Obituaries

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.

Oct 30, 2025

Mark Bastian Tingey, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on October 30, 2025, at the age of 88, under the compassionate care of Eden Home Health and Hospice.

Born on November 26, 1936, in Preston, Idaho, Mark was the son of Warren Maurice Tingey and Ruth Bastian. He was raised on a family farm...

Oct 28, 2025

Gary William Farnsworth was born in 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His sister, Gay, who was 22 months older, passed away at age 58 in Sparks, Nevada.

Gary went all the way through school in Reno, Nevada. While he was in college, Gary joined the Nevada Air National Guard and served in the military for 20...

Oct 27, 2025

David Michael Buchanan, 54, of Ladera Ranch, California, passed away on October 27, 2025. Born on March 15, 1971, in San Jose, California, he left a lasting impact as a devoted husband to Megan, a loving father to Jacob, Cam, Lily, and Nate, and a caring grandfather to Ella.

After graduating from Brigham Young University J. Reuben...

Oct 25, 2025

Karen Marshall Neilson was more than just a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend – she was a vibrant soul – as all who knew her can attest. With a heart full of love and a spirit of adventure, she peacefully passed away on October 25, 2025, at age 86 in Rexburg, Idaho.

Born on November 28,...

Oct 23, 2025

Anita (Parson) McPherson passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by family singing her favorite hymns.

Anita was born on October 4, 1943, to Myra Barker Parson and Horace Oliver Parson. The oldest of nine children, her four sisters—Sherma, Diann, Jodell, and Lorraine—were always her best friends. Whether playing ballerina with metal cups as pointe shoes,...

Oct 22, 2025

Roland Jerry Browning was born December 18, 1934 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Roland James Green Browning and Pauline Louise Helm Browning.  He passed away at the age of 90 on October 22, 2025 in Bunkerville, Nevada with family members at his side.

He was preceded in death: by his loving wife Sandra Kay Parker (married for...

Oct 21, 2025

Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Carol Shirley Parkinson, 91 of Plano Idaho, quietly passed away on October 21, 2025, in Rexburg, Idaho.

Carol was born July 21, 1934, to Frederick Amos and Clara Worlton Shirley in Salem, Idaho. Carol's early childhood was spent on the family farm in Salem, Idaho. She attended school in Sugar City,...

Oct 21, 2025

Mitch Logan Fadness was Born January 26, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada and Died October 21, 2025 in St. Anthony, Idaho.

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden death of Mitch Logan Fadness, age 29, a devoted single father, beloved son, and loyal friend. He died on October 21, 2025. He'll be deeply missed...

Oct 20, 2025

Dale Reece Dorman passed away peacefully, returning to his heavenly home, October 20th, 2025 in Rexburg, Idaho at the age of 102. He left behind a remarkable legacy of service, faith, and unwavering devotion to his God, family and country. His life was a celebration of resilience, integrity, and love.

Dale was born on August 8, 1923,...

Oct 18, 2025

Our beloved father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and children, ending his battle with cancer, the morning of October 18th, 2025.

Born on May 28, 1949 to LaVell and Donna Hirschi, in Salem, Idaho, he was the fifth of eight children. He learned the art...

Oct 16, 2025

Judy Anne Cheney Peterson. 84 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on October 16, 2025.

Judy was born on September 14, 1941, to Lawrence and Sibyl Killpack Cheney in Mitchell South Dakota. She is the third of four children, having two older sisters and one younger brother.

Judy lived in several places as...

Oct 15, 2025

Myrna Lucy Jenson Legg Blackham, 94, passed away on October 15, 2025.

Lucy was born April 2, 1931, to Neils and Irene Wayman Jenson in their Rexburg Idaho home.  The youngest daughter with 8 other siblings enjoyed a wonderful life on the farm, with plenty of animals and more than enough chores for all.  Mom graduated from...

Oct 13, 2025

Louise was welcomed into the world by Joyce and Ross Byrne on July 16, 1951, in Rexburg, Idaho. She passed away peacefully at her home, October 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer.

Louise was raised in Sunnydell on the family ranch just outside of Rexburg, where she grew up...