Author: Beacon Staff

Albert Everett Davis, 97, of Belle Fourche died June 22, 2024 at the Department of Veterans Affairs Fort Meade, SD. Albert was born April 11, 1927 in Mason, SD to Joseph and Iva (Noyce) Davis.  His mother passed away in 1928 and Albert was raised by his mother’s cousin, Lucile Newman whom Joseph married.  Albert […]

Oscar Arispe Gonzales, 62, of Belle Fourche died at his home from complications of diabetes on September 21, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, July 6 at 11:00 am at Kline Funeral Chapel in Belle Fourche with burial to follow at Pine Slope Cemetery in Belle Fourche.   Please wear bright […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]