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John Byron Weeda
Jun 22, 2025
John Weeda, 74, of Mandan, North Dakota, peacefully passed away surrounded by family at St Luke’s Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from injuries sustained in a car accident while traveling through the area. Services are pending while his wife continues to recover from injuries that she sustained in the accident.
John was born on December 25,...
Robert Harley Potts
Jun 22, 2025
Robert Harley Potts, 75, of Twin Falls passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
A full obituary will be posted here as it is made available.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 847 Eastland Drive North, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301. A viewing will be held...
Janeal F. Sparks
Jun 22, 2025
Janeal Forsberg Sparks passed away June 22, 2025 at her home.
Janeal was born June 14, 1938, the 3rd child of George Henning Forsberg, and Irene Udy Forsberg, in Tremonton, Utah. She grew up in Riverside, Utah surrounded by a close knit community of family and friends. She graduated from Bear River High School in 1956 where she participated as a...
Adam J. Anderson
Jun 20, 2025
Adam Jason Anderson, 58, passed away June 20, 2025. He was born June 19, 1967, in Pocatello, Idaho to Neddie J Anderson and Ellen LaJune Pay. He had three children, Katie, Wyatt, and Bailey, from his first marriage. He married the love of his life, Angela Babb, on December 30, 2014, and they were sealed in the Logan temple on...
Katherine Lucille Kellogg
Jun 19, 2025
Katherine Lucille Kellogg, 76, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away June 19, 2025, at her home.
Kathy was born August 12, 1948, to Joel Sr. and Faye (Stearley) Brady. In her youth, she lived on the Salmon Tract and then moved south of Twin Falls. She graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1966. Most of her career, she was a...
Belinda A. Leal
Jun 19, 2025
Belinda Ann Leal, born on August 18, 1954, in Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2025 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was 70 years old.
A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, she served her country honorably from 1974-1978, achieving the rank of Sergeant. After her military service, she pursued her education at Del Mar College in...
Joan Marie Lancaster
Jun 19, 2025
Joan Marie Lancaster, 82, of Twin Falls, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2025. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on February 10, 1943, in Filer, Idaho, to William and Mary Garey Phinney.
On September 14, 1958, she married the love of her life, Bob Lancaster of Filer. They had six children in...
Daniel J. Ellsworth
Jun 18, 2025
Daniel J. Ellsworth, born May 15, 1983, passed away, June 18, 2025 at his Aunt Lindsay’s house in Chubbuck, ID.
Daniel loved to go camping with his foster family and best friends, Bradly Hall, Scott Miller, and Adam Steed.
He is survived by his daughter, Avery Ellsworth; grandmother, Connie Grover; sister, Mindi McKee; brother, Trent Ellsworth; sister, Maria (Guy) Lowery; and his...
Norman Shorts
Jun 18, 2025
Norman Wesely Shorts, 97, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, at the Idaho State Veterans Home, leaving behind a legacy of service, resilience, and quiet devotion that spanned nearly a century.
Born feet first on June 11, 1928, in Lima, Ohio, Norman was of Dutch and English descent and lived a life rich in purpose. By age...
John Robert Wellard
Jun 18, 2025
John Robert Wellard passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2025 surrounded by those who loved him.
He was born the second son of six siblings to James (Bob) Wellard and Elizabeth (Betty) Wellard. He graduated from Pocatello High School in 1966, and received an Associates degree in Law Enforcement from Idaho State University in 1969.
He married Jeness Kruse in...
Cristian Noe Mendivil
Jun 17, 2025
Cristian Noe Mendivil was born on December 12, 1994, to Noe and Hilda Mendivil. He spent his early childhood in Buhl, Idaho, alongside his siblings Esteban and Martha. After the loss of their father, the family moved to Hagerman, where Cristian continued to grow up surrounded by family. As the years went on, the family grew with the arrival of...
Rosemarie Fehringer
Jun 16, 2025
Rosemarie (Bierman) Fehringer died peacefully in her sleep on June 16, 2025. Rosemarie was born on December 9, 1933, to her parents Ralph Maxwell Moore and Margaret (Sutton) Moore in St. Johns Newfoundland, Canada. Rosemarie grew up in Buchans, Newfoundland in a small mining town where her father was a businessman. Growing up, Rosemarie enjoyed participating in a wide range...
Malcolm W. Pope
Jun 15, 2025
Malcolm Wendell Pope, age 63, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's and dementia.
Malcolm was born on October 25, 1961, in Logan, Utah. He spent the majority of his life between Utah and Idaho, where he built a career and a family that brought him deep joy and fulfillment....
Joyce S. Hofhine
Jun 12, 2025
Joyce Hofhine: A Life Remembered
Joyce Hofhine, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at the remarkable age of 96. Born on March 20, 1929, in Downey, Idaho. Raised in Bancroft, Idaho, Joyce was the cherished daughter of Arves and Eve Christensen.
Joyce lived a life full of joy, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family....
Dylan Michael Kimmett
Jun 12, 2025
Dylan Michael Kimmett, age 18, laid down his armor and slipped away on June 12, 2025, after a successful life in being unknowable.
Dylan was not your average mortal. Born on December 4, 2006, under a mysterious alignment of stars, he entered the world silently judging everyone—until he learned to talk. After that, he just said it. And never really stopped.
He...
Walter Johnson Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
I went in the United States Air Force on 8 August 1957. Retired 1 March 1978.
I was stationed in the Philippines, Korea, Okinawa twice, and three tours in Vietnam. Numerous bases in the United States.
I have 2 daughters, Shannon and Tonya. They blessed me with 5 grandchildren and great-grand children.
I love to dance, gamble, and make people laugh.
Oh, did I...
Ernest "Ernie" Raymond Long
Jun 12, 2025
Ernest “Ernie” Raymond Long, 67, passed away at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho, on June 12, 2025.
Ernie was born to Harold Raymond Long and LaVenna Rae Brangham Long in Pocatello, Idaho on July 26, 1957. He had five sisters and two half-brothers.
Ernie grew up in Lava Hot Springs, graduating from Marsh Valley High School in 1976. He spent a...
Ellen Rice
Jun 10, 2025
Ellen Mae Rice, 88, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on June 10, 2025, after a courageous battle with leukemia. She was born on June 26, 1936, in Kimball, Idaho, the daughter of Elvin Charles “Bob” and Barbara Ellen “Nellie” Mecham.
Ellen grew up in a two-bedroom home on the Fort Hall Reservation with her 10 siblings. She married Dee Rice in...
Terry Hollifield
Jun 9, 2025
Terry Hollifield, a beloved figure in the community and an esteemed member of the agricultural world, passed away on June 9, 2025, at his farm in Hansen, Idaho. He was born on October 5, 1947, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Clarence and Helen Hollifield. He loved his upbringing on the family farm and raised pigs, sheep and many other entrepreneurial...
Johnny "John" L. Hayden
Jun 9, 2025
Johnny "John" Larry Hayden, 82, passed away on June 9, 2025.
John loved all animals and if you wish, in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to an animal shelter of your choice.
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