Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Marion Carol Johns, age 82, of Whitehall, Montana, passed away on October 4, 2023. She was born on August 28, 1941, in Missoula, Montana, to Josephine and Bill Scheeler. Marion grew up in St. Ignatius, Montana, where she attended St. Ignatius High School. She went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from Montana State University. Marion married Lelland Johns in 1962, whom she had met in high school. They shared a beautiful life together and raised their children, Kristy, Susan, and Bill, in... Full story
Elmer Dean Ehlers passed away on September 21, 2023, at the Dillon Pioneer Nursing Home at the age of 88. Elmer was born to Henry and Amanda Ehlers in Burwell, Nebraska, on July 15, 1935. Elmer and his family moved from Nebraska to Keystone, South Dakota, in 1937. He spent his youth in Keystone, and on April 1, 1953, he married Mary Ann Goodart. Elmer and Mary Ann had three children, Russell, Jeannie, and Merlin. Elmer worked various jobs around Keystone and Hill City. In 1955 he started... Full story
Kathryn "Kathy" Louise (Green) Ball passed away on September 20, 2023, at Ruby Valley Hospital in Sheridan, Montana. Kathy was born on March 26, 1945. She grew up on a small family ranch on the Wisconsin Creek. She attended school in Sheridan and graduated in 1963. On November 1, 1968, she married Clarence Ball and their family became a "yours, mine, and ours." Kathy worked as a ranch hand on several local ranches including Jenkins, Bayers, Seidensticker, and Mehlhoff. Then in later years, she... Full story
Betty Louise Hinton Novich was an amazing lady for whom family always came first. She was a beloved member of both the Twin Bridges and Cardwell communities. Betty, the daughter of Clovis and Zona Hinton, was raised on the family ranch in Cardwell, Montana with her best friend and sister Wanda. She graduated from Whitehall High School and attended Western Montana College in Dillon where she met Duke Novich while going to school. They were married in 1960, and she joined him on the family ranch... Full story
Wayne Doney was born in Lewistown, Montana on May 9, 1949. He was the second-born son to Donald and Eileen Searby Doney, following his brother Alan Doney. The family moved to Butte, Montana in 1951 and enlarged their family with one more son, Gordon Doney, who preceded Wayne in death, and three daughters, Barbara Doney Conavad and husband Pete Conavad, Kim Doney Boyle and husband Tom Boyle, and Jill Doney Clements and husband Rich Clements. Wayne married his wife Debbie Atkins Doney on March... Full story
James Thomas "Pogie" Rogers passed away on August 12, 2023, in Butte, Montana, at the age of 83. He was born on August 11, 1940, to Edwin A. "Bidda" and Hazel (Thomas) Rogers. His early life was spent in Centerville among family and friends. He attended St. Lawrence Grade School and Butte Central High. He played football, baseball, and basketball. He enjoyed fishing, biking, and hiking in the hills north of Butte and Browns Gulch. Skating and sleigh riding in winter were always thrilling;... Full story
Theresa Ann (Molenda) Wilkinson was born on January 21, 1958, to Jim and Maxine Molenda in Butte, Montana. Theresa died on August 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. She loved her family with all her heart. She was always concerned with everyone else's health and happiness. Theresa attended Whitehall Elementary and graduated from Whitehall High School. She made friends wherever she went. She had a way of brightening up everyone's day whom she encountered. She had the greatest sense... Full story
On December 8, 2022, Elizabeth May Bell, known to many simply as May, passed away. May was fiercely determined to continue her independence right up to her death in spite of recent health, failing memory, and vision issues. May was born January 3, 1928. May and her husband, Ken, had been part of the Whitehall community since mid-1960 when they purchased some bare land north of Whitehall and moved into a small cabin they had moved from Butte. May was a very hard worker as evidenced by the many... Full story
A Celebration of Life for WILLIAM “BILL” BEAM will be held Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 2 PM at the Pony, MT Senior Center.... Full story
Leonard Albert Jones, 86, of Whitehall, passed away on July 20, 2023, of age-related causes. Leonard Albert Jones was born October 17, 1936, in Columbia Falls, Montana as the fourth child of Benjamin Franklin Jones, Jr., and Nancy Fern (McCord) Jones. Leonard was a year old when his father died of blood poisoning, and his mother and family returned to Fairbury, Nebraska, where she could be with family. They later migrated to Ashton, Idaho, where he attended St. Anthony, Parker, and Sugar City... Full story
Jack Sleeman passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at 91. Jack was the son of Bill and Hazel Sleeman, long-time Whitehall, Montana residents. Throughout his life, he moved to several places around Montana but ultimately ended up in Colorado. Jack was born in Three Forks, Montana though the family lived in Whitehall, Montana, most of his life. He lived out of town and could have horses, cows, and a dog. He enjoyed moving the cattle to the mountains in the spring and gathering them in the fall. Wh... Full story
"Do you know what I think? My life has been truly blessed!" Linda (Holliday) Labrie shared these thoughts with our family shortly before her peaceful passing on July 2, 2023. Everett and Halgert (Heriem) Holliday welcomed Linda on May 20, 1940, into their pioneering family on a cattle ranch near Martinsdale, Montana. Linda and her younger sister, Donna (Holliday) Schupak, attended a one-room schoolhouse and were fully engaged in 4-H as they grew up on the ranch. Linda attended White Sulfur Sprin... Full story
Please join us for the celebration of the life of Ada Hanson. The memorial service will be at the First Christian Church of Whitehall on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 3 PM. Reception following. For more information call David Hanson at 208-659-8930.... Full story
Ervin (Babe) Hedegaard passed away on July 9, 2023, at his home in Whitehall, Montana. He was born in Twin Bridges, Montana on March 21, 1937, the son of Nicolie (Nick) Hedegaard and Ada Wolfe. Erv graduated from Twin Bridges High School where he was salutatorian, class president, and attended Boy's State. He enjoyed sports, playing the saxophone, and spending time with his family. He is a member of the Twin Bridges Athletic Hall of Fame as a member of the 1952 Championship Football Team. Erv... Full story
Harvey "Red" Otis Davis, 82, of Maricopa, Arizona, passed away on March 25, 2023. Harvey was born in Whitehall, Montana, on August 1, 1940, to Myrtle "Dollie" and Harvey "Frosty" Davis. He attended Whitehall High School and then the JM Perry Institute in Yakima, Washington. Harvey married Sandra Lee Phifer in Richland, Washington and together they had one child, Kelly Ann Davis. Harvey later married Carol Peters and had one child, Lisa Ann Davis. In 1991, Harvey married Patricamae "Trish" Summer... Full story
A Celebration of Life for RICHARD JOE HOLLAMON will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 1 PM at the Cardwell Community Church. The Church is located at 795 MT Hwy 359, Cardwell, MT 59721.... Full story
A Celebration of Life for RAYLEEN DORIS DURNAM will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 11 AM at the First Christian Church at 108 E First Street in Whitehall. Family and friends are welcome.... Full story
On July 12th, 2023, we lost our wife, mom, sister, daughter, and friend, Tasha Lee Reiff, at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula, Montana. Her struggle finally ended and her big heart stopped. Tasha was born in Sheridan, Montana on June 26, 1978. She graduated high school in Whitehall, Montana, and moved to Bozeman to go to college. She then moved to live with her sister in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Tasha moved to Missoula, Montana in the year 2000 where she lived for 23 years. Tasha married the lov... Full story
Randy Kirk, of Cardwell, Montana, age 71, passed away at his home on July 16, 2023. Randy was born June 6, 1952, in Great Falls, Montana, to Cecil and Alice Kirk of Cascade, Montana. He attended school in Cascade and graduated in 1970. In 1975 he married Bev Ballard of Whitehall, Montana, and upon finishing his journeyman lineman apprenticeship, he began working for Vigilante Electric Co-Op. After serving 11 years, he and his family began working towards a lifelong dream of ranching. They leased a ranch on the North Boulder for the next... Full story
David T. Adamson was born December 24, 1944, in Great Falls, Montana, and passed away July 8, 2023, in Sheridan, Montana. Dave grew up ranching in Fort Benton and Augusta. Dave served a mission for Jesus Christ in Brazil from 1964 to 1966 and then attended college in Cedar City, Utah, and Logan, Utah. He graduated from USU in 1970 with a Bachelor's degree in Ag Econ. He worked on the 2 Bar ranch in Wheatland and Laramie, Wyoming. There he met and married Irene Smith who could ride and rope with... Full story
Rayleen Doris Durnam, a former longtime resident of Whitehall, died on March 23rd, 2023 in Butte, MT. She was born in Oakland California on February 7, 1943. Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 22, at 11 AM at the Whitehall Cemetery. In case of inclement weather, services will be moved to the First Christian Church at 108 E First St. Family and friends are welcome.... Full story
A Celebration of Life for Richard Joe Hollamon will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 1 PM at the Cardwell Community Church. The Church is located at 795 MT Hwy 359, Cardwell, MT 59721.... Full story
UPDATE: Memorial services for Claire Best will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Cardwell Community Church at 2:30 PM. Cookies and coffee will follow. Claire Best passed away on January 4, 2023, at the Open Arms Eldercare facility in Belgrade, Montana, where she had lived for the past three years. Claire Best was born in Whitehall Montana, on June 17, 1937, to J. Peter and Helen (Reel) Jackson. She grew up in Pony, MT, and on the Jackson Ranch in Norris, MT with her siblings Bette (Jackson)... Full story
Josephine Franich (Klapan), born March 1, 1929, left this planet Earth on the 26th of June, 2023 to be with family and friends who have gone before her. It was her request that there be no service or a funeral. Pray for this world to become a better place day by day. Cremation has taken place.... Full story
Well, butter my biscuits! Frontier Days is almost here, and it's fixin' to be a hootin', hollerin', and stompin' good time! Don't miss out! Whitehall Frontier Days is just around the corner and the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce would like to make your business an offer you (hopefully) can't refuse! To get festive for Frontier Days, the Chamber is offering three levels of business decorating! Chamber members will come to decorate the front of your store (inside or outside, depending on what you...
