Obituaries

Ellarose Partin

Jul 23, 2018

Our sweet, precious Mom left this earth peacefully at River Rock Assisted Living on July 23, 2018 with family by her side, to join her family and friends that were waiting for her. Ellarose Leanne Edmons Partin was born in Pikeville, Tenn. on June 2, 1922 to John Harrison Edmons and Celia Hester Ann Elizabeth Burgess Edmons in a...

Charles Hill

Jul 20, 2018

Charles J. Hill “Charlie,” lifetime resident of Buhl, Idaho passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at the age of 86. He was born February 5th, 1932 to Charles and Pearl (Prough) Hill at the family home in Lucerne, Idaho. He was their sixth child. Charlie spent most of his childhood in the Deep Creek/Salmon Falls Creek areas—attending school at...

Wilma Maritt

Jul 16, 2018

Wilma Maritt, 88, of Buhl, went to meet our Heavenly Father on July 16, 2018 at her home in Buhl. Wilma was born on May 11, 1930 to Herbert and Clara Briggs in Elijah, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Maritt, sister, Eunice Gunter and brother, Dwain Briggs. She is survived by her husband, Chuck...

Lorna McNabb

Jul 14, 2018

Lorna Jean McNabb, 66, of Buhl, passed away July 14, 2018 at her home in Buhl. Lorna was born in San Diego to Warren and Pauline Wallace. She was the youngest sister to Leslie Hood. She is survived by her beloved husband, Ray (Papa Ray) McNabb; son, Edward Wallace; daughter, Selaina Smalley, and the many children to whom she...

Cheryl Hatfield

Jul 3, 2018

Cheryl Ann Hatfield, 73, of Buhl, Idaho, reached her final resting place on July 3, 2018, surrounded by her loving family and joining her father and mother; Roy and Marie Gartner. Cheryl was born January 9, 1945, in Twin Falls, ID the 3rd of 7 children. Cheryl attended Clover Lutheran School and graduated from Filer High School in 1963....

Joyce Taylor

Jun 26, 2018

Joyce Carson Taylor, 96, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away in her home on June 25, 2018 with her son by her side. On April 2, 1922 Joyce Violet Carson was born to Fred and Alice Carson. Joyce graduated from Buhl High School in 1940 and continued her education, graduating from Albion State Normal School and from Idaho State...

Donald Leno

Jun 26, 2018

Donald “Don” Keith Leno 1955 ~ 2018 Donald Keith Leno, 63, of Castleford, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho. Don was born in Lewiston, Idaho on May 10, 1955 and was adopted by Harry and Ann Leno. During his life he had many jobs. At the time of...

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...