Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
Pamela Jane Potter, 67, of Belle Fourche died at her home on June 13, 2024. Pam was born October 15, 1956 in Billings, Montana to James and Marjorie (Gjerde) Gass. Pam moved to Belle Fourche in 1970 from Spokane, WA with her mother and brother. She graduated from Belle Fourche High School in 1974. Pam […]
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Rita Kay Holdhusen, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on June 9th, 2024 in Portage,Indiana at the age of 73. She was born in Belle Fourche,SD on July 8th 1950 to Shelly and Vi Shaw. She was blessed to have her brothers,Curt and Doug, numerous grandparents, aunts and uncles, and […]
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roy Huffman who left us on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the age of 80. Roy led a life filled with love, joy, and dedication. He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and a dear friend to many. His impact on those […]
Continue ReadingRobert Henry Scott was born March 26, 1934 in Delta City, Mississippi. He was the son of Robert Scott Sr. and Florence Manor. For many years, Robert worked as an electrician and he retired in Belle Fourche many years ago. Robert died June 19, 2024 at the Rolling Hills Healthcare Center in Belle Fourche. He […]
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September 20, 1947 – March 26, 2024 Steve Swan, 76, of Hubbard, TX, and Newell, SD, passed away March 26, 2024. Steve was born September 20, 1947, in Denver, CO, to Bill and Wilma Swan. The family spent time in Louisiana before moving to a ranch near Newell in 1949. He was the eldest of […]
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Dianna Palm, age 77 of Spearfish and formerly Belle Fourche, died Saturday, June 8, 2024 at her home following a sudden cardiac event. A Celebration of Life Service took place Friday June 21, 2024 at Leverington Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche. Visitation was held, June 20th at the funeral home. Inurnment […]
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Ferne Elaine Wallace, age 92, of Belle Fourche, passed away March 7, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, June 28 at 10:30 at the Black Hills National Cemetery. She was born June 18, 1931 in Brookings, South Dakota to Art and Etola Justice, one of nine children. After excelling in […]
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SIOUX FALLS – This week, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced the National Small Business Week (NSBW) 2024 Award Winners, comprised of business owners, lending partners, and advocates who embody the grit and determination that power our […]
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Sheriff Fred Lamphere Special to the Beacon I received an invitation to attend the State of The Union Address as a guest of South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson. It was cited in the invitation that with the work that I have done on informing South Dakotans about Southwest Border issues along with the current Border […]
Continue ReadingBetty Olson We had another warm week around here with a high temperature of 61 degrees on Tuesday, but no rain. The prairies are getting pretty dry and the fire danger is high. There was a fire south of Dillion Lermeny’s along Highway 20 and a combine caught fire near Bison this week, so be […]
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