Obituary: Leroy M Jones
Leroy M. Jones was born on March 4, 1939 in Nogales, Arizona. He lived in the Worden area since 2007. He passed away on November 27, 2018 of collapsed lungs. Leroy is survived by his wife, of 23 years, Deanna (Dee) Jones and three step-daughters, Cheri (Biehle) Allen of Indiana; K-Fawn (Biehle) of Branum, Georgia; […]
Obituary: Erika Godfrey
Dear diary, today I started a new chapter. On November 20, 2018, Erika Nickole Kelly left her earthly body surrounded by the love of her family. Many of us are familiar with Ooka’s witty “Dear Diary” posts on Facebook. They made us laugh and smile in situations that would make other people lose hope. Whether […]
Obituary: David James McSherry
David James McSherry, was born on October 5, 1961 to Judy and Fred McSherry in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After a short illness, he left this world for the next one on November 15, 2018. He was 57 years old. Throughout his entire life, Dave LOVED the outdoors. He fondly recalled the days of his youth spent playing […]
Obituary: Steven Scott Reinschmidt
Steven Scott Reinschmidt, 61, was called home to his heavenly Father November 11, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Terry, Montana on April 13, 1957, Steve was the loving first-born son of Lyman and Nelda Reinschmidt. He attended schools in Billings and graduated from Billings Senior High in 1975. Steve was a loyal member […]
Obituary: Mary M. Williams
Mary M. Williams , born to Daisy Viola (Casebier) and Henry John (Jack) Spint in Billings on August 2, 1928 into a family of 4 brothers, passed away at home November 8th of cancer. Very devoted mother and model Christian to children; Jim (Lee Ann), Jean Haskett, Larry (Vickie), and Jerry (Pat). […]
Obituary: Jerry Ramon Granning
Jerry Ramon Granning passed away from complication of a traumatic brain injury on October 29, 2018. He was born on May 12, 1948 to Phyllis and Royal Granning in Plentywood. He had three sisters, Sharon (Mrs. Jorgen Jensen), Louise (Mrs. Jim Nissen) and Linda (who preceded him in death). Jerry had three children Ty Prentice, Brook Tenille […]
Obituary: Jessie Melrose Speakerworth
Jessie Melrose Speakerworth, 76, of Billings, passed away on Nov. 1, 2018, after a long struggle with health issues. Jessie was born on Oct. 1, 1942, in West Calder, Scotland. After graduating high school, Jessie made her way to the United States to work as a nanny. Soon after arriving in Wyoming, she met Dean […]
Obituary: Ledena (Craig) Thatcher
After a lengthy illness Ledena (Craig) Thatcher died on October 21, 2018, at the age of 81 years. Ledena was born in Hardin, MT. February 5, 1937, joining 2 older brothers. She and her husband Wesley were married April 4, 1954 and lived west of Park City for 64 years. Not only was Ledena active […]
Obituary: Ledena (Craig) Thatcher
After a lengthy illness Ledena (Craig) Thatcher died on October 21, 2018, at the age of 81 years. Ledena was born in Hardin, MT. February 5, 1937, joining 2 older brothers. She and her husband Wesley were married April 4, 1954 and lived west of Park City for 64 years. Not only was Ledena active […]
Yellowstone County election turnout may set record
Originally published in the 11/2/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — With only a few days remaining before the general election, absentee ballots are flowing into the county elections office at a record pace. “I’m pretty sure we’re going to have a record turnout,” said Bret Rutherford, Yellowstone Count elections administrator, on Wednesday […]