OBITUARIES

Dec 19, 2025

Douglas Neil Hill passed away peacefully in Pocatello, Idaho on December 19th 2025, at the age of 90, with his wife Karen by his side. He was born on October 31st 1935, in Lava Hot Springs, to William Earl and Nada Hill. He had four brothers and six sisters. He graduated from Marsh Valley High School, where he met his...

Nov 28, 2025

Nov 24, 2025

Erica Lizbeth “Liz” Bristol, 45, passed away on November 24, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho—the city where she was born, raised, and deeply rooted. Her vibrant spirit and unmistakable presence left an indelible mark on all who knew and loved her.

Born on December 12, 1979, Liz began her education at Franklin Middle School and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1998....

Nov 14, 2025

Nov 13, 2025

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Edward “Ted” Ries, passed away peacefully November 13, 2025. He was born in Hollywood, California on May 30, 1937 to Jean Poelman and Ernest Ries.Ted had a beautiful childhood growing up in Los Angeles during the golden age of Hollywood - what he later described as “the best place, the best time”....

Nov 13, 2025

James Lawrence Thompson, 63, of McCammon, Idaho, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on November 13, 2025. He was born May 12, 1962, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the third of seven children born to John and Carolyn (Engle) Thompson.

James spent his childhood in Downey, Idaho. He was “all boy”—growing up milking cows, shooting varmints,...

Nov 12, 2025

Nov 11, 2025

Patricia Louise (Rufner) Corbridge, 76, passed away in Pocatello, Idaho on November 11, 2025. She was a strong, hard-working woman who was an inspiration to those around her.

She was born in Eugene, Oregon on May 16, 1949, and adopted by Charles and Joan Rufner, allowing her to grow up in Portland, Oregon alongside her sisters Gloria Bedell, Rosemary Rufner, Linda...

Nov 3, 2025

Nov 2, 2025

David Sr. passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025 at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls.

David served in the US Navy for 22 years retiring on November 6, 1976. During his service, he received many accommodations. After retiring from the Navy, David worked for Intermountain Gas retiring in 1999.

Once retired, David and Thelma travelled the country enjoying visiting...

Nov 2, 2025

Dennis Charles Stone was born December 18, 1938 to George and Elvera Stone. Born in Cambridge (Near Downey, ID) and raised in Pocatello, ID. Dennis joined the Air Force and served as an Airman for four years. While based in England, he met his first wife, Elizabeth Mary Carter. They had four children-Mandy, Theresa, Carol, and Dennis and later divorced.

In...

Oct 23, 2025

Steven George Crawford, age 74, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025 at Grace Assisted Living, after suffering the last several years from dementia.

Steve was born April 8, 1951, in American Fork, Utah to George Lloyd Crawford and Helen Bartholomew Crawford. He grew up working on the family dairy farm. He graduated from Lehi High School in...

Oct 21, 2025

Oct 19, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Elisabeth Langford Barlow, who left us suddenly on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, from complications four days post-cancer surgery. She was 42.

Elisabeth is the youngest of six, born April 26, 1983, in Lander, Wyoming, to James and Yvonne Langford. Her oldest siblings all doted on her, but despite their best...

Oct 18, 2025

Adelia Nadene (Peggy) Smith Oliphant, 96, most recently of Joliet MT, passed away peacefully October 18th 2025, in Absarokee @ Gallagher’s assisted living, supported byThe Stillwater Hospice & surrounded by family. Peggy was born at home on May 29th 1929 in Dillon MT to faithful parents Leslie Henry Smith and Adelia Ada (Loveland) Smith who had moved from Pocatello just...

Oct 16, 2025

No Services are being held at this time.

Oct 15, 2025

Leah Rose Misner Curtis passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025.

Leah was born on July 2, 1948 to George and Kady Misner.

Leah grew up in Pocatello, Idaho. She was a proud graduate of Pocatello High School Class of 1966. Mom would always yell, “Yay Poky!” When she watched the ISU Homecoming Parade.

It was while working at Lamb Weston that she...

Oct 11, 2025

Our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Paul Webb Erekson, peacefully returned home to his Heavenly Father on October 11, 2025, at the age of 99 (two months shy of 100).

Paul was born on December 5, 1925, to Leslie H. Erekson and Grace Ethelyn Webb in Twin Falls, Idaho. He grew up with a strong sense of duty, faith, and love...

Oct 1, 2025

Judy Helen Leigh-Honas, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on October 1st, 2025. Judy was born October 12, 1949 in Pocatello, ID to Harry & Helen Stedtfeld.

Judy had two sons, who were her world Jesse & Michael Leigh. She was a single mom who took her boys all across the country traveling and to new adventures. She lived...

Sep 30, 2025

Alfred Ben Stratton, 69, beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, cousin, nephew passed away September 30, 2025 at home with his wife by his side. 

He is survived by his wife LeMoyne Rapier Stratton, Daughters LeDawn (Ryan) Pace, LeMae (Chad) Allen, LeMarah (Jacob) Welch, LeRynn Stratton, Son Wesley Clark (Tara) Stratton, Grandchildren: Ecksen Allen, Carden Allen, Kassel Pace, Stricker Allen, Gracie Stratton,...