrant. Inurnment...
Marilyn Jane Lindsey
Jan 5, 2026
Marilyn Jane Lindsey, age 81, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Services will be scheduled at a later date, and cremation has taken place in accordance with her wishes. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Marilyn’s obituary page, viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.
Marilyn was born July 27, 1944, in New Raymer,...
Leonard "Len" G. Tabor II
Jan 4, 2026
Leonard “Len” G. Tabor II, age 81, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away on January 4, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Gering Civic Center in Gering, Nebraska, with Pastor Frank Vargas and Sam Rubino officiating. Please join us for a gathering of...
Jimmy Ray Carlson
Dec 24, 2025
Jimmy Ray Carlson, age 89, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In recognition of Jim’s lifelong support of 4-H, memorials may be made to the Jim Carlson 4-H Memorial...
Francisco "Frank" Chavez Jr.
Dec 20, 2025
Francisco “Frank” Chavez Jr., age 73, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away on December 20, 2025, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:30 p.m., Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Hampton Inn & Suites Conference Center in Scottsbluff. A graveside service will follow...
Wayne Hilmer Hofmann
Dec 19, 2025
Wayne Hilmer Hofmann, 83, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away at his home on Friday, December 19, 2025, following complications from a stroke he suffered in late November. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the YMCA Trails West Kiwanis Lodge in Scottsbluff. In lieu of flowers or...
Levi Ortega Jr.
Dec 19, 2025
Our hearts are broken to share that our wonderful brother, Levi Ortega Jr., passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, after living with muscular dystrophy for fifteen years. Levi maintained his appreciation for neighbors, friends, family, generosity, and kindness. Details regarding future services will be announced when available. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Levi’s obituary page, viewable at...
Gloria Apodaca
Dec 17, 2025
Gloria Apodaca, age 69, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. A Rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m., followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m., on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Scottsbluff with Fr. Joseph Thambi as Celebrant. Inurnment...



