Recent Obituaries

Feb 25, 2021

Everett E. Wood

Everett was born September 18, 1936 to Wayne and Vera Wood in Kansas.

When just a small tot, due to the infamous dust bowl, he, his parents and several other family members moved to the Nyssa and Adrian, Oregon area.

Growing up, he was a boy scout.  He helped his...

Feb 23, 2021

Elaine Grace (Woolf) Howen was born July 5 th 1950 in Iona Idaho to Parmer and Wilma Hartert Woolf.  She passed from this world February 23 rd 2021 after a courageous battle with recurring breast cancer.

She grew up getting picked on by her two brothers, one older and one younger both that she loved dearly.  Being...

Feb 22, 2021

Joan Ann Craig, 85, of Meridian, formerly of Twin Falls, passed away February 22, 2021. Joan was born on October 21, 1935 in Jersey City, New Jersey to parents John Craig and Laura Weidemann.

Joan grew up in New Jersey, eventually moving to Nevada, Oregon, and Idaho. She lived much of her life in Twin Falls, Idaho,...

Feb 22, 2021

LURA THOMPSON 95 passed peacefully February 22 nd at Touchmark Assisted Living facility in Meridian, Idaho.  She is survived by three sons; Doug (Kathy) Newcomb, Pocatello, Idaho; Richard (Toni) Newcomb, Washington, Utah; and Mark (Dang) Newcomb, Boise, Idaho, three grandchildren; Kurt Newcomb, Boise, Kelsey Newcomb, Saarbruken Germany, Alec Newcomb, Pocatello, Idaho and one brother, Frank Rosenstock, Phoenix, Arizona.

Feb 21, 2021

Paula Mae Morrison

Paula Mae Morrison, at the young age of 49, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Nampa, Idaho; surrounded by her family. She was the oldest of four children, born to Alexander and Beleta (Smith) Morrison in Burley Idaho on December 08, 1971.

Paula raised two beautiful daughters, Chelsea, and Kristen....

Feb 20, 2021

David Lee Knight, age 77, of Ontario, Oregon died Saturday February 20, 2021 in Boise, Idaho.  He was born January 5, 1944 in Portland, Oregon to Viola and Quenton Knight. His father died when David was 4 years old and he was raised by Viola and Raymond Gerhardus.  He was the fourth of seven children and attended Portland schools, during...

Feb 19, 2021

In the early afternoon of Friday, February 19, 2021 Heaven gained an amazing father, grandfather and husband. James Matthew Johnston, also known as “Matt”, slipped away peacefully into the arms of his Savior.

Born in Pueblo, Colorado on October 28, 1927 to Bernice Gertrude Johnston and James Barnett Johnston, Matt was the youngest of 5 children. As...

Feb 18, 2021

Sherry Lynne (Rogers) Holgate, age 74 passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Eagle, Idaho on Thursday night, February 18, 2021 of natural causes.  Sherry was born October 1, 1946 in Boise, Idaho to Harold and Patricia (Jolley) Rogers.  She was the third of seven children. Sherry leaves a legacy of 5 children, 26 grandchildren and 14 ½ great...

Feb 18, 2021

Robert Tackett

Robert Tackett died peacefully in Boise, Idaho on February 18, 2021, at the age of 55.

Robert was preceded in death by his father Wilburn Tackett. He is survived by his mother Wanda Tackett of Corsicana, Texas; children Taylor Green and wife Amanda of Jacksonville, Florida, Ryan Tackett and wife Olivia of Bossier,...

Feb 17, 2021

Darrell J. Youngblood, 88, passed away peacefully at the  Boise VA Medical  Center   on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

Darrell was born on November 10, 1932, in Yocum, Arkansas, the son of Ralph and Ella Mae Youngblood.  In July 1936, they moved out West to Idaho in a one-ton truck with 20 passengers…ages 2 months to 43 years...

Feb 15, 2021

Mary “Carolyn” Lyons

Born December 26 th , 1943 and called home on February 15 th , 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Carolyn, as many knew her, was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming and the third of four children of George and Ellis Sabo.

The Sabo family arrived in the Boise area...

Feb 15, 2021

Gregory Paul Smith (63) joined our lord and savior, Jesus, on February 15, 2021 at 8:05 AM. He was loved by many and he will always be remembered for his wit, his humor, and his love for music, sports, and politics. He is survived by his wife Nancy, daughter Janelle, son Paul, mom Jo Ann Busch, sister Karla Smith-Jones,...

Feb 15, 2021

Phil F. Ebbers, 82, of Meridian, passed away February 15, 2021. Phil was born in Sterling, Colorado, on February 24, 1938 to Fred and Elizabeth (Weske) Ebbers.

He graduated from Buhl Highschool in Buhl, Idaho. Phil then attended the University of Idaho before transferring to Boise State University.  He graduated from Boise State in 1978 with a...

Feb 15, 2021

Frank Anton Senn, Jr.

Frank Anton Senn, Jr., 66, a resident of Eagle, passed away February 15, 2021.

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

Feb 13, 2021

Dakota Michael Lee Richardson

Dakota Michael Lee Richardson, 17, a resident of Boise, passed away February 13, 2021 in Boise.

Dakota was born June 30, 2003, in Boise, Idaho to David Lee and Dana Michelle Fackrell Richardson.

Dakota was raised and educated in Boise, attending Hawthorne Elementary, South Jr. High, then East Jr....

Feb 13, 2021

Everette Harvey Breaux IV

Everette Harvey Breaux IV, 56, a resident of Star, passed away February 13, 2021 in Star.

A celebration of life will be held for family and close friends at 3:00 pm, on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at LifeSpring Christian Church, 174 N. Star Rd. in Star

Arrangements are under...

Feb 12, 2021

Maxine Wright, 95, of Boise, Idaho, passed away on February 12, 2021 after a brief battle with diverticulitis. Maxine was born on September 4, 1925 to Wallace and Dorothy Bostwick in Plummer, Idaho. She was the third in a family with 3 brothers and 2 sisters. After graduating from Hagerman High School, she worked for the Internal Revenue and...

Feb 12, 2021

On February 12th, 2021, Kathleen Ann Wilkin Rogers passed away peacefully at the age of 72.  She was born in Ontario, OR, to Jacqueline (Jackie Dillon) and Gerald Wilkin in 1948.  Raised in a loving devout Catholic household she was the eldest of five close-knit siblings.  She was a loving, amazing daughter and sister. The family settled in Boise,...

Feb 11, 2021

Deborah Jean Carlson of Meridian, Idaho died at St Luke’s Meridian on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the age of 66.

Deb was born in Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho on December 16, 1954 to Warren and Alice Carlson. She graduated from Coeur d’...

Feb 11, 2021

Cecily H. Ellis

Cecily H. Ellis, 67, a resident of Boise, passed away February 11, 2021 in Boise.

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