Cash Eddie Johnson, four, of Froid died July 23, 2023, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born April 9, 2019, in Sidney, the son of AJ and Kayla Johnson. His life ended early but, in the short time he was with us, he lived to the fullest. He was a boy who loved everything and everyone. He made friends wherever he went and had a way of making everyone around him feel special. He never turned down an opportunity to go anywhere and never wanted to be left behind. He loved going and checking cows with Dad, but always remembered to bring Mom back some flowers. He loved fishing and often would come up with the idea in the mornings to go fishing that day and ask, “How bout that?”. He loved gathering eggs, riding his horse Poppy, swimming in anything that held water, playing nerf gun wars and especially loved being with his big sisters. He couldn’t wait to grow

Barbara Jean (Wilkinson) Hentges, the matriarch of our family, passed away at her home in Frazer, Mont., on July 28, 2023. Mom was born on Jan. 1, 1934, at her Aunt Flossie’s house on the north side of Wolf Point to William and Ione (Sugden) Wilkinson. She primarily grew up on her grandparent’s homestead on Wolf Creek, north of Wolf Point, where she rode horses and helped her grandparents with their sheep. She graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1952. After high school, she worked for Shell Oil Company as a dispatcher. After work, she and a group of friends would go out after work to go dancing when local bands would play in the Wolf Point area. On one such occasion, she was introduced by a friend and future sister-in-law to Edward Hentges. Barbara and Edward were married in 1954. Together, they had nine children and Barbara took on the roles of wife, mother, ranch hand and farm hand. After Ed’s passing in 1980, she continued farming with help at different times from her boys. She loved being a farmer and knew a lot about it. She loved animals, especially her dogs that she had over the years: her favorite being Missy Mouse. She also enjoyed bird watching and reading. Preceding her in death are her husband, Edward; parents; sister, Joyce Steele of Columbia Falls, Mont.; and brother, Billy Wilkinson. She is survived by her children: Kip Hentges of Fort Peck, Karen Hentges of North Nashua, Kae Hentges

George Farrel Boyd, 57, formerly of Poplar, died June 12, 2023, at home in Dime Box, Texas. He was the son of Lionel Boyd and Geraldine Spotted Bird, born May 7th, 1966, in Brockton. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Dime Box under Pastors Sister Annie Ruth Scurlock and Brother Jackie Gray. He loved to help whenever, wherever and whomever he could. He was well known for his friendly smile and warm handshake welcoming everyone that entered the doors of the church before service. He dearly loved his family and was proud of his Native American heritage, who he prayed for without ceasing. He set up multiple revivals on the Fort Peck Reservation with evangelist Andre’ Walker of Dime Box to show his love for them while yielding in obedience to the words Jesus Christ to be a witness. He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Roberta (Sister Bug) Boyd. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay Boyd of Dime Box; two stepsons, Demetrius Reed and Marcus Reed, both of Memphis, Tenn.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; father,

Sherry Lynn Longtree Turning Bear, Cánté Wasté Wiyá “Good Hearted Woman”, 68, of Poplar died July 21, 2023. She was born June 19, 1955, to Louise Crazy Bull and James “Jim” Turning Bear. She was a CNA in at Poplar Hospital, then later became a dental assistant at Poplar IHS for many years until her retirement. She loved driving around and listening to music of all kinds, playing bingo and machines. She loved spending time with grandchildren and loved ones. She is survived by her daughter, Christina Longtree of Wolf Point; son, Christopher Longtree Sr. of Poplar; four grandsons; and her significant other, “Suess.” She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert

Gemma Crowley-Smith, 83, died July 20, 2023, at Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point. She was born Dec. 8, 1939, in Richland Center, Wis. She was the middle child and only daughter of Imelda Lucille Doyle and Joseph Keeley Crowley. She joined older brother, Tom, and young brother Donald Joe “DJ” was later born. She grew up in Manitowoc, Wis., attending elementary school at St. Paul Catholic School. She attended St. Mary’s Springs Academy in Fon Du Lac, Wis., her freshman and sophomore years and attended her junior and senior years at Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, graduating in 1958. After graduating high school, she attended Northwest Institute of Medical Technology in Minneapolis, Minn. After graduating with a laboratory and X-ray technician degree in December 1959, she took a job in Milwaukee, Wis., as a medical laboratory technician. She received a call in the summer of 1961 from her college classmate, Barbara Smith, to see if she could come out to Wolf Point and fill in at Trinity Hospital while Barbara was going on maternity leave. Ready for a change, she came to call Montana her home for the past 62 years. On June 6, 1964, she married Ronnie Smith at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Manitowoc. She took a job with the Indian Health Service as a medical laboratory and X-ray technician in Poplar. They had three sons, Craig Roy, Douglas William and Daniel Joseph. She loved her job at the IHS Clinic in Poplar. Unfortunately, she was forced to retire in October 1981 due to being allergic to something in the laboratory that couldn’t be identified. After divorcing in 1985, she had several different occupations. After her father’s death in June 1988, she moved back Crowley-Smith

Cailee Skye Bird Hat, “Eagle Plume Dancing in the Clouds”, 20, of Frazer died July 12, 2023. She was born Nov. 26, 2002, to Michelle Clancy and Curtis Bird Hat in Glasgow. She was born on her brother Christian’s first birthday, so he called her his first birthday present. She and her siblings lived and made their home in Wolf Point with their parents until their separation in 2004. She and Christian moved to Frazer with their grandmother, Carmen. She attended school in Frazer. While in school, she joined basketball and football. She enjoyed the many trips across the state to play the sports she loved. When she and her siblings were younger, they traveled the powwow trail on their grandma Carmen’s concession stand. She is survived by her mother, Michelle Clancy of Wolf Point; brothers, Brandon Redboy of Wolf Point,

In the early morning hours of July 21, 2023, our family rock, Jean “Jeannie” Archdale passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home. Jeannie was born on Sept. 21, 1959, in Wolf Point, Mont., to Gale “Pete” Peterson and Beulah Peterson (Roy). She was a loyal, loving and caring person, full of grit and determination. Jeannie started at a very young age being everybody’s rock — first, with her older sister, Terry, and then with her younger sister, Brenda. Jeannie and Terry enjoyed playing outside for hours at a time. They also spent time sledding, playing with dolls and having tea parties. When her younger sister, Brenda, was born, Jeannie took her on as her own baby and loved to push her around in the stroller, specifically, to the big rock for picnics. Jeannie also liked to build forts with her friends, Tana and Janell, and go on picnics with her mom and pick wildflowers. It was no secret that Jeannie was not an avid participant in school. There were many times during elementary school that Jean would take it upon herself to leave school and walk home, knowing full well that her Grandpa Percy would spot her walking up the gravel road and go pick her up to give her a ride home. On April 9, 1976, Jeannie married Gerald Archdale. They had just celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary. Together, they had three daughters, Angela Marie, Tera Lynn and Carrie Sue. When it came to her kids and grandkids, Jeannie was loyal and fierce. She was bound and determined that her children would have the chance to participate in any activities of their choosing, even if it meant that she had to give something up for herself. Jeannie was extremely proud of her children’s accomplishments, especially when they received their college degrees. She loved watching her grandchildren’s activities and listening to their many adventures. She enjoyed attending their football, soccer and baseball games, birthday parties and Parker’s school plays. When Jeannie’s oldest sister shared highlights of Preston’s last baseball game, Jeannie opened her eyes and shared a loving smile. Although Brenly and Carly were still young and just getting involved in activities, Jeannie loved to watch whatever Brenly and Carly were involved in. Jeannie worked at several places during her time of employment and made many friendships at each place. Some of those friendships continued up until the time of her passing, two of which are Tina and Krit. Places she worked include The Sweet Shop, Gillette Pharmacy, Wood’s Powr-Grip, Trinity Hospital and Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office. Jeannie had many things she enjoyed. These included the many dogs she had over the years; celebrating Christmas

Saxxon Alexander Red Boy, 32, of Poplar died June 15, 2023. He was born to Jewel Merculieff and Dennis Red Boy Sr. on Feb. 11, 1991, in Bismarck, N.D. He loved to tease, even though he couldn’t take a joke. He was always full of laughter and enjoyed hanging out with family drinking, jamming and laughing. He enjoyed playing dice and watching TV. He was always there if someone needed to talk or needed help, but he was rarely found walking around. He was always at home. When he did leave, he would be with one of his aunties, Inez First or Margaret Hernandez, or with his brothers, Robert Russell, Ian Garfield, Emerson ComesLast and Malcolm GoodBird. He is survived by his mother, Jewel Merculieff; two sons, Gerald and Zekiel Bigleggins; sisters, Carol Merculieff,