Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Rosie May Willard

Rosie May Willard

Jul 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rosie Willard

Born sleeping on Monday, July 14, 2025

Our sweet daughter Rosie was held in our hearts long before we ever held her in our arms. Though she came into the world silently, her presence has filled our lives with meaning and love. Rosie was diagnosed with Turner’s syndrome and hydrops fetalis, and though her body was...

David Alan Vega

David Alan Vega

Jul 11, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David Alan Vega, 43, who departed this life on July 11, 2025. Born on May 17, 1982, at Wayne Michigan Annapolis Hospital to Cheryl Barrett and Doug Vega. David lived a life marked by passion, purpose, and compassion for the planet and those around him.

From an early age, David...

Barbara Jane Hansen

Barbara Jane Hansen

Jul 11, 2025

Barbara Jane Hansen-Bowles died July 11, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Barbara (don’t call me Barb or Barbie) was a long-time resident of McCammon, ID. She was born on July 13, 1943, to Marjorie and A.C. Hutcherson in Deadwood, South Dakota.

This firebrand of a girl lived with her mom, Gram, and brother until a handsome Air Force boy named Bob Hansen whisked...

Darwin Moyer Ford

Darwin Moyer Ford

Jul 11, 2025

Darwin Moyer Ford, affectionately known as Dar was Born in Ogden, Utah, on August 13, 1954. Dar was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

He graduated from Ben Lomond High School in 1972. In 1974, he married his high school sweetheart, Amy White. They had two daughters, Laura in 1976 and Jill in 1978. The two later divorced in...

Hazel Gilson

Hazel Gilson

Jul 10, 2025

Katy “Hazel” Gilson, age 98, passed peacefully in her sleep on July 10th, 2025, at her residence in St. George, UT.

Hazel was born on June 8th, 1927, in Silver Point, TN, to Swen and Maggie Lafever. At about the age of 13 Hazel and her family moved to Rexburg, Idaho where she completed high school. She was the 13th of...

Jayson Jeremy Geren

Jayson Jeremy Geren

Jul 9, 2025

 Jayson Jeremy (Geren) Lowe was born in Logan, Utah, on December 19, 1982, to Debra and Larry Geren. He lived with his parents in Paris, Idaho, until he was about three years old. They then moved to Wendell, Idaho, for work, residing there until he was five years old. After some family changes, they moved to Buhl, Idaho, where Jayson...

William Benjamin Wilson III

William Benjamin Wilson III

Jul 9, 2025

William Benjamin Wilson III, 70, passed away, July 9, 2025 at Portneuf Medical Center.

Willie was born on November 8, 1954 in Macon, Georgia to Willian Benjamin Wilson Jr. and Ruby Joyce Newsome Wilson. He graduated from Warner Robins High School in Warner Robins, GA and attended UGA for one year before serving his country in the United States Navy for...

Patrick Thomas Baugh

Patrick Thomas Baugh

Jul 8, 2025

Patrick Baugh, 64, passed away July 8, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho with his brother and sister at his side.

Patrick was born April 9, 1961, in Twin Falls Idaho. He attended St. Edwards School, Robert Stuart Middle School and Twin Falls High School, where he was a member of the FFA and graduated in 1980. Patrick also attended classes at the...

Patricia "Pat" May Yandell

Patricia "Pat" May Yandell

Jul 8, 2025

Patricia "Pat" May Yandell, 83, of Kimberly, Idaho, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Kimberly, Idaho. 

A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available. 

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family in the guestbook section below.

Marina Guitron Ponce

Marina Guitron Ponce

Jul 8, 2025

Marina Guitron Ponce, 89, passed away July 8, 2025.

A full obituary will appear as soon as information becomes availble.

A viewing will take place at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 11, followed by a rosary service starting at 3:00 pm at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W. Chubbuck Rd, Chubbuck, Idaho.

Memories and condolences may be shared using the guestbook below.

Marina Guitrón Ponce,...

Nancy Lea Wiebe

Nancy Lea Wiebe

Jul 7, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy Lea Wiebe, a loving mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother, and cherished friend. She passed away on July 7, 2025. Nancy was born on August 22, 1943. Born to embrace life fully, Nancy's journey was marked by resilience, boundless love, and an unwavering spirit. At the age of 12,...

Florrita M Harker Rico

Florrita M Harker Rico

Jul 6, 2025

Florrita M. Harker, a beloved caregiver, nurturing mother, and devoted wife, passed away on July 6, 2025, in Rexburg, Idaho, at the age of 49. Born on September 9, 1975, in Phoenix, Arizona, she graced the lives of many with her unwavering faith and infectious sense of humor.

Florrita dedicated much of her life to caregiving, starting with her own father...

Shirley Pearl Brill

Shirley Pearl Brill

Jul 5, 2025

Shirley Pearl Brill, 89, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Heritage Assisted Living in Twin Falls, Idaho. 

A Full Obituary will be posted here when it becomes available. 

Private services for Shirley will be held. 

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family in the Guestbook section below. 

Boyd Johnson

Boyd Johnson

Jul 5, 2025

Lyle Boyd Johnson, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, from natural causes at the age of 86.

Boyd was born on May 1, 1939, to Lyle W. Johnson and Geneva Anona Bowman Johnson. He lived a life of service, dedication, and love for his family and community.

A proud patriot, Boyd began his service in...

Brent L. Hampton

Brent L. Hampton

Jul 4, 2025

Brent L. Hampton, 85, passed away on July 4, 2025.

A Tribute to a Life Well-Lived

It is with heavy hearts and profound respect that we gather, in words and in memory, to honor an extraordinary individual, Brent Lafayette Hampton whose presence touched the lives of all who knew him. As we reflect on his journey, we celebrate a life marked by...

Marilyn Lenoir Loucks

Marilyn Lenoir Loucks

Jul 3, 2025

Marilyn Lenoir Loucks was born March 26, 1943, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Wilbur and Hazel (Sudderth) Loucks. She passed away on July 3, 2025, at Twin Falls Transitional Care. A lifelong resident of Idaho, she lived most of her life in Gooding.

Marilyn had a serious illness when she was 2 years old and was never able to live independently...

Clarence Earl McAdams

Clarence Earl McAdams

Jul 2, 2025

Clarence Earl “Red” McAdams, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Twin Falls, Idaho, on July 2, 2025.

Born on June 17, 1943, in Twin Falls, Earl graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1961 and went on to attend Idaho State University on a wrestling scholarship. He later earned a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Idaho...

Joyce Smedley

Joyce Smedley

Jul 1, 2025

Joyce Piggott Smedley, 82, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at The Gables of Pocatello Memory Care Facility, surrounded by her son, Gregg, and daughter, Tracie.

Joyce was born in Montpelier, ID, on September 9, 1942. She married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Smedley, on December 9, 1961, in Bloomington, ID. In 1963, they...

Sonja M. Hancock

Sonja M. Hancock

Jun 29, 2025

Sonja Marie Jensen Hancock passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her loving family—closing a life marked by quiet strength, unwavering faith, and Christlike love. She was 87 years old.

Sonja was the daughter of Ejnar Kjeldgaard Jensen and Janna Franciska Johansen. She was the beloved wife of Gene Hancock and a devoted mother to three...

Curtis J. Anderson

Curtis J. Anderson

Jun 28, 2025

Curtis Joe Anderson, age 46, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2025. Curtis was born on July 10, 1978, in Pocatello, Idaho. He graduated from Idaho State University with an associate's degree before starting his career in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Curtis valued his independence and lived life on his own terms. He was the father of three sons:...