Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.

Carol Ann Stith

Carol Ann Stith

Mar 2, 2023

Carol Ann Stith, 74, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on February 28, 2023.

A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available.  

No formal services will be held at this time. 

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the Tribute Wall tab above. 

Rebecca  Joy Stricler

Rebecca Joy Stricler

Mar 2, 2023

Rebecca Stricler, 71, passed away on March 2, 2023.

There will be no services held at this time. A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the “Tribute Wall” tab above.

Roger Sellers

Roger Sellers

Mar 1, 2023

Roger Keith Sellers (64) passed away at home March 1, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Roger was born on September 30th, 1958, to Brig & Donna Sellers in Bountiful, Utah.

He excelled in trap shooting, winning & placing in several round robins throughout his lifetime. He loved riding dirt bikes & wrenching on them, hunting, fishing & camping. He loved the outdoors. Roger...

Luciana Smith

Luciana Smith

Mar 1, 2023

Luciana (Tumparov) Smith “Lucy”

1947-2023 Tulare, CA - Jerome Idaho

Lucy was born in Naples Italy.  When she was 5 years old her parents and younger brothers migrated from Rome Italy to the United States through Ellis Island. After several years they settled in the Monterey Peninsula area where her father found a new career as an instructor in Bulgarian...

Jerald F Cloward

Jerald F Cloward

Feb 28, 2023

Jerald F Cloward (Jerry), 64, passed away February 28, 2023, in his Pocatello home.

Jerry was born October 27, 1958, to Beverly and Boyd Cloward in Blackfoot, Idaho, where he lived and grew up with his mom, dad and sister, Katherine.

Jerry graduated from Blackfoot High School and immediately began his long successful career with INL. Jerry retired the first time from...

Jacob Sean Machen

Jacob Sean Machen

Feb 28, 2023

Jacob Machen, 36, passed away on February 28, 2023.

Jake grew up loving baseball and went on to a lifelong career with Lewis mechanical. He enjoyed everything outdoors. Staying busy and always looking for fun.

He will forever be first on the water and sidelining every broncos game.

Jake lived his life for his wife Mistie and beautiful daughter Layla.

Jake was preceded in...

Glenda Gail White

Glenda Gail White

Feb 28, 2023

Gail White, Glenda Gail, age 69, most recently of Kimberly, Idaho, passed away quietly at an assisted living home on February 28, 2023. Gail was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on August 24, 1953, to Bob and Louise White. She graduated from Grand Junction High School. Where her long-time home was. She moved to Carey, Idaho a few years ago...

Janet Elizabeth Willmore

Janet Elizabeth Willmore

Feb 27, 2023

Janet Elizabeth Willmore, 85, of McCammon, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Portneuf Medical Center.

There will be no services held at this time. A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Memories and condolences may be shared under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.

Patricia Dorothy Leatham

Patricia Dorothy Leatham

Feb 26, 2023

Pat Leatham (84) passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray in June 2022. They shared nearly 60 years of adventure, recreating in Island Park and Quartzsite, Arizona and supporting their sons’ activities – they watched a lot of baseball!

Pat was a gifted dessert maker, and she enjoyed many crafts....

John Christopher Holt

John Christopher Holt

Feb 26, 2023

John Christopher Holt returned home to Heaven, early Sunday morning, February 26, 2023, in Converse, Texas. He was born on January 27, 1983 in Blackfoot, Idaho to Edward Lawrence and Maureen Empey Holt, the youngest of 8 children who loved their baby brother very much. His life has not been easy, as he has battled depression for most of his...

Shirley J. Gorrell

Shirley J. Gorrell

Feb 26, 2023

To watch the funeral service live go to: https://meet.google.com/uip-kkeu-whs Shirley J. Gorrell, age 92, passed away on February 26, 2023 of natural causes. She was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on June 6, 1930 to Albert and Juanita Fancher. Shirley went to school in the Magic Valley where se met her future husband, Dan Gorrell. They were married November 16,...

Mary Nadine Oneida

Mary Nadine Oneida

Feb 25, 2023

Mary Nadine Oneida was born in Shoshone, Idaho, on January 7, 1934, to William Dewey Williams and Mary Alice (Moore) Williams. Mary was the third of four children, following her sister, Joyce, and older brother Burrell, and preceding her younger brother, Dale. Her parents owned a farm to the north of town, and the kids initially were bussed into town...

Harold  C.  Smith, Iii

Harold C. Smith, Iii

Feb 24, 2023

Harold Charles Smith III, 66, passed away on February 24, 2023.  

No formal services are planned at this time.  A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.  

Memories and condolences may be shared with friends and family by visiting the Tribute Wall tab above.  

Carl John Barningham

Carl John Barningham

Feb 24, 2023

Carl John Barningham, 86, passed away on February 24, 2023.  

No formal services are planned at this time.  

Memories and condolences may be shared with family and friends by visiting the Tribute Wall tab above.

Shirlene Sortor Tufuga Valai

Shirlene Sortor Tufuga Valai

Feb 22, 2023

Shirlene Sortor Tufuga Valai, 63, passed away on February 22, 2023.

Shirlene was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on March 30, 1959, the third of four children. The family moved to Chubbuck in 1964. Shirlene’s mother passed away in 1964, and the years that followed were rough but mostly happy. She graduated from Highland High School. Shirlene married Tione Valai on May...

Justin James Guardipee

Justin James Guardipee

Feb 22, 2023

Justin James Guardipee, 32, passed away February 22, 2023 in Pocatello, Idaho.

Justin was born in Pocatello, ID on March 27, 1990 to George Guardipee and Cindy VanSickel Haney.

Justin lived in Pocatello his whole life except for a few years in Utah and also in Clayton, Idaho where he worked on the Southfork of the Salmon River.

Justin attended preschool at TLC...