23 April 2026
Deane Flagen
Leslie Deane “Deane” Flagen, 77, died April 11, 2026, at Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson.
He was born on July 9, 1949, in Williston, N.D., to Forrest and Viola Flagen. He spent much of his childhood on the family farm just west of Froid, where he attended Froid Public Schools and graduated from Froid High School in 1967.
During his school years, he enjoyed playing basketball and
Phyllis Johnson
Phyllis Jean Johnson, 95, of Plentywood died March 21, 2026.
She was born May 14, 1930 to Leora (Fitzer) and Arthur Lester in Plentywood. Her parents' families settled near Welliver and Daleview from Indiana and Illinois in the 1910s. She was the oldest of six children and helped around the place, feeding animals and siblings, tending the farm buildings and house, gardening, cooking, canning
SPORTS
Culbertson’s golfers had a successful home meet at the Cottonwood Country Club in Glendive on Thursday, April 17.
The Cowboys placed second in the team standings.
Top golfers for Culbertson were Wyatt Martin by shooting a 100 and Noah Martin with a 103.
Other scores for the Cowboys were Glenn Sager at 103, Felixe Becker at 119, Dakota Bigler at 124 and CeJaye Flinn at 134.
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