Vernon Russell Baldry was born on Nov. 18, 1939, and joined Winnie and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Aug. 6, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving children in prayer at the time of his death. Vern married Winnie on Sept. 3, 1960, in Peerless, Mont. They have three children, Terry (Theresa), Todd (Evelynn) and Theresa (Jeff). Vern has 12 grandchildren, Shawn (Lizzie), Nathan (Shonna), Craig (Kamrie), Isacc, Erika, Garrett, Sydney (Brian), Jordan (Jeremy), Stephanie, Skylar (Reed), Tyler (Emily) and Trent; and 13 great-grandchildren, Kellen, Elliot, Max, Kurdt, Aidan, Abbey, Kaison, Karsyn, Everlee, Emmett, Eloise, Lucca and Hudson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Lillian; and siblings, Arlie, Rodney, Helen, Alvin “Buck,” Chester “Chetty” and Betty “Tootsie.” His surviving siblings are Doreen “Maggie,” Joanne, Shirley, Geri, Orville “Ike” and Brother Bede. Vern worked at various farms and ranches in Peerless and Richland in his teens. He worked at the Ford garage in Wolf Point, then McCone County Road Department and retired from the Department of Transportation for the State of Montana. After retirement, Vern became a go-getter. He would take Winnie to work and then go get her. He would use all his sick time and vacation time all year. He shuttled cars for the Ford garage with Winnie. Everyone knew Vern by his signature striped bib overalls and his shiny white beautiful Ford pickups. There should be a book of “Vernisms” because he always had the wit and humor

Elaine Chabot, 79, died Aug. 7, 2023, at home. She was born to Theodor and Evelyn (Clark) Lee in Williston, N.D. They moved to Wolf Point when she was 6 years old, and that is where she spent the rest of her childhood. Her bubbly personality launched her into the class of 1962 Homecoming queen and head cheerleader. It was also in high school, she caught the eye of Dale Chabot. They married when she was 18. Their marriage moved them to Scobey where she was quickly faced with the duties of being a “farm wife.” As a young bride, her tenacity and servanthood shined while she learned new skills, like how to cook for many hearty appetites and to drive grain trucks. She loved beautiful things and no detail ever escaped her. Her penmanship was impeccable, as were her flower gardens. At 19, she had her daughter, Stacey; and, three years later, her son, Troy, was born. In her free time, she loved to volunteer and serve others in the community. She had the heart of a servant and always put the needs of others before her own. She loved doing ceramics, crafts with friends, shopping, golfing, baking her famous caramel rolls and spending time with those she loved. She went on several girls trips with her closest friends and those were some of her most precious memories.

Diana Darlene Fryhling, 74, died Aug. 12, 2023, in Helena. She was born to Fred and Lilly Fryhling on April 8, 1949, in Williston, N.D. She graduated from Culbertson High School in 1968. Diana was raised on the family farm in Culbertson and spent some time in Minnesota and Florida before returning to Montana to live in Helena. She was an avid horse lover, who enjoyed fishing, hunting and telling stories of her past. Her favorite pastime was training and raising quarter horses. One fond memory she loved to share involved bringing the team horses and wagons to town parades growing up with her