All Obituaries

Donna M. Peppenger, 61, died on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby.  She was born on August 29, 1957 at Libby to Pearl and Laura Peppenger.  Donna grew up and attended Libby Public Schools and graduated from Libby Senior High School in 1975. Donna attended North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in 1994 and studied criminal law.  She worked for Wal-Mart for 5 years in Coeur d’Alene and tutored at NIC in Math and...

Edward R. Winslow, 88, died on February 11, 2019 at his home in Troy of natural causes. Services will take place at a later date and will be announced.  Arrangements are by Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby. 

Rosemary (Torres) Gwynn passed away peacefully surrounded by her family February 10, 2019 in Eureka MT.  She was born September 22, 1939 in Eureka MT to Esteniloy and Genevieve (Enders) Torres. Rosemary was raised and attended grade school in old Rexford along with her 11 siblings, Joyce Boone, Don Farrel, Tony Torres, Richard Torres, Arnie Torres, Maggie King, Josephine Anderson, Kathy Setter, Helen Ward, Delores Torres and Gary Torres. Rosie attended high school in Eureka and...

Joan Countryman Basham, 82, mom, grandma, great-grandma and friend had left us to go home with God, February 4, 2019. She was born in Daisy, WA on July 10, 1936. Her family had moved to Troy when she was 13. She was the 4th of 12 children and attended Troy School until she had married Robert D. Basham, Dec 8, 1952.   A beautiful lady with a beautiful voice, she could also play any instrument that she picked up, she was very talented. She had a wonderful sense of humor and could also...

THE SCHEDULED SERVICES FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2019 HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SOMETIME THIS SPRING BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER.  WE WILL ANNOUNCE THEM AT A LATER DATE.

Danny Harold Ball Passed away surrounded by loved ones at the age of 63 in his home in Libby Montana on Sunday morning, the 27th of January 2019.  He was born to Geneva Ball and Francis Ball on November 9th, 1955. He was married to Rebecca Ball and the father of four boys.   Dan Ball and Rebecca Ball were lovingly married for 42 years. Dan Ball stood as a pillar of his family and was a true testament of commitment. Danny was a beacon for many people and had sacrificed to help...

Larry G. Newman, 77, of Libby, Mont. crossed over to another plane of existence in the early morning hours of January 26, 2019 surrounded by his wife and three sons.  He was born December 9, 1941 in Lakeview, Oregon to Sam and Jessie Newman. As a boy, the family moved to Grants Pass, where he lived on an 80-acre farm, until moving to Seattle, Wash for work, after graduating High School. During that time he met the love of his life, Carolyn Harper, with whom he would marry in October...

Jeannine Lee Boyd, 89, died on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Libby Care Center. She was born on March 15, 1929 at Logan, Iowa to Louis and Ecil Gash.  She attended schools in Logan, and graduated from Logan Magnolia High School in 1947. Jeannine married Ted Mac Boyd on June 19, 1949 at Blair, Nebraska.  She was a housewife and homemaker.  She was a member of the Libby Christian Church since 1963 until her death.  She was on the church Mission Team. She was a good and...

Charles (Chuck) F. Woods Sr., 87 passed away on January 24, 2019 at the Libby Care Center.  He was born on July 11, 1931 in Cottonwood, SD to Lyle and Elva Woods. The family moved to Hamilton, MT in 1935. He had a great childhood, shooting gophers, fishing with his dog and living on the farm. In 1946, when Chuck was 15 years old his father was killed in an accident and he became the man of the house. Chuck started college at MSU in 1949 then enlisted in the Air Force in 1951. He was...

Ronald Gene Gass, 74, of Troy, Montana was received to Jesus, his Lord and Savior on January 21, 2019. Ron (Ronny) was born near Greeneville, Tennessee in an area affectionately known as Stomper. He was one of three sons born to Orgil and Evelyn (Sturgill) Gass on June 26, 1944. Ronny attended school in Cross Anchor and Baileyton, Tennessee. He graduated in 1961. Ron joined the Air Force for a brief stint after high school. While stationed in Tucson, AZ he met and married Patricia Kifer....