Obituaries

Neal Barigar

Jun 25, 2018

Neal Alan “Grizzly Bear” Barigar Neal Alan “Grizzly Bear” Barigar, 70, of Buhl died on June 25, 2018 at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center. Griz was born on April 25, 1948 in Twin Falls to D.A. “Al” and Marjorie Barigar. His earliest years were spent on the family’s farm in the Fairview area with brother Daryl joining the...

Jean Erdmann

Jun 11, 2018

Jean E. Erdmann, 71, of Buhl, passed away June 11, 2018 at Bridgeview Estates in Twin Falls. A graveside funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the West End Cemetery in Buhl. Arrangements are under the direction of Farmer Funeral Chapel in Buhl.

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Homer Williamson

Jun 7, 2018

Homer James Williamson, 63, of Buhl, passed away June 7, 2018 at his home. Homer was born May 2, 1955 in Jerome, Idaho to Max and Carol Williamson. He grew up in Filer and attended Filer schools, graduating from Filer High School in 1974. In 1975, he married Dianna Atwood and together they had a daughter Christal. Homer and...

Larry Langdon

May 31, 2018

Larry Lee Langdon, 47, of Buhl, passed away May 31, 2018 in Buhl, Idaho. Larry was born in Twin Falls, Idaho to Lauren and Judy Langdon. He lived in Buhl during his youth and went to Buhl schools. Larry was creative and inventive. He always had a cool gadget or some sort plan to cause mischief. He loved modifying...

Gaylord Drown

May 23, 2018

Gaylord Rosswell, “Ross” Drown, 78, of Filer Idaho, passed away on May 23, 2018 at his daughter’s residence in Glendale, Arizona. Ross was born December 12, 1939 to George Rosswell Drown and Virginia Fay Drown in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was the fourth of nine children and was a devout member of the Followers of Christ Church. Ross graduated...

Monica Owen

May 19, 2018

Monica Suzan Owen, 48, of Buhl, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. Monica was born in Jerome, Idaho to Charles and Heidi Green in 1969. She and her 7 brothers and sisters lived in Carey, Idaho for many years. The family eventually moved back to Jerome, where Monica went to and graduated from...

Jessie Watson

May 12, 2018

Jessie Watson, 86, of Buhl, passed away May 12, 2018 at the River Rock Assisted Living Facility in Buhl Idaho. Jessie was born in Buhl September 23, 1931, to Swede and Cordia Hawkins; she was the last surviving child of one of eleven bother and sisters. Jessie grew up and lived in the Castleford and Buhl area all of...

Calvin Butler

May 7, 2018

Calvin (Cal) Charles Butler passed away on May 7, 2018 after a brief battle with lung cancer, surrounded by his family. Cal was born in 1937 to Elmer and Gladys, and was raised in Fowler, Colorado with his three brothers Forrest, Mel, and Charles. Before beginning his academic career, he served in the U.S. Air Force (Philippines/Florida) as an...

John Robirts

May 2, 2018

John Carroll Robirts 1934-2018 John left us peacefully after a long, fulfilling life. He was born the third son on Oct 22 1934 in St. Maries ID to Isaac Franklin and Ola Catherine (Lenoch) Robirts. His father died when he was a baby and he and his two brothers grew up working in the logging industry to help support...

John Kohntopp

Apr 29, 2018

John Ray Kohntopp, beloved son, brother, husband, father and friend, was born in Twin Falls, ID on November 23, 1975 and attended Buhl schools where he was active in sports, agriculture, and music. He continued the family tradition of participation in 4-H, church, and Boy Scouts, where he achieved his rank of Eagle Scout. After high school, John attended...

Donna Aalbu

Apr 27, 2018

Donna Iola Aalbu Long time Buhl resident Donna Iola Aalbu passed away peacefully April 27th at Saint Luke’s Magic Valley hospital. She was born Dec 5th 1921 to Alfred and Ella Anderson near Fosston, Minnesota. She grew up in that area where at the young age of 15 she hosted a radio show, singing and playing guitar. In July...

Rita Ruffing

Apr 26, 2018

Rita Mae Blue Ruffing, 71, of Castleford, Idaho passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday April 26, 2018. Rita was born August 4, 1946 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Charlene Hamilton Blue and Oscar Blue; they later divorced. She grew up in Castleford where she attended grade school and later graduated from Castleford High School. In her early...

Ernest Johnson

Apr 26, 2018

Ernest Arthur Johnson, of Buhl Idaho, passed away on April 26, 2018 at the age of 77. Ernest was born in Seymore, Missouri on March 7, 1941 to Elva and Erma Johnson. Ernest is survived by two sisters; Fay Hinkley and Kathy Morris, and one brother; Norman Johnson. Ernest was preceded in death by his loving wife Donna, his...

Vernon Rodig

Apr 20, 2018

Vernon Leroy Rodig, 80, of Buhl, Idaho passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 at Woodland Retirement Estates in Buhl. Vern was born on December 5, 1937 to Henry Alvin and Minnie Sara Rodig. He was lovingly welcomed into the family by his older siblings, LaVerna, Delores and Leonard. He was born in the house in which he was raised....

Robert Kissler

Apr 12, 2018

Robert Arthur Kissler, 81, of Buhl and formerly of California, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at his home in Buhl. Robert “Bob” was born May 14, 1936 in Wendell, Idaho to Rube and Mary Kissler. After a tragic auto accident that claimed the life of one of Bob’s brothers, Bob’s Mother wanted to move where there were no...

Cassidee Kippes

Apr 8, 2018

Cassidee Evelyn Kippes, our dear sweet angel, left this earth on Sunday, April 8, 2018, in a tragic car accident. She was only 23 years old. Cassidee was born on June 12, 1994 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Joseph H. and Berdena Kippes of Buhl, the youngest of five children. She was a lifelong resident of Buhl, attending school...

Beulah Spradling

Apr 3, 2018

Beulah Moore Atkins Spradling: Beulah Moore Atkins Spradling passed away April 3, 2018 at Bridgeview Estates in Twin Falls, Idaho. Beulah was born July 31, 1927 in Buhl, Idaho to Audrey Wheeler Moore and Lonnie Moore. She attended Cedar Draw elementary school and graduated in 1946 from Buhl High School as salutatorian of her class. She graduated from S.I.C.E....

Gloria Eggleston

Apr 3, 2018

Gloria Eggleston, age 96, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2018 in Eagle, Idaho. Gloria was a resident of Buhl, Idaho most of her life. She was born October 29, 1921 in Campbell, Nebraska. On August 28, 1942, she married Robert Eggleston, whom preceded her in death in 2015. They were an inspiring example of love, celebrating a total...

Clarence Oglesbee

Mar 19, 2018

Clarence Clayton Oglesbee, 93, passed quietly Monday, March 19, 2018 with his family at his side. Clarence was born December 18, 1924 in Bridger, Montana where he grew up. He joined the Army Air Corp in June 1943 and served in World War II for three years. He was honorably discharged in March 1946. He married Avis Sellers in...

Neoma Tibbets

Mar 12, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Neoma Elaine Tibbets, 69, of Buhl announces her passing on March 12, 2018 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Neoma was born to Burnie and Amanda (Bartlett) Overmon in Twin Falls on November 17, 1948. She attended high school in...