Recent Obituaries

Feb 23, 2025

Gary Leo Cargile

Gary Leo Cargile, 76, a resident of Meridian, passed away February 23, 2025, in Meridian.

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

Feb 22, 2025

Pamela “Pam” Ann Shambaugh passed away on February 22, 2025, in Meridian, Idaho, at the age of 74.

Born on November 5, 1950, in Colfax, Wisconsin, she lived a life of altruism and compassion. Pam dedicated her career to the medical field as a highly esteemed radiologic technologist. She attended X-ray school at Boise College and...

Feb 22, 2025

Jerry Vance Horacek

Jerry Vance Horacek, 85, a resident of Nampa, passed away February 22, 2025, in Caldwell.

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

Feb 21, 2025

Esther, affectionately known as Mayin or Mami Yin, was born on July 11, 1929 in Manati, Puerto Rico. Welcoming her were her parents Josefa (Pepita) Martinez Dávila, Francisco Parés Sanchez and her brother Ricardo. When Esther was only 2 years old, both her 5 year old brother and their father died within months of each other. Eventually her mom...

Feb 21, 2025

Charlie Roy Gridley

Charlie Roy Gridley, 74, a resident of Boise, passed away February 21, 2025, in Boise.

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

Feb 20, 2025

Hazel A (Butterfield) Walker, October 5, 1939 – February 20, 2025. Hazel was the first child in her large family to be born in a hospital in Pocatello, Idaho. She was also the first girl born to Lucille Alice Tripp and John Francis Butterfield. A mix of a tomboy and pretty dresses, she had five older brothers...

Feb 19, 2025

Dan Clark Luttrell

Our Friend, Brother, Uncle, Son, Grandpa & Husband. Dan Clark Luttrell was born in Ventura, California, November 4, 1955, living close to the beach is where he developed his love of water. At age four, lost to his parents, found frolicking by himself in the waves as happy and content as can be. He...

Feb 19, 2025

Sally Heckathorn passed away in her home surrounded by her husband Kevin, sons Patrick and Kameron, and other loved ones on February 19 th , 2025, after a 3-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.  Sally fought courageously every step of the way, with determination, faith and strength.  More importantly, this is also how she lived her life for 48 years.

Feb 18, 2025

Sally Nelson December 13, 1940 – February 18, 2025

Sally Nelson was born in Twin Falls, Idaho and passed in Boise, Idaho from natural causes.  She graduated from Buhl High School in 1959.  She was also a graduate of Boise State University and received her Master’s Degree from Oregon State University.  Sally was raised by mother Jean...

Feb 18, 2025

Jimmy Lee Davenport was born May 6, 1952, in Nampa, Idaho to Johnny and Hazel Davenport. Because of the man he admired, Jimmy Stewart, the actor, military pilot and instructor in Boise during War II, he was always pleased to be called Jimmy.

Jimmy grew up in Nampa and never left his hometown. He graduated from Nampa...

Feb 17, 2025

Richard Dale Drilling passed away on Feb. 17, 2025. He was 87 years old. Dale was born in Reed City, Mich., on May 17, 1937, to Willard Dick Drilling and Marcella Young. He had seven younger brothers — three of whom preceded him in death — and two half-sisters, Cindy Folkertsma and Crystal Forster.

Dale was raised...

Feb 17, 2025

Wilma “Bears” L. Conley, 90, of Boise, passed away February 17, 2025.

Full obituary to follow

Feb 17, 2025

On Monday, February 17, 2025, Betty Jo Kiser, 90 yrs old passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with Dementia. Betty Jo was the beloved wife to Tyree Kiser having spent 68 years of marriage together.

She was a dedicated mother and grandmother, always happy to spend time with her loved ones and share in their joys....

Feb 16, 2025

Thomas W. Jenkins, 89 of Meridian passed away on February 16, 2025.

Feb 15, 2025

James Stanley Voorhees October 20, 1947 – February 15, 2025, Meridian, Idaho

James (Jim) Stanley Voorhees, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, in Meridian, Idaho, at the age of 77.

Born and raised in Poplar, Montana, James was the son of Robert (Bud) and Marjorie Voorhees. He was...

Feb 14, 2025

Susan Kay Reed, 74, passed away on February 14, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born on June 3, 1950, in Twin Falls ID, Susan spent her early years running amuck with her bothers. After graduating from Borah High School in 1968, Susan went on to graduate from Lady Catherine’s Professional Beauty College in 1969. On...

Feb 14, 2025

Mark M. Ballen, 52, of Boise, passed away peacefully in his sleep on  February 14, 2025.

Full obitaury to follow

Feb 13, 2025

Erlan Venable was born in Nampa, Idaho, July 24, 1941, to Ora L. Roberts and James W. Venable, and passed February 13, 2025.  All schooling was in Meridian, Idaho.  Erlan married Caryl A. Peer August 15,1964 in the Meridian Gospel Tabernacle, Meridian, Idaho.  Together, Erlan and Caryl resided in Meridian, Boise, and Melba, Idaho, where they raised their sons,...

Feb 12, 2025

Gary E. Meisner, 85, passed away Wednesday February 12, 2025 at home from complications of pancreatic cancer. He has been reunited in Heaven with friends and loved ones, but will remain steadfast in the hearts and memories of all those he knew.

Gary was a man of integrity and kindness. He had a keen ability to make...

Feb 12, 2025

Julie Amanda Burgess Chadwell December 9, 1960 – February 12, 2025 Passed away peacefully on February 12th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.” – Unknown

Born Julie Amanda Burgess on December 09th, 1960, in Boise, Idaho, Julie...