Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Pocatello, ID Bannock County & Surrounding Areas
ShyAnn Marie Matkin
Dec 6, 2015
ShyAnn Marie Matkin was born July 2, 1983 in Pocatello, Idaho to Kim Matkin and LaNette Shipley. Our beautiful ShyAnn Marie returned home to her Savior in Heaven, December 6th, 2015. “and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:7. ShyAnn attended schools in Pocatello, Rupert/Burley and graduated...
S. David McVeety
Nov 14, 2015
S. David McVeety , 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family, November 14, 2015. David was born March 2, 1947 to Robert and Betty McVeety in Los Angeles, California.
David was raised in Torrence, California living in the Glendale area as an adult working for Simco and PRC. In 1980, he moved to Pocatello,...
Betty R. Ridings
Nov 11, 2015
Betty Rhea Byrd Ridings, 80, passed away November 11, 2015, at Portneuf Medical Center. Betty was born November 27, 1934 , the daughter of Georgia and Ray Byrd.
On May 11, 1956, at the age of 21, she married Clyde Ridings in Angola, Indiana. They made their home in Aurora, Colorado, prior to moving to Pocatello in...
Roberta Dunn
Nov 11, 2015
Roberta (Berts) Valoy Dunn, 82, of McCammon, returned home to her Heavenly Father on the early morning of November 11, 2015. Berts mother, Henrietta Rosdahl Lake, gave birth to her on August 13, 1933 in Downey, Idaho, 19 days after the death of her father, James Robert Lake.
She married Loren Henry Dunn June 15, 1951 in...
Bonnie K. Barker
Nov 9, 2015
Bonnie "Linda" Kaye Gomm Barker, joined our Heavenly Father on November 9, 2015. Bonnie was born on February 18, 1947 in Pocatello, Idaho. Bonnie was raised by loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gomm in Star Valley, Wyoming.
Bonnie graduated from Star Valley high School in Afton, Wyoming. She had three children with Robert L. Kern. Marceia Kern,...
Michael Bernard Meyers
Nov 6, 2015
Michael B. Meyers, age 69, passed away following an illness at the Idaho State Veterans Nursing Home in Pocatello, Idaho on November 6, 2015. He was born on September 4, 1946 in Oakland, California to Donna Ray (Griffith) and Roy Bernard Meyers.
After high school graduation, Michael went on to continue his education at a two year...
Jana Lurene Roberts
Nov 2, 2015
Jana Lurene Roberts, 44, of Portland, Maine returned to the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on November 2, 2015 at her home. All who met her were taken in by her larger-than-life personality, infectious smile, and boisterous laugh. The ability to relate to people and to help them feel loved and understood was her special gift.
...Ileana Marie Evans
Oct 27, 2015
Ileana Marie Ducote` Evans , 88, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at her apartment at the Morning Star in Idaho Falls, Idaho. After 26 years, she was reunited with the love of her entire life, Ned Morrison Evans.
Ileana was born in Mansura, Louisiana on Dec. 30, 1926, the daughter of Hanning and Eudolie...
Valere Mabel Martin Wellard
Oct 27, 2015
Valere Mabel Martin Wellard, 92, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 at Manning-Wheatley Funeral Chapel, 510 N. 12th Ave. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services.
Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery. Visit online www. manningwheatleyfuneralchapel.com
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Ronny Lee Jenkins
Oct 13, 2015
Ronny was born June 2, 1958 to Cecil and Dorothy Jenkins. His siblings were Eddie Jenkins, Boyd Jenkins, Terry Jenkins, Dorie Jenkins and Barry Jenkins.
Ronny was born in Pocatello and raised in McCammon, Idaho. He graduated from Marsh Valley High School in 1978. Ronny married Beverly Thorton and later Gail Ruff. His children that he is...
Joyal Redington
Oct 2, 2015
Funeral services will be held on Saturday Oct. 17, 2015 at 12 noon at Manning-Wheatley Funeral Chapel, 510 North 12th Ave., Pocatello, Idaho.
The family will receive friends Friday evening Oct. 16, 2015 from 6-7:00 pm at Manning-Wheatley Funeral Chapel and 1 hour prior to services on Saturday.
Interment will be in the Mountain View...
Richard C. McDaniel
Oct 1, 2015
Richard C. McDaniel, 71, passed away on Oct. 1, 2015, after 2 years of declining health. Richard was born in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from North Georgia College and received a Masters Degree from the University of Georgia.
He served as a Captain in the U.S. Army and was assigned to Germany, where he met the...
Clarence Alden Bennett
Sep 20, 2015
Bancroft - Clarence "Alden" Bennett 74, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2015. Alden was born on November 6, 1940 to Clarence Samuel Bennett and Emily Coombs Thatcher. He was the youngest boy of 15 children.
Alden is preceded in death by his parents and 9 of his siblings. He is survived by his wife Dee Bennett...
Joan Crowder
Sep 19, 2015
Joan (Joanne) Crowder, age 85, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Monte Vista Hills medical facility in Pocatello, Idaho.
Joan was born to Marvel Mack Moyes and Bertha Clara Stokes on November 12, 1929 in Brigham City, Utah. They later resided in New Sweden, Idaho and lived in a granary during the Depression.
A...
Kerma Camelia Merrill Griffiths
Sep 17, 2015
Kerma Camelia Merrill Griffiths, 87, passed away on September 17, 2015 and returned to her Heavenly Father after a sudden illness.
Kerma was born in 1928 to Orrin and Nellie Merrill in Sacramento, California. She married Joseph John Griffiths on August 4, 1953 in the Idaho Falls Temple.
In her younger years, she enjoyed acting...

