Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Kathy Gail Hugulet was born on April 11, 1955, in New York, New York, to Elmo and Marjorie Barton. She grew up with her sister, Moana, and her brother, Dana, sharing the family bonds that shaped her life. Kathy passed on October 7, 2026. In 1999, Kathy married Lance Hugulet, beginning a chapter of life filled with love and companionship. Kathy had a sweet soul and a kind heart, and she cherished the people who meant the most to her. She loved her family and friends deeply, and the time she...
Roy Caldwell, 95, of Mesa, Arizona (formerly of Whitehall, Montana), passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026, after a long, well-lived life. Born on July 6, 1931, in Jordan, Montana, Roy was a man of many talents. Throughout his long life, he worked as a carpenter, electrician, blackjack dealer, and musician. While he wore many professional hats, music was his true life's passion-second only to his deep love for his family. In the 1970s, Roy and his wife, Phyllis, bought the Borden Hotel and...
Charles "Chuck" Roy Lanes, 81, had his heavenly adoption finalized on Monday, October 5, 2026, following a motorcycle accident. He has gone to his forever home with the Lord. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, pastor, and proud United States Navy veteran, Chuck leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, service, and cherished memories. Born June 17, 1945, to Oscar and Lois Lanes, Chuck grew up in Anaconda, Montana, and attended Anaconda High School. In 1988, he graduated...
Larry Kendall Beeney, affectionately known to many as "The Lost Cowboy," died on October 2, 2026, at age 56. While Larry may have been known as the Lost Cowboy, those privileged to know him knew he had found a home, a purpose, and a community of friends in Whitehall, Montana. Born on December 21, 1969, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, Larry lived a life defined by hard work, independence, kindness, and a willingness to lend a helping hand. He was the kind of man who would give you the shirt...
Dolores Marie Brozovich passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 27, 2026, surrounded by her family. She lived her entire life in selfless service to the Lord, family, and friends. Dolores was born on November 4, 1944, to John and Lenore Wulf as the youngest of five children. She attended the Immaculate Conception Grade School and graduated from Butte High School. Over the years, she worked as a clerk for Hennessy's, a secretary for the State Highway Commission, and became the owner/o...
Martha Mae (Roffler) Hanson was born to John and Anita (Strozzi) Roffler on June 1, 1933, at the family ranch house at Pipestone, Montana. She passed away peacefully at The Springs Assisted Living in Butte on September 23, 2026. Martha and her younger sister, Lorraine, enjoyed horseback riding at the ranch and in Whitetail Park. She graduated from Whitehall High School in 1951. Through her active involvement in 4-H, she met the love of her life, Gene Hanson. They married on October 19, 1952, and...
James David "JD" Gill, a 61-year-old resident of Paul, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, 2026, while hiking on the mountain trails he so loved. He was born September 17, 1964. to James Ray "Jim" and Annie Lou Gill in Gooding, Idaho. He attended Minico High School in Rupert. JD enjoyed rodeoing throughout high school and college. He completed an Electrician Apprenticeship in 1987. JD moved to Nevada and met and married Yvonne Nannette Law on January 20, 1989, in Elko, Nevada,...
Susan Lynn Leek Perkins, 58, of Whitehall, Montana, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on September 1st, 2026. A memorial service will be held in her honor on Saturday, October 10th, at 1 PM at The Bridge Church, 608 N. Jackrabbit Lane, Belgrade, MT. Susan was born in Deer Lodge, MT, on November 5th, 1967. She attended Powell County High School before moving to Gallatin County, MT, where she graduated from cosmetology school in Bozeman. Susan spent the next 25 years working in salons in Belgrade and Bozeman. She met...
Myles William Carpenter took his last ride through the old homestead in the lowlands, his favorite place, the day before his passing on Friday, September 18. He spent his final ride surrounded by the land that had been part of him since childhood, a place filled with family, hard work, memories and a lifetime of stories. Myles was born at home in Walkerville, Montana, on June 3, 1941. One of ten children, Myles spent his summers at the family ranch on Hail Columbia Gulch in the lowlands and his...
Sharlene Ann (Howser) Anderson, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, was called home to the Lord on September 11, 2026. Born in Shelby, Montana, on February 19, 1935, to Ted and Mabel Howser. The family soon moved to a ranch outside Willow Creek, where Sharlene graduated from high school in 1953. While working on the ranch during summer break, Sharlene met John Feight. Not one to shy away from showing people how to work hard, she quickly taught John the proper way...
Katlynn Griffin passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, after a brief but valiant battle with ovarian adenocarcinoma. She loved all living things, especially animals. Her presence will be deeply missed. Katlynn was born May 5, 1955, at Warner-Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. Her father’s Navy career led the family to Pensacola, Florida, where she lived through her teenage years. Her aunt and uncle’s farm was her “second home,” where she befriended all the cows, pigs, and chickens. Her unc...
Ernest Nielsen, age 90, a former Glasgow Math teacher, passed away on August 14, 2026, at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. For the last few years, he has been a resident at Valley View Home in Glasgow. Ernie was born in Butte, Mt on July 12th, 1936, to Willads and Melba Nielsen. He grew up on a farm north of Whitehall, Montana, until age 5. They then moved to Whitehall, where he received his education. After graduation, he attended Montana State University and graduated in 1958....
Russell (Russ) Wayne Scruggs slipped away peacefully on July 25, 2026, to be with Jesus. Russ was born September 24, 1946, to Vadan and Marjorie Scruggs and raised in the Bitterroot Valley. He attended school in Stevensville, Montana, and achieved his bachelor's degree in geology at the University of Montana. Throughout his life, Russ held a variety of jobs, from teaching in Browning, MT, and Twin Bridges, MT, to working as an independent contractor, mining consultant, and geologist. He pursued...
Daniel Allen Glover, aka Dan or Danny, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 26, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on May 18, 1950, in Polson, Montana, Dan lived a life defined by love, laughter, and an unshakable devotion to his family. A graduate of Whitehall High School, Dan proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He later built a career as a computer technician, work that suited his sharp mind and his deep curiosity about how things came...
Alice "Darleen" Allen, 85, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away peacefully at her home on August 20, 2026. Darleen was born on August 11, 1941, in Whitehall, Montana, to John Dudley and Esta Grace (Sallee) Watson. Darleen was raised at Milligan Canyon, where she attended Eureka School. Because she was the only student in the third grade, she was allowed to skip the grade and continue with the classmates in the next grade. She went on to attend Three Forks High School, where she was a proud member of...
Michael James Frey passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2026. Mike was born February 6, 1960, in San Diego, California, to Clifford Frey and Diane (Gandy) Frey. Mike spent his early years in San Diego, Lakeside, and Ramona. Mike had a daughter, Tarin, with Sheryl Knaack. Their marriage only lasted a few years, but the two remained close. Mike adored his daughter and spent as much time with her as possible. Mike enjoyed trips to Glamis, motocross, demolition derby, archery shoots, working as the...
Michael James Frey, 66, of Whitehall, Montana, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2026. A memorial service will be held on August 29th, 2026, at 11 AM at The Copper K Barn (786 Point of Rocks Road, Whitehall, Montana) "The LORD is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18...
On the afternoon of July 30, 2026, Carole Ann Wortman walked out of her Garrison, Montana home, arm in arm with Jesus Christ, pain-free for the first time in nearly 30 years. Some of the pain Carole suffered was well-earned. Her theory in barrel racing was "don't slow down until you hear the boards cracking." In addition to her love of barrel racing and rodeo, she loved animals of all kinds. Any animal that needed help, Carole would take in and care for. On one occasion, she took care of a...
On the afternoon of July 30, 2026, Carole Ann Wortman walked out of her Garrison, Montana home, arm in arm with Jesus Christ, pain-free for the first time in nearly 30 years. Some of the pain Carole suffered was well-earned. Her theory in barrel racing was "don't slow down until you hear the boards cracking." In addition to her love of barrel racing and rodeo, she loved animals of all kinds. Any animal that needed help, Carole would take in and care for. On one occasion, she took care of a...
Larry Charles Hoffman was born July 13, 1945, in Lewistown, Montana, to Ruth Kelly Hoffman, whose grandparents came up the Missouri to Montana in 1880, and Austin Hoffman. His parents divorced in 1947, and he was raised by his mother, who bought a ranch in Pyramid Gulch of the Judith Mountains when he was about 5. Afflicted with hay fever after moving to the ranch, he visited a family-friend's small mine just before his eighth birthday and found there was no pollen underground. From there he bec...
Carol (Randich) Graham, 86, of Whitehall, Montana, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 14, 2026, with her beloved dog and her daughter by her side. Carol was born on December 24, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mario and Angelian (Sermiack) Randich. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Kathy (Randich) Godin; and the love of her life, her husband, Charles Robert Graham. While Carol enjoyed many chapters throughout her life, the work that meant the most to her was...
David Henry Kirsch, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Boulder, Montana, on July 8, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on February 6, 1938, in Lewiston, ID, Dave spent his early years moving around Idaho and Montana before settling in Boulder in 1972, when he purchased the hardware store. There, he became a familiar face in the community while running the store until his retirement in 1999. Away from work, Dave found joy in Montana's outdoors, teaching his kids to hunt deer and elk,...
Candace "Candy" Emilie Tilzey, 86, went to sleep peacefully and joyfully woke up in the arms of Jesus on November 26, 2025. She was born to Ralph and Veronica Schnell on March 30, 1939, in St. Maries, Idaho, and joined her beautiful sister Joicelyn. They welcomed their little brother Bill in 1945. Candy cherished her childhood ranch life in Phillipsburg with many special memories. She fondly remembers the fascinating lightning in the summers and digging through the incredibly deep wall of snow...
Jake Steven Hansen, 39, passed away suddenly on July 17, 2026, in Manhattan, MT. Jake was born on January 26, 1987, in Dillon, MT, to Craig and Donna (Hayden) Hansen. He was raised in Dillon and graduated from Beaverhead High School in 2005. From an early age, Jake was known for his strong work ethic and love of the outdoors. Farming was more than a job to him- it was a way of life. Throughout his career, he worked with Hansen Ranches, INC, while also starting a custom firewood business while...
"At this stage in my life, I have moved from being a 'giver' to being a 'receiver'." Jack Labrie offered his perspective shortly before his passing on June 23, 2026, at the age of 92. Jack was born to Joseph and Josephine (Kountz) Labrie on February 15, 1934, their fifth child. After his birth and early years in Long Beach, California, the Labrie family returned to Montana and settled on the family farm near Whitehall, ready to "make a million" in the potato farming business. Jack recalled, "I...
