Glasgow’s Clancy and Knoxsen Harris won the 27th Annual Milk River Catfish Classic this past weekend. They bested an 80 team field of challengers with a catch of 33.83 lbs. Clancy Harris also won the Jumbo Whiskers Award for biggest catfish and the Big Whiskers Award for second biggest. Runners up included JD Bailey and Callahan Belling with a catch of 31.61, Jason Flaten and Chad Dawson, 29.55;

Eugene Ray Hanson, 81, of Wolf Point died June 2, 2026. He was born in Malta on July 10, 1944, to Lillian and Henry Hanson. He was one of their 12 children. He graduated from Malta High School and, soon after married his sweetheart, Linda Jane McPhee. During his time in Malta, he also served in the Montana National Guard. Even before his teen years, he began working for the Henderson Dairy and later at the Coast-to-Coast store, both in Malta. Next, he began working for the Montana Department of Transportation. A few years later, he and Linda moved from Malta to Wolf Point, where he worked on the construction of highways in Montana from 1966 to 1993. After retiring from MDT, he worked for Prince Inc., until 2012. He was an expert hunter and skilled fisherman, but his pride and joy was his garden. People would detour just to drive through his back alley to marvel at how healthy every plant looked. To the astonishment of his neighbors, he always watered his large garden by hand. But to all of his family and good friends, his neatest skill was a result of his sense of humor. “He was so funny,” remarked one recently. With his quick wit, he often answered with subtle quips that would take recipient a few minutes to catch on before bursting out with laughter. He and his daughter, Jennifer, competed in challenging the other to come up with a response better than the one just given. He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Jennifer Rae Sears; two grandchildren; and sisters, Rosie and Greta. Preceding him in death were his siblings, Betty Lou, Jerry, Barbara, Joanne, Phyllis, Patsy, David, Connie and Billy.

William “Bill” Joseph Bemer, Wanagi Ob Omani Wicasta, 50, of Poplar died May 28, 2026, in Billings. There are many words to describe him — son, brother, Uncle, Coach, student, friend, world traveler, sharp dresser but, first and foremost, he was a child of God. He was born Dec. 12, 1975, to Howard and Carol Bemer, their third and last child. He grew up in Poplar until his family moved to the farm after the death of his Grandma Freda. He was raised on the family allotment where his family had farmed and ranched for generations. He attended school primarily in Culbertson and graduated from Culbertson High School in 1994. He attended college at Haskell University, Montana State University - Northern and the University of Mary, graduating in 2014 with a bachelor of science in business. He worked for the Fort Peck Tribes in various departments before beginning his federal service with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and later the Indian Health Service. He was always known for making friends, cracking jokes and always being ready to lend a helping hand. Making friends and connecting with people was both a gift and a skill for him. He never met a stranger. His life was shaped by the friendships he forged in school, college, clubbing, travel, work, coaching and simply spending time with others. These relationships have led to countless memorable and sometimes crazy stories. He had a deep appreciation for music, enjoying all genres throughout his life. As a young child, he was often found immersed in the sounds of the stereo, wearing oversized headphones while listening to artists like Donna Summer and Blondie. He shared his love of music with his family, introducing them to a variety of styles and artists they might not have discovered otherwise. He also loved dancing, watching movies and could really tell some good stories and mimic people. Volleyball was another of his great passions. He enjoyed playing, watching and coaching the sport. He participated in leagues around the area and coached high school teams in Poplar and Culbertson. His enthusiasm for volleyball took him to watch the Final Four in Louisville for collegiate volleyball and even to Brazil for the Summer Olympics to watch his favorite teams and athletes compete. He is survived by his mother, Carol Bemer; brother, Paul Bemer; and sister, Leslie Gourneau. A memorial service was held Wednesday, June 10, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar.

Jack Shamley was born to E.R. “Tuffy” Shamley and Delphia Unruh Shamley on Sept. 20, 1948, in Wolf Point Mont. He was the second of five children in the family. Jack grew up in Wolf Point, Mont., and attended grade school and graduated high school in 1967. He passed on May 17, 2026. He served in the Navy on the Swift boats for 2½ years and, after being honorably discharged, he went home to Wolf Point and joined the local police department. He later received his degree in police science and continued onto the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office, from which he retired after a combined 36 years in law enforcement work. Jack was preceded in death by his parents; a younger brother, Brian; younger sister, Dixie; and his bride and the love of his life, Mary. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey (Jennifer); daughter, Jessica of Helena, Mont.; son, T.J. Shamley of Flagler Beach, Fla.; sister, Darla (Terry) Simmons of Tacoma, Wash.; brother, Andy (Natalie) of Loveland, Colo.; brother-inlaw, Jamie Fadness in Lewistown, Mont.; and grandchildren, Melissa (Deven) Boice, Caleb (Ellie) Shamley, Audrey Robinson, Jacob Robinson, Matthew (Abbey) Robinson, Mary Ann Robinson Katie Robinson and Jerimiah Tuffy Shamley. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Harper and Lydia Robinson, Bodie and Parker Boice, and Jackson Robinson. Jack was a born-again Christian, being brought to the Lord in 1982 by Auntie Fee and also received the gift of the Holy Spirit. Funeral services were held May 29, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Fortress of Joy Church at 720 Faw Rd in Helena, Mont., with interment at 3 p.m. at the Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison with Mary. A reception was held at the Fox Ridge Golf Course following the interment. Memorials in Jack’s name are suggested to the Fortress of Joy Church, 720 Faw Road; Helena, MT 59602 or to the Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 (directed towards the maintenance of the Swift boats there). Please visit www.aswfuneralhome. com to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Jack. (Paid Obituary)

Lydia Louise Long Hair Porcupine Quills, 78, of Fort Kipp died Sunday, May 31, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings. She was born Aug. 31, 1947, to Johnson Long Hair Porcupine Quills and Ursula Black Dog in Poplar. Growing up, she enjoyed being outdoors, horseback riding, going to powwows, also participating in church activities at the Catholic church in Fort Kipp and playing softball. She attended Brockton School until the eighth grade, then quit to take care of their mother as she fell sick. When she got older, she was a cook for a period of time at the Brockton School. In September 1975, her son, Wesley Long Hair, was born. Three years later, a daughter, Natalie Long Hair, was born. She was a family-oriented person who enjoyed life to fullest and loved being with her family especially her children and all her grandchildren. Her many talents included quilting, beading and baking. She always loved participating in the Fort Kipp Celebration fundraisers and any other fundraisers or events she was asked to partake in. Later in her life, she enjoyed traveling to all her grandchildren’s sporting events, watching cooking shows and watching or listening to powwow music on YouTube. She is survived by her sister, Cecelia “Ceya” Long Hair Porcupine Quills; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her children, Wesley Long Hair and Natalie Long Hair; sisters, Velma Broken Leg, Corrine Turning Heart, Della Thomas and Marie Long Hair; brothers, Nathaniel “Cowboy” Long Hair and Robert Black Dog; grandsons, Anthony Follette, Brandon Long Hair, Adam Black Dog and Christopher Black Dog; and granddaughters, Kendra Bets His Medicine, Chasity Black Dog and Courtney Black Dog. Her funeral service is being planned for Friday, June 12, at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the Fort Kipp Cemetery.

Mark LaJune Eliason, 22, died June 1, 2026, in Stanley, N.D. He was born Sept, 17, 2003, in Glasgow to Matt Eliason and Christy Peterson. He received his early education at Glasgow Elementary and Middle Schools. A proud member of Scottie Nation, he graduated from Glasgow High School in May 2022. He loved Scottie Football and enjoyed days at Fort Peck Lake. He was most happy playing football, basketball, baseball and hanging out with his friends and family. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and silly adventures with his friends, but his favorite pastime was annoying his sisters, Samantha and Kacie. One of his best traits was sticking up for others who were being picked on. He worked various construction jobs in Glasgow, including masonry, concrete and other odd jobs. These eventually led to the job he loved working in the oil fields in North Dakota. He is survived by his father, Matt (Genevieve) Eliason; mother, Christy Peterson; sisters, Samantha Pittman and Kacie Pittman; brother, Nicolas Solorzano; grandparents, Sally (Dennis) Figmaka, Steve Bledsoe and Myrtle Pittman; and great-grandmother, Lou Korchendorfer. A memorial service was held Tuesday, June 9, at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow.

Sheryn Ann Gackle, 78, of Brockway, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 19, at the First Lutheran Church in Circle. Interment will follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Circle.

John Julian FastHorse, 62, of Poplar died June 7. 2026, in Wolf Point. A wake will be held on Thursday, June 11, at 6 p.m. at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 12, at 1 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at Riverside Catholic Cemetery.

Dustin Lee Kohl, 31, died June 8, 2026, in Poplar. Funeral services are pending at this time under the direction of Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point.

John Roderick Boulds, 75, of Poplar died May 17, 2026, in Poplar. He was born in Polson on Jan. 15, 1951, to Raymond and Jeanne Boulds. He was the first-born son and the third of 11 children. He grew up in Poplar and attended Poplar High School, where he played football and wrestled, graduating in 1969. He spent the next two years working construction and odd jobs in the community before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1971. He later transferred to the U.S. Navy, where he served honorably during the Vietnam era from 1971 to 1975 aboard the USS Independence (CV-62) as an AX3 aviation antisubmarine warfare technician. He received the National Defense Service Medal and the Navy Good Conduct Medal. His Atlantic Fleet service took him through the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, visiting Italy, Turkey, Greece and ports along the U.S. East Coast. During those years, he became an avid photographer and documented the many places he visited during his travels. Following his military service, he briefly attended Montana State University in Bozeman before moving to Big Sky, where he worked as a chef. He spoke proudly of his cooking and skiing days in Big Sky. After a life-altering automobile accident,he returned home to Poplar, where he worked at the family drugstore until its closing in 2007. In his later years, he took up running and competed in road races, placing first or in the top bracket for his age