Obituaries
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,...
Steve Erwin Williams
Feb 20, 2025
Steve E. Williams was born on March 28, 1940 in Soda Springs Idaho to Jared and Mildred Williams. He was the middle child with a big sister Sharon and a little brother Ralph. He was raised in Wendell, Idaho where his father ran Williams Builders and Farms Supply.
He graduated from Wendell High School in 1958. He moved to Boise to...
LaVerna Lee Wade
Feb 16, 2025
LaVerna Lee Wade, 82, of Jerome passed away February 16, 2025 at her home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11am, Friday, March 14, 2025 at Farnsworth Mortuary, 1343 S Lincoln Ave, Jerome.
Obituary Details are Pending
Arthur Howard Cristler
Feb 13, 2025
Arthur “Art” Cristler passed away on February 13, 2025. Art was born January 1, 1948 in Buffalo, Wyoming to Howard L. and Rena "Doris" Cristler, and raised in Riverton, Wyoming.
After graduating from Riverton High School in 1966 he attended the University of Wyoming and then enlisted in the Army from 1969 through 1971, finishing with an honorable discharge. He then...
Carol Vanhoozer
Feb 12, 2025
Carol Annette Vanhoozer, 64, of Jerome passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2025. Service Details will be announced in the Spring.
Obituary Details are Pending.
Margaret Ann Veon
Feb 12, 2025
Margie Veon was born, Margaret Ann FitzGibbon November 17, 1952 to her parents, Edward and Mary FitzGibbon. Margie was the 2nd to youngest of 5 siblings: 1 older brother, 2 older sisters and 2 younger sisters. Margie and her family were from Temple City, California. Margie graduated from Temple City High School in 1971. Margie married Kim Edward Veon in...
Domingos S. Gomes
Feb 3, 2025
With profound sadness, we share the passing of Domingos S. Gomes, who departed this life in the early hours of Monday, February 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 77 years old.
Domingos was born on April 17, 1947, in Lajes, Azores, Portugal, and grew up in the village of São Brás. The youngest of five children with...
Drury Michael Sitter
Feb 2, 2025
We mourn the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Dru Sitter, who left this world on February 2, 2025, at the age of 61.
Dru was born November 22, 1963, in Seattle, King County, Washington, to Vern and Leota Sitter.
Throughout his life, Dru worked as a dedicated Boiler Operator, always providing for his family and setting an example...
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