Kenneth S. Avery, 89, of Newcastle, died at his home on Sunday June 12, 2011, following a battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Avery; a sister, Helen McCoy, of Gillette and brother Lloyd Avery of Chino Valley, Arizona. Ken was born in Petersburg, Nebraska on January 13, 1922. His parents were Fred and Myrtle Watson Avery. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Worden Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.