Obituaries

Juanita Mae Luper

Juanita Mae Luper

Jun 9, 2025

Juanita Mae Luper, the last of her generation in our extended family, headed to Heaven on June 9, 2025, with family by her side. She was born May 19, 1928, to Jonathan and Frances (Blackston) Allred in Compton, Arkansas. Juanita married T. Russell Luper on August 10, 1946, and soon moved to Idaho. She never lost her sweet southern accent...

Emily Jeanne Brooks

Emily Jeanne Brooks

Jun 3, 2025

Emily Jeanne (Jeanne) Brooks, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at home.

She was born to Wayne and Lila Weigle on October 29, 1929 (Black Friday!) and grew up on the family farm and sheep ranch north of Jerome. Some of her favorite memories were lambing season, feeding bum lambs, and...

Pauline Patheal

Pauline Patheal

Jun 2, 2025

Pauline Patheal of Jerome, Idaho, passed away on June 2, 2025, at the age of 88, surrounded by family. Pauline was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, Leroy; daughter, Paula; grandchildren, Tori, Chase, Devlyn, and Paige; and great-grandchildren, DJ, Madisyn, and Gage.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 28, 2025, at...

Jennie Moretti

Jennie Moretti

Jun 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our little ravioli maker on June 1, 2025, from dementia.

Jennie was born on January 7, 1934, to Giovanni Pacini and Madaline Borboa in Los Banos, California. She was the 6th child of 13 and had to quit school at the end of the 8th grade to work on the...

Brett Theodore Dixon

Brett Theodore Dixon

Jun 1, 2025

Brett Theodore Dixon, born on May 23, 1964, in Willow, California, passed away on June 1, 2025. He was a prominent figure in his community, passionately involved in both his career and local activities, including his role as a member of the Jerome Fair Board.

Brett was the owner of Snake River Tree Service, a business he established in 2013, which...

Edmund Layton Webb III

Edmund Layton Webb III

May 26, 2025

Edmund Layton Webb III, at the age of 64, died peacefully in Twin Falls on May 26th 2025 surrounded by family, from an illness.

He was born on December 21, 1960 to Edmund (Ted) Webb, Jr. and Annette Rock in Boise, Idaho. He was the oldest of 6 brothers and sisters who looked up to him, and was regarded by those...

Marleen Pitcher Machen

Marleen Pitcher Machen

May 23, 2025

Marleen Pitcher Machen was born to George Parley Pitcher and Clara Jenevie Barnett at their home in Smithfield, Utah. They moved to the Idaho Falls, Idaho area when she was three months old. She had one older sister, Carol, and three younger sisters, Jackie, Colleen, and Vickie. (Colleen passed away shortly after birth). A brother, Buzzy (George Parley), rounded out...

Bryan Elliot Sturgeon

Bryan Elliot Sturgeon

May 20, 2025

Bryan Elliot Sturgeon sadly passed away on May 20, 2025, due to a heart condition. Bryan left this world way too soon at only 50 years old. He will be deeply missed by his loved ones. Bryan was born on April 17, 1975, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Joe and Sandra Sturgeon.

Growing up in Twin Falls made it easy for...

Nadean Whitaker Smith

Nadean Whitaker Smith

May 19, 2025

Nadean Whitaker Smith was born September 18, 1947 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Donald Wilson Whitaker and Velma Hale. She passed away suddenly at home with her granddaughter by her side. She was 77.

Nadean is survived by her children, Karl (Pam) Smith and Dericx (Candi) Smith; grandchildren, Kyra (Bradley) Germann; Kaycie (Cody) Keller; Taylor (Lexi) Smith; Brecx, Regan and Randi...

Jayden Dovenmuehler

Jayden Dovenmuehler

May 19, 2025

Forever in our hearts, Loved beyond measure.

Graveside Service will be held at 6:00 pm Friday, May 30, 2025 at the Jerome Cemetery, 701 West I Street, Jerome. 

Memories and condolences may be shared on Jayden's Memorial Webpage at www.farnmsworthmortuary.com.

Randall Lee Duckworth

Randall Lee Duckworth

May 18, 2025

Randall Lee Duckworth, 80, of Jerome, passed away May 18, 2025.

Obituary details are pending.

Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, June 13, 2025, at Farnsworth Mortuary, 1343 S Lincoln Ave, Jerome.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Randall's memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com.

Della Darlene Rundall

Della Darlene Rundall

May 8, 2025

Della Rundall was born December 13, 1957, and left us to fly with the angels on May 8, 2025.

She loved to play bingo and go to the senior center, attending meetings with 9 years sober, and loved the AA program and her friends.

She is survived by two sons, Brian Stites (Misha) of Boise and Sterling Lewellen of Missouri; sisters, Barbie...

Sandra Lee Hyk

Sandra Lee Hyk

May 6, 2025

Sandra L. Hyk, known by many as Sandy, and by a lucky few as Gaga, passed away on May 6, 2025, at the age of 79. She was a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, a sister, a horsewoman, an artist, a writer, a survivor, and a force of nature unlike any other.

Sandy was born on January 8, 1946, in Ironton,...

Gayle Carolene Kuhn

Gayle Carolene Kuhn

May 4, 2025

Gayle Carolene (Moore) Kuhn, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of May 4, 2025, at Alpine Manor in Kimberly, Idaho. Gayle was born Feb 2, 1946, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Walter and Faye Moore. She spent her childhood growing up with her older sister, Doris, in Buhl, Idaho. She attended Buhl schools where she was active...

Leo R. Becker

Leo R. Becker

May 1, 2025

Leo R. Becker, 83, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at his home in Charles City, Iowa.

Leo was born on April 25, 1942, in Farmington, Minnesota, to John Andrew Becker and Rose Margaret Gores Becker. The youngest of 10 children, he was surrounded by love and family. Together, he and his siblings said many prayers, the speed of which depended...

Joey Lloyd Davis

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

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

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

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

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...