Obituaries

Leah Camp

May 27, 2021

LIFE SKETCH

On July 5, 1933 in Henefer, Utah a baby girl was born to Ralph and Elda Pace. They named her Leah. She grew up mostly in Hoytsville, Utah and attended North Summit High School where she was a cheer leader. She then attended the University of Utah where she also was a cheer leader and majored...

Caroline Griffith

May 27, 2021

Caroline Joan (DeMaio) Griffith was born December 11, 1943, in Los Angeles, California to James and Carrie Helen DeMaio. She had two brothers, James and Dennis, and three sisters, Patricia, Lorraine and Judy. She attended Downey High School and graduated in 1961.

On June 1, 1963 she married Jimmie Dale Griffith and had two daughters, Teara Jean...

Misti King

May 23, 2021

Misti was born August 25, 1971, at Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland, California to her parents, Steve and Debby (Swainston) King. Born a Navy brat, Misti had the opportunity to live in several places throughout her life, including Sicily, where the family’s landlord taught her how to speak Sicilian. The family moved to Virginia where she started school,...

Laren Hansen

May 21, 2021

Laren Roberts Hansen, 82 passed away in the early morning of May 21, 2021 after a long illness, at St. Luke's Magic Valley.

Laren was born January 26, 1939 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Ervin Francis Hansen and Zenetta Roberts.

He married Emma Elaine Wheeler, August 5, 1960 in the Idaho Falls, Idaho Temple.

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Lloyd Miller

May 18, 2021

Lloyd Earl Miller, Jr., 43, of Twin Falls, passed away May 18, 2021. Lloyd was born April 16, 1978 in Big Pine, California to Debie Lee Loyd Miller and Lloyd Earl Miller, Sr.

After high school graduation, Lloyd began his career in construction and loved to get his hands dirty.

Lloyd enjoyed fishing, hunting, drawing,...

LeRoy Twitchell

May 12, 2021

LeRoy Frank Twitchell passed away May 12, 2021, peacefully at his home in Jerome, Idaho surrounded by his family. LeRoy was born, raised, and resided in Jerome.

After serving three years in the United States Navy, LeRoy returned home, started his family, and began his own business, Twitchell Welding, specializing in agriculture and construction throughout the Magic Valley...

Frances "Peggy" Robinson

May 10, 2021

Frances E. “Peggy” Robinson died in the early morning hours of May 10, 2021. Frances was born on August 27, 1936 to Casey A. Porter and Oela M. Young Porter in Shoshone, Idaho. She attended school in Shoshone. Following her education, she met Udell Robinson. The two were married on October 17, 1953.

Peggy's life was busy...

Leonard Smith

May 3, 2021

Leonard A. Smith, 90 of Wendell, Idaho went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 3, 2021. Born in Lusk, Wyoming to Avery and Harriett on January 18, 1931.

Leonard was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He was a senior companion through CSI’s office of Aging, along with Claire for ten plus years....

Florence "Evelyn" Phillips

Apr 30, 2021

Florence “Evelyn” Brashears Phillips (affectionately known as “Granny Goose” by her family and friends) passed away peacefully at Grace Assisted Living Facility in the early morning hours of April 30, 2021.

Evelyn celebrated her 100th birthday on December 25, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Lillian Brashears; three siblings, Eloise, Nellie, and Johnny; and her...

Harvey "Jack" Bell

Apr 29, 2021

Harvey Jack Bell, 93, of Jerome passed away quietly April 29, 2021 of causes incident to age.

Jack was born February 26, 1928 in Jerome. He graduated from Jerome High School in 1946 as the Senior Student Body President. Jack enlisted in the Navy and served from 1946 till 1948. He was stationed at Corpus Christy, Texas...

Carolyn Chojnacky

Apr 28, 2021

Carolyn Ann Chojnacky was born November 3, 1947 in Wendell, Idaho to parents Lee and Mildred Chojnacky, the first of 9 children. She passed away April 28, 2021 in Twin Falls, Idaho from recent health events and pneumonia.

Carolyn lived her entire life in Jerome and graduated in 1966 from Jerome High School. She then attended Twin...

Evelyn Rawlings

Apr 18, 2021

Heaven’s doors opened on April 18, 2021, just three days shy of her and Gary Rawlings’ 60th Wedding Anniversary.

Evelyn Darlene Rawlings was born April 2, 1935 in Wendell, Idaho to Jay and Ruby Vinson. She was the oldest of four children. Evelyn lived a fulfilled life in Jerome and raised nine children. Wherever she worked she...

Barbara Jenks

Apr 13, 2021

Barbara (Smith) Jenks, 87, passed away April 13, 2021 of natural causes just 9 days short of her 88th birthday. She was born at home in Draper, Utah, April 22, 1933. She was the seventh of 8 children born to Archibald Smith and Bertha Lovina Crane Smith. She lived all her childhood in Draper, Utah, where she attended grade...

Mary "Kathy" Magee

Apr 10, 2021

Mary Kathleen Magee Of Jerome, Idaho died April 10, 2021. She was born May 29, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan to Herb and Mary Walters.  Kathy attended school in Jerome, Idaho and was a key member of the baton twirling team.  Kathy went on to become a homemaker who made a home for all strays; children, adults, and four legged alike....

Sandra "Kay" Laswell

Apr 10, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Sandra "Kay" Laswell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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Willard "Ray" Jones

Apr 8, 2021

Willard Raymond Jones passed away April 8, 2021. Ray was born June 20, 1937 in Jerome, ID to Gordon and Callie (Hartley) Jones. He graduated from Burley High School in 1956 before enlisting in the Air Force where he served as a Tactical Missile Guidance Mechanic. After four years in the Air Force, Ray worked a myriad of jobs...

William "Lee" Gilliland

Apr 3, 2021

Lee Gilliland of Twin Falls, Idaho, born William LeeRoy, October 1935 to William Franklin Gilliland and Sara Jean Stevens in Red Bluff, California, passed away peacefully April 3, 2021. We celebrate his life of 85 years and marriage to Janet of 63 years. Lee met Janet Johnston when both were working at Lassen National Park near Redding, California. They...

Lillious "Emery" Linch

Apr 3, 2021

Lillious Emery Linch, 77, of Jerome passed away April 3, 2021 at his home. He was born March 25, 1944 in Wendell, Idaho to Lillious Eddie Linch and Edria Pearl Crisp Linch.

After graduating high school, Emery enlisted and served in the United States Navy. Upon discharge, he began his career as a welder and mechanic. He...

Julia Moya Gill

Mar 27, 2021

On March 27, 2021, Julia Moya Gill lost her life in a tragic car accident in Jerome, Idaho. Julia was a loving and caring mother and loved to be called “Momma” by her children. Julia was born on June 2, 1980 in Apple Valley, CA to Wilfred Moya and Diana Tabet.

She completed her Associates of Arts...

Chanz "CJ" Nuzio

Mar 24, 2021

Chanz Jordan “CJ” Nuzio was born July 13, 2004 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Michelle Nuzio. He received his GED in less than a month at ISU in Pocatello, Idaho. On November 9, 2020, he was accepted into Job Corps, he was to start in April of this year, and then planned on attending CSI for auto mechanics, in...