Charles “Chuck” Rathert, 78, of Wolf Point died Sept. 17, 2025. He was born on June 25, 1947, in Wolf Point to Francis and Charles Rathert. He was the youngest of four siblings, Donna, Fred and Bill. He was a devoted father to his three children, Tiffany, Tarah and Bron. He was also a proud grandfather to six grandchildren. His final time was spent back in his hometown at Faith Lutheran Home, where he was able to spend time pestering his older brothers, Fred and Bill Rathert, before their deaths in September 2022 and December 2024. He was also blessed to have his nieces and nephew checking in on him prior to his death. He was always a hardworking man, beginning his career in Wolf Point at the family dealership, formerly known as Rathert Ford. He then moved his family to Minnesota and finally Texas, where he continued to work in the automotive industry. He was a stout Republican and had a great sense of humor. His journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion and an unwavering faith in God. A family gathering will be held at a later date to celebrate his life. He will be laid to rest next to family at Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point.

Stacy Crowe, 57, died Sept. 18, 2025, in Poplar. He was born Feb. 3, 1968, to Lois Longtree and Richard Feather in Poplar. He graduated from Brockton High School in 1986. After graduation, he embarked on a new chapter by starting a family with Judy Falcon. From that union, two sons, Lawrence and Theo, were born. He had various jobs locally. He loved firefighting during the time MIFF crews were being dispatched to fires throughout the United States. Other jobs included a hired hand with Nygaard Farms and Anderson Ranch. His true passion was helping people and sharing his time generously. He loved to help out with yard work, often helping neighbors and friends maintain their outdoor spaces. His willingness to lend a hand extended beyond physical labor. He frequently babysat his nephews and nieces, cherishing the moments spent with his family. Known for his cheerful personality, he was always ready to share a story or a joke, making everyone around him laugh and feel at ease. His sense of humor

Richard Eugene “Dick” “Smitty” Smith, 81, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at the Extended Care Facility in Sidney. He was born Feb. 23, 1944, in Paso Robles, Calif., to Wilbur Henry and Alma Louise (Ellis) Smith. He was less than a year old when his dad completed his military service duties and moved back home to Crawford, Neb. Dick was the first living child of Wilbur and Alma followed by brother Duane in 1945, sister Linda in 1946 and brother Billy in 1952. He was lucky to have two aunties, Joy and June, who were only a few years older than he was. They lived with him in high school, had a lot of fun together and also got into a lot of trouble together. Growing up was a happy time, especially at Grampa Bill’s farm. He learned early on the value of being strong, independent and resilient. He had the grip of an iron man and, even up to the end, he had a hell of a grip and didn’t want to let go. He was a born leader, a jokester, a big cheater at cards and a fighter. He had many interesting conversations, many stories shared, with a Marlboro in one hand and a beer or cup of coffee in another. He loved to dance the two step and jitter bug. He was a dance partner to many through the years. When the band or jukebox started, he grabbed the nearest pretty girl and hit the dance floor. He was even in a band called the “Kaylon 5” and was told he sang “just like Elvis.” He graduated in 1962, excelled in school, in sports as a star athlete and was the prom king. He really was hell on wheels and had the motto “life’s really short,” especially being a bull rider in the Little Britches Rodeo. He was working north of Crawford at the Norman Ranch when he and Patricia “Patty Mae” Forsberg started dating in 1964. They married in 1965 in Crawford, Neb., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. To this union, daughters Lisa Dawn was born July 1965 and Tracy Yvette was born July 1966 in Gering, Neb. He was working as a ranch hand, a cowboy and at the sales ring. Many job changes had them drifting through the states of Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming where Richard “Corey” was born March 1969 in Newcastle, Wyo. Corey was a baby when they moved to Belle Creek. This is when he began his oil and gas career. In Broadus, he met Russ Compton and his family and were lifelong friends. His job transferred him and the family again to Utah, Colorado and finally to Sidney in 1978. The life of living in the “oil patch” was never boring. He was a pumper for Crystal Oil and Gas, Flint Engineering, Mitchell’s Oilfield Service, co-owner of Rebel Roustabout and lastly co-owner of Talon Contractors with John Welnel. He and John had a very successful oil construction company. He was proud