Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Kale Garland Tonks
Jun 21, 2026
Kale Garland Tonks, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Kale was born on December 6, 1956, in Pocatello, Idaho. His family moved to Nampа, ID when he was 2 years old and settled on a small dairy farm in Meridian when he was in the 4th grade.
Kale married Juanita Teter on November 30,...
Mary Jo Lucero
Jun 20, 2026
Mary Jo Lucero was born into the world fighting on June 21, 1956, in Blackfoot, Idaho. She was not expected to live a long life from the very start. Defying all odds, she went on to live a long, loving life, passing away just one day shy of her birthday at 69 years and 364 days old. She was surrounded...
Linda Kay McClurg
Jun 19, 2026
Linda Kay McClurg (Patrick), passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at the age of 81.
Linda was born on November 10, 1944, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, to Dwight and Joyce Patrick. Throughout her life, she called many places home, living in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Arizona, Oklahoma, and ultimately Idaho, where she spent her final years surrounded by family.
Linda married Albert...
Gary Thomas "BG" Jesse
Jun 17, 2026
Gary Thomas Jesse, affectionately known to many as "BG," passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, in Jerome, Idaho, at the age of 64.
Gary was born on June 28, 1961, in Burlingame, California. Until he moved with his family to Idaho, where he spent most of his life in Rupert before later settling in Twin Falls. He proudly served his...
J. Lynne Nicholes
Jun 17, 2026
One of the greatest love stories of this century has been put on pause as we said “not goodbye, but see you later” to our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother on June 17, 2026, at Lincoln County Care Center in Shoshone, ID. She was 84.
Judith Lynne (Brown) Nicholes was born April 5, 1942, in Salt Lake City, UT, to Shirley...
Jerry P. Soderberg
Jun 17, 2026
Jerry Soderberg, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2026, with his wife, Gayle, and faithful dog, Winston, by his side. Born December 22, 1937, in Portland, Oregon, Jerry was the first of four children born to Pat and Hazel Soderberg. The son of a logger, Jerry’s early years were spent in and around the logging communities...
Linda Jane Whitworth
Jun 17, 2026
Linda Jane Whitworth, 84, passed away on June 17, 2026. She was born on September 30, 1941, to Robert F. and Elizabth Jane Hammer in Los Angeles, California.
When Linda was in the 5th grade, the family moved to Marsh Creek to join her grandparents on the ranch. Later on, they moved to Indian Creek outside of Inkom. This became their...
Cole Houston
Jun 15, 2026
Cole J. Houston, born December 10, 1983, embarked on his next great adventure on June 15, 2026. A free spirit, Cole found his greatest joy and playground in the mountains of Southeast Idaho. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, camping, and shooting guns with friends and family. When not in the mountains, Cole could be found riding...
Garry Lee Pritchett
Jun 14, 2026
Garry Lee Pritchett passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at the age of 82, after a life marked by faith, service, and devotion to family.
Garry was born on September 21, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Henry William and Wanda Maxine Lords Pritchett. He was raised alongside his brother, Sherden, and sister, Mara Dawn. In 1949, the family moved...
Richard Edwin Lish
Jun 13, 2026
My beloved husband, Richard Edwin Lish, 73, passed away on June 13, 2026, in my arms and with his sisters at his bedside.
Richard was born on February 7, 1953, in Pocatello, Idaho. He graduated from Marsh Valley High School and attended Idaho State University for several years. He worked at Lamb Weston and traveled for a while before working at...
Kristian Sky Taylor
Jun 11, 2026
Kristian Sky Taylor ("Wizard Willy")
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kristian Sky Taylor, lovingly known to many as "Wizard Willy." Kristian passed away on June 11, 2026, in Pocatello, Idaho. He was born in Pocatello, Idaho, and though his time with us was far too short, the impact he made on the lives of others...
Mary Lou Misner
Jun 11, 2026
Our dear Mary Lou Misner passed away peacefully June 11, 2026 in Pocatello, Idaho.
Born in St. Paul, Minnesota March 19, 1945, Mary grew up in the beautiful chaos of being one of ten children to Miguel and Eloisa Martagon. From this house full of love and energy grew a family bond that no one could ever deny. After graduating from...
"RC" McCann
Jun 10, 2026
Heaven gained a beloved son on June 10, 2026, when Robert “RC” McCann, 51, walked into his Savior's arms.
RC was born to “Bob” and Kay McCann on August 14, 1974. RC was an avid golfer, he loved to play but missed his golfing partner, his dad Bob, and was limited by his own health the last several years. He enjoyed...
Michael Terrance Lewis
Jun 10, 2026
Heaven opened its doors on June 10, 2026, to so much laughter when Michael Lewis was telling some crazy, weird stories. One of Mike's gifts was to draw you in with his humor that was sometimes bloviated.
Mike had tons of grit when he had obstacles to face. It came in handy when he was diagnosed with dementia in 2009. He...
Joanne Elizabeth McCollum
Jun 10, 2026
Joanne Elizabeth McCollum, 86, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at St. Luke's Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho.
A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.
A private Celebration of Life will be held for Joanne at a later date.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family...
Titus B Safciu
Jun 9, 2026
Titus B. Safciu, 74, of Filer, Idaho, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 9, 2026.
A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Twin Falls Seventh-day Adventist Church, 131 Grandview Drive, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family...
Mable "Billie" Marie Hurst
Jun 8, 2026
Mable Marie "Billie" McBride Hurst, one of thirteen children, was born on March 29, 1932, to John and Opal McBride in Sun City, Kansas. The family later moved to Idaho, where in 1948, Billie met and married Everette Hurst.
They had two sons, David L. Hurst and Everette L. Hurst Jr. Mable, better known as Billie, was a loving, hardworking, strong-willed,...
Jerry Arthur Hall
Jun 8, 2026
Jerry Arthur Hall, 89, passed away on June 8, 2026.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
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John David Knapp
Jun 7, 2026
John David Knapp, 73, passed away early Sunday at his home surrounded by loved ones. John was a dedicated civil servant, loving husband and father, and a man who carried deep respect and genuine care for everyone he met. He was always eager to listen and took a sincere interest in the lives of others.
He was born in Los Angeles,...
Rebecca Ann Robinson
Jun 7, 2026
Becky Robinson passed away on June 07, 2026. She was born in Omaha, NE, on December 3, 1953, to Robert and Marilyn Anderson. Her family moved to Pocatello, Idaho, when she was in elementary school. She graduated from Pocatello High School in Pocatello, Idaho, in 1972.
Becky married Rick Jones in 1972, and they welcomed their son Eric later that year....
