Obituaries

May 11, 2021

William Joe Lane (Bill) passed away peacefully at his home on May 11, 2021 at the age of 91. He was born on December 10, 1929 in Marion, South Carolina to Robert Lee Lane and Letha Mae (Coleman) Lane. He grew up farming, working hard alongside his family. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War....

May 10, 2021

Jean Lasley, 84, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 in Chubbuck, Idaho. A full obituary will appear here as it becomes availible. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Valley View Cemetery in Rockland, Idaho. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.

May 10, 2021

DeNae Hickman, 55, of Chubbuck, passed away on May 10, 2021. A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 14 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS chapel at 4773 Independence Ave, Chubbuck ID 83202. Burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with...

May 10, 2021

Robert King, 73, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021, in Pocatello, Idaho. A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at the Nephi Cemetery, 400 N. 400 E. Nephi, Utah 84648. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute...

May 9, 2021

Darrel Craig Burrows, 61, of Pocatello, passed away on May 9, 2021. A full obituary and service information will appear here as they become available. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.

May 8, 2021

Christopher Hawk Pocatilla, 17, made his journey home to the Creator on May 8, 2021. He was born on December 27, 2003 Pocatello, Idaho, to Farrahlyn Smith and Preston A. Pocatilla. Christopher is survived by his parents Farrahlyn Smith and Preston A. Pocatilla, brother Preston Jr. A. G. Pocatilla, and sister Laurielyn A. Pocatilla. Christopher went by Chris or Booh....

May 8, 2021

Richard Martin, 68, of Pocatello, passed away on May 8, 2021. Services are currently pending. A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available.

May 8, 2021

Tyler Travis Smith, 21, began his journey to the Creator on Saturday May 8, 2021. He was born on September 23, 1999, Pocatello, Idaho, to Farrahlyn Smith and Preston A. Pocatilla. Tyler also went by Ty, Mom and Dad called him Son. Ty attended Tyhee Elementary, Pocatello High School and New Horizons. Ty enjoyed playing basketball, camping and shopping for...

May 6, 2021

Connie Merlene Watson-Dominguez passed away at her home peacefully on May 6, 2021. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandma, sister, daughter, and aunt. She had a very big heart that was open to everyone and she was always willing to help anyone who was in need. She was very creative with anything she put her mind to. Connie...

May 4, 2021

Dorothy Mae Duff, 96, passed away in Chubbuck on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. She was born June 28th, 1924 in Lowery, SD, to James & Mina Shewfelt. She graduated from Plummer, ID, High School in 1942. She worked for the Federal Government in a variety of positions until retirement. Dorothy married and divorced Dennis Duff. She and her life partner...

May 3, 2021

Etta Mae Tsosie, 55, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. She was born on September 23, 1965 to Tom and Jean Tsosie. Etta married Clint Ballard. Together they had a daughter, Calandra. They then later divorced. Etta worked as a firefighter, she was a cashier at the Tyhee Country Store, Heinz, Teepee Gas, and Petros and Walmart in Grants,...

May 2, 2021

Thomas (Tom) Robert Edwards passed away from natural causes in his Pocatello home on May 2, 2021. He was born in Reading, PA in 1952. He grew up in Birdsboro, PA with his two brothers and parents. After high school, he headed west for Seattle. From there his work with the US Merchant Marine and NOAA took him all over...

May 2, 2021

Steele Wines Martin, 43, passed away in Kansas City, Missouri on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Hill Truman Hospital. Visitation will be on Fri. May 7, 2021 at 2 PM through Sat. May 8, 2021 at 2 PM at the Bannock Creek Community Center, Pocatello, Idaho Traditional Native Services will be held at the Bannock Creek Cemetery, Pocatello, Idaho on...

May 2, 2021

Apr 27, 2021

On September 23, 1976 in Lafayette, Indiana H. Jay Taylor was born. From birth he fought and survived a large variety of serious medical aliments. At age 9 Jay began his lifelong study in karate, this training gave him the values and determination to pursue and conquer his goals and any adversity that came his way. As a teenager he...

Apr 27, 2021

Patricia Louise (Sides) Ekstrom, 83, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Pat was born and lived in Missouri until she was 9 years old then she and her mother moved to Roy, Idaho to be with her future father, Art Sager. She then attended and graduated school in Rockland, Idaho. Pat met the love of her life, Jay Ekstrom,...

Apr 26, 2021

Thomas "Jerry'" Parris, age 80 of Pocatello, Idaho passed away at home on April 26, 2021. He was born on August, 22, 1940 in Downey, Idaho to Archie and Norma Parris. Jerry, along with his wife Arlene, owned and operated Yellowstone Auto Parts for 25 years and retired in 2003. Jerry enjoyed woodworking, tending to his yard, camping, and his...

Apr 24, 2021

Raleen Ames, 74, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021. She was born on October 17, 1946 in Pocatello, Idaho to Alva and Elva Samuelson. She grew up in Pocatello attending local schools, graduating from Pocatello High School. Rayleen married Loran Jay Ames on March 17, 1967 for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls Temple. They met while...

Apr 23, 2021

Martha Ann Eriksen Shaver, 86, with family by her side, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, after a short illness. She was born in 1934 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Ingeborg and Snorre Eriksen. She attended Buhl High School and graduated in 1952 as class valedictorian. In June of 1953, she married her high school sweetheart, Jack Shaver,...

Apr 23, 2021

Steven (Steve) Neal Briggs was taken from us way too soon doing exactly what he loved. He was welcomed to heaven by his hero and father on April 23, 2021 to help blow out his dad's birthday candles. Steve knew no stranger. Everyone he came across soon became a friend and was subjected to his witty banter and dry humor....