Current Obituaries

Jul 16, 2026

Eldridge “Sonny” Casper Kern Jr.

February 19, 1946 – July 16, 2026

Eldridge Casper Kern Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as "Sonny," passed away

peacefully with family by his side on July 16, 2026, at the age of 80. He lived a life defined by

love for his family, exhibited a strong work ethic he inherited from his parents, and a deep

appreciation...

Jul 8, 2026

Alice Faye Romriell Robinson

May 30, 1947 – July 8, 2026

Alice Faye Romriell Robinson, 79, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, following a

brief illness. She has left this world to be joyfully reunited with her soulmate and beloved

husband, Bruce Robinson.

Born on May 30, 1947, in Pocatello, Idaho, Alice was the eldest of eight children born to

Earnie and Marva Romriell. From...

Jul 5, 2026

Diane Davis, a lifelong Idahoan of Welsh descent, passed away on July 5, 2026, in Pocatello, Idaho. She was 93.

Born in Malad on October 17, 1932, Diane was the daughter of Griff Jr. and Evelyn Davis (née Kerns). She grew up alongside her older brother, Bob, and younger sister, Nancy, in a community where neighbors knew one another by name...

Jul 5, 2026

Beloved Wife, Loving Mother, and the Best Grandma Ever, Jane Cory, 75, passed away peacefully at her home in Pocatello, Idaho, on July 5, 2026.

Jane was born on June 17, 1951, in Ogden, Utah, to John and Evelyn Albers. She was the fifth of six children and was raised in Roy, Utah, where she graduated from Roy High School in...

Jun 24, 2026

Harry Nash Anestos, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at his son's home in American Falls, Idaho, surrounded by the love of his family.

Harry was born on January 13, 1945, in Ridgeland, South Carolina, to Tash Peter Anestos and Mavis Malphrus Anestos. His father, Tash, was born in Savannah, Georgia, to Greek immigrant parents, and his mother,...

Jun 3, 2026

Kathy Ann McClure, 75, of Pocatello passed away June 3, 2026, at her home with her husband by her side after a hard-fought battle with kidney disease.

Kathy was born on January 26, 1951, in Caldwell Idaho to Delmar and Carolyn Billings. She grew up and attended school in Notus, Idaho. After high school Kathy attended the College of Idaho in...

May 20, 2026

Sgt. Charles "Tony" Fraters passed away on May 20, 2026. Tony was born in Pendleton, Oregon, on August 1, 1945. He was raised and deeply loved by Charlie and Sharlet Fraters. Growing up in a military family, he had the opportunity to travel and live in many different states alongside his brothers: Bob, John, Charlie, and Frank ("Franky"). He later...

May 3, 2026

Our beloved Aunt Betty Adams (the Aunt became part of her name), passed away on May 3, 2026 in Pocatello, Idaho after a brief illness. She was born in Paul, Idaho on May 29, 1932 and would have been 94 on her next birthday.

She said she never had the privilege of being a mother, but she was a great stepmom...

May 3, 2026

Betty Esther Dickman, 78, passed away on May 3, 2026.

A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...