Joseph Wise Spirit, 39, of Poplar died May 15, 2021, at his home. He was born Aug. 10, 1981, in Poplar to Sylvia “Annie” Cantrell and Anthony “Tony” WiseSpirit. He attended school and lived in Poplar his whole life with his older brother, Jason, by his side, no matter what they were doing, good or bad. He loved to play basketball, hang out with friends and family, just shooting the breeze. He would give you the shirt off his back while always maintaining his million dollar smile and cracking jokes. His humor was one of his best traits. From 2004-2009, he sang with the drum group “Red Roc,” which he gave its name. The group meant a lot to him. He enjoyed every minute and loved every song sang. In January 2006, he sang with his family/brothers, “Wise Spirit Singers.” In his early years, he worked at Tande’s, while raising his boys, Shawn, born in the summer of 2003; and Jaymin, born in May 2007. He also worked various other jobs and was a jack of all trades. The past 10 years, he worked in construction as a carpenter for RY Construction and BC construction. In 2011, he met Sophie Spotted Wolfe and, in 2013, they had their first baby, Natalynn. Then, in 2014, a boy, Nathan, was born and in 2016, another boy, Clarance, was born. He also had very special stepson, Nadden, to complete the family. He is survived by his longtime companion, Sophie Spotted Wolf; children, Shawn Allen, Jaymin Dean, Natalynn Rose, Nathan Roderick, Clarance Owen and stepson, Nadden Raynes; mother, Sylvia (“Annie” Cantrell; father, Anthony “Tony” Wise Spirit; brothers, Jason Wise Spirit, Benji Wise Spirit and Joshua WhiteBull; sisters, Yolanda Bleazard, Season and Morning Wise Spirit, Autumn WhiteBull, Tashina Cantrell, Crystal Stormy, Antionette Wise Spirit and adopted sister, Red Fawn; and grandparents, Tony Boxer and Arden Boxer of Poplar. His funeral was held Sunday, May 23, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment was at the Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

James LeMoine Amundson, 73, of Glasgow died May 18, 2021, at his home. He was born Oct. 14, 1947, in Northwood, N.D., to Joel “Lem” and Doris (Brastedt) Amundson. During his childhood, the family moved often to different locations following Lem’s construction work, finally settling in Glasgow in 1959. He was baptized in Northwood and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Glasgow. He served on the church council and was an active usher until his health failed. He attended school in Glasgow, graduating in 1965. After graduation, he attended Billings Business College for one year. He was drafted into the Army in 1966 and was stationed in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in July 1969. He was a life member of the VFW. He returned to Glasgow and went to work at Great Plains Lumber. In 1973, he started his lineman career with REA, eventually going to work for Mountain Bell. He was transferred to Denver, Colo., in 1985 and worked there until 1990, when he was transferred back to Montana. He began working for Nemont Telephone in 1994, retiring in 2009. He married Mona Bedwell on March 3, 1973. Together, they raised their family. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid baseball fan. He loved following and supporting his children and grandchildren in all their activities. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mona; sons, Jay and Kory; daughters, Chantelle and Stacey; five grandchildren; sisters, Marilyn Smith and Nancy Jimison; and brother, Terry Amundson. A celebration of life was held Monday, May 24, at the First Lutheran Church followed by military honors. A private family burial will be held later a later date.