Obituaries

May 1, 2025

Perry Beckley, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Rexburg, Idaho, on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Born on May 4, 1956, in Rexburg, Idaho, Perry spent much of his life in southeastern Idaho, living in Rexburg, Pocatello, Boise, Kimberly, and Murtaugh, as well as Frenchtown, Montana. He was a proud member of the Church of...

Apr 28, 2025

George Garald "Gary" Griffeth Obituary

Our Father, George Garald "Gary" Griffeth, died on April 28, 2025. He was surrounded by all eight of his children and passed peacefully at his home in the Burton area of Rexburg, Idaho.

Gary was born in Logan, Utah, on June 12, 1938, to Melvin Pratt Griffeth and Lois Sylvia...

Apr 28, 2025

Ethelyn O'Mealy was born to George and Beatrice O'Mealy on July 17, 1939, in Ely, Nevada. She left us on April 28, 2025, in Rexburg, Idaho. Ethelyn was blessed to be the younger sister to Lianne, whom she never had the chance to meet in this life, and the older sister to Walt.

The O'Mealy family moved...

Apr 28, 2025

Ibrahim Saleh El-kher (Ib), beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Monday April 28, 2025, at the Idaho Falls Community Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones at the young age of 38.

Ib was born on December 21st, 1986, at the Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg, Idaho, to his parents, Saleh & Rebecca El-kher....

Apr 27, 2025

Ross Tout Parkinson, 88, passed away April 27th, 2025 from eventual long term complications associated with dementia. He resided at Life Care Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho for the past 15 months before his passing. He was born to Ross Doney Parkinson and Alice Tout Parkinson on February 28, 1937 in Rexburg,Idaho.

Ross was raised in Rexburg...

Apr 26, 2025

Sergeant Major Stephen Karl Peters passed away in his home in Sugar City, Idaho April 26, 2025 after a year-long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was 68 years old.

Stephen was born August 25, 1956 in Homestead, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to Edward Sylvester Peters and Lillian Grace Turek. He joined an older sister Karin Marlene...

Apr 23, 2025

Sarah Jean Dennis, beloved mom, grandma, daughter, sister and friend, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on April 23, 2025 after a 3 year long courageous battle with cancer at the age of 63.

Sarah was born on December 12, 1961 in her home in Rigby Idaho to Gary and Barbara Jenkins of Teton...

Apr 22, 2025

With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our sweet Jill Waldram Leishman Jolley—a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend—who brought warmth, wisdom, and quiet strength to all who knew her. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 86 on April 22, 2025, returning to her loving Heavenly Father. She...

Apr 19, 2025

Carma Weatherston Cooper, 98, of Rexburg died peacefully at her home April 19, 2025.

She was born October 24, 1926, in Plano, Idaho, to Leo Stanley and Laomi May Weatherston.

Carma lived in Plano during her early years, then moved to Rexburg when she was eleven, where she graduated from Madison High School.

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Apr 17, 2025

Joyce Roberts Hathaway, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at 5:14 p.m. Her smile lit up every room she entered, and her kind, generous heart left a lasting impression on all who knew her.

Joyce was born January 1, 1934, in Sugar City, Idaho, to John Leon and Stella (Jensen) Roberts. She spent her...

Apr 16, 2025

Ray Orin Couch, a beloved husband, father, educator, and outdoor enthusiast, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of love, service, and dedication to his family and students. Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Ray's journey took him through various cities, including Provo and Logan, Utah, and finally to Rexburg, where he spent the remaining years of his life.

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Apr 11, 2025

Gloria Ruth Goodman Andrus, 88, of Rexburg, died on Friday, April 11, 2025 a cancer survivor.

Gloria was born June 25, 1936 on the family homestead in the White Mountains of east-central Arizona, to Lloyd and Ruth Rothlisberger Goodman. Gloria frequently expressed gratitude to her mother for giving birth to her exactly 6 months before and after...

Apr 11, 2025

Ricky LaMont Mortensen, 72, of Salem, ID, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025 at his home in Salem, surrounded by loved ones.

Rick was born on November 9th 1952 in Toppenish, WA to LaMont Mortensen and Doris Klingler. He was a graduate of Sugar-Salem High School and later studied Consumer Electronics and Computer Programming at Eastern...

Apr 9, 2025

Guy attended Bethel High School in Spanaway, Washington. His family was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany for a year where Guy graduated from Frankfurt American in 1963.  Guy loved Germany and traveled with a friend all over the country as well as surrounding European countries.

He served in the National Guard in his early 20s.  In 1982, Guy...

Apr 7, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Lewis Blauer Meiners, who peacefully departed this life on April 7, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on November 9, 1933, in Burley, Idaho, to Carl and Alice Meiners, Lewis was a man whose greatest joy in life was his family. His love for them was unwavering,...

Apr 3, 2025

Jon Ryan Brown, 38, beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle and friend, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Gilbert, Arizona. He was recovering from a complex knee surgery after a skiing accident, and died several weeks later from complications. Ryan was born May 4, 1986, in Provo, Utah. He spent his early years in Walnut Creek, California, and later...

Apr 2, 2025

Glenn Alma Butterfield, 89, of St. Anthony, ID, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, April 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and was welcomed home by a loving Heavenly Father and many family members who have passed on before. He was born July 20, 1935, in Shoshone, Lincoln, Idaho, and was the son of the late John Francis...

Apr 1, 2025

Gerald Wheeler, 86, of Rexburg, Idaho passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 1, 2025 of pneumonia.  He was born in Polk County, Missouri to John Philip Wheeler and Margaret Helen Cornnell.  The family moved to Woodville, Idaho in 1945.  As the oldest boy, he helped his father on the farm learning all the ins and outs of growing...

Apr 1, 2025

Our hearts ache as we announce the unexpected passing of a man of immense kindness and humor, who always had a smile for everyone.

Blake Ross Merrill passed away on April 1, 2025, at the age of 44. Blake was born on December 3, 1980, to Ross and Lynda Merrill in Annis, Idaho. He grew up in...

Mar 29, 2025

Evelyn Clark Smith, age 72 passed away on March 29, 2025 at her home in St. Anthony.

She was born September 10, 1952, the daughter of Gerald and Amy Roberts Clark.

She attended school in St. Anthony and graduated from South Fremont High School in 1970.  After her graduation she married Aaron Mains. They were...