Obituaries

May 18, 2023

A memorial gathering will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Farnsworth Mortuary, 1343 S Lincoln Ave, Jerome.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.farnsworthmortuary.com.

May 14, 2023

Constance “Connie” Ruth Barnes, 82, of Jerome passed away peacefully May 14, 2023 at Creekside Retirement Center in Jerome. Connie was born to Clifton and Reba Richesin in Athens, Tennessee. The family moved to California shortly after her birth.

Connie married Gerald Lee Barnes, October 18, 1958, and they had four children, Tracy (Kara) Barnes; Craig (Alonia) Barnes; Gerald Barnes,...

May 12, 2023

Gloria Patricia McAdam was born to Charles and Estelle Jude on February 4, 1939, in Anoka, Minnesota. She passed away May 12, 2023, at her home in Jerome, Idaho. Gloria and her husband, Leroy McAdam, were married November 10, 1956 in Anoka, Minnesota and resided in Jerome, Idaho since 2007.

Gloria liked to sew a lot, garden a little, and...

May 10, 2023

Josh Davis, 28, of Caldwell, Idaho, passed away May 10, 2023 due to injuries sustained in a longboarding accident.

Josh was born January 10, 1995, in Burley, Idaho, to Joseph Fitzgerald and Sherry Tolman. In 2003 at age 8, he was adopted by his grandparents, Shirley and Mike Davis of Jerome, Idaho.

Throughout Josh’s life he loved being able to...

May 7, 2023

Robert Sylvester Cook passed away May 7, 2023 at Creekside Care Center in Jerome, Idaho at the age of 90. He was a loving son, nephew, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Robert “Bob” was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 18, 1932 to Helen Mary (Bertschy) Cook and Chauncey Joseph Cook. Bob was named after his mother's twin brother,...

May 4, 2023

It is with great sorrow we announce the death of John Russell Weston, Jr. He was born September 23, 1936 to John Russell Weston and Thelma Ozula Stoddard in Pocatello, Idaho.

He grew up during hard times at the end of the depression and the beginning of WWII. It made for tight times. He started out picking nightcrawlers for a...

May 3, 2023

Melinda F. Matthews of Jerome, ID passed away in her home at the age of 66 on May 3, 2023. She was born May 3, 1957 in Spokane, WA to Russell and Margetta Foster. They soon moved to Deary, ID. Growing up, she helped her parents with their grocery store, Foster and Son Food Market. She graduated from Deary High...

May 2, 2023

May 1, 2023

Roberta Lynn Yokley Johnson Pero of Jerome, Idaho left this earth on May 1, 2023 after a short illness. Roberta was born in Ekalaka, Montana on April 15, 1939 to Robert Yokley Jr. and Isabelle Speelmon Yokley.

She was an active member of the Lutheran Church.  She loved to help others and shared her faith through her actions.  Showing kindness,...

Apr 30, 2023

Ruth Helen Fraga, 58, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was born January 20, 1965, in Salmon, Idaho to Louise E. Harper and James C. Harper. Ruth has four siblings; two brothers, William "Bill", and Peter "Pete", and two sisters, Karen and Kathleen "Katie".  

Ruth and Fredy Juan Fraga were married August 9, 2001. Ruth...

Apr 25, 2023

Karen Joyce Haskin, 83, of Jerome passed away, surrounded by her family Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley due to complications of diverticulitis. She was born December 29, 1940, in Burley, Idaho to Harold O. Martindale and Onda M. Anderson Martindale. She attended Burley High School.

Karen married Larry Haskin and they settled in Hailey, Idaho where...

Apr 22, 2023

DeWitt Anton Moss passed away, April 22, 2023 in Goodyear, Arizona. DeWitt was born November 9, 1937 in Wendell, Idaho, the second child of Ferne Kalland Moss and Steeley L. Moss.

DeWitt graduated from Jerome High School in 1955. He married Carolyn Adams on June 29, 1957. He then attended Colorado School of Mines, graduating in 1959, with a degree...

Apr 19, 2023

 

Gerald “Jerry” L. Gough was born and raised in the vicinity of Wendell, Idaho. He was born on December 15, 1934, the son of Sara and Clyde Gough. He passed away April 19, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Jerry attended grade school and high school in Wendell. He joined the United States Navy in January...

Apr 17, 2023

 

Richard Dean Stump, 74, passed away April 17, 2023, in Hagerman, Idaho. He was born May 23, 1948, in Wendell, Idaho to Goldie Irene and Dick Stump.

Dick graduated from Jerome High School in 1967 and later completed some business and technical training. He married the love of his life, Sharon Fultz on August 25, 1967, and together they...

Apr 15, 2023

 

Our dear mother, Ramona Arlene Spencer, sadly passed away peacefully in her sleep April 15, 2023. She was a wonderful woman, a loving and loyal wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and generous friend to so many people in the community.

She was born in Idaho April 14, 1931, but spent most of her younger years living in Southern California where...

Apr 14, 2023

On Thursday, April 13, 2023, Billy Anderson took his last breath on earth, and his first breath in Heaven. Billy was born March 18, 1946 in Wendell, Idaho, the only child of Willis and Iona Anderson.

On January 24, 1977, Billy married his soulmate, Shirley Whiteley. Joining the union was his son, Rocky, and her son, Dustin. Two years later,...

Apr 9, 2023

Jennifer Lynn “Jen” Diehl, 71, a long-time resident of Jerome, passed away Sunday April 9, 2023. Born in Wendell, Idaho on December 13, 1951, she was the oldest child of Ted and Beverly (Eggers) Diehl.  She had three siblings, Marilee, Wade and Jerry.

Jen attended schools in Buhl from kindergarten through her sophomore year in high school, graduating from Jerome...

Apr 9, 2023

Jimmie “Jim” Mack Fletcher, Jr, 69, of Jerome passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family in Jerome, Idaho on April 9, 2023. Jim was born January 22, 1954 in Ravenna, Ohio to Jimmie Fletcher, Sr. and Irene Fletcher.

Throughout life, Jim was a very adventurous man and was able to explore the United States during his 30 years of...

Apr 7, 2023

Elisha Lee Nab, 45, loving mother and amazing friend to many, passed away April 7, 2023, from a hard battle with cancer. She was surrounded by friends and family. Elisha was born June 14, 1977, in the great state of good old Idaho to Robin Nab and Kelli Priest. She grew up in a close-knit family with her brother, Rory...

Mar 27, 2023

Bruce Thomas Bragg, 87, of Jerome passed away peacefully at his home in Jerome, Idaho, March 27, 2023. Bruce was born November 27, 1935, in Jerome, to Elmore J. Bragg and Dorothy Bragg. He was born in his Uncle Clyde’s house north of town and lived in Jerome for his entire life, aside from the time he spent in the...