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Catherine Helen Gist Morgan was born September 25, 1928 in Big Sandy, Montana, to Leo and Pauline (Boehmer) Gist. "Cassie" was the third of six children who were raised in the Missouri River Breaks.... Full story

Arnold N. Hokanson, 91, passed away due to natural causes on Friday, March 24, 2023. Cremation has taken place, and at his request, no services will be held. Arnold requested that memorial donations... Full story

John C. Haldemann, 93, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on March 13, 2023 at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home in Chinook, MT. John was born to Arthur & Alba (Nielsen)... Full story

On March 1, 2023, Mary Ann Cowan Nepil joined her loving husband, Jerry J. Nepil, in the presence of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mary Ann, always known as Ann, was born Sadie Catherine to... Full story

Raymond Wayne Ahrens, age 86, died from complications of sugar diabetes on August 18, 2021, in Riverton, Wyoming. Raymond is survived by his granddaughter, Candice Summerlin Burns, of Riverton,... Full story

Orville Wayne Grasdock, loving husband, father, and grandfather of Fairfield, MT, passed away suddenly at his home on February 9, 2023. Orville, or Mr. G. as he was called by many of his students,... Full story

Howard Leroy Wright passed away on 14 January 2023 in Lindon, Utah, a month shy of his 92nd birthday. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at Howard's request. He was born on 12... Full story

HAMILTON - Sharon Roberton, 76, passed away at Beehive Homes of Hamilton on January 11, 2023, after an admirable battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She was born in Havre on September 25, 1946... Full story

Billy W. Shane (Bill) 89, passed away on December 20, 2022. Bill Shane was born on July 24, 1933 in Chadwick, MO, to Lewis Shane and Elsie Gray. Bill graduated in 1952 from Columbia High School,... Full story

Carolyn J. Norris, 74, a long-time resident of Chester & Joplin, passed away peacefully at Village Health & Rehab, in Missoula, Montana on January 3, 2023. Born March 5th, 1948 to Winfred P.... Full story

Beatrice Darlene (Beck) Kane passed away December 16, 2022, in Helena. At her request, funeral services in Big Sandy will be held in July. Interment will be at the family ranch in the Bear Paw... Full story

After a lengthy illness, our beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend went with to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 31, 2022 surrounded by her family. Gail... Full story

Frances Alberta Ostrom, 93, passed away at the Big Sandy Medical Center due to natural causes. Her funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the Big Sandy Church of God.... Full story

Bruce Lynn Sterrett, 71, died of natural causes on Tuesday, October 3, 2022 at Big Sandy Medical Center. Bruce was born June 8, 1951 in Havre, MT to Mary (Williams) and Howard Sterrett. He joined... Full story

Born – October 3, 1935, Big Sandy, MT Died – September 24, 2022, Lynnwood, WA Georgia was born on October 3, 1935 in Big Sandy, Montana. She was the youngest of 3 children born to Beatrice and... Full story

Richard Wayne Cook, Jr., "Richie" 47, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, in Salt Lake City, Utah from complications of heart surgery. Viewing was held Friday, September 9 from 5-7 p.m. His funeral... Full story

Joyce Marie Robertson, 77, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at the Big Sandy Nursing Home. At her request no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her honor may... Full story

Larry Thomas Sasaki, age 71 passed away due to complications from heart surgery on September 1, 2022, in Great Falls, MT. He was an easy-going man with the patience and precision to haul the world's... Full story

John Walter Diacon, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma passed away on May 31, 2022, in Oklahoma City after a fight with cancer. John was born September 18, 1964, in Fort Benton, Montana to Lawrence and Cheryl... Full story

11 years and 15 days shy of achieving his goal of living to be 100 years old, Clarence Allan Pursley was called home to Jesus on July 1, 2022. He was born to James and Mildred (Rickert) Pursley on... Full story

On the evening of June 19, 2022, Boyd Elton Romine died at the age of 90. Boyd was born on August 18, 1931, in Rugby, North Dakota to William and Melvie Romine. In 1951, Boyd joined the Army and... Full story

Lyle Ophus, 83, retired farmer and rancher, died of cancer May 20, 2022. Funeral Mass was celebrated Friday, May 27, at 11 AM at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church in Big Sandy. Lyle was born in... Full story

Local Cowboy and Master Engraver, Aaron "Duke" Pursley, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the Big Sandy Medical Center of natural causes. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at... Full story