CARMELITA (Carmie) Marchel Onebear-Williams went home to meet her Heavenly Father on October 31, 2021. Carmie “Mokee’e”, Little Woman, Indian name given to her by Caroline Martin, carrying Caroline’s Cheyenne name. Carmie was born to Leola Whiteman and Wayne “Mickey” One Bear on October 19, 1964 in Crow Agency, MT. Carmie roots and majority of her life was in the home town of Lame Deer, MT. She helped in raising her younger siblings. Carmie carried the mothering nature with her sisters, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She served the Lord her entire life and God instilled his love in her to be that nurturing, loving and caring woman of God. She served in ministry with her husband Scott Williams and family, at Morning Star Baptist Church, Muddy Baptist Church, Lame Deer Pentecostal Church, Christ the Rock, and El’Shaddai in Wyola, MT. Carmie loved the Lord whole heartly, her husband, daughter, son and her grandchildren. She defiantly was a Proverbs 31 woman. She was raised in the ways of the Lord by her mother, Leola and Grandma Regina. Carmie married Scott Williams on August 3, 1996, a marriage God ordained and was their covenant. They shared a love together, that no man could put asunder. They celebrated their 25th Anniversary in St. Louise, MO, on August 3, 2021.
Carmie received her education in her early years at Lame Deer Public School and continued her remaining years and graduating from St. Labre Indian School in 1982 as Valedictorian her senior year. In 1982 Carmie excelled her basketball skills with the team taking the Championship Divisional Title with her receiving the highest record of rebounds of 206 Rebounds and 325 points that year, advancing to State, coached by Mr. McCarthy. She attended Montana State University in Bozeman, MT. Her work career started with Northern Cheyenne Tribe in the Finanace Department, She worked as one the first bank tellers at the First Interstate Bank in Lame Deer, worked in the Northern Cheyenne Recovery Center assisting many members on the road to recovery, worked as a mentor at the Boys and Girls Club, she coached several years girls basketball, then the job she loved at the Lame Deer High School for the past 8 years until her going home. Carmie’s heart was for the children, the hurting and the needy.
Carmie was without a doubt one of the sweetest soul to ever grace the planet. Her love and her heart were obviously to everyone she knew and encountered. Carmie loved watching her son “Isaiah” play basketball and was his best cheerleader. She & Scott travel far and near for his games. Carmie loved her only daughter and grandchildren, that she worked hard to see them succeed and be whom God called them to be. She also loved her little fury animal “Maisley” whom she lost couple weeks before and was so lonesome for her little campion. She loved cruising with her sister, Joni, Ava, Elcha and Gigi. She loved so deeply that she carried the hurts of others, when they were hurting on a level deeper than anyone else. She carried a heart for the people that made it hard for her to see them struggle. What a tremendous woman whom will be missed by all who knew her, but heaven is a sweeter place where her love can flourish and where the ones she loved that gone before her, and is now restored with health, and Jesus will wipe all the tears from your eyes. Carmie was such a beautiful child and was loved by many and many took part in caring for her and would like to recognize them, Grandpa John and Grandma Regina, Uncle William Vassau & Ann, Frank Vassau, Caroline Martin and Tom & Lorraine Waters, Rolefson.
Carmie is proceeded in death by her parents, Leola Whiteman & Wayne “Mickey” One Bear. Her grandparents, John Sr. & Regina Whiteman and James & Maggie One Bear. Her sisters, Kim Whiteman and Joni Whiteman. Brother; Terry One Bear. Uncles; Darius “Ted” Rowland, Lloyd Little Bird, Sr. John Whiteman, Jr., Realand C. Whiteman, Jose One Bear and James One Bear, Jr. . Aunts: Lorena Rowland, Barbara One Bear, Spang, Carol One Bear, Phoebe One Bear Spotted Elk, Louise Bearcomesout, and Dolly Hiwalker.
She is survived by her husband Scott Williams, her children; Micaiah Birdinground, Isaiah Williams, Lamar Williams, Maurice Williams, Darnell (Jen) Williams, Anthony (Tawiya) Williams. Her grandchildren Kalen Plainfeather, Kalia Plainfeather, Cairi Williams, Kawhi Williams, Lilah Williams, and Aurora Littlebird. Her sisters; Roxie (Calvin)One Bear, Wilson and Tammi Bearcomesout. Brothers; Harry One Bear, Robbie (Ida) One Bear, John One Bear, Lonnie Little Bird, Sr., Andrew Christiansen, Galen Gandara Whiteman. Her special nieces, Ava’ Lee and Elcha Yuziccapi, Shawnae (Mitch) King, Sophie Wooden Legs, KayLynn Curless, JayceLynn Curless, Elcha Adams, Carmie Adams, Alisa Not Afraid, Shacaiah Blue Clues Harding, Shakina Glory, Krista Littlehead, Birttney (Jeff) Mahoney, Megan(Braydon) Sinclair, Jacelyn Gandara, and Jalen (Monte) Rowland, Johnita, Catherine, Realyn Whiteman, Starlyn Whiteman, Tempte Onebear, Nephews; Rony Stevens, Michael Harding, Francis Littlebird, Exodus Stevens, Cleve Spang, Rusty Wooden Legs, Randall C. Not Afraid, Realand J. Whiteman, Andrew Russell, Davin and Aaron Gondora, Elmer Adams, III, Aero Scott Whiteman, Jason Jr., Ronald Jr. and John Wesley Littlehead, Chance (Hannah) and Jeff Wilson, Cornelius Whiteman. Aunts; Charlotte, RoGene, and Ardena Whiteman. Her Special Uncle, Jason Whiteman, Sr. (Carolyn). Her special sister-in-law Bernadette Anderson.
All her Whiteman, Spang, Harris, One Bear, Seminole cousins, too many to mention. Carmie’s extended families; Dull Knife, One Bear, Seminole, Glenmore, Lone Bear, Little Wolf, Evans, Eagle Feathers, Ridge Walker, Stands In Timber, King, Wolfname, Hiwalker, Shoulderblade, Yellowrobe, Bailey, Waters, Elk Shoulder, Brady, Rising Sun, Whiteman, Spang, Harris, Foote, Fisher, Robinson and Vassau’s. Please accept our apologies if we forgot to mention your name. Our family is large.
ISAIAH 40:31
But they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as an eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Thursday November 4, 2021
Morning Star Baptist Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Friday November 5, 2021
Morning Star Baptist Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday November 5, 2021
Whiteman Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Thursday November 4, 2021
Morning Star Baptist Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Friday November 5, 2021
Morning Star Baptist Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday November 5, 2021
Whiteman Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Beldean Small says
Our deepest condolences to Kalen, Kalia, Scott Micaiah and Isaiah Our prayers are with you all. May God carry you through this journey. God bless you. Much love and prayers. Blaine & Beldean Small
Bonnie Bigback says
Deepest condolences to all in Carmie’s friends and family. She always had such a warm and ready smile even in her own times pain. She was a giving soul who generously gave of her time and kindnesses and was a good source of Christian encouragement. She will be missed.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF CARMILITA ONEBEAR WILLIAMS AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOST OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Pattee says
Sending my deepest condolences to carmie’s family. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.
Sharon & Dustin says
Sending our deepest condolences. May the lord wrap u in his loving arms. You where very kind women. Sending prayers to ur family. The boys are going to miss you. Journey well.
Georgia and George Bement says
Sending prayers and hugs to all of carmie’s family she was a wonderful person inside and out ,she’ll be missed by everyone
Otis & Markita Yellowmule says
sending prayers to Carmies family she was such a blessing to know she had a heart of gold it was such a honor to get to work with her she taught me alot that i will carry with me she will always be remembered gone but never forgotten i learned so much from her she enstilled her knowledge in me, and not just about our work but about god and i will make sure to always share the word of god to everyone that she taught me. we love you Carmie rest in peace
Cindra Standing Elk says
Seidel and I are so heartbroken… Seidel has memories from going to school with her from first grade to graduation at St labre…then he had the privilege of working with her at LD high school… forever in our hearts… prayers and condolences to the family of carmie❤️🙏😭
Coralei Kluver says
My heart breaks for your family you were a wonderful woman. And such an inspiration. I am privileged to have had the opportunity to know you and my life was greater because of your influence on it. I am sending prayers and love to your family.
Jamie Whiteman says
Sincerest condolences to all of Carmies family and friends.She was the warmest,friendliest person anyone could ask for I’m going to miss seeing, talking to you When I call up to the high school My heart has been broken 💔.My grandkids were Heart 💔 when I told them of your passing..You we’re very special to all the students & Staff.as well as all the parents.MUCH LOVE TO ALL YOUR FAMILY..
Tracy Arthur says
Love, hugs, prayers, and deepest condolences to all who loved this amazing lady. I can truly say that Carmie was one of the best people that I have ever met! She was kind, caring, and so full of love.
I’ll miss you my dear friend……..rest peacefully ❤
Sally King says
Condolences to the family/friends. Carmie was such an integral part of the LDHS operations and she kept us all together. Carmie, thank you for creating space for me and there are not many people who do that. You were one of a kind and I thank you for encouraging me while on my educational journey as an Indigenous educator.
Dean Small & Deborah Strange Owl says
Deepest & sincerest condolences to the family & friends of Carmie. A very kindhearted, gentle & loving person. We will miss her beautiful smile & friendly greeting at the Lame Deer High School, very heartbreaking…hugs & prayers! Rest in peace friend…
Esther LaRance says
My condolences to Scott and family. Carmie was an amazing person. She was a good friend. Prayers to all the family.🙏🙏🙏🙏
Kathy Widdicombe says
Sending my condolences and prayers to Carmie’s family. I always looked up to her in high school basketball. I wanted to play as well as her. She was such a kind person. Prayers for the whole family
Genie says
See you in heaven my friend
Eleanor Parker says
Sad to hear about Carmie. Condolences to her family. She was kind, fun and liked playing jokes. I admired her because she wanted to help people.
Juanita Spotted Elk says
Prayers for family and friends. My deepest condolences. Comfort for all in these times. God bring strength to all here and her journey crossing over.
Azurene Real Bird(Azure) says
My deepest condolences to Carmie’s family. I was so sad to see this. I have a lot of great basketball memories with her. Rest In Peace sweet lady! God bless her family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Dolores Shoulderblade says
Condolences and prayers for Carmie’s family and her school family., She will be greatly missed. Heaven’s gate is open wide for you as you enter paradise. Your mom is waiting with open arms. Journey well my friend.
Donovan D Taylor says
Deepest condolences during this time of sorrow, omg! Carmie…no!….& Scott, Love you guys, Lord comfort you all, love being around you and listening to you share & support during difficult times, I can’t fathom this either. Have a safe journey can’t believe am saying this either, Maheo sevastaeste he’vostaneme
Ann Knows His Gun says
Deepest Condolences & Prayers to Scott & her kids. I remember her playing ball @ Labre in our high school days. I didn’t know we’d support our kids together as they participated @ CHS. I’m very honored to have call you my friend Carmie. My husband & I just saw you a few wks ago here in Blgs. Was glad I got to see you, little did I know it would be the last. RIP Carmie
Betty Gion says
As a co-worker and friend of Carmie’s; please know that EVERY student at LDJH/HS so, so miss her! Every contact I have add with parents, students & community have commented “Carmie is the kindest person that they have known!” Carmie was indeed ” everyone’s Auntie at school”. Students commented that Carmie would get after them for attendance, behavior or grades – but they knew she cared about them! I loved, loved working with Carmie!
Chance and Hannah Wilson says
This all hasn’t hit me yet, as it is so unbelievable. Love you auntie, it’s been so long since I’ve seen you and I am just wishing I would have sat and visited the last time I saw you. Scott and family, I hope you know you’ve been in our and a lot of others prayers. I’m so sorry guys, this hurts.
Lynette Spang & family says
So sorry for your loss Scott, Isaiah and family you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Melissa Yellowrobe-Brown says
My condolences to her family that is left behind. I am at a loss for words. It was always good to see you when I came home. Much love and respect for you always ! Hugs-love-prayers for her husband, children, grandchildren, family and friends
Sherri Bartholomew says
She was a Saint. Authentic . You knew you were in a safe place when you were around her. My heart is so sad for her family members. One of her special niece ❤ is really in my prayers. FLY HIGH MY BEAUTIFUL CREATION. GOD BLESS YOU FOREVER. SHERRI
Kevin Curley says
Cartmie…was AMAZING….she actually kick started my career in Public Service….30 years ago….RIP…my FRIEND…I will never forget what YOU did for me…TRAVEL WELL and ITS A SEE YOU LATER….LOVE and RESPECT to the WHITEMAN and ONE BEAR FAMILIES
Firefly says
Sending my thoughts and prayers to Carmie’s family and friends and may she have a beautiful journey Home to our Father God. When I first came to know our Lord and Savior as a young teenager (on the reservation in Lame Deer) Carmie was the first person who came and prayed with me near the end of the service. I’ll never forget the tremendous amount of love I felt that flowed through her from God. Thank you Carmie for all the work you’ve done here on earth for our Father, God bless and rest your soul.
Suzanne & Alan Owens says
It was an honor to have known you as a friend in Christ.
We continue to pray for your family, friends and loved ones who will miss your return to “God the Father,” as we know you are now in good company.
Blessed be to all of those, whose life you touched! 🙏
Germaine Paya says
It was such an honor to have shared ur life with me. Un were always there to ssist me in the time of need. I enjoyed playing bb with u at dkmc, it was fun. Condolences to the family..
June E Persons says
My deep and sincere condolences to Scott and family. What a deeply beautiful and caring woman we have lost. Praying for her journey, and your peace and healing.
Lil Melis- Whitewolf Royston says
Carmie, thank you for being my friend. You were beautiful inside and out. I can see you with our Heavenly Father & all of your family dancing on the streets of gold. Until we meet again friend. Love you.
Marsha Gundy Jackson says
Although no words can really help to ease your loss, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. That you may find strength and comfort your memories.
Joseph, Sharon, Lisa & Renee Gundy says
We share our sadness, joys, laughter, and memories. I send all of my heartfelt condolences. So glad we got to share and make lasting memories together. My sincere condolences over the death of Carmie. Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow for you and the family.
Aldean Good Luck says
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family especially her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was a good friend.
Beaver & Jody Tallbull says
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time and let them be enlightened that you are going to your home in heaven
Joceeniaa says
Rest in luvvv carmie!!! LDHS will never b the same w/o you<\3 have a safe journey back home💔
Anna Twomoons says
Carmie I’m sure going to miss our talks,I’m really going to miss the time we spent together…. You made Ld school so comfortable for me…. thank you….
Audrey Whiteman says
I’m so sorry you was a good person. I enjoyed your visit and now you’re with our heavenly father I’m going to miss you your in a better place no more pain
Denise Swank says
My dear relative I’m going to miss you. A blessed soul I,my kids n grandchildren who’ve been your neighbor for years are sure going to miss seeing everyday. You have been a caring neighbor n relative to us all. Prayers for Scott n your children n grandchildren. Our last conversation was good. Tell all the relatives especially my mom I miss them. Rest in Paradise. Until we meet again I will see you then.
John and Ruth Bole says
Thoughts for Cammie’s family,
Our hearts break for all of you as we celebrate the truth that Cammie is with het Lord and Savior. She leaves an infectious smile and a spirit of service that always set her apart. We count having her in our lives as a privilege and honor.
Our prayers are with you and our gratitude for your willingness to share her with us during our time in Lame Deer, at the high school and at Morning Star Baptist Church.
Godspeed
Ada Graham says
Carmi was my counterpart at the LD schools, and I so enjoyed working with her. My condolences for her family and friends during this difficult time.
Williamette Rising Sun says
My deepest condolences to Carmie’s family and friends. When our paths would cross you always had encouraging words n jokes. Your laugh was contagious. I’m going to miss our talks. Journey well my friend…🧡💙
Junetta Gradner says
My deepest condolences to her husband , kids n grandkids , keeping you all in prayer
She was a good friend
Ruth Risingsun Phillips says
My deepest condolences to the husband, children, grandchildren, and extended family. May the Lord hold you all in His loving arms and give you peace.
Earlene Teeth Clown and family says
My condolence to Scott, children and grandchildren. I enjoyed working with you when you worked with the courts. Rest in peace.
Gernell Killsnight says
I’m really sorry to hear about Carmie. I was fortunate work with Carmie at lame deer school for a brief period. She was an amazing person, always positive, sincere, and full of life. She was a very hard worker making sure the place was in order, kids were taken care of but also made the place a comfy and cozy place to be. I’ll cherish the short time I knew Carmie, I’m thankful I had a chance to know her and like everyone else, will miss her very much. Carmie was just pure awesome. My sincere condolences go out to her friends and family. Rest In Peace Carmie. I’ll see you again some day. G
Bernadette Anderson says
Praise God for such a beautiful woman of God!
My love for all of you. My brother I am always here in prayer for you. I will miss Carmie.
Your sister- Dr. Bernadette Anderson
Brenna Terry says
Dear Scott and Family,
You have such a beautiful family! May the Holy Spirit fill you and become more real than ever before.
Love you guys!
Brenna and Rob Terry
Andrita Harris says
Deepest sympathy and condolences for Scott and your family. I will miss Carmie, will always be my friend. God Bless, PRAYERS
Coach Frank Frank McCarthy says
With heavy heart I am sorry to hear about Carmie… I coached her in high school….she was not only a great player…but a great person…she was a great teammate…she absolutely loved the game.she was one of the toughest rebounders I have ever coached .She made everyone better on and off the court. She was a pleasure to coach…I feel so lucky I got to coach her…my deepest condolences go out to her family..sincerely,coach Frank McCarthy-
Coach Frank Frank McCarthy says
With heavy heart I am sorry to hear about Carmie… I coached her in high school….she was not only a great player…but a great person…she was a great teammate…she absolutely loved the game.she was one of the toughest rebounders I have ever coached .She made everyone better on and off the court. She was a pleasure to coach…I feel so lucky I got to coach her…my deepest condolences go out to her family..sincerely,coach Frank McCarthy-