Helen Hoerner Geck passed away peacefully on January 9, 2022, surrounded by her family. Helen was born on the family farm in a stone house on March 25, 1938, to Valentine and Monica Hoerner, in Glen Ullin, ND. She attended … read more
Dear Editor: Masks Reduce Infection Rates! The article headlined “Data Shows: School Mask Mandates Make No Difference” in the Jan. 7 Yellowstone County News draws a conclusion that isn’t supported by the “data” it quotes. The numbers presented don’t answer … read more
10/12/49-12/31/21 Gary Dale Foss was born October 12, 1949, in Sheridan, WY, and was raised at Decker, MT. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1968. January 2, 1971, he married Phyllis Schuman and added George and Mollie Schuman and 4 brothers … read more
Dear Editor: Fear. We have nothing to fear but the fear mongers themselves. We are being told how the Covid surge is as high as it was in its prime. The news is reporting how bad it is. Over the … read more
Velva Celia Black, 88, was called home to be with The Lord Sunday morning, Dec. 12, 2021, while residing at St. Johns Nursing Home in Billings, Montana. She was born Velva Celia Reynolds October 2, 1933, in Livingston, Montana, the … read more
Robert Thomas Spence was born on July 15, 1987, to Thomas and Cynthia Spence in Afton, WY. During his lifetime he lived in Wyoming, Texas, Oklahoma, and Montana. He graduated in 2006 from Shepherd High School, Shepherd, MT. He received … read more
LuAnn Sandra Rohrer, our beloved mom, grandma, and good friend passed away of natural causes on Wednesday December 1, 2021, at her home in Shepherd, MT surrounded by her family and friends. LuAnn was born on April 19, 1953, in … read more
Robert Ostermiller, 68, passed away on November 27th, 2021, after complications from surgery. Robert was born on August 25th, 1953, in Riverside, California, to Fred and Elizabeth (Betty) Ostermiller (both deceased). He is survived by his wife Nancy Carkhuff (and … read more
Oct. 30, 1933 – Dec. 3, 2021 Leonard passed away on Dec. 3, 2021, at Avantara Care Facility, Billings. He was born to Paul and Marjorie (Dickson) Barnard at the home of Mary Matheson in Pompeys Pillar. The family moved … read more
Tucker Joel Noonkester, our beloved husband, father, son, brother, and nephew at age 35 left this world on Monday, November 29, 2021, to join his Heavenly Father. Words fail to express how deep and wide the heartbreak is with Tucker’s … read more
Dear Editor: The classic American (as visualized by our Founding Fathers) is a moral individual, man or woman. Their moral strength is summed up in the Ten Commandments; the Judeo-Christian guidelines to a correct life. The classic American wants to pursue their … read more
Gary W. Burbank started a new adventure, passing away November 23, 2021. Gary was born to Clarence “CA” and Edna Burbank of Republic, Washington, on December 3, 1944. He was their 10th child. He left Republic to work for Yellowstone … read more
July 6th 1954 to September 11th 2021 Our dearly loved husband, father and brother passed away unexpectedly at his home in Ballantine, MT, on September 11th and is in a much better place now. He will be greatly missed by … read more
William Willis Goodridge died on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, of causes due to Alzheimer’s. Bill was born at home on the farm in Provo, Utah, on May 5, 1932, the son of Lynn Willis Goodridge and Ada Elizabeth Hamilton Goodridge. … read more
William Willis Goodridge died on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, of causes due to Alzheimer’s. Bill was born at home on the farm in Provo, Utah, on May 5, 1932, the son of Lynn Willis Goodridge and Ada Elizabeth Hamilton Goodridge. … read more
Linda Maude Cahill, aged 75, was called home to her Lord November 9, 2021. She died peacefully at her Billings, Montana home surrounded by her loving family, after a long and valiant struggle against cancer. She was born Linda Hall … read more
Howard W. George, 87, died at TenderNest in Billings, Montana on November 10, 2021. Howard was born in Columbus, Montana on June 27, 1934, to Marion and Cora Bricker George. He grew up in Absarokee with his older sister Delores … read more
Cletus Earl Sherrod, 60, passed away November 9, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born to T.E. (Bud) Sherrodd and Karen Sherrodd on April 15, 1961. Cletus (Babe) had a gift of making friends wherever he went. Cletus, as … read more
Doran Joseph Dvorak was born January 5, 1942, to Anton and Leone Dvorak who lived in the Fly Creek area of Pompey’s Pillar. He had seven siblings, Orvis, Dean, Jackie, Ronald, Gen, Joyce and Monte. He grew up loving the … read more
Dear Editor: For the first time ever in the history of Arlington National Cemetery, any person can walk to the base of The Tomb of the Unknowns and place a flower or flowers to honor the memory of those American … read more
