Obituaries

Dec 3, 2025

Melvin Foster Eckman, 95, peacefully passed away, December 3, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend.

Melvin was born November 26, 1930, in Chester, Idaho. He was the seventh of nine children. His parents were Fredrick Benjamin and Ruth May Wood.

He grew up in the Chester area and attended...

Dec 3, 2025

Tommy Ingram, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was born on January 26, 1938, in Appleton, Arkansas, to George Otho Ingram and Lela Francis Hubbard. He passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, hard work, and joyful living.

On December 1, 1965, Tommy married the love of his life,...

Nov 28, 2025

Philip Coy Wightman, 88, of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at The Homestead Senior Living Center, under the loving care of The Homestead Home Health and Hospice team.

Philip was born on January 19, 1937, in Provo, Utah, to William DeMar Wightman and Thelma Elmira Barnson Wightman. He spent his childhood in...

Nov 28, 2025

Albert "Al" Jay Nelson, age 87, passed away on November 28th, 2025, at his home in Hibbard under the care of his wife Joan, Symbii Hospice, Dr. Steven Lofgren, Homestead Home Care, and Synergy Home Care, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Al was born on April 26, 1938.  He was the second child and eldest...

Nov 26, 2025

Nick Allison, 64, of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, in the presence of his family, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Idaho Falls.

Nick was born in Salt Lake City, Utah six weeks early to Estella Elaine Watson and Jack Will Allison on February 27, 1961. He grew up moving around frequently with...

Nov 25, 2025

Angela Clark Gifford of St. Anthony, Idaho passed away November 25, 2025.  Angela was born September 17, 1967 to Gerald Clark and Amy Ann Clark.  The youngest of five (5) children, Angela was born 12 years after her next sibling, Kathy, and was a surprise to the family.  Angela grew up and attended school in St. Anthony, Idaho.

Nov 21, 2025

Born on July 9, 1930, our mom, Josephine Maxine Perry Summers left us on November 21, 2025, to be with our Lord and Savior. Mom lived a long and fruitful life as she reached the age of 95. She was a gift to us from her parents, James Charles (JC) and Iva Perry. Mom was preceded on her last...

Nov 18, 2025

Kona Lynn Smith was called home suddenly on November 18th, 2025, leaving a hole in our hearts, oh but the legacy she leaves!

On January 25th, 1956, Kona came into this world with an unmatched fire in her soul and tenderness in her heart that would largely shape her character throughout her life. Born to Harris and...

Nov 18, 2025

Our father, Kitchener Edward C  Head, was born March 20, 1932, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, to Lawrence Nephi Head and Ireta Alder Cahoon. He was one of three boys and the third of four children. He passed away quietly on November 18, 2025, at his home in Victor, Idaho, with family at his side, leaving behind a rich legacy...

Nov 12, 2025

Val Dean Dalling Jr., 72, of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away surrounded by his cherished wife, children and grandchildren on November 12, 2025 following a difficult fight with a sudden illness. He was born May 8, 1953, in Rexburg to Val Dean Dalling Sr. and Nelda Clairissa Luke.

Dean grew up in Rexburg, where he developed the deep...

Nov 11, 2025

Sherrel King Acedo (née Leatham) of St. Anthony, Idaho, passed away in her sleep on November 11, 2025, at Temple View Transitional Care Center in Rexburg, surrounded by family and staff members.

Sherrel was born on November 6, 1944, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Guy and Vilma Leatham.

She grew up in Rexburg and attended Madison...

Nov 7, 2025

Jeffery Dan Smith, 63, passed away at his home Friday morning in Rexburg.

"Jeff" was born on Feb. 20, 1962, in Bellview, Washington, to Conrad Joe Smith and Wilma Jean Rolph Smith. The family later moved to California where Jeff attended school and graduated in 1980 from Brethern High School in Paramount, California. He later served a...

Nov 7, 2025

Brent Simmons Garner was born January 26, 1930 to George and Myrtle Garner.  He passed away peacefully at home on November 7th 2025 at the age of 95.  Brent is survived by his wife Carole, his sons Eric and Collin, his daughters Brenda, Louise, Andrea, and Krista, along with 18 Grandchildren and 22 Great Grandchildren. He is preceded in...

Nov 6, 2025

Cora Ley Erikson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 6, 2025. Cora Ley was born in Rexburg on August 5, 1939 to Stanley and Glenice Smith Anderson.

She was raised on a 60 acre farm in the Independence area of Rexburg. The family had animals and raised grain and potatoes. She spent a lot...

Nov 5, 2025

Becky Barney Clements was born in St. Anthony, Idaho, on September 9th, 1947, to Dale and Betty Barney. She passed away on November 5th, 2025, with her daughters by her side.

When Becky was born, she joined her 3 siblings, Bill, Dick, and Judy, followed later by Starr Ann, Danny, and Donna. She grew up in various...

Nov 5, 2025

Douglas Philip Gracey, also known as Chief, passed away on Wednesday, November 5th, to a short battle with cancer.

Doug was born in Hartford, Connecticut on October 4, 1944. He had two sisters and one brother.

Doug served his country as a member of the United States Navy where he flew off air carriers in...

Nov 4, 2025

Walter Winston Larsen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born on October 14, 1942, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Gerald and Ora Larsen.

Winston grew up working alongside his father and grandfather, Alma Larsen, on the family farm—an experience that shaped his lifelong love...

Nov 4, 2025

Neil Emory Zundel, 86 passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Neil was born at the family home in Egin, Idaho on December 28, 1938. He was the 6th of 7 children born to William Davis "WD" and Margaret Dougan Zundel. He learned early that if he was going to do any fishing, he had to first do...

Nov 2, 2025

Dwight Reese Bowen, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on the morning of November 2, 2025, at the age of 82.

Dwight was born on July 11, 1943, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Grant Reese Bowen and Guinevere Lucy Jensen Bowen. As the youngest of eleven children, he was raised in Salem, Idaho, where he...

Oct 31, 2025

Douglas LeRoy Harris, 76 of St. Anthony, passed away October 31, 2025. There will be a procession on Thursday, November 6th starting at 3:20 at Bert Flamm Mortuary and ending at the Wilford Cemetery. At the graveside there will be a brief tribute to Doug in celebration of his life.