Recent Obituaries

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...

Feb 12, 2025

Mary Ethel Dean Boles Benzing, Boise, Idaho had a beautiful reunion with her loved ones in heaven on Feb 12, 2025.  She lived a life rich in experience for all of her nearly 83 years.  She ranged from Oklahoma to Kansas, Texas to Michigan, California to Idaho, Colorado to the Philippines, and many other places along the way.  At...

Feb 12, 2025

LaRay (Vogt) Burgess passed away in Boise ID on Feb 12, 2025 at the age of 94. LaRay was born to parents Walter & Hannah Vogt, in Pocatello Idaho on Dec 30, 1930. LaRay and family later moved to Nephi UT; where LaRay and her incredible 4 sisters spent their childhood and school years. LaRay graduated from Nephi High...

Feb 11, 2025

Murrel “Mac” G. McBride, 95, of Boise, Idaho, passed away February 11, 2025.

A funeral service will be held, 12:00 pm, Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr., Garden City, Idaho with a viewing beginning at 10:00 am.

A private family burial will be held at the Idaho State...

Feb 10, 2025

Connor Brock Powell was born on April 10, 1993, at Gritman Memorial Hospital in Moscow, Idaho, to Don Carl and Kelly Ray Powell.  Weighing in at birth at eleven pounds and seven ounces with a head full of red curly hair. Connor was the darling of the maternity ward and the apple of Carl and Kelly’s eye.

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Feb 10, 2025

Marie P. Baldwin, 84, of Boise, passed away February 10, 2025.

Feb 10, 2025

Megan Marie O’Hara lost, to a short but valiant battle with breast cancer, on February 10, 2025.

Megan is survived by her son, Christopher Voth and his expecting wife, Yvette. The unborn child, dubbed by Megan as “Little Bambino” is expected to make an arrival later this year.

Megan is also survived by her longtime...

Feb 9, 2025

Sharyn Bills Miles passed away peacefully in Meridian, Idaho on February 9, 2025.

She was born in Chicago in 1939 to Charles and Anne and grew up a lover of reading, music, dance, and Lake Michigan.

She graduated from UCLA in the early 1960s, launching a career as a writer and journalist at a time...

Feb 8, 2025

Robert (Bob) Leland Craig November 5, 1936-February 8th, 2025 Robert Leland Craig, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on February 8th, 2025. He was born on November 5th, 1936, in Bruneau, Idaho to Ed and Odessa Craig. His parents, grandparents, and great grandparents were all from Bruneau. He was a storyteller and the tales...