Obituaries

Sep 24, 2023

Hope Carol McCarthy Bedwell passed away on September 24, 2023. 

She was born August 3, 1948, to James and Beverly McCarthy in Big Rapids, Michigan. They later moved to California where she spent most of her childhood days.

In 1993, she moved to Dover, Delaware with her daughter, where she was employed at Playtex. While working there, she met the love...

Sep 24, 2023

Albert Lee Turner, 81, passed away on September 24, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho. He was born on October 17, 1941, in Soda Springs, Idaho to Albert Marion Turner and Edith Melva (Call) Turner. Albert was raised in Soda Springs and graduated from Soda Springs High School in 1959. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the US Air Force,...

Sep 24, 2023

Sandra D. Rice, 64, passed away on September 24, 2023.

No services are planned at this time.

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.

Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Tribute Wall tab above.

Sep 22, 2023

On September 22nd Madge Johnson Porter left this earth to join her husband and family members who have already departed. Madge was born February 20, 1938 to George and Ora Rohalt Johnson. She was the third child born to George and the first to Ora. She was married and sealed to Larry Earl Porter on June 22, 1956. They were...

Sep 21, 2023

Dorothy (“Dot”) Farris Murphy, 72, passed away on September 21, 2023, while resting peacefully in her home. She was born on January 23, 1951 to Gladys and Cyril Farris, who raised her with her brother and four younger sisters – Theresa, Darcy, September and Jami. Dot graduated from Highland High School and attended Idaho State University, and was a member...

Sep 21, 2023

Jeanne A. McClure, 87, passed away on September 21, 2023. She was born on November 4, 1935 in California.

Jeanne married her high school sweetheart, Darrell C. McClure. They were married until his passing in 1999.

Jeanne’s children are Linda Freshour, Darrell Scott McClure, Terry Steven McClure, and Brian Allen McClure.

She worked for Farmers insurance and was on the DNCFR Committee for...

Sep 20, 2023

Richard Sidney Jones passed away on September 20, 2023, in Twin Falls, Idaho, his home since 1973. Richard was born on February 21, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, to Albert Lincoln Jones and Helen Erma (Sands) Jones. He joined the United States Air Force on February 12, 1952, and was sent to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, for...

Sep 18, 2023

Linda Jean Swim passed away on September 18, 2023, in her hometown of Pocatello, Idaho, at the age of 75. Linda's life was marked by her unwavering love for her family, her dedication to her work, and her passion for adventure.

Born on March 30, 1948, Linda spent her early years in Pocatello, where she developed a deep connection with the...

Sep 17, 2023

Marion Newham Whitley, 74, passed away on September 17, 2023. She was born on August 2, 1949, in Portland, Oregon to Robert W. Newham and Lois Mae Jensen. Theirs was a military family, and as such, Marion lived many places in her lifetime, including three years in Japan. She grew up in Boring Oregon, and later participated in distance learning...

Sep 17, 2023

Eleanor (Ellie) Marie Leonard was born August 3, 1937, to Leo and Mary Anderson in Twin Falls, Idaho. She passed from this life on September 17, 2023. Ellie grew up in Twin Falls. She graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1955. She married Richard (Dick) Carter. Together they had two children, Craig and Cathy. Ellie was a stay-at-home mom...

Sep 15, 2023

Glenis Ray Spradlin, Sr. passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023 at the age of 79 years. He was born on January 17, 1944 in Pocatello, Idaho to Grace Tackett and Lewis Spradlin. 

In 1962, he married Jerrilyn Beth Hansen and together they raised 3 children, Gina, Glen “Butch” and Kimberly. They were together 32 years until her passing in...

Sep 15, 2023

Gail Agnelli, 76, passed away on September 15, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho.

No formal services will be held at this time.

A full obituary will be posted here as it becomes available.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the Tribute Wall tab above. 

Sep 15, 2023

In the early morning hours of September 15, 2023, Elva Rainey passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 102 surrounded by her family. Elva was born in 1921 on the family farm near Kirk, Colorado to Frank and Emma Riedesel, the fourth of five children and the first girl. She attended school in Kirk until the age...

Sep 13, 2023

Barry Ohara Lattimer was born on February 17, 1953, in Tokyo, Japan to Leroy Lattimer, and Takako Martin. His father’s military duties brought him to the United States when he was 6 months old. He lived in Pocatello, Idaho and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1971. He passed away on September 13, 2023, with his wife, children, and grandchildren...

Sep 13, 2023

Sep 12, 2023

Frank Charles Wegner was born on August 24, 1931, in Lewiston, Idaho to Albert H. and Eleanor Wegner. He transitioned from this world on September 12, 2023, at the age of 92 with his son by his side.

When Frank was approximately four years old, his family moved to Rockland, Idaho to dry farm. He lived with his grandmother Emma Wegner...

Sep 12, 2023

Joshua Scott Tarbet, 38, passed away on September 12, 2023.

Josh was born on August 8, 1985, to Lisa and Mahlon Tarbet at the Whidbey Island Naval Base in Washington.

He is survived by his wife, Heidi Tarbet; parents, Lisa Lee Hainline and Mahlon Tarbet; step-father, Edward Hainline; siblings, Nicholas Tarbet; Laura Pannell Gerber, Maria Madsen Shipley, Krista Tarbet, C.J. Tarbet and...

Sep 12, 2023

Emma Ellen Norgaard Watson was born on August 2nd, 1928. She passed away on September 12th, 2023 surround by family at the age of 95.

Ellen’s parents Peter and Christine Norgaard raised their family in Tyhee, Idaho. Ellen was the third of five children (Chris, Carl, Ellen, Anna and Marie). She attended Tyhee School, and graduated from Pocatello High School in...

Sep 11, 2023

Patricia “Patti” Jeanette Barrett was born on October 21, 1949 in Eugene, Oregon to Floyd and Lois (Nielsen) Barrett. She joined the family along with an older sister, Donna. Throughout her life, she was a lifelong member of the Seventh-day Adventist church. Music played a very important role. Before entering grade school she would come home from church and play...

Sep 11, 2023

Harvey Earl Blair, 71, passed away on September 11, 2023. He was born on June 25, 1952, and attended Blackfoot High School and Snake River High Schools. Harvey married Linda Jean Dutton, that ended in divorce. He then married Barbara Ann Blair in 1994. They were married for 27 years until her passing. Harvey was a mechanic and he served...