Obituaries

Feb 10, 2024

John Roy Scott, 77, passed away on February 10, 2024.

He was born on March 24, 1946 to Ralph and Ruth (née Baty) Scott, and was raised in Kimberly, Idaho. He graduated from Kimberly High School in 1964, then from Idaho State University in 1969. After graduating with bachelor’s degrees in English and Speech he embarked on a career in broadcast...

Jul 1, 2024

Shirley Ann Sirman, 80, passed away on July 1, 2024.

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Jun 30, 2024

Thomas James Pfister, 68, passed away on June 30, 2024.

Services are pending at this time. A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.

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Jun 30, 2024

Norman Gregory Richardson passed away on June 30, 2024, at the age of 72 after a sudden brief illness. He was beloved by all who knew him due to his ability to make every person he met his friend. We will miss his contagious smile, silly jokes, serious talks, understanding, laughter, and love.

As an optometrist practicing for 42 years, he...

Jun 29, 2024

Bryan Hal Parrish, 69, passed away on June 29, 2024.

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Jun 28, 2024

Emilio Garcia Castillo, 32, passed away on June 28, 2024.

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Jun 27, 2024

Jun 26, 2024

Gene Alden Stewart, 89, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in the company of his loving family. He was born in Crystal, Idaho on February 23, 1935, to George and Ruth Stewart.

 As a young boy, Gene was kept busy helping on the family farm fetching cows each evening, feeding chickens, pigs, and baby calves, weeding the garden, bringing in firewood,...

Jun 26, 2024

"Mrs. B' Wanda Strack Barber, 93, passed away on June 26, 2024 at Grace Assisted Living in Chubbuck, Idaho.

She was born on October 9, 1930 to Anton Lee Strack and Beulah Muriel Cordell Strack in Watonga, Oklahoma.

Wanda married Jack “JJ” Barber on November 22, 1951. Together, they have three sons: Bret, Brian, and Bryce.

Wanda is preceded in death by her...

Jun 25, 2024

Terry Douglas Tanner, 50, passed away on June 25, 2024.

He was born in Murray, Utah on June 1, 1974, to Douglas L. Tanner and Scherryl J Tanner. Terry spent his childhood in Pocatello, Idaho and graduated from Highland High School in 1992. He played football as a wide receiver for the Highland Rams.

Terry loved fishing, hunting, golfing, playing poker, float...

Jun 25, 2024

Joseph Edward Buttram, of Blackfoot, Idaho, passed away at home surrounded by family on June 25, 2024. 

Joseph was born in Wyandotte, Oklahoma to Gladys Millholin and Lacey Buttram. He was the youngest of five children. 

Joe met the love of his life, Amy June Cherry, and married her on April 21st, 1966, in Driggs, Idaho. 

Joe and Amy shared five children together....

Jun 23, 2024

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, “Wow, what a ride!”

Maybe you noticed the world got a little quieter and darker Sunday morning.

Troy Vance Ward completed his ride Sunday morning. 

Troy was born on March...

Jun 22, 2024

Jun 21, 2024

Dennis Edwin Paananen, 83, of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at his home, under the care of his loving wife, and Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.

Dennis was born in McCall, Idaho, on July 6, 1940, to Ellen Susana Hillberg and Edwin Einer Paananen. He was raised on a ranch near Lake Fork, Idaho, until the age...

Jun 21, 2024

Terrel W Merkley, 82, passed away on June 21, 2024.

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Jun 21, 2024

Christopher Lee Sandoval, 42, unexpectedly passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident June 21, 2024, leaving this world less bright and a massive hole in the hearts of many.

Chris was born on December 5, 1981, in Reno, Nevada to Richard Sandoval and Michelle Soares. His parents later divorced, and he was blessed with 2 additional sisters from his mom, Lori...

Jun 21, 2024

Rebecca Ruth Brown, 74, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2024, at Elegant Assisted Living in Pocatello, Idaho.

She was born on August 9, 1949, to James Robert Hogan Rowe and Imagene Westlake Rowe in Pittsfield, Illinois.

After graduating from high school, Rebecca came to Pocatello to stay with family and attend Idaho State University. During her time studying business and geology,...

Jun 19, 2024

David Emery Nestor, 76, passed away on June 19, 2024. Emery was born in Pocatello, Idaho on December 9, 1947.

Emery loved his home in Robin, Idaho. He was a good father and loving husband, to Donna, for 53 ½ years and he loved his entire family dearly.

Emery is survived by his daughter, Jean (Mike) Wolford; and son, David (Michelle) Nestor;...

Jun 19, 2024

TYHEE – Long time Tyhee resident, Charlene Bentel, 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the Elegant Assisted Living facility on June 19, 2024.

Charlene was born Marcia Charlene Winn on July 24, 1932, in Moreland, Idaho to Helen Wilma Jacobson and Wallace Albert Winn. Charlene is the name she went by after starting her education in Pocatello, attending...

Jun 18, 2024

Billy Blair Smith, 87, of Rockland, Idaho, passed away on June 18, 2024. Billy was born in Ucon, Idaho to Charles Isaac and Audrey Paul Smith on November 26, 1936. Billy and his twin brother Teddy were born on Thanksgiving Day. Billy was the first twin born by sixteen minutes.

Billy enjoyed growing up in a small town and enjoyed school....