Eloris Delayne (Will) Johnston, 91, died Nov. 10, 2021, at the McCone Nursing Home in Circle. She was born April 24, 1930, in Wishek, N.D., daughter of William and Amelia (Koth) Will. She was the fifth child of 13 born to this union. Her education took her through the eighth grade in Burnstad, N.D. She had a ruptured appendix when she was a young child. She had to ride in a horse and buggy to Burnstad, N.D., where they caught the train and traveled to Bismarck, N.D. An ambulance was waiting for them and took them to the hospital. Because of this medical emergency, she was unable to retain all of her teeth and needed dentures for the remainder of her life. Daily lives of the siblings were filled with many adventures and, of course, farm chores which included the twice daily milking of the cows. The family survived on the cream, butter and milk from the cows. The family farmed in the Wishek area until 1946. Then, William moved the family to Richey looking for a better life for them planning to farm. He ended up working in the Peavey elevator. She would work in the cafes in Richey to help with family expenses. She met Dave Johnston and they married Feb. 25, 1948, at the Presserville Baptist Church in Vida. To this union, five children were born, Garald, Gregory, Myron, Maureen and Marlin. She had her hands full especially with four boys, but gently and tenderly adored her one daughter. Life on the family farm was hard work for all. She was always right beside the rest of the family picking rock on freshly broken fields on warm days. She learned to operate the JD 6600 and 7700 combines and also ran the 4010 and 5010 JD tractors and toolbar. She always had a large garden and canned much of the produce. Many of her grandchildren remember riding with her to Williston each spring to pick up baby chicks and later each summer was spent butchering the chickens. Crocheting, embroidery and hardanger were pastimes but, in reality, they were pieces of art and treasures her children and grandchildren were blessed to receive. She loved attending her children and grandchildren’s basketball, football and volleyball games and was an avid fan. Long trips were shortened by her handiwork in a suitcase. She loved and prayed for her family and enjoyed hugging her grandchildren, especially the babies, she just wanted to “squish ‘em”. She cared deeply for her children and grandchildren. She would console them and make them feel loved whenever she was around them with a smile on her face. When there was a sleepover at grandma’s, there was always a book and Bible verse about God shared with them at bedtime. She had a kind special heart and soul. Everyone who met her took away a sense of friendship, love and camaraderie. Her wit and ability to hold her own in conversations was impeccable. She was a member of the Richey Alliance Church and faithfully attended Alliance Women's meetings and enjoyed attending ladies retreats in the spring and fall. She was always very active and enjoyed living on the farm. She went to the Mc-Cone County Hospital in 2012 when Dave was admitted due to deteriorating health. After his death in August 2012, she resided at the McCone County Nursing Home. Shes was preceded in death by her brothers, Victor, Dave, Earl, Harley, infant brother and Arden Will; sisters, Lavina Mitzel, Lucile McDaniel, infant sister and Leona Westman; and great-granddaughter, Shelby Sedgwick. Survivors include her children, Garald D. Johnston of Winifred, Gregory W. Johnston of Lewistown, Myron A. Johnston of Richey, Maureen E. Buller of Kalispell and Marlin W. Johnston of Richey; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and siblings, Harold Will of Great Falls and Dyann Mc-Crory of Plentywood. Her funeral service as held on Monday, Nov. 22, at the Richey Alliance Church in Richey with Pastor Paul Sponheim officiating. Interment was in the Richey Cemetery.

Clayton L. Corey, 72, of St. Marie died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. He was born Dec. 14, 1948, to Loren and Kathrine (Christinsen) Corey in Morris, Minn. He received his education in the Herman-Norcross school system and went on to attend the Alexandria Tech College. At age 20, he entered the U.S. Air Force and served his country with honor over the next four years. A young lady named Bonnie Anderson stole his heart, so they married and lived in Herman, Minn., and later Hoffman, Minn. After retiring, he and Bonnie moved to St. Marie, which allowed them to be close to their granddaughter Rylie (and her parents). Surviving Clayton are his wife, Bonnie Corey of St. Marie; daughter, Carmen Fast Horse of Wolf Point; son, Andrew Corey of Anchorage, Alaska; one granddaughter; and sister, Linda Fiebelkorn of Alexandria, Minn. He was preceded in death by his brother, Milton Corey. Inurnment will take place at the Lakeside Cemetery in Herman, Minn., at a later date.

Dylan Michael Cromwell, 23, of Galena, Ohio, died Oct. 24, 2021, in a tragic accident near Plainfield, Ind., on I-70. He was born on April 2, 1998, to Shane and Tiffany Cromwell at the Daniels Memorial Hospital in Scobey, joining big brother Kevin at home. He loved to brag that he was the last baby boy born at DMHC. He attended Scobey Schools, graduating in 2016. He loved sports from an early age, starting with T-ball at age five, on through Babe Ruth at fifteen. He was the Spartan football manager starting in third grade and couldn’t wait to put on that varsity jersey as a freshman. Band was his favorite class — keeping up the tradition of being a drummer just like his father. He was proud to be a part of the best pep band around. Boy Scouts was another passion. At the age of two, he proudly announced he would become an Eagle Scout just like his uncle Neil. That goal was met in 2015. Anything that moved drew his interest. Starting with the hot wheels and matchbox cars, progressing to things he could drive — kitty-cat snowmobiles, go-carts, 4-wheelers, bigger snowmobiles and finally the little green pickup he inherited from his great-grandfather Howard. In true Cromwell fashion, that was traded for bigger and better. The love for the drag strip started early. After watching NHRA on TV, he attended his first event at the age of four. Seeing all the cars and meeting the drivers in person ignited a passion for the sport of drag racing. At 15, he began racing himself. The drive to be the best grew, but he was always humble during any win or loss. As graduation neared and future plans were made, Universal Technical Institute NASCAR Tech, became the front runner. He made the leap from small town Montana to big city North Carolina. He jumped in with both feet, setting goals and reaching for the top. His dream was to be on a professional race team, specifically drag racing. It became a reality when he was hired in October 2017 by Jim Head Racing. He didn’t finish school until November, but the job was his. His first season with NHRA was 2018, traveling to every track on the circuit was a dream come true. His hard work and dedication to the team showed just how much he loved his job. Although his life was short, he packed a lot into it. He was never afraid to go see something, do something, experience something even if it meant doing it by himself. He kept in contact with those he loved on a regular basis — phone calls home every day, texts and messages to other friends and family, even if it was just to check in and say hello. He was never too busy, even if he really was. He is survived by his parents, Shane and Tiffany; brother, Kevin; and grandparents, Cary “Ike” and Myra (Drury) Cromwell and Lee and Marla (Getschel) Hinkley. His memorial service was held Nov. 20 at Scobey High School.