Obituaries

Jul 14, 2024

Dean Smith Sharp (78) passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 12:30pm. Dean was born on May 16, 1946 in Rexburg, Idaho to Leonard Milgate Sharp and Ada Caroline Smith Sharp.

Dean attended Washington school, Adams school and graduated in 1964 from Madison High school. After he Graduated, Dean...

Jul 13, 2024

Bruce L Heinz, 68, of Rexburg, died July 13, 2024, from accidental circumstances.  He was born October 5, 1955, in Rexburg, Idaho to Lyle S and Helen Louise Hawkes Heinz.

Bruce graduated from San Juan High School in Blanding, Utah in 1974.

He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

Jul 10, 2024

Julia Nadine Hegsted Hibbert was born in Idaho Falls on March 29, 1938 to Victor Orville Hegsted and Julia Genevive Howe.  Her father announced that the new 1938 model was "streamlined, and how" and had "water-cooled exhaust."  She grew up on a ranch at Poplar, east of Heise, Idaho.

At 16 she lost her father and at...

Jul 10, 2024

Today, on July 10, 2024, we said goodbye to our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and friend.

Kathryn was born on November 9, 1934 to Miriam and Harold Lynn. She grew up all over Southern California where she grew to love the beach. She married Earle Andrus Cutler on May 6, 1955 and they were later sealed in...

Jul 9, 2024

Lisa Derr Spaulding, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend passed away on July 9, 2024, due to complications from cancer at the Idaho Community Hospital in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was the youngest child born to Clyde Wesley and Dawna Raybold Derr on October 25, 1954, in Berkeley, California. On February 27th, 1974 she was sealed for time and...

Jul 2, 2024

Verna Shaundell Thomas, 37 of Twins Falls, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center.  She was born January 1, 1987 in Rexburg Idaho.

She graduated from Madison High School.  After high school she attended Idaho Sate University where she completed a Master's Degree in Mass Communications.  She went on to work as...

Jul 2, 2024

Susan Dianne Emmons came into this world on March 3, 1961, at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, and died peacefully on July 2, 2024, at Temple View Transitional Care Center in Rexburg, Idaho.

She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who made many people laugh over her lifetime with her dry wit. As a young Air Force...

Jun 30, 2024

Sandra Kay Parker Browning was born January 7, 1939 in Portland Oregon to Albert & Denice Parker.  She passed away at the age of 85 on June 30, 2024 in Mesquite, Nevada with family members at her side.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert & Denice Parker, and her brother Don Parker.  She is...

Jun 26, 2024

Ryan Bradley Walz, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26 at age 80. Born at home to Eva and Herman Walz in Burton, Idaho, on October 9,1943, he graduated from Madison High School in 1961. He moved to Sunnyvale, California, where he worked modeling rocket motors for the United Aircraft Corporation. He later moved...

Jun 25, 2024

Ronald Earl Hall, age 88, passed away peacefully from incidence due to age on June 25, 2024, in Provo, Utah. He was born August 27, 1935 in Annis, Idaho, the 8th and youngest child of Earl Clark and Eva Mae Stewart Hall. He was the last surviving member of a family of eight children, four boys and four girls....

Jun 25, 2024

Bryan Lynn Grover, 33, of Rexburg, Idaho passed away Tuesday, June 25th 2024. The world is a much dimmer place without his bright smile.

Bryan was born June 6th 1991 in Rexburg, Idaho to Matt F Grover and Cindy Lee Sommer. His spent his childhood outdoors, having adventures with his best friend and old brother, Brady. They...

Jun 23, 2024

Charles Leslie Rawson, "Chuck" a cherished and vibrant soul, passed away at the age of 99 on June 23, 2024, in Smithfield, UT, following a hard fall. Born on January 12, 1925, in St. Anthony, Idaho, His life was marked by his outgoing nature, inventive spirit, and profound love for his family and friends.

Charles proudly served...

Jun 19, 2024

Mary Woolsey Withers was born March 19, 1930, in Teton City, Idaho, to Don and Gwennie Woolsey. She had two brothers Ted and Bobby and one sister Janis. When she was eight years old the family moved to El Monte, California where she attended school and graduated from High School.

On July 26, 1951 she married Ellis...

Jun 18, 2024

David Blaine Niederer, aged 69, passed away on June 18, 2024, at home from pancreatic cancer. He was known for his warm sense of humor, strong work ethic, and love of learning.

He was born February 15, 1955, in Rigby, Idaho, to Rulon Blaine and Gayle Morgan Niederer. He was raised in Rexburg, Idaho and had fond...

Jun 18, 2024

Donna Ball Eckman, 90, of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away Tuesday June 18, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Donna was born November 3, 1933, in Rexburg, Idaho to Joseph Henry Ball and Ina Thomson. She attended school at Sugar-Salem schools and graduated valedictorian. She continued her education at Ricks College where she met...

Jun 17, 2024

William (Bill) George Cook passed from his mortal journey on Monday June 17, 2024 at the age of 91. He was born on June 4, 1933 to Ray and Lucille Cook in Independence, WA. He was the 3rd of 7 children.

His early years consisted of working on ranching, dairy, and fruit farms. He learned to work...

Jun 17, 2024

Jessie Pauline Nelson Craig died peacefully in her sleep on June 17, 2024. Jessie was born May 25, 1938, in Amarillo Texas. She grew up with 1 brother, 4 sisters and 2 step sisters. She met her future husband, Francis R. Craig in Amarillo, and they were wed on Oct. 19, 1955. Jessie worked in variousw fields including electronic...

Jun 14, 2024

Shauna Johnson Samuelson, 73, died on Friday, June 14, 2024, following complications of a stroke which occurred during an effort to repair a major aneurysm on her carotid artery. She leaves her husband, eight children, and thirty-seven grandchildren, who loved her deeply. Whether she was birding and tracking animals in Yellowstone, avidly researching ascents of Mount Everest, or embracing...

Jun 13, 2024

Norma Jean Hawkes Bagley, 87, of Salem, died from natural causes Thursday, June 13, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born April 19, 1937 to Bryant and Evelyn Hawkes, the youngest of five girls.

Norma attended Madison High School, graduating in 1955. She worked in a soda shop and later as a hairdresser until she met her...

Jun 13, 2024

Mary Ann Kehaulani "Kay" Potter Henrikson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 13, 2024,  leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and devotion. Born on July 28, 1947, in Oahu, Hawaii, to Alma and Mary Potter, Kay was the second daughter in a...