Thomas Hugh Dunbar Iii
Jul 12, 2025
In Loving Memory of Thomas “Tom” Dunbar
Bitterroot Valley, Montana
1953 – 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude, we announce the passing of Thomas “Tom” H. Dunbar—beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, brother, and cornerstone of the Bitterroot Valley. Tom left this world peacefully in his sleep on July 12, 2025 after a...
Ardith "Ardie" Marie (Gilbert) O'Dell
Jul 12, 2025
Ardith Marie O’Dell of Hamilton, infinitely treasured wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend to so many, passed away on July 12 at the home of her son in Kalispell after a decade long brave, stubborn battle with many health issues. She was 74 years old.
Ardie was born on August the 3rd, 1950 to Heber Jesse...
Myron Edward Amsden
Jul 12, 2025
STEVENSVILLE -
Myron Edward Amsden was born March 14, 1944 in Great Falls Montana to Flora and Edward Amsden. At an early age they moved to Gallatin Gateway. Myron and his brother Bruce grew up working with horses and helping their father in the logging industry. Many of Myron’s favorite memories were going to High School making...
Gladys "Marie" Mcmahon
Jul 11, 2025
CORVALLIS - Gladys "Marie" McMahon, 93, of Corvallis passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, July 11, 2025. No formal services are to be held.
Sharon Jean Burke
Jul 10, 2025
HAMILTON - Sharon Jean Burke passed away the morning of Thursday, July 10, 2025, at her home in Hamilton due to complications from dementia. She was born Sharon Jean Johnson on November 22, 1942, to Wayne Everett Johnson and Jane Esther Johnson (Lindgren) in Los Angeles, California. A year later, her brother Kennith Wayne Johnson was born on November...
Brenda Jane Sampietro
Jul 9, 2025
DARBY - Brenda J. Sampietro, 74, of Darby, Montana, passed away peacefully at home on July 9th, surrounded by her loving family and dear friends.
Born in Visalia, California, Brenda was the daughter of Walter and Mary Caskey. She graduated from Mt. Whitney High School and worked in her family’s business, Caskey Paper Company, eventually taking it...
Donald J. Nevins
Jul 8, 2025
Donald James Nevins July 1937 – July 2025
Don was born to Elizabeth Wreden Nevins and Vernon Nevins in San Luis Obispo, California. He attended schools there, including college at Cal Poly, and from a certain age spent part of his summers working on the family ranch located on the Carrizo Plains in eastern San Luis Obispo...
Frances B. Hernandez
Jul 5, 2025
Francis B. Hernandez of Jackson passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Bitterroot Health Hospital in Hamilton.
Francis was born in Hamilton, Montana January 3, 1974. Francis loved camping with all of us kids, fishing, logging and anything to do with chain saws.
Francis grew up in Darby, MT. She is survived by her life...
Roland "Woody" Woodburn
Jul 5, 2025
Roland (Woody) Woodburn passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Woody was born in Erding, Germany, to Alva and Franciska Woodburn on April 3, 1949. The Woodburn family immigrated to America in 1954 and settled in Homedale, Idaho, where Woody spent the remainder of his childhood. At 18, he enlisted in the...
Diane M. Melvin
Jul 3, 2025
Diane Marie Melvin, 75, of Missoula, passed away Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, surrounded by her loving family – now residing with Jesus and her loved ones in heaven, looking down with love and support for all.
She was born February 13, 1950, in Whitefish to Edward and Virginia "Ginny" (Olson) Melvin. Eventually moving to Missoula in 1965, Diane attended and graduated...
Ruth Ann Hunter
Jul 3, 2025
Ruth Ann Hunter, 82 of Corvallis passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at her home with her family at her side.
A private familiy graveside service will be held at Corvallis Cemetery.
A full obituary will be posted.
Barbara L. Huntington
Jun 30, 2025
Barbara L. Huntington, 87 of Corvallis passed away Monday, June 30, 2025 in Nevada City, California.
A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. July 11, 2025 at the Corvallis Cemetery in Corvallis, MT.
Linda (Mceachern) Bird
Jun 27, 2025
Linda Jane (McEachern) Bird, 83, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at her home in Hamilton. Daughter of Eley Harrison McEachern and Mary Rebecca (Goodroe) McEachern, Linda was born Jan. 19, 1942 in Alpine, Texas. Her father’s career as an entomologist took the family to Alabama, Florida, and finally to California, where Linda graduated from El Camino High School...
Bonnie Del Zacha
Jun 26, 2025
CORVALLIS - Bonnie (85) peacefully passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, June 26th, 2025. It was close to lunch time when Jesus came for her. She was ready for a party in Heaven with her family and friends that went before her.
Bonnie was born in Hamilton, Montana, to Frank & Minnie Taulman in...
Michael Cali
Jun 26, 2025
Darby - Michael Cali, 69, of Darby passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Evon Lucian Stephani
Jun 25, 2025
Evon Lucian Stephani, 90, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his longtime home west of Woodside. He was surrounded by his wife of 51 years (Linda), his three sons (Robert “Bob”, Jonathan “Jon” and Chris) and his daughter-in-law (Brenda). He was also loved and in the hearts of his other two daughters-in-law (Krista and Janie) and his five...
Toby W. Bolinger
Jun 23, 2025
DARBY - Toby W. Bolinger, 74, of Darby passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at his home of natural causes. Services will be announced. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Caleb Benjamin Strain
Jun 22, 2025
Caleb was born on February 4th, 1988 in Hamilton, Montana as the 4th child of Kim and Heidi Strain. Caleb had a gift for spreading smiles and even as a baby on his mother's knee, he could crack a smile on the sternest face. He survived the near-death experience of having to finish all his baked potatoes and grew...
Richard D. Connor-Sherman
Jun 21, 2025
Corvallis - Richard D. Connor-Sherman, 68, of Corvallis passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at his home of natural causes. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Sarah Elizabeth Knapp
Jun 18, 2025
Sarah Elizabeth Knapp, born March 3, 1995, passed away June 18, 2025, from complications during childbirth. She is survived by a beautiful infant son, Theodore (Theo - whose name means Gift From God), the love of her life, Austin; brothers Andrew and Thomas, sister Anna Skjei (Logan), father Phil Knapp (Yelena) and mother Elizabeth Weidow (Vern) in-laws Juliette and...
