Recent Obituaries

Joan Prickett

Nov 14, 2021

Joan Arriola Prickett passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 surrounded by family at her home.  She was 99 years old.

She was born Pia Arriola on July 5, 1922 in Elko Nevada at the Star Hotel to hard-working Basque immigrants, Felipe Arriola and Agustina Garachana Arriola. Their influence and dedication to hard work and family influenced...

Kess Taryn Boesch

Nov 13, 2021

Kess Taryn Boesch, 21, of Boise, passed away November 13, 2021.  Kess was born on July 19, 2000, in Walla Walla, Washington to parents Jerry and Laurie (Ingle) Boesch.

Kess graduated from Centennial High School in 2018. She continued her education at the College of Western Idaho. After receiving her associates degree from CWI in 2020, Kess...

Jimmy Ray Parker

Nov 13, 2021

Jimmy Ray Parker, AKA “Corkey”

Jim was born on September 8, 1957 in Riverside, California to James and Earlene Parker and went to be with the Lord at age 64 on November 13, 2021 in Boise, Idaho.  He grew up in Empire, California with his mom and his brother Rod.  After his grandma taught him how to...

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...