Gene Pena, 92, of Vida died Jan. 19, 2021, at his home in Vida. He lived in Vida with his family for the last 23 years. He was born in Chicago, Ill., to Diego and Nadine Pena on Nov. 28, 1928. He had three brothers, including his older brother Lawrence and younger brothers Carl and Victor. He spent his youth in Savage and later moved back to Chicago, where he attended high school. He was a veteran of the Army and worked various jobs including truck driving and construction. He would later become a mechanic, and owned his own trucking company in Billings. He later served as chief of police in Terry, served as undersheriff of Prairie County and was a private investigator in Montana and Nevada. He has been married to Dianna Herbster for 49 years. They have a daughter, Gina, and a son, David. He was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Anne’s Community Church in Vida. He was very proud to be a member of the Knights of Columbus and was honored to serve time as a Grand Knight. He remained very active in the church throughout his life. Throughout his life, he had many interests including hunting, fishing, camping and traveling. He enjoyed walking and usually was accompanied by one of his dogs, including a German Shepherd named Dutchess who was his favorite. He enjoyed watching sports with his family and was especially a fan of boxing. He was preceded in death by his three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Dianna; daughter, Gina Pena; and son, David Pena. Services have not been scheduled. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Connie Crowe-Smith Connie Jean Crowe-Smith, 61, of Riverside died Dec. 15, 2020, in Riverside. She was born Dec. 22, 1958, to Nelson James Crowe and Elizabeth Ruby Red Boy at Poplar Community Hospital. She spent her life in Poplar attending school, living life and eventually marrying her best friend, Eddy O. Smith Sr., on Jan. 27, 1979. In 1982, they moved to Riverside where they’ve resided since. Their first son Edward Orval, Jr was born Dec. 15, 1980. Son Dustin William was born Jan. 10, 1985. They joined their older sister, Carrie Lee. She worked for many years with the BIA, then switched employment to the Fort Peck Tribes. She retired when health issues got to be too much. Connie, Eddy, sister Edna and brother Mike and sisterin- law Lovena were awesome bowlers in their heyday, winning many trophies in tournaments. She enjoyed crocheting at one time, creating many beautiful projects. Most notably was a huge blanket for her son, Eddy Jr., with a huge four-leaf clover in the middle for their beloved Boston Celtics. She and her family enjoyed all sitting down to watch the Celtics play and cheer. She thoroughly enjoyed when friends would show up to visit and reminisce. She hosted many holidays and birthdays in her home. During the summers, the family could all be found down at the river fishing and enjoying family time with Mom Bette. She was preceded in death by husband, Eddy O. Sr.; eldest son, Eddy O. Jr.; an infant son; brother, Charlie Crazy Bull; and sister, Francine Lemay. She is survived by numerous grandchildren; daughter, Carrie Lou Pribbernow; step-father, Cyril E. Iron Ring; best friend and sister, Debbie Scott Hill of Hardin; and sisters, Delores Crowe and Dolly Crowe. A funeral service for her and her son, Dustin, was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment followed at the Smith Family Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Dustin, 'Baby,' 'Brother,' William Smith Sr., 35, died Jan. 13, 2021. He was born Jan. 10, 1985, to Eddy O. Smith Sr. and Connie Crowe-Smith in Williston N.D. He grew up and attended school in Poplar, graduating from Poplar High School in May 2003. During his high school years, he played basketball, which he greatly enjoyed, getting pointers from his personal coach, his brother, Ed. Playing basketball is where he acquired the nickname 'Baby.' Although he didn't run cross country, he could always be found at home running many miles on the dirt roads. In his boyhood years, he was quite the daredevil. One time, he climbed onto the top of the trailerhouse and dove into a snow bank at the daring of his brothers. Another time, he came into the house all excited with the 'treasure' he and a friend had found. To the horror of the moms, they each had a handful of baby hairless mice which they had to promptly go and dispose of. He attended Fort Peck Community College, where he received certificates in building trades. He eventually began work with the Fort Peck Housing Authority, where he earned many certificates in various areas of training, of which he was very proud. He married Amber Black Dog July 7, 2012. From this union, Dustin Jr. was born on Feb. 26, 2010, followed by Dillinger who was born Dec. 20, 2012. They later divorced, but remained friends. He later met Butterfly De-Marrias and, together, they had their daughter, DeShaunti Louise, on Nov. 2, 2018. He enjoyed doing various activities and fishing with all his children. He made many friends in his short life and never had a bad word for anyone. Always laid back and willing to visit, he was a mean barbecue cook, cooking outside on the wood grill even when it was raining. If his brother Eddy wanted grilled food, Dustin would be out there firing up the grill, even in the winter. Tragic events that led to his losing full use of his hands led to his depression, but he always greeted family and friends with a hug and “hi” when they showed up. He is survived by his sons, Dustin Jr. and Dillinger; his sons’ mother, Amber; daughter, DeShaunti; his daughter’s mother, Butterfly; grandmother, Louise Smith; and sister, Carrie Pribbernow. A funeral service for him and his mother was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment followed at the Smith Family Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Reverend Enright Vernon Bighorn Sr. was called Home to be with the Lord on Jan. 23, 2021, following a short illness at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, N.D. He was born Nov. 5, 1950, to Jacob and Mabel (Foote) Bighorn Crowbelt in Poplar, Montana on the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Reservation. He was given the name “Wahinkpe Duta” (Red Arrow), which was passed down to be given to him by his father, Jacob. Enright attended Brockton Schools, Brockton, Mont., graduating as salutatorian in 1968. A talented basketball player for the Brockton Warriors, he was a member of the 1966 Warriors team along with his cousins that were conference, district and divisional champions and then consolation (third place) champs at the state tournament. He continued to play basketball after high school in independent basketball tournaments in the Phoenix valley and surrounding states, while on his brother Narcisse Bighorn’s independent basketball team. Following high school, he attended Cook Christian Training School in Tempe, Ariz. While there, he met the love of his life, his wife, Cyndi, who he was married to for 50 years. They were married May 8, 1970, in Tempe, Ariz. During Cook School, he did his internship in Idaho at First Presbyterian Church and First Indian Presbyterian Church on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. After graduating from Cook School, he served at Goodwill Presbyterian Church (Sisseton, S.D.) and Bdecan Presbyterian Church (Tokio, N.D.), as well as Ascension Presbyterian Church (Sisseton, S.D.) most recently. He spent most of his years as pastor at Lindsey Memorial Presbyterian Church (Poplar, Mont.), Makaicu Presbyterian Church (Riverside, Mont.) and Rev. Lloyd Red Eagle Memorial Presbyterian Church (Fort Kipp, Mont.) and, at times, he preached at United Dakota Presbyterian Church (Wolf Point, Mont.), Cansuska Presbyterian Church (Frazer, Mont.) and Mni-Sda Presbyterian Church (Chelsea, Mont). Enright attended the Navajo Police Academy and graduated as top cadet in 1975. He was employed with the Navajo Nation Police Department and Williston Police Department (North Dakota) in the mid-70s for a short time before he answered his calling to go into ministry full-time for 40+ years. He attended the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary (Dubuque, Iowa) and then, in 1996, he was ordained as a minister for the Presbyterian Church (USA) at his home church, Rev. Lloyd Red Eagle Memorial Presbyterian Church, in Fort Kipp, Mont., serving in the Presbytery of Dakota (PCUSA). On Sept. 20, 2012, following the funeral services of Betty Ann Black Dog, Enright was honored by the Red Eagle and Good Bird families and bestowed the honor of Spiritual Chief for the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes and he was presented a war bonnet. The Badland Singers made a song for him which was an honor he was so proud of. In his younger days, Enright enjoyed hunting, riding horseback, growing gardens, traveling to Arizona and New Mexico to visit relatives and farming/ranching. Every day, he liked reading the daily Bible devotions and scripture reading, visiting, reading the newspaper, telling old stories, sharing the family history, listening to all kinds of music such as, Steve Emery, old country, gospel, Selah and other Christian music, and watching John Wayne movies and other western movies, as well as Hoosiers, Rudy and The Waltons, to name a few. He was a doting grandparent and helped raise his four grandchildren, Rayanna, Chassidy, Ronnie and John, and he always wished he lived closer to his grandkids, Devin and Alexus, in Arizona. He loved to visit with his great-granddaughter, Willa Rose, whether on the phone or when she came to the house. Enright was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel Bernice Foote Bighorn; father, Jacob Maurice Bighorn Crowbelt Sr.; his sisters, Doris Ann Bighorn, Ione Bighorn and Doris Rae Bighorn Andrews; brothers, Maynard Bighorn, Narcisse Bighorn and Jacob Bighorn Jr.; his adopted brothers, Harold Buck Elk and Lionel Kinunwa; and his best friend in Sisseton, Francis “Punchie” Charging Cloud. Enright is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Martin) Bighorn (Sisseton, S.D.); his son, Enright Bighorn Jr. (Sisseton, S.D.); his daughters, Mary Bighorn (Sisseton, S.D.), Carrie Bighorn (Browns Valley, Minn.) and Jennifer (Kevin) Shorter (San Tan Valley, Ariz.); his grandchildren, Rayanna Bighorn, Chassidy Bighorn, Ronald “Ronnie” Eagle, John “JC” Bighorn, Devin Shorter, Alexus Shorter and his great-granddaughter, Willa Rose Renville; his sisters, LaVonne Looking Elk (Rapid City, S.D.), Iola Scott and Kristie (Elmer) Crowbelt DeCoteau, both from Poplar, Mont.; his brothers-in-law, Timothy Martin (Rehoboth, N.M.) and Murray Andrews (Brockton, Mont.); his sister-in-law, Deloria Bighorn (Duncan, British Columbia, Canada); his adopted sister, Eileen (Buck Elk) Buckman; his nieces, Verna (Patrick) Shilow, Alice Long Hair and Lynnette Long Hair; his adopted daughters, Joel Rae Ferguson (Poplar, Mont.), Audria Jordan (Chandler, Ariz.), Victoria (Mike) VanArsdale (Mesa, Ariz.), Stacey (John) Menz Summers (Wolf Point, Mont.) and Danelle (Matthew) Menz Olson (Fort Kipp, Mont.); and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. There are also many Hunka relatives: Charlotte Weston family, Lester and Louise Crawford family, Gene and Deborah Heminger family, the Menz family, the Red Fox family, Alta German family, the Jeanette Crawford family and many more. Sincere apologies for not being able to list everyone. Pallbearers were Dakota Johannessen, Kiyen Andrews, Darwin Longtree, Titan Pipe, Golden Walking Eagle and Myron Menz. Honorary pallbearers were Darrell Renville, Leonard Crowbelt Jr., Ernie Bighorn Jr., Ernie Joe Lambert, Sybil Doris Erickson, Darlene Left Hand, Carl Lufkins Sr. and Reverend Ken Lehman. A viewing was held Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Cahill Funeral Chapel, 516 East Cherry St., Sisseton, S.D. 57262. On Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, from 4 to 7 p.m., a public viewing will be held at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Wolf Point, Mont., immediately followed by an evening prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at the Red Eagle Memorial Presbyterian Church, Fort Kipp, Mont., followed by interment at Fort Kipp Community Cemetery. Services were officiated by Mr. Dean Bighorn, Commissioned Ruling Elder. Cahill Funeral Chapel, Sisseton, S.D., is entrusted with arrangements in collaboration with Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Wolf Point, Mont. (Paid Obituary)

Gary Eugene Antonson went to be with the Lord on Jan. 21, 2021, after a two- week battle with COVID. Gary was born Nov. 2, 1946, in Plentywood, Mont., to Art (Ding) and Wilma Antonson. His early years were spent growing up in northeast Montana. He graduated from Wolf Point (Mont.) High School. Gary served in the Montana National Guard for six years. He attended the University of Montana, graduating with a teaching degree. He married Barb Aldendice, moved back to Wolf Point and taught at Frazer High School. Wanting to work closer to home, he opened and owned a Sears outlet store in Wolf Point for many years. When Sears closed the store, he went to work for Montana Job Service. However, teaching was his true calling and he went to work for the Wolf Point School system, at first managing ISS, then teaching his passion, which was history. He also taught classes at Fort Peck Community College and taught driver’s ed for over 25 years in Wolf Point and surrounding communities. He met his dear Penny (Stephenson) in 1996 and they enjoyed 25 years together. Gary and Penny moved to Arizona in 2010 to escape the harsh Montana winters. He took up golfing and loved it! He worked as a substitute teacher for several years and at a golf course in Queen Creek, Ariz. He enjoyed golfing with his stepsons and especially with his son, Mark, at the Father’s Day golf tournament in Washington. He also enjoyed reading, finishing two to three books a week. He was always willing to help anyone who needed it. He was capable of fixing almost anything and enjoyed woodworking projects. Gary is survived by his wife, Penny; his sons, Chris (Christine) with grandsons Mason and Jordan, and Mark (Katrina); his daughter, Heather; his stepsons, Russell Stephenson and Beau Stephenson; stepdaughters, Mindy Stephenson (Todd) and Stephanie Rasmussen (Ron) with grandsons Aaron and Karsten; his brother, Allen (Jodi); and his best friend for over 60 years, Tracy Stone (Betty). He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Laura Ann. Graveside services at the Nashua, Mont., cemetery will be held in the summer of 2021 if able. (Paid Obituary)

Edward Allen Tervola, 81, of Wolf Point died Jan. 24, 2021, at Trinity Hospital. He was born July 16, 1939, the son of Martha Ida Puranen Tervola and Richard Olaf Tervola in Wadena, Minn. He was proud of his Finnish ancestry as his great-grandfather came to America from Tervola, Finland, in the early 1800s. He was raised on the family farm in Henning, Minn. As a little boy, he had the duty of taking care of the chickens. He spotted a .22 rifle in the Sears and Roebuck catalog that he wanted. His father told him to make some money, so he did by trapping gophers and rabbits and picking up bottles in ditches. He made enough money to purchase that rifle, which is still in the family today. He loved to fish and hunt with his dad and brothers. His parents also owned 113 acres of prime land at Leaf Lake in Minnesota with many great memories of the delicious berries that grew there. As he grew older, he started milking cows and working the fields. He attended country school in Henning from the first to eighth grade. He started his freshman year at Henning High School, but quit when his father had a stroke. He had wanted to join the U.S. Army, but he couldn’t pass the hearing test due to ear damage from the mumps in his youth. He was reading the Henning Harold newspaper and found an ad for a farmer seeking a good farmhand in Plentywood. At the age of 20, he told his mother he was moving to Montana. He took his $70 paycheck and his ‘57 Chevy and left for Montana. After arriving safely in Plentywood, a waitress at a cafe asked what he was doing way over here. When he told her he was going to work for a farmer, she advised him not to take the job since the farmer treated his help poorly. He took the waitress’ advice and headed south. He stopped in Froid at the elevator and asked if anyone needed a good farmhand. He was sent to see Clinton Lamar at the Schnitzler Corporation in Homestead. They hit it off and he began working, living in a little bunkhouse about seven miles from Homestead. He was raised to keep your property pristine and, within a few months, made the place look like someone lived there. On a trip back to Minnesota to visit, he met Donna Mae Moske at a basketball game. He had to return to Montana, so they wrote to each other and fell in love. He returned to Minnesota, and he and Donna were married in December 1963. He worked on a turkey farm for a while and didn’t care for it. He told his bride that he wanted to go back to Montana, so off they went back to Homestead. He went to work for Peavey Company Feb. 2, 1966, and they lived at the B& F Motel in Wolf Point. He bought his little boat and many fishing trips with family and friends began. They purchased a home in Wolf Point in March 1971. He loved his new home and property and he took great pride in the care of his lawn and garden. “No weeds on my yard!” he’d say and even sprayed the neighbors’ lawns so their weeds wouldn’t get into his. Many hunting trips took place on friends’ places south of the river and many holidays were spent together with their families. After a good day of hunting, he would take his “brush walkers” to Harry’s bar for a good meal. He and Donna divorced in 1976, but remained good friends. He had custody of his three children. Money was tight, but he always saved enough money for weekend getaways to Fort Peck Lake or Nelson Reservoir to go fishing and hunting. While working at Peavey, he met Laudie Kadrmus and they started painting together on weekends and evenings. He quit the Peavey Elevator in 1980 and started Tervola Painting. When the oil boom started, he went to North Dakota and contracted with Atco Drilling. When the oil boom was slowed down, he moved back to Wolf Point. In 1987, he cut down three acres of timber in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area in western Montana all on his own. His grandson, DJ, was his pride and joy. He cherished his grandson and taught him how to drive, hunt, fish and how to plant a garden. He contracted with Sansaver Construction in the ‘90s and painted many tribal homes. When painting was slow in the fall and winter, he’d help Bill Smith with his cattle down at cow camp. He loved to have coffee with his buddies at Stockman’s Café and at the Sherman Inn. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Wolf Point. He is survived by his children, Timothy Paul Tervola of Billings, Jerry Allen Tervola of Billings and Lori Mae Tervola- Berger of Wolf Point; siblings, Richard Tervola of New York Mills, Minn., and Cathy Smith of Brainerd, Minn.; three grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by siblings, William Tervola and Ethel Tervola-Gribbon; and his ex-wife, Donna Mae Moske-Tervola. Viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wolf Point. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Wolf Point. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery following the service. Masks will be provided and social distancing will be followed. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

Lorna Rae Philp, 50, of Hilger (Winifred) left her earthly body at home surrounded by her husband, Tom, and loving family and friends, Thursday evening, Jan. 28, 2021. She fought a valiant fight against cancer and advocated for HPV testing and vaccination to help young people avoid spreading the virus that can lead to cervical cancer. Lorna was born June 27, 1970, in Glasgow, Mont., the daughter of John A. and Ella Mae (Heser) Stolen. She was welcomed by three sisters, Lee Ann, Torri and Jerra. The family lived on a farm south of Wolf Point and received her early education at Frontier Elementary and Wolf Point High School, graduating in 1988. She began her college program in North Dakota and transferred to Montana State University in Bozeman where she received a bachelor of science in agriculture degree in 1992. Her career path was 1989 hired as a co-op student with the Soil Conservation Service, May 1995 graduated from Montana State University, May/June 1995 joined Malta field office staff as a soil conservationist. Lorna met Willy “Tom” Philp in Malta on the dance floor in 1996 and never looked back. They were united in marriage on Sept. 19, 1998, in Malta and were soulmates for life. In 1997, she became district conservationist in the Malta field office, May 2008 transferred from Malta to Lewistown as the district conservationist and in February 2019 promoted to the supervisory district conservationist for the Lewistown Work Unit including Stanford and Winnett. Lorna lived passionately. She loved to dance and watching her whirling around a room with Tom was breathtaking. She took full advantage of our beautiful Montana setting and brought beauty to her surroundings with her gardening and soil conservation knowledge. She also enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Lorna had 100 percent commitment to her many friends and family, on an individual basis and through her involvement in her community. She was a Winifred Ambulance EMT and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Lorna is survived by her husband, Tom (William T.) of Winifred; daughter, Kimberly (Chad) McNeil, and two grandsons, who she greatly adored, Wyatt and Easton, of Gillette, Wyo.; sisters, Lee Ann Tank of Wolf Point, Torri Tanzini and family of upstate New York and Jerra (Wayne) Fjelstad and family of Snohomish, Wash.; and Tom and Vicki Philp and family of Suffolk, Mont. She has a large family of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will also miss her infectious smile and positive personality. Lorna and Tom were involved in the foreign exchange program and were parents to six boys who call them Mom and Dad and remain in close contact: Victor Acero (Venezuela), Frederik Nielsen (Sweden), Nate Stordahl (Norway), Sebastian Cevallos (Ecuador), Gabrielle “Bobo” Adorni (Italy) and Jesper Perden (Finland). Lorna was preceded in death by her parents; and grandparents, John and Martha Stolen and Frank and Faye Heser. A celebration of life service for Lorna Stolen Philp will be held in the Winifred School Gym on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at 2 p.m. A private graveside service will follow. A reception to gather and share memories will reconvene at the Winifred School. Hand sanitizer and masks will be provided. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Live streaming provided by American Lutheran Church of Winifred. On Facebook, search American Lutheran Church LCMC Winifred MT. A recording will be available from family by request. Memorials may be made in Lorna’s name to the Winifred Ambulance and the Winifred Cemetery. Note “for benches” in the memo line and they may be left with the Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be left on-line at www.cloydfuneralhome. com. (Paid Obituary)

Roberta Louise Henderson Martell, 84, of Poplar died Jan. 23, 2021, at Poplar Hospital. She was born July 20, 1936, in Poplar, the only daughter of Sahnos Henderson and Emma Warclub. Her life changed when she met her future husband Floyd “Dominic” Martell Sr. They married in June 1954 in Fairview. Her family became and always was the center of her life. She graduated with her bachelor of science of social work with honors and had her license in addiction counseling, BSW, LAC. She worked over 60 years in human services. Starting at an early age working the fields, nursing, ambulance crew, social services and finally an addiction counselor at the Spotted Bull Treatment Center. She spent over 20 years in her role and was very involved in the resources and events that SBTC held. She was renowned for her quilting skills. She was an avid quilter, pouring her heart and soul into crafting each quilt. This was not just a hobby or for profit, but was a way to communicate her love for her family. She could be seen supporting her children and grandchildren’s sporting events, from the boxing club, basketball, football, volleyball, wrestling, track and cross country. She loved to sit and visit with old and new friends alike. She was proud of her veteran and active-duty family in the military. She was a very humble woman and devoted her whole life to her husband and the family they had together. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd “Dominic” Martell Sr.; brothers, Buddy Campbell, Stanley Henderson and Eugene Henderson; sons, Jack Martell and Floyd Martell Jr.; daughter, Lori Ann Martell; and three grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Betty Martell, Monica Walking Eagle, Frank Martell, Stanley Martell, Sophia Youngman and Mildred Martell; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A wake will be held Friday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. The funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at the Martell family home. Due to COVID-19, facial coverings and social distancing will be adhered.