Recent Obituaries

May 31, 2025

Edna Mable Blackwell was born August 22, 1933, in Colton, California. She was the third child of Lawrence and Thelma Blackwell. Six years later, World War II broke out and her father left home and joined the Navy. Edna and her seven siblings, Bruce, Charlie, Denzel, Arthur, Valley, Alice, and Mary struggled during those years as they lived in a...

May 31, 2025

Thomas Bruce Hunter, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at the VA Hospice in Boise, Idaho, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old.

Tom was born on October 6, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Quaker Valley High School, and went on to earn an undergraduate degree in...

May 30, 2025

Melissa Rae Allen, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Meridian, Idaho, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was 46 years old.

Melissa is survived by her cherished son, Michael; her devoted mother, Karen; and her three younger brothers, with whom she shared a lifetime...

May 30, 2025

Friday we said goodbye to the heart of our family.

She left this world with elegance and grace—beautifully, softly, and surrounded by the people she loved. Classical music filled the room, and in those final hours, she gave us one last gift: a lesson in love, family, and what it means to live a full life.

While there aren’t words deep enough...

May 27, 2025

Betty Lou Funk passed away on May 27, 2025, in Meridian, Idaho. She was born to Sam and Ella Neuman on September 12, 1932, in Aberdeen, Idaho. She was the first of three children and lived near Aberdeen, on their Dairy Farm.

Betty attended Aberdeen Public Schools and graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1950. She played alto saxophone in the...

May 27, 2025

Donald Curtis Bishop

Donald Curtis Bishop, 86, a resident of Meridian, passed away May 27, 2025, in Boise.

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

May 26, 2025

Deaun Christensen Connaughton, 78, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 26, 2025, in Boise, Idaho.

Deaun was born on July 26, 1946, in Price, Utah, and spent most of her childhood in Monticello, Utah where she lived with her parents, Neal Christensen and Hazel Adair, and her brother, William (Bill). In 1957, the family moved to La Sal, UT,...

May 26, 2025

Ronald Lee Hughes, a lifelong broadcaster and respected radio station owner in the Pacific Northwest, passed away in Meridian, Idaho on May 26, 2025 at the age of 80. Born in Ainsworth, Nebraska, Ron’s passion for radio started in high school, where he enrolled in a radio class and worked at the local station for two years. That early spark...

May 25, 2025

Pamela Jane Eck, 76, of Garden City, passed away on May 25th, 2025. Pam was the youngest of seven children and was born on August 27, 1948 in Christopher, IL to John and Hattie Tomkins. After a short time in Illinois, the family moved to Butte, MT where she attended school and graduated from Butte High School.

During her high school...

May 24, 2025

It is with love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Marvin Wayne Durnil, who left this world on May 24th, 2025, at the age of 92.

Wayne spent his career with Mountain Bell and was a proud member of that company from 1955 to 1987. Wayne was hard working, dedicated, and funny—always quick with a joke or to lend...

May 24, 2025

On this Memorial Day, remember Dennis Barrett, who passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025.  He was born in Anthony, Kansas December 17, 1948.  He developed a special bond with his younger sister Janice Barrett as they played on the farm.  He attended Spring Grade School and Anthony High School.  Upon completion of his formative years, he attended Kansas State University...

May 23, 2025

Tammy Michele Williamson

Tammy Michele Williamson passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho, after a long and courageous battle with a myriad of health issues that spanned more than 15 years. She was 65 years old.

Tammy was born on July 22, 1959, in Jackson, Michigan, to Carroll and Elizabeth Archer (Delbridge). She grew up...

May 23, 2025

Liane Allen Pierce passed away peacefully at her home in Meridian, Idaho on May 23, 2025, at the age of 80. The youngest child of Andrew and Marjorie Allen was born on March 18, 1945, in Los Angeles and grew up in Fair Oaks, California.

Liane devoted many years to raising her family. She married Nick Poplawski in 1963 and had...

May 22, 2025

Keith Marvin Hunter

Keith Marvin Hunter, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, returned to his Heavenly Father and loved ones on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Keith was born on August 27th, 1942 in Ogden, Utah to Marvin Hunter and Lois Heslop Hunter. He was raised in the Bay Area of California, along with his older brother, Jerry.

He served a mission for...

May 21, 2025

Betty M Kinsley

(1927 – 2025)

Betty passed peacefully on May 21, 2025, in Boise, Idaho after ninety-seven significant years.

She was passionate about knitting, reading, was a philatelist, loved the outdoors, her dog Gunner and bird JJ.

Her parents were Herbert R Wachs and Elizabeth Bernatz .

She survived her brother Robert Wachs of Aberdeen South Dakota and her infant brother Douglas Wachs.

Betty was...

May 21, 2025

Casey Cornelius Masmeyer

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Casey Cornelius Masmeyer, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and friend. Casey passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, unwavering love, and a life marked by humility, integrity, and faith in God.

Born on August 9, 1947, in Katwijk, Netherlands to Gerritt...

May 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Carol Miller.

Carol Miller passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Known for her strong-willed spirit and boundless creativity, Carol expressed herself through a lifelong passion for art. Whether she was working with resin, painting, sewing unique cooling neckties, or crafting intricate pieces of jewelry, every creation was a testament...

May 20, 2025

Gayla Arlene Fields (Henkensiefken) 76 of Middleton, went into the loving arms of Jesus May 20, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Gayla was born August 10, 1948, in Centralia Illinois, to Clyde and Ardyce Henkensiefken. The family later welcomed her two younger siblings Cheryl (Hastings) and Robert Henkensiefken both of whom Gayla adored. Gayla had a happy Childhood and...

May 18, 2025

Larry passed away peacefully on May 18th, 2025, at the State Veterans Home in Boise, Idaho. Larry was born on September 16th, 1945, in Odessa, Texas. Larry was a beloved husband, father, brother, son and a cherished friend.

 Larry was a dedicated hunting and fishing guide which was his big adventure and true passion in life. He managed a bar and...

May 17, 2025