Blackfoot Valley Dispatch - The Blackfoot Valley's News Source Since 1980

Beverley Lorraine Hadley Thornton peacefully passed away on Feb, 23 2022, at the certified home of Kirsten and Julio Diaz in Athol, Idaho, At this time the family would like to sinc... — Updated 8/24/2022 Full story

Barney Martinez passed away at his home in Hamilton, Mont. on April 25, 2022. Barney will be put to rest on July 13, 2022 in Helena at Ft. Harrison Veterans Cemetery at 1... — Updated 6/29/2022 Full story

Dean Darrel Mack, 90, beloved father and grandfather, began his eternal heavenly journey when he transitioned peacefully from his earthy life the evening of Jan. 21, 2022, surrounde... — Updated 6/28/2022 Full story

Leland Joseph Mason, age 83, went to meet the Lord Jan. 24, 2022, in Weatherford, Texas. Lee was born July 25, 1938 in Albuquerque, N.M. to parents Estelle and Leo Mason. He... — Updated 6/22/2022 Full story

Sally Anne Woods was born March 2, 1957 in Santa Rosa, Calif. to Red and Patty Woods. Graduate of Santa Rosa High School, Class of 1975. Resident of Lincoln, Mont. for 29 years and... — Updated 6/14/2022 Full story

William Wesley "Wes" Eyer age 89, of Glendive, Lincoln, and Montana City passed away Tuesday May 31 in the company of family. We would like to say Wes passed away peacefully... — Updated 6/14/2022 Full story

On the morning of May 27, 2022, James Lawrence McClure died peacefully at home comforted by his wife. Jim was born Oct. 10, 1948, to Lawrence "Larry" and Ruby (West) McClure in... — Updated 6/14/2022 Full story

July 9, 1971 - May 24, 2022 Jennifer C. Wilke moved to Lincoln, Mont. in 1977 when she was six years old. She attended Lincoln schools and graduated from Lincoln High School in... — Updated 5/31/2022 Full story

Ronald Roy Lydiard was born in Great Falls, Mont. on June 21, 1952 to Robert Edward and Frances Neva Lydiard. He was one of four children. As a young child, Ronald acquired a love o... — Updated 5/4/2022 Full story

Doris Leanne (Jones) Dey, 83, passed peacefully at home in Missoula, Mont. April 21, 2022. Doris was born on July 4, 1938 in Kalispell, Mont. to Harold and Mary (Welch) Jones. Doris... — Updated 5/4/2022 Full story

Barney Vanden Bos was born April 10, 1944 in Kalispell to Dick and Geneva Vanden Bos. He passed March 7, 2022. Barney attended grade school in Dupuyer and graduated from Valier... — Updated 3/23/2022

Marilyn "Joyce" Wells, 87, of Long Beach, Calif., passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Joyce was residing at Bee Hive Homes of Helena. She was born July 13, 1934 in Grandville, ND.... — Updated 3/10/2022 Full story

On Feb. 24, 2022, at the ripe old age of 90, Adolph "Audie" Lee Solvie peacefully left his winter home in Wickenburg, Arizona, and journeyed to the other side to join the Lord. Audi... — Updated 3/10/2022 Full story

Becky Lee Thurman, born Aug. 12, 1948 in Helena, Mont. to Eugene Edward and Martha Lena (Foster) Youderian, passed away at her Lincoln home Feb. 6, 2022, at the age of 73. As a... — Updated 2/24/2022

Michael (Mike) Ernst Dey, 84, died in Missoula, Mont. Jan. 16, 2022. Mike was born July 27, 1937 in Long Lake, Minn. to Ernst and Emily (Bassett) Dey. Mike attended schools in... — Updated 1/26/2022 Full story

Theresa Jean Tripp 57, passed away on Jan 9, 2022 in the arms of her husband Stephen (Mac) Matkovich from complications from cirrhosis. She was born on Sept. 21, 1964 in Great... — Updated 1/26/2022

George was born June 2, 1941 to Clifford Bradshaw and Edna Galitzek Bradshaw, the fifth of six children. George was adopted at three years of age by George W. Duffy and Ottolena... — Updated 12/29/2021 Full story

July 31, 1939 – Nov. 10, 2021 Place of Birth: Akron, OH Military – US Army in Fort Sill, Okla. Major – Engineer Ron passed away from natural causes at Flesher Pass on Nov.... — Updated 12/16/2021 Full story

Darryl Henry Shadel passed away of natural causes this fall. Born in Albuquerque, N.M. 80 years ago, he received his education at the University of New Mexico where he earned... — Updated 12/16/2021 Full story

On December 10, 2021, Lowell "Lonny" Cox, age 73, passed away at home under the care of his wife after an extended battle with cancer. Lowell Dean Cox was born on May 25, 1948 to Es... — Updated 12/16/2021 Full story

Joseph "Joe" William Turner passed away peacefully sleeping on Nov. 14, 2021 at his home in Longmont, Colo.. At 96 years old, he lived a long and abundant life for which he was very... — Updated 12/1/2021 Full story

Daniel P. Lerum, 59, a resident of Lincoln Mont., passed away Oct. 24, 2021. He was born Oct. 26, 1961 in San Jose, Calif., the son of David and Shirley Lerum. He graduated from... — Updated 11/17/2021 Full story

Jesse Frances Sallin, 89, passed away on Nov. 7, 2021 at home with her family by her side. Mom was born at home on Sept. 19, 1932 in Shelby, Mont. to parents Dan and Leona Dobyns.... — Updated 11/17/2021 Full story

Stoney Owens, 79, of Lincoln passed away Sept. 24. Stoney was born in Seymour, Indiana. He later relocated with family to Sandpoint, Idaho where he was raised. Stoney graduated... — Updated 10/20/2021