Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Marcella "Betty" Webster
Aug 3, 2009
Marcella "Betty" Webster, 95, of Pocatello, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2009, at a local care center. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Elwin H. Anderson
Aug 3, 2009
Elwin Harry Anderson , 94 , a long time resident of Pocatello, passed away Monday August 3, 2009. He was born on Nov. 28, 1914, in a one-room log house to Harry and Ethel Davis Anderson in Egin, Idaho, seven miles west of St. Anthony. He was the second child of six brothers two sisters. Elwin graduated from Pocatello High...
Elsie Lea Arrington Egbert
Aug 3, 2009
ELSIE LEA ARRINGTON EGBERT 1921 - 2009 Elsie Lea Arrington Egbert, 88, of Twin Falls, died peacefully at home Aug. 3, 2009 with family by her side. She was born March 19, 1921 in Twin Falls to Robert Glenn Arrington and Annie Lunett Tuttle. She attended schools in Twin Falls and graduated in 1939. Elsie married Francis Marion Egbert Jr....
Mary Virginia Curtis
Aug 3, 2009
Mary V.Curtis 1921 - 2009 Mary Virginia Curtis passed away peacefully Monday, August 3, 2009 at age 88, at Twin Falls Care Center in Twin Falls with her daughter Suzanne at her side. She was born February 11, 1921 in Solvay, New York to Joseph and Louise (Steves) MacDonald. Mary is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Mathieson, grandchildren, Robert Mathieson,...
Richard "Dick" Murray
Jul 29, 2009
In the early morning hours of July 29th, Richard (Dick) Murray, age 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was born January 9, 1936 to Peter and Olive (Potter) Murray, the last of seven children. After attending school in Waterloo Iowa, he joined the United States Marines serving in the Korean conflict. While stationed in Pocatello, he met the...
Lloyd Calvin Mitchell
Jul 29, 2009
Lloyd Calvin Mitchell 1916 - 2009 Lloyd Calvin Mitchell, 93, of Kennewick, Washington, formerly of Twin Falls, passed away August 1, 2009 in Kennewick. He was born at home in Holstein, Adams County, Nebraska, the seventh child born to James Nelson and Nellie Morse Mitchell. He was the last surviving of their ten children. He spent his early years on...
Jack Menard
Jul 28, 2009
Jack Judson Menard, 87, passed away peacefully in the home that he built, on July 28, 2009. He was born September 7, 1921 to Noel Arthur and Dolly Lang Menard in Maple Bay, British Columbia. Growing up in Washington state, he graduated from Le Center High School in 1940, where he was the editor of the school paper, The Tattler,...
Dorothy Ellen Clyne
Jul 26, 2009
POCATELLO-Dorothy Clyne, 91, of Pocatello, passed away peacefully July 26, 2009, at a local care facility surrounded by members of her family. Dorothy Clyne was born January 19, 1918, to John Farr and Mary Ellen LeCheminant in Chester, Idaho. After growing up in Chester, she later graduated from Sugar City High School in 1936, and one year later graduated from...
Peggy Sue Hamby
Jul 26, 2009
Peggy Sue Hamby 1952 - 2009 Peggy Sue Hamby, 56, of Hollister, passed away July 26, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 30, 1952 in Twin Falls, Idaho the daughter of Gerald and Lois Gould Hildreth. On September 23, 1972 she married the love of her life Walt "Red" Hamby, to this union...
Edgar Wilmon Smith
Jul 25, 2009
Edgar Wilmon Smith 1927 - 2009 Edgar Wilmon Smith,81, of Twin Falls, passed away at his home on July 25, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 27, 1927 in Pearl River County Mississippi, the son of Edgar T. and Laverna Dedeaux Smith. On October 14, 1988 her married Jessie McCall. They enjoyed traveling and working with...
Willard Atkinson
Jul 24, 2009
Willard Marcus Atkinson, 86, passed away July 24, 2009 at Hillcrest Haven care center of natural causes. Willard was born the 3rd of 5 children to John and Catherine Miller Atkinson on July 20, 1923 in Phoenix Arizona. He was a member of a family with three brothers and a sister and moved to Pocatello as a young boy. He...
VIRGINIA LEE PARK
Jul 19, 2009
Virginia Lee Park, 83, of Twin Falls, passed away July 19, 2009 at St. Luke's Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls. She was born July 5, 1926 in Twin Falls, the daughter of Enoch and Ethel Lyman Wall. She graduated from Buhl High School in 1944, and later attended and graduated from Colorado Women's College. Virginia worked various...
Arthur John DeVisser
Jul 17, 2009
Arthur John DeVisser, 76, of Filer, passed away July 17, 2009 at the St. Luke's Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls. He was born June 25, 1933 in Twin Falls, Idaho the son of C.J. "Neal" and Marie DeVisser. He graduated from Filer High School and on June 16, 1957 married the love of his life Aileen McCord....
Donna Martin
Jul 14, 2009
Donna Jean Martin, age 84, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at a health care center in Pocatello, Idaho. She was born on June 14, 1925 in Rupert, Idaho the daughter of Willard and Ann Thomas (Gibbs) Martin. Donna was raised in the Burley, Id area and graduated from Burley High School. She worked as a Telephone Operator for Mountain...
Garth Harold Galloway
Jul 14, 2009
Garth Harold Galloway 1920 - 2009 Garth Harold Galloway, our husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend passed away in Meridian, ID on July 14, 2009. Garth was born on March 2, 1920 in Newdale, Idaho to Harold & Drilla Galloway and lived in Twin Falls for over 60 years. Garth was a Bishop and very active member of...
Leman Whited
Jul 13, 2009
Leman Whited, 80, passed away July 13, 2009. He was born May 21, 1929, in Rayborn, Missouri the oldest of six children to Vern and Emily (Ellis) Whited. Leman left home at age 14 and eventually ended up in Idaho in 1947. He met Ardith LaRae Harris in 1949 and they were married November 17, 1949 in Pocatello, Idaho. Together...
Lyle Bissell
Jul 12, 2009
Lyle Walter Bissell, 55, beloved husband, brother and uncle passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009 of natural causes. He was born October 6, 1953 in Pocatello, Idaho to Lyle Kenneth and Janet Andrew (Napier) Bissell. Lyle graduated from Highland High School in 1971. He earned an Associate Degree in electronics at ISU in Pocatello. He furthered his education in laser...
Lucy Marie Altomare
Jul 12, 2009
LUCY MARIE ALTOMARE 1913 - 2009 Lucy Altomare, age 96 was taken by the Lord's Hand, July 12, 2009. Born in Philadelphia, PA, February 27, 1913, the daughter of MaryJosephineSaponara and JosephSabetti. She was the eldest of 9 children. She attended St.Bridget's CatholicSchool until the 8th grade. She worked in retail sales and was very dedicated to her work. On...
James Richard Foote
Jul 11, 2009
POCATELLO " James Richard “Dick” Foote, 77, passed away at his sweetheart's home, Saturday, July 11, 2009, with his family at his side.Dick was raised in Pocatello, graduating from Poky High School. After high school he served in the Air Force and married the love of his life Mary Dickinson on July 14, 1951. He returned to Pocatello after his...
Charles Russell Lockhart, Jr.
Jul 11, 2009
POCATELLO - Charles “Chuck” Russell Lockhart, Jr., 68, passed away peacefully at his home, Saturday, July 11, 2009, after a battle with cancer with his wife at his side. His family honors him for his exceptional courage, perseverance and positive attitude throughout the duration of the disease. When he was diagnosed with cancer, he didn't spend time questioning “why”, rather...
