Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Mansfield 1931-2021

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Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Mansfield, 90, peacefully passed away on Oct. 13, 2021 of natural causes.

Edie Ellen Sanders 1952-2021

Edie Ellen Sanders, 69, of Dillon, Montana, died at her home Oct. 9, 2021. She was born Nov. 2, 1952, in Wallace, Idaho. She is survived by children Dana, Tanya and Jaime; and grandchildren Aaron, Justin, Lauryn, Brooke and Ivory.

Helen Lydia Smith 1932-2021

Helen Lydia Smith, 88, of Dillon, died Oct. 16, 2021 after a stroke. She was born Oct. 20, 1932. She is survived by husband of 69 years, Harley Smith; daughter Terri McIntosh (Tony); son-in-law Dan Skipper; sister Jeanette (Rodger) Knoell; brother Dave (Shirley) Johnson; grandsons Jason (Michele) Smith, Shevee McIntosh; granddaughters Marci (Dan) Fourneir, Danielle Skipper; great-grandkids Alicia (Eric) Wendland, Erin (James) Schrader, Lexie and Brianna Belice, Marissa McIntosh, Grace and Shay Fourneir, Tylor and Rylee Brazil; great-great-grandchildren Landen, Alydia, Layne and Cole Wendland and Mia Schrader; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and people that loved her dearly.

Lyle Duane Frazier 1935-2021

Lyle Duane Frazier died Oct. 9, 2021. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15 at Brundage Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 at the funeral home. Obituary to follow.

Bernice Hansen Lowney 1932-2021

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Bernice Hansen Lowney passed away Sept. 5, 2021 at the age of 89. She was born Aug. 23, 1932 at home on the family ranch in Dell, Montana, to Danish immigrant parents Amos and Anna Hansen. She attended a one-room schoolhouse in Dell and graduated from Lima High School. She then attended Western Montana College and met her future husband, David Lowney. They lived in Butte, Montana, before moving to California in 1960 and settled in Newark, California. Bernice retired from Newark Unified School District as a Special Education aide, was an active member at her Church and volunteered in community organizations. She was a 48-year breast cancer survivor.

Nathan Edwin Scott 1997-2021

Nathan Edwin Scott was born in Walnut Creek, California, and raised in the East Bay of Northern California on the edge of the San Joaquin Valley and the California Delta. As a youth, Nathan found his niche in music and the outdoors. He played percussion instruments in his high school jazz band for four years, learning to both read and write music. At the same time, Nathan excelled academically throughout high school being an Honor Roll student in his college-prep courses for eight consecutive semesters.

Phil Hogan 1956-2021

Services for Phil Hogan, who died July 30, 2021, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Immaculate Conception church in Deer Lodge, 605 Clark St. Gravesite services to follow and brunch will be in the parish hall.

BenJamin Lebert Halverson 1995-2021

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BenJamin Lebert Halverson known to most if not all by “Jammer” will always be remembered for his strength, courage and compassion. After a long battle with addiction and depression, Jammer completed suicide on the morning of the 18th of September, at the youthful age of 25. He was a son, brother, friend to all in need, and an incredibly talented athlete who excelled in every sport he tried including and not limited to: track and field, football, baseball, basketball and wrestling. He will always be remembered as a socialite. Most importantly, in a world where altruism is sparse, Jammer shined as a team player. He was a person who brought a lightness of being to even the darkest of places and a smile to all in the most uncertain circumstances.

Gene Melvin Halstead 1946-2021

Gene Melvin Halstead, 75, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 at Hot Springs Health Hospital in Thermopolis after a period of declining health.

Charli Roseanne Miller

Baby girl Charli Roseanne Miller went to be with the angels Sept. 28, 2021. Her parents are Preston and Taylor (Lenegar) Miller of Dillon.