Obituaries
Joyce Elaine Taylor
Mar 18, 2025
Joyce Elaine Taylor, 82, of Jerome, passed away on March 18, 2025, at Desano Place in Jerome, Idaho.
Joyce was born on February 17, 1943, in Burley, Idaho, to Glenn and Beth Funk. She was lovingly raised by her grandma, Clara Funk. She attended Miller Elementary and graduated from Burley High School in 1961 with honors. The summer before her senior...
Joey Lloyd Davis
Apr 20, 2025
Joey Lloyd (Boulware) Davis, 56, of Jerome, Idaho, suddenly passed away at home on Easter, April 20, 2025.
Born on December 14, 1968, in Jerome, Joey was a true jack of all trades and a very talented man. Joey’s hard work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit were evident throughout his life. He owned and operated his own detailing business and a few...
Quirino Escobedo Pacheco
Apr 20, 2025
Quirino Escobedo Pacheco also known as “Quino” was born June 4, 1952, in Chalchihuites Zacatecas Mexico. He came to the states looking for a better opportunity. Started by working at a dairy, to later becoming a truck driver.
His hobbies were being outside, landscaping, or enjoying time with family at parties, or just a get together. He enjoyed playing pool, watching...
Una Wayne Martin
Apr 14, 2025
Una Wayne (McLeod) Martin passed away April 14, 2025, in Boise, Idaho, surrounded by her family. She was 95 years old.
Una was born in Scurry County, Texas on October 4, 1929. She was the 2nd oldest of 5 children, growing up on a small farm with no electricity or indoor plumbing, but with a lot of family fun and love....
Karl L. Martin
Apr 8, 2025
Karl Lawrence Martin, 66, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2025. Born on July 16, 1958 as the oldest son, and one of five children of Joyce and Kenneth Martin.
Karl grew up enjoying the farm life in Eden and later in Jerome graduating from Jerome High School. He completed some college in Boise and was certified...
Paulene Banfill
Apr 8, 2025
Paulene "Polly" Banfill was born May 17, 1930, to Virgie and John Horner in Altus, Oklahoma. She passed from this life into the arms of Jesus in Wendell, Idaho, on April 8, 2025, at the age of 94.
Polly spent most of her childhood years in Hawaii, where her stepdad was stationed in the Army. She was at Pearl Harbor as...
Edward Leonard Blunt, Sr.
Apr 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Leonard Blunt Sr., who died peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Jerome, Idaho, at the age of 76.
Edward was born on March 10, 1949, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Stanley Francis Blunt and Alice Lorene Blunt. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He...
William LeRoy Kingsland
Mar 31, 2025
William (Bill) LeRoy Kingsland, age 85, went home to the Lord Jesus Christ on March 31, 2025. William was born on July 10, 1939, in Jerome, Idaho to Alfred and Lillie Kingsland.
Bill moved to California in 1956, where he met and married the love of his life Mary Jane Lembke. Together, they raised their two children, Connie and William.
Bill worked...
David Jay Markus
2025
David Jay Markus was born in 1962, in Anaheim, California, and passed away in 2025. He graduated from Valley Christian High School in Cerritos, California, and spent much of his adult life in both California and Idaho.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Kathy Markus (née Petruzzelli), a devoted wife whose care and commitment never wavered; his...
Gail Orrin Wolfe
Mar 27, 2025
Gail Orrin Wolfe, passed away on March 27, 2025, leaving behind his wife, Margaret; children, Crystal and David; and many other family members and friends.
A Celebration of Gail’s Life will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, April 4, 2025 at Calvary Chapel, 900 N Lincoln Ave, Jerome.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Gail’s memorial webpage at...
Christopher Kyle Gibson
Mar 26, 2025
Christopher Kyle Gibson passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 surrounded by family at home in Hagerman, Idaho. He was 75 years old. He died after a diagnosis of mesothelioma in late 2024.
Chris was born to William and Jean Gibson on Monday, January 30, 1950 in Berea, Ohio. In 1964, he moved to California. He married Jennie Van Dyk in...
Ada Marie Mobley
Mar 24, 2025
Ada Marie Mobley, age of 86, a lifelong daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother passed away peacefully at her home in Jerome Idaho on March 24, 2025, where she had resided for over 60 years.
Ada was born on May 16, 1938, to Arthur and Helen Dey in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was a Licensed Cosmetologist and worked...
MelissaKay Doris Babbitt
Mar 12, 2025
MelissaKay Doris “Missy” Babbitt, 37, of Jerome passed away March 12, 2025. She was born August 1, 1987 in Missoula, Montana to Robert Babbitt and JoLynn Eichert. Missy graduated from Roseville High School in Roseville, California in 2007.
Missy did not attend a specific church but was a proud child of God. She had many hobbies including coloring, painting, fishing, playing...
Robert Scott Keeney
Mar 11, 2025
Robert Scott Keeney, known to all as simply “Scott,” lived a life full of creativity, adventure, and unwavering dedication to the people he loved. Born on January 6, 1952, in Denver, Colorado, to Charles Donald Keeney and Marian Joyce Keeney, Scott had a deep appreciation for beauty—whether in nature, art, or the perfect, one-of-a-kind find.
A graduate of the University of...
Richard John Hellewell
Mar 10, 2025
Richard (Dick) John Hellewell was born in Salt Lake City on November 23, 1933 to Esther Clawson and Glen Caffall. He was later adopted by his real father, Joseph Hellewell, and proudly carried his surname throughout his life. Dick had four sisters—Beverly, LaRae, Sherry, and Barbara—as well as one brother Jerry.
Dick married his high-school sweetheart, Jan Sutherland. They were married...
Sparr Gordon McKnight
Mar 9, 2025
Sparr Gordan McKnight, a beloved father, friend, and outlaw, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on March 9, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on May 21, 1970, Sparr lived a life full of joy, adventure, and laughter.
Sparr was known for his love of family, friends, hotrods, motorcycles, hard work, and causing mischief. His infectious sense...
Terri Lynn Lewis
Mar 9, 2025
Terri Lynn Lewis, 67, passed away March 9, 2025, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley surrounded by her family. Terri was born February 19, 1958, to Garlene and Hershel Shook. The first born of three children.
Terri started a lifelong career at St. Benedict’s at the age of 16 as a dietary aid. She took a short break to attend two semesters...
Judith Lynda Laird
Mar 6, 2025
Judith “Lynda” Laird died at her home in Jerome, Idaho, on March 6, 2025, after a long illness. She peacefully passed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, surrounded by her family.
Lynda was the daughter of a shepherd, William Benjamin Parsons, and a homemaker, Sarah Elizabeth Lewis Parsons. She was born in the Bruneau Valley of remote Owyhee County on...
Steven Franklin Moss
Mar 4, 2025
Steve Moss, 79, a longtime resident of Jerome, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2025 due to inexplicable reasons. Steve was a big-hearted brother, uncle, friend, and proud United States Air Force veteran. He was born December 19, 1945, in Trenton, NJ, to Karl Moss and Leona Simmons.Steve was the eldest son of a large extended family, which included...
Donald Allen Strunk
Feb 28, 2025
Donald Allen “D.A.” Strunk, 68, of Jerome, Idaho passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. DA was born on January 29, 1957 in Jerome, Idaho to Laman O. Strunk and Bettie (Mason) Strunk, where he grew up playing and riding bikes around town with friends, his two brothers, and little sister, Donna. Baseball and football became the sports he enjoyed, ultimately...