Recent Obituaries

Dee Murphy

Dee Murphy

Feb 4, 2026

Dee Murphy, of Meridian, Idaho, made her journey home into her Savior’s embrace on February 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with non-specific metastatic cancer.

Dee was born Beulah Dean Lancaster in 1936 to the late Delbert and Pearl Lancaster. She was preceded in death by her four sisters—Ann, Phyllis, Vivian, and Della; her beloved husband, Michael Peter Murphy; her grandson,...

Ned Bernard Moore

Ned Bernard Moore

Feb 3, 2026

Ned Bernard Moore, 60, a resident of Parma, passed away February 3, 2026, in Boise.

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

Myra Faye Rohm Kemper

Myra Faye Rohm Kemper

Feb 2, 2026

Myra Faye Rohm Kemper, age 93, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2026.

Myra was born on December 18, 1932, in Lake Park, Georgia, to Darvin L. and Urrie Carter. She was raised on a family farm alongside her three siblings, Ronald, Blanche, and Larry. Myra excelled in school and graduated as the Salutatorian of her high school...

Barbara "Barb" Jean Mansfield

Barbara "Barb" Jean Mansfield

Feb 2, 2026

Barbara Jean Mansfield left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven, on February 2, 2026.

Graveside service will be held Monday, February 9, 2026, at 12:00 noon at the Pioneer Cemetery in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho.

Barbara was born on July 24, 1933, in Nampa, Idaho to Sam and Thelma Clarkson. She was raised on the Clarkson ranch in...

Richard Mollerup

Richard Mollerup

Feb 1, 2026

Richard “Dick” Mollerup passed away peacefully in Boise, ID with his wife and daughters by his side on February 1, 2026.

Dick was born in Caldwell, ID on August 30, 1948, to John and Betty Mollerup, the fourth and final child of his family. His childhood was equal parts civilized and wild west: shooting ground squirrels on horseback with his .22...

William Leland McNabb

William Leland McNabb

Feb 1, 2026

The world got a little quieter on February 1, 2026, with the passing of William “Bill” McNabb. Born on October 9, 1963, Bill was a force of nature who lived life with a rare kind of strength—a proud indigenous man and an enrolled member of the Little Shell Chippewa of Montana tribe, a dedicated veteran who never let a fallen...

Ronald Filler

Ronald Filler

Jan 31, 2026

Ronald Filler, 84, a resident of Meridian, passed away January 31, 2026, in Boise.

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

Sharon Lee Sletten Colby

Sharon Lee Sletten Colby

Jan 31, 2026

Sharon Lee Sletten Colby, 85, of Boise, passed away January 31, 2026. 

Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City, Idaho. 208-853-3131

Heather Yvonne Harper

Heather Yvonne Harper

Jan 29, 2026

Heather Yvonne Harper of Boise, Idaho passed away on January 29, 2026. Heather faced many challenges throughout her life. Despite these struggles, she showed remarkable resilience and grace, inspiring those around her with her strength and determination to seek healing and hope.

Heather was born in Nashville, Tennessee on June 7, 1963 to Carole Yvonne Schlich Harper and Clio Armitage Harper...

Paul R Donaldson

Paul R Donaldson

Jan 28, 2026

Paul R. Donaldson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and respected scholar, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, in Boise, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 11, 1945, in Spring City, Utah, to Odell and Bernice Donaldson.

Paul spent his early childhood on the family farm in Spring City, Utah, where he enjoyed the freedom of open fields,...

Roland William Steadham

Roland William Steadham

Jan 27, 2026

Roland William Steadham, age 67, passed away on January 27, 2026, in a tragic small-aircraft accident at Black Canyon Reservoir in Gem County. 

Roland was born on June 24th 1958 in New York City, New York, to Gladys Esther Rodrigues and James Roland Steadham. His mother, Gladys, was born and raised in Cuba. While working at the U.S. military base in Guantanamo,...

May Zayla Pollard

May Zayla Pollard

Jan 27, 2026

May Zayla Pollard, 16, of Boise, passed away January 27, 2026. 

Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City. 208-853-3131

Theresa Lorene Ellis

Theresa Lorene Ellis

Jan 26, 2026

Theresa Lorene Ellis, 94 of Meridian, Idaho peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 26, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Theresa was born in Fruitland, Idaho, July 14, 1931, to Gus Anderson Sr. and Iona Anderson (Johnson). She was one of three children. The story has it that she was born on the back porch...

Paul Eugene Cantrell

Paul Eugene Cantrell

Jan 26, 2026

In Loving Memory of Paul Eugene Cantrell

July 17, 1972 – January 26, 2026

Paul Eugene Cantrell, peacefully left this world on January 26, 2026, at the age of 53. Paul’s breathing gently slowed during the early morning hours, and as the sun streamed through the hospital window, he rested peacefully. Though the decision to transition to comfort care was incredibly difficult,...

Janet Anne Faltings

Janet Anne Faltings

Jan 24, 2026

Janet Anne Faltings, 84, of Meridian, passed away January 24, 2026. 

Full obituary to follow

Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City. 208-853-3131

Verl Marvin Cox

Verl Marvin Cox

Jan 23, 2026

Verl Marvin, Cox, master storyteller and respected academic, passed away on January 23. 2026, at the age of 84, in Boise, Idaho. He was a man of infinite wisdom and unwavering love and kindness. His death was expected and simply the result of complications of old age and various ailments, as well as general orneriness, mischief, and mayhem.

Marv, as he...

Clara Jean Parker

Clara Jean Parker

Jan 22, 2026

Clara Jean Parker



Our beloved mom Clara Jean Orvin Parker entered into eternal rest peacefully at the age of 90 on Thursday, January 22, 2026 surrounded by family who loved and cherished her completely. Clara was truly a beloved wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, and friend to all. Clara always had a loving heart and deep faith in her Lord...

Joanne Lynn Quatermas

Joanne Lynn Quatermas

Jan 22, 2026

Joanne Lynn Quatermas, age 91, of Eagle Idaho, passed away on January 22, 2026. She was born on January 6, 1935, in Santa Clara, California to Robert and Margaret Hendee.

Joanne was known for her quick wit, generosity and loving heart. She spent her life loving and caring for her family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and caring for her pets.

Joanne is survived...

Pearl Ann Eszlinger

Pearl Ann Eszlinger

Jan 21, 2026

Pearl Eszlinger, 75, of Boise, passed away on January 21, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at Bowman Funeral Parlor, located at 10254 W. Carlton Bay Drive., Garden City, Idaho.

Harley Harold Vegele

Harley Harold Vegele

Jan 21, 2026

Harley Harold Vegele, 80, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, in Meridian Idaho.

Harley was born in Walla Walla, Washington to Winifred McFarland and Arthur Vegele on July 9, 1945. He served in the United States Air Force from 1963-1967 at March Air Force Base in Riverside, CA. After the service he worked in sales for various companies.

Harley is survived...