Obituaries

Jul 17, 2024

Oct 9, 2024

Emma Louise Brandon, 90 years of age from Springfield, Illinois, passed away on October 9, 2024 peacefully with her family by her side. A classic Italian mom with a penchant for hospitality and strong-willed personality, she loved people by sharing her unique character traits with others throughout her life.

Born on January 19, 1934 to Italian immigrant parents Luigi and Anna...

Nov 13, 2024

Robert “Bob” Glen Jackson, 73, of Jerome, Idaho, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, surrounded by his children.

Bob was born on February 21, 1951, to Glen and Claribel Smith Jackson in Wendell, Idaho. The third of four children, he grew up in Jerome, Idaho, where he attended school. He later studied welding at the College of Southern Idaho (CSI)...

Nov 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our California Raisin, Marsha Ann Nance, on November 12, 2024 at the age of 75. Marsha was born on December 16, 1948 in Los Angeles, California, to Wallace "Wally" and Ruth (Tilley) Vance.

Marsha was married to Stephan Edward Nance for 54 years and together they had two children. Marsha...

Nov 11, 2024

Wayne Riley Slone passed peacefully in his home on November 10, 2024. Wayne was born in a small town of Wister, Oklahoma to Grace and Hershel Slone on December 12, 1950. He was the first of what would end up being 9 siblings. 

He finished high school in Wister before joining the United States Army. He went to serve as an...

Nov 9, 2024

EllaMay Zillig Jorgenson passed peacefully surrounded by family at St. Luke’s Medical Center on November 9, 2024. She was born February 22, 1940 in Ainsworth, Nebraska to William A. Zillig and Nellie M. Zillig. She was the youngest of five siblings. At the age of 5, her family moved to Homedale, Idaho. She attended schools in Homedale until high school,...

Nov 8, 2024

Mark Richard Humphries was born in Jerome, Idaho to parents, Corbett Humphries and Sally Leo Humphries.  

Mark graduated from Jerome High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He rose to the rank of Master Sargeant. He served two years in Germany, fought two years in Korea, and six years in Viet Nam. He was combat wounded and received three...

Nov 6, 2024

James "Jim" Leo Fetterly, 94, passed away in Jerome, ID, on November 6, 2024. Born on May 16, 1930, in Oswego, NY. James dedicated his life to serving his country, community, and family. Everyone who met Jim became friends with him immediately. 

At a young age, James entered The United States Air Force, where he received his HSE. James proudly served...

Nov 5, 2024

It is with heavy and saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend John Lage. On the cold morning of January 23, of 1958 William C. Lage and Betty G. Lage of East Ely, Nevada, welcomed a baby boy. John was preceded in death by his parents and older sister, Deborah. He is survived by his brother,...

Nov 4, 2024

Josephine “Josie” Natividad Fernandez was called home by our Heavenly Father on Monday, November 4, 2024, to be reunited with her beloved husband Joe, and all her family and friends who preceded her in death.

Josie was born June 3, 1939, in Taos, New Mexico. She was the first child born to Mary “Minnie” & Maximo Branchal. She was later joined...

Nov 3, 2024

David Karl Smith was born February 21, 1946 in Malad City, Idaho to Karl Maeser Smith and Retha Mae Dukes Smith. He passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024 with his wife of 57 years at his side. He was 78. 

David is survived by his wife, Nadean Whitaker Smith; his children, Karl (Pam) and Dericx (Candi) Smith; grandchildren, Kyra (Bradley)...

Nov 3, 2024

Phyllis Wolverton Thompson, 97, was born to Edith Osterhout and William Hopkin Wolverton in Declo, Idaho on August 9, 1927. She was the 10th child of 13, having eight brothers and four sisters.

Phyllis spent her life loving, nurturing, and supporting her family. She was this way with the family she grew up in and the family she brought into this...

Nov 1, 2024

Joshua Wade McIntyre, 42, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed unexpectedly on November 1, 2024. Joshua spent his last living days celebrating a weekend in Seattle where he got to cheer on his favorite team, the Buffalo Bills, from the second row with one of his best friends, Chris Major. His last moments of life were filled with love, excitement, and...

Oct 29, 2024

With deep sorrow and profound gratitude for his life, we announce the passing of Dutch Zuiderveld, a man after God's own heart. Dutch was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandpa, and beloved uncle. He adored his family and lifted them up in faithful, daily prayer. His boundless compassion inspired those around him, offering them purpose and hope for a...

Oct 26, 2024

Bruce left this world on October 26, 2024 due to Parkinson's disease. Bruce was born on September 3, 1957 to Elvin and Polley Hunt, he was the third child of this union. Bruce was raised in the Price area and went to school there as well, and graduated from Emery High. He worked a lot of various jobs there until...

Oct 21, 2024

Karen Elaine (Stephens) Storey passed peacefully into the next life on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Ashley Manor in Jerome, Idaho. She was 85 years old. Karen was born May 31, 1939, in Ogden, Utah, to L. Zack and Helen (Gravis) Stephens. She was the first child born into this family and was later followed by her brother, Larry, and...

Oct 20, 2024

Ruth Elizabeth Dawson, daughter of Harold Joseph Dawson and Atheline Lucille (Harvey) Dawson, was born at Los Angeles County Hospital in Los Angeles, California on October 23, 1934. She passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024 – just 3 days shy of her 90 th birthday. Many of her friends had kept vigil with her during the seven days of...

Oct 13, 2024

Sammy Joe Hawkins went peacefully home to be with his Savior October 13, 2024. Sammy was born March 4, 1943 to Sam and Lenna Hawkins of Harrison, Arkansas. Even though the Hawkins family relocated to Jerome, Idaho, they made frequent trips back to Arkansas to visit family during Sammy’s younger years. Sammy was a storyteller and often shared fondly his...

Oct 12, 2024

Maurice D. Miller, 87, of Jerome passed away October 12, 2024. He was born June 14, 1937, in Hailey, Idaho and lived a full and wonderful life.

Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Shilo Inn, 780 Lindsay Blvd. Idaho Falls, Idaho. 

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on...

Oct 12, 2024

Gayla Lynn Blom was born in Boise, ID on June 22, 1955. She was the 10th child of a family of 11 children. She lived in Boise until May 1967 when the family relocated to Wendell, ID. She finished her schooling and worked at Wendell Manor up until she married John Blom in 1974. John and Gayla resided most of...