Leona ‘Lee’ Jo Webster, 55, of North Platte, NE, died Friday, August 3, 2012, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.

Leona ‘Lee’ was born June 17, 1957, at Gothenburg, NE to Demar Wesley and Ethel Faye Timmons Garner. She grew up and attended school in North Platte then later attended Mid-Plains Community College.

Lee was married and worked as a farm wife until she divorced. In 1980 Lee married William Webster and to this union two children were born. Following sixteen years of marriage, they divorced in 1996.

Lee was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She worked hard all her life at various places and most recently at the Ben Franklin Store until her health forced her to retire in 2011. She loved to sing country music, do any type of crafts and handwork. Her family, friends and her dogs were very important to her.

Lee is survived by her daughter, Amber Webster, a son, Raymond Webster, and her fiance, Rick Schrotberger, all of North Platte; a granddaughter, Abilene; six sisters, Glendin Patrick, Janie (Dale) Newtson, Lavella (Leonard) Pfeister and Mary (Kevin) Stewart, all of North Platte, Orpha (Terry) Walker, of Cozad, NE and Johnette (Fredrick) Long, of Metaire, LA; three brothers, John (Lora) Garner, of Gothenburg, NE and Don Garner and John Hanson, both of North Platte; her aunt, Marymae (Don) Seery, of North Platte; numerous nieces, nephews and other family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Demar Garner and Ethel Hanson, and stepfather, Gerald Hanson; her infant daughter, Shelly Herbaugh; a brother-in-law, Bradford Patrick; a niece, baby Walker; and a nephew, J.D. Garner.

Cremation was chosen. Arrangements are pending. The family has established a memorial. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Rodney L. Watson, 64, of Arnold, went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2012, the result of an auto accident west of Arnold.
Rod was born July 13, 1948 in Arnold to Robert L. Watson and Norma J. (Merritt) Watson. He graduated from Arnold High School in 1966 and attended Chadron State College. Rod entered the United States Army in 1968 where he was trained as a helicopter gunner. He was honorably discharged in 1971.
During his short life, Rod was an excellent horseman and enjoyed training horses and working for various ranches. For many years, he also worked in his family’s business, and later owned Watson’s Grocery Store and Meat Processing in Arnold. For 16 years, he was an accomplished custom home builder and craftsman. He spent his final days pursuing his passion of teaching his grandchildren how to work with horses. It was his fervent desire that his family know the importance of honesty, hard work and love for the Lord.
Rod will be remembered for his faith, generosity, and willingness to help those in need. He loved laughter and spending time with his family and good friends. He was especially grateful for the many hours spent with his oldest grandchildren, Aubrey and Merritt.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Murray and Edith (Judkins) Watson, Vance and Bertha (Jenkins) Merritt; mother, Norma Dringman; mother-in-law, Delores Ferguson and brother-in-law, Doug Ferguson.
Rod is survived by his wife, Cheryl of Arnold; children, Shelly (Brent) Apperson of Arnold, Suzanne (Tyler) Personeni of Nevada, Renae (Jeff) Eastman of North Platte and Robert (Lana) Watson of Tryon; 9 grandchildren, Aubrey, Merritt, Hannah, Ashton, Alissa, Hollianna, Lane, Vincent and his younger brother; parents, Robert and Donna Watson of Holyoke, Colorado; one brother, Regan Watson of Arthur. He is also survived by Cheryl’s four children; father-in-law, Frosty Ferguson; nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends, Carol Watson and Violet Clausen of Arnold.
Cremation was chosen. As per Rod’s wishes, a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. A memorial has been established in his name.
Carpenter Memorial Chapel of North Platte in charge of arrangements.

Rosalie Agnes McAndrews, 92, of Sutherland formerly of Omaha, died Aug. 1, 2012, at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland.
She was born on Dec. 28, 1919, to John and Martha Harvey of Missouri Valley, Iowa.
Rosalie was married to Donald McAndrews in Missouri Valley, Iowa, on Aug 3, 1938. They later moved to Omaha and raised three children.
For 48 years Rosalie sold shoes on the second floor of J L Brandeis Dept. Store in Omaha and worked an additional 12 years for Younkers. She retired at the age of 79. Selling shoes was her passion in life. Many customers have long remembered her.
She was preceded in death by husband, Donald; son, Michael; father and mother; three brothers: Jack, Richard and Donnie Harvey; and sister, Parrilee (Harvey) Cooper.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Earl) Jones, of Sutherland; son, Gerald (Jackie) McAndrews, of Waukesha, Wis.; grandchildren, Steven (Kerri) Jones, of Belgrade, Mont., Scott (Beth) Jones, of Mullen, Judy (Brian) Lusk, of North Platte, Brian McAndrews, of West Bend, Wis., Christie McAndrews, of Naples, Fla., Shannon (Dane) Livermore, of Blair; and 15 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 6. Vigil services will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, at the Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler’s West Center Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Omaha. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Omaha.
Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, is in charge of arrangements.