Recent Obituaries

Aug 4, 2026

On August 4th, 2026 Gordon Terence "Terry" Mentzer returned to his maker with his loving family near his side. Born in Salinas, CA in 1940, Terry came into this world a voracious reader--Service, Hemingway, Steinbeck--and deeply curious about the human experience.

 As a young child his family relocated to a rural property outside of Coos Bay, Oregon where he spent his...

Aug 4, 2026

Mike A. Nicolls, 66, a resident of Boise, passed away August 4, 2026, in Boise.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.

Aug 2, 2026

Ruby Ellen Graham Ainsworth, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, 78, of Eagle, Idaho passed away August 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Ruby was born on September 6, 1947, in Sundance, Wyoming, to Lester Earl Graham and Lois Palmer Graham. She spent her childhood in Beryl, Utah, later living in West Jordan and Sandy,...

Aug 1, 2026

Sumner L. Price, 83, a resident of Mountain Home, passed away August 1, 2026, in Mountain Home.

A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 pm, noon, on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the American Legion Hall, Elmore Post #26, 515 E 2nd St. S. in Mountain Home.

A private family committal service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery in...

Jul 31, 2026

Michael Dean Riddle, 77, passed away on July 31, 2026, at his home in Meridian, Idaho, with his family at his bedside. He was born on February 18, 1949, to Howard and Joan Riddle and spent his childhood in a military family, with his brothers, Steven and David, as his best friends. He later met the love of his life,...

Jul 30, 2026

Merle Malakoff, 67, a resident of Boise, passed away July 30, 2026, in Boise.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Morris Hill Cemetery, 317 N. Latah St. in Boise.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.

Jul 28, 2026

Richard Robert "Rich" Guthrie, 64, of Boise, Idaho, passed away, July 28, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories, laughter, and unwavering love for his family and friends.

Richard was born in Los Angeles, California, June 14, 1962, to Donald Guthrie and Glenice Darch. He later made Boise, Idaho, his home, where he built a life centered around the people...

Jul 28, 2026

Emmett Frank Ward, 95, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Born on November 27, 1930, in Boise, Idaho, to Frank and Nettie (Shaul) Ward, Emmett grew up with the quiet resilience and steady work ethic that would define him throughout his life. On June 20, 1954, he married Barbara Compton, the love of his life. Together they...

Jul 28, 2026

Lyn Haroldsen Misner (Norma Lyn Haroldsen) was born on August 29, 1949, in Preston, Idaho, the first of five children born to Fred Oliver and Hannah Elizabeth Condie Haroldsen.

Lyn graduated from Bonneville High School with the distinction of valedictorian. She then attended BYU, where she majored in history and minored in French. She treasured the opportunity to study abroad in...

2026

Steven Donald Whitney, 77, of Meridian, Idaho, passed away on July 28, 2026, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Born in Caldwell, Steve spent his childhood in Nampa, Idaho, and graduated from Vallivue High School in 1966. Following graduation, he married his high school sweetheart, Shirley (Fercho) of Caldwell and the couple moved to Boise so Steve could attend Boise...

Jul 28, 2026

Roberta Joan Gamel, was born on July 11, 1947 in Portland, Maine. She was known to most as "Bobbie," and more lovingly to her two grandchildren, as "Gaga." Bobbie lived a life of kindness toward others and of love for family. She passed away on July 28, 2026 in Boise, Idaho. She was 79.

As a young girl, Bobbie experienced the...

Jul 26, 2026

DEAN E. BRYAN, age 73, passed away peacefully in Nampa, Idaho, on July 26, 2026, after battling multiple health issues the past several years. Dean was born on September 2,1952 in Boise to Roy and Dorothy Bryan. He graduated from Boise High School in 1970 and went on to become a cement contractor in the Treasure Valley. Dean was an...

Jul 26, 2026

Ronald Ray Archuleta, 77, of Boise Idaho passed peacefully on July 26, 2026 with family at his bedside. A celebration of life will be on August 7, 10am at Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City.

Ron was born July 23, 1949 in Ogden Utah to Donald and Rosanna Lopez Archuleta. He was the 2nd of 5 children. Ron graduated from Bonneville High...

2026

Joy Ann Tilton

Joy Ann Tilton passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at the age of 88.

She met her final days with peace and anticipation, looking forward to being reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Marion Tilton; her brother, Wayne Gregory; and her parents, who preceded her in death.

Joy faced life's challenges with practical wisdom, quiet confidence, and a...

Jul 23, 2026

James "Jim" Martin, 76, of Emmett, Idaho, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Jim was born on May 6, 1950, in Cañon City, Colorado, to Leota (Carroll) Martin. Although his early years began in Colorado, Jim was raised in California, where he graduated from Santa Ynez Valley High School. Shortly after graduation, he proudly answered the call...

Jul 23, 2026

H. Elaine Morris Strickland graduated from this life on July 23, 2026 surrounded by her children. She was born in the old lava rock maternity home in Rigby, Idaho on January 11, 1942 and grew up in Idaho and Washington state. She attended 3 different high schools and graduated in Quincy, Washington. She was well-liked wherever she lived and enjoyed...

Jul 22, 2026

Jordan Guy Devey, 38, a resident of Boise, passed away July 22, 2026, in Boise.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, August 1, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7200 Duncan Lane in Boise.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.

Jul 22, 2026

Jul 22, 2026

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Warhawk Air Museum, which is very sentimental to Mike. Warhawk Museum

Jul 21, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Robert Leland Little

February 19, 1967 – July 21, 2026

Robert Leland Little was born on February 19, 1967, in Atascadero, California, to Robert Austin Little and Florinda Henrietta (Doyle) Little. At the age of six, Robert moved with his parents and his sister, Geraldine Elizabeth Little, to Boise, Idaho, where he was raised. He attended Sacred Heart Elementary...