Russell Lee 'Rusty' Denny Sr., Ampa U “Coming day, 71, of Poplar died Nov. 23, 2023, in Poplar. He was born Dec. 28, 1951, to Vearle and Eunice (Blacktail) Denny. The youngest, he joined his siblings, Nancy Denny Dumont, Sunny Bill Whitehead, Iris “Cissie” Anderson, Orrin Denny, Jeanne Denny Reinlasoder and Lyle Denny. He grew up in Poplar for most of his life. He worked many jobs, but his main occupation was truck driving. He was an old school cowboy, living and participating in the cowboy way. He had a great honor to be able to coach his nephew Zach Atkinson in his bull riding days. He also practiced in his traditional ways, which he took great pride in. He is a member of the original Bad Land Singers. He followed the powwow trail and gained numerous friends and family throughout Indian country. In June 1967, he met Janice Chapman, where he gained a daughter Bernita Chapman Granbois, who was the first to call him Dad. Later, they had one daughter, Vearlene Emerine. In 1983, he met Andy Gray. To this union, they had one daughter and two boys, Benicia Gray, Russell Lee Jr. and Royce “Miles” Denny. In 1989, he met Gwen Gourneau. To this union, Holly Rae was born. In 1993, he met Claudia Scott and welcomed into his life, Neal Garrick, Miranda Rose, Carla Mckenzie and Alexis Dawn. Later, Thomas Lee, Debbie Lynn and KayLee Marie were born. He took the rope of a father figure to Jalee, Zack and PJ after his brother JD died.

Sherman Douglas Boxer, 66, died at his home in Denver, Colo., on Oct. 28, 2023. He was born and raised in Poplar, the last child of Tony and Mattie Ricker Boxer. He was born during Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 23, 1957, at Grandma and Grandpa Ricker’s home. He attended school in Poplar and the state of Washington. Later in his life, he attended Southwestern Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque, N.M. He also lived in Grand Junction, Colo., for a brief time. No matter where he lived, he always gravitated back to Denver. He was an avid Denver Broncos fan. He is survived by his two brothers, Tony Boxer of Durango, Colo., and William Richard Hawk of Miles City; sister, Ardey Boxer of Poplar; and daughter, Carla Clincher of Wolf Point. He was preceded in death by brothers, Irvin “Buddy” Iron Cloud, Lawrence

Agnes Mabel Ward (Looks at Buffalo, 81, of Poplar died Nov. 24, 2023, at the Poplar Hospital. She was born on July 14, 1942, to Lucille Davis (Snell) and Lewis Snell and was one of eight siblings: Jimmy Snell, Kenneth Snell, Margret Snell (Bigleggins), Edna Snell (GrayHawk) Roy Snell, Duey Eagle and Rosemary Eagle (Morsette). She was born and raised in Poplar and later went to complete beautician school. She met and later married Dallas Ward. From this union, Tanya Ward (Steele) and Mikel Ward Sr. were born. The family moved to Bismarck, N.D., for a few years, then moved to Williston, N.D. The family suffered a tragic loss of her husband, Dallas Ward, Sept. 2, 1981, and

Sybil Faith (Half Red) Summers, 70, of Poplar died Nov. 24, 2023, in Poplar. She was born to Loyal and Eunice (Feather Earring) Half Red on July 23, 1953, in Poplar. She graduated from Poplar High School in 1973. She later attended Southwestern Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque, N.M., and graduated with a certificate in the dental assistant program. After she came home to work at the Fort Peck IHS dental department, was also detailed to New Town, N.D., for a bit. She also worked at the Poplar City Dental office. After being a dental assistant for a few years, she took some time to be a full-time wife and mother. She married Robert Summers Sr. on Jan. 21, 1978. They were married 45 years. From this union, five children were born. After her children got a little older, she went back to work for the Fort Peck Tribes and worked as a teacher and teacher’s aide for the Head Start program for over 20 years. After retiring, she loved enjoying driving around, shopping and spending time with her family. She liked to go with her husband out in the country, whether it was for fishing or trapping. She also loved her puzzle books and watching WWE and Chicago PD and other shows weekly. She was also strong in her faith and love for God. She also enjoyed trying out new recipes. In her younger years,