Obituaries

Brent Smith

Aug 24, 2015

Brent J. Smith, 62, of Hagerman, Idaho passed away of natural causes on August 25, 2015 in his home. Brent was born on Nov. 4, 1952 in Jerome, Idaho to Maurice "Mutt" Smith and Jane Lavonne "Bonnie" Petersen. Both parents preceded him in death. Brent graduated from Hagerman High School in 1971 and then attended Barber College in Boise....

Harriette Kendrick

Aug 22, 2015

Harriette M. Kendrick, 93, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015 at home in Pocatello, Idaho. Harriette was born to Jess O. and Harriette Crumb Eastman June 18, 1922 in Buhl, Idaho. She learned the tax business from her father. She worked as a bookkeeper for Erb Brothers Market and U.S. Bank. She worked as a tax accountant for Snow...

Sherry Baker

Aug 18, 2015

Sherry Lynn (Morehead) Baker, 68, entered eternal life on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, surrounded by her family in love. Sherry was born November 14, 1946, to Arnold and Norma (Koplin) Morehead in Akron, Iowa. Many of Sherry's cherished childhood memories were from the family (Koplin) farm in South Dakota where she spent summers with her grandparents, uncles/aunts, and cousins....

David Garrison

Aug 10, 2015

David L. Garrison, 62, of Buhl, passed away Aug. 10, 2015 at his residence. A graveside funeral service with military honors will be 11 a.m., Friday, August 14, 2015 at the West End Cemetery in Buhl.

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James Laybourne

Aug 9, 2015

James W. Laybourne was born on September 1, 1953, in Santa Ana, California to Wilma Tyree and William G. Laybourne. Unfortunately, William passed away when Jim was only five years old. His mother later married Andy Clary, who raised Jim and his two younger brothers as his own. Jim grew up in Fullerton, California where he attended elementary school....

Vernon Fairchild

Jul 27, 2015

Vernon Elroy Fairchild (December 22, 1919 - July 27, 2015) Vernon Elroy Fairchild, 95, of Buhl, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015, at the Visions Hospice House in Jerome, Idaho. Vernon, was born on December 22, 1919 in Melon Valley, Idaho, the son of Ether and Lauvisia Fairchild. Dad enlisted in the Army/Air Force in 1941 and served...

Eileen Pearson

Jul 26, 2015

Eileen Slack Pearson, 94, of Buhl, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at St. Luke's Magic Valley Hospital in Twin Falls, with her family by her side. Eileen was born September 15, 1920 in Brady, Nebraska, one of ten children of Cora Lewis Slack and William Slack. She grew up on the family farm, helping in the...

Tony Kuntz

Jul 19, 2015

Tony Pete Kuntz, born December 14, 1936, passed away on July 19, 2015, at his home in Buhl, Idaho, with his wife by his side. Tony was born in Dickinson, North Dakota to Nick and Monica Kuntz. He made his way to Idaho, making his home in Buhl, where he started his own business, Tony Kuntz Sand and Gravel....

C. Popplewell

Jul 16, 2015

Clyde Lee Popplewell, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and long-time respected educator, passed away on July 16th, surrounded by loving family members. Lee was born on October 19, 1917 in Mountain Grove, Missouri. At the time of his passing, he was 97 years old. As a young child, he moved with his family to Buhl, Idaho in 1919 and lived there...

Jody Fritz

Jul 15, 2015

Jody Glenn Fritz April 28, 1971 ~ July 15, 2015 Jody Glen Fritz, 44, of Buhl, passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Magic Valley Hospital with his family by his side. He was born April 28, 1971 to Willard and Vicky Fritz in Jerome Idaho. He graduated from Buhl High School in 1990. After graduating he worked at the...

Richard Burton

Jul 12, 2015

Richard Keith Burton passed away peacefully at home in Buhl, Idaho on July 12, 2015 at the age of 74 after a lengthy illness. Keith was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on January 21, 1941 to parents E. Edith (Barr) Burton and Orville H.D. Burton. Keith grew up and attended schools in Cherryvale, KS. In the late 1950's Keith moved...

Raymond Hatfield

Jul 9, 2015

Pastor Raymond Lee "Ray" Hatfield of Lake Andes, S.D. and formerly of Buhl, passed away unexpectedly July 9, 2015 at his home in Lake Andes. Ray was born March 6, 1973 in Jerome, Id. the son of Carl and Marie Hatfield. He attended school and graduated from Clear Lakes Christian Academy in Buhl in 1991. Ray earned a Bachelor's...

George Aufdenkamp

Jul 7, 2015

George William Aufdenkamp, 89 peacefully entered into rest at his home on July 7, 2015. George was born April 13, 1926. He is survived by his loving wife, Joanna of 68 years. Children Catherine Woods (Lyle) of Buhl, Susan Fekkers of Georgia, and from California Sandra Aufdenkamp, George Aufdenkamp Jr., (Debbie) and Mary Dee Smalley (Galen). He also leaves...

William Lemmons

Jun 29, 2015

William "Guy" Lemmons November 7, 1956 - June 29, 2015 Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and son was called home to heaven on June 29, 2015 following a long fought battle of COPD. Guy was born November 7, 1956 to Bill & Peggy Lemmons in Gooding, Idaho the oldest of four kids. He moved with his family to Boise...

Allen Records

Jun 27, 2015

Allen John Records - Buhl Passed away at home from natural causes on June 27, 2015. Allen known to many as "Al" was born in Caldwell, Idaho to John and Leona Records on July 5, 1931. He attended school in Caldwell; after graduation he joined the Military and served his country in the Military Band and as a Military...

Rachel Manson

Jun 17, 2015

Rachel Naomi Manson, 96, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2015 in Buhl. She was born July 8, 1918 in Butler, Missouri. She was raised in Butler until the age of 6, then her family traveled to California by covered wagon. She graduated from high school in California. She attended college and worked at a local creamery for tuition....

Josephine Caughey

Jun 15, 2015

Josephine "Jo" A. Caughey, 91, passed away peacefully Monday, June 15, 2015, at her home in Huntington Beach, California, joining her husband Lyman who passed in 2007. Jo was born in Portland, Oregon on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1924, to Joseph and Theresa Bachman. The family eventually settled in Southern California, where Jo graduated from Narbonne High School in...

Petronella Saude

Jun 13, 2015

Pat Saude passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Applegate Assisted in Buhl, Idaho. Pat was born April 12, 1931 in Elgin, North Dakota to Anton and Rose Schaff who migrated from Russia to the United States where their first stop was Ellis Island in the early 1900's. Pat moved from San Jose, California in 1990. She was...

Loretta Wolfe

Jun 12, 2015

Loretta Kay Lehmann was born in Wendell, Idaho to Carol & Irene Lehmann on September 10, 1952. She died in Twin Falls on June 12. 2015. She attended Wendell Elementary and graduated from Wendell High School in 1970. Loretta was a member of the Followers of Christ Church. Loretta met Stephen Wolfe, and they married November 12, 1991. They...

Donal Huff

Jun 10, 2015

Donal (Don) D. Huff loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather was brought to rest on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in his home in Buhl, Idaho. Don was born September 10, 1930 in Colorado where he was the youngest of 11 siblings. At age 21, he moved to Idaho where he met the love of his life Elda Bown...