Samuel “Sam” Dean Nykolayow, 88, of Florence, Mont., passed away peacefully on Aug. 23, 2025, holding the hand of his beloved wife of 52 years, Georgietta. Sam was born on Feb. 19, 1937, in rural Wolf Point, Mont., to William Wasal and Barbara (Oshanek) Nykolayow. The youngest of a large farming family, Sam’s early years were marked by resilience and responsibility. With his siblings married and or drafted during World War II and Korean War, he began farming alongside his father at an early age. He attended a one-room schoolhouse through the eighth grade, where one teacher famously remarked that he “put the mule in Samuel.” Despite long days of work, Sam cultivated a lifelong love of reading, often staying up late with a flashlight and a good book. After graduating school, he proudly served his country as a U.S. Army radio operator in an artillery unit in Germany from 1959 to 1961. He returned home early to help his father, who passed away that same year. Sam’s career path was as diverse as it was adventurous. Over the years, he worked in the oilfields, ran his own dump truck business, co-owned a feed store, managed a concrete plant for Simplot Company, and operated precious metal and gem mines in Colorado, Minnesota and Mexico. His industrious spirit and willingness to take risks reflected his determination to provide for his family and explore life’s opportunities. On Oct. 20, 1962, Sam married Wendy Ellen Worthington in Fallon, Mont. Together, they welcomed two children, Deena Marie and James John, before later parting ways. On Aug. 25, 1967, he married Judy Lee Stahl and, together, they had one son, Jeffrey Sam. After their divorce, Sam found his lifelong partner, marrying Georgietta Dachtler in 1973. The two built a life of over five decades together, filled

Carolyn “Jo” McAllister, 73, of Glasgow died Aug. 24, 2025. She was born Jan. 26, 1952, in Glasgow to Morris E. Anderson and Evelyn E. Nayes and was the middle child of five. She spent part of her early childhood in Homestead before the family returned to Glasgow. She completed her education in Glasgow and graduated from Glasgow High School in 1970. On Feb. 26, 1972, she married Leroy McAllister. They shared 26 years of marriage before his death in 1998. Together, they raised two children, Stacey and Jay. After Leroy’s death, she lived in Wolf Point, Lewistown and later Harrison before returning to Glasgow in spring of 2022. She was a passionate artist and a talented seamstress. She poured her creativity into everything she touched and her family and friends were blessed with treasured handmade pieces and artwork. She also loved dancing and was known for making every gathering special, always ensuring that children were included with activities and fun. Her kindness, generosity and joyful spirit will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Darlene Joan “Dar” Jasper, 74, of Maricopa, Ariz., formerly of Culbertson, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, at her home in Maricopa. She was born Aug. 12, 1951, to Thomas and Dolores Harmon in Scobey. She would eventually move to Bainville, where she graduated from high school in 1969. She married George Jasper and they enjoyed 37 years of marriage together and raised four children; Jennifer, Melanie, Rako and Travis. They enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, attending country western concerts and the local Trail Rides every Labor Day weekend. She was incredibly creative and turned her passion for sewing into a successful local business, Dar’s Designs. People came from near and far to purchase one (or many) of her quilts. She liked to share that Hillary Clinton and Jon Tester even have her quilts. Her passions also included cooking/baking for family gatherings, reading, gardening and spoiling her grandchildren. She never settled for mediocre. Everything she did emanated with greatness and compassion, especially the way she loved. She and George relocated to Maricopa in 2020, where they cherished their time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren and making memories to last a lifetime. She retired in 2023 in Maricopa, but continued to enjoy sewing “for the fun

Dixie Charlene Shamley Hansen Fadness was born Jan. 21, 1952, in Wolf Point, Mont., to E.R. “Tuffy” and Delphia Unruh Shamley. Her first job was at the A& W at age 15 and later as a bus girl at the Elks Club. She married Lyle Hansen in June of 1970 and had three sons. Dixie was active at Immaculate Conception Church having belonged to St. Ann’s Group of the Catholic Daughters, being a leader for two years of the Renew Movement and lecturing the Epistles at Masses for 15 years. She held several different jobs, with the last nine years in Wolf Point as a secretary at Clayton Memorial Chapel. Having divorced in 1999, Dixie moved to Lewistown and worked as a bartender at The Sportsman’s, Doc Holliday’s