Recent Obituaries

Apr 20, 2023

Bradford Walker McMullin, M.D., husband of Elizabeth A. McMullin, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023. Dad was a caring husband  throughout his life, and a wise and loving father to his children and grandchildren.

He was born on January 15, 1943 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, as the first child of Nolan Eames McMullin and Jane...

Apr 19, 2023

Steven John Jolley of Homedale, Idaho left this world to be with Jesus on April 19, 2023 at the Willow Hospice in the VA Medical Center in Boise after suffering with Dementia for several years. His wife Sue was by his side as she had been for over 52 years.

Steve was born July 13, 1948 to...

Apr 18, 2023

Ralph E. Hartshorn

1933 – 2023

Greatly loved, deeply missed

Ralph E. Hartshorn passed away at his home April 18, 2023. Ralph was born on October 23, 1933, to Jennie and James Hartshorn in Lehi Utah. Ralph grew up in a loving family and was the youngest...

Apr 16, 2023

David Patrick Sweeney

David Patrick Sweeney, 56, a resident of Horseshoe Bend, passed away April 16, 2023.

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

Apr 15, 2023

Ronald Howard Frieze

Ronald Howard Frieze of Eagle, Idaho passed away peacefully on April 15, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and pancreatic cancer. He died at home with Cindy, his wife by his side.

Ron was born on November 2, 1948 to Howard and Helen Frieze in Grangeville, Idaho. He graduated from...

Apr 15, 2023

Patricia Marie Fullerton, 88, passed away quietly at her home in Boise, Idaho, on April 15, 2023, with her family by her side.  Patricia was born on July 22, 1934 in Crawford, Ohio, to Kathryn Wilamina Rauth and Wayne Webb Kellogg.  The family later moved to southern California where Patricia attended high school in Norwalk.  She married her high...

Apr 14, 2023

Carlos Lopez Zacarias age 76 passed away on April 14, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.  Carlos was born on September 1, 1946, in Teocuitatlan Jalisco, Mexico.  He moved to California at an early age and settled in Los Angeles.  He worked at the same company until retiring age.  He married Roseann and gained two sons and had...

Apr 14, 2023

Barbara Newlin, age 89, from Meridian passed away on Friday, April 14,  2023.

She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Newlin and granddaughter Amber Newlin. Survived by daughters Cheryl (Richard) Frailey, Linda Newlin, grandchildren Christina Frailey, Matthew (Carlee) Frailey, Heather Soucy, Kevin (Kelsey) Soucy, Bobby (Bethany) Soucy, sixteen great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren....

Apr 13, 2023

Karen Louise Nelson of Boise passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 13, 2023, after spending several hours surrounded by family, friends, and the very special staff members at Overland Court Assisted Living.

Karen was born December 27, 1937, to her parents Lloyd “Bus” and Bernadine Day.  Karen was raised in Boise’s north end and attended...

Apr 12, 2023

Alvie Maddox, also known as Austin Miles, was a man whose life was full of adventure, accomplishments, and callings to the ministry of Jesus Christ.

Alvie was a talented magician, whose passion for magic started in his childhood. He went on to perform at local events and eventually pursued a career in entertainment. His love for magic...

Apr 12, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Kerry W. Dykstra of Boise Idaho.  Kerry died at the age of 49 on April 12 after a long battle with cancer.   He is survived by his Parents Wayne and Pat, His sister Kim and his three children Braden, Jillian and Raegan. As well as countless life long friends that he...

Apr 12, 2023

Clinton C. Murphy, 86 of Emmett passed away April 12, 2023 at a local Nursing facility.

HIGH FLIGHT

by

John Gillespie Magee, Jr.

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth

And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;

Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth...

Apr 12, 2023

Frank L. Girard

Frank Lynn Girard died peacefully at home on April 12, 2023, in Boise Idaho, holding the hand of his wife, and was surrounded by both of his sons, his daughter-in-law, his granddaughter, his mother-in-law, his hospice nurse, and his hospice aide.

A celebration of life reception will be held at 12:00 pm,...

Apr 11, 2023

Dorothy (Dot) Verlene Hitt (Moran)

April 20, 1935- April 11, 2023

Dear wife, mother, and grandmother. Her absence is a silent grief, her life a beautiful memory.

Dorothy was born in Caldwell, Idaho on April 20, 1935 to John (Dale) and Fern Moran. She was the oldest of two children, and was preceded...

Apr 10, 2023

Justin King Smith

Justin King Smith, 17, a resident of Boise, passed away April 10, 2023.

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

Apr 10, 2023

Christopher Tyler Doggett

Christopher Tyler Doggett passed away on April 10, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. Tyler, as he was known, was born August 1, 1967, in Stamford, Connecticut to Thomas and Mary Carolyn (Harrill) Doggett, joining older brothers Tee and Scott to complete the Doggett family. When Tyler was five the family moved to Columbus, Ohio. Tyler...

Apr 10, 2023

Robert A. Forman

Robert A. Forman, 81, a resident of Eagle, passed away April 10, 2023, in Meridian.

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

Apr 9, 2023

Lawrence “Lornie” G. Ridenour, 96, of Boise, passed away April 9, 2023. Lornie was born January 26, 1927, in Boise, Idaho to father, Samuel H. Ridenour and mother, Mary B. Gillum.

Lornie spent his life in Boise, and Mountain Home, Idaho. During his career he was a driver for CCC, working for Morrison Knudsen, Clover Club Foods,...

Apr 9, 2023

Larry was born Feb. 1, 1933, in Ontario, Or., the only child of Ralph and Odessa Knight.  He attended elementary school in Sandpoint, Id., where his father managed an experimental agriculture facility for the University of Idaho.  He completed high school in Aberdeen, Id., and went on to pre-medical studies at the University of Idaho.  It was there that...

Apr 8, 2023

George Chester Crandlemire, 93, Meridian, formerly of Sun Valley, Idaho and Honolulu, Hawaii, has left this world to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 8, 2023. George was born on May 18, 1929, in Portland, Maine to Helen and Howard G. Crandlemire.

Our dad was truly one of a kind and led an...