Obituaries
Vincent Wayne Wray
Jun 13, 2025
Vincent Wayne Wray, Vince for everyone unless he was in trouble, was born on December 7, 1965, in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was raised in Buhl, Melon Valley and the surrounding areas.
He was home with his wife and family in Hospice Care when he was taken into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on June 13, 2025,...
Rickie Steve Todd
Jun 4, 2025
Rickie (Rick) Steve Todd was born on August 21,1954 in Twin Falls, Idaho. He passed away on June 4th, 2025, at the St. Luke’s hospital in Boise, Idaho. He would have been 71 years old on his next birthday. He was affectionately known as "BONKA" in our family. Bonka lived in Buhl his whole life.
Rick is the 3rd child of...
Dallas Lee Voorhees
May 30, 2025
Dallas Lee Voorhees of Buhl, Idaho, was born April 24,1933 to William and Blanche Voorhees in Wisner, Nebraska. He was raised with 1 brother and 4 sisters. The family moved to Idaho when Dallas was about 10 years old. He graduated from Buhl High School. Quickly after graduating, Dallas joined the Air Force where he served in Germany during his...
Wilmetta “Metta” Terherst-Gruenwald
May 30, 2025
Wilmetta “Metta” Terherst-Gruenwald
(12/9/59 – 5/30/25)
If you are reading this I have passed. I was born in Twin Falls Idaho on December 9, 1959 and went to meet my heavenly father on May 30, 2025 due to a quick acting illness. I was born to Joe Terherst and LaVonne Terherst. I was the oldest of three children including my sister, Jonetta...
Ray Lynn Jackson
May 27, 2025
Ray Jackson 82 of Roseworth, Idaho passed away May 27, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born on December 22, 1942 in Ogden, Utah to Roy Earl Jackson & Lillie Juanita Sherwood.
After high school Ray attended Utah State University where he studied Animal Husbandry and gained great knowledge of animal behavior, care, and management. His family relocated to Southern Idaho...
Michael Gene Graybeal
May 25, 2025
Michael “Mike” Gene Graybeal of Twin Falls, formerly of Castleford, was born Tuesday September 12, 1951 and passed away May 25, 2025 in Twin Falls Idaho from unexpected medical complications. He was surrounded by family and friends singing, praying and praising God as he left this world. He was born to Calvin and Lola Graybeal; he was the second of...
David Alan MacEachern
May 21, 2025
David Alan MacEachern, affectionately known as "Mac," was born on May 13, 1960, in Stoughton, Massachusetts, and departed this life on May 21, 2025, in Buhl, Idaho. Mac left an indelible mark on those who knew him, remembered for his multifaceted career and his passions that enriched his life.
A skilled chef, Mac demonstrated his culinary prowess throughout his varied career,...
Donna Maree Van Hofwegen
May 7, 2025
Donna Maree Van Hofwegen, born on January 17, 1946, in Santa Barbara, California, passed away peacefully at her home in Buhl, Idaho, on May 7, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Otis Donald Cox and Delilah Marie Cox, who cherished her throughout her life. As a child, Donna spent her early years on the Santa Barbara mesa, a landscape...
Janice Ruth Jensen
May 5, 2025
Janice Ramsey Jensen was born in Filer on August 4, 1929, to Earl and Ruth Ramsey. She grew up in Filer during the years of the Great Depression and graduated from Filer High School with the Class of 1947. She went to college at Linfield in McMinnville, Oregon, with a piano scholarship. She later transferred to the College of Idaho...
Larry D. Gore
May 5, 2025
Larry Don Gore was born Friday July 13, 1951, in Odessa, Texas, and passed peacefully into eternity on May 5, 2025, in Buhl, Idaho. Born to Gerald Eugene and Ruth Wanell (Miller) Gore. Larry was the eldest of five children.
Larry graduated from Odessa High School in 1969 after transferring from Ector Jr. High School. Larry excelled on the swimming team...
Dan Leslie Spring
May 4, 2025
Dan L. Spring, a long-term resident of the Cascades at Desert View Care home in Buhl, passed away on Sunday May 4, 2025. He was born March 9, 1947.
Dan was a US Marine Combat Veteran of the Vietnam War. Upon his return from Vietnam and Honorable Discharge from the Marine Corps he joined the Los Angeles Police Department and served...
Dakota Jay Allred
May 3, 2025
Dakota Allred was born on October 4, 1995, in Twin Falls, Idaho. Dakota passed away in the early hours of May 3, 2025, in his home.
He was a graduate of Model Laboratory School in Richmond, Kentucky.
Dakota was preceded in death by grandfathers, Ron Allred and Trent Pollock.
He is survived by his grandmothers, Patty Pollock and Gaye Allred; grandfather, James Hager;...
Dakota Jay Allred
May 3, 2025
Dakota Jay Allred was born October 4, 1995, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Jeremy Allred and Shannon Strauss.
He graduated in Brea, Kentucky and later moved back to Idaho in 2014. He loved camping, fishing, hunting, and gold panning. He had the kindest heart and loved all. He will be deeply missed.
Dakota was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ronald Allred...
Rene Alvice Burkhalter
May 1, 2025
Rene Alvice Burkhalter left this earth peacefully Thursday May 1, 2025, at the age of 97. He died from old age on the same homestead in Castleford where he was born on April 26, 1928. He was the last of 6 children born to Frederick Burkhalter and Lucy Louise Lang, joining siblings Fredrick, Lucie, John, Elmer, and Irma.
During his youth,...
Richard Zwart
Apr 29, 2025
Richard “Rick” Zwart passed away on April 29, 2025, at his home in Buhl, Idaho with his loving wife by his side. Rick was born on November 26, 1956, to Harry and Liz Zwart in Johnson City, New York. He was the oldest of three children.
After graduating from Johnson City High School in 1974, Rick attended Utah State University where...
Dixie Eileen Best
Apr 28, 2025
Dixie Eileen Best, 70, of Buhl, passed away April 28, 2025.
A Celebration of Dixie's life will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, May 5, 2025, at the First Christian Church, 1005 Poplar St, Buhl.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Dixie's memorial webpage at www.farmerfuneralchapel.com.
Dalmont Earl Esau
Apr 25, 2025
Dalmont Earl Esau was born on April 10, 1939 to John J. and Edna Amick Esau in DeRidder, Louisiana. He passed away at Heritage Home, Twin Falls, Idaho on April 25, 2025, age 86.
He was baptized into the Church of God in Christ Mennonite on April 5, 1950, by Minister Frank H. Wenger. He endeavored to be faithful to the...
Fred Paul Schaer
Apr 24, 2025
Fred Paul Schaer was born on July 14, 1938, to John and Winnifred Schaer on the family farm near Castleford, Idaho, the youngest of three boys. Fred passed away on April 24, 2025, at the age of 86.
Fred lost his father at age three and grew up fast helping his brothers on the family farm. After graduating from Castleford High...
Billee Dinges
Apr 14, 2025
As her father liked to say, “Billee was born on the kitchen table during a blizzard.” For the entirety of her life, she was a force of nature; never afraid of tackling anything life put in front of her. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and a friend to many.
Billee passed away April 14, 2025, and was the...
Janice Stiegemeier
Apr 12, 2025
Janice Stiegemeier, 89, passed away April 12, 2025, at her home in Buhl.
Janice was born January 1, 1936, at their home in Castleford, Idaho, to Earl and Viva Brewer. She was the youngest of four children, and grew up in Castleford, graduating from high school there. Janice then went on to Business College in Twin Falls, graduating from their Secretarial...