Obituaries
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...
William LeRoy Kingsland
Mar 31, 2025
William (Bill) LeRoy Kingsland, age 85, went home to the Lord Jesus Christ on March 31, 2025. William was born on July 10, 1939, in Jerome, Idaho to Alfred and Lillie Kingsland.
Bill moved to California in 1956, where he met and married the love of his life Mary Jane Lembke. Together, they raised their two children, Connie and William.
Bill worked...
David Jay Markus
2025
David Jay Markus was born in 1962, in Anaheim, California, and passed away in 2025. He graduated from Valley Christian High School in Cerritos, California, and spent much of his adult life in both California and Idaho.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Kathy Markus (née Petruzzelli), a devoted wife whose care and commitment never wavered; his...
Gail Orrin Wolfe
Mar 27, 2025
Gail Orrin Wolfe, passed away on March 27, 2025, leaving behind his wife, Margaret; children, Crystal and David; and many other family members and friends.
A Celebration of Gail’s Life will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, April 4, 2025 at Calvary Chapel, 900 N Lincoln Ave, Jerome.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Gail’s memorial webpage at...
Christopher Kyle Gibson
Mar 26, 2025
Christopher Kyle Gibson passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 surrounded by family at home in Hagerman, Idaho. He was 75 years old. He died after a diagnosis of mesothelioma in late 2024.
Chris was born to William and Jean Gibson on Monday, January 30, 1950 in Berea, Ohio. In 1964, he moved to California. He married Jennie Van Dyk in...
Ada Marie Mobley
Mar 24, 2025
Ada Marie Mobley, age of 86, a lifelong daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother passed away peacefully at her home in Jerome Idaho on March 24, 2025, where she had resided for over 60 years.
Ada was born on May 16, 1938, to Arthur and Helen Dey in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was a Licensed Cosmetologist and worked...
Joyce Elaine Taylor
Mar 18, 2025
Joyce Elaine Taylor, 82, of Jerome, passed away on March 18, 2025, at Desano Place in Jerome, Idaho.
Joyce was born on February 17, 1943, in Burley, Idaho, to Glenn and Beth Funk. She was lovingly raised by her grandma, Clara Funk. She attended Miller Elementary and graduated from Burley High School in 1961 with honors. The summer before her senior...
MelissaKay Doris Babbitt
Mar 12, 2025
MelissaKay Doris “Missy” Babbitt, 37, of Jerome passed away March 12, 2025. She was born August 1, 1987 in Missoula, Montana to Robert Babbitt and JoLynn Eichert. Missy graduated from Roseville High School in Roseville, California in 2007.
Missy did not attend a specific church but was a proud child of God. She had many hobbies including coloring, painting, fishing, playing...
Robert Scott Keeney
Mar 11, 2025
Robert Scott Keeney, known to all as simply “Scott,” lived a life full of creativity, adventure, and unwavering dedication to the people he loved. Born on January 6, 1952, in Denver, Colorado, to Charles Donald Keeney and Marian Joyce Keeney, Scott had a deep appreciation for beauty—whether in nature, art, or the perfect, one-of-a-kind find.
A graduate of the University of...
Richard John Hellewell
Mar 10, 2025
Richard (Dick) John Hellewell was born in Salt Lake City on November 23, 1933 to Esther Clawson and Glen Caffall. He was later adopted by his real father, Joseph Hellewell, and proudly carried his surname throughout his life. Dick had four sisters—Beverly, LaRae, Sherry, and Barbara—as well as one brother Jerry.
Dick married his high-school sweetheart, Jan Sutherland. They were married...
Sparr Gordon McKnight
Mar 9, 2025
Sparr Gordan McKnight, a beloved father, friend, and outlaw, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on March 9, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on May 21, 1970, Sparr lived a life full of joy, adventure, and laughter.
Sparr was known for his love of family, friends, hotrods, motorcycles, hard work, and causing mischief. His infectious sense...
Terri Lynn Lewis
Mar 9, 2025
Terri Lynn Lewis, 67, passed away March 9, 2025, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley surrounded by her family. Terri was born February 19, 1958, to Garlene and Hershel Shook. The first born of three children.
Terri started a lifelong career at St. Benedict’s at the age of 16 as a dietary aid. She took a short break to attend two semesters...
Judith Lynda Laird
Mar 6, 2025
Judith “Lynda” Laird died at her home in Jerome, Idaho, on March 6, 2025, after a long illness. She peacefully passed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, surrounded by her family.
Lynda was the daughter of a shepherd, William Benjamin Parsons, and a homemaker, Sarah Elizabeth Lewis Parsons. She was born in the Bruneau Valley of remote Owyhee County on...
Steven Franklin Moss
Mar 4, 2025
Steve Moss, 79, a longtime resident of Jerome, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2025 due to inexplicable reasons. Steve was a big-hearted brother, uncle, friend, and proud United States Air Force veteran. He was born December 19, 1945, in Trenton, NJ, to Karl Moss and Leona Simmons.Steve was the eldest son of a large extended family, which included...
Donald Allen Strunk
Feb 28, 2025
Donald Allen “D.A.” Strunk, 68, of Jerome, Idaho passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. DA was born on January 29, 1957 in Jerome, Idaho to Laman O. Strunk and Bettie (Mason) Strunk, where he grew up playing and riding bikes around town with friends, his two brothers, and little sister, Donna. Baseball and football became the sports he enjoyed, ultimately...
Alex Arrien Taber
Feb 27, 2025
Alex Arrien Taber, age 20 of Shoshone, ID, passed away suddenly on February 27, 2025, in Moscow, ID, surrounded by family and close friends. Alex was born May 19, 2004, to Chris Taber and Lynda Lezamiz in Twin Falls, ID. He attended Shoshone schools, participated in football and basketball, and graduated with honors in 2022. After graduation, he became a...
David Wynn Conner
Feb 25, 2025
David Wynn Conner, 75, of Dietrich Idaho, passed away on February 25, 2025, surrounded by family and close friends. Born July 11, 1949, to Thomas “Wid” Conner and Edna Belle Conner.
David attended Shoshone High School and graduated in 1967. He worked on the Union Pacific Railroad for several years before being drafted into the United States Army in 1969. He...
Leonor L. Zamora-Leon
Feb 24, 2025
Leonor L. Zamora-Leon, 75, of Jerome, passed away February 24, 2025.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, with a viewing beginning at 1:00 pm, Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Jerome Stake Center, 26 North Tiger Drive, Jerome.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Leonor's memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com.
Anne Eldora Walgamott
Feb 21, 2025
Anne Eldora Walgamott, 93, of Jerome died February 21, 2025 at The DeSano Place Care Facility in Jerome with her family by her side. She was born April 29, 1931 in Ogden, Utah, to Annie May (Pugh) Shipley and George Shipley. She was raised in Jerome, where she met her husband, Thomas E. Walgamott. They were married October 18, 1947...
Shawna Kay Harbaugh
Feb 21, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of Shawna Kay Harbaugh.
Shawna was born February 23, 1959, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Adeline Marie Dickson Parrott and Bruce Roger Parrott. She passed away February 21, 2025, after being released by the earthly bonds of pain that have held her down for so long. Her chains have been broken,...
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