Richard Falcon, 84, of Trenton, N.D., died Wednesday evening, Sept. 2, 2020, at his home. He was born in Poplar on Feb. 23, 1936, to Albert and Rosina (Vondall) Falcon. He was raised and educated in Trenton, N.D. His first job was around the age of nine years old selling The Grit newspaper. This is where he received his first musical instrument. It was a harmonica, the grand prize for selling the most papers. He got his first guitar from his mom at the age of 11. Friends and family of his parents would come to visit and wake him while he was sleeping, insisting he play the guitar for them. He had several bands and band members throughout his life. He played his music on the radio and television for the popular Faye Crush Show. He was proud of the fact that he was able to perform on TV “when TV just came out.” He finished the eighth grade and went on to complete several one-year certifications, including auto mechanics, diesel mechanics and welding. He has been a waterwitcher, a surveyor, a river riprapper, a rancher, a gas station manager, a business owner and, most importantly, a musician. He has served on the Williams County Senior board, Trenton Senior board, but the one board that he was most proud of and was on for over 20 years, was the Trenton Housing board which he assisted in getting more than 40 HUD houses built for the people of Trenton. He was united in marriage to Ardell Larson and together they had six children, Bill, Delmar, Myron, Fran and the twins, Lynn and Lon. They had 23 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way. Richard and Ardell remained close friends throughout the years, raising their family with faith and love. Throughout the years, he lived in Montana, Alaska, Washington and Colorado, but the happiest time of his life was living in his mom and dad’s home in Trenton. He was caring, kind, gentle, courageous, strong, wise and loved deeply. His faith in God and dedication to the church was something to be admired. The faith, love and empathy he showed everyone will live on through all who loved him. He is survived by his children, William “Bill” Falcon, Delmar Falcon, Myron Falcon, Fran Tangedal, Lynn Falcon and Lon Falcon; brother, Roger Falcon; sister, Irene “Sissy” Falcon; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Pat, Louis, Charles, Ernie, Ronald “Pealer,” Melvin, Paul, Eddie and August “Babe;” sisters, Rena and Angeline; and grandchildren, Pascal, Ritchie and Dallas. His Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, Sept. 5, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Williston, N.D. Father Russell Kovash officiated. Interment was in the Trenton Cemetery.

If you’re about to throw away an old zip lock baggie, STOP. Consider: Lou Ann Sorg who entered eternal life on Friday, July 24, 2020. Her spirit is carried on by her husband, four children, three grandchildren, two siblings and an extended family of relations and friends from every walk of life. We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Lou Ann during her 66 years, among them: always reuse zip lock baggies until they fall apart, when you have a little bit of paint left in multiple cans mix them together to make enough to paint a room, if there is an empty surface in your house there must be a knickknack placed there and always keep a full pantry and freezer you never know who might come to visit. Lou Ann was born on March 25, 1954, in Big Timber, Mont., to Herman and Betty Smith. She was the sister to an older brother, Tom, and a younger brother, Kenneth. In August of 1976, Lou Ann married Todd Sorg in Sioux Falls, S.D. Lou Ann had a passion for gardening, projects, animals, rocks and most of all people. All whom loved her dearly will never forget her strength, quick wit, never ending pranks, kindness and love for them. She lived a full life as a wonderful mother, gardener, homemaker and wife. Lou Ann walked each day with the Lord and took comfort in his guidance, strength and agape love. Every day, she strived to be more like Him and exercised her God given talent of serving and loving others. She was known for her ease in frequent conversations with even total strangers. Take a constant interest in the needs of god’s beloved people and respond by helping them. And eagerly welcome people as guests into your home. Romans 12:13 There will be a graveside service held at the Vida Cemetery in Vida, Mont., at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2020, with a celebration of life following at the Vida Catholic Church at 1 p.m. (Paid Obituary)

Maurice Charles “Buggy” Bighorn Sr., 78, of Brockton, died July 15, 2020, in Salt Lake City Hospital. He was born in Poplar on Dec. 13, 1941, to Alpheus and Josephine Juneau Bighorn, the third of four siblings, following the twins Alpheus “Sonny” Bighorn Jr. and Alva Bighorn. Younger sister Alice came along nine years later. He attended school in Brockton, graduating in 1959. He was a noted athlete in football, basketball and track. He was a prolific scorer throughout his basketball career and averaged 30.5 points per game his senior year. He and the Brockton Warriors finished with an excellent 22-5 record. His talent gained the attention of several colleges who offered scholarships for both basketball and football. He attended Cook Christian Training School in Phoenix, Ariz., where he met Francile LaMere. They were married in 1961 in Francile’s hometown, Wisconsin Dells, Wis. They made their first home of many in Phoenix, where daughters Joleen and Maureen were born. When the family returned to Montana, son Barry and daughter Paula were born. They lived in San Jose, Calif., where he earned his welding certificate. While there, his claim to fame was “starring” as an extra paid to fall off a horse in the movie Blood on the Arrow. They returned to Phoenix and their daughter Pam was born. Daughter Janice and son Maurice Jr. were born in Poplar. Son James Burshia Bighorn became part of the family shortly after his birth on Christmas Day in 1979. He and Francile attended the University of Montana in Missoula from 1971-1975. After a year and a half in Wisconsin, they made their home in Brockton for their final years. Throughout the years, he and his brother Sonny and many cousins and friends played together in independent basketball tournaments and often took home championship jackets. He was a member of the Brockton Chiefs who won the Fort Hall tournament several years, making his final trip to Idaho just a year before his illness. He was known for being a quick player, an excellent shooter, 3-point bank shots and his patented left-handed hook shot. He worked as the registrar with the Fort Peck Community College, served on the Fort Peck Election Committee and held several construction jobs. He worked for many years for Nygard Farms with Sammy Nygard. He was currently a driver for the Fort Peck Transit System. He enjoyed going to bingo, but his life centered around basketball. He was an inspiration to the younger generations because of his longevity in continuing to compete at his advanced age. He ran city league for several years at the Brockton Culture Center. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s games, following them with pride throughout their high school and college careers. He enjoyed the large Bighorn family gatherings, where he would compete in rounds of Lightning against his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Francile; daughter, Paula; and grandson, Noah Bighorn. He is survived by children, Joleen Emerson and Pam Bighorn of Brockton, Maureen Bighorn of Lake Delton, Wis., Janice Bighorn of Minnesota Barry Bighorn of Fort Kipp and Maurice Bighorn Jr. and James Burshia Bighorn of Brockton; siblings, Alpheus and Alva and Alice Melbourne; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A family graveside service was held Friday, July 24, at Riverview Cemetery in Brockton under the direction of Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel.