Obituaries

Nov 11, 2020

Janice Maxine Davis

October 3, 1936 ~ November 11, 2020

Janice Maxine Davis, 84, of Buhl, Idaho, passed away on November 11, 2020 at the Applegate Assisted Living care facility in Buhl, Idaho.

Janice was born on October 3, 1936 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Clarence Russell Cox and Dorothy Mae Kline.  She...

Nov 11, 2020

Jean C. Talbot, 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Evergreen Assisted Living in Buhl, Idaho.

Jean is survived by her children, Rod Nelson of Buhl; and Mary Nelson Nungester of Buhl; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.

Jean’s family wants to thank the caring people of Evergreen Assisted...

Nov 11, 2020

Buhl -Patricia A. Wonenberg Blake, 72, of Buhl passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at a Buhl care facility. Arrangements are under the care of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl.

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Nov 10, 2020

Barbara Cothern

March 29, 1931 ~ November 10, 2020

Barbara Cothern, a long-time resident of Twin Falls County, passed away on November 10, 2020, at the age of 89. She was at home with her family.

Barbara Joyce Dudgeon was born in Carleton, Thayer County, Nebraska on March 29, 1931. She was the...

Nov 8, 2020

Martha “Marty” (Ruffing) Ellinger of Kimberly, Idaho passed away surrounded by family on November 8, 2020 after living an amazing life of 101 years and 7 months.

Martha was born March 31, 1919 in Humphrey, Nebraska to Bernard Ruffing and Mary Brachman. She was the fifth of ten children.

Marty is survived by one sister,...

Nov 7, 2020

Buhl - Patrick Leitch, 61, of Buhl passed away at his home on Saturday, November 7, 2020.  Arrangements are under the care of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl.

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Nov 7, 2020

Evelyn Marion Norton Murray, 103, passed away November 7, 2020, at River Rock Assisted Living in Buhl, Idaho.

Evelyn was born August 29, 1917, in West Haven, Ct., to Harry and Esther Norton.  As a child she and her parents moved to the Phoenix area for 7 years.  It was there that she fell in love with...

Nov 6, 2020

Filer- Danny J. Tucker, 58, of Filer, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are under the care of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl.

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Nov 4, 2020

Jearlyn Jean Nelson, 75, of Rupert passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at her home. She was born September 12, 1945 in Vancouver, Washington to Thelbert “Al” and Genevieve Applen. She was the oldest of six children. She attended Fort Vancouver high school and Clark College where she graduated with an electrical engineering degree. She was employed by Georgia...

Nov 1, 2020

Donald Dean Cantrell

January 8, 1933 ~ November 1, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Donald “Dean” Cantrell announce his passing from COVID-19 on November 1, 2020 at a local care facility.

Dean Cantrell was born on January 8, 1933 in Bergman, Arkansas, to Allen John and Lena (Devore) Cantrell. He...

Oct 29, 2020

Arthur Reuel Chandler, Jr. passed away October 29, 2020. Art was the fifth son born to Arthur Reuel Chandler and Margaret Foster Chandler on April 1, 1929 in Rigby, Idaho. He joined brothers, James, George, Foster and Grant. Added to the family later were a sister, Lillie Mae, and another brother, Kay.  Art grew up in Rigby, Idaho. He...

Oct 23, 2020

Connie Jo Misenhimer, 73, of Filer, passed away on October 23, 2020 in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Connie was born in Twin Falls on March 16, 1947 to Frank and Beth Hafer. She was the middle of three girls. She attended elementary school in Twin Falls and then her family moved to the Bay Area in California where...

Oct 13, 2020

Paul Arthur Werner, 63, of Hazelton, Idaho, passed away October 13, 2020 at his home.

Paul, or “Pepper” as he was affectionately known was born June 22, 1957 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Paul William Werner and Elizabeth Coeijmans Werner. He was raised in the Hazelton area on the family farm in the Kasota area, which his...

Oct 11, 2020

Howard Curtis Darrow of Castleford, Idaho, was born August 29, 1945, in Ogden, Utah, the son of John Howard and Verna Nielsen Darrow. Curt was raised on the family farm northwest of Castleford and graduated from Castleford High School in 1963. He attended Utah State University and graduated with bachelor’s degrees in Animal Science and Accounting.

During his junior year...

Oct 10, 2020

On October 10, 2020, Heaven gained another angel, Lillian Gerber Mefford Jacobsen passed away at home surrounded by her dear loved ones, she was 93. Lillian was born to Fred and Emma Gerber on February 26, 1927 in Buhl, Idaho.

As a young girl, Lillian attended Cedar Draw School and graduated in 1945 from Buhl High School....

Oct 2, 2020

James “Jim” B. Elliott, age 73, of Buhl, Idaho suddenly returned to his heavenly home on Monday, October 2, 2020. The world has lost a great father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle, nephew, and church greeter.

Jim was born in Pocatello, Idaho on January 11, 1947 to Garrell “Jerry” and Doris (Bell) Elliott. A few years later,...

Sep 29, 2020

Carl “Dennis” Clardy, Jr. passed away at home with his wife, Catherine Clardy, by his side on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. He was born on February 5, 1938, in Galveston, Texas to Carl, Sr. and Anna May Clardy also of Galveston.

Dennis completed high school in Galveston and went on to attend University of Houston. In 1957,...

Sep 17, 2020

Kelly L. Welch of Twin Falls backed his final long-haul load into the gates of Heaven on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at the age of 67.

Kelly was born the second of five children to Jay and Barbara Welch on May 9, 1953. He was raised in Castleford. He enjoyed the benefits of growing up in a...

Sep 5, 2020

Maria Fatima Azevedo, 67, of Buhl, passed away on September 5, 2020 with her son and daughter by her side.  She was born to Francisco Tavares de Sousa and Maria da Conceicao Lima on May 16, 1953, in São Miguel, Azores, Portugal.

Maria Fatima’s passions and primary focuses in life were her faith in God, her children...

Sep 3, 2020

Elaine Phillips Padeken passed away September 3, 2020, at her home in Hau’ula, Hawaii surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Michael S Padeken Jr; her 6 children: Alohilani R (Anthony), Kalanikapua M.D. (Rex), Michael S.K. (Camille), Ammon K. (Bunnary), David K. (Amy), and Tobias K.; her 23 grandchildren; Pockets and Leo; her...