Obituaries

May 6, 2020

Bonnie Jean (Wright) Cowden

September 25, 1944 ~ May 6, 2020

Bonnie Jean (Wright) Cowden was received into her Savior’s embrace on May 6, 2020. Jean was born in Huntsville, Arkansas to Dennis Boyd Wright and Bonnie Lorene Wright on September 25, 1944. She was the oldest of Dennis and Bonnie’s six children and eventually...

May 1, 2020

Carol Loraine Runyan

June 29, 1941 ~ May 1, 2020

Carol Loraine Runyan, passed away on May 1, 2020 at Wellspring Health & Rehab of Cascadia in Nampa.

Carol was born June 29, 1941 in Springview, Nebraska to Wade and Miriam (Browns) Runyan. In 1944 her family moved to Idaho where she lived...

Apr 23, 2020

Patricia Davis age 87 passed quietly from this life in the early morning Thursday April 23, 2020 at Evergreen Place Assisted Living in Buhl, Idaho. Patricia was the elder of two children born to Berkley J. and Loula B. Little in Hooray, South Carolina. She was raised in South Carolina and moved to California with her mother in her...

Apr 18, 2020

Loren Martin Robinson

April 28, 1940 ~ April 18, 2020

Loren Martin Robinson passed away April 18, 2020. He was born April 28, 1940 in Richfield, Idaho to Willet “Slim” and Velma Robinson. He was the third youngest of 11 children. His mom passed away when he was nine years old, at which time his...

Apr 15, 2020

Marlene Harris, born March 24,1937, went to her heavenly home on April 15, 2020 with family by her side. She was born in Nickols County, West Virginia, but she wasn't born alone. She had a twin sister, Aden, who sadly passed when she was only 3 years old. Mom said she felt like something was missing from her, her...

Apr 10, 2020

James “Jim” Wheeler was born on January 14, 1930, in Pikeville, Tennessee, to Floyd & Della (Burgess) Wheeler. In the spring of 1930, his parents, his 4 older siblings, his grandparents and other extended family traveled across the country on the train to begin their life in Castleford.

Jim attended Castleford Schools and played football and basketball....

Apr 9, 2020

Gary Ivan Winn, of Buhl, Idaho passed away peacefully on the evening of April 9, 2020 after months of battling Alzheimer's.

Gary was born on February 13, 1939 in Buhl, Idaho to Ivan and Grace Winn, where he resided for most of his life. Gary’s life became whole in 1960 after marrying his high school sweetheart and...

Apr 8, 2020

Rex Dean Wilson, 57, of Jerome, passed away April 8, 2020, a victim of COVID-19.  He was born July 6, 1962 to Melvin and Maxine (Goodsell) Wilson of Buhl and joined his older sister, Cindy. Rex was raised in Buhl and enjoyed camping and fishing with his family.

In 1967, Melvin Wilson died in a hunting accident....

Apr 5, 2020

Doris Smalley Meierhoff, 90 of Buhl, Idaho passed away April 5, 2020. Doris was born July 23, 1929 in Buhl, Idaho. She was the second child of Ralph and Laverna (White) Smalley.

Doris grew up on a farm south of Buhl, she would enjoy swimming in the canals and riding her horse. On October 12, 1949 she...

Apr 4, 2020

Dominga Chavez de Lopez, age 89, was born on March 12, 1931 in Rancho La Flor, Durango, Mexico. Dominga passed away on April 4, 2020 in Buhl, Idaho surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren.

Born to Marcelo Chavez and Ricarda Silva, she was the youngest of three biological sisters. She came to the United States as an...

Mar 31, 2020

Gene Vern Bliss

May 6, 1961 ~ March 31, 2020

Loving son, grandson, husband, father, and grandfather left us on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 from complications of his diabetes. He was a fun and loving soul who loved his family and friends. He would do anything for them when he was able. Gene’s life was...

Mar 19, 2020

Theresa Grond

October 23, 1946 ~ March 19, 2020

Theresa Grond, 73, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 19, 2020.  Theresa battled Alzheimer’s Disease, but fought the battle to the very end with courage and faith.

Theresa was born on October 23, 1946 in Friesland, a province of...

Mar 18, 2020

Connie Mae Reynolds Busmann, 72, of Buhl, passed away Wednesday evening, March 18, 2020 at a St. Luke’s Hospital. She has resided at River Rock Assisted Living of several years.

Connie was born November 15, 1947 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Robert E. Reynolds and Ruby Stuart Reynolds. She was the second child joining an older brother,...

Mar 12, 2020

Gordon C. Morrissey Sr. of Buhl, Idaho was born September 6, 1946 and passed away on March 12, 2020 at St. Luke’s hospital in Twin Falls, ID.

Gordon is survived by his mother, Mary Lou Pierce, sister, Suzi Dofelmire, son, Gordon Morrissey Jr., daughter, Mary McDaniel, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

No formal services are planned at...

Mar 5, 2020

On Thursday, March 5, 2020 Ruby Marie Wagner, loving wife, mother and Nana, was peacefully called home. Ruby lived in Buhl, Idaho with her husband of 57 years, Walter Wagner. They were married on June 2, 1962 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Ruby was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on July 15, 1937 to Alva and...

Mar 4, 2020

Farris Clark

November 2, 1932 ~ March 4, 2020

Farris Clark, of Buhl, Idaho passed away on March 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 87.

Farris was born at home on November 2, 1932 in Rayborn, Missouri to Burley and Thelma Clark. His siblings are,...

Mar 3, 2020

John Lowell Walker

June 23, 1951 ~ March 3, 2020

John Lowell Walker, 68 passed away at his home in Castleford on March 3, 2020.  John loved reading, history, and playing snooker, but was truly at home when he was outdoors, hunting, fishing or cowboying.  In his youth he was an avid and record setting...

Feb 28, 2020

Erma Jo Atkinson

November 29, 1944 ~ February 28, 2020

Erma Jo Atkinson passed peacefully, on Friday, February 28, 2020, at her home in Buhl, Idaho.  On this day, the world lost an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, relative, and friend.  All those who knew Erma will recall her love for the outdoors, her animals,...

Feb 25, 2020

Gail Clark

June 4, 1949 ~ February 25, 2020

Gail Clark, 70, of Buhl, Idaho returned to her Heavenly Father on February 25, 2020.

Gail was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on June 4, 1949 to Floyd and Veda Drown, the third of eight children.  She graduated from Twin Falls High School.

Feb 15, 2020

Albert Lee Griggs

June 17, 1945 ~ February 15, 2020

Albert Lee Griggs was born June 17, 1945 to Ernest and Elsie Griggs in Wendell, Idaho and passed at his residence in Filer on February 15, 2020 surrounded by family and friends.

Albert is survived by his only son, Joseph (Tanya) Griggs, and...