Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Bonneville County, Idaho and surrounding areas
Jerry Hovis
Jan 16, 2026
Burton Jeremiah Hovis, lovingly known as “Jerry”, of Ammon, ID, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the remarkable age of 98.
He was born on December 8, 1927, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Burton Luther Hovis and Nora Frances McGahan. Jerry was raised working on his father’s 40-acre farm in Menan, ID, where he learned the values of hard work,...
Larry Harp and Colleen Stevens-Harp
Jan 16, 2026
It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of Larry Harp, age 72, and his beloved wife, Colleen Stevens-Harp, age 74. They left us just two weeks apart on January 2, 2026, and January 16, 2026, after living a life full of love and togetherness.
Larry was born on June 18, 1953, in Santa Barbara, California, to Eugene Henson...
Jack Nixon
Jan 15, 2026
John Noall Nixon III (Jack), of Idaho Falls, Idaho, died on January 15, 2026, with family at his side. He was born the eldest child of John Noall Nixon Jr. and Mary Ann Nieminen Nixon, on June 17, 1952, in Provo, Utah, and had three younger sisters, Barbi, Judi, and Diane.
He married the love of his life, Katherine Lynn Welker...
Bill Lockman
Jan 15, 2026
William "Bill" Oscar Lockman, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 15, 2026, at MorningStar Senior Living Center surrounded by his family. He was under the care of Oakstone Hospice.
Bill was born on January 18, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Herman Frazier Lockman and Edith Melvina Regan Lockman. He grew up in Memphis and graduated from Central High School. Bill...
Amy Dawn Taylor
Jan 15, 2026
Amy Dawn Ellingford Taylor, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 15, 2026, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.
Amy was born December 17, 1954, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Samuel Blaine Ellingford and Patsy Carol Windmiller Ellingford. Amy was born the third of five children. As the quintessential middle child, Amy was always there for whoever needed her support, wisdom, and...
Charles "Chuck" Noble
Jan 15, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Noble, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 15, 2026, at his home. He was under the care of One Source Home Health and Hospice.
On March 7, 1940, Charles “Chuck” Noble was the last child born on the family farm in Buckhorn, Kentucky, to James and Ada Noble. His father James was a coal miner, and he moved...
Arlene Ardella Mahaffey
Jan 15, 2026
Arlene Ardella Mahaffey, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 15, 2026, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
Arlene was born May 7, 1946, in Salmon, Idaho, to Dean Ireland Mahaffey and Thelma Ilene Hutchinson Mahaffey. She was raised on a ranch in the Lemhi Valley and loved to share warm memories from those simpler times....
Guillermo Ojeda
Jan 13, 2026
Guillermo Ojeda Anguiano, lovingly known as "Memo," was born on August 5, 1998, in Villa Morelos, Michoacán, Mexico. He passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2026, in Driggs, Idaho.
Memo was born, raised, and lived in El Rancho El Fresno, Michoacán, until moving to Idaho Falls, Idaho, in 2020, where he began building a new chapter of his life. Though far...
Deborah Jean Clay
Jan 13, 2026
Deborah Jean Clay, 70, of Ammon, passed away January 13, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Debbie was born June 4, 1955, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Willis Elwood Brandon and Elma Naomi Crow Brandon. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.
She married James Roy Fancher in Idaho Falls. They had...
Loretta White
Jan 12, 2026
Loretta Louise White (Demaria), passed away at the age of 86, on January 12, 2026, surrounded by family.
Loretta was born on December 15, 1939, at Park's Victory Memorial Hospital, in Napa, California, to Alma (Cardwell) Martin, formerly DeMaria, and John DeMaria.
From an early age, Loretta worked at the family's store in Napa, Johnny's Market. She attended Napa High School, graduating...
Allen Gene Horne
Jan 10, 2026
Services will be broadcast live on this page.
Allen Gene Horne, 78, of Ammon, passed away peacefully in his home on January 10, 2026. He was under the care of his loving family and the Hospice of Eastern Idaho.
Al was born February 21, 1947, in Goffstown, New Hampshire, to Donald Russell Horne and Catherine Elnora Vanwy Horne. He grew up in...
Cindy Laird
Jan 10, 2026
Cindy Lue Laird, 65, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 10, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Cindy was born September 14, 1960, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Darald Earl Lockes and Esther Bernice Croft Lockes. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High School.
On November 22, 1980, she married Joseph Ryan Laird in...
Jillette Mae Goldsberry
Jan 9, 2026
Jillette Mae Goldsberry, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 9, 2026, at her home. She was under the care of Alliance Home Health and Hospice and Mary Goldsberry.
Jillette was born October 14, 1938, in Helgeland, Minnesota, to Herbert Johnson and Grace Rud Johnson. She grew up and attended schools in Tacoma, Washington, and graduated from Lincoln High School.
On May...
Soledad Garcia
Jan 7, 2026
Soledad Garcia, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 7, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
A Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1690 E. 17th Street. A rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2026, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue.
Deanne Suitter Samples
Jan 7, 2026
Deanne Suitter Samples, 69, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away January 7, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Deanne, the youngest of eleven children, was born June 23, 1956, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Artell and Twila Suitter. She grew up on the family farm on 1st Street in Ammon. Growing up on a farm, she developed a love for...
Michelle Hamilton
Jan 6, 2026
Michelle Yevonne Hamilton, 46, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 6, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Michelle was born May 29, 1979, in Provo, Utah, to Alice Larae Lowe. She grew up in Springville, Utah, and attended Springville High School.
On September 18, 2009, she married Sean Patrick Hamilton in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Michelle and Sean made their home in...
James Clark
Jan 5, 2026
James Nicholas Clark (Jim/Jimmy), age 64, of Shelley, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was under the care of his wife, Karen; children, Jacob, Sydney, and Bodhi; along with moral support from his son, Nicholas, in California, and assisted by Eden Home Health and Hospice.
Jim was born on April 17, 1961, in Denver, Colorado....
Jim Hall
Jan 5, 2026
James Dale “Jim” Hall, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 5, 2026, at his home.
Jim was born October 26, 1951, in Rigby, Idaho, to Robert Dale Hall and Patricia Ann Tyler Hall. He grew up and attended Howe Elementary, Butte Jr High, and graduated from Ririe High School. He also attended Boise State University.
On January 29, 1969, he married...
Sandra Sue Hannan
Jan 4, 2026
Sandra Sue Hannan, 84, of Rigby, passed away January 4, 2026, at her home. She was under the care of Solace Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.
No services are being held.
A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.
Chuck Thorne
Jan 3, 2026
Charles Hardy “Chuck” Thorne, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 3, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by the memories of a life lived to the fullest. He was under the compassionate care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.
Chuck was born April 14, 1949, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Charles and Eloise Thorne. Raised in the Menan...
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