Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Shirley Smith

Shirley Smith

May 24, 2024

Shirley Darlene Follick Smith, 90, peacefully passed away at the Grace Assisted Living in Chubbuck on Friday, May 24, 2024, surrounded by family.

She was born to Sid and Lucille Follick on June 15, 1933, the second child, in Nampa, Idaho. She graduated from Pocatello High School in 1951.

Shirley married the love of her life, Richard Smith, on December 31, 1951,...

Valeria  Marie Rosales

Valeria Marie Rosales

May 24, 2024

Valerie “Val” Rosales, 14, of Pocatello, Idaho returned to her heavenly home on Friday May 24, 2024. 

Val was born on August 6, 2009, to Victor and Christina Rosales. She was born in Blackfoot, Idaho but lived all her life in Pocatello, Idaho. She attended Jefferson Elementary, Hawthorne Middle School, and was finishing up her 9th grade year at Pocatello ...

Yvonne Wright

Yvonne Wright

May 24, 2024

Yvonne "Patty" Wright, born on March 22, 1941, in Nevada, Missouri, peacefully passed away on May 24, 2024, in her room at Brookdale. She was surrounded by loved ones during her final moments.Yvonne dedicated her life to caring for others as a home hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Her patients were not just recipients of her care but also beneficiaries...

Donna Jean Taylor

Donna Jean Taylor

May 23, 2024

Donna Jean Taylor, age 78, departed this earthly existence on May 23, 2024 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, where she moved in 2020 to be close to her son and his family.

Donna was born on October 19, 1945, in San Diego, California, to Claud Frederick Deere and Effie Verna Newman, being the older of two daughters.

The Deere family moved to Alamogordo, New...

Thomas William Davie

Thomas William Davie

May 23, 2024

Thomas William Davie, 76, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 20, 1947 in Esslingen, Germany to Ruth Lena Rayer and Ernest William Davie Sr, an American soldier stationed near there. When he was only a baby, Tom 

sailed to the United States with his mother and older brother to rejoin with his...

Russell Winter

Russell Winter

May 23, 2024

Russell Lane Winter was born on June 26, 1961, to Robert and Joan Winter in Pocatello, Idaho. He passed away on May 23, 2024, in Roy, Utah. Russ was the youngest of three children, the baby brother to Deane and Rob.

Russ attended schools in Pocatello, Idaho. After graduating from high school, he married Sharlene Skinner. From this union were born...

Shannon Carter

Shannon Carter

May 23, 2024

Shannon Lynne Carter, affectionately known as Mowgli, passed away on May 23, 2024, in Twin Falls, Idaho, on her 67th birthday. Born in Pico Rivera, California, in 1957, Shannon was a vibrant spirit known for her infectious laugh and striking crystal blue eyes. A beach-loving tomboy at heart, her favorite band was Creedence Clearwater Revival, and her passions included art,...

David  Anthony O'Neill

David Anthony O'Neill

May 22, 2024

David Anthony O’Neill, 41, passed away on May 22, 2024, at his home after fighting a courageous, four-year battle with colon cancer.

As we mourn the loss of David, we also celebrate the life he lived and the profound impact he had on all who knew him. His unwavering faith, his gentle spirit, and his genuine love for others served as...

Bruce Brown

Bruce Brown

May 22, 2024

Bruce Austin Brown, 76, passed away on May 22, 2024, in Chubbuck, Idaho of Alzheimer’s. He was born to Robert Nelson and Florence Pauline Brown on March 24, 1948, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Rebecca Rowe Brown and daughter Robin (Dawn) Landsverk; older brother Duane Brown and sister-in-law Glenda and descendants; younger sister Joyce Locke and brother-in-law...

Janet Lee Aldridge

Janet Lee Aldridge

May 21, 2024

Janet Lee Aldridge, 76, passed away on May 21, 2024.  

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Calvary Alliance Chapel, 800 Marinus Ln, Pocatello, Idaho 83201.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 29, 2024 at the...

Joan Adams Thompson  Murray

Joan Adams Thompson Murray

May 21, 2024

Joan Adams Thompson Murray was born on a family farm on August 4, 1934, in Cleveland, Idaho. She was the seventh of seven children. It was during the depression that she grew up working on the family farm as well as for other farmers to help support the family. Her childhood consisted of family time, family work and family fun...

Jamie Ann Marley

Jamie Ann Marley

May 21, 2024

Jamie Ann Marley passed away at the age of 42, on May 21, 2024 after a sudden illness following a reaction to a medication.

Jamie was born June 2, 1981, the 4th of 5 children, to Daniel Keith and Julie Dawn Jorgensen Marley. At birth she had dark, very curly hair and some health issues that prevented her from going home...

Donna Gail Sorenson

Donna Gail Sorenson

May 21, 2024

Gail Sorenson, 73, passed away in Twin Falls, ID on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. 

Gail was born April 26, 1951, in Wendell, ID, the daughter of Jim and Shirley Hogue.

 

She graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1969 and after high school, in 1972 she welcomed her baby boy, Billy. In June, 1976 Gail was set up on...

Jack H. Kolsen

Jack H. Kolsen

May 20, 2024

Jack H Kolsen was born on May 3, 1938, in Pingree, Idaho to Gurman Peter and Agnes Hislip Kolsen. He passed away on May 20, 2024, at the age of 86.

Jack attended schools in the Snake River area and graduated from Snake River High School in 1957. He and his twin sister, Joan, were the youngest of 6 children.

Jack and...

Katherine Bernice Jones

Katherine Bernice Jones

May 20, 2024

Katherine Bernice Jones May 26, 1919 - May 20, 2024

She was born Katherine Bernice Metz on May 26, 1919, in Bangs, Texas, to Ethel French Metz and Amos E. Metz. Bernice slipped the bonds of this earth on May 20, 2024, in Emmett, Idaho, at the age of 104, a few days shy of her 105th birthday.

Bernice and her brother,...

William R Atkinson

William R Atkinson

May 18, 2024

William R. Atkinson, 45, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away on Saturday, May, 18, 2024. A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.Memories and condolences may be left with the family on the guestbook below.

Thomas Melford Denkers

Thomas Melford Denkers

May 17, 2024

Thomas Melford Denkers, 86, of Pocatello, ID passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on May 17, 2024. Tom was born January 23, 1938, in Pocatello, Idaho to Thomas Jared and Faye Constance (Anderson) Denkers. Tom attended Washington and Whittier Elementary schools, Irving Jr. High, and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1957.

After high school, Tom was called...

Harold  R.  Bennett Ii

Harold R. Bennett Ii

May 17, 2024

Harold “Hal” R Bennet II, 83, passed away in his home on May 17, 2024. A father, friend, mathematician, and professor, Harold was light-hearted, jolly, loved conversation, and never left you without a big hug. The youngest of five children, Harold was born to Harold R and Dwinna Smith Bennett on October 6, 1940, in Pocatello, Idaho. Starting at age...

Aaron Joseph Carr

Aaron Joseph Carr

May 17, 2024

In loving memory of Aaron Joseph CarrAaron Joseph Carr was born on August 8, 1991, in Bakersfield California to parents Bentley Ayres and Kerrie Carr. Aaron unexpectedly passed away on May 17, 2024. Aaron left us far too soon and his absence is deeply felt by all who knew him. 

Aaron was born to parents Bentley Ayres and Kerrie Carr. He...

Ronila "Roni" R Carden

Ronila "Roni" R Carden

May 17, 2024

Ronila “Roni” R. Carden, 84, of Twin Falls, Idaho formerly of Victorville, California passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. Arrangements are under the care of Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home.A full obituary will be posted on this page once it becomes available. A graveside service for Roni will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 12:00 pm at the...