Obituaries

Sep 4, 2024

Yolanda Kay Newberry passed away at home on September 4, 2024, with her husband, family and Bandit by her side. She was born on June 29, 1959, to Alfred and Audrey Crisp. She was the oldest of two other sisters and the middle sibling of five brothers. Yolanda was raised in Twin Falls where she later met the love of...

Aug 31, 2024

Joe Thomas Hawk, 72, passed away at his home August 31, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. Joe was born July 12, 1952 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Verl Thomas Hawk and Harold David Hawk, along with six siblings. He graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1971.

On Sept 7, 1973, Joe married the love of his life and...

Aug 30, 2024

Tracy Lynn Rue, beloved father and dedicated service member, passed away on August 30, 2024, at the age of 57. Born on May 25, 1967, to Roger Rue and Karen (Rue) Gardner in Renton, Washington and raised in Jerome, Idaho, Tracy's journey was marked by his unwavering commitment to family and country. 

A proud graduate of Idaho State University with a...

Aug 29, 2024

Michael John Christiansen, 73, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by his family on Aug. 29, 2024. Michael was born to Willis and Mary Lou Hoggan Christiansen on Sept. 14, 1950 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was the second of four children. He was raised on a...

Aug 19, 2024

Karen Jean Andrew, 79, of Jerome passed away August 19, 2024 at her home.

Aug 18, 2024

Aug 16, 2024

Merlin LaVoy Leavitt died August 15, 2024 at Bennett Hills in Gooding, Idaho. Born to Merlin and Hertha Leavitt, he was big brother to Ray Dean Leavitt, dec., Sue Gwin (Roy), Peggy Cavote (Steve), and Janna Lynn, dec. 

Merlin married Dawn, and they later divorced. Merlin then married Judy, and although they also divorced, they remained close friends. Merlin had three...

Aug 15, 2024

Larry Lee Culver, born December 31, 1946, in Yates Center, Kansas, passed away August 15, 2024 in Twin Falls, Idaho after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was the beloved son of Lawrence Clifton Culver and Murel Irene Shepard and the oldest of seven children. 

At the age of nine, Larry's family made a memorable journey, driving through winter weather to...

Aug 12, 2024

Margarita "Margie" Aguirre Chavez, 58, of Jerome passed August 12, 2024. 

Funeral Mass will be held at 11am, Thursday August 22, 2024 at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, Jerome.

Aug 9, 2024

Marian Ruth Walker Reid, age 92, died August 9, 2024, at Serenity Transitional Care Center in Twin Falls, Idaho, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 10, 1932, to Frank and Idella Walker of Jerome, Idaho. Mom was the baby of the family of four. After attending Lincoln Elementary and Jerome High School, she met a handsome young...

Aug 7, 2024

Robert William Walker, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024, in Wendell, Idaho. Born on December 16, 1948, in Vernal, Utah, to Franklin Richardson and Helen Henderson Walker, Robert was the sixth of eight children, growing up alongside his twin brother, Richard, and their loving siblings, Gerald, Reese, Elaine, Patricia, and Rosemary. Later, their...

Aug 7, 2024

The Robin has flown. Mary was born April 22, 1926, in New York City, the daughter of William H Michaels and Ethel Apman Michaels. She was one of many Marys in the extended family, so naturally acquired a nickname, “Robin,” inspired by her red hair. 

She grew up in Pleasantville, New York, where she excelled at French, Latin, piano, Girl Scouting,...

Aug 4, 2024

Marijane Kober, aged 83, passed away in her family home on Sunday, August 4, 2024, surrounded by photos and memories of the loved ones she cherished. Born to Robert and Grace Hodge on February 3, 1941, and married to her sweetheart in 1964. 

Marijane was a pillar in her home wholly devoted to raising her children, loving her husband of 51...

Aug 1, 2024

Daniel Jay Orders, age 70, passed away in Twin Falls, Idaho on August 1, 2024 due to multiple complications after surgery. He will be greatly missed.

Dan was born on May 10, 1954 at The Dalles, Oregon. He was raised in American Falls, Idaho where he graduated from high school. He left the family farm to attend the Automotive Technician Program...

Jul 31, 2024

Jason Eugene Daniels passed away in Boise, Idaho, on August 1, 2024. Jason was born June 27, 1990, in Brawley, California to Michael and Terry Daniels. He attended Jerome School, CSI, and recently CWI, as he was working towards getting his HVAC license. While attending CWI, he was working for RM Industrial as an HVAC apprentice.

Jason married Tera Rockwell in...

Jul 31, 2024

Randall M. Rector departed this earthly world unexpectedly on Wednesday July 31, 2024 at his home in Jerome, Idaho. Randall was born to Duane "Max" and Lillian Rector on December 6, 1954 in Twin Falls, Idaho. 

As a child, Randall attended Clover Lutheran school and then graduated from Castleford High School. Later, he went on to college, and graduated from Lewis...

Jul 30, 2024

Yolanda Rangel-Mata, 38, of Jerome, passed away July 30, 2024.

A viewing will be held from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Monday, August 5, 2024, at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 216 2nd Ave E, Jerome. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Burial will conclude at the Jerome Cemetery.

Memories and condolences...

Jul 26, 2024

Dirk Clarkson passed away at home on July 26, 2024 at the age of 69.

Dirk was born in Jerome, Idaho on October 20, 1954 to Vern Clarkson and Sharon Paskett. He grew up in Logan, Utah and Jerome, Idaho. After graduating from Jerome High School, he dabbled in college and work opportunities until the collapse of the Teton Dam drew...

Jul 22, 2024

Bradford James Craig passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at the age of 29, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and inclusivity that touched countless lives.

Born in Salt Lake City on April 30, 1995, to Barrett and Rachel Craig, Bradford (Brad, as he liked to be called) exemplified from an early age a remarkable ability to connect deeply with others....

Jul 19, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Chojnacky, 83, of Jerome, Idaho passed away on July 19, 2024. Elizabeth had a beautiful life and amazing family. Her parents were Enos and Lois Andrews. Elizabeth was born on her mother’s birthday in Twin Falls, Idaho on March 21. Her family lived in Twin Falls until November of 1947 when they moved to a farm in Wendell,...