Recent Obituaries

Aug 27, 2020

David J. Ferguson

May 24, 1939 – August 27, 2020

“To every thing there is a season and a time to every purpose.”

David passed away in the comfort of his home wrapped in his family’s love. He was 81 years old. David wrote his...

Aug 27, 2020

Steven Michael Bahmer

Steven Michael Bahmer, 58, a resident of Nampa, passed away August 27, 2020 in Nampa.

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

Aug 26, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” Robert Carson, age 45, left this earth on August 26, 2020.

He was born in Tacoma, Washington on May 13, 1975 to parents Lawrence John Carson II and Karen Carson. He lived with his family in American Samoa when he was nine to eleven years old. Afterward they moved to Bend, Oregon for a short time...

Aug 23, 2020

Linda Kay Smiley passed away peacefully in her home on August 23, 2020. Linda was born in Whitesburg, Kentucky to Fess and Mary Boggs in October 1957. She was one of three children, and the family later moved to Columbus, Indiana where she spent her childhood and graduated high school.

After high school, Linda married her high...

Aug 23, 2020

Nyle Graydon Barnes

1938 – 2020

Nyle Graydon Barnes was born in Waterville, Washington on July 26, 1938 and slipped away peacefully on August 23, 2020.

He was the son of Forrest and Emma Barnes and was a graduate of Waterville High School class of 1956 (27 students).  He left Waterville for Stanford...

Aug 23, 2020

Bryan Dale Adams Junior, 38, a resident of Boise, passed away on August 23, 2020.   He was born on October 13, 1981 in Searcy, Arkansas to parents Bryan Adams Senior and Delinah Kelley.  He grew up in Washington state and moved to Boise in 2011.  He is survived by his father, Bryan E. Adams Sr.; his mother Delinah Kelly;...

Aug 22, 2020

Viola Faith Martinez , age 84, beloved wife of Ascension “Marty” Martinez, much loved mother of Debra Martinez Semancik, Rhonda Martinez and Antonio Martinez, cherished mother in law, grandmother of six and great grandmother of eight,  passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday August 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her...

Aug 22, 2020

Tamara Ann Sullivan-Watson

Tamara Ann Sullivan-Watson, 59, a resident of Star, passed away August 22, 2020 in Star.

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

Aug 21, 2020

Dirk G Erickson peacefully passed in his home on August 21st, 2020 after a very courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. Dirk was born May 24th, 1967 to Gaylord and Bonnie Erickson. He was the youngest of five children. Dirk has two older sisters, Suzanne and Lynette, and two older brothers, Todd and Brad. Dirk graduated from Borah...

Aug 21, 2020

John (Jack) Wesley Gates

August 7, 1938 – August 21, 2020

Jack Gates was born to John Henry and Aletha (Coffelt) Gates on August 7, 1938 in what was then the small town of Boise Idaho.

As a toddler the family lived in Atlanta and later moved to Ustick where he spent much...

Aug 21, 2020

James Kurt Williams passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, August 21, 2020, surrounded by his wife and children. Kurt was diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy in April 2014. He fought this disease bravely and with a positive and grateful attitude.

Kurt was born May 14, 1956, to Peter J. Williams and Carol G. Williams, in...

Aug 21, 2020

Joann Marie Whiteman

Joann Marie Whiteman, 66, a resident of Eagle, passed away August 21, 2020 in Meridian.

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

Aug 21, 2020

1926-2020

HAROLD EUGENE THOMAS

Woke up in the early morning August 21 to hear

“Welcome Harold, my good and faithful servant”

Harold Eugene Thomas (Red) was born in Glenns Ferry, Idaho on May 17, 1926. He was the son of Ralph and Ruth...

Aug 21, 2020

Marsha was born December 29 , 1953 in N ocona , Texas to Charles and Martha Christiansen. She was raised in Illinois and Iowa , graduating in 1972 from Central High School in Davenport, Iowa .

After high school, Marsha joined the United States Air Force and served from 1972 – 1979 based at McChord Air Force...

Aug 20, 2020

Scott William Ridgeway

Scott William Ridgeway, 73, passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2020 following a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. Scott was born on June 18, 1947 and was the oldest of four children born to William Thaddeus Ridgeway Jr. and Vesta Mae (Betty) Freeman Ridgeway. After spending an adventurous youth in Murray, Utah,...

Aug 18, 2020

Laraine (Lori) Elizabeth Denham

Laraine (Lori) Elizabeth Denham completed her life on this earth and went home to her Lord Jesus on August 18, 2020 at age 78 after a long battle with cancer.  Her close relationships with her family and her firm belief in Jesus gave her deep peace and strength.

Lori was born...

Aug 14, 2020

Mrs. Donna Lee Bradshaw, Maiden name Matthews, died peacefully in Meridian Meadows Transitional Care Facility on August 14, 2020 in Meridian , Idaho at the age of 84 .

Donna is survived by her husband of 65 years, Ted C. Bradshaw ; children, Joel Bra dshaw, wife Karen Curd Bradshaw, Carma Bradshaw Pinkley, husband Thomas...

Aug 13, 2020

Linda Dixon North Purcell was born February 9, 1949 in Idaho Falls to Lowell and Mae Dixon. She attended college at Idaho State University where she graduated with a Master’s Degree in Marketing Management and later on attended Boise State University where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. Linda was employed by Hewlett Packard where she...

Aug 13, 2020

Guy Morton Miller, age 91, formerly of Springfield, Illinois and Winnetka, California passed away in Boise on August 13, 2020.

Guy was born in Berry, Ill to Glenn Morton Miller Sr. and Lena Terry Miller. He was raised on a dairy farm in Springfield during the Great Depression. He served in the Illinois and California Army National...

Aug 13, 2020

Gary L. Spencer

Gary L. Spencer, 80, a resident of Boise, passed away August 13, 2020 in Boise.

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