Obituaries

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...

Mar 24, 2023

 

William Nelson “Bill” Watts passed away March 24, 2023. He was born May 30, 1936 to Woodrow and Anna Lee Watts in Jerome, Idaho.

Bill served in the United States Air Force and was an Idaho State Police Officer for several years. He also earned his accounting degree from Boise State University, working as an accountant and tax auditor...

Mar 22, 2023

Jean Ellen Hartshorn, 87, of Tracy, California, passed away March 22, 2023 at her home.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Friday, March 31, 2023, at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 216 2nd Ave E, Jerome, Idaho.

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

Mar 19, 2023

JOE

Joe Marcie Arellano was born May 16, 1927, to Fred and Thelma Roy Arellano in Silver Cliff, Colorado. He passed away on June 11, 2022, in Quartzsite, Arizona.

Joe attended school in Sliver Cliff before moving to Salida, Colorado. He then moved to Florence, Colorado, and finished school in Richmond, California where he worked at Kiser Shipyards. Joe entered...

Mar 18, 2023

Billy Gene Slaughter, 80, of Jerome, Idaho, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, into the arms of Jesus. He was our beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend.

Billy was born August 3, 1942, in Roosevelt, Oklahoma to Eugene and Ethel Slaughter. The family moved to California where he would grow up with his younger brother, Carl. He graduated from David...

Mar 14, 2023

On March 14, 2023, the Honorable Thomas Harold “Borg” Borresen of Jerome, Idaho, cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and pillar of his community passed away at the age of 73.  Tom was born in Blackfoot, Idaho on August 19, 1949, to Conrad and Margaret Borresen. He is survived by his wife Trish; two children, Natalie (William) Hunter and Andrew...

Mar 5, 2023

Josephine (Foster) West, age 95, was born December 20, 1927 in Salmon, Idaho. She passed on March 5, 2023.

Josephine was raised in Salmon, Idaho by her Grandparents, Willard Edmond Foster and Etta Rachl Knowles.  She spent the last part of her life in Jerome, Idaho with Homer West.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Willard Edmond Foster; four...

Feb 25, 2023

Verna Ruth Lamm, 91, of Jerome, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at her home in Jerome, Idaho surrounded by her family. 

Verna was born in Lyman, Idaho to Asael R. Simmons and Nellie Mae Smith Simmons on March 21, 1931.  The family moved to Jerome and farmed north of town. Verna attended the Jerome schools. 

Verna married Ralph Lamm...