Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Traehvon Devin Toreph
Aug 5, 2026
Traehvon Devin Toreph, 13, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Twin Falls, Idaho.
A Full obituary will be posted once it is available.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2 pm Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Wilks Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301. Click here to view the Live Streaming of the...
Jack Lyle McDermott
Aug 11, 2026
Jack L. McDermott January 18, 1920 - August 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jack L. McDermott, who died peacefully on August 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 106 years old.
Jack was born on January 18, 1920, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Peter James McDermott and Margaret Callahan McDermott. He was the...
LaikLynn Lee Erickson
Aug 24, 2026
LaikLynn Lee Erickson, lovingly known as Laiky, was born on February 14, 2024, in Ogden, Utah, to her loving parents, Jade Weeks and Randall Erickson. She lived her entire life in Idaho and passed away on August 24, 2026, leaving behind a family and a community forever changed by the love and light she brought into their lives.
From the moment...
Catherine Mae Patschull
Aug 24, 2026
Our sweet sister, Catherine Mae “Cathey” Coffey Patschull, went home to the Lord with grace and finesse on August 24, 2026, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Cathey was born in Butte, Montana, on February 17, 1947, to Betty Raymond Coffey and Lawrence James “Larry” Coffey. She was the third of five children: Laurie Ann, Susan Marie, Michael Don, and...
Nathan Swensen Allen
Sep 1, 2026
Nathan Allen, Dec 3, 1960 - Sept 1, 2026
Nathan Allen passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, surrounded by his family. He had a very strong heart and was a fighter until the very end. Nathan was born in Soda Springs, Idaho on December 3, 1960. He was the third child of Ray and Carol Allen. He had 3 brothers...
David Ray McLelland
Sep 1, 2026
Our favorite Mr. Fix-It, David Ray McLelland, was reunited in Heaven with his junior high sweetheart, Margo Ellen Hayman, on September 1, 2026.
Dave was born on July 19, 1944, in Pocatello, Idaho, with gasoline in his veins. He collected cars like some old ladies collect ceramic cats. He owned 72 cars, give or take, in his lifetime. He rebuilt some...
Rich Vaughan
Aug 31, 2026
Rich Vaughan, longtime McCammon resident born on March 28, 1932, passed away on August 31, 2026 at the age of 94 at the family home.
He married Elizabeth Treasure in 1951.They had four children, Richard, Ronald, Robert, and Kathy.
Rich was a four year Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Throughout Rich’s life he worked for Union Pacific Railroad, Pet Milk Plant in...
Ronald Patrick Bopp
Aug 31, 2026
Ronald Patrick “Ron” Bopp, 61, passed away on August 31, 2026, peacefully in his sleep.
Ron was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Bobby and Esther Bopp. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School in Twin Falls and later Concordia University in Portland, where he was elected student body president, ironically winning the election against a classmate named Anne Lehmann. (Urban legend speculates...
Ludene Nelson Davis
Aug 31, 2026
With full and tender hearts, we share that Ludene Nelson Davis, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, returned home to her loving Heavenly Father on August 31, 2026, surrounded by her children. Born in Pocatello, Idaho, on August 5, 1949, to Virgil and Idella Ward Nelson, Ludene was the youngest of three children. Her older brothers, Darnell...
Jeffery "Scotty" Scoffield
Aug 30, 2026
Jeffery "Scotty" Scoffield, born December 31, 1957, passed away on August 30, 2026.
Jeffery was a devoted grandfather who always strived to do his best for his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his family.
He is survived by his sister Kelli Skenandore, his brothers Brad and Jay Scoffield, and his son Josh Scoffield and his four children.
Jeffery was preceded in...
Penny Ellen Peck
Aug 27, 2026
Penny Peck, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 27, 2026. She was born on December 19, 1946, in Nevada City, California, to Dorothy Ellen LeCheminant and Denver Bilderback Austin.
Penny was raised in Pocatello, Idaho, where she attended local schools and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1964. As a young woman, while working as a...
Robert Kent Gregory
Aug 26, 2026
Robert Gregory, born September 20, 1965, passed away on August 26, 2026.
Robert found joy in many things, but especially in the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid fisherman, finding peace and contentment by the water. His greatest happiness, however, came from spending time with his cherished grandchildren. Robert also had a love for travel, exploring new places and...
R. George Dahms
Aug 25, 2026
R. George Dahms, 76, passed away on August 25, 2026.
George “Randy” was a man of quiet devotion, endless curiosity, and a lifetime of remarkable service. Born and raised in the close-knit farming community of Winnebago, Minnesota (population 1,100), his story was defined by his deep love for his family, a sharp mind, and decades of dedication to his country.
After graduating...
Barbara Marie Parsons
Aug 24, 2026
65 years ago Barbara Marie Parsons, affectionately known as “Walmart Barb after working as a cashier there for 24 years,” exploded into this world. She lived a life filled with love for everyone she met. She drew people to her like a magnet and kept them close to her throughout their life. She lived a humble lifestyle, and shared her...
Jesse Rodriguez
Aug 24, 2026
Jesse Rodriguez, 60, passed away on August 24, 2026.
He is survived by his wife, Tracy Rodriguez; sons, Steven (Brodie) Rodriguez, Chris Rodriguez, Ethan Rodriguez, and Jared Rodriguez; and grandson, Ike Rodriguez.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Rito Garcia Rodriguez and Angelina Ochoa Molina; brothers, Frank Rodriguez, Pedro Rodriguez, and Angel Rodriguez.
A memorial service will be held at 12:30...
Maureen Diane Collaer
Aug 24, 2026
Maureen Diane Collaer, 95, passed away on August 24, 2026.
Maureen Hugo Collaer was born in Boise Idaho on April 18, 1931 to RoseMary and Charles Hugo.
She graduated from Idaho Falls High school and went on to complete nursing school at Saint Alphonsus in Boise, Idaho where she met and married Nicholas Donald Collaer. They made their home in Blackfoot, Idaho...
Warren Lee Ferguson
Aug 24, 2026
Warren Lee Ferguson, 67, passed away Monday morning on August 24, 2026 at 10:00am at home surrounded by his wife and sister.
He leaves behind his wife, Rose Wellard, great-grandson Terek, his son Nathan, his two sisters, a brother, family and friends.
He was loved by everyone.
During his life he worked in many places such as Anchorage, Malta, Australia, and many other...
Asa Junior Drake
Aug 23, 2026
Asa Junior Drake, 92, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026 in Chubbuck, ID. Born July 22nd, 1934 in Idaho Falls, ID to Asa Merritt Beecher and Gertrude Olga Ripplinger, he was raised on his family’s farm of 5 generations in the Cedron area of Teton Valley. He attended Ricks College in Rexburg, ID; BYU in Provo, UT; and The...
Reed Thomas Worley
Aug 22, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Reed Worley, 66, on August 22, 2026.
He was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Jack and Elaine Worley. He was the third child, with three sisters and two brothers: Angela, Arlene, Diane, Darren and John.
Reed served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New...
Lisa Antonette Ririe
Aug 21, 2026
Lisa Antonette Ririe, aged 58, died peacefully on August 21, 2026, following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born April 8, 1968, in Concord, California, to her beloved parents Albert and Dottie (Dortha) Romero, she grew up in Antioch, California, where she loved swimming, spending time outdoors with friends, and taking trips with her family.
She met the love of her...

