OBITUARIES

Jun 4, 2025

May 30, 2025

Karen Marie Hunt, born to Vernon and Melva Hunt on September 6, 1956, was a lifelong resident of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully in God’s hands on May 30, 2025, at the age of 68.

Karen attended Pocatello High School and later worked at McDonald’s, where she retired as a dedicated prepper. Known for her kind heart and being a social...

May 23, 2025

May 15, 2025

Sidney (Sid) William Painter (86), longtime resident of Pocatello, ID, passed away peacefully into the hands of his Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 15th, 2025 after a full life.

He was reunited with his beloved wife, Alice Faye (Larsen) Painter and his son John Andrew. (Andy) Painter, his parents, and 13 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his daughters Diana...

May 15, 2025

Bob Conley, 90, of Pocatello, ID, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, at his home in Pocatello. Bob was born on November 26, 1934, to the late Frank and Ora Conley. In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by his brother, Richard. Bob married Lora Lee Robinson in 1956 and they had two children: Susan Hendrixson...

May 12, 2025

Mary Martha Ruiz (m. Martinez) passed away May 12, 2025.She was preceded in death by her parents Emilio Martinez and Filipita Maxwell, her brother Henry Martinez and her son EIthadore Jr.She is survived by her ex-husband EIthadore, brothers Francis (Barbara) and Gerald (Virginia) and her children: Michael, Ron, Sonya (Dave), Stephanie and Eric. She is also survived by her grandchildren...

May 11, 2025

There are people who walk through this world quietly—and then there are people like Robert. He didn’t just live. He roared. He crashed into life with love, chaos, light, and pain all wrapped into one body. One beautiful, unforgettable body. A body that held more than most ever could.Robert wasn’t just someone we lost—he was someone the world never truly...

May 10, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kim N Hartman, who passed on May 10th, 2025 at the age of 60 due to an ongoing autoimmune disease. He is survived by his wife Sheri and two sons and daughters-in-law and his six grandchildren. (Derek & Taylor, Hyde, Nolan, June and Sage) (Nathan & Shayla, Blaiklee and Laikyn).

A...

May 7, 2025

Raymond (Ray) Coderre of Blackfoot, Idaho and formerly of Jackson, WY, passed away in Blackfoot on May 7, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Ray was born February 2, 1944, in Putnam, Connecticut to Roland and Noella Coderre. He was the youngest of six children. Ray was predeceased by three of his brothers, Maurice, Edgar, and Paul, and sister, Jeanine. He is...

May 1, 2025

Apr 29, 2025

Apr 16, 2025

Kenneth William Johnson, 62, of Inkom, Idaho passed away peacefully at his home on April 16, 2025.

Ken was born on July 6, 1962, in Brigham City. He was born the oldest of 4 children to his beloved parents, William Kenneth Johnson and Carolyn Humphreys Johnson. They later moved to Logan where he was raised and attended school.

He worked at Thiokol...

Apr 14, 2025

Obituary and Service information will be posted when available.

Apr 13, 2025

Apr 1, 2025

Robert Dean Vesser, 90, of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, surrounded by his children. Bob was born on January 27, 1935, to John M. and Marion Vesser in Lewiston, Idaho.

After attending Pocatello High School, he joined the U.S. Army, where he studied Electronics at the U.S. Armed Forces Institute, Advanced Electronics at the U.S. Army Guided...

Mar 22, 2025

Barbara Jean Blair (89) passed away on March 22nd, 2025, at Monte Vista Health Care Center in Pocatello, Idaho.

She was born on September 4th, 1935, in Carthage, Missouri, to Pauline Retha Morris, and raised by her grandparents Earl and May Morris. They all moved to the Northern California area when she was a young child, and she eventually relocated to...

Mar 18, 2025

Mar 16, 2025

James Whiting Baird was born to James Condie Baird and Evelyn Mae Whiting Baird on April 14, 1957 in Hamilton, Montana. He was the third of six children.

Jim lived an adventurous and private life. In 1974, Jim joined the Army along with his older brother Dave. After his time with the military, Jim worked as a volunteer for the US...

Feb 25, 2025

Nichole Ellen Owens was born Nichole Ellen Anderson on March 1st, 1971 in Pocatello Idaho. She passed away on February 25th, 2025 surrounded by her loving husband and children after a long battle with multiple chronic illnesses. 

She was raised in Tyhee. She then went on to primarily raise her children in Airmo, and Pocatello Idaho. She later moved to Boise...

Feb 22, 2025

Rodney John Lepper Sr, 63, of Pocatello, ID, passed away after his battle with stage 4 esophageal cancer on 02/22/2025 with his wife Pamela Perna and daughter Sarah Lepper by his side.  Rod was born on 12/14/1961 in Salt Lake City, UT, the son of Charles Lepper and Janice Cochrane.

Rod worked in construction with a lengthy career of 45 years....