Robert Pernell Swift Eagle, 54, died March 11, 2026, in Minot, N.D. He was born in Los Angeles, Calif., the son of Delilah Mae Old Rock-Martin and Reuben Joseph Swift Eagle Jr. He graduated from Chimawa Indian School in Chimawa, Wash., and went on to attend college at United Tribes in Bismarck, N.D. He worked various jobs with passion. His favorite was being a transportation specialist, transporting dialysis patients during various time of day and night. He was a very reliable and dedicated employee. Upon retiring from this position, he decided to reside in New Town, N.D., to assist in caring for his aunt LaVonne Snydal. He loved to tease and make people laugh. He always had something to say in a positive manner and never had a negative thing to say about anyone or anything. He was a Seattle Seahawks fan and enjoyed attending several home games. He was elated that they won the Super bowl in 2026. He wore their sports memorabilia with pride. He enjoyed board games and playing basketball with his children. He loved music and watching movies. He loved road trips and his favorite was Lake Tahoe with his family. Camping was a highlight for him. He is survived by his children, Kadyn Cole Lilley, Drew Alexis Swift Eagle, Robert Pernell Swift Eagle Jr. “Numpa” and Tallyn Tai Garreau; two grandchildren; and siblings, Reuben Swift Eagle Jr., Gregory Terell Swift Eagle, Genevieve Lynn Swift Eagle, Deneen Jewel Swift Eagle, Joni Dee Seventh Star, Roberta Syrene Johnson and Deena Jade Davidson. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 18, at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment followed at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

James Daniel Murphy, 56, died March 4, 2026, in Wolf Point. He was born May 27, 1969, to Leonarda “Lenny” Burshia and James “Jim” Murphy in Poplar. Growing up, he was raised and went to school in Poplar, Brockton and Bowman, N.D. He worked on the oil rigs with his father and brother Leonard in his younger years. On May 29, 1998, James married his first wife Starla “Hutch” White Hawk. They had three children, Jorda, Tayton and Jasmine. He was an outgoing person and did what he could for his family. He always made sure his family was good. Everyone called him a big teddy bear growing up. On March 1, 2020, he married Chelsea Williams and spent his days with her and her grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Jorda Murphy; son, Tayton Murphy; wife, Chelsea Murphy; father, Jim Murphy; step-children, Jade Black Eagle and Thomas Lee Jr. Black Eagle; Matthew Williams; brothers, Troy Cotter, Tommy Murphy, Donald Muphy, Kelly Murphy and Calvin Lester; sisters, Atonya Stokka, Patsy Butterworth, Sheila Mathews, Angel Murphy and Crystal Azure; and numerous grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jamine Murphy; brothers, Leonard Murphy and Bryon Muphy; and stepdaughter, Renee Black Eagle. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Vernita Buckles, 83, of Poplar died March 20, 2026, in Billings. A prayer service will be held on Sunday, March 29, at 7 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Poplar. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 30, at 11 a.m. at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp. Interment will follow at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.