Barbara Jean (Wilkinson) Hentges, the matriarch of our family, passed away at her home in Frazer, Mont., on July 28, 2023. Mom was born on Jan. 1, 1934, at her Aunt Flossie’s house on the north side of Wolf Point to William and Ione (Sugden) Wilkinson. She primarily grew up on her grandparent’s homestead on Wolf Creek, north of Wolf Point, where she rode horses and helped her grandparents with their sheep. She graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1952. After high school, she worked for Shell Oil Company as a dispatcher. After work, she and a group of friends would go out after work to go dancing when local bands would play in the Wolf Point area. On one such occasion, she was introduced by a friend and future sister-in-law to Edward Hentges. Barbara and Edward were married in 1954. Together, they had nine children and Barbara took on the roles of wife, mother, ranch hand and farm hand. After Ed’s passing in 1980, she continued farming with help at different times from her boys. She loved being a farmer and knew a lot about it. She loved animals, especially her dogs that she had over the years: her favorite being Missy Mouse. She also enjoyed bird watching and reading. Preceding her in death are her husband, Edward; parents; sister, Joyce Steele of Columbia Falls, Mont.; and brother, Billy Wilkinson. She is survived by her children: Kip Hentges of Fort Peck, Karen Hentges of North Nashua, Kae Hentges

George Farrel Boyd, 57, formerly of Poplar, died June 12, 2023, at home in Dime Box, Texas. He was the son of Lionel Boyd and Geraldine Spotted Bird, born May 7th, 1966, in Brockton. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Dime Box under Pastors Sister Annie Ruth Scurlock and Brother Jackie Gray. He loved to help whenever, wherever and whomever he could. He was well known for his friendly smile and warm handshake welcoming everyone that entered the doors of the church before service. He dearly loved his family and was proud of his Native American heritage, who he prayed for without ceasing. He set up multiple revivals on the Fort Peck Reservation with evangelist Andre’ Walker of Dime Box to show his love for them while yielding in obedience to the words Jesus Christ to be a witness. He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Roberta (Sister Bug) Boyd. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay Boyd of Dime Box; two stepsons, Demetrius Reed and Marcus Reed, both of Memphis, Tenn.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; father,

Sherry Lynn Longtree Turning Bear, Cánté Wasté Wiyá “Good Hearted Woman”, 68, of Poplar died July 21, 2023. She was born June 19, 1955, to Louise Crazy Bull and James “Jim” Turning Bear. She was a CNA in at Poplar Hospital, then later became a dental assistant at Poplar IHS for many years until her retirement. She loved driving around and listening to music of all kinds, playing bingo and machines. She loved spending time with grandchildren and loved ones. She is survived by her daughter, Christina Longtree of Wolf Point; son, Christopher Longtree Sr. of Poplar; four grandsons; and her significant other, “Suess.” She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert