Obituaries

Scottsbluff Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Scottsbluff, Nebraska area

Ellen Marlene Cline

Ellen Marlene Cline

Feb 21, 2026

Ellen Marlene Cline, age 77, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at UCHealth Hospital in Greeley, Colorado. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Summer 2026. Ellen will be laid to rest alongside her beloved parents at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering, Nebraska. Online condolences may be made by visiting her obituary...

Joseph Carl Eiserman

Joseph Carl Eiserman

Feb 20, 2026

Joseph Carl Eiserman, age 91, of Bayard, Nebraska, died Friday, February 20, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes, and services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made by visiting Joseph’s obituary page, viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Joseph was born on October 23, 1934, the only...

Joyce Dawn Kearns

Joyce Dawn Kearns

Feb 20, 2026

Joyce Dawn Kearns, age 70, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away at her home on Friday, February 20, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Legacy of the Plains Museum in Gering. Cremation has taken place in accordance with her wishes. Memorials may be made in care of...

Nancy Ann Pepler

Nancy Ann Pepler

Feb 20, 2026

Nancy Ann Pepler (Holbrook), age 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. A private family burial will take place in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, where Nancy will be quietly laid to rest and reunited with her beloved husband, Andy. Those wishing to honor Nancy’s memory and express condolences...

Ronald "Ron" Allen Dean

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...

Fred Allen Lockwood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...