Obituaries

Phyllis (Johnson) Woodvine

Feb 22, 2025

Phyllis Woodvine (née Johnson), 80, passed away on February 22, 2025, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Phyllis was born in Oklahoma on December 17, 1944. She found joy in traveling around the world and spending time outdoors in her younger years, embracing the beauty of the world around her. Horses held a special place in her heart.

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Glenn Edward Nelson

Feb 22, 2025

Glenn Edward Nelson, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 22, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of his loving friends, family, and Alliance Home Health and Hospice.

Glenn was born on December 3, 1948 in Mobile, Alabama, to Arnold Olaf Nelson and Willie Mae Davidson Nelson. He spent his childhood and teenage years...

Jeanne (Jemmett) Hines

Feb 21, 2025

Jeanne Hines, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away on February 21, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Heritage Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.

No services will be held.

Tom Campbell

Feb 21, 2025

Thomas Verdell Campbell, 88, returned to his eternal companion, Beverly Emma Allgood, on February 21, 2025. Much like the ripples from the stones he taught his children and grandchildren to skip across Idaho's waters, the impact of his life continues to touch countless shores.

Born October 5, 1936, in a humble Rigby farmhouse to Herbert Earl and...

Carol Palmer

Feb 20, 2025

Carol Ainscough Jensen Palmer passed peacefully on February 20, 2025. Carol was a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Born September 13, 1934, in Preston Idaho, Carol was the sixth child born to Charles Owen and Margurite Ainscough. She graduated from Preston High School in 1953 and briefly attended Brigham Young University while still in...

Connie Jean (Shenton) Melton

Feb 20, 2025

Connie Jean Shenton Melton, 64, of Shelley, Idaho, passed away February 20, 2025, at Madison Memorial Hospital.

Connie was born February 7, 1961, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Dean and Joanne Shenton. Connie grew up in Medicine Lodge and graduated from Clark County High School in 1978.

Connie married Arnoldo Torres, and from this union, a...

Jay Elray Bateman

Feb 19, 2025

A live broadcast of Jay’s funeral service may be viewed at this link: Homestead Ucon Ward

Jay Elray Bateman, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away on February 19, 2025, after a short illness, at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah.

Jay was born October 26, 1960, in Afton, Wyoming, to Dennis Mack Bateman and Wylene...

Mike Braun

Feb 18, 2025

Joseph Michael "Mike" Braun, 69, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born March 3, 1955, in Louisville, Kentucky, to J. B. Braun and Alvina Niespodzani Braun. He grew up and attended schools in Louisville, and graduated from DeSales High School. He also attended Southern Tech in Marietta, Georgia,...

George Raul Gonzalez Jr.

Feb 16, 2025

George Raul Gonzalez Jr., 67, of Rigby, passed away February 16, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

George was born April 16, 1957, in Santa Paula, California, to George Raul Gonzalez and Tomasa Adame Gonzalez. He grew up and attended schools in Fillmore, California, graduating in 1976. He also attended college receiving his Associate’s Degree. George served...

Douglas Dean Justesen

Feb 16, 2025

Douglas Dean Justesen, 49, of Ammon, passed away unexpectedly from respiratory failure on February 16, 2025, at his home.

Doug was born September 2, 1975, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Daniel V. Justesen and Verda Nell Helm Justesen. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School.

On June...

Diana Field

Feb 15, 2025

Diana Rose Field, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 15, 2025, at Teton Health Care of Cascadia.

Diana was born October 4, 1939, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Charles Howard Williams and Thelma Egbert Williams. She grew up with her mom, Thelma, and stepfather, James Vestal Empey. She attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville...

Ryan William Johnson

Feb 15, 2025

Ryan William Johnson, 40, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 15, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Ryan was born March 15, 1984, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Troy Johnson and Laurie Kay McFarland Johnson. He grew up and attended school in Idaho Falls and he graduated from Skyline High School.

He had shared his...

Homer Dennis Rochford

Feb 14, 2025

Homer Dennis Rochford, 70, of Ririe, passed away February 14, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Services will be held at a later date.

Ricardo Monte Adams

Feb 14, 2025

Ricardo “Ric” Monte Adams, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 14, 2025.

Ric was born April 29, 1957, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Monte Adams and Olga Friedman.

Ric was a proud and devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had the privilege of visiting the temple before his...

Eugene Stanley Post

Feb 13, 2025

Eugene Stanley Post passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, in Queen Creek, Arizona, at the age of 94.

Stanley was born on May 21, 1930, in Great Falls, Montana, to Harry Edward Post and Dorothy Viola Schuff. He was the youngest of three with an older brother Jim and sister Faye.

After graduating from...

Raul Garza

Feb 13, 2025

Raul Garza, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and memories.

Born in a small border town in Rnoca, Mexico, Raul made his way to the United States in 1952, later becoming a proud U.S. citizen in 1983.

He shared 43 wonderful years with his...

Betty Lou (Wever) Born

Feb 12, 2025

Betty Lou Wever Born of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 12, 2025.

Betty was born on July 28, 1932, to Vada Dorothy Neuschafer Wever and Everett Floyd Wever in Utica, Missouri. Being the second child of Vada and Everett, she was blessed with the love of her other siblings: Gene, Bob,...

Kurt Alan Simmons

Feb 9, 2025

Kurt Alan Simmons, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 9, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Kurt was born December 9, 1961, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Myron Kay Simmons Jr. and Sharon Marie Cromwell Simmons.

He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School.

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Jesse Hooks

Feb 8, 2025

Jesse Lee Hooks, known by some as "Bams," 47, passed away at home on February 8, 2025, with his beloved wife, Sabrina, son, Ayden, and mother, Katherine, by his side in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He leaves behind a legacy of full-tilt passion for life and an intense, selfless joy for repairing and re-homing lost souls.

Jesse was...

Tina Marie (Bybee) Welker

Feb 8, 2025

Tina Marie Welker, 57, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 8, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Tina was born November 18, 1967, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Marion Kay Bybee and Penny Deanne Bybee. She grew up and attended schools in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School. She also attended Career Beauty School in Rexburg....