Obituaries

Sep 3, 2021

On September 3, 2021, Layne Kenneth Hall was lifted with amazing grace from the arms of his loving family to join his beloved wife, Bev, in eternal rest. Layne was born on January 2, 1938, to Herman and Rozann Hall. He and his brother, Hugh, were raised on the family farm north of Jerome.

On August 31,...

Aug 29, 2021

Dorothy Alice Eagle, 90, of Edgewood, New Mexico, and formerly of Hagerman, Idaho, went to her eternal rest on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Dorothy was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 20, 1930, the daughter of Joseph Lynch, a WW I veteran, and Dorothy Chessman Lynch of Somerville, Massachusetts. She was devoted to the love of her...

Aug 28, 2021

Walter Eugene Woolf, of Jerome, Idaho, passed away on August 28, 2021, surrounded by family and friends. He was born to parents, James Arthur Woolf and Alberta Loretta Gemperline, on August 24, 1947, in Springfield, Ohio. He married Jackie Carlyne Peterson, the love of his life, in 1969.

Walt entered the United States Navy in 1966. His...

Aug 26, 2021

Lois Jean "Jeanne" Vandiver died on August 26, 2021, after a short illness, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho surrounded by her immediate family. She was born February 16, 1939 to Clarence and Gracie Lucile Morrow, in Madisonville, Kentucky and raised in Nebo, Kentucky, just 10 miles from Madisonville. When she was 13, Clarence remarried Mary Jane...

Aug 21, 2021

Wayne Leland Fattig was born September 4, 1927 and passed to our Heavenly Father on August 21, 2021. Wayne was the third son of Elmer and Ruth Heldenbrand Fattig. He attended school in Ringgold, Nebraska where he was taught by his cousin, Margaret Fowler. In 1941, the family moved to Idaho and purchased the dairy farm where he resided...

Aug 20, 2021

Ruth Lee Gutierrez was born to Casey Lockyer and Albert Gutierrez on August 20, 2021. Our beautiful baby girl left with angel wings the same day. She was surrounded by her family with lots of love and prayers. Ruth will always and forever be in our hearts.

Ruth is survived by her parents; brothers, Troy and Anthony;...

Aug 9, 2021

Aurora Danielle Maddox, infant daughter of Alyssa Nicholson and Jordan Maddox, passed away unexpectedly Monday August 9, 2021 at her home in Jerome, Idaho surrounded by her loving family.

Aurora was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on July 29, 2021, and in addition to her parents, Alyssa and Jordan, she is survived by her older sister, Roxanne Arielle...

Aug 4, 2021

Lorean, known to some as “Queenie”, a kind, loving, beautiful lady went home to the Lord on August 4, 2021. She was born to David Henry and Delphia Ann Kennison on April 15, 1924 in Jerome, Idaho where she was raised.

As a girl, she babysat in trade for piano lessons. She became an excellent violinist and...

Aug 2, 2021

Phillip “Max” Coy of Jerome, Idaho passed away August 2, 2021. He was born July 3, 1941 in Ogden, Utah to Phillip D. Coy and Dorothy Ethel McGee Coy. Max graduated from Ben Lomond High School in Ogden, Utah. After graduating, he entered the Marine Corp for six years. Most of his time was spent in Japan and at...

Jul 24, 2021

Billy Joe Johnson passed away peacefully into the hands of the Lord July 24, 2021 at his home in Jerome, Idaho, with his family by his side praying that the Lord would take him quickly to relieve his suffering. The Lord was so gracious, the last words Bill spoke were, “Jesus, I’m ready.” and shortly thereafter he passed.  He...

Jul 20, 2021

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Lola Michelle Carpenter, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away at the age of 95. Born on September 11, 1925, Lola came to the United States from France with her daughter and first husband in 1952. She shared her keen eye for fashion while working at fine dress shops and department stores until...

Jul 5, 2021

Sheldon Wade Ford, age 39, of Jerome, Idaho passed away July 5, 2021. He was born December 28, 1981 in Burley, Idaho, the handsome son of Ralph Patrick Ford and Laura Ford Vanderstelt. He married Rebecca Ford on August 11, 2018 in Fairfield, Idaho.

This man was so caring, so loving, a total goofball, smart, and witty....

Jul 4, 2021

The Pitcher Family said goodbye to our very own Pillar of Strength and a Man of an undeniable Love for his family, George Parley Pitcher, favorably known as “Buzz” peacefully rode his last ride on July 4, 2021.

Severe COPD has slowed Buzz down for many years, but while his body struggled his mind was sharp and...

Jul 4, 2021

Arthur James “Jim” Silva passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021.  He was born in Wendell, Idaho on May 31, 1945 to Floyd and Dorothy (Swope) Silva.

Jim attended elementary and high school in Shoshone, Idaho.  He was in the Air Force for four years, stationed at Kinchloe Air Force Base, in Michigan.  He spent almost the...

Jun 30, 2021

Joanne Bartlett Gough 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 30, 2021, with her family by her side, losing her battle with cancer. Providence smiled down on Marjorie and Hershel Bartlett of Bakersfield, CA when daughter, Joanne, was born on April 14, 1947. Her life in California was brief because the family moved to Jerome, ID when she was...

Jun 27, 2021

Carol Ruth Porter was born July 21, 1960 in Lusk, Wyoming to Carl and Dorthy Porter. She was their fourth child. Carol’s father worked on an oil rig and moved his family with him from town to town in Wyoming. By the time Carol was 6 years old, the family had moved 56 times. Carol’s mother stopped counting after...

Jun 25, 2021

Julia Diane “Judy” Kehrer Turpin, 77, of Jerome passed away June 25, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Boise. She was born July 13, 1943 at St. Valentine’s Hospital, Wendell, Idaho, to Robert and Roberta Kehrer, the youngest child, and only girl, joining brothers, Robert, David, and Jack; all surviving her. The family lived on their homestead in a small...

Jun 16, 2021

Loren K. “Joe” Skaug, age 80, passed away on June 16, 2021, due to complications from surgery and heart attack.  He was born on June 5, 1941, to Rev. Merrill C. and Ruby M. Skaug in Tacoma, Washington.  After the age of two, Skaug enjoyed the remainder of his life in Idaho, spending his early years in Sandpoint and...

Jun 16, 2021

Arvella Martin Hendrickson, 99, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2021 in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Arvella was born on August 4, 1921 in Hilliard, Wyoming to Sarah Hutchinson Martin and Joseph Moroni Martin. She was one of fourteen children.

Arvella, a life-long learner, graduated from high school a year early. She then earned a teaching...

Jun 12, 2021

Diana Lee Suter passed away June 12, 2021 peacefully in her home surrounded by family after a long battle with COPD. Diana was born June 10, 1958 to Angus and Leona Twitchell in Cottonwood, Idaho. She was the 5th child of a family of 13.

Diana graduated in Hagerman, Idaho in 1977 where she met Rocky Rasmussen. She welcomed...