Obituaries

Nov 27, 2020

Michael Eugene Mathews, 43, passed away at his home on Friday, November 27, 2020. Mike was born on August 15, 1977 to Keith I Mathews and Rhonda K (Meyers) Mathews. He was born and raised in Pocatello, ID and his heart remained here throughout his life. Mike was preceded in death by both his parents; his older brother, Doug Shepherd;...

Nov 26, 2020

Devayne A Gill, 71, passed away on November 26, 2020.A celebration of life will be held at a later date.A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available.Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.

Nov 25, 2020

Merten Frank Mitchell, 82, passed away on November 25, 2020.Merten was born and raised on a farm in Boise, Idaho. He was in a children's home while his mom finished her education. Then, Merten was raised in a home of nine children, six brothers and three sisters. He met and married Darla Kirkman when she was 19 on September 27,...

Nov 25, 2020

Lloyd Stanford Call died of natural causes at the age of 99 on November 25, 2020. He was born in Rigby, Idaho on February 7, 1921 to Dr. O.F. and Myrtle Call, and spent his childhood and adult life primarily in Pocatello. He graduated from Pocatello High School, Stanford University, and Jefferson Medical School with an emphasis in Tropical Medicine....

Nov 24, 2020

Mabel Elizabeth Mathews, 96, passed away on November 24, 2020 with her loving son Allen and loyal friend Denise by her side.Memorial services will be held in Florida at a later date.A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available.Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.

Nov 22, 2020

Nov 20, 2020

Rae Pharris Turner, age 90, of Pocatello, Idaho, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Boise, Idaho.Rae was born in Jerome, Idaho on June 20, 1930. She attended school in Jerome and graduated from Jerome High School in 1948. At age 10, she lost her left arm to infection after falling from a tree and...

Nov 20, 2020

Vernon Ernest Andrews, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2020 in Pocatello, Idaho. Vernon was born in Onyx, Idaho on April 3, 1928 to John and Mary Andrews. He came as a birthday present for his mother even though he was one day late. He graduated from Inkom High School. He served in the United States Army in...

Nov 19, 2020

Lawrence L. Kirby, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Pocatello. Lawrence Lee Kirby was born on September 24th, 1939 to Everett LeRoy and Ethel Pauline Kirby in Riverside, California. He was the oldest of 5 children. His family moved to Phoenix, Arizona around 1942. Where he eventually met Gloria Marie Southworth in 1956, who would forever...

Nov 19, 2020

JoAnn Edwards was born on October 23, 1947 in Pocatello, Idaho and passed away on November 19, 2020. She was born to Ora Robinson and Elizabeth Frasure Robinson and grew up on a farm in Tyhee. She was the youngest of 5 children. She attended Pocatello schools, graduating from a brand new Highland High School in 1966. She married Jeffrey...

Nov 18, 2020

Dorothy Loraine (Harmon) Ricks 72, of Pocatello passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at her home. Dorothy was born November 6, 1948 In Pocatello, Idaho. The daughter of Boyd and Dorothy (Schultz) Harmon. She graduated from Pocatello High School in 1967.Dorothy married the love of her life Arthur William Rick on April 6, 1970.Dorothy worked for Varsity Contractors...

Nov 18, 2020

Margo Ellen Hayman McLelland was born on October 4, 1944 in Newport Oregon to Marjorie Mitchell and Cecile Eldridge Esterly Hayman. Margo joined a family of girls, Marlene Cecile and Patricia Gail Hayman. The family moved to Salmon, Idaho, where Margo's mother worked as a nurse and her father worked at an automotive parts store. Margo and her sisters loved...

Nov 18, 2020

Maria Elizabeth (Anderson) Neumann, a devoted Christian, wife, mother of four, sister, and daughter, passed away on November 18, 2020. Maria was born in Phoenix, Arizona to two school teachers, Tom and Dollie Anderson. During her high school years, the family moved to Prescott Valley, Arizona where she became a well accomplished tennis player. After high school, Maria continued her...

Nov 17, 2020

Frances Mary Yeaman, 89, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Born to her Italian immigrant parents, Antonio & Santa Scandura, in Chicago III. on September 8, 1931, Frances would tell many early childhood memories of walking around Chicago enjoying all the sites and splendors that a big city would have to offer,...

Nov 17, 2020

Ashton Aziel Ross Pelletier was born silently on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in Boise, Idaho to Miranda Wimmer and Justin Pelletier. The family is gathering later this week for private family services.Condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.

Nov 17, 2020

John Joseph Gelles, 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Arrangements are pending.

Nov 17, 2020

Kenneth (Kenny) James Byington, 36, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at his residence. He was born May 26, 1984 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Patricia (Patty) and Kenneth (Ken) Byington. Surviving are his parents, Patty Byington, of Manchester, and Ken Byington, of Pocatello, his sisters, Kelsey Byington (Aaron Jameson) and Katy (Brandon) Friend, nieces, Kaiya Johnson...

Nov 17, 2020

Dennis Lloyd Poe was born in Nampa, Idaho on January 20, 1952 to Lloyd and Gladys Poe. He graduated from Nampa High in 1970 and from Boise State in 72. From there he followed in his fathers footsteps and took a job for the Union Pacific. While working for the UP in Oregon he met Willoma Hillman who he would...

Nov 17, 2020

Richard (Rick) Alec Scott April 9, 1945- November 17, 2020 Rick peacefully returned home to the lord on November 17, 2020. A celebration of life will be held in his honor at a later date. He was born in Auburn, CA to Marianne Washburn and William A. Scott. Rick was raised in a blended family by his father William (Sheriff...

Nov 16, 2020

Shirley Mae Gardner Hartley, 89 passed away on November 16, 2020.Shirley was born to Howard and Louise Ziegler Gardner in Pocatello, Idaho. The family moved to Grace, Idaho where Shirley started her schooling. The family later moved back to Pocatello where Shirley attended Irving Jr. High where she was in band and finished her schooling at Pocatello High School. Shirley...