Obituaries

Douglas "Monte" Davis

Sep 22, 2021

Douglas Monte Davis, 86, died September 22, 2021, in Buhl, Idaho due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.

He was born April 26, 1935 in Pocatello, Idaho to Seth Emris Davis and Genevieve Belle Davis.  They resided north of Blackfoot for nine years, running a small store in the Kimball area.  Monte’s father was drafted into the Army...

Leon Smith

Sep 20, 2021

Leon John Smith passed away peacefully at Autumn Breeze Assisted Living on September 20, 2021. He was born on November 17, 1933 to Leon H. and Ethel A. John Smith in Malad, Idaho. Leon grew up in Napa, California where he graduated from Napa High. After high school, Leon attended BYU, served a mission for the Church of Jesus...

Wayne French

Sep 17, 2021

Wayne Garth French passed away peacefully on September 17, 2021 in Buhl, Idaho surrounded by family at the residence he shared with his niece and nephew Pamela and George Blendermann.

Wayne was born on February 26, 1944 in Buckley, Washington to Earl Edward French and Connie Morris Chisham French. He graduated from New Plymouth High School in...

Ephriam "Moe" Anderst

Sep 11, 2021

Ephraim “Moe” Anderst had 95 years of the good life, working hard, and staying kind.  Born November 25, 1925 he was the youngest of 17 or more children from Peter C. & Pauline (Weller) Anderst, both born in South Russia.  Moe was born in Fredonia, North Dakota and at age 12 his family moved to Filer, Idaho.  On his 18th...

Juan Navarro-Galindo

Sep 11, 2021

Juan was born in Los Mochis, Sinaloa to his parents, Eustaqio and Santos Navarro Galindo. As a young man he found a passion for automobiles and mechanics. In his 20’s he moved to Sonora, Mexico where he would later manage one of the largest transit bus companies from Sonora to Tijuana as the lead Diesel mechanic.

In...

Lester "Adam" McCabe

Sep 11, 2021

Lester “Adam” McCabe, 66, of Buhl and formerly of Elko, Nevada went to rest September 11, 2021.

Adam was born May 20, 1955 on a U.S. Military base in Stuttgart, Germany to Lester and Flora McCabe.  Adam completed High School and attended some college.  He started to work at his uncle’s gas station at a young age. ...

Evelyn Allred

Sep 11, 2021

Evelyn Allred was born September 30, 1931 to Raymond and Wilda Carlson in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was raised and attended school in Buhl, Idaho.

Evelyn married John Allred in the Idaho Falls Temple. Together they raised five children on their farm in Castleford, Idaho. Evelyn enjoyed sewing. She worked at Roper’s in Buhl doing alterations and...

Sharilynne "Shari" Underwood

Sep 8, 2021

Sharilynne Anne Underwood, known by friends and family as Shari, lived in Filer, Idaho for the past 15 years.

Shari was born on July 10, 1943 in Van Nuys, California. The eldest child of Virginia Ruth Meltesen and William Shelby Underwood.  She graduated in 1961 from High School.  She retired after 30 years of service from Pacific Bell telephone. ...

Lee Barigar

Aug 27, 2021

Lee Delmar Barigar, 69, of Buhl died on August 27, 2021, at his home. Lee was born on April 24, 1952, in Twin Falls to D.A. “Al” and Marjorie Barigar. He spent his childhood at the Barigar Poor Farm in the Fairview area with older brothers Neal and Daryl.

Lee attended Buhl schools and excelled academically. His...

Richard Roberts

Aug 26, 2021

The family of Richard Beamon Roberts sorrowfully announces that on August 26, 2021,

Rich passed away at his home in Buhl, Idaho.  His brother, Robin Roberts, was holding his hand as he passed.

Rich was born to Ben F, and Hazel Roberts in Buhl, Idaho on October 28, 1939.  He graduated from Buhl High School...

Wayne Knotts

Aug 25, 2021

Wayne Knotts, was born in Claremore, Oklahoma on June 18, 1941 to Bill and Agnes Knotts. Wayne passed away on August 25, 2021 in Bullhead City, Arizona, with his family by his side. Wayne graduated from Nampa High School in 1959 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1960-1962, Navy Reserve, Air Force National Guard, Army Reserve, and Seabees. ...

Sylvia "Jackie" McCormick

Aug 23, 2021

Buhl- Sylvia "Jackie" Jesslyn McCormick, 80, of Buhl died Monday, August 23, 2021 at a local hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl.

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James "Jimmy Joe" Kodesh Jr.

Aug 18, 2021

James Joseph Kodesh Jr. “Jimmy Joe”, 64, of Buhl passed away trying to save his father from a fire at home on August 18, 2021. Jimmy was born to James Sr. and Verna Kodesh on June 2, 1957 in Mountain Home, Idaho. Jimmy spent time in the Army National Guard and spent much time doing construction and concrete. He was able...

James Kodesh Sr.

Aug 18, 2021

James Joseph Kodesh Sr., 87, of Buhl, Idaho passed away trying to save his son from a fire at home on August 18, 2021. James was born in Richfield, Idaho on January 6, 1934 to James J. and Emma Kodesh. After high school James enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, in 1952, served in the Korean War and was honorably...

Janica "Kimmy" Parker

Aug 12, 2021

Janica “Kimmy” Parker passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Twin Falls on August 12, 2021.  She was born November 27, 1957 in Twin Falls, Idaho.  She was the daughter of Charles and Betty Dana.  Kim grew up in Buhl on the family ranch where she grew a soft spot for any kind of animal. After...

Nadine Woodruff

Aug 12, 2021

Nadine Messley Woodruff of Buhl, Idaho, went to be with our Lord, August 12, 2021, at River Rock Assisted Living. She leaves behind a legacy of 102 years filled with love, laughter, and tears.

Nadine was born May 24, 1919 in Berthoud, Colorado to Walter and Gladys Clark Messley. She was the first born of six children....

Sherry Murray

Aug 3, 2021

Buhl - Sherry Adele Murray, 77 of Buhl, died Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at her residence. Arrangements are under the care of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl.

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Lynn Williamson

Jul 30, 2021

Filer- Lynn Gene Williamson, 67 of Filer, died Friday, July 30, 2021 at a local hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl.

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Loren Johnson

Jul 22, 2021

Loren Johnson, 91, resident of Buhl, passed away July 22, 2021.

Loren was born and raised in Buhl, Idaho. After graduating from high school, he joined the Navy during the Korean War. Loren was sent to officer training at Treasure Island for 18 months in the new Radar field. Loren served aboard the Attack Transport Cavalier as...

Elva Baird

Jul 14, 2021

Elva Carol Baird, 77, died July 14, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Twin Falls, Idaho.

Carol was born to Clara Audrie Carpenter and Wayne Staggs at Ross General in Ross, California but she grew up in Fair Fax, California.

She moved to Gooding, Idaho in 1960 and married Richard Earl Baird on December 1, 1964...