Obituaries

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Gale Roy Ferguson

Gale Roy Ferguson

Apr 28, 2026

Gale Roy Ferguson, 90, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on April 28, 2026, at Carriage Cove Rehabilitation Center, in Rexburg, Idaho.

He was born on February 10, 1936, in Van Norman, Garfield County, Montana, to Roy Ferguson and Hazel Anna Wisthoff. Gale graduated from Custer County District High School in Miles City, Montana, and later earned a bachelor’s degree in history...

Barbara "Carol" Rackham

Barbara "Carol" Rackham

Apr 27, 2026

Barbara "Carol" Rackham of Rigby, ID passed away peacefully at Sage Grove Assistant Living on April 27, 2026. Carol was born on January 6, 1946, to Alfred "Fred" J Ritchie and Elma Royola Fox. She grew up in Rigby. Attended school in Rigby, ID.

Carol married Albert Elwood Rackham, and they enjoyed square dancing "Jolly Mixers Square Dance Club" and being...

David Fredrick Pfost

David Fredrick Pfost

Apr 26, 2026

David Fredrick Pfost passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Idaho Falls Community Hospital, surrounded by family. He was 70.

He was born in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Texas San Antonio Mission and studied at Ricks College.

He...

Sebrina Paulette Whatcott

Sebrina Paulette Whatcott

Apr 25, 2026

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Sebrina Paulette (Bowen) Whatcott, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at her home in Rigby, Idaho on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, with her sweetheart Kerry by her side. Sebrina was just shy of her 61st birthday, born on May 1st,1965, in Santa Monica, California to Betty Gunter and (later) her stepfather Leeroy...

Nola Michele Egbert

Nola Michele Egbert

Apr 24, 2026

Nola Michele Egbert, 72, passed away on April 24, 2026, in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born on May 14, 1953, to Arlenna Smout and William “Stub” Hansen in Southeast Idaho. Michele grew up in Rigby, Idaho, where she attended school and graduated. She shared her early years with her siblings: Kenton (Pam) Hansen, Gaylene (Bruce) Portela, John (Mary) Hansen,...

Brady Jay Ericsson

Brady Jay Ericsson

Apr 24, 2026

Brady Jay Ericsson, 46 years old, passed away on April 24th, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family and friends.

Brady was born in Salmon, Idaho, to Todd and Connie Ericsson. Brady grew up in Rigby, Idaho, and was the oldest of 5 siblings. Tyler, Jesse, Brittany, and Porter. They grew up very close, and that continued into adulthood. Bradys...

Donald Earl Decker

Donald Earl Decker

Apr 24, 2026

Donald “Don” Earl Decker, of Rigby, Idaho passed away of heart failure on Friday, April 24, 2026, at EIRMC in Idaho Falls, Idaho. On Sunday, April 19, he turned 81, visiting with friends and family. We are so grateful we had this one last party to celebrate this amazing man.

Don was born April 19, 1945 in Idaho Falls, to Betty...

Artell Armstrong

Artell Armstrong

Apr 23, 2026

Our tender-hearted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and friend, Artell Armstrong, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the age of 90.

Artell was born on August 23, 1935, in Rigby, Idaho, to William Leslie Armstrong and Dora Harmon Armstrong. He was the youngest of five children and was welcomed into the family by...

William Kirk Hansen

William Kirk Hansen

Apr 23, 2026

William “Kirk” Hansen, 65, of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Idaho Falls. Kirk was born on September 2, 1960, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the son of Arnold Lynn Hansen and Ann Roubidoux Hansen.

Kirk attended schools at Fairview Elementary and Bonneville High School in Idaho Falls. On April 15, 1978, he married Artencia (Tennie) Christofferson in...

DeeAnn Arave

DeeAnn Arave

Apr 22, 2026

DeeAnn Moore Arave, 76, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on April 22, 2026, at her home, with her loving husband by her side, following a courageous battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome.

DeeAnn was born on October 8, 1949, to Forrest Moore and Joanne Parker Moore. She was raised in Pocatello, Idaho, where she attended Pocatello High School and ISU Vocational School. It...

Kenneth Cary King

Kenneth Cary King

Apr 21, 2026

Ken King peacefully passed away April 21, 2026, at the age of 77 from a brief, but brutal battle with pancreatic cancer.

Ken was born August 25, 1948, to Norman and Rosalie King in Eugene, Oregon. He was one of three children, Marvin, Ken and Myron. Ken’s dad passed away while the boys were young. Rosalie then married Ray Williams. Ray...

Joe Olsen

Joe Olsen

Apr 20, 2026

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Reed Joseph Olsen (68) died of natural causes on April 20, 2026, at his home in Rigby, Idaho.

Joe was born on August 5, 1957, to Ray and Janet (Kimball) Olsen. Joe was the 4th of 7 children and entered the family with a rambunctious and tenacious personality that kept everyone on their toes....

Marva Skinner

Marva Skinner

Apr 17, 2026

Marva Skinner, 96, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 17, 2026, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

She was born June 4, 1929, in Kemmerer, Wyoming, to Leon Nelson and Verna Sinclair. Marva was raised in Victor and attended school there and lived in Ririe, Rigby, and Idaho Falls.

Marva was married to Dean Skinner, he preceded her in death. She later married...

Ronald Aaron Logan

Ronald Aaron Logan

Apr 15, 2026

Ronald Aaron Logan, 58, of Atomic City, Idaho, passed away at his residence on April 15, 2026. He was born June 5, 1967, in Auburn, California, to Duncan “Butch” Galston and Doris Myra Davis. In 1977 Clifford Randolph Logan adopted him.

Ronald attended Lincoln Way Elementary, E.V. Cain Junior High, and Placer High School. He worked as a long-haul truck driver,...

Rodney William Lewis

Rodney William Lewis

Apr 15, 2026

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Rodney William Lewis, 90, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away April 15, 2026, at his home.

Rodney was born November 10, 1935, in Kamas, Utah, to Clarissa Clawson and William W. Lewis. He attended Teton High School and graduated in 1954. He later served his country in the United States Army.

On May 27,1960, he married...

Frieda Anne Call Egan

Frieda Anne Call Egan

Apr 10, 2026

Frieda Ann Call Egan, age 91, peacefully passed away April 10, 2026, at her residence in Legacy Village in Sugar House, Utah. She was born on February 4, 1935, in Pocatello, Idaho, a daughter of Leland Call and DeLaine Stockham Call.

Frieda graduated from Rigby High School, where she loved leading the marching band as its drum majorette. She was a...

Gay Call Gallup

Gay Call Gallup

Apr 9, 2026

Gay Call Gallup, 72, of Ririe, Idaho, passed away at her home on April 9, 2026. She was born on April 29, 1953, to Albert Lyle Call and Mary Lou Nanney. She spent her life in southeast Idaho, where she built strong connections with family, friends, and her community.

Gay graduated from Rigby High School and later attended Eastern Idaho Technical...

Marla Jo Hurst

Marla Jo Hurst

Apr 8, 2026

Marla Jo Hurst, 68, of Menan, Idaho, passed away at her residence on April 8, 2026.

Marla was born to DeMar Hall Andersen and LaReta Decker Andersen. She attended Rigby schools and graduated from Rigby High School in 1976. She later graduated from Excelsis Beauty College.

Throughout her life, Marla worked in a variety of roles. She retired from Jefferson County as...

Carol C. George

Carol C. George

Apr 5, 2026

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Early Easter morning, April 5, 2026, our beloved mother, Carol Cordner George, quietly passed from this life. She was 97 years old. 

Carol was born on March 27, 1929, in Washington, D.C., to Howard B. Cordner and Clarissa Nuttall Cordner. 20 months later her sister, Maxine, joined the family. Howard was a graduate student...

Margaret Marion Odom Fleming

Margaret Marion Odom Fleming

Apr 4, 2026

Margaret Odom Fleming, 82, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on April 4, 2026, at Rigby Lake Assisted Living Center in Rigby, Idaho.

She was born on August 29, 1943, in Bennetsville, South Carolina, to Lucille Gertrude Butler and Percy O’dell Odom. Margaret graduated from Patterson Park High School in Baltimore, Maryland.

In 1966, she married James R. Fleming Sr., and they...