Local Obituaries for Families in Wolf Point, Montana

Jan 17, 2022

Josie Dawn Wounded Face (Waste’-Wi) Good Woman

In the early morning hours of the Wolf Moon, our dear PVT Josie dawn Wounded Face, was called to heaven by her mother and cousin, Jannice, from natural causes. She was comforted by her sister DeRae and friend, David, at the Poplar hospital. She was born on December 28, 1988...

Jan 11, 2022

Lewis Dale Martell, Jr. passed away on January 10, 2022 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was born on June 2, 1980, in Poplar, Montana to Lewis D. Martell, Sr. and April Johnson.

Lewis attended schools in Poplar, Montana. He enjoyed spending time with family, listening to music, fishing, hunting, working on cars, and lifting weights. In...

Jan 7, 2022

Elvis Luther Eagle was born on April 23, 1961. He was adopted and raised by Luther and Louise Eagle, who loved him like their own. Elvis lived in the country Southeast of Poplar along the banks of the old Missouri River. Elvis attended school in Poplar. In 1978, at the age of 18 he started work with Indian Health...

Jan 7, 2022

Jaray Allen Battiest, age 27, of Wolf Point, passed away on January 7, 2022. Jaray always had a smile for anyone who crossed his path, he was always ready to help where help was needed. He was a hard worker and worked with Bryce Kirk, he was like a son to the Kirk family and the children loved him...

Jan 4, 2022

Vincent Craig Bear Cub, Amáhbiya Awáyaga (Watches the Clouds)

Vincent Craig Bear Cub was born to Etheline Iyola Bear Cub and Louis LaMere on July 28, 1966. He was the baby of the family who was adored by his sisters, Jonnylee, Velvet, and Gaynell. His big brother, George guided him lovingly protective. He had a happy childhood...

Jan 4, 2022

Florence Marie Loves Him, passed away peacefully at Poplar Hospital with her family by her side. Florence was born to Laverne Loves Him. Florence loved to drive around and listen to her music. Florence was a CNA for Poplar and Wolf Point hospitals. Florence met Edward ‘Eddie” Welch, they had 3 children together Terrance, Tyrone, and Glenda. They raised...

Jan 2, 2022

Melissa Sioux Jackson Mitchell was born on August 27, 1979 in Wolf Point, Montana to Maynard Jackson, Jr. and Agnes “Baby Girl” Spottedwolf. She attended school from kindergarten through the third grade in Frazer, Montana and graduated from Poplar High School. She then went to Poplar Community College and graduated with a business degree and a degree in computer...

Jan 1, 2022

Valerie White Hawk-BigLeggins, went to be with the creator on Saturday, January 1, 2022 in Poplar, MT.  She was born on February 19, 1958 in Poplar, MT to Margaret Snell and Donald BigLeggins.

She enjoyed visiting with friends and family always telling jokes and making everyone laugh. She was a kind loving person she would help the...

Jan 1, 2022

Dr. Caleb Shields, Wambdi Wahachanka, Eagle Shield

Caleb Shields, 83, started his journey January 1, 2022, in Mesa, Arizona.  Caleb was born on April 15, 1938, to Fred Shields Sr. and Frances Smith in Poplar, MT at the old hospital building.  Caleb grew up on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation and in several West Coast...

Dec 29, 2021

Elouise (Elly) Florence Burshia, “Humble Lakota Woman”, age 62, passed away on December 29, 2021 in Poplar, Montana. Elly was born on November 10, 1959 in Poplar, Montana to Mary Recette and Aloysius James Burshia, Jr.

Elly attended schools in Culbertson, Glasgow, Poplar, and Brockton. She also went to college in Billings, Montana to become an accountant....

Dec 29, 2021

Ida Ruth Thomas Moran, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend made her move early on December 29, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on June 13, 1964 to Mike Thomas, Sr. and Fonda Crystal Bighorn. She was a little shy, but that didn’t stop her from “apple Ida” mascot for the 1968 Brockton...

Dec 29, 2021

On December 29 th , Payden Burle Nygaard was taken from us entirely too soon. The world lost an incredible man and beautiful soul.

Payden was born in Wolf Point on July 7, 1987, to Duane and Julie Nygaard. His baby sister, Lindsey joined their family 6 years later and Payden loved that little girl with his...

Dec 27, 2021

Loretta Norma (Blackdog) Bearcub,  Napé TȟawówašI (Works with Her Hands),  began her journey on December 24, 2021 at at the Culbertson Medical Center in Culbertson, MT.

Loretta was born March 14, 1928 in Fort Kipp, Montana to James Blackdog Jr. and Bertha Littlehead. She graduated from Brockton High School and went on to nursing school. Where she...

Dec 27, 2021

Thomas J. Flynn, Jr., “Tom-Thumb”, born August 18, 1983 in Poplar, MT to Thomas “Jimmy” Flynn Sr. and Jeri L. Ferguson, has gone to be with our Creator in Heaven on December 27, 2021 in Wolf Point, MT at the age of 38. Thomas loved to have family BBQ’s and going to powwows, occasional fishing trips, playing with his...

Dec 25, 2021

Trey Marcus Paul Fourstar, “Wachaga Yuza” (Carries the Sweetgrass), age 21, passed away on December 25, 2021 in Williston, ND. He was born on June 9, 2000 to Honey Bernard Redboy and Victor Fourstar, Jr. in Wolf Point, MT.

Trey grew up in a house of 4 in Wolf Point on the west end of town with...

Dec 24, 2021

Elizabeth Mae Comeslast Shawl, age 68, has made her journey to Heaven with Lord holding her hand, on December 24, 2021. She passed peacefully in her home in Omak, Washington, with her mate, 2 daughters, 2 grandsons, and her great niece by her side.

Elizabeth (Tiny) was born to Albert and Margaret Comeslast on July 19, 1953,...

Dec 24, 2021

Allen Wayne Russell II, 40, of Poplar went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2021 at the Poplar Hospital with his oldest daughter Alleen by his side. He was born in Poplar, MT to the late Brenda C. Drum and Allen Russell. Allen was raised in Poplar on the Fort Peck Reservation where he was an enrolled...

Dec 20, 2021

Darlene Fern Longee passed away from this life into the presence of Jesus Christ at Billings Clinic on Monday December 20, 2021. Darlene was born October 26, 1938 to Ethel Buckles and Ernest Longee at the Poplar hospital in Poplar, MT. She grew up in the Riverside and Poplar, MT. areas. Mom was loving and caring person (even if...

Dec 18, 2021

Manuel Paul Melbourne, Jr. was born on July 12, 1946 to Lydia Cynthia Johnson and Manuel Paul Melbourne, Sr. in Poplar, MT.

He was a tri-athlete, excelling in basketball, track and football leaving unbroken records for Poplar High School. Because of his excellence in sports, he received a full ride scholarship to Northern Montana College. He attended...

Dec 17, 2021

Bryor James Hamilton  “Standing Elk”

Bryor was born October 10th 2021 in wolf point Montana to the mother of Jessie White an Father Terrell Hamilton.

He was called home on December 17th 2021

He will be greatly missed by his mother an father,And his big brother Kaisen Hamilton

Grandma Brandy,Grandpa Curtis,Great...