Marvin Clyde Bullchief Jr., “Charging Raven,” (Kaģinadá), 54, of Poplar died Oct. 18, 2020, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings. He was born March 17, 1966, in Wolf Point, the son of Darlene Fourstar (Gray) and Marvin Bullchief Sr. He grew up in Frazer and graduated from Frazer. Later on in Marvin’s years, two families were combined. He met Amanda LaDean Red Eagle on July 9, 1997.

Pearl E. Hopkins, 81, of Poplar died Oct. 4, 2020, at the Roosevelt Memorial Nursing Home in Culbertson. She was born Nov. 14, 1938, in Poplar to Mary and Thomas Buckles. She married Robert Hopkins Sr. on Feb. 20, 1959, and together they had seven children: Robert Jr., Vicky Hopkins, Debbie Hopkins, Barney Hopkins, Penny Hopkins of Poplar and Shannon Hopkins of Wolf Point. They also raised a grandson, Dion Hopkins, and granddaughter, Lorraine Hopkins, of Waco, Texas. Survivors also include 16 grandchildren and 21 greatgrandchildren; and sisters, Louise Ell and Gloria Chopper. She graduated from Poplar High School in May 1957. She was a homemaker until her youngest child attended school, then was employed as community health representative. She attended Antioch University/NAES College and received her bachelor of arts degree in 1984. She was a tribal councilwoman serving on the Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board for 28 years and four months. 1977-79; 1979-81; 1981-83; 1985-87; 1987-89; 1989-91; 1991-93; 1993-95; 199597; 1997-99; 1999-01; 2001-03; 7/2011-10/11; 2013-2015; 2015-2017, she retired in 2017. She had many hobbies. She liked sewing, reading, baking, gardening, canning, making dry meat, doing crafts and, as a homemaker, she loved raising chickens, turkeys, ducks and even wild geese. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their many functions while they were in school. She stressed the importance of getting an education to her grandchildren and the many young people she encountered. She always took the time to listen to the people of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation and would try to assist them anyway she could. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hopkins Sr.; son, Kevin Hopkins; daughter, Julie Hopkins; granddaughter, Paulette Bemer; brothers, Camelle, Fred, Raymond and Arthur Buckles; and sisters, Lorraine Red Dog, Rebecca Garcia and Ethel Longee. Private services were held under the direction of Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel.

LaVal Arnold BigLeggins, 60, of Poplar died Oct. 6, 2020. He was born on April 13, 1960, to Margaret and Donald BigLeggins in Poplar. He spent most of his life in Poplar, where he called home. He loved his music and driving around and hanging with his best friend Lester Menz and all his buddies. He liked cooking for his sister Brenda, who he was living with, always wanting her to eat his cooking. His favorite soup was hangover soup, which he was very proud of. When he lived alone, his nephew Robert Birthmark would check on him and bring him a hot meal. He was always happy and joking with everyone. Everyone knew him by “The Rock.” He loved his wrestling. His favorite one was “The Undertaker.” He would sit for hours, hollering and making everyone laugh. He had three children, Nova BigLeggins of Billings, Lavia BigLeggins of Poplar and John Leggit of Wolf Point. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Rhonda BigLeggins, Carla Olson and Davetta Lester; and one brother, Percy Lester. He is survived by his sisters, Valerie White Hawk, Brenda Good Bird, Veronica BigLeggin and Shannon White Hawk of Billings; two brothers, Richard BigLeggins and Curtis BigLeggins, both of Poplar; and three granddaughters. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Brenda BigLeggins’ residence. Interment was in the Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.