Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Robert Harold Burt
Aug 22, 2023
Robert Harold Burt passed away due to natural causes on August 22, 2023, being just 96 years old.
On the 7th of August 1927, a baby boy was born to Harold Osborn Burt and Violet Crystal McMahan Burt in Fruitvale, ID. They called him Bob. When Bob was 4 months old, his parents moved to a place called Earl McMahan’s Ranch...
Crudup "Skip" Campbell Howard
Aug 22, 2023
Crudup (Skip) Campbell Howard of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away peacefully on August 22, 2023, at the age of 85, after several months of declining health. Skip was born in Phoenix, Arizona November 1, 1937. Skip is survived by his wife Carol, sons Andrew Crudup Howard (Sharon) of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and David Earl Howard (Lynne) of Los Angeles, California....
Leslie Ann Guardipee Barkell
Aug 21, 2023
Leslie was born in Pocatello to her parents George and Annie Guardipee. She was the oldest of 5 children, with 3 brothers and 1 sister: Steve (Lois) Guardipee, Mark (Tracy) Guardipee, George (Sherry) Guardipee, and Stacy (Grant) Anderson.
She grew up in Pocatello, and attended Lewis & Clark Elementary, Alameda Middle School, and graduated with the class of 1965 from Highland...
Jean Likes
Aug 20, 2023
Jean was born to Lawrence and Edith Hall of Tetonia, Idaho on July 29, 1942. She was the eldest of three children and spent a lot of her free time playing with her sister Dorthy and brother Lance on their parents’ farm. She was known as a very caring person, and this was shown when one of her younger siblings...
Thomas Seth Nield
Aug 18, 2023
February 25, 1945, was a special day in Montpelier, Idaho as Thomas Seth Nield was the eighth child born to William and Viola Nield. His happy childhood was spent on "Incubator Street" playing "Kick the Can", "Red Rover'', and "Hide n Seek" until the mosquitoes and retreating sun scattered the children home. Two more siblings followed him in the big...
Jeffrey Todd Meline
Aug 16, 2023
Jeffrey Todd Meline, 60, passed away on August 16, 2023, in Chubbuck, Idaho.
Jeff fulfilled a special and existential purpose for everyone. He inspired others to learn lessons that did not require a word to be spoken; nor for recognition to be extended. Jeff brought out the best in others and extended to everyone the opportunity to exercise unconditional love, patience,...
Nichole Lynn Buchanan
Aug 16, 2023
Nichole Lynn Buchanan, 35, passed away on August 18, 2023.
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Priscilla Devaney Smith
Aug 15, 2023
Priscilla Devaney Smith, 97, a lifelong resident of Pocatello, passed away peacefully on August 15 after a long illness. She was born August 8, 1926, to Michael and Sarah McNichols Devaney. Her early years were spent on a ranch in Tyhee where she had a pet lamb named Ring-Around-The-Rosy and rode her horse to Tyhee Elementary School. Her family raised...
Stan Brangham
Aug 15, 2023
Darrell Stanley Brangham “Stan” was born on August 25, 1935 in Chesterfield, Idaho in a cabin on his Grandfather's farm, to Darrell "Dutch" and Hazel (Davis) Brangham. He passed away on August 15, 2023 at the age of 87.
Stan was raised in Fort Hall, Idaho. He had two brothers Blaine Brangham and James Davis, and two sisters Millie Talbot and...
Everett Kissel
Aug 14, 2023
Everett “Lyle” Kissel was born to Everett and Lauretta Kissel in Pocatello, ID on April 11, 1939. Lyle was the youngest of nine children, all of whom have preceded him in death. He died on August 14, 2023, surrounded by family in his home.
Lyle attended school in Inkom and graduated from Marsh Valley High School. He joined the Army in...
Phillip John Janson
Aug 14, 2023
Phillip John Janson of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away on 14 Aug. 2023 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Phillip John Janson was born on 4 Jan. 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, the fifth child of Alonzo Delmar Janson Sr. and Sarah “Sally” Laverne Baggeson Janson. After a younger brother Anthony Brian was born his parents separated in 1956. Sally kept the baby...
Charles Renfro Heath, Jr.
Aug 13, 2023
Charles Renfro Heath, Jr. (Charlie) passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack early Sunday morning August 13, 2023, at the age of 60. He was born to Charles Heath, Sr. and Mary Francis Heath on June 20, 1963, in Pocatello, Idaho. He had two sisters: Dorothy and Diana; two nieces: Delina Duddy and Deana Lee; two nephews: Jeremy Lee and...
Lisa LiAnn Baumgardner
Aug 13, 2023
Today on August 13, 2023, we said our goodbye, (until later) when we will be with you, to our beautiful daughter, mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Lisa Baumgardner. Born on September 18, 1963, to Donald Lee and Angela Baumgardner Fordham and Baby sister to Brother Stephen (Deb) Boise, Brother Michael (deceased 1980, Melva), Sister Gail (deceased, Steven) Aberanthy (deceased 1994), Brother...
Ronald Darrell Bedwell
Aug 12, 2023
Ronald Darrell Bedwell was born on December 23, 1935, to Dewey and Mary Bedwell in Galax, Virginia. He passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho.
Ron enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 17 and served for 20 years. During his service, he became an Aerospace Ground Equipment Repair Tech and also served a tour in...
Patricia Elizabeth Welsh
Aug 12, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patricia Welsh (formally known as Patricia Johnson), a remarkable woman whose spirit was as vibrant as the landscapes she cherished. Patricia departed this world on August 12, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, love for the outdoors, and an enduring bond with our furry companions. Born on December 19, 1957, Patricia...
Tommy Otis Russell
Aug 12, 2023
Tommy Otis Russell, age 95, of Boise, Idaho, passed away at his Boise home surrounded by his family on August 12, 2023. He was a honest, hard, working man with a great sense of humor. He worked long hours farming and working at the sugar factory to provide for his family. His mom Fanny, took the train to Springdale, Arkansas....
Orville Ray Lewis
Aug 12, 2023
Orville Ray Lewis was born in San Gabriel, Ca. on February 28, 1940 to Bert Alvin and Grace Lewis. Orville was the youngest of seven children. He served in the United States Air Force right out of high school. On returning home from the Airforce he married his life-long love, Joyce Loraine Duffett on June 8, 1962. They just celebrated...
Peter Rudolf Boney
Aug 11, 2023
Peter Rudolf Boney, 80, passed away on August 11, 2023.
Peter was born in Murnau, Germany. Growing up, he loved model airplanes and trains. He loved ice skating so much he practically lived in them. Peter loved to fly RC airplanes and had the coolest trainset that took up an entire room. His work took him to planes. He was an...
Antonio Oblea
Aug 11, 2023
Antonio S. Oblea, 39, passed away on August 11, 2023.
Antonio was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Salvador and Diana Oblea as the second oldest of his siblings and the oldest son. Growing up, Tony had a strong self-dedication to learning and schoolwork. He excelled as a scholar and paved many opportunities for himself. In middle school, he was selected to...
Deloris D Johnson
Aug 11, 2023
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great-Great-Grandmother Deloris Disher Johnson, age 90, returned home to her Heavenly Father on Friday, August 11, 2023 after many health complications. Born in Blackfoot Idaho to Wilbur and Reva Disher on January 17, 1933, she then moved to Pocatello when she was young where she has spent the rest of her life.
Deloris attended Pocatello...
