Marsha Foss, 69, of Culbertson died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at the Billings Clinic, Billings. Services are pending.

Community College. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist Collegiate Young Farmer and Rancher members in pursuing a degree from an accredited institute of higher education and enrolled at that institution for the Fall 2021 semester. The scholarship is not limited to students seeking a degree or career in agriculture. Due date for this scholarship is April 1. The 2021 Bernard Greufe Honor

Hal David Haefer, 78, formerly of Poplar, died Jan. 22, 2021. He was born Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1942, to Maxine Sarah Eschler and biological father Wilhelm David Meyers in Great Falls. Sadly, he never knew the Meyers’ side of his family with the exception of Wilhelm’s brother, Uncle Harry. Early years were spent in his uncle Leonard’s home with his uncle, aunt Norma, and mother who were all divorced. He had a “great sense of curiosity” about the world around him. There was always another “why” for each question answered. That was the beginning of his pursuit of knowledge and understanding which were driving forces throughout his life. He was a voracious reader and a student of history, especially military history. When he was four years old, Donald Maxwell Haefer became his dad. The family lived at Rainbow Dam near Great Falls when his dad secured work with the Montana Power Company. In the summer of 1952 when his dad was transferred to Mystic Lake Dam power plant, he completed fourth through eighth grades in a one-room school where he had the same teacher for the five years he was there. In his freshman year, the family returned to Great Falls and became a Bison. In 1960, he enrolled at Montana State College in Bozeman with the intention of pursuing an engineering degree. Five years later, he graduated with degrees in psychology and sociology. He was a member of Delta Lambda Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After graduation, he enlisted in the Army on Aug. 6, 1965. Basic training at Fort Ord, Calif., was followed by advanced training at Fort Holabird, Md., to become a military intelligence specialist with a top secret security clearance. He was in the first class of special agents to ever be assigned to a combat unit. At Fort Benning, Ga., he trained as a paratrooper and received his Silver Wings in 1966. Later in 1966, he was transferred to Vietnam where he became part of 5th Special Forces. He was stationed in Nha Trang for six months, Saigon for six months and then the mobile training team for six months. He was proud, honored and humbled to serve as a Green Beret with 5th Special Forces. He was discharged on May 24, 1968, with a rank of Sergeant E-5. Back in Montana in 1968, he obtained a teaching endorsement in the social sciences from MSU - Bozeman. He worked as a security officer at Montana Tech for 1½ years, followed by his master’s program at Northern Montana College in Havre for high school career counseling. While he was working on his master’s degree in 1973, he met Laura Lee Knight over a game of Hearts. They married on Aug. 17, 1974, in Glasgow. Their first year was spent in Simms where he was the counselor in the high school. They established a home in Poplar for the next 30 years where they were a part of the Poplar Public School. Summer vacations during the years in the school system were often spent traveling through the western part of the U.S. and the Canadian provinces. He retired from counseling in 2002. In 2004, they moved to Billings. His greatest interests were skiing, reading, driving fast and photographing wildlife. He was a huge Harry Potter fan. He was one of an “elite” group of readers who have successfully tackled the novel War and Peace. He was a huge John Denver fan and followed the NASCAR circuit. In May 2010, he began his cancer journey. He dealt with his medical problems with strength, courage and perseverance with his faith in Jesus. He is survived by his wife, Laura; and sisters, Sharon Hagel, Linda Ellis and Renee Haefer. A celebration of life is planned in the spring.

On Friday, Febr. 26, 2021, William “Bill” Irving Fladager, 60, died at Daniels Memorial Hospital in Scobey. He was born May 7, 1960, in Scobey to Lalon and Lorraine (Doucette) Fladager. He was a passionate and progressive farmer who successfully pioneered no-till farming while initiating new varieties of crops on his land. On his downtime, he loved to golf, fish, hunt, throw darts, make wine at home and hang with friends and family. Flying and traveling were his other passions, but his favorite pastime was listening to Ferestad’s stories on a Friday night eating wings and drinking beer. In 1978, he graduated from Peerless High School and went on to DeVry University where he earned an electronics degree in 1982. In high school, he was a key player in the first Peerless Panther team to qualify for the Class C State Basketball tournament. He continued his love of sports by watching and encouraging his stepchildren, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He was famous for bleacher officiating, especially to Chauncy’s embarrassment. He was married July 1989 to Wanda Senef. They enjoyed four brief years together before her death in November 1993. He married Glenda (Fast) Handran on March 31, 2001, after a romance that started on the dance floor of Four Buttes Supper Club. He quickly gained the love and respect from Glenda’s children after seeing their mom with a newfound happiness. He loved his newly formed family as his own and stepped into the role as “Papa Bill.” He served on numerous local and state boards, including Montana Grain Growers Association, Pro-Coop, Beacon Foundation and recently the Daniels County Airport board. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Fladager. Survivors include his wife, Glenda; children, Nicole Ingram, Leif Handran, Cale Handran and Chauncy Handran; 13 grandchildren; brother, Daryl; and sister, Karen Fladager Hager. A memorial service will be held on March 23 at 2 p.m. at the Scobey Lutheran Church.

Corey M. Murphy, 32, of Wolf Point died Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. He was born in Poplar to Leonard E. Murphy and Darlene Owens on April 30, 1988. He attended school in Bowman, N.D., Rawlins, Wyo., and Parachute, Colo. He worked around Colorado for awhile on construction jobs and had many friends there. He recently moved back to Wolf Point to be with family. He is survived by his only daughter, Layla Murphy; close friend, Mandy Sanchez; mother, Darlene Owens and stepfather Raymond Burshia of Wolf Point; stepmother, Pearl Murphy of Wolf Point; grandparents, Rhonda Owens of Poplar, Leonarda Ross of Wolf Point and Jim Murphy of Novinger, Mo.; brothers, Spencer Murphy of Bowman, N.D., Kasey Murphy and Ethan Murphy, both of Wolf Point, Raymond Burshia Jr. of Wolf Point and Isaiah Owens of Thomas, Nev.; stepbrothers, Ben Freeman of Colorado, Malcolm Freeman of Utah and Aaron Freeman of North Dakota; sisters, Precious Comeslast of Wolf Point, Latesha Comeslast and Penny Comeslast, both of Wolf Point and Sarie Murphy of North Dakota; and stepsister, Summer Freeman of Utah. A funeral service was held Monday, March 1, at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Cremation will follow. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Kameron “Jaymz” Nathaniel Clark, Shunk Oda (Plenty Horses) A Warrior’s Son, 17, died in Wolf Point on Feb. 16, 2021. He was born in Great Falls on May 22, 2003, to Ellicia BadHawk and Kristofer Clark. Grandmother Kristine Clark Tataga Waka Sina raised him after his first year and who he knew throughout most of his life as “Mom.” He attended Poplar Schools, elementary through middle school. He also attended Williston High School and Wolf Point High School. During his years at Poplar elementary, he joined wrestling for one season but, soon found that his passion was geared more towards music and skateboarding. He always had big dreams — dreams of one day becoming a rock star and he would tell his “mom” that one day he was “going to sell out Madison Square Garden.” During his Williston High School days, he took a class called “Garageband” where he and his classmates would learn songs and play them in front of the rest of the class. He had a shy spot until a guitar was in his hands and, armed with his guitar, he would dazzle his fellow classmates with his performances. During his high school summer vacation, he wanted to earn his keep and found employment with the local Gysler Hardware store. They were immediately impressed with his work ethic, so much so that they wanted to keep him on as a permanent employee. On his off-time, he was busy perfecting his passion which was skateboarding. He would often learn difficult tricks and would keep doing them until he mastered them and was able to make videos to share with friends and family to showcase what he had learned. His skateboarding talents and skills paved the way for him to become a member in a local skating group, the “Scumbag Skate Army.” He also had another huge and exciting passion which he shared with his favorite uncle/dad/big brother Mike and his friends. His love for music and playing the guitar. As with anything he tried to do, his mastering skills knew no bounds. At age 14, his determination and proficiency at playing the guitar and bass carried him to his first live performance after only less than a year of learning and practicing the guitar. At The Gateway at Fort Peck Lake with his father and uncle by his side, he played through his nerves and nailed the gig. He left everyone in “awe” and made his skills seem effortless. He even went on to record a five-song EP demo with his band. For Kam, that was one of the highlights of his musical journey, being in the band “Rise From Ruin” with his dad, Uncle Mike and his best friend Ethan Four-Bear. He had a great personality and a great sense of humor and he loved to laugh. His smile was so infectious that when he smiled, anyone who was in the vicinity couldn’t help but feel the love he shared as his smile warmed their hearts and brightened their lives in those moments. He is survived by Mother: Ellicia Jasmyn Badhawk; Siblings: Tade Jusina, Brian McConnell Jr., Brandon Mc-Connell, Emylah McConnell, Brycen McConnell, Braxton McConnell, Grandparents: Darrin Badhawk, Margaret Martin; Grandma/“Mom”: Tataga Waka Sina (Kristine Clark), Father: Tataga He Waka (Kristofer Clark), Hawi Cogadu (Brylee Bearcub) Gamneza A U Wicahpi Wichinjana (Brayden Bearcub) Wichinjana Waste’ (Bailey Bearcub), Tashunga Wichinjana (Jessa Sandau), Mni Shoshe Wichinjana (Brooklyn Rose Bearcub), He Hokshina (Brody Bearcub) Taxjaha Ska Wi (Helen {Fred & Tauni} Bighorn), Cheryl Bighorn-Savior, Katelyn June Clark, Kim Johnson, KC Johnson, Richard Clark, Bradley Clark, Linnea Clark, Brett Clark, Amy and James De-Herrera. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Community Hall in Wolf Point. Interment was at the Clark Family Cemetery in Frazer. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was been entrusted with the arrangements.