Obituaries

Sep 14, 2023

Pocatello, Idaho – Carol Dawn Ward, 74, passed away September 14, 2023 at the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho.  She went by her first and middle name, Carol Dawn, throughout her life.

Carol Dawn was born in Malad, Idaho on October 13, 1948 to Golden Clifford and Emma Louise Spencer Ward.  She was educated in the...

Sep 9, 2023

Charles Roger Luthi was born on June 1, 1952, in Soda Springs, Idaho. The 6th son and 9th of eventually 12 children to Frank and Idella Luthi.  When he was 6 years old, the family moved to South Salt Lake, Utah where he attended Blaine Elementary, Central Jr High, and graduated in the class of 1970 from Granite High....

Sep 6, 2023

William "Bill" Elton Neal, courageously left his mortal life to be with his loving eternal companion, Marie, on September 6, 2023, Malad City, Idaho.

Bill was born January 20, 1934 to Jesse William Neal and Virginia Ireta Vroman Neal in Minidoka, Idaho. Bill was their only child. Jesse and Virginia divorced when Bill was 2 years old....

Aug 15, 2023

Donald J. Hess was born on November 3, 1948, to Hebert A. and Alta John Hess in Logan, Utah. He passed away August 15, 2023, in Malad, Idaho.

Dad was a hard worker his entire life. He took great pride in the excellent work he did with his lawn care business, which he loved. We know his...

Aug 13, 2023

Malad, Idaho… Betty Kay Higley, 83, longtime Samaria resident, passed away peacefully on August 13th, 2023, following an amazing life. Kay was born on April 28th, 1940, in Malad, Idaho, a daughter of Ralph and Alice Hughes. She was raised and educated in Malad, Idaho.  She married Vernal K Robbins in 1956, and were blessed with 2 children, Cindy...

Aug 13, 2023

Cooper D. Lish, 23, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Cooper was born on September 25, 1999 to parents Dale and Nickie Lish of Arimo, ID.

"Coopy" to his loved ones, he was the quintessential baby of the family, and was everyone's favorite sibling and child (don't tell the others). To know Cooper was to love...

Aug 10, 2023

Charles Don Atkinson, age 77, a longtime resident of Malad City, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10th, 2023, following extended health issues. Don was born on October 28th, 1946 in Samaria, Idaho. A son of Charles Waldron Atkinson and Ethel Anna Anderson Atkinson Smith. He was raised in Oneida County and graduated from Malad High School, class...

Aug 7, 2023

Boyd Clair Hess, a cherished husband, father, grandpa, grandpa-great, and friend, passed away on August 7, 2023, at the age of 72. Born on June 25, 1951, in Logan, Utah, Boyd's journey through life was one of compassion, dedication, and a deep-rooted love for his family and community.

Boyd's upbringing in the close-knit community of St. John,...

Jul 31, 2023

Gerald Sturges, Jr., age 55 years, died July 31, 2023, at his home in Downey, Idaho. Gerald was born August 28, 1967, to Gerald Sturges, Sr. and Sandra Sturges Schmidt in Pocatello, Idaho. Gerald began his masonry career with his brother, Kim Wilding, at the age of 18 years and was able to travel the world doing refractory bricklaying,...

Jul 29, 2023

Donna Mae Martindale 91, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho on April 6, 1932. She's been living with her son and his wife, Randy, and Sherrie Martindale in Malad for the past three and a half years.

Her father, Eddie Davis was born in Pleasantview and later moved to Pocatello. They...

Jul 24, 2023

Rex Price Waldron slipped peacefully into eternity on July 24, 2023, with his daughter Lana by his side.

Rex was born in Malad, Idaho, on July 9, 1933, to Lewis Roderick Waldron and Emma Price Waldron. He was the only boy in the family and always enjoyed being doted on by his six sisters. Rex said that...

Jul 20, 2023

Don Sweeten Christophersen passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 20, 2023. He was born in Malad, Idaho on March 13, 1957 to Grant Christophersen and Nellie Sweeten Christophersen. He was raised in Malad where he attended Elementary, Jr. High, and High School.

Don served a Spanish speaking mission in the Chicago, South Side Mission. One...

Jul 19, 2023

Mary Ellen Hadley, 71, passed away on July 19, 2023, in Downey, Idaho. Mary was born at St. Anthony's hospital in Pocatello; RR Merrell was the doctor, and she was 19" long and weighed 9lbs. 1oz. Mary grew up in Inkom, Idaho with her mom, dad, sisters, and brothers. She went to school in Inkom and later attended Marsh...

Jul 16, 2023

Russell Claire South, 61, passed away Sunday July 16, 2023 after his valiant battle with cancer.

Russ entered this world on January 26, 1962. He was the middle child of the three children born to Gordon and Shirlee South (Christoffersen).

He was raised and lived most of his life in Malad, Idaho. He spent the...

Jul 15, 2023

Logan Utah - Dick Martine Mallea passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023, with his loved ones by his side. Dick was born at the old family farm outside of Shoshone on May 25, 1945, to Jose Bideganeta Mallea and Josephine Marie Shurts. He was the youngest of 7 children and was very loved by all of his siblings....

Jul 15, 2023

Beverly Jean Atwood Jolley, our wonderful mother, left this earthly existence after her second fight with cancer on July 15, 2023 at home in Arimo, ID . She was born June 29, 1942 in her grandmother Allen's home to Garth J. and Olive Allen Atwood. She was their first born child of six.

She spent her first...

Jul 14, 2023

Howard Lynn Romriell, 87, passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2023. He was surrounded by his family when he returned to his eternal companion, Kaye, and our Savior Jesus Christ.

Howard was born in Pocatello and raised in McCammon. He was the third of five children born to Wilford Karl and Marian Romriell. He graduated...

Jul 11, 2023

Nicole (Nikki) Scott, 49, lifetime Sandy resident passed from this life to the next on Tuesday July 11th, 2023.

Nikki was born July 19th, 1973, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the daughter of Tom and Debbie Scott. Nikki was the 2nd child of Tom and Debbie. Due to complications at birth, Nikki has battled Cerebral...

Jul 3, 2023

Franklin D. Nelson beloved father, grandfather and friend was born August 19, 1939 in American Fork, Utah to Nels and Sadie Nelson.

He married Gloria Mae Gull on June 10, 1961. They had 6 children and were married 56 years at the time of her passing. Dee remained a loving and loyal husband making sure her grave...

Jun 30, 2023

Don Eliason passed away June 30, 2023 at the age of 94. He was a long-time resident of Holbrook where he farmed and ranched and raised his family—Donette (Merlyn) Ringel, Judy (Val) Bush, Debbie (Jay) Munns, Ken (Kristy) Eliason and Ron (Shellie) Eliason.

He was born May 21, 1929, the fourth child of August and Jennie Eliason....