Obituaries

Aug 16, 2023

Jay Lamb, 78, formerly of Roberts, Idaho, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Jay was born on September 12, 1944 in Blackfoot, Idaho to Leora Lyon Lamb and Delbert Ross Lamb. After graduating high school, Jay later joined the Army and honorably served his Country. After coming home, he then earned he earned his...

Aug 16, 2023

Robert ‘Bob’ James Hammond, just a few days after his 92nd birthday, passed away peacefully at his Rigby Idaho home early on the morning of Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He is survived by his children Charlotte Elsey (John) of Lindon UT, Lori Lange of Rigby ID, Lisa Hammond-Salazar of Buena Park CA, Karl Hammond of Rigby ID, and Rebecca...

Aug 12, 2023

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Alice LaPreal Hinckley (89) of Rigby Idaho peacefully passed away Saturday evening August 12th, 2023, in her home in Annis Idaho. She lived nearly all her life within a few miles of where she was raised. LaPreal was born in Rigby on May 14th, 1934, to George LeRoy Lufkin and Alice...

Aug 11, 2023

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Gaylia Ann White Nord, 80, of Rigby Idaho, died peacefully at home on August 11, 2023.

Gaylia Ann White was born on December 15, 1942, in Rigby, Idaho to Mark H. White and Elva L. Packer White. She was welcomed by brothers David (deceased) and Ronald. Gaylia...

Aug 11, 2023

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Jerry Dean Reed was born February 1, 1934 to Esther Browning and William Jennings Reed in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  During his life he loved to fish, camp, ski and being in the outdoors. He attended schools in Ririe, ID, where he graduated from high school.  He attended Ricks College where he met Lorna Rae Rice.  They...

Aug 6, 2023

W. Bryan Thornton, 64 of Pocatello Idaho, passed away on August 6, 2023. Bryan was born in Idaho Falls. His boyhood was spent in Ammon, Idaho. Later in life he lived in Salt Lake City, Utah and Pocatello, Idaho. Bryan found joy in life through his hobbies, which included gardening (both indoor and outdoor), electronics, computer programming and science...

Aug 5, 2023

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Linda Gae Goody Jorgensen, 76 of Ririe, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 5th, 2023.

She was born October 14, 1946, in Rigby, Idaho to Frank Fisher and Rhoda Jane Ellis Goody. She was the youngest of three children. Linda graduated...

Aug 4, 2023

Doris Lee Darling Ellis, 82, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at the Gables of Ammon.

Doris was born on July 18, 1941 in Nevada City, California to Ted and Melva Jenkins Darling.

She grew up and spent her life in the Idaho Falls area. Doris served in the U.S. Navy from July...

Jul 30, 2023

Lynn Harrison Hoggan, 86, passed away peacefully in his home in Medicine Lodge Canyon, near Dubois, Idaho on July 30, 2023.

Lynn was born on July 9, 1937, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Ralph and Mary (Walker) Hoggan.  He was born on his mom’s birthday and was the second oldest of four children.  His siblings were Carl, Max...

Jul 29, 2023

Edward Lucio Ramirez, 76, of Rigby, Idaho passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was born October, 13, 1946 in Tijuana, Mexico, the son of Cruz Magana Ramirez and Maria L Del Basquet Ramirez.

Ed attended schools in Huntington Beach and graduated from Huntington Beach High School. He married Maryanne Palmer on September 9, 1988 in...

Jul 25, 2023

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Jeanie Pearl Emfield, 81, passed away at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on June 9, 1942 to Grant and Edna (Brown) Hann in West Newton, Pennsylvania.

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Jul 23, 2023

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Jean LaRae Merrill McMurtrey 1929-2023 (93). Jean passed away of natural causes on July 23, 2023 at her residence at Lincoln Court Retirement Community in Idaho Falls, ID. Jean moved to Lincoln Court from Alpine, WY five years ago.

Jean was born in Menan, Idaho on August 27, 1929...

Jul 23, 2023

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Dana Duane Killian, 65, of Rigby Idaho, passed suddenly at home on July 23, 2023.

Dana was born February 12, 1958, to Charly Duane Killian & Ellen Magdalene Killian at the Rigby Maternity Home in Rigby, Idaho.  He married Robin Delynne Rooks on December 11, 1982.

Dana...

Jul 17, 2023

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Jul 16, 2023

Paula Rebecca Bott Sorensen, 70, died at her home on July 16, 2023, from accidental causes.

Paula was born on January 30, 1953 to Rebecca Watson Bott and Forrest Laurie Bott in Rexburg, Idaho. They made their home in the Clementsville, Idaho area. They both preceded her in death.

Paula grew up on the dry...

Jul 15, 2023

Justin Frank Watson, 21, of Rexburg, Idaho passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2023. Justin was born on August 31, 2001, to Cory Watson and Sara Len Purser in Rexburg, Idaho. Justin attended schools in Sugar City, Pocatello, and Rigby. He earned his high school diploma from Jefferson High School.

Justin always had a smile on his...

Jul 13, 2023

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Alice Harris Bennett, 92, peacefully passed away on July 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Alice was born on February 20, 1931 in Beaver, Utah to Caddie Riding and James Arnold Ashworth.

She attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from...

Jul 10, 2023

As we travel through life, we encounter many challenges. Today is definitely one of our greatest challenges. Chet Neal Kirkpatrick was born to Blake and Lisa Kirkpatrick on May 3, 1994. Chet, brother Wes and little sister Saige became the family’s 3 musketeers. Even before Chet’s birth his anticipated arrival was celebrated. Chet was the first child & grandchild. And...

Jul 10, 2023

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Kristy Ann Coy, 63, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at her home in Rexburg, Idaho.

She was born on December 31, 1959 in Rexburg, Idaho to Lewis Lynn Hart and Zola Willson Hart.

Kristy married Orrin Coy and their marriage brought three sons: Robert,...

Jul 7, 2023

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Peggy “Peg” Ann Kauer, 73, of Rigby, Idaho passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 of injuries sustained in a bicycle accident. Peg was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on June 25, 1950, the daughter of Gail R. Walker and Fay Pabst Walker.

Peg attended schools in Rigby,...