Joaquin Walks Two Andrews, 49, of Brockton died April 26, 2024. He was born May 19, 1974, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Doris Rae Bighorn Andrews and Murray Andrews. About a year later, he was on this first airplane trip for the move to Brockton. He graduated from Poplar High School and, after a couple of years of employment at the Fort Peck Tribal Express, he attended the United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, N.D. He graduated with a degree in graphic/ commercial design. Later, he would be employed at UTTC in the same department. A few years and a couple of jobs later, he moved back to Brockton. He was employed with the Fort Peck Tribes Transportation Department up until his death. At an early age, he was curious about symbols, letters and pictures. He started drawing pictures of stories he made up, usually of space ships or anything to do with outer space. He started listening to music associated with these subjects which then was mostly classical music. Later, he would be conducting his orchestra in front of the TV or the cassette tape player. He started reading

Tanya Big Leggins, 51, of Frazer died April 14, 2024. She was born in Norwalk, Calif., to Garrett and Edith Bigleggins Sr. on April 27, 1972. At the time of her death, she resided in Frazer, where she lived and went to school. She also had lived in Great Falls and Billings. She had a kind and loving heart. She let everyone in and tried to help everyone with what she had. She loved to play machines and scratch tickets and she even won on a Bingo card. She is survived by her children, Ayla Jones of Frazer, Edna Jones of Frazer, Stanley Jones Jr. of Billings, Mercedes Keiser of Frazer; two nieces she helped raise, Alexas of Detroit, Mich., and Ashaya Bigleggins of Williston, N.D.; siblings, Sarah Johnston of Frazer, Gary of Frazer, Lori of Billings, Robert Bigleggins Sr. of Billings, Vickie of Williston,

Community members of all ages are invited to attend the Montana Historical Society’s May public programs, highlighting topics related to the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act. On Thursday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Helena College, Kekek Stark will present “Tribal Sovereignty and Citizenship: One Hundred Years of the Indian Citizenship Act.” Stark, co-director of the

American Legion Post No. 81 in Culbertson filed a motion April 24 asking Judge David Cybulski with Montana’s Fifteenth Judicial District Court to hold Knudsen Family Limited Partnership, which includes local residents and state house candidates Rhonda and Miles Knudsen, in contempt. The Legion is asking the court to compel KFLP to “re-establish and re-build” an easement road laid out

The Culbertson School was made aware of a threatening social media post Wednesday, April 24. School administrators issued the following statement April 29: “In the evening hours the school administration was made aware of a threat made on social media indicating potential harm toward others in school. School administration immediately began working with the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s [Office].

Ronie W. Shumway, 81, of Glasgow died April 19, 2024. at Billings Clinic. He was born Jan. 18, 1943, to Frank and Vera (Marmon) Shumway in Wolf Point. He attended and played sports at Wolf Point Public School where he graduated in 1963. Right out of school, his cousin George and he went and enlisted in the Navy. After he was discharged from the service, he decided to go MSU in Bozeman to pursue a teaching degree in math. While going to school he there, he met Linda. They were married in a small ceremony Dec. 18, 1971. In 1972, they ended up in Glasgow and he taught math at Glasgow High School until he retired. After retirement, he went to Mountain Village, Alaska, for six months. He enjoyed it there and learned a lot about their culture. When it came time for him to leave, the people were sad to see him go. Once back in Glasgow, he got a job with Montana Department Transportation and worked there for 20 years, retiring in 2023. From math, drivers education and as a coach, he gave a lot of his time to students. Any time a student would say “I can’t do this,” he would make the time to work with them. Failure wasn’t in his vocabulary. Preceding him in death were his son, Tyrel; and brother, Gary. Survivors are wife, Linda; son, Shane Shumway; daughters, Kera Towner and Kala Pedersen; numerous grandchildren; brother, Craig Shumway; and sister, Renee Waite. At his request, no services will be held.

Joanne (Brasen) Gilbert, 80, of Scobey died April 13, 2024. She was born March 13, 1944, to Francis and Beulah (Ralstin) Brasen in Scobey. She was the youngest of three children and their only girl. As a young girl, she attended Scobey schools and had a wonderful upbringing. She had a lot of fun with her childhood schoolmates, who over time became lifelong friends. She always cherished the friends she collected throughout her life. She graduated from Scobey High School with the class of 1962. Later that same year, on Sept. 22, she married Bernard (Bernie) Gilbert. Over the next several years, they welcomed three sons, Trent, Brian and Brad to their family. They raised their boys on their farm southeast of Scobey in Line Coulee. They also enjoyed shared activities, such as golfing at the Scobey Golf Club, where they were longtime members. As an adult, she graduated from Minot State University with a degree in music education. Following graduation, she taught music in Peerless, Scobey and Wolf Point. She earned her master’s degree while teaching in Wolf Point. She thoroughly enjoyed participating in Scobey’s musical community, with groups such as The Prairie Symphonette, Jack Reiner’s Big Band and the Dirty Shame Show. Throughout the years, she was a belle, sang songs such as Big Spender and played clarinet in the Dixieland Band. In recent years during Pioneer Days, she played piano in the Saloon, while her brother, Larry, played trumpet. For many years, Joanne was a member of the Scobey Lutheran Church. She loved singing in the choir. She loved teaching and encouraging others in music, but she wasn’t just talented at musical things; she was a very creative person. In addition to her musical talents, she was a remarkable painter, did truly amazing things with crossstitch and crocheted beautiful blankets. She had a great sense of humor and never passed up on a moment to laugh. She was preceded in death by her brother, Don Brasen. She is survived by Bernie Gilbert, her husband of over 61 years; three sons, Trent Gilbert of Billings, Brian Gilbert of Artesia, N.M., and Brad Gilbert of Rapid City, S.D.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brother, Larry Brasen. Memorial services were held at the Scobey Lutheran Church Saturday, April 27.

Tanya Big Leggins, 51, of Frazer died April 14, 2024. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 3, at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Frazer.

Joaquin Andrews, 49, of Brockton died April 26, 2024. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Cremation will follow.