April 11, 1944 – March 17, 2026 William Rhea (Bill) Alley passed away at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Helena, MT, with his family by his side after a brief illness. He was 81 years old.
Ruthie Knowles Brian Knowles In Loving Memory of Ruthie Sharon Knowles November 1, 1954 – March 12, 2026 Ruthie Sharon Knowles, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and unwavering love.
Steven Duane “Steve” Hoy Family of Steven Duane “Steve” Hoy Steven Duane “Steve” Hoy, age 73, of Townsend June 5, 1952 – March 10, 2026 “I’m Glad You Guys Got to See Me” Steve was born in Helena, Montana, on June 5, 195,2 to the late Joanne Morris Hoy (King) and Rex Hoy.
Annabelle Barnett Family of Annabelle Barnett Anne Barnett was born September 28, 1940, in Greybull, WY. She was the daughter of Paul and Retha (Laymon) Barnett. She was raised and educated in Greybull, WY, where she graduated from high school.
Brett Waters Family of Brett Waters Brett Waters answered his final call surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy defined by service, leadership, humor, and unwavering compassion.
Mary Margaret Garman Family of Mary Margaret Garman Mary Margaret Garman, age 69, of Townsend January 25, 1957 – February 12, 2026 Mary Wood Garman (69) was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at home with her loving family at her side after a short battle with cancer.
Deborah J. Etzwiler Family of Deborah J. Etzwiler With great sadness, we mourn the passing of our Debbie. Due to failing health, she passed away on January 31st at Barrett Hospital in Dillon, MT.
Douglas A. Roberts Family of Douglas A. Roberts March 15, 1952 – December 28, 2025 Douglas A. Roberts, age 73, of Radersburg, passed away December 28, 2025.
Kathy Ann Peterson Family of Kathy Ann Peterson May 27, 1953 – January 1, 2026 Kathy Ann Peterson, age 73, passed away on January 1, 2025, in Townsend, Montana. She leaves behind a legacy of love, creativity, faith, and devotion to family that will be cherished forever.
Michael E. Colbert Family of Michael E. Colbert October 8, 1945 – January 3, 2026 Michael Colbert passed away at his home on Saturday, January 3, 2026, after an unexpected illness. He was eighty years old.
Joan Carol (Gibbons) Saxby Family of Joan Carol (Gibbons) Saxby Joan Carol (Gibbons) Saxby was born March 12, 1945, in Southgate, California, the middle of 5 daughters for Hector and June Gibbons.
Pamela J. McGuire Family of Pamela J. McGuire November 29, 1953 – December 22, 2025 Pamela J. McGuire, age 72, of Helena, passed away Dec. 22, 2025.
Kenneth Arthur Short Family of Kenneth Arthur Short September 27, 1938 – November 3, 2025 Kenneth Arthur Short, age 87, was the son of the late Charles & Velma (Kernan) Short of Westfield, PA. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bernard Joe. Ken was born on September 27, 1938, in Clymer, PA. Ken passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, with loved ones by his side.
Kory David Bakkum Family of Kory David Bakkum August 10, 1962 – December 2, 2025 The family of Kory David Bakkum, 63, of Townsend, Montana, is heartbroken to announce that he died unexpectedly on December 2, 2025, leaving us shattered and grieving the loss of the man who was the center of our world.
Donald John Messling Family of Donald John Messling October 23, 1940 – November 29, 2025 Donald John Messling, age 85, passed away the evening of November 29, 2025, at home in Toston, MT.
Darren Lee Buffington Family of Darren Lee Buffington Darren Lee Buffington, age 57, of Townsend, MT, passed away on November 20, 2025.
George Roger Dundas Family of George Roger Dundas May 20, 1952 - November 5, 2025 On November 5, 2025, while a gentle rain caressed the Olympic mountains, a brilliant rainbow manifested across the sky, welcoming George Roger Dundas on to his next journey. After having struggled with the after-effects of a stroke in November 2024, Roger passed away in his home with his loving wife, Dottie Ferrell, and faithful dog, Trooper.
Family of Bertum Williams Bertum Williams March 27, 1935 – November 15, 2025 Bertum Williams, age 90, of Townsend, passed away on November 15, 2025, from complications of cancer.
Peter W. Sullivan Family of Peter W. Sullivan One of Helena’s great characters, Peter William Sullivan, passed away on November 14, 2025, surrounded by family. Peter was born in 1935 in the kitchen of the family ranch in the Canton Valley, an area that was later flooded to create Canyon Ferry Lake. The second of five children, Peter and his only brother, Larry, lived primarily in the bunkhouse with no electricity or running water, and learned early on that cows and chickens do not take holidays or recognize weekends.
Roy Durham Jo Harris With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our father, Roy Durham, on October 21, 2025. Dad was born in Prairie City, Oregon, on May 4, 1927, to Roy C. and Bonnie Durham. Because his father worked wherever jobs could be found, Dad and his siblings grew up in and around the northwest. The family ultimately settled near Sheridan, Montana, where Dad met our beautiful mother, Jean.
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