Chauncey Leo Elk, “Wòohitika Ta ka,” 37, died April 26, 2026, in Seattle, Wash. He was born on March 9, 1989, to Sophia Martell-Youngman and Maurice Elk Sr. He received the nickname “Popeye” from his grandparents as a young child due to a sty in his eye. He grew up in Riverside with his grandparents, mother, stepdad, siblings and cousin Heather. Even when he was a young child, he always had a smile on his face and a sense of humor. No matter the circumstances he was always trying to brighten up the mood. After graduating from Poplar High School in 2007, he joined the Army. Following his service, he returned home to care for his grandparents. Those who knew him will remember his joyful spirit and the way he loved spending time with friends and walking around town visiting with everyone he saw. He shared his vibrant personality with the world through TikTok, bringing smiles and laughter to many.

Melvin Martell, 49, of Wolf Point died May 3, 2026, in Wolf Point. He was born on Aug. 1, 1976, to Mavis Martell and Victor “Kenny” WalkingEagle Sr. He attended school at Wolf Point High and was the “king” for Wolf Point prom — a moment he loved. He met Tonya Gallant and moved to Juneau, Alaska. From this union, they had two boys, Joshua Martell and Robert Martell, who he named after his best friend who was like a brother, Robert SwiftEagle. He later moved back home from Alaska to be with his mother. He had a heart of gold and was always there if you needed him. He would take the shirt off his back if you needed it. He would always walk and make his rounds to check on his loved ones to make sure they were okay, especially Brooke Lynn and Jennifer. He was in Blue Earth Boxing. He liked driving around jamming out, playing basketball,

Dorothy Eva Dick, age 97 of Richey died Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Wibaux County Nursing Home in Wibaux. She was born on May 19, 1928, in Munich, N.D., the fourth of 11 children of John and Agnes (Friesen) Unger. She attended school in Munich through the eighth grade before continuing her education with two years of Bible school and later nursing training in Beatrice, Neb. Her faith remained a guiding force throughout her life. She married Leonard “Bud” Dick on Oct. 14, 1949. The couple farmed near Egeland, N.D., before moving to Montana in the fall of 1956. Farming was not simply work to her — it was part of the life she built beside Leonard and their family. Even after Leonard’s death in 2004, she continued helping her son Lenny move equipment and assist with the operation well into her later years. One family memory often shared was Leonard’s simple explanation for why he married Dorothy: “Because she knew how to work.” She spent many winters in Texas alongside Leonard and continued making those trips for several years after his death with the help of her brother Allen until the COVID pandemic. She also treasured the many trips and visits she shared with siblings, family and dear friends over the years. More than anything else, she loved and worried over her family, friends and neighbors. She was known as someone who would quietly arrive when there was trouble, stay as long as needed and help carry the burden until things were better. She possessed a servant’s heart and treated everyone as her neighbor, living out the words of Galatians 5:13: “Serve one another humbly in love.” Her greatest passion was her family — her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and siblings. She faithfully prayed that those she loved would know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and that they would all one day meet again in Heaven. Her faith was not simply something she believed — it was something she lived every day. Alongside her husband Leonard, who served as an elder within the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, she devoted countless hours to the life and work of the church community. She served as head of church hospitality, was a dedicated deaconess and was actively involved with Alliance Women. Missionaries traveling through the area and pastoral candidates were often welcomed into her home. She also found great joy in creating with her hands. She loved quilting and carefully handmade quilts for