All Obituaries

Douglas Eames Denning, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 6, 2024, at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho, from complications due to surgery. Doug was born November 2, 1949, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Edward Jay Denning and Edna Geddes Eames Denning. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and later received his GED. In 1968, he married Vicky Mountz. They were later divorced in 1981. He married Bonnie Taylor in 1994, and they were later divorced in 2017. Doug made his home...

On May 5, 2024, Joan Woodland Paulsen, 98, went home to her Heavenly Father.  She was born March 13, 1926, to Ephraim James and Bertha Marie Hansen Woodland in Richmond, Utah. As a child she loved to dance, act, climb tall trees, and help her brothers tend to the cows. She contracted German Measles, which left her with poor eyesight and an irregular heartbeat. Despite this, she excelled at spelling and loved to read. During the 7th  grade, Joan was selected as a cheerleader, and...

Kelly Shawn Holland, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away on May 4, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.  Kelly was born January 4, 1961, in Butte, Montana. He lived a life filled with adventure and skill. As a long haul truck driver and seasoned concrete layer, he traversed the country's highways and built foundations that would stand the test of time.  In his youth, Kelly showcased his athleticism on the basketball court, leaving a lasting impression with his...

Anthony "Doc" Murphy, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 3, 2024, at Tambree Meadows Assisted Living Center. He was under the care of Brio Hospice.   Anthony was born March 13, 1936, in Leeds, England, to Sydney Valentine Murphy and Ivy Murray Murphy. He grew up and attended schools in England. He moved to the United States in 1949 and graduated from Rosemead High School in California. He served in the US Army after high school as military police.  He later attended the...

Janet Eileen Marler Phelps, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 3, 2024, at her home. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho and her loving family. Janet was born September 30, 1939, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Loran Josiah Marler and Zella Priscilla Ryset Marler. She grew up and attended schools in Lima, Montana, and Idaho Falls, Idaho, and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. She also attended Salt Lake City College of Medical Careers. On July 14, 1958, she married Joel...

Freddie Gene Armbrister, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 3, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was under the care of Brio Hospice. Fred was born July 26, 1952, in Ajo, Arizona, to Ernest Melvin “Buster” Armbrister and Pauline Langley Armbrister. He grew up and attended schools in Butte, Montana. On April 8, 1978, he married Carol Roholt in Grace, Idaho. Fred and Carol made their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where Fred worked as an auto mechanic and owned...

Linda Rae Lake, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 3, 2024, at her home. Linda was born April 3, 1946, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Robert Thomas Humpherys and Wilma Isabel Taylor Humpherys. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. On April 16, 1965, she married Dall Ray Lake in Bonneville County. Linda and Dall Ray made their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where Linda was a homemaker. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

    Joyce B Russell, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 2, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of her loving family and Aspen Home Health & Hospice. Joyce was born March 15, 1932, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Wilford Jones Ward and Stella May Bowles Ward. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and Iona. On December 31, 1948, she married Ivol Ferrele Russell in Idaho Falls. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS...

Frank LeRoy Hinckley, 82, of Ammon, passed away May 1, 2024, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community.  Frank was born January 25, 1942, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Dean LeRoy Hinckley and Sarah Ida Barney Hinckley. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He also attended Utah State and Ricks College. On May 15, 1971, he married Norma LaRene McCulloch in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Frank and Norma made their home in Ammon, Idaho, where Frank worked in...

Steven Carey Barnes, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 29, 2024, at Rigby Lake Assisted Living. He was under the care of his loving family and Brio Hospice. Steve was born June 22, 1959, in Fallon, Nevada, to Dean Leon Barnes and Angelina Edith Martin Barnes. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and graduated from Bonneville High School in 1977.  On September 30, 1978, he married Cynthia Jo Elliott in Idaho Falls. Steve and Cindy made their home in Idaho Falls...