Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County
Tracey Lynn Frasier
June 22, 2025
Tracey Lynn Kamps Frasier, beloved mother of two children, age 55, passed away June 22, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones in Dillon, MT leaving a void that will never be filled. She was born January 28, 1970 to parents Fred and Shirley Kamps in Dillon, MT. Tracey was the youngest of eight children.
She was a loving mother to Jessica Frasier and...
Eugene Lawrance McWilliams
June 20, 2025
Death Notice
Eugene Lawrance McWilliams
"Gene"
January 03, 1935 ~ June 20, 2025
Obit to follow
Terrance Michael O'Connor
June 15, 2025
Death Notice
Terrance M. O'Connor
June 20 1942 ~ June 15, 2025
At Terry's request, there will be no services
Paul Nedrow Pilgrim
June 11, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Paul Pilgrim will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the Cultural Hall at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (93 State Highway 91 S., Dillon, MT).
Please come share some memories and refreshments. All are welcome!
Paul is survived by his wife Ruth, 6 daughters and their families...
Sandra Lynn Peterson
June 8, 2025
Sandra, was reunited with her loved ones in heaven, on June 8, 2025. She was surrounded by love and family. She was proceeded in death by her sons, Michael Lloyd and Ronald Roy Peterson, her husband, Ronald Roy Peterson, her parents, Lloyd and Carol Wilhelm and step mother Diane Wilhelm, as well as her Aunts, Connie (Burr) Lively and Corky...
David James Mathson Sr.
June 6, 2025
David James Mathson
"The Mule Whisper"
Dave was born in Boise, ID September 11, 1942, and grew up mainly in Eastern Oregon. They moved around a lot, following his father's railroad job. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding, and getting into trouble with his 7 siblings. Dave graduated from Baker High School before joining the Navy. In 1966, he married the love of...
Ernest Eugene Nelson
June 4, 2025
Ernest Eugene "Gene" Nelson is a fourth generation Montanan from Dillon who was born on July 31, 1934 and died in Missoula on June 4, 2025. He became a world-class geological engineer whose specialty was exploration for both metals and non-metallics. Gene is a registered professional geologist. He comes from a long ancestral heritage of mining with ancestors that emigrated...
Richard Dell Gregston
May 25, 2025
Just a note to let you know how much you were loved, respected and missed! You were an amazing provider and protector. You dearly loved your family, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins and co-workers.
Your mother asked you "what would it take for you to go to college?", "here"s and a pen!" So...
Marion LeRoy Hatfield
May 24, 2025
Long time Dillon resident Marion Hatfield, 97, passed away on May 24, 2025. Marion was born in Oakwood, Georgia July 3, 1927 to Ambrose Leroy and Laura May (Crow) Hatfield. He attended school in Oakwood to the grade of 8.
Marion married Lorene Swann on May 10, 1957. They moved to Montana in 1957. They were together 68 years.
Marion was a...
Rose Elizabeth Brown
May 15, 2025
Life-long Dillon resident Rose Elizabeth Zugel Brown, 93, passed away on May 15, 2025. Rosie was born on April 30, 1932, to John and Mary Zugel, attended local schools, and graduated from Beaverhead County High School in 1949. After graduation, as a summer job, Rosie went to work as a legal stenographer for lawyers Ted McFadden and Leonard Schulz. She...
Jean Marie Smith
May 12, 2025
Jean Marie (Hust) Smith peacefully passed away in her sleep on May 12, 2025. Jean was known for her friendly demeanor and her ability to bring joy to everyone she encountered. Her smile and personality could light up any room, and she was always full of love for those she knew.
Jean graduated from high school in 1964 and married her...
Neal Doren Davis
April 30, 2025
Neal Doran Davis passed on peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 30, 2025. He battled cancer to the very end. Though he was only 65, his life was full and rich with the love of his beloved family and friends.
He was born to Bob and Donna Davis on August 5, 1959, in Glasgow, MT. Neal was the second...
Beverly Marie Rehm
April 23, 2025
Beverly Marie Rehm passed to her heavenly home April 23, 2025. She was born April 10, 1940, in the prairie town of Hebron, ND to Buster and Doris Keith, the first of their six children. Her grandmother owned the Green Lantern Cafe, and her parents owned the Columbia Hotel and Buster's Bar in Hebron. In the 8th grade she got...
Cloyd Wayne Devers
April 21, 2025
Cloyd Wayne Devers (89) died unexpectedly on Monday April 21, 2025. He was born in Darrington, Washington to John and Mabel Devers on August 26, 1935.
When Cloyd was 10 his family moved to Dalhart, Texas. During his high school years, he excelled as an athlete in wrestling, track and baseball. He later attended Oklahoma A&M and Texas A&M colleges...
Noble Scott Neider
April 16, 2025
Noble “Scott” Neider, 67, of Dillon MT, passed away at home, Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, with his wife by his side. Scott was born in Lander, WY to Robert Lewis and Ruby(Clancey) Neider. He lived in DuBois, WY until he was 15 years old and then the family moved to Lead Hill, AR where he graduated from high school in...
Raymond Fredrick Hildreth
April 13, 2025
Raymond Fredrick Hildreth, our gentle, loving soul and quiet pillar of strength, peacefully passed beyond the veil on April 13th, 2025, at the age of 92-Palm Sunday, the Day of Jubilee. What a sacred and fitting day to return home to his Savior and the loved ones who awaited him.
Born on October 7th, 1932, to Bessie Cecilia Olsen and...
John Earl Helzer
April 11, 2025
John Earl Helzer, 76, went to be with his Lord in Heaven April 11 2025. He was born on October 6th, 1948, in Hardin Mt, to Adam Helzer and Alma Abby Lapp.
He was a proud resident of Hardin and was a 1966 graduate of Hardin High School.
He did not Marry. He went to Montana State University...
Leon D. Sagaloff
March 21, 2025
Leon was born April 22, 1952 in Sedalia, Missouri. At age eleven he moved to Overland Park Kansas. Although fly-fishing, hunting, and camping were not common interests in the suburbs, Leon was determined to learn. He graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School in 1970, and from the University of Kansas in 1974. He majored in journalism and minored in...
Linda Kathleen Lentz
March 6, 2025
Linda Kathleen Lentz, age 77, went home to be in the arms of Jesus on March 6, 2025. She leaves behind her husband of 52 years. Her 4 children, 10 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. Her legacy of faith, love, and devotion to Jesus will live on in all who knew her.
"Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall...
