Connie Millard
Oct 29, 2025
Connie Millard, 93 of Rigby, Idaho passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Born June 25, 1932, in Franklin, Idaho, Connie was the third of seven children of George Lynn and Ila (Christensen) Oliverson. She grew up on the family farm, where early mornings, hard work, and a deep love of horses shaped her life. As a teenager, her poise...
James Franklin Arehart
Jun 12, 2026
James “Jim” Franklin Arehart, 91, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away June 12, 2026, at Turtle and Crane Assisted Living Center.
Jim was born June 11, 1935, in Coltman, Idaho, to Joseph Howard Arehart and Lena Idoma Hunsaker. He married Afton Wilson on May 28, 1953, in Montana.
Jim worked for the City of Idaho Falls in the Streets and Sanitation Department,...
Carolyn Ruth Snyder Downey
Jun 10, 2026
Carolyn Ruth Snyder Downey, 94, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026.
Carolyn was born August 15, 1931, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Clyde Beryl Snyder and Mildred Ruth Crider. She spent her youth in Scottsbluff and Riverton, Wyoming, graduating from Riverton High School in 1949.
She married James Chapin Downey on March 17, 1951, in Lander, Wyoming. Together they built a loving...
Megan Eliza Bennett
Jun 9, 2026
Megan Eliza Bennett, 29, passed away peacefully in the tiny home she always dreamed of owning, on the evening of June 9, 2026.
Born on April 10, 1997, Megan lived a life full of faith, love, kindness, charity, and heartwarming goofiness. Megan had dreams. She was able to fulfill a handful of those dreams, such as living in Hawaii (for a...
Martin Anthony Newton Sr.
Jun 7, 2026
Martin Anthony “Tony” Newton, Sr., age 76, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on June 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to his family.
Born on July 8, 1949, in Hollywood, Maryland, Tony lived a life defined by resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment to those he loved. At the age of 19, he was drafted into the...
Garland David Kisner
Jun 5, 2026
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Garland David Kisner passed away peacefully at EIRMC on Friday, June 5, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born October 12, 1946, in Philippi, West Virginia, to David Garland and Mary Eleanor Elliott Kisner, the third of eight children.
Garland was a true jack of all trades. Throughout his life he worked as...
David Don Burtenshaw
Jun 3, 2026
David Don Burtenshaw, 62, passed away at home in his sleep in the early morning of June 3, 2026.
David was born on April 4, 1964, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was the seventh of eight children born to Don and Beverly Burtenshaw. He was brought up in Mud Lake, Idaho where he grew up learning to love the family business...
Shirley Ann Holm
May 30, 2026
Shirley Holm, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on May 30, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born on November 8, 1934, in Annis, Idaho, and lived a life defined by faith, creativity, and tireless devotion to those around her.
Shirley married the love of her life, DelRay Holm, on June 23, 1950, beginning a...
Larry Jay Fackrell
May 30, 2026
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Larry Jay Fackrell, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. After a courageous six-week battle with cancer, he departed this life in a manner that reflected how he lived: with faith, dignity, peace, and unwavering strength.
Larry was born on December 6, 1949, to Ivan and Norma Fackrell....
Raymond J Tea
May 29, 2026
Raymond J Tea, 93, of Menan, Idaho, passed away after a full and vibrant life marked by hard work, intelligence, and a love for adventure. He was born in 1932 in Thornton, Idaho to parents James Henry Tea and Alice Alveretta Johnson.
A patient, kind, and thoughtful man, Raymond was known as both a teacher and a doer—someone who could build,...
Charles Merrill Wilcox
May 29, 2026
Charles Merrill Wilcox, 89, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away May 29, 2026, at Gables of Idaho Falls.
He was born September 3, 1936, in Rigby, Idaho, to Louis Allan Wilcox and Evron Dansie Wilcox. He was raised and educated in Rigby, graduating from Rigby High School. While attending college, he also worked for Westlake Cattlemen’s Association at Henrys Lake Idaho. He...
Claris Andersen Jones
May 28, 2026
Claris Andersen Jones passed away peacefully and returned to her heavenly home on May 28, 2026.
Claris was born on December 20, 1929, in Richmond, Utah, at the home of her grandmother, Merrill, to Varnell Anderson and Vermont Merrill Anderson. She was raised on her family’s farm in Arco, Idaho, alongside her three younger sisters, Ardeth, Renee, and Nola.
She attended school...
Randall Ray Peterson
May 28, 2026
Randall Ray Peterson, 74, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his home on May 28, 2026.
Randall was born on April 9, 1952, in Rigby, Idaho, to Dwain Peterson and Neva Peterson (Byington). He was raised in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School. He later attended some college studying art and spent his life rooted in the community he...
John Robert Newman
May 28, 2026
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John Robert Newman, 80, of Ririe, passed away peacefully at home early Thursday morning, May 28, 2026, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Arlene Newman, and family.
John was born on September 7, 1945, in Salt Lake City, the son of Lenox Elmo and Carrie Newman...
William Yates Mercer
May 20, 2026
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William “Bill” Yates Mercer 86, of Menan, Idaho passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2026, in Idaho Falls, ID. Bill was born at home November 20, 1939, to Charles and Geneve Mercer of Lehi, Utah.
Bill was a proud graduate of Lehi High School, class of 1959 where he played basketball and football. Unsurprisingly,...
Raymond Manuel Rodriguez
May 20, 2026
Raymond Manuel Rodriguez was born on May 9, 1973, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Jesse and Clara Rodriguez. He passed away on May 20, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC).
Raymond attended school in Idaho Falls. While still in high school, he welcomed his first daughter Brittney. He later had his second daughter, Julia. In 2002, Raymond married Tiffany...
Sheryl D. Baird
May 20, 2026
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved mother, Sheryl D. Baird, lovingly known as Nana, who left us on May 20, 2026, at the age of seventy-six.
Sheryl was born on October 2, 1949, in Riggins, Idaho, to Leslie Page Duncan and Cleo Elva Smith (Duncan). She loved the outdoors from an early age...
Marie Browning Strong
May 19, 2026
Marie Browning Strong, 89, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on May 19, 2026, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital surrounded by family.
She was born on February 9, 1937, in Rigby, Idaho, to Lyle Frederick Browning and Velma Charlotte Harmon Browning. She grew up in Rigby and graduated from high school there.
Marie was married to Lawrence L. Strong. Throughout her life she...
Richard Reed Hawkes
May 18, 2026
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Richard Reed Hawkes, age 85, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away at home on the morning of May 18, 2026, with his family by his side.
Richard was born on November 18, 1940, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Percy Smart Hawkes and Ida Weyerman. A few years after the death of his father at age 5,...
Rodney Eldon Eckman
May 18, 2026
Rodney Eldon Eckman passed away May 18, 2026, and was born in Boise ID on April 8, 1937, to Rodney Sheldon and Helen June Hansen Eckman. His sister Sharon was born about a year later.
They lived in Boise for 10 years then moved to Horseshoe Bend. His father worked at logging there and Rod had his own business hauling garbage...