Local Obituaries for Twin Falls, Idaho

Jan 12, 2025

Fittingly early Sunday morning January 12, 2025, Agnes Rieger passed into her new life from Grace Memory Care in Twin Falls, Idaho.

 Agnes was born on the 4th of July 1927 in Kansas City, KS to Richard R. Crowson and Bessie E. (Mitchell) Crowson the third of eleven siblings. The depression and recent dust bowl caused her parents to look westward...

Jan 8, 2025

Robert Lewis Moody died peacefully at home on January 8, 2025, while his children kept vigil. 

R.L. Moody was born November 25, 1934, in Jackson County, North Carolina, to Lillian (Robinson) and Tillmon Moody. He was the third son of twelve children. Growing up on a hardscrabble farm in the Appalachian Mountains during the Great Depression helped R.L. develop a tenacious...

Jan 6, 2025

Michael Andrew Nolevanko, 74, of Buhl, Idaho, passed away peacefully at a local care facility on January 6, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. Mike was born in Great Falls, Montana on March 17, 1950 to Andrew and Dona Nolevanko, as their first born. He attended school in Great Falls and graduated from Great Falls Central Catholic High School...

Jan 5, 2025

Maximilian Porter, best known as “Max”, passed away on January 5th, 2025 and peacefully went to his heavenly home. He is loved by many. Max was born July 15th, 1979, to Randall Porter, now deceased, and Shella Conant, of Nampa, Idaho. Max and Shella later moved to Boise, Idaho. As a precious toddler, Max was busy and fun! Shella reconnected...

Jan 5, 2025

Sheri Lynne Johnston (Keller) of Hansen, Idaho, died peacefully at home on Sunday, January 5, 2025, with her partner Scott Keller, friend Tanja Kroeker, and loyal dog Bowe at her side. The toughest person that any of us ever knew went thirteen years and countless rounds against ovarian cancer, before wrapping up a life well-lived on her terms. 

Sheri was born...

Jan 2, 2025

Beloved Husband, Father, and Friend Clint Gordon Carter, age 56, of Twin Falls, Idaho, peacefully passed away at home on January 2, 2025, following a courageous and nearly nine-year battle with melanoma.

Born and raised in Twin Falls, Clint grew up in a home filled with love, laughter, and the firm foundation of family values. He attended Sawtooth Elementary, O’Leary Junior...

Jan 2, 2025

Kenneth Ray Robbins, 75, a beloved resident of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by family.

Ken was born on March 18, 1949, in Wendell, ID, to David and Edna Robbins. He grew up on the family homestead in Bliss, ID, and graduated from Bliss High School in...

Jan 1, 2025

Mike Roundy, a 60 year resident of Ketchum Idaho, passed away January 1, 2025, after a brief illness. Mike was born December 14, 1942, in Wendell Idaho, to Lauren and Nettie Roundy. He grew up in Minidoka, and graduated from Minico High School. Mike attended business school in Twin Falls and then moved to Ketchum in 1963, where he worked...

Dec 30, 2024

Anita Pearl Bell was born on November 10, 1956 in Enid, Oklahoma, to Charlie David and Dorothy Wilma (Rinehart) Bell. She was the 12th of what would be 15 children. The family then moved to Dover, Oklahoma and lived there until 1961.

After the family moved back to Enid, Anita attended Carver Elementary School, Emerson Junior High, and graduated from Enid...

Dec 19, 2024

Karen Jean Thompson 51, passed away on December 19, 2024. Karen was preceded by her father Stevel L Westover and is survived by her husband Matthew William Thompson and five children and two grandchildren, Caleb Thompson married to Bailey Rigel with two sons Greyson and Clay, Gabrielle married to Mitchell Ward, Laurel married to Jason Frost, Clara, and Heath. She...

Dec 16, 2024

Brian "Jay" Phelps was born on July 7, 1959 in Muscatine, Iowa to Stanley G. Phelps and Lorraine E. Garvin.  Enough hair the he was often mistaken for "a girl".  A man full of life, interests and hobbies. He made many friends thru playing softball, bowling and billards.  He worked hard raising six children, Brian Brooks, Christa Brooks, Jay Levi...

Dec 14, 2024

On December 14th, 2024 Jamie Stone, after an extended battle with cancer has eloped with Jesus to her final home. Her celebration will be December 21st at 3Pm at Full Life Family Church. Attendees are asked to come casual dressed and bring a dish for her celebration dinner. Jamie would love you to wear anything green or a F.R.I.E.N.D.S tv...

Dec 12, 2024

Dec 10, 2024

Gloria’s life was a testament to her faith and dedication to others. Her passion for genealogy reflected her deep appreciation for the uniqueness of every individual and the special qualities each person possesses. As a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Gloria’s actions spoke louder than words. She opened her home, heart, and mind to...

Dec 5, 2024

Murlene Pruett, 85, departed this Earth in the afternoon of December 5, 2024. She loved life, camping with family and friends, riding motorcycles in her younger years in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho, and yes, her hair and makeup were always done before a dusty bike riding day. 

She picked up a love for golf – playing on a golf league...

Nov 29, 2024

Ruby Jean Norman, 98, of Twin Falls, passed away peacefully November 29th, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born in Cedar Springs, Missouri, the daughter of Louis and Edith Eslinger. She and her family moved to Twin Falls when she was three. She and her seven brothers and sisters attended the historic Union School and helped their father on...

Nov 28, 2024

Barbara Jo Cole was born in St. Louis Mo. June 13, 1939 to Herman and Laura hail. Relocated with her parents to Los Angeles as a child. Graduated from Verdugo high school, Tujunga, CA.

She met Ronald Cole and married in October 1957. They had 2 children, Pamela in 1958 and Ron in 1961. They moved from the LA area to...

Nov 26, 2024

Dianne Doris Friesen 84 passed away Tuesday 11/26/2024 at Bridgeview Estates in Twin Falls ID. Dianne was born on November 13 1940 to Theadore Pfeifle and Esther Pfeifle. Dianne married her school sweetheart Mike Friesen on October 11 1958. 

Dianne worked at Professional Pharmacy and Smiths Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Tech.

Dianne enjoyed spending time with her family outdoors camping, water skiing...

Nov 26, 2024

Melva May (Messley) Johnson May 9, 1924 - November 26, 2024

 Melva Johnson, 100, of Hansen, ID., passed away early Tuesday morning on November 26, 2024 at River Rock Assisted Living in Buhl, ID., with family at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene, daughter, Joy Youree, 2 sisters, Nadine(Earl) Woodruff and Lorna(Vernon) Strolberg, 2 brothers, Linton(Jewel)...

Nov 24, 2024

Lucile Simmers, 102, of Twin Falls, Idaho died Sunday November 24, 2024 at Canyons Retirement Home in Twin Falls.

Lucile was born December 5th 1921, in Hibbard, ID the daughter of William I. and Reba Ricks Widdison. She was the oldest of ten children. 

Mom grew up working on a 32-acre truck garden farm and cooking for the hired hands. She attended...