Charles Edward Olson, 59, died June 21, 2021, in Billings. He was born Dec. 16, 1961, and was raised in Miles City by his adopted parents, Pete and Ruby Olson, where he graduated high school in 1980. He was a lifelong skilled contractor and fashioned many properties in the area. When he was not working, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. His hobbies included cooking and he never missed an opportunity to watch the New York Giant’s play. Those who knew him enjoyed his charismatic and comical nature and his way of lighting up any room he walked into. He is survived by his wife, Yvette of Wolf Point; children Laci Hubenka, Jasmine Olson, Joslynn Rall, Tyrel Olson, Orrin Olson, Aspen Olson and Jewel Olson; five grandchildren; and sister, Tammy Olson. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, at Clayton-Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Burial followed at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel assisted with the arrangements.

Clayton M. Long, 87, died Dec. 21, 2020. Born April 18, 1933, in Big Beaver, Sask., Canada, to Ernest N. Long and Esther L. Tollefson, he was one of five children. He married Alta (Kay) Campbell on Dec. 16, 1950, and moved to Glasgow in 1956. He farmed west of Glasgow from the early 1960s until he moved his farming operation near Nashua. He also worked for the Valley County Road Department as a road grader operator for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing. He also loved talking with people and telling stories. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Long; sons, Ross and Jess Long; sister, Bernice Coffman; and two brothers, Dale and Russell Long. A sister, Delores Evenson, died June 7, 2021. He is survived by his sister, Darlene Long; four sons, Rocky Long, Jay Long, Les Long and Steve Long; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A celebration of life was held Tuesday, June 29, at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow.

Sioux Dawn Red Eagle, 39, of Poplar died June 15, 2021. Sioux Dawn Red Eagle left this world on June 15, 2021 in Billings, MT. Sioux Dawn was born on July 29, 1981 to Timothy, Sr. and Twila Red Eagle in Poplar, MT. Sioux enjoyed many things in life, visiting her many relatives, laughing and joking with her siblings. One of her favorite activities was playing volleyball at the C.C. She loved to just “thrash!” But she loved being with her 3 children, Dakota, Logan and Kiara, most of all. Sioux graduated Brockton High School in 1999. After high school she enrolled at FPCC and State of Montana in Billings majoring in education and law & justice. During this time, she married the love of her life, Victor Grant on June 16, 2003 in Poplar. From that union her three precious children were born. They later divorced, but remained close friends. She is preceded in death by her dad, Timothy Red Eagle, Sr.; her grandpa Sam Longee; grandparents Sterling and Mayme Red Eagle; uncles Sterling, Curtis and Frank Red Eagle. Sioux is survived by her 3 children, her mother, brothers, sisters and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A wake was held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Her funeral service was held Thursday, June 24, at the Poplar Cultural Center with interment at Riverside Presbyterian Cemetery in Riverside under the direction of Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel.