Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Stephen Dale Bailey

Stephen Dale Bailey

Sep 16, 2025

Stephen Dale Bailey, 80, passed away on September 16, 2025.

Stephen was born in Nampa, Idaho and was raised in Shoshone, Idaho with his younger siblings, Judy, Janet, and Jim.

Stephen attended Idaho State University for drafting and this is where he met the love of his wife, Mary. He spent many years in drafting and design. After 12 years of marriage,...

Arliss Mae Champney

Arliss Mae Champney

Sep 16, 2025

Arliss Mae Champney, 86, passed away September 16, 2025.

A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. 

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Cynthia Jo Chavarria

Cynthia Jo Chavarria

Sep 15, 2025

Cynthia Jo Chavarria, 53, of Blackfoot, Idaho, passed away peacefully after battling health issues on September 15th, 2025 — a date that held deep meaning, as it was also the birthday of her beloved mother, Juanita Hernanez-Rodriguez who turned 72 that day.

Born in Blackfoot on June 2, 1972, Cynthia was known to her family and friends simply as "Cyn" —...

Jeremy Jacob McEuen

Jeremy Jacob McEuen

Sep 14, 2025

With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Jeremy Jacob McEuen, 28, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on September 14th, 2025.

Jeremy was born on April 8th, 1997, in Spokane, Washington, into the loving arms of Thomas and Denise McEuen. He later moved to Twin Falls, Idaho.

From an early age, Jeremy was known to do for others before...

Douglas "Doug" Len Brenchley

Douglas "Doug" Len Brenchley

Sep 13, 2025

Douglas Len Brenchley, affectionately known as Doug, was born on August 4, 1948, in Logan, Utah, and passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho. Doug spent much of his youth immersed in the beauty of the landscapes he loved, having moved to Pocatello at the tender age of four.

A proud graduate of Highland High School, Doug's life...

Dylan Timothy Olson

Dylan Timothy Olson

Sep 13, 2025

Dylan Timothy Olson, 20, passed away September 13, 2025.

Dylan was born on July 11, 2005 in Pocatello, Idaho to Brent and Heather Olson. He lived his whole life in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School. He made lots of friends there including the love of his life in his sophomore year. They were planning a wedding for next fall...

Alonzo Dudley "Pete" Smith

Alonzo Dudley "Pete" Smith

Sep 13, 2025

Goodbye has many versions:

See you next time…

Till we meet again…

Then there is the ultimate goodbye that leaves an emptiness

Only memories can fill.

If you’re reading this I’m expressing my ultimate goodbye.

My birth name was Alonzo Dudley Smith. I was named after my grandfather Alonzo and one of my dad’s brothers Dudley. I was commonly known as Pete.

I was born on July...

Floyd Hazen Betty

Floyd Hazen Betty

Sep 13, 2025

Floyd H. Betty, 85, passed away peacefully on September 13th 2025 at his home in Pocatello, Idaho, surrounded by all his cherished loved ones.

Born on October 10, 1939, in Shoshone, Idaho, Floyd spent his life deeply rooted in the landscapes and communities of his home state. His early years were shaped by a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation...

Dale L. West

Dale L. West

Sep 12, 2025

Dale L. West, 77, passed away peacefully September 12, 2025 at home.

Dale was born on August 23, 1948 in Moscow, Idaho to Dan and Vivian West. The family lived in Fernwood, Idaho where Dale attended school in St. Maries, Idaho.

Following high school, Dale was drafted into the United States Army in 1966. He served until 1968.

Following his tour of duty,...

Louise H. Bowles

Louise H. Bowles

Sep 12, 2025

Louise Hiatt Brower Bowles of Twin Falls and Pocatello Idaho, passed away on September 12, 2025, at Quail Ridge Assisted Living Facility in Pocatello, Idaho.

Louise H. Brower Bowles was born in St. Anthony, Idaho on November 30th, 1930, the daughter of William E and Lettie Rose Hiatt. She was the youngest daughter of seven children. Her siblings were Bill, Carol,...

Larry S Christensen

Larry S Christensen

Sep 11, 2025

Larry Stoddard Christensen passed away at age 82 on Tuesday September 11, 2025 at the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho.

Larry was born on January 12, 1943 in Pocatello, Idaho. He attended Idaho State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in physics and his master’s degree in nuclear physics. He then earned a PhD in atmospheric physics from the...

Arthur Boyd Peck

Arthur Boyd Peck

Sep 10, 2025

Arthur Boyd Peck, 88, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.

Born on July 15, 1937, in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, Arthur Boyd was the son of Arthur Bywater Peck and Ida Josephine Osguthorpe Peck. The third of nine children, he cherished his siblings deeply and held great admiration for his parents. Both were teachers and...

Barbara Warner Kevan

Barbara Warner Kevan

Sep 10, 2025

On September 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family in Twin Falls, Idaho, Barbara Kevan, peacefully went home to the Lord at the remarkable age of 102.

Born in Lava, Idaho to Dewey and Naomi Evans Warner, Barbara lived every one of her years with joy, grit, and heart. Her greatest love was her husband (Bill) of 63 years,...

Don Jeffrey Meldrum

Don Jeffrey Meldrum

Sep 9, 2025

Don Jeffrey Meldrum (Jeff) was born in Salt Lake City, UT to Don and Marilyn (Collings) Meldrum on May 24, 1958. He was the eldest of three children.

As a small child, Jeff’s family lived in Eugene, OR, and Spokane, WA. In the second grade, he fell in love with science while collecting insects with his homemade butterfly net. He recounted...

Juanita Juarez

Juanita Juarez

Sep 9, 2025

Juanita "Janie" Juarez, 62, passed away on September 9, 2025 due to terminal illness with loved ones by her bedside.

She was born on September 18,1962 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Ventura and Antonio Sotelo, and was the youngest of three sisters. The family moved around southeast Idaho until finally settling in Pocatello, Idaho. In her younger years she could be...

Susan Elaine Baird

Susan Elaine Baird

Sep 9, 2025

Susan Elaine Baird, 78, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Grace Assisted Living in Twin Falls, Idaho, after battling dementia for the past few years. She lived a life full of love, compassion, and dedication.

Susan was born to Ivan and Opal (Lee) Miller on August 18, 1947, in Gooding, Idaho. Susan was one of...

Howard LeRoy Armstrong Jr.

Howard LeRoy Armstrong Jr.

Sep 8, 2025

On the beautiful morning of September 8, 2025, Howard Leroy Armstrong Jr. returned to his Heavenly home, and back to the waiting arms of his sweetheart, our mother Marilyn. He is survived by his sister, eight healthy children, their spouses, 50 grandchildren and 91 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.

Our father spent his working years as a lawyer and then magistrate...

Zackary Mark Price

Zackary Mark Price

Sep 6, 2025

Zackary Mark Price, 32, passed away on September 6, 2025.

Zack was born on November 10, 1992, in Pocatello, Idaho. He lived there his whole life until 2023, when he moved to Twin Falls, Idaho. Zack graduated from Highland High School in 2011 and completed one year of college at Idaho State University. He earned a certificate in welding and worked...

Terry Richard Theener

Terry Richard Theener

Sep 6, 2025

Terry Richard Theener, of Twin Falls, Idaho, formerly of Filer, Idaho, passed away on September 6, 2025.

Terry was born on October 9, 1948, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the son of JA and Gladwin Theener.

Growing up in the Filer area, Terry was in Boy Scouts for several years while also helping on the farm. Terry attended Filer High School and graduated...

LaNae H. Dye

LaNae H. Dye

Sep 6, 2025

LaNae Hill Millward Dye peacefully completed her mortal journey on September 6, 2025 surrounded by members of her family.

LaNae entered this world in Driggs, Idaho on November 15, 1938. She was born to Russell Dell Hill and Elda LaRene Stevens Hill. She was the fourth of five children. When she was very young, LaNae’s parents both passed away. Her uncle,...