Recent Obituaries

Martha Bernice (Bernie) Mccain

Nov 13, 2021

Martha Bernice (Bernie) McCain

Martha Bernice (Bernie) McCain, 93, a resident of Boise, passed away November 13, 2021 in Boise.

At Bernie’s request, no public services will be held.

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

At Bernie’s request, no public services will be held.

Joseph Benjamin Mcneal

Nov 11, 2021

Joseph Benjamin McNeal (66) passed away at home in Boise, ID on 11-11-2021 (Veterans Day). He will be greatly missed. Joseph and his family appreciate all the great medical care he received over the many years through the Boise Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Born 9-11-1955 in Henderson, North Carolina. Married Sharon (Bigelow) McNeal 10-12-1991 (30 years ago)....

Gary Lee Jones

Nov 10, 2021

Gary Lee Jones

March 12, 1956 – November 10, 2021

Gary was born to Harry and Myra Jones at Lubbock Air Force Base in Lubbock, Texas in 1956, weighing in at 13 pounds!  Upon his father’s retirement from the United States Air Force, the family returned back to their family home in Boise, Idaho.

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Benjamin Jay Leavell

Nov 10, 2021

Benjamin Jay Leavell

Benjamin Jay Leavell, 77, a resident of Boise, formerly of Gooding, passed away November 10, 2021, in Boise.

Ben was born March 28, 1944, in Gooding, Idaho. He spent his early childhood running the hills up Soldier Creek with his dog, Lassie, the collie. Ben graduated from Gooding High School in 1962....

Sonya Sue Hope

Nov 9, 2021

Sonya Sue (Baker) Hope departed her earthly life on November 9, 2021, due to the effects of Lewy Body Dementia Disease. She was born March 18, 1938, in Woodward, Oklahoma to Wanda E. (Plank) and Hollie E. Baker. In her early childhood years, she enjoyed going to movies and drawing. It was during this time in her life that...

Duncan T. Filson

Nov 9, 2021

Duncan Tait Filson

Duncan Tait Filson (62 years), a man of many talents and interests, died at home on November 9, 2021, from cancer.

A memorial service is scheduled on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 2 pm, at First Presbyterian Church, 950 W. State Street, Boise.  Please wear a mask.

Duncan was born Aug....

Vela (Dee) Spencer

Nov 9, 2021

Vela Dee ‘Dee’ Spencer, 85, completed her mortal journey November 9, 2021, at her home in Eagle, Idaho.  Dee was born March 5, 1936, in Rupert, Idaho to Lorenzo and Selma Poulsen of Scandinavian decent.   She was the youngest of six children: Cyril (died as an infant), Ezma, EuVada, Theone (KIA WWII), and Udell.  All have preceded her in...

Frederick Leroy Sohm

Nov 8, 2021

Frederick LeRoy Sohm

Fred was born July 21, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska to Vernon LeRoy Sohm and Louise May (Mills) Sohm. When Fred was five, the family moved to Alhambra, CA where his brother, Stephen, was born. Fred attended Emery Park School and Alhambra High School. Fred attended Woodbury Business College, Los Angeles, CA. While at Woodbury,...

Carol Ann Davis

Nov 7, 2021

Carol Ann Davis

October 9, 1951 – November 7, 2021

Boise, Idaho – On Sunday November 7 th we lost our beloved Carol after a valiant battle with cancer.  She spent her last days at home, surrounded by her family.

Carol was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend.  Those of...

Scott Alan Perry

Nov 5, 2021

Scott Alan Perry

Scott Allen Perry, 59, a resident of Meridian, passed away November 5, 2021 in Boise.

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

Jewel “Julie” Elaine Kennedy Garcia

Nov 4, 2021

Jewel “Julie” Elaine Kennedy Garcia, 78, of Garden City, passed away November 4, 2021.

Wyotta May Windle

Nov 4, 2021

Wyotta May Windle, beloved mother of seven boys, passed away peacefully on November 4th, 2021.  Her loss is a significant loss to this world, and she will be sorely missed.  The impact she had on so many lives will last forever. Anyone that came in contact with her would describe her as the nicest, sweetest person they ever met....

Calvin Neil Hiatt

Nov 3, 2021

Calvin Neil Hiatt, loving husband and father, of Vale, Oregon, passed away unexpectedly in an automobile accident, on November 3, 2021 at age 42. Calvin was born February 5, 1979 to Craig and Karen Hiatt, in Richland, Washington. Soon after, his family moved to Vale where his dad worked on the family farm. Calvin grew up learning how to...

William Wenner Knox

Nov 3, 2021

On November 3rd we lost a treasured husband, father and grandfather, after a bravely fought battle with cancer.

Bill was born in Emmett, ID on May 17, 1934 to Douglas Clayton and Laura Wenner Knox, joining his older siblings Patricia, Shirley and Douglas C. Jr.

After graduating from Emmett High School in 1952, he continued...

Keith Edward Gibson

Nov 3, 2021

Keith Edward Gibson

Our beloved Keith Edward Gibson departed this life on

Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. He was born in Modesto, CA on March 8, 1963. His father was a minister, so Keith lived in several states and locations. He graduated from Modesto High School and attended classes at Sacramento State. Keith...

James Elliot Montgomery

Nov 2, 2021

James Elliot Montgomery

James Elliot Montgomery, 41, a resident of Caldwell, formerly of Jordan Valley, Oregon, passed away November 2, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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

Edwin James Gaul

Nov 2, 2021

Edwin James “Jim” Gaul

On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Edwin James “Jim” Gaul, loving husband and father of seven children, passed away at the age of 81. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George and Gladys Gaul. He married the love of his life, Gail Onimus Gaul, on June 16, 1962. At the time of his...

James Elliot Montgomery

Nov 2, 2021

James Elliot Montgomery

December 22, 1979 – November 2, 2021

Beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle, friend to many, James Montgomery, passed away in a Salt Lake City Hospital on November 2, 2021 while undergoing liver transplant surgery.

James was born in Nampa, Idaho to Michael Montgomery and Vickie Griffin Montgomery, and raised with...

John Reese Glick

Nov 1, 2021

John Reese Glick

John Reese Glick, 36, of Boise, Idaho passed away on October 31, 2021.

John was born to Clyde L. “Pete” Glick and Karla I. (Smith) Glick on November 14, 1984, in Boise and was joined a year and half later by his brother David. He graduated from University of Phoenix with a...

Andrew (Andy) James Bender

Nov 1, 2021

Andy passed away November 1, 2021 (All Saints Day) at 12:00 PM at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise, Idaho following a brief illness. Andy will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

Andy was born in Boise Idaho. Andy grew up Boise’s “North End” and attended Longfellow, North Jr. High and graduated from Boise High School...