All Obituaries

Travis passed away on August 5, 2019, after battling cancer and Parkinson’s for nearly seven years. He was born on Jan. 26, 1954, to Marlin and Dorothy (Zier) Payne, the youngest of their three sons. Travis met his wife, Sherri, during the summer of 1984, and they were married in Feb. of 1985. His children, Kaili followed in 1986 and Tyler in 1987. Travis loved coaching Tyler in baseball, helping Kaili with her art projects, Walt Disney World, Mickey ears, and Dole whips. He worked in...

Ervin Sharbono, 83, of Silesia, passed away in Billings, on July 26,2019.  He was born on July 9, 1936, in Sidney, Montana to parents Gilbert and Ruth (Mix) Sharbono.  He grew up on the family farm 27 miles west of Sidney.  He attended grades 1 through 8 at the rural Sharbono School.  He attended high school in Lambert, Montana.  He joined the United States Army in 1954.  While stationed in Germany, he met the love of his life, Hannelore Kanngiesser.  They...

Roy J. Laird, 82, of Billings, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday July 15, 2019 at Laurel Health Care Center.  Roy was born to James and Anna (Eskro) Laird September 6, 1936 in Washoe, Montana.  Roy grew-up working on various farms in the Red Lodge area.  In 1954, he Joined the United States Navy.  While on leave from the Navy, Roy met Sally Schreiner and proposed to her in a letter six months later!  Roy and Sally were married at the First...

Dan A. Laird, 53, of Billings died July 13, 2019 at Riverstone Hospice House.  He was born March 14, 1966 to Roy and Sally (Schreiner) Laird in Billings.  He grew-up in Billings and Missoula and  graduated from Billings West High School in 1984 and proudly joined the United States Marine Corps.  Dan was Honorably Discharged July 29, 1988.  He worked at Sweetheart Bakery for many years and later Domino Pizza and inside sales for Edge Construction Supply. Dan loved...

    William B. Poehls, 93, of Billings went peacefully home to heaven to be with his loving Jesus and beloved wife Grace on July 2, 2019. He was a lovable, dependable, and caring husband, father, grandfather & great- grandfather to our Poehls clan. Both he and Grace will be honored and remembered on Monday, July 22, 10 a.m. at Yellowstone National Veterans Cemetery in Laurel.  

Joel Torres, 61, of Laurel, Mont., passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Saturday, June 29, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. He was born November 25, 1957, to Nasario and Sofia Torres in Hermo- cillo, Sonora, Mexico. In 1979 Joel met the love of his life, Mabel Torres. They were married May 9, 1980, in San Luis, Sonora, Mexico. Joel and Mabel moved to Montana in 1989. Together they had three sons, Jared, Jonas and Joel and five grand- children. They opened up their very...

Bernice M. (Brendt) Redli passed away quietly at the Laurel Health Care Center after years of struggling with health issues on June 28, 2019.  Bernice was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Golden (Bailey) Brendt; husband Dallas Redli; brothers Dale, Joe and Edward  Brendt.   Bernice married Dallas Redli June 27, 1967, together they had two daughters Sonale Hollister and Della (Mitch) Norby.  She also had the joy of seven grandchildren and on...

Robert B. Scollard, a Billings, Montana native, graduated from Canyon Creek School and West High School.  He loved cooking, reading and visiting, especially with older folks.  Bobby survived 36 years after contracting Reye's Syndrome at the age of 12.  He fought everyday from it's lasting effects.   Always Remembered ~ Forever Loved 

Kathie Jo Emmett, 67, of Columbus, left behind an aggressive battle with dementia,  peacefully entering the gates of heaven on Thursday June 6, 2019.  Kathie was born to Evelyn and Paul Ash on August 16, 1951 in Billings.  She celebrated thirty-five years of marriage with the love of her life, Dewey, and together they raised five sons, Nickolas, Clinton, Raymond, Jayson and Adam.  Kathie savored time with her 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  She...

Raynold James Manweiler died June 2, 2019 at the age of 71 after being diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus on April of 2019. He died Sunday evening at his home peacefully with his wife Glenda, daughter Sheila and son Shawn at his side. He was born on October 16, 1947 to his parents Carl and Eleanor Manweiler. He lived on the farm in Boyd, Montana. His parents moved to Laurel and he graduated from Laurel Senior High School in 1969. He met Glenda Renee Manweiler on June 8, 1974 and after a...