Obituaries

Walter Charles Williams Jr., lovingly known as “Bunky,” passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, January 22, 2026. Bunky was born October 13, 1941, in Great Falls, Montana. He graduated from GFHS and served in the U.S. Navy from 1960–1964, where he learned many skills. He returned to

Gary Steven Deschenes, of Ulm, Montana, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2026, a loss felt deeply by all who knew him. Gary was born April 10, 1962, in New Britain, Connecticut, and was the son of Hank and Barbara (Taber) Deschenes. Although the family had been living in Cascade,

In Loving Memory of  Gloria Jean Johnson January 4, 1942- January 27, 2026 Gloria Jean Johnson passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at the age of 84, in Great Falls, MT. surrounded by family. Jean was born in Havre, Montana to George Lambott and Melissa Grigsby on January 4,

Darren Jon Shields passed away on November 6, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana, at the age of 60. Darren was born to William “Billy” Shields and Georgia Ann Eagle in Hines, Oregon, and was raised in Butte, Montana. He later made his home in Great Falls, where he was self-

Dr. George Leo Carter III passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Benefis at the age of 80 due to lack of oxygen. He was given CPR for 25 minutes before being put on life support and moved to the ICU where he passed away. He was given an

Sharon Beverly LePard (Rustvold), 88, of Great Falls, MT, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Great Falls, MT at Peace Hospice House with her family by her side. Sharon was born on November 21, 1937, to Halvor and Cecelia Rustvold (Tommerdahl) in Great Falls, MT. She was the youngest