Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
James Kenneth Nelson
Feb 24, 2018
James passed away February 24, 2018 at a local care center. A full obituary and any service information will be updated here as it becomes available. Memories and condolences may be shared in the "Tribute Wall" tab above.
Avaya Ann Robertson
Feb 24, 2018
Avaya Ann Robertson, infant daughter of Nolan & Jessica Robertson passed away Saturday, February 24th 2018 shortly after birth in Salt Lake City, Utah. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Wilks Funeral Home 211 W. Chubbuck Road.Condolences can be shared with the family by visiting the "Tribute Wall" tab above.
Jeffrey Drake
Feb 24, 2018
Jeffrey S Drake, 66, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away February 24, 2018 after a short but tough battle with cancer. Jeff was born in Utah on March 5, 1951 and his family eventually settled in Kimberly where he graduated high school. Jeff earned a Bachelors of English Literature after attending college in Pocatello and Moscow, ID.  Jeff met the...
Vicki Aleen Kay
Feb 23, 2018
Vicki Aleen Kay, 67, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 in Pocatello, ID. Vicki was born December 26, 1950 in Pocatello, ID the daughter of Myrl J. and Jane (Cherry) Kay. She grew up on Cottage Ave. Vicki was married and then later divorced. She was employed at Gem State Realty, The Fabric Store, Hobby Haven, IDs Department Store,...
Raymond "Tater" Wellard
Feb 22, 2018
Raymond Joe "Tater" Wellard, 68, passed away at his home Thursday, February 22, 2018 surrounded by his family.Ray was born January 7, 1950, to Forrest E. and Grace (Stewart) Wellard in Pocatello, Idaho. He attended Lincoln Elementary, Irving Junior High, and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1969.Ray married Nelda Grant on January 23, 1971 in Pocatello, Idaho. They had...
Sally B. Bonvillain
Feb 22, 2018
Sally Bonvillain, 88, passed away peacefully February 22, 2018 in Chubbuck, Idaho.Sally was born October 27, 1929 in Hammond, Indiana to Clarence and Helen (Huntley) Bumpus.Her wishes were to be interred in the family cemetery in Illinois.Please take a moment to share your memories or condolences with her family. This can be done in the "Tribute Wall" tab above.
Bertrand Gary Smith
Feb 22, 2018
Bertrand Gary Smith, a long-time resident of Southern Utah, passed away on Thursday afternoon, February 22, 2018 in Pocatello ID. He was 87 years old. Gary was born to Bertrand Carpenter Smith and Idona Lamb Jackson on April 6, 1930 in Cedar City, UT. He was the oldest of three children; including, Luna Diane Smith Mitchell, and Sylvia Smith Bulloch....
Alta Foote Mottishaw
Feb 20, 2018
Alta Foote Mottishaw (95) peacefully passed away at her home on February 20, 2018.Alta was born August 4, 1922 in Providence, Utah to James Roswell and Alva (Campbell) Foote. She attended schools in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School where she played the flute and loved marching in the band. Alta was active with the young people's groups in...
Elizabeth Annette Pancoast
Feb 18, 2018
Elizabeth Annette Pancoast was born on March 31, 1943 to Ilean Odell and James C. Carter in Columbia, South Carolina. Annette, as she was enduringly called by her family, was raised in a small town outside of Columbia called Cayce. At the age of 14, the family moved to Jacksonville, Florida. There she attended Lakeshore Junior High and graduated from...
Christian Young Bielman
Feb 18, 2018
Christian was prematurely and silently born February 18, 2018 at a local hospital.He is the son of Jaymie Lynne Bielman and Ben Young.Condolences may be shared with his family in the "Tribute Wall" tab above.
Nina Christine Sparks
Feb 18, 2018
Nina Christine Sparks, 67, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018 in Pocatello, Idaho. She was born to V. Joan (Henning) and Gordon M. Sparks in Pocatello, on September 15, 1950. She attended schools in Pocatello graduating from Pocatello High School in 1970. After graduation, she worked a few summers at Coulter Bay in Teton National Park and a resort...
Geraldene "Geri" Berg
Feb 17, 2018
Geraldene Perkins Matkin Berg "Geri", 65, passed away on February 17, 2018. She was born in Preston, Idaho to LaVar & Walene Matkin, on Sept 30, 1952. As her fathers job changed, they moved many times. Geri spent most of her childhood at a different school each year. She lived in Preston, ID, Cleveland, ID, Thatcher, ID, Logan, UT, Salt...
Delorace M Metcalf
Feb 16, 2018
DeLorace M Metcalf, 81, passed away February 16, 2018 in Pocatello, ID. She was born on November 20, 1936, in Idaho Falls, ID. She was raised on a dairy farm in Groveland, ID with her 5 brothers and 1 sister. She graduated from Blackfoot High School. DeLorace was sealed for time and all eternity to Donald G. Metcalf on July...
Clifford Lemmons
Feb 16, 2018
Clifford L. Lemmons, age 97, went home to be with Jesus, surrounded by his family, on February 15, 2018.He was born in Ashgrove, Kansas on June 2, 1920 to Glenn and Lenora Lemmons. Clifford quit school at an early age and left home to work.Clifford was introduced to his future wife, Betty, by his brother, Wendell. Clifford soon proposed to...
Gail Shutt
Feb 16, 2018
Gail Ray Shutt, 79, passed from this life on February 16, 2018. He bore his affliction and sufferings with great patience until death came as a relief when our dear Lord called him to his eternal home.
He was born January 25th, 1948 in Burwell, Nebraska to Raymond Shutt and Alice Shutt who preceded him in death.Gail was a devout...
Shirley Brizuela
Feb 16, 2018
Shirley Ann Brizuela, passed away on February 16, 2018 at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls following complications following surgery. She was 64 years old.Â
She attended school in Kimberly, Idaho.   Shirley loved to go camping in the south hills and at Murtaugh Lake. In addition Shirley was the best Mexican food cook around.Â
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Karen A. Apel
Feb 15, 2018
Karen Annette Chaney Apel, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2018 with her husband and children at her side.Karen was born on November 14, 1950 in Charlotte, NC to John C Chaney and Betty Jo (Archer) Chaney. Her father was a lifer in the United States Marines, so Karen moved around the country...
Arlene Coberly
Feb 15, 2018
Arlene Faye Coberly, 79, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away peacefully in her home with loving family and friends at her side on February 15, 2018.
Arlene was born on April 28, 1938 in Spokane, Washington to Majorie Dildine.
Arlene leaves this world being the loving mother of Barb, Bill, Tami, Terry, Tom, Shawn, and Dawn as well as being...
Geneva May Fear
Feb 15, 2018
 Geneva May Fear, 87, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away from natural causes at her home on February 15, 2018. Her husband, Brian, was by her side. Geneva was born Geneva May Keesee on September 25, 1930 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Ray Herbert Keesee of Texas and Alva (Coke) Keesee of Arkansas. She graduated from Shawnee High School. Geneva met...
