Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Twin Falls, Idaho and Surrounding Southern Idaho Cities

Hunter Michael Hamilton

Hunter Michael Hamilton

Aug 14, 2018

Hunter Michael Hamilton passed away unexpectedly on August 14th, 2018 in Arco, Idaho from complications of Ehler's Danlos Syndrome. Hunter was born on January 28th, 1992 to Michael Todd Hamilton and Lisa Larene Nelson in Salmon Idaho.  Hunter attended school in Salmon, Rock Springs, Wyoming and Kennesaw, Georgia until moving back home with his mother to Salmon. He later graduated...

Linda Waymire

Linda Waymire

Aug 13, 2018

Linda Ann Heise Waymire      Linda was born May 11, 1969 in Hanford California. She was called home August 13, 2018 in Twin Falls Idaho.  Linda was adopted at very young age by Frederick Heise Jr. and Wanda Louise Milam, who preceded Linda in death.  Linda was living with her biological father, Ernest Sweet at the time of her death.  Linda...

Gloria Conners

Gloria Conners

Aug 12, 2018

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Gayle Darlene Pratt

Gayle Darlene Pratt

Aug 12, 2018

On Sunday, August 12, 2018 Gayle 'Darlene' Pratt (also known as Sissy, Mama, Mom, Nan & Nanny) passed away at her home, peacefully, with her family by her side.

Darlene was born in Twin Falls on February 15, 1940 as a first born child to Ruby May Slater (Tippy) & Howard Everett Kelso. She relished being doted on by her...

David Ray Montgomery

David Ray Montgomery

Aug 8, 2018

David Montgomery, age 67, of Filer, Idaho, passed away at his favorite fishing hole. Located at Roseworth Reservoir on August 8th 2018. Dave was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on May 18th 1951 to Ivan and Dora Montgomery. He graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1970. He later moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where he met and married...

Robin Deanne Jenson

Robin Deanne Jenson

Aug 7, 2018

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JeNean Curtis

JeNean Curtis

Aug 3, 2018

JeNean W. Curtis, June 23, 1937, age 81 passed away on August 3, 2018 at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Twin Falls, Idaho. JeNean was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Byron John Curtis and Ada Chloe Woolstenhulme Curtis of Driggs, Idaho. She grew up in Driggs and attended schools in Teton Valley. She played the saxophone in the school...

Alice Briggs

Alice Briggs

Jul 31, 2018

   On July 31, 2018 at 4:00 our world suddenly stopped spinning. We lost our beautiful, strong,amazing Mother, grandma, mother in law, sister,aunt great grandma, great great grandma,and friend Alice Ruth(Olson) Briggs and our world will never be the same.    Alice was born on March 11,1931 in Harloton, Montana to Ronald and Arntine (Reitaasmo)Olson,the “turd” (3rd) of 9 children, as her...

Richard Shotwell

Richard Shotwell

Jul 24, 2018

Richard Shotwell

On July 24, 2018, Richard Merritt (Dick) Shotwell, our well-loved brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather, ". . . slipped the surly bonds of earth", and as was his belief, rejoined his wife Jody in "the high un-trespassed sanctity of space."

Dick was born May 23, 1935, to Maude (Ritter) and Merritt E. Shotwell in Twin Falls.  ...

David Lee Frazier

David Lee Frazier

Jul 22, 2018

David Lee Frazier, 67, of Twin Falls left this earth on July 22, 2018 after nearly seven years of living and loving harder, with his body functioning at ten percent, than most ever do. He was a true inspiration of strength and bravery. He died at St Luke’s MVRMC in a room filled by family, friends and loved ones.

Dave...

Christine Johns

Christine Johns

Jul 22, 2018

Our beloved wife, mother, aunt, and the greatest of great-aunts,  passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 22, 2018 surrounded by family and friends at St. Luke's Magic Valley Hospital from complications of congestive heart failure due to cardiomiopathy.

                Christine L. Johns was born on December 25, 1957, to Arthur H. Hoover and Margie O. Kerley Hoover at St. Benedict's Hospital...

Gloria Lee Schiffler

Gloria Lee Schiffler

Jul 21, 2018

Gloria Lee Sackett was born on December 22, 1934 to Orville and Ruth (DeMoss)Sackett in Filer, Idaho.  She grew up on the family farm west of Filer, attended the old Maroa school and then attended Filer High School where she met Gene Schiffler until graduating in 1952.  After graduation, she headed to Boise to attend nursing school before deciding that...

Benjamin Warren Post

Benjamin Warren Post

Jul 20, 2018

Benjamin Post, 76, passed quietly in his sleep on July 19, 2018, at Oak Creek Rehabilitation Center in Kimberly.   He was born on May 8, 1942 in Nyssa, Oregon, the son on Earl and Florence Post.  He enjoyed fishing, camping and attending his church.  Ben greatly enjoyed his church family and children.  Since he and his wife never had children,...

Kari Murri

Kari Murri

Jul 16, 2018

Kari Anne Murri, age 36, of Hagerman, Idaho passed away on Monday July 16, 2018.

Kari was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on September 30, 1981 to Judy Secrest and Gary Murri. She attended Elementary School in Twin Falls and Hagerman, Idaho. She attended Middle School and High School in Hagerman, Idaho.

Kari was involved in many activities growing up....

Nensy Aikoma

Nensy Aikoma

Jul 14, 2018

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Sarah Mercer

Sarah Mercer

Jul 13, 2018

On July 13th, 2018, Sarah Kathryn Mercer, age 85, of Twin Falls, Idaho was surrounded by family when she left this earth to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. 

Sarah was born on June 15, 1933 in Moultrie, Georgia to Frank & Juline Schaeffer.  She was number two of three beautiful girls.  Her sisters, Ann Grimes (Richard)...

Ernest J. Cook

Ernest J. Cook

Jul 11, 2018

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Mia Rose Trease

Mia Rose Trease

Jul 11, 2018

Mia Rose Trease, age 12 of Filer Idaho, passed away at home surrounded by her family on July 11, 2018 after a brave and courageous fight with cancer. 

                Mia was born in Twin Falls Idaho on August 6, 2005 to John Matthew Trease and Amaris Hughes Trease.  She attended grades K-7th at Filer Elementary and Filer Middle School.

                Mia...

Virginia R. Stone

Virginia R. Stone

Jul 8, 2018

Virginia Moon Stone

January 13, 1920 -  July 8, 2018

TWIN FALLS - Virginia Moon Stone was born Hiawath, Utah to Ruth Bishop Moon and Ed Moon. She was the second born child. She moved to Idaho when she was very young.

On June 29th 1936 She married Lawrence Wixom in Blackfoot Idaho. They had four children, Beverly, Eugene, Bill...