All Obituaries

Kelly L. Welch May 9, 1953 ~ September 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, 1963. He was raised in Castleford. He enjoyed the benefits of growing up in a small town, being on the wrestling team, hunting before school, worked on the family farm, hauled hay, and generally being up to no good. Kelly...

  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 and in more recent years, her grandchildren. She had an extraordinary talent in cooking and always held an open door into her home. Family or not,...

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 sisters, Eileen Adams and Anne Hardman; and her brothers, Michael, Gary and Eric Phillips. Elaine Phillips was the third child...

Buhl – Scott Andrew McLeroy   Scott Andrew McLeroy born November 16, 1962 to Jr. and Barbara McLeroy in Fresno, California, died from a massive heart attack on August 29, 2020 at home in Buhl, Idaho. Scott loved his family, motorcycles, NASCAR and his cats.  He was proud of serving his country in the Navy. Scott is survived by his partner of 34 years, Julie (Brown) McLeroy; stepson, Chad Brown; the daughter he always wanted, Casie (Travis) Spearing;...

Filer-Jerold G. Wachal Jr., 77, of Filer, died Thursday, August 20, 2020 at a Twin Falls care facility. Arrangements are pending under the care of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl.

Shirley Delight McCabe McCoy January 26, 1931 ~ August 17, 2020   Shirley Delight McCabe McCoy died, August 17, 2020. She was born on January 26,1931 to Walter McCabe and Viola Mahoney McCabe on the Salmon Track, south of Filer, Idaho. Shirley married W.E. “Abe” McCoy in 1947. They moved to Buhl in 1948. Abe passed away in 2003. Shirley resided in the Buhl area since 1948. Shirley was a member of the Idaho Wood Growers, Deep Creek Grange, and the Magic Valley Tole...

Ruth Irene Harding Duggan June 5, 1923 ~ August 16, 2020   Ruth Irene Harding Duggan, 97, of Buhl, Idaho passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at a local care center. Ruth was born in Buhl, Idaho on June 5, 1923 to Roland and Verna Harding.  She was the oldest of four siblings.  Ruth attended first through sixth grades at the Fairview Country School.  She went to Jr. High and High School at Buhl Public Schools graduating in 1941. Ruth married Howard Duggan in 1945, he...

Twin Falls- Daniel Mark Gruenwald, 57, of Twin Falls, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at a local hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl. The family would like to personally thank all the first responders who helped Daniel in his time of need. 

Hollister - Larry "Butch" Albert Harms Jr, 52 of Hollister, Idaho passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at West End Cemetery, 1574 East 4150 North, Buhl, Idaho.      

Jeffery Scott Fairchild November 16, 1958 ~ July 27, 2020   Jeffery Scott Fairchild passed away July 27, 2020 in Buhl, Idaho. Jeff was born November 16, 1958 in Twin Falls, Idaho to parents Rex Fairchild and Marge Riggs. Jeff was the kind of guy that was always there to help. He would do anything for family or friends, putting everything he had to do on hold. He could make anything work from, hay bailers, swathers, shearing machines, trucks, cars, to pickups. All you need to do is...