Obituaries

Kaylene Ducheneaux

January 23, 1981– August 27, 2023 Kaylene Ducheneaux, 42, of Lubbock, TX, and formerly of Eagle Butte, entered the Spirit World on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Lubbock. Funeral arrangements are pending with Rooks Funeral Services of Eagle Butte.

Pete Longbrake

Funeral arrangements are pending for Pete Longbrake, 91, formerly of Dupree, who recently passed away.
Willa Kaye Jones

Willa Kaye Jones

Willa Kaye Jones

Willa Kaye Jones died August 13, 2023 in Sioux Falls. She was 91 years old. She was known for her great wit, wisdom and enthusiasm for life. Willa Kaye was born to Mertie Lillian Gipson and Paul Eugene Byington on December 5, 1931.
DeMaris Ross

DeMaris Ross

DeMaris Ross

It is with deep sorrow that her family announces the passing of DeMaris (Fielder) Ross, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. DeMaris passed away on July 30, 2023, after a long battle with vascular and bone marrow disease at the age of 77. In 1946, DeMaris was born to Helen and Frank Ross.
Jamie Ducheneaux

Jamie Ducheneaux

Jamie Ducheneaux

Funeral services for Jamie Ducheneaux, 58, of Fargo, ND were held Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the Wakpala School. Burial was in the Ascension Episcopal Cemetery in Blackfoot under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge.

Shirley Fiddler

Shirley Fiddler, 68, of Green Grass entered the Spirit World on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Firesteel Health Center at Mitchell. Funeral arrangements are with Rooks Funeral Services of Eagle Butte.
Merriel McMacken Zimmer

Merriel McMacken Zimmer

Merriel McMacken Zimmer

Merriel McMacken Jewett Zimmer, 92, of Mesa, AZ passed away August 14, 2023. Funeral arrangements are pending. Merriel was born November 10, 1930 to Francis and Bertha McMacken at Trail City.

Jacinda Schweitzer

Jacinda Schweitzer, 32, of Minneapolis, MN and formerly of Timber Lake, died Monday, August 14, 2023 in Minneapolis. She was the daughter of Steve Schweitzer of Isabel and Michele Hauge of Minneapolis. A celebration of life for Jacinda will be held at Oakwood Funeral Home, 2585 Stillwater Rd. E.

Former Dewey Co. Sheriff James Fisher passes away at 80

Former Dewey Co. Sheriff James Fisher passes away at 80 Former Dewey County Sheriff James Fisher passed away Saturday, Aug. 12, at his home in Belle Fourche. He was 80 years old. Burial will take place at Black Hills National Cemetery with military honors by the Belle Fourche Veterans Honor Guard.
James “Jim” Fisher

James “Jim” Fisher

James “Jim” Fisher

James Fisher, 80, of Belle Fourche and formerly of Timber Lake died Saturday, August 12, 2023. An open house visitation will take place Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Leverington Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche. Jim’s family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon.