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

Dorothy Nyleen was born July 21, 1932 in Havre, Mont. She was the daughter of Adolph and Hilda Beck of Hogeland, where Dorothy was raised and showed... Full story

Lane Ryan Mannix, 18, of Missoula, was called to be with our Father in heaven on June 17, 2019 in a car accident. Lane was born in Missoula, Montana... Full story

A Cremation Graveside Ceremony for Clifford Schmutzler is taking place at the old Lincoln Gulch Cemetery in Lincoln, MT Saturday, June 1, at 11 a.m....

Jack Sowder, 67, of Lincoln, Montana, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of May 4, 2019, due to complications from surgery. Jack... Full story

Theodore "Teddy" "TJ" Healy, 29, of Missoula, Mont., died an untimely death on May 3, 2019 at the VA Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born... Full story

Gary Oliver Ennen On April 30, 2019, the world lost one of its toughest warriors. His friends and family grieve the loss of his big heart and count... Full story

Jack John Stearns began his journey to Heaven Dec. 6, 2018 surrounded by his loving family as he set out on his new adventure. Cremation has taken... Full story

Dan V. Strandskov passed away peacefully at his home on April 18. Dan was born in Aberdeen, Wash. on Sept 26 1948.  He worked for the government as...

Sept. 23, 1953-April 16, 2019 Terry Wade Frisch's motto was "Every day was an adventure and a gift." His earthly life ended on April 16, 2019.... Full story

William H. Shriner Jr., 68, Ashland, Penn. passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon at Mt. Carmel Nursing and Rehab Center with his wife at his... Full story

Jan. 22, 1928-March 3, 2019 Patty was raised by a marvelous, loving mother, thelma, and lived her life sharing that love with family and friends....

John Robert "Jack" McInnis was born Aug. 26, 1935 in Great Falls, Mont. to Archie Leo and Mayme (Dunn) McInnis. He was preceded in birth by one... Full story

Linda Clos, 68, of Lincoln, Mont. passed away on March 27, 2019. Born November 18, 1950 in Eau Claire, Wisc., she was the daughter of the late... Full story

Lola Ardene Hanson Arvidson began her journey to heaven on March 30, 2019. Her husband, son, daughter and son-in-law were with her as she set out on... Full story

Katherine Louise Doney Daniels, 71, of Helmville, MT, passed away March 28, 2019. She was born to parents William James Doney and Geraldine Geary... Full story

Katherine Louise Doney Daniels, 71, of Helmville, MT, passed away March 28, 2019. She was born to parents William James Doney and Geraldine Geary... Full story

Barbara Kay Kemp was born Aug. 25, 1946 in Auburn, Calif. She grew up in the small town of Greenwood, Calif. where her parents owned Kemp's Grocery... Full story

Lori Denise Friedenbach passed away at the young age of 44, on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at St. Peters hospital in Helena, Montana. Lori faced her... Full story

He was born December 20, 1941 and lived in Pendleton, OR until he was 13, when his family moved to Sacramento, CA. He joined the Army after high... Full story

William Donald Martin Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents W.D. Martin, Sr and Ann... Full story

Andrew Bernard Anderson went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 18, 2019, at his home in Helena, Montana with his family present. Andrew was born...

LINCOLN - Frank A. Mar­tin passed away at his home in Lincoln, Mont. on Jan. 3, 2019. Frank owned and operated Poverty Water Well and Pump Service... Full story

November 17, 1964- January 16, 2019 James William (Bill) Frisbee Jr., from Lincoln, Montana, passed away due to medical complications on January 16th,... Full story

Donald A. Roberson, 83, of Tinicum Township, Penn., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. Born Oct. 17, 1935 in Trenton, N.J., Don lived in Milford,... Full story