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

Jesse J. Kibbee, 79, passed away on Jan. 5, 2020 with his loving wife, Dixie by his side. Services to be announced in the spring.  His cremation has... Full story

Bob (Kenneth Robert) Bushnell, Lincoln, passed away on Nov. 27, 2019 at the age of 82. Bob was the third born to Wilda & Ken Bushnell on Aug. 8,... Full story

Diana (Dee) Davis, 67, of Great Falls, Mont., blessed Heaven with her presence on Friday Nov. 29, 2019 with her family by her side.  At Dee's... Full story

Michael Christy McCormick passed away Tuesday Nov. 19, 2019 from an extended illness. Mike was born August 11, 1937 to William and Helen (Christy)... Full story

Nancy Irene Wilson Bickel Ramburg Heaven gained another beautiful angel Nov. 22, 2019. She fought a long, hard, painful battle trying to beat Myelodys... Full story

Leon Morris Copenhaver, 89, of Missoula, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Nov. 6, 2019. Leon was born April 9, 1930... Full story

Susan (Susie) Hemmer entered this world Jan. 3, 1946 and left this world on the morning of Oct. 27th at the age of 73. She grew up on the family ranch...

Helmville - Donald Joseph Pocha, 80, of Helmville passed away on October 10, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on Nov. 20, 1938... Full story

Evelyn Hight Stokes, 92, passed away in Missoula, Mont. at St. Patrick's Hospital on Aug. 24 with her daughter at her side. Evelyn (Jonnie to friends... Full story

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