Obituaries

Nov 6, 2024

Bettie May (Ferrin) Bannister, 74, of Malad, Idaho, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, holding her husband's hand from complications of a stroke at the University of Utah Hospital.

Bettie was born November 20, 1949, in Yuma, Arizona, the daughter of Dale and Arvella (Whitmer) Ferrin. In her youth, she worked at her daddy's Dairy Queen, volunteered...

Nov 5, 2024

Brenda Hubbard Sanger was born eldest of three siblings on May 20,1943 in Preston, Idaho to Jesse & Lawana Hubbard.  The family moved to Downey, Idaho in 1951, where Mom was raised.  Mom was a hard worker and an accomplished student.  She was in the drill team, played clarinet in the school band, voted best dressed and won a...

Nov 4, 2024

Ellen Louise Pearson Williams peacefully passed from this earthly world on November 4, 2024.  Her life was filled with love, service, laughter, hard work, and an enduring faith.

On August 14, 1935, at her Aunt Grace's home in Groveland, Idaho, a little dark-haired baby girl was welcomed by Henry David and Hazel Belnap Pearson. They named her...

Nov 1, 2024

Margaret Ruth Myers Rees was born on September 11, 1942, to Lowell Winston Myers and Isobel Iliff Russell Snow in Warren, Pennsylvania. Margaret spent her early childhood there until the family farm tragically burned down when she was in second grade, leaving them to rebuild from nothing. Seeking a fresh start, the family relocated to Texas, where Margaret completed...

Oct 30, 2024

Obituary for Nancy Thomas Nalder March 6, 1944 - October 30, 2024

Our loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, Nancy Thomas Nalder, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024 in Brigham City, Utah, after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis and more recently cancer. Born on March 6, 1944 in Malad, Idaho, to Stanley...

Oct 29, 2024

Connie Elvene Beeton was born on May 19, 1934 in Malad City, Idaho to Lola Eliza Petersen Beeton and Lloyd Beeton.  At that time they were farming and living in Holbrook.  When it was time for Connie to go to school Connie went to live with her grandmother Zina Petersen in Malad as Lloyd didn't believe the schools were...

Oct 27, 2024

Max Lamont Thomas 71, passed away on October 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Max was born February 19, 1953, in Malad City, Idaho to Samuel Monte and Maureen Thomas.

Max grew up and graduated high school in Buena Park, California. He was a fun-loving guy. He loved his family, friends, music, sports and the outdoors....

Oct 24, 2024

September 6, 1939 – October 24, 2024 Kathleen Edwards Allen, age 85, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, with family by her side. Born on September 6, 1939, in Malad, Idaho, Kathleen was the first-born daughter of Warren and Kate Edwards and touched countless lives with her warmth, resilience, and...

Oct 24, 2024

Walter Jan Burfitt

December 2, 1946–October 24, 2024

Walter Jan Burfitt, age 77, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024 in Lava Hot Springs, ID. Though his departure was unexpected, the vibrant legacy of love, laughter, and connection he leaves behind will continue to resonate with all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Oct 19, 2024

Karen Louise (Panick) Colling of Riverton, Utah passed away peacefully, after a prolonged illness, at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah on Saturday, October 19th, 2024.

She was born on November 12th, 1946, in Nampa, Idaho to Ervin William Panick and Winona Addie Dewey. She was the second of four girls. Her beloved father passed away in...

Oct 18, 2024

Ann Mildred Eddy Jenson, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 18, 2024, at Maple Springs Living Community in Brigham City, Utah.

Ann was born on August 5, 1938, in Ogden, Utah, the only daughter of Chris and Mildred Eddy. She joined her six beloved brothers, whom she cherished throughout her life.

She...

Oct 17, 2024

Richard Steven Simpson, 75, longtime, Downey resident, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, as a result of many lingering health issues. Steve was born on November 7, 1948, in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son of David and Myrtle Helms Simpson. He was the 11th of 11 children born to his parents. He was raised and educated in Charlotte,...

Oct 15, 2024

Michael Allen Clark (72) passed away on October 15, 2024. Hewas the son of John Michael Clark and Katherine Elaine Beardand brother of Scott Joseph Clark.

In his youth, Mike would often wet a hook and bring a fish home for dinner. Mike's first fish was from the waters of Hardscrabble Creek, Utah. Mike's teenaged years were...

Oct 12, 2024

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and friend, Joan K. Stoddard, 81, long time Malad resident, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, following a long illness. Joan was born July 29, 1943 in Brigham City, Utah, the youngest of three sisters to Leonard Walker and Alta B. Lewis. She was raised and educated in Brigham City, Utah.

She married...

Oct 12, 2024

Lana Lynn Sombrero Schulte, Beloved Mother, Grand Mother and Great Grand Mother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 12, 2024 from health complications.

Lana was born on April 12, 1948 in Tonalea, Arizona to Robert Sombrero Sr. and Susie Fatt. She was the 8th child out of 14 children.

She met George...

Oct 7, 2024

Edna Catherine (Hill) Ekstrom peacefully passed away on October 7, 2024, at the age of 89, surrounded by her family in Providence, Utah. Born on October 25, 1934, in St. John, Oneida, Idaho, she was the youngest of six children born to Thomas Nelson Hill and Helen Turner Hill. Edna attended school in Malad, Idaho, where she graduated from...

Sep 30, 2024

June Kellaway Benson, aged 96, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on September 30th, 2024, in Spokane Valley, WA. Born on June 10th, 1928, in Burwell, Cambridge, England she was lovingly raised by her maternal grandparents Eliza and Harry Parr and had acherished relationship with her Aunt Elsie and Uncle Reginald Turner.

June met...

Sep 26, 2024

Rhonda W. Barfuss passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024 at Huntsman Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was surrounded by her family as she returned to her Heavenly Father.

She was born August 11, 1950 in Preston, Idaho to Joseph and Zilla Winger.  She was the third child and their only daughter.  She was...

Sep 20, 2024

Rickie Dean Bloxham, 74, of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2024, surrounded by family. Rickie was born November 27, 1949 to Dean (Joe) and Melba Bloxham in Malad, Idaho. Rick was an avid sports fan; where he loved to play golf. He enjoyed going to the Pressbox on Saturday evenings for steak, shrimp, and a...

Sep 19, 2024

Don James Larson, 84, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Don James Larson was born April 23, 1940. He was born to Paul Stewart Larson and Ethel May James. Don had one brother, David Paul Larson, and three sisters: Jean Larson Munk, Lara Larson Noren, and Julie Larson.

Don loved the outdoors from the...