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Local Obituaries for Twin Falls, Idaho and Surrounding Southern Idaho Cities
Elizabeth "Betsy" B. Stoll
Mar 20, 2026
Elizabeth "Betsy" B. Stoll, 80, of Hailey, Idaho, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at her brother's home in Ketchum, Idaho.
WITH SINCERE GRATITUDE by Betsy B. Stoll
I've lived in Wood River Valley since 1969. I am so grateful for all the special people who have made my life here so incredibly wonderful. There is no better place to live...
Carol Ann Black
Mar 15, 2026
Carol Ann Black, 83, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Carol was a florist, bringing joy through simple flowers. She was an elementary school librarian who loved stories and the power of words. And she was a homemaker in the truest sense; creating a place where everyone felt safe, welcomed, and loved.
Her...
Carolyn J. Hopwood
Mar 13, 2026
Carolyn June Hopwood, 82, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and her beloved dog, Sissey.
Carolyn was born on January 27, 1944, in Lawrence, Nebraska to Clarence and Velma Bencken. She grew up feeling deeply loved by her parents and looked up to her older brother, Richard, who always...
Kathryn Ann Walton
Mar 12, 2026
Kathryn Ann WaltonNovember 2, 1959 – March 12, 2026
Kathryn Ann Walton, 66, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on March 12, 2026, in Kimberly, Idaho.
Kathryn, affectionately known as Kathy, was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, to parents Jack and Betty Walton. She was known for her intelligence and creativity. She was a talented artist, loved playing the piano, and was...
Pearl Anne Peterson
Mar 9, 2026
Pearl Anne Peterson, born on March 31, 1953, in Caldwell, Idaho, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, in Twin Falls, Idaho. Surrounded by her family during her final moments, Pearl's life was filled with love, hard work, and a deep appreciation for both the simple and joyful things that life offered.
Pearl demonstrated a strong work ethic throughout her career...
Michael Wilson Jr.
Mar 5, 2026
Michael Wilson Jr., age 59, passed away on March 5, 2026. Though he spent his later years in Twin Falls, Idaho, he was born in Fresno, California, and always felt that his true home was in Big Spring, Texas.
Michael was first and foremost a devoted husband, father, and proud “Papa.” He and his wife, Michelle Wilson, would have celebrated 30...
Margaret "Peggy" P. Dean
Mar 4, 2026
Margaret "Peggy" P. Dean, 85, of Ketchum, Idaho, passed away on March 4, 2026, at her home in Ketchum, Idaho.
A full obituary will be posted here when it is available.
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Karla J. Haskins
Mar 3, 2026
Karla Jean Haskins, 82, of Twin Falls, Idaho, went to her eternal rest on March 3, 2026, in Twin Falls, Idaho. Karla was born on September 12, 1943, at Twin Falls, Idaho to Elizabeth “Beth” (Bankhead) and Frank Hafer. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Cecil “Ray” Haskins, and she passed just five days before...
Lorie L. Ellis
Mar 1, 2026
Lorie L. Ellis, 57, of Kimberly, Idaho, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her home in Kimberly, Idaho. Lorie was born on April 23, 1968, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Jacque Pierce and Melvin Van Buren.
Lorie was raised in Twin Falls and graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1986. She then followed the calling of her nurturing...
Richard "Andy" A. Bamping
Feb 22, 2026
Richard Andrew (Andy)Bamping, 79, of Twin Falls, Idaho, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026 in Twin Falls, Idaho in the arms of his devoted, loving wife, Anne, at St. Luke's Hospital.
Andy was born July 16, 1946, in Long Beach, California, to Frederick and Marge Bamping. He was the 3rd of 5 children. The family moved to the Fresno...
Clifford Coale Walker
Feb 22, 2026
Clifford Coale Walker
November 20, 1938 - February 22, 2026
Clifford Coale Walker, 87, passed away, on Sunday, February 22, 2026, after a short stay at Chardonnay Assisted Living in Twin Falls, Idaho. Cliff was born in Washington, D.C., and as a child grew up in Long Beach and Rolling Hills, California. Cliff graduated from Claremont McKenna College (Business) in 1960. He...
Steven L. Wolper
Feb 22, 2026
Steve Wolper, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Hailey Idaho, Sunday, February 22nd, 2026.
Steve lived the kind of life that refuses to fit neatly into a paragraph. Marine. Electrician. Film student at the University of Southern California. Hollywood assistant cameraman. Alaska hunting lodge operator. Homebuilder. Construction company owner. Underwater photographer. EMT. Pilot. Relentless community advocate. If there was...
Melissa Dawn Halbesleben
Feb 21, 2026
Melissa Dawn Halbesleben, 35, of Gooding, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on February 21, 2026.
Melissa was born on December 3, 1990, in Jerome to William Bingham and Barbie McManus. She grew up in Idaho and stayed close to her family throughout her life.
On March 27, 2024, she married her husband, Jacob Halbesleben.
Melissa’s favorite thing to do was...
Terral M Thompson
Feb 19, 2026
Terral M. Thompson, 70, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on February 19, 2026, at her home in Twin Falls, Idaho.
A full obituary will be posted here when it is available.
A viewing will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 10:00 am to 10:45 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 667 Harrison Street, Twin Falls,...
Michael "Mike" D. Burke
Feb 19, 2026
Michael Burke passed away peacefully at his home in Hailey on Thursday, February 19th. Born in the Bronx, NY, to John and Virginia (née Lynch) Burke, Mike attended Regis High School, then Fordham University. Commissioned as an officer in the Marine Corps at graduation, he fulfilled his dream to become a fighter pilot and was a lifelong devotee of the...
William J. Bishop
Feb 18, 2026
It is with profound sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of William “Bill” (Papa) Bishop, who departed this life on February 18, 2026, at the age of 70. Bill passed peacefully in the home he built, surrounded by the family who cherished him. Born on Christmas Day in 1955 in Lansing, Michigan, Bill moved with his family...
Michael Eugene Simon
Feb 17, 2026
Michael Eugene Simon passed away on February 17, 2026 in Boise, Idaho with family at his side. He was born the fifth of six children on January 29, 1951 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Reuben Simon and Marjorie Mead Simon. He grew up on a farm in Iona, Idaho and attended Iona Elementary School and Bonneville High School. His mother...
Vernal Olsen
Feb 14, 2026
Vernal Olsen, 93, of Wendell, Idaho, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Wendell, Idaho.
A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
In keeping with Vernal's wishes, cremation has taken place, and a private Graveside Service will be held.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family in the guestbook section below
Scott M Luby
Feb 13, 2026
Scott Michael Luby, 73, of Buhl, Idaho, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Woodland Assisted Living.
Born in Caldwell, Idaho, to Rowene House and Dale R. Luby, Scott was the youngest of four children. Growing up in Idaho, he developed an early love for the outdoors. As a boy, he was active in the Boy Scouts, where he built...
Hans "Ray" Raymond Cairncross
Feb 7, 2026
Hans "Ray" Raymond Cairncross, 84, of Ketchum, Idaho, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 7, 2026, with Wendy, his wife of forty-two years, holding his hand. In his final days he was surrounded by his adoring family: daughter Allison Stites (Andre) and grandchildren Erin (24) and Brendon (27), daughter Caitlin Dietiker (Greg) and granddaughter Elsie (3), son Christian...
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