James Soldo, 76, of Palm Bay, Fla., died Oct. 5, 2025, in Florida. Services are pending under the direction of Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point.

Milfred Dale “Lil’man” Longee, 37, of Poplar died Sept. 23, 2025, at the Billings Clinic. In his younger years, he danced grass until one day he stopped. He went to school in Poplar for a short while until he went to school in Billings Junior High, then moved to Havre. He talked about being a Havre Blue Pony while he was in sports until he decided to come back. He was with the late Lisa Martell and, together, they had five children, Melissa, Fayebin, Romaine and Dale Longee. He was in their lives for quite some time and made fond memories with them. He then met Samantha Savior in 2011. They started dating, hanging out and he moved in with her. He raised Aaron like his own. He worked at the sugar beets in Sidney from 2013-2016. They had their first son together in 2017. Their son, Ruffus Longee, was born on his mother Sam’s birthday. In 2019, their daughter, Mackenzie Longee, was born. He and Samantha married on Feb. 14, 2022. He then started going to college for two years for welding. He liked sports. He played basketball or even just shooting around or throwing a football back and forth. He liked taking his children fishing, swimming or anywhere to spend time outdoors. He went to sun dances a couple times. He loved cruising, hanging out with his family and friends. In September 2022, he first got sick. He became okay and slowly healed to where he wanted to go try playing machines. He liked to play cards, whist or spades. He would laugh at the ones he beat because

Viola Mae Wood, (Wahohbi Waste Wiya-Good Nest Woman), 81, died Sept. 29, 2025, in Billings. She was born in Poplar on June 6, 1945, to TaShunga Hunga “His Horses Chief”, Harvey Bearcub and Hee Numpa Wiya “Two Teeth Woman”, Nellie Struck the Ground. She received her Nakota name from her grandfather Old Bearcub. She was a member of the HudeSana Red Bottom Clan and raised in both the Wicohan and LDS religions. An outstanding horsewoman, she traveled with Lois Hansen to many rodeos to barrel race, adding to her buckle collection. Her red paint horse was called Red Bottom in honor of her clan. He’d only let her ride him. All others he tried or did bite them and bucked them off. She was Wolf Point Stampede Queen in 1968. She married Larry Wood in Plentywood on Sept. 9, 1972. As a duo they traveled, attending many PRCA and INFR Finals. Many professional bull riders became lifelong friends. They ranched for many years, hosting many brandings and helping birth calves in the freezing cold until they retired a few years ago. She and Beaver were lifelong supporters and participants of the Red Bottom Celebration Committee, serving and sponsoring grandchildren in various positions. She graduated from Job

Ira Follet Jr. died Sept. 28, 2025, in Wolf Point. He was born to Ira Follet Sr. and Leeann Loveshim in Wolf Point. He had three children — a son, Kyrie Brown with Kyra Brown, and two daughters, Kaizlee and Kya Beauchman with Katie Beauchman. He had many friends and was well loved in the community. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends and family. He always walked around town with his friends and family, too. He also enjoyed playing football and basketball and loved to skateboard. He had moved to Billings and worked at Burger King for a while. He also had a few others jobs too, such as working at McDonalds and Albertsons. He was a fun and caring person who always had a smile on his face. He always had something to say and was never afraid to speak his mind. His smile and laughter would light up any room he walked in. He was a devoted father, a loyal brother and a true friend to many people. He had a gift for making others

Rubin “Windy” Ackerman, also known by his Dakota name Hehaka Wakan Mani (Elk Walks Holy), 70, of Red Lodge died Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. He was born Feb. 18, 1955, in Browning and was the last remaining of 13 children from parents Wesley Ackerman and Bertha Sharp Ackerman. He had many passions in his life, including indigenous dancing and craft works, riding Harleys and being a shark on a pool table. He was also a talented seamster and owned and operated his own tent and tipi making company for a few years. But, these pursuits paled in comparison to his love for his wife of 42 years and his love for Jesus. He is survived by his wife,

Shirley Mae (Jensen) Grimsrud Nail, 90, of Middleton, Idaho, and Nashua died Sept. 27, 2025, in Middleton. She was born to George and Mildred (Kimmel) Jensen on May 8, 1935, in Wolf Point. She joined her three brothers: Leonard ‘Bud’, Larry and Arlie. She attended school in Wolf Point. After graduation, she married Master Sergeant Don Grimsrud and moved to California. They moved back to Wolf Point in 1954. Upon their return, they bought a farm north of Nashua, where

Sharon Red Thunder, 80, of Poplar died Oct. 6, 2025, in Poplar. The funeral service will be announced at a later date pending the completion of the arrangements with Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point.

Fonda “Crystal” BigHorn, 77, died Oct. 5, 2025, in Billings. The funeral service will be announced at a later date pending the completion of the arrangements with Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point.

Charles “Chuck” Rathert, 78, of Wolf Point died Sept. 17, 2025. He was born on June 25, 1947, in Wolf Point to Francis and Charles Rathert. He was the youngest of four siblings, Donna, Fred and Bill. He was a devoted father to his three children, Tiffany, Tarah and Bron. He was also a proud grandfather to six grandchildren. His final time was spent back in his hometown at Faith Lutheran Home, where he was able to spend time pestering his older brothers, Fred and Bill Rathert, before their deaths in September 2022 and December 2024. He was also blessed to have his nieces and nephew checking in on him prior to his death. He was always a hardworking man, beginning his career in Wolf Point at the family dealership, formerly known as Rathert Ford. He then moved his family to Minnesota and finally Texas, where he continued to work in the automotive industry. He was a stout Republican and had a great sense of humor. His journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion and an unwavering faith in God. A family gathering will be held at a later date to celebrate his life. He will be laid to rest next to family at Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point.

Stacy Crowe, 57, died Sept. 18, 2025, in Poplar. He was born Feb. 3, 1968, to Lois Longtree and Richard Feather in Poplar. He graduated from Brockton High School in 1986. After graduation, he embarked on a new chapter by starting a family with Judy Falcon. From that union, two sons, Lawrence and Theo, were born. He had various jobs locally. He loved firefighting during the time MIFF crews were being dispatched to fires throughout the United States. Other jobs included a hired hand with Nygaard Farms and Anderson Ranch. His true passion was helping people and sharing his time generously. He loved to help out with yard work, often helping neighbors and friends maintain their outdoor spaces. His willingness to lend a hand extended beyond physical labor. He frequently babysat his nephews and nieces, cherishing the moments spent with his family. Known for his cheerful personality, he was always ready to share a story or a joke, making everyone around him laugh and feel at ease. His sense of humor