Russell D. Necklace, 69, of Poplar died Dec. 10, 2020. in Billings. A prayer service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22, at the Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Valerie Dee BlackDog, “Little Owl Woman,” Hinhen Cikana Win, 54, of Fort Kipp died Nov. 24, 2020. She was born Dec. 18, 1965, to Ronald H. Brown and Vina M. GreyBear. She attended various schools in Montana, North Dakota, Idaho and Utah. In 1983, she met Duane A. BlackDog. They have two daughters, Vina and Delaine. Val and Duane finally married in 2011. She was something to someone, a wife, mother grandmother, sister, aunt…but all in all she was family. She was a loving person, and she gave what she got. When she was on the go, she made sure she looked her best as she was taking care of the needs for her family. Listening to music, her husband Duane was the drummer for the “BlackDogs.” She has recordings of their music. She loved that “old-time rock and roll.” Visits with her were serious at first, then came the laughter. She had a contagious laugh. When things got too serious, she would do or say something to make us laugh. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane A. BlackDog; brother, Ronald W. Brown; and sisters, Vonnie R. Brown and Denise Longtree. She is survived by daughters, Vina and Delaine, both of Poplar; eight grandchildren; and brothers, Lance Brown and Delano Longtree. A prayer service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, we are asking that all services be attended by close family and friends. Masks are required for all services. Interment will be at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel assisted with the arrangements.

O bituaries Duane BlackDog, 63, of Brockton died Nov. 11, 2020, at Poplar Hospital. He was born on June 8, 1957, to Robert and Cecelia (Counter) Blackdog in Poplar. He graduated from Brockton High School in 1976. He then attended college at University of North Dakota - Williston, Dawson Community College and Fort Peck Community College. He had attained his associate’s degree in carpentry.

The Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame recently announced the class of inductees for 2020. MHOF was created to honor individuals, both living and deceased, who have made lasting contributions to the restoration and conservation of Montana’s wild animals, places and rivers. The awards also capture the stories of these conservation heroes to enhance public awareness of Montana’s conservation history