Albert Lee, 62, of Poplar died June 10, 2023, in Poplar. He was born in Lander, Wyo., the son of Mary Agnes Lee and Albert Lee Sr. He married Pauline, and his family grew instantly. He has always believed in hard work. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angie Marie Lee; sister Glennita Crespin; and brothers, Eldred Dennis, Gary Charles and Edward Dean. He is survived by his sons, Michael and David and Laren, Kristyn and Jessica Cota; sister, Claudia Ogden; numerous grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. His funeral was held Monday, June 19, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel had charge of the arrangements.

Rodney Bryce TurnToes Sr., 58, died Thursday, June 15. He was born in Poplar to Bernice Smoker-TurnToes and Louis Melvin TurnToes (Cheetah). He grew up in Frazer for most of his years and attended Frazer School. While attending school, he played basketball and baseball, ran cross-country and track. When he graduated high school, he met Anita White. Their children are Latoya TurnToes, Curtis Smoker, Sheldon Smoker and Shayna TurnToes. They later separated, but remained friends. Then, he met Ronna LaMere. They were together 30+ years. During those years, they married and had four children, Rodney TurnToes Jr., Ronni Jo LaMere, Isaiah TurnToes and Lane Turn-Toes. He was a firefighter for the Fort Peck Tribes and Rockyboy. He and his wife, Ronna, would cut wood for the elderly in Rocky Boy. He is survived by his brothers, DeWayne Bigleggins of Frazer, David Bigleggins of Frazer and Franklin TurnToes of Frazer; special sister, Adeline Rose White of Frazer; daughters, Latoya LaRoque of Frazer, Ronni Jo LaMere of RockyBoy, Shayna TurnToes of Wolf Point; sons, Curtis Smoker of Frazer, Sheldon Smoker of Frazer, Rodney TurnToes Jr. of Rocky Boy, Isaiah TurnToes of Rocky Boy, Lane TurnToes of Box Elder; stepson, Lionel White of Wolf Point; and 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Harold, Eugene, Dwight, Sherwin Bigleggins, Louis and Melvin; and sister, Babygirl BigLeggins. His funeral was held Tuesday, June 20, at 29 South Frazer (Westland) Road. Interment followed at Saint Joseph Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel had charge of the arrangements.

John B. Nesbitt, 66, of Wolf Point died June 8, 2023. He was a one-of-a-kind man who touched more people’s lives wherever he went. He was a man who enjoyed the simple things in life. He valued his friends and family and you never had to wonder where you stood with him. He did many things in his life. He worked for the railroad, was a lineman for Norval, taught at the Poplar college at the lineman school and so much more. He loved working in his shop, building his Willie’s Jeeps, riding his bike or helping others. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. If he didn’t know how to do something, he would figure it out. He often would say, “He was a jack of all traits, but a master of none.” He helped get the Prairie Riders bike group going and stayed active in it and was part of the Glasgow Car Club and the 100 Club. He stayed in charge of everything, including his funeral, and kept his great personality until the end. He is survived by his daughters and many grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers, sisters and his wife, Nancy. A celebration of his life will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at the Glasgow Elks, followed by one last turn around town.

Timilyn Vonnette Russell, 59, died May 18, 2023, in Puyallup, Wash. She was born on Oct. 12, 1963, to Lucille “Ella” Russell and Stanley “Allen” Lester in Poplar, where she also grew up. In her younger years, she had many small odd jobs. In her early 20s, she met Marvin BullChief Sr. From this union, she had five children, Renae, Marvin III “Jason”, Kyleen, Bradley and Quentin BullChief. They resided in both Frazer and Wolf Point for a number of years together, but later parted ways. Then in the early ‘90s, she moved to Okanogan, Wash., with her aunt Jana Cloke-Moore and later moved to Omak, Wash. She met her companion, Bill Marr. She enjoyed listening to

Reginald Dale Scott, 63, died June 3, 2023, in Poplar. He was the oldest of 10 children. He went to school in Poplar and Brockton, then later graduated from Brockton in 1979 as the salutatorian. He also graduated from the Fort Peck Community College with a degree in general studies. He had many jobs in his life including working at A& S Industries, West Electronics and Poplar schools. But the job he loved the most was being a dad and grandpa. He met Pauline Red Star and was blessed with six daughters, Tyra, Sheila, Marian, April, Nancy and Tricia. He also helped raise step-children, Laurel and Michael Menz. He was a kind-hearted, humble, loving soul who would go out of his way to

Albert Jay Kirn III “Boy”, 29, died June 5, 2023, in Poplar. He was born Feb. 5, 1994, Connie Bird and Albert Kirn Jr. He was raised in Poplar, the only boy born after four girls. He attended all his school years in Brockton. He enjoyed everything in his life. He loved animals and spending time with nieces and nephews. Fishing, working on cars and bikes, helping others were some of his hobbies. His dad taught him how to work on cars. He also worked on the farm for Grandpa Blue and Auntie Jo.

Clarice Kay Big Leggins, 67, of Frazer died May 29, 2023, at Billings Clinic in Billings. She was born to Isaac Follette and Eva Firemoon Follette on June 11, 1955, in Wolf Point. She attended school in Frazer and later in Othello, Wash., where she was on the LDS Morman Placement Program. She later moved to Helena to further her education and received her GED. She worked in activities at the Helena Indian Alliance — a job she enjoyed. She met DeWayne Big Leggins in 1978 and they married later. They moved back to Wolf Point in 2008. She loved traveling and seeing the countryside with DeWayne in 1995. She loved to go on evening drives and watching sunsets, loved animals, cats and dogs. She loved being home, playing boardgames, doing puzzles, watching TV and listening to music. She was known to all by her nickname “Bootie.” She always had you laughing when you would visit her. She is survived by her husband, DeWayne Big Leggins of Frazer; sons, Christopher