Richard Paul Melbourne, 59, of Poplar died Feb. 6, 2025, at St. Vincent’s in Billings. Richard, the son of Richard P. Yellow Owl and Wilma M. Melbourne, was born on Nov. 13, 1966, in Poplar. He worked odd jobs when available. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, friends and family as well as root digging, fishing, walks or cruising and listening to CCR and oldies. He is survived by his sister, Cheryl Melbourne-Martell of Poplar; brother, Lawrence Melbourne of Portland, Ore.; son, Stanford Melbourne of Regina, Sask., Canada; daughter, Richelle Melbourne of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Melbourne; brother, Lyle Melbourne; son, Richard Melbourne Jr.; and wife, Almyra GrayHawk-Melbourne. A wake will be held Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 21, at 1 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Kenneth O. Olson, 86, of Williston, N.D., died at Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson on Feb. 14, 2025. He was born Jan. 15, 1939, to Ed C. and Mabel Olson in Williston, N.D. He was raised in educated in Williston. He married Patricia Larsen on Oct. 28, 1961. From the marriage, they had one daughter and one son. They were happily married for 57 years and enjoyed fishing and camping. He was employed by the Williston Meat Packing Plant, then Getter and Black Hills Trucking and was a member of the Williston Moose Lodge for many years. He is survived by his daughter, Rechinda Nelson; son, Wade Olson; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister, Maxine Nelson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; brothers, Morris, Jim, Alvin, Clarence and Floyd; and sisters, Marion Olson, Irene Sundby and Helene Dietrich. Per his request, there will be no funeral services.

Funeral services for Wanda Fern Ackerman, 64, who died Feb. 10, 2025, are pending under the direction of Bell Mortuary in Glasgow.

Funeral services for Carol Roberts died Feb. 10, 2025, in Wolf Point. Services are pending under the direction of Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point.