Kyla Renae Pierson Smith, 31, of Des Moines, IA, formerly of North Platte, passed away October 12, 2017.  She was born Nov. 15, 1985 to Wade and Tami (Smith) Pierson at Grand Island, NE.

She graduated from Iowa City High School in Urbandale, Iowa.  She worked in health care and was also a teacher’s aide.

She is survived by her parents, Wade and Tami of Hartford, WI; her daughter, Kaylee Ray; grandparents, Ray and Darlene Pierson and Tressie Smith; great grandmother, Jean McKnight; two step-daughters, Katie and Haley Branchcomb; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by grandparents, Raymond Smith, Sharon Dixon and Rogene Pierson Adams.

Memorials are suggested to Kyla’s daughter, Kaylee Ray, to further her education.  Online condolences may be shared atwww.carpentermemorial.com.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2017 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Vicar Jay Welsh officiating.  Family will be receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Cremation will follow services.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Delores “Joan” (Brassier) Milligan, 88, of North Platte passed away October 15, 2017 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, Nebraska.

Joan was born July 13, 1929 on a farm eight miles east of Ansley to Leonard and Alice (Louder) Brassier.  She attended school in Westerville, Ansley, and was a 1946 graduate of Broken Bow High School.  Upon graduation Joan received formal training to become a teacher after it was decided as a family to no longer farm.  Joan taught country school for one year at Dutchman Valley and one year at Hannah Corners.

In 1949 Joan met George “Jock” Milligan who was a widower with four children: Shirley, Ron, Bill, and Mike that were all under the age of eight.  On June 11, 1949 in Hebron, Nebraska Joan and Jock were married and in 1951 and 1957 the addition of two daughters, Diana and Cindy were born into the family.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Alice (Louder) Brassier; husband, George “Jock” Milligan; son, Michael George Milligan; sisters, Rose Etta Glover, Alice LaVonne Dimmitt, and Caroline Darlene MacIntosh; and best friend, Evelyn Ady.

Survivors include her five children, Shirley (Dan) Straub of Sharpsville, Indiana, Ron (Devra) Milligan of Delta Junction, Alaska, Bill (Cindy) Milligan of Topeka, Kansas, Diana Pugsley (Randy), and Cindy (Phil) Thalken of North Platte, Nebraska; sisters, Lola Jean Coleman of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and Veletta Elaine Olson of Anselmo, Nebraska; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the North Platte Animal Shelter in North Platte, Nebraska or Feeding America as both were dear to her heart.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 20, 2017 at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating.  Visitation will be noon – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Robert “Bob” Lee Brown, 78, of Palisade, passed away October 12, 2017 at Cozad Care Center.  Bob was born on November 5, 1938 in Imperial, Nebraska to Walter E. and Naomi Reynolds Brown. He was one of five children. He attended school at Chase County and graduated from Chase County High School in 1956. He served proudly in the United States Air Force, signing up in 1960, being stationed at Illinois, Japan and Viet-Nam and then Montana before being honorably discharged from active service in 1963. He returned home to Champion Nebraska. On June 6, 1965 he married Linda S. (North) Brown. After living in the Chase County area, they eventually moved to McCook where they were blessed with two daughters. After living in McCook, they settled in Palisade where they remained.

Bob worked at L & L Plumbing and Heating for many years, doing HVAC work and helping anyone who needed anything. From wiring, plumbing and construction he helped many people, even after hours and on weekends. He seldom refused anyone. As a child living on the farm Bob belonged to 4H and liked to fish. As an adult he still fished, had a few animals until they moved into town. Even though the family had spread out, they still liked to gather when they could for good times. After retiring Bob loved to play horseshoes, traveling in the area to just about any horseshoe tournament. He volunteered at the Sale Barn Cafe in McCook and the Palisade Cafe where he cooked. At Palisade every summer for their annual Pioneer Days event, Bob liked to host a horseshoe tournament with anyone who would join. He collected horseshoe trophies, ball caps and pens. After Linda’s passing in 2003, Bob wandered a bit, loving to get in the car and just drive.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; a son, Robert Jr; his brothers, Kenneth Brown and Earl Brown; his parents-in-law; one sister-in-law; three brothers-in-law and two special canine friends.

Bob is survived by his daughters, Connie (Greg) Lawless of Osborn, KS; Veronica (Mike) Sederlin of North Platte; brother, Gilbert (Joyce) Brown of Beaumont, Tx.; sister, Wilma Austin of Imperial; two grandsons; four granddaughters; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

A memorial has been established in his name. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com. Services will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 17th at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Gary Smith officiating. Burial to follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 pm on Monday, October 16, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Brett D. Little, 46, Kearney, died Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at his home. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., October 17, 2017 at Kearney E-Free Church, 4010 7th Avenue, Kearney, NE with Tim Stratton officiating, burial will be 3:00 p.m., at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery 12004 South Spur 56A Maxwell, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Program and Veterans’ Suicide Awareness Project.

Brett was born December 8, 1970 in North Platte, Nebraska to Jerry and Georgia (French) Little. He graduated from North Platte High School in May of 1989 and enlisted in the Army Reserves in the fall of 1989 where he remained active until his passing. He served a tour in Germany, was mobilized for Iraqi Freedom, and one tour in Kuwait during this time.

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