John Joseph McCarthy Jr
Aug 29, 2026
To know John McCarthy was to love John McCarthy. To summarize his life in a few paragraphs feels nearly impossible, and perhaps a little unfair to a man who lived so fully, impacted so many people, and collected enough stories, adventures, friendships, and shenanigans to fill a book.
John Joseph McCarthy Jr. was born in Deer Lodge, Montana, on May 17,...
Judy Windle
Aug 18, 2026
Judy Lynn Windle (Lauffer) 77, of Helena, MT, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Judy was born on December 15, 1948, in Conrad, MT to Ernest and Jenevie Lauffer. Judy was the beloved wife of her husband Cole, the mother of her two daughters, Candi and Kristy, and her son, Steve; a grandmother to six grandchildren;...
Rose Helen Barr
Aug 29, 2026
Rose Helen (Antonich) Barr of Great Falls died on August 29, 2026 at the age of 96. Mom was born in Black Eagle, Montana on March 29, 1930 to Charles and Amelia (Ljubica) Antonich, Yugoslavian immigrants.
She attended Hawthorne School, Paris Gibson Junior High and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1948. She later went to Kinman Business School in...
Craig Martin Harris
Aug 29, 2026
Craig Harris, 85, of Helena, Montana passed away on August 29, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Norman Richard Lovett, JR
Aug 26, 2026
Norman Richard "Rick" Lovett Jr. passed away August 24th, 2026, twelve days after his 53 birthday. Rick was raised in Helena and worked as a Systems Analyst for many years. Rick loved all things electronic and anything that exploded such as guns and fireworks. He had three loves in his life, Karina, Shawna, and Valerie. In addition to them, he...
Craig Winterburn
Aug 20, 2026
"The light you have, is all you need to know"
Back in the olden days, two great boxers were scheduled to fight for the championship of the world. Because of their contrasting styles, sports pundits described the upcoming bout as "The irresistible force meets the immovable object." The late Craig Winterburn, one of the area’s most memorable cowboy personalities, embodied both...
James Nelson Roberts II
Aug 18, 2026
James Roberts II, 84, of Helena, Montana passed away August 18, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Evelyn Louise McCarter
Aug 16, 2026
Evelyn McCarter was born in Houston, Texas, on January 23, 1941 and passed away on Sunday August 16, 2026 at 3:33am. 🕊️
Evelyn was preceded in death by her mother and father, her sisters, and her little brother, Danny, whom we know she will be happy to see again.
She is survived by her loving husband, Bobby McCarter; her children, Heather, Windy,...
David Gary Welch
Aug 16, 2026
David Gary Welch, the second-born son of Gary Clive Welch and Romona Jean Graveley Welch arrived in this world on February 4, 1958. From the beginning, he was a happy, precocious child and it soon became apparent that he was very gifted athletically. He walked by the time he was nine months old and rode a bicycle very shortly after...
Hugh Joseph Roberts
Aug 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Hugh Roberts (July 6, 1950 – August 15, 2026)
Hugh Roberts passed away on Saturday, August 15 at his home in Helena, Montana. After years of battling throat cancer, Hugh died peacefully of natural causes.
Hugh was born July 6, 1950, in Butte, Montana, to Joe and Jo Ann Roberts. He grew up in Butte with his sister...
Twinkle Chisholm
Aug 14, 2026
Twinkle Chisholm — country club kid turned documentarian, advocate, journalist, and entrepreneur — passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, in Helena, Montana. She was born in 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida, to Jack and Hester Chisholm. Her father nicknamed her Twinkle, which she legally changed because it suited her personality and style. The family lived in several places before settling...
Lori Kaye Cadwell
Aug 13, 2026
Lori Cadwell, 66, of Helena, Montana passed away August 13, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Robert "Bob" Gale Orr
Aug 8, 2026
“Bob” Robert Gale Orr passed away August 8, 2026 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena, MT. after a long battle with dementia.
Bob was born May 12, 1938 in Great Falls, MT to parents Pauline Shaver/Orr and Leonard Eugene Orr. Bob is the oldest of 3 kids which include Jim Orr and Betty Jean Waites. Bob resided in a great deal...
John Edward Kimball
Aug 7, 2026
John Kimball, 78, of Helena, Montana passed away August 7, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Richard Carl Cross
Aug 7, 2026
The last song has been strummed and the paintbrushes lay drying.
Richard Carl “Dick” Cross, 82, a creative soul with a passion for the outdoors and a deep love for music and art, passed away peacefully with family by his side in his hometown of Helena, Montana, on August 7, 2026.
Dick was born November 14, 1943, to Ken and Maxine Cross....
Zachary Jacob Hardman
Aug 6, 2026
Zachary Hardman, 30, of Helena, Montana passed away August 6, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Joyce Alene Kronholm
Aug 5, 2026
Joyce Alene Kronholm, a gentle soul full of joy and warmth, died Wednesday, August 5, after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 80.
Joyce was born February 20, 1946, in Billings to Harris and Thelma Loggins. She earned a degree in education from Black Hills State College in Spearfish, S.D., and later earned a master’s degree in education from...
Jay Ned Bowen
Aug 4, 2026
Jay Bowen, 68, of Helena, Montana passed away August 4, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Arlene Pearl King
Aug 1, 2026
Arlene Pearl King received her angel wings in the early morning hours of August 1, 2026, just one month shy of her 102nd birthday. Across nearly 102 years of life, Arlene never met a stranger and loved nothing more than a good long chat. Born on September 5, 1924, to Jay and Emily Arnold, she was raised as a farm...
Judith Ann Crisafulli Kline
Jul 31, 2026
Judith Ann Crisafulli Kline passed away on July 31. after extended illness at the age of 85. She will be remembered as being active in the Helena arts community. Civic Center and Rotary as well as the love she shared with family and friends alike. A creative and lovable soul whose bright flame will linger on for ages. Born in...
