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Earle F. Layser
Apr 23, 2026
On April 23, 2026, long-time Jackson Hole-Teton Valley resident, Earle F. Layser Jr., joined his beloved wife, Pattie. He was 86 years old. Earle claimed, Pattie, and their cherished dog, Benji, “had gotten ahead of him on the trail and were waiting somewhere up ahead.”
Born in the Pennsylvania Dutch country, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on December 14, 1939, Earle first visited Jackson...
Carolin A. Smith
Apr 16, 2026
Carolin Antonia Winthers Smith, 84, of American Falls, Idaho passed away on April 16, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at her home.
She was born January 27, 1942 in Pocatello, Idaho to Barney Theodore and Margaret Mercy (Robinson) Winthers. She was raised in Pocatello and attended Pocatello schools.
Carol worked as a housekeeping supervisor at Hillcrest Haven and Eastgate Nursing home...
Lori D. Cunningham
Apr 6, 2026
Lori Denise Cunningham, 66, passed away on April 6, 2026.
Lori was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This started her journey growing up on army bases around the US and Germany. She was well traveled before finishing high school at Marsh Valley. She attended ISU and was involved with the Democratic party before becoming a nanny in New York.
Lori married William Cunningham...
TJ Hechtle
Apr 1, 2026
TJ Hechtle, 67, passed away on April 1, 2026. He was born on Valentine's Day in 1959.
TJ had a love for loud music, motorcycles, and fishing. He loved his wife monkey very much.
His departure will be so hard for those who love him, but he is flying high with the angels, free from all life's pains.
TJ is survived by his...
William Michael Pacheco
Mar 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of William “Mikey” Michael Pacheco
William “Mikey” Michael Pacheco, age 68, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at Willows Assisted Living following a courageous battle with cancer. William’s warmth, strength, and easy laugh touched everyone who knew him. His spirit will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
William was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia...
Dorothy L. Robison
Mar 14, 2026
Dorothy Lorraine Spoonhunter Robison, “Dot”, was born October 5, 1950, in Shoshoni, Wyoming, to Angela Frances Martinez Spoonhunter and Isaac Spoonhunter. She was raised in Bishop, California by her mother and step-father, Robert Andreas. She proudly carried the heritage of both the Northern Arapaho and Paiute tribes. She was a beloved little sister to her five brothers: Garrett, Thomas, Ronald,...
Nancy Watson
Feb 24, 2026
Nancy Watson, beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home in Chubbuck, Idaho, on February 24, 2026, at the age of 62 after a brief illness.
Born on January 11, 1964, in Charlottesville, Virginia, to Gudrun Sullivan and Karlheinz Muller, Nancy brought warmth and kindness to everyone she met throughout her life. Nancy is survived by her devoted...
Daniel Robert Wells
Feb 19, 2026
Disgruntled Man Gets Wish to Speak to the Big Man Upstairs
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, screaming, “WOOHOO What a ride!” Danny may not have been screaming, “WOOHOO!” but his body was...
Anita Marie Thorpe
Feb 12, 2026
Anita (Hamphshire) Thorpe passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. Anita passed away peacefully with many of her family and friends at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho.
Anita was born in Murray, Utah in December 1967, where she ran the hills of the Salt Lake valley with her 8 brothers and sisters and her best friend Christy Tessin.
She married Elliot...
Robert Walker Tarran
Feb 4, 2026
Robert Walker Tarran, born May 25, 1944, in Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2025, at his home in Spencer, ID.
He was born of parents Herbert Walker Tarran and Mary Pauline Walker. He was preceded in death by two siblings: brother, Frederick “Fred” Tarran and sister, Sandra “Sandy” King McClure.
Robert grew up in Provo, Utah. He attended...
Shelby Statham
Feb 1, 2026
Shelby Suzzett (Tew) Statham 1976 – 2026
Shelby Suzzett (Tew) Statham, 49, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully at Portneuf Medical Center on February 1, 2026. She was born on October 3, 1976, in Saint Anthony, Idaho, to Fred and Sherry Tew.
Shelby grew up in Idaho Falls and attended schools in Bonneville...
Julienne Ferguson
Jan 28, 2026
Julienne LaReyn Ferguson (1943 – 2026)
Julienne LaReyn Ferguson , a woman of remarkable independence, deep faith, and an adventurous soul, passed away peacefully at her home on January 28, 2026, following a brief illness. She was 82 years old.
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Faith Brainard
Jan 4, 2026
Faith Marianne Brainard, 93, passed away on January 4, 2026.
A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
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Troy Nelson
Dec 25, 2025
Troy Lenn Nelson was born in Blackfoot, Idaho, on September 30, 1962. He was raised in Arco, Idaho where upon graduating from high school in 1980, Troy attended both the University of Idaho and Idaho State University in business and engineering.
In March of 1986, he married Katherine J Nelson in the First Baptist Church...
Ralph Stevens
Nov 21, 2025
Ralph Roy “Steve” Stevens, known to many as Rowdy, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, at 8:08 a.m. in the Pocatello, Idaho, home he shared with his daughter and son-in-law. He was surrounded by his family as he took his final breaths. Rowdy was born on April 14, 1940, in the Taylorville and Stonington area of Illinois to...
Kenneth Roush
Nov 12, 2025
Kenneth Eldred Roush, 71, passed away on November 12, 2025 in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Kenneth had many interests and loved music. He played the guitar and drums, enjoyed the 49ers, and he loved Jesus. Kenneth was involved in community service, doing what he could to help out, when and where it was needed. He was...
Brandon Mckinley
Nov 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Brandon Lee McKinley December 7, 1977 – November 11, 2025
Brandon Lee McKinley, beloved son, husband, father, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of laughter, kindness, a little mischief and lots of love. Born December 7, 1977, in Modesto, CA, Brandon was the eldest son of William and Susan...
Christine Johns
Nov 6, 2025
Christine Patricia Johns (Chris) passed on to our Lord on Thursday, November 6, 2025 of heart failure. She was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Helen Johns and Harvey Johns on October 21, 1957.
She spent part of her childhood on the Johns family farm, now known as the west side of Idaho Falls. The...