Phillips County News - One Nation, Under God

Cash Austin Taylor, 18, of Billings died in a tragic accident on December 1, 2019 in Saco, MT. He was born March 12, 2001 in Billings, MT to Marie and Tyrel Taylor. He was cherished by his mom, dad and brother River. The most important treasures to...

Rosa (French) Lake, fondly known as Tillie, peacefully passed from our lives on Sunday, November 23, 2019 in Roseburg, Ore.. As she was a mischievous child, Rosa preferred to be called “Tillie” by friends and family, a name given to her by her...

Benjamin Matthew Martinez Betts, age 57, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Billings Clinic Hospital in Billings Montana. Family, friends, and anyone whose lives Ben touched are invited to the services at Trinity Lutheran...

DuWayne Richard Johnson, age 87, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, Mont. DuWayne was born on March 17, 1932, in Baker, Mont., the son of Llewell and Theresa (Souba) Johnson. He attended...

On October 30, 2019, William "Bill" L. McGee, age 94, rode peacefully to the last roundup from his home in Napa, California. Bill was born on September 30, 1925 in Livingston, Montana. In 1926, he moved with his parents (Harry and Vivian McGee) and...

Elsworth E. Daniels (Chunky or Dan), age 88, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019, of natural causes. A private burial of ashes will be held at the Zortman Cemetery in the spring....

With a gentle tug, God reunited Stella with her son, Bruce in heaven on the evening of November 15th, 2019. Stella (Rice) Lamb was born July 20, 1926, in Big Sandy, Mont., to Carrie and Walter Rice; she was the middle child of nine siblings. After...

DuWayne R. Johnson, age 87 of Hinsdale passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Valley View Home in Glasgow. A visitation will be held from 6: p.m. to 8:p.m. on Thursday, November 21, at the Lutheran Church in Hinsdale. Funeral Services will take...

CHARLO - William Edmond Daugherty, 62, of Charlo, Mont., passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Mont. He passed away on his brother Michael's birthday due to complications from COPD and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma....

Weldon John Sparks Jr. (Chub) passed away at St Pat's Hospital on November 5, 2019, of natural causes. He was born March 18, 1942, in Hays, Mont. He grew up in Malta before he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged. He returned home...

SACO - Arnold Raymond Englund, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on October 27, 2019, after watching the World Series. Cremation has taken place. Services will be announced at a later date. Condolences for the family may be left at...

Robert "Skip" Bryan Rundle, 74, of Hamilton, Mont., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 19, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Glasgow, Mont., on November 17, 1944, to Robert Paul and...

Malta - Jennifer Metcalf, 56, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Billings Clinic of natural causes. Cremation has taken place. A gathering will be at a later date. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Jennifer...

MALTA-Howard Ned Mangis passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019, in Malta, Montana. The family received friends Sunday, October 20, 2019, 7 p.m. at Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Memorial services were Monday, October 21, 2019, 11 a.m. at Kirkwood Memorial...

MALTA- Leroy Dyrdahl 72, died on October 17, 2019 at the Hi-Line Retirement Center of Alzheimer's. Family will receive friends Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 7 p.m. at Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Memorial service will be Thursday, October 24, 2019, 11...

HARLEM - Sara Jean Standfill, 75, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center Sunday, September 22, 2019. Visitation was Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Graveside interment to follow in the Matte/Bear...

MALTA - Bryan Lee Hurt, 75, carpenter and butcher went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Phillips County Hospital. Celebration of life will be Saturday, October 5, 2019, 7 p.m. at Kirkwood Memorial Chapel in Malta, Mont., with...

MALTA - Jeff Miller, 66 of Malta, Mont., passed away September 22, 2019, in Billings of natural causes. Jeff was born in Malta and graduated from Malta High School. He was a Navy CB diver/UCT plank holder. He worked all over the world with his...

MALTA- Marie Jane Wasson, passed away at Phillips County Hospital on September 12, 2019 of natural causes. Funeral services were Monday, September 16, at 11 a.m. at Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Condolences for the family may be left at...

Robert (Bob) Humbert passed away on August 12, 2019. Born January 9, 1951, to Clarence (Butch) and Ruth Humbert in Malta, Mont. Bob was a 1969 graduate of Malta High School and served four years in the navy. Bob attended bricklaying school in...

Ann Irene (Heiken) Holman went to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 22, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with rheumatoid arthritis. Ann was the firstborn child of Carl and Irene (Jordan) Heiken on June 7, 1953 in Billings, Mont. Ann grew up...