Obituaries

Dec 17, 2025

Brenda Kay Walters Ward passed away peacefully on December 17,2025, at home surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born in Saint Anthony, Idaho on August 24, 1944 to William Albert Walters and Ida Marie Powell Walters. She never had the opportunity to meet her father, as he was deployed to Germany and was killed during the...

Dec 12, 2025

One of the kindest, most loving, and gentle people you will ever meet passed away this week at the Homestead Assisted Living Center in Rexburg, Idaho. Edward Kent Vernon returned to his heavenly home on Friday, December 12, 2025. Kent was born on March 13, 1941 in Pocatello, Idaho to parents Edward and Onetta Vernon. He was the middle...

Dec 7, 2025

Deon Schwendiman Stoddard, 84, of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025 with her daughter at her side. She was born on July 12, 1941, in Newdale, to Melvin Russell Schwendiman and Faye Holman. Deon left behind family and friends who cared deeply for her.

Deon grew up in Newdale and made Eastern Idaho...

Dec 6, 2025

Jazmin Melanie Carlson, 32, of Rexburg Idaho had a cardiac arrest on November 26th, 2025. She fought for 9 (10) days to stay with her husband and boys until she passed away December 6, 2025, in the comfort of her parents' home where she returned to be with the one, she missed deeply, Grandpa Westwood. She passed under the...

Dec 6, 2025

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of David Zollinger Walters. He passed away Saturday, December 6 at home with his wife, Charlene at his side. David grew up in Rexburg where he graduated from Madison High School with the class of 1962. He married his high school sweetheart, Charlene Bowen in 1966 and was sealed together in...

Dec 6, 2025

Penny was born March 12, 1969, in Durango, Colorado to John and Wilma Zufelt. She was the 13th of 13 children. She was loved, well taken care of and spoiled by all her brothers and sisters. She brought a special spirit into their home she was a happy girl, she had a great sense of humor and loved everyone....

Dec 6, 2025

June Ellen Nelson Cox, 67 of St. Anthony, passed away on December 6, 2025.

She was born January 27, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois to Lonnie and Grethera June Warren Nelson. She was raised and attended schools in Linden, Perry Co., Tennessee. She received her Master's degree from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee.

While...

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...