Phillip Elijah Brown, age 70 of North Platte, passed away at his home on Wednesday October 19, 2016.
Phillip was born on March 15, 1946 in Yuma, CO to Floyd E. and Nellie Frances (Ellis) Brown. After graduating high school in Benkelman in 1964 he married Bernice Schuller in 1975 in Oberlin, KS where they resided. Over the years he held various jobs including farm work, truck driving, was employed at a cement company in McCook, and retired from Walmart Distribution Center in North Platte. He will be remembered as a helpful person to his family and friends and as a guy with an ornery streak about him.
Phillip is survived by his children, Roy (Kathleen) Brown of Sacramento, CA, Nathan (Annie) Brown of Sacramento, CA, Patty (Warren) Schwartz of North Platte; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother Gerald (Beth Hampton) Brown of North Platte; as well as numerous other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife Bernice.
Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday October 26, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday October 25, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn R. Teall, 90, of North Platte, passed away Oct. 20, 2016 at her home. She was born Dec. 12, 1925 to Iral W. and Francis M. (Knowles) Norris at Quincy, Michigan. She attended Litchfield High School in Michigan. Evelyn was united in marriage to Robert A. Teall on March 1, 1944 at Litchfield.
She is survived by her daughter, Janice L. Carskadon of Columbus; two sons, Robert W. Teall of North Platte and Dennis C. Teall, Sr. of Brule; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Virginia Sloan and Katheryn Meiers; brothers, James Norris and William Norris; daughter-in-law, Helen Teall; son-in-law, Clay Carskadon; nieces, Jackie Sloan and Amy Norris; and a nephew, Kenneth Norris.
Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2016 at the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia L. Humphrey, 85, of North Platte, passed away Oct. 16, 2016 at her home. She was born Aug. 17, 1931 to Richard and Edna (Johnson) Humphrey at Sutherland, NE. Virginia graduated from North Platte High School with the class of “49”. She taught school in a one room classroom outside of Sutherland after graduation. Virginia also was employed as a LPN, worked at the North Platte Library and FAA at the airport. She is survived by her niece, Rachael Sabata of Omaha; nephews, Russell Ward of Georgia and Richard Ward of Florida; a great niece, Michelle Sharp of Omaha; numerous other great nieces and nephews; a cousin, Gordon Sanders of Cozad; and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister and brother-in-law, Ardis (Elmer) Ward; and a nephew, Keith Ward. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. As per Virginia’s wishes a gathering of family and friends will be announced at a later date. Private burial will be at the Riverview Cemetery near Sutherland. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Sharon Lee Smidt, 74, of North Platte, passed away peacefully in her home on October 19.
Sharon was born in Standish, Michigan to Jim and Maurine Ross on December 20, 1941. She graduated with a teaching degree from UNL in Lincoln, Nebraska and married her one true love, Maynard, on April 14, 1964. Sharon worked as a mother and homemaker, dedicating her life to raising her three children. She attended every sporting event and never missed a parent/teacher conference. Always thinking of others, Sharon dedicated many years of her life volunteering at Great Plains Medical Center. She was a loving and devoted grandma, making each birthday and holiday special by sending her grandchildren carefully chosen care packages. Sharon was an avid reader and always enjoyed a good game of Trivia Crack and Words with Friends with her sisters, friends, and family. A Husker fan for her entire life, she enjoyed cheering on the football and volleyball team. Sharon’s life was rich as it revolved around her family, the people she loved most. Sharon leaves to cherish her loving memory, her husband, Maynard Smidt; her children, Kim Ridder of Lincoln, Kristi Murphy of Omaha and Jeff Smidt of Denver; Sisters, Margaret Honeycutt of Lincoln and Kathy Mischnick of Eagan, Minnesota; 4 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Memorials may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cozad, Nebraska.Funeral services will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cozad Nebraska on Saturday, October 22 at 10:00 AM. Sharon’s nephew, Jim Reier, will officiate. Friends are welcome to sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, October 21, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com