Obituaries

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....

Jun 24, 2023

Harold David Ure passed away June 24, 2023, in Malad, Idaho. He was born on December 19, 1945, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Harold Ure and Elizabeth (Betty Lou) Ure. He was the last one living in his immediate family. He was the eldest of 6 children, Richard, Shirley, Marilyn, William and Clay.

Harold served a...

Jun 21, 2023

Daryl K. Deuel returned home to his Heavenly Father Wednesday June 21, 2023 in his beloved home surrounded by his loved ones. Daryl fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer for a year and a half before he was called home.   Daryl was born on July 20, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah to E Kay Deuel and Charlene...

Jun 19, 2023

LaNae Estep Wakley, age 89, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and sister passed away comfortably with her family by her side on Monday, June 19, 2023, 4 weeks shy of her 90th birthday.

Lanae was born in Plymouth, Utah to Hyrum Steed and Eathel Luella Archibald Estep on July 19, 1933. She was the 4th child...

Jun 14, 2023

We are sad to announce the unexpected passing of Jordan Ray Naylor, who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. While his family and friends are saddened by his death, they are thankful for his life. Jordan loved spending time with his family and especially with his oldest son Nash.  Jordan loved playing sports and spent his last...

Jun 14, 2023

Cherie Smith was born on October 8, 1949, in Malad, Idaho and passed away on June 14th, 2023, in Saint George, Utah at the age of 73.

Cherie was born to Karl and Maeser Smith and Retha Dukes of Holbrook, Idaho where she was raised on the family ranch along with her five brothers and sisters. She...

Jun 13, 2023

William "Bill" Kent Dahlke, 73, a longtime Marsh Valley resident, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 13, 2023. Bill was born on April 28, 1950, in Downey, Idaho, a son of Bill and Bonnie Dahlke.

He attended Downey and Inkom Elementary and then graduated from Marsh Valley High School in 1968. During high school, Bill was active...

May 25, 2023

Jerry Lee Green, 27, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Michelle Green.

Jerry grew up with his grandma, aunts and uncles. He served in the military. He moved to Utah in 2016. There he Maria Banuelos and they were married in 2018. Jerry has two beautiful children, Juan and Jazmynne Banuelos. He is deeply loved and...