The world has lost a GENTLE man with a kind and loving heart. Ronald Dean Johnson was born on Sept. 7, 1955, in Havre, Mont., to Ronald and Marilee Johnson. The family lived in various Montana communities before settling in Wolf Point. Dean received his education there, graduating from Wolf Point High School in 1974. Shortly after, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Years later, he returned to Wolf Point where he met the love of his life, Lisa Loudon. They were married on Nov. 22, 1990. Dean was employed as a cook until health issues prevented him from continuing. The couple remained in Wolf Point until moving to Laurel, Mont., in the fall of 2012 and continued living there until his passing on Oct. 7, 2020. During their time there, Dean worked at his sister- in-law’s tanning salon. She stated that he was her “bestest employee.” Dean was well known for his great sense of humor, which was a source of joy to all who knew him. He loved music, watching his favorite pro football the Las Vegas Raiders, following the MSU Bobcats’ football team (especially when his cousin, Brayden Konkol, was on the roster), he and Lisa both were avid Nascar fans — he supported Jeff Gordon in every race while Lisa would cheer on Jimmy Johnson. He enjoyed spending time with his many nieces and nephews. Dean and Lisa shared a love of their cat, “Little One” until her passing earlier this year. Dean was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Marilee Johnson; and fatherin- law, Tim Loudon. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Lisa Loudon Johnson; father, Ronald Johnson (Sue); mother-in-law, Diane Loudon; sister, Dawn Garfield; brother, Lance Johnson (Debbie); sister-in-law, Kristee Loudon Rossol; brotherin- law, Lynn Loudon (Nikki); and many much-loved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other extended family members. Dean was a very important member of Lisa’s family for 30 years. He will be deeply missed by all of us. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be announced at a later date. (Paid Obituary)

On the morning of Oct.5, 2020, Tamra “Tammy” Lynn Hayes passed away suddenly at the age of 62 in St. Peters Hospital in Helena, Mont. She is the first daughter and second child of Francis Belgarde Hayes and Leatrice Joy Green Hayes. Tamra was born in Glasgow, Mont., on Dec. 14, 1957. Her naturally curly hair embraced her head like she embraced life. Due to her natural poise, professional photographers offered her a modeling position in when the family lived in California. Her parents did not feel it was appropriate for her at the time. Tamra lived in a variety of states. She participated in the “Hayes Olympics,” a family activity involving running, biking, jumping and throwing objects. She loved staying with her grandparents in Oswego, Mont. She assisted in helping her grandparents with their family business and various animals from dogs and cats to monkeys and geese. She joined her siblings in raiding the rhubarb of grandma and jumping on hay bails of grandpa. She met her grandparents’ foster children and lifelong friends Jackie Silva Johnson and Dorene Finley. In Wolf Point schools, she met lifelong friends Grace Pipe and Jackie Pipe Chase. Education being a lifelong pursuit of her father for his children, she attended Brigham Young University, Montana State University, and University of Montana. She attended many trainings for her profession as a CPA. She worked within the state of Montana and with the IRS at Billings. She owned and ran her own business from her home. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint’s church and made many wonderful friends through the church. Some of her mother’s family were also members, and she attended with those family members while at BYU. Tamra’s hobbies included collecting coins, crochet, Snoopy and Elvis items, and the Helena Indian Alliance activities. She was a member of the Little Shell Tribe of Montana and ran for various offices within the tribal government. Tamra was preceded in death by her parents and her brother-in-law, Michael Hernandez. Tamra is survived by her daughter, Tina Hayes Fox; her brother, Henry Hayes; her sisters, Nora Hayes, Frances Hayes and Robin Hayes-Hernandez; and her nephew, Kerby Hayes. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1260 Otter Road, Helena, Mont. Dedication of the grave will follow at Forestvale Cemetery. Please do not send live flowers due to allergies. Please make donation to Helena Food Share, The Lewis and Clark Humane Society or the Helena Indian Alliance. Special thanks to St. Peter’s Dialysis Unit, Big Sky Cremation and Twitchell Funeral Services, Bill Snody, Robin Hayes Hernandez, Frances Hayes, Nora Hayes, Grace Pipe, Jackie Pipe Chase, and Lana Zigan. Please send family condolences to 2892 Stacia Ave. Helena, MT 59601. (Paid Obituary)

Virginia Lee (Warmbrod) Teagle, 58, of Minot, N.D., died Sept. 25, 2020, at her residence. She was born Sept. 30, 1961, in Wolf Point, the first-born child of Jack and Edith Warmbrod and, for the first five years of her life, she was the “only child.” It was at this time that she met David Lingle, whom became her livelong friend and her “first brother.” In 1970, her parents moved the family from town to Wolf Creek, where they made their home on the Warmbrod family farm and ranch. As a young child, she spent countless hours with her grandmother Myrtle Warmbrod, who taught her the lifelong skills of cooking, baking, needlework and sewing. In true Virginia fashion, she excelled in all of those skills and was well known for her wonderful meals, amazing baked goods and cherished homemade gifts. She always had a “Tomboy” side and loved nothing more than being her father’s right-hand man. As a child, she was often found with her dad feeding cattle and riding in the combine. As she grew older, she became one of the main truck drivers, hauling wheat into town to the elevator. In true farmer fashion, this started at the age of 12. She and her father always had a very tight bond and until his death and they were frequently found having coffee in the afternoon at the Husky Truck Stop and later the Stockman Café. She graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1979. While in high school, she was active in cheerleading, choir, swing choir, band and Rainbow Girls. She later became a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. After high school, she married Zane Taylor and, to this union, Zane Michael “Mike” Taylor was born. She later married Ken Lewis and with this union, Destiny joined the family. While married to Kenny, they became house parents to Riverview Home, where she was “Mom” to many. She also worked for Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office, where she was a dispatcher and jailer. This was a position she took great pride in. After the death of her father, she began driving the family school bus with her mother. Together, they ran the Wolf Creek bus route for four years. After the end of the bus route, she moved to Williston, N.D., and this is where she met Rick Teagle in 2002, while she was looking to purchase a vehicle at Fisher Motors in Minot, N.D. From then, it was a whirlwind. They married May 16, 2003, at the Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot. They traveled many places together on their Harley-Davidson motorcycle. She loved to ride and have the wind in her face. She is survived by her husband, Rick Teagle of Minot; son, Mike Lewis of Wolf Point; daughter, Destiny Steele of Wolf Point; three grandchildren; brother, John Warmbrod of Miles City; and sisters, Jean Dixon of Virginia and Sharon Stein of Miles City. She is also survived by Rick’s children, Karla Scheresky of Garrison, N.D., Luke Teagle of Bismarck, N.D., Seth Teagle of Newark, Ohio, Sarah Teagle of Russelville, Ark., and Hannah Lamm of Fayetteville, Ark.; and 10 grandchildren. She has been cremated and her ashes will be spread in North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana as per her wishes. A private celebration of life will be held Monday, Oct. 26, at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home in Minot, N.D. Following the private service at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, there will be a public celebration of her life in the conference room at the Sleep Inn in Minot, N.D., from 3 to 6 p.m.

Emily Marie Martin, 36, died Oct. 5, 2020, in Poplar. She was born Nov. 15, 1983, to Bernice Martin and Robert Foote Jr. She attended school in Poplar and went to Minot Job Corps. She worked for the Poplar City Daycare. She loved to dance, was active in sports and a good drawer. Emily always had a smile that would light up the room. Her sense of humor was out of this world. She is survived by her children, Mary Martin, Amalayah Lynncia Martin and Arthur Martin; sisters, Roxanne Eagleman and Lydia Chaser; brothers, Robert Eder, Richard Eagleman and Kurtis Chaser; grandfathers, Stevie Gray Hawk, Bud Philbrick and Arlie Diserly; and grandmothers, Ethlene White Hawk, Etta Starr, Angeline Iron Road from Cannonball, N.D., and Maggie Fast Horse of Billings. She was preceded in death by sister, Suzette Eagleman; brother, Narvin Kurtiss Chaser; and step-father, Narvin Chaser Sr. The funeral was held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment followed at the Riverside Catholic Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.