Henry Buckles, 66, of Regina, Sask., Canada, died June 7, 2026, in Regina. Visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Frazer Community Hall with interment to follow at the Oswego Presbyterian Cemetery.

Bobbie J. Nefzger, 98, of Vida died June 5, 2026. Services are pending under the direction of Stevenson and Son Funeral Home.

Eugene Ray Hanson, 81, of Wolf Point died June 2, 2026. He was born in Malta on July 10, 1944, to Lillian and Henry Hanson. He was one of their 12 children. He graduated from Malta High School and, soon after married his sweetheart, Linda Jane McPhee. During his time in Malta, he also served in the Montana National Guard. Even before his teen years, he began working for the Henderson Dairy and later at the Coast-to-Coast store, both in Malta. Next, he began working for the Montana Department of Transportation. A few years later, he and Linda moved from Malta to Wolf Point, where he worked on the construction of highways in Montana from 1966 to 1993. After retiring from MDT, he worked for Prince Inc., until 2012. He was an expert hunter and skilled fisherman, but his pride and joy was his garden. People would detour just to drive through his back alley to marvel at how healthy every plant looked. To the astonishment of his neighbors, he always watered his large garden by hand. But to all of his family and good friends, his neatest skill was a result of his sense of humor. “He was so funny,” remarked one recently. With his quick wit, he often answered with subtle quips that would take recipient a few minutes to catch on before bursting out with laughter. He and his daughter, Jennifer, competed in challenging the other to come up with a response better than the one just given. He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Jennifer Rae Sears; two grandchildren; and sisters, Rosie and Greta. Preceding him in death were his siblings, Betty Lou, Jerry, Barbara, Joanne, Phyllis, Patsy, David, Connie and Billy.

William “Bill” Joseph Bemer, Wanagi Ob Omani Wicasta, 50, of Poplar died May 28, 2026, in Billings. There are many words to describe him — son, brother, Uncle, Coach, student, friend, world traveler, sharp dresser but, first and foremost, he was a child of God. He was born Dec. 12, 1975, to Howard and Carol Bemer, their third and last child. He grew up in Poplar until his family moved to the farm after the death of his Grandma Freda. He was raised on the family allotment where his family had farmed and ranched for generations. He attended school primarily in Culbertson and graduated from Culbertson High School in 1994. He attended college at Haskell University, Montana State University - Northern and the University of Mary, graduating in 2014 with a bachelor of science in business. He worked for the Fort Peck Tribes in various departments before beginning his federal service with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and later the Indian Health Service. He was always known for making friends, cracking jokes and always being ready to lend a helping hand. Making friends and connecting with people was both a gift and a skill for him. He never met a stranger. His life was shaped by the friendships he forged in school, college, clubbing, travel, work, coaching and simply spending time with others. These relationships have led to countless memorable and sometimes crazy stories. He had a deep appreciation for music, enjoying all genres throughout his life. As a young child, he was often found immersed in the sounds of the stereo, wearing oversized headphones while listening to artists like Donna Summer and Blondie. He shared his love of music with his family, introducing them to a variety of styles and artists they might not have discovered otherwise. He also loved dancing, watching movies and could really tell some good stories and mimic people. Volleyball was another of his great passions. He enjoyed playing, watching and coaching the sport. He participated in leagues around the area and coached high school teams in Poplar and Culbertson. His enthusiasm for volleyball took him to watch the Final Four in Louisville for collegiate volleyball and even to Brazil for the Summer Olympics to watch his favorite teams and athletes compete. He is survived by his mother, Carol Bemer; brother, Paul Bemer; and sister, Leslie Gourneau. A memorial service was held Wednesday, June 10, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar.

Jack Shamley was born to E.R. “Tuffy” Shamley and Delphia Unruh Shamley on Sept. 20, 1948, in Wolf Point Mont. He was the second of five children in the family. Jack grew up in Wolf Point, Mont., and attended grade school and graduated high school in 1967. He passed on May 17, 2026. He served in the Navy on the Swift boats for 2½ years and, after being honorably discharged, he went home to Wolf Point and joined the local police department. He later received his degree in police science and continued onto the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office, from which he retired after a combined 36 years in law enforcement work. Jack was preceded in death by his parents; a younger brother, Brian; younger sister, Dixie; and his bride and the love of his life, Mary. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey (Jennifer); daughter, Jessica of Helena, Mont.; son, T.J. Shamley of Flagler Beach, Fla.; sister, Darla (Terry) Simmons of Tacoma, Wash.; brother, Andy (Natalie) of Loveland, Colo.; brother-inlaw, Jamie Fadness in Lewistown, Mont.; and grandchildren, Melissa (Deven) Boice, Caleb (Ellie) Shamley, Audrey Robinson, Jacob Robinson, Matthew (Abbey) Robinson, Mary Ann Robinson Katie Robinson and Jerimiah Tuffy Shamley. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Harper and Lydia Robinson, Bodie and Parker Boice, and Jackson Robinson. Jack was a born-again Christian, being brought to the Lord in 1982 by Auntie Fee and also received the gift of the Holy Spirit. Funeral services were held May 29, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Fortress of Joy Church at 720 Faw Rd in Helena, Mont., with interment at 3 p.m. at the Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison with Mary. A reception was held at the Fox Ridge Golf Course following the interment. Memorials in Jack’s name are suggested to the Fortress of Joy Church, 720 Faw Road; Helena, MT 59602 or to the Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 (directed towards the maintenance of the Swift boats there). Please visit www.aswfuneralhome. com to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Jack. (Paid Obituary)

Lydia Louise Long Hair Porcupine Quills, 78, of Fort Kipp died Sunday, May 31, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings. She was born Aug. 31, 1947, to Johnson Long Hair Porcupine Quills and Ursula Black Dog in Poplar. Growing up, she enjoyed being outdoors, horseback riding, going to powwows, also participating in church activities at the Catholic church in Fort Kipp and playing softball. She attended Brockton School until the eighth grade, then quit to take care of their mother as she fell sick. When she got older, she was a cook for a period of time at the Brockton School. In September 1975, her son, Wesley Long Hair, was born. Three years later, a daughter, Natalie Long Hair, was born. She was a family-oriented person who enjoyed life to fullest and loved being with her family especially her children and all her grandchildren. Her many talents included quilting, beading and baking. She always loved participating in the Fort Kipp Celebration fundraisers and any other fundraisers or events she was asked to partake in. Later in her life, she enjoyed traveling to all her grandchildren’s sporting events, watching cooking shows and watching or listening to powwow music on YouTube. She is survived by her sister, Cecelia “Ceya” Long Hair Porcupine Quills; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her children, Wesley Long Hair and Natalie Long Hair; sisters, Velma Broken Leg, Corrine Turning Heart, Della Thomas and Marie Long Hair; brothers, Nathaniel “Cowboy” Long Hair and Robert Black Dog; grandsons, Anthony Follette, Brandon Long Hair, Adam Black Dog and Christopher Black Dog; and granddaughters, Kendra Bets His Medicine, Chasity Black Dog and Courtney Black Dog. Her funeral service is being planned for Friday, June 12, at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the Fort Kipp Cemetery.