OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Twin Falls, Idaho

Geraldine " Gerry" Loughmiller

Geraldine " Gerry" Loughmiller

Sep 28, 2025

Geraldine Loughmiller, 66, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at 12:38 am, surrounded by loved ones.

Gerry was born on April 11, 1959, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to Alfred and Rachel Nickels. She was the youngest of five children, her brothers Alfie, Jim, and Arnold, and her sister Maggie. In 1975, at the age of 16,...

Hollis Vaughn Neal

Hollis Vaughn Neal

Sep 28, 2025

Hollis Vaughn Neal, age 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025 with Karen his wife by his side in Twin Falls. They would have been married for 70 years on October 14th. Hollis was born on July 11, 1930, in Snowville, Utah. He was the youngest of 12 children.

Hollis graduated from Bear River High School in Tremonton in...

Marlene Louise Ross

Marlene Louise Ross

Sep 25, 2025

Marlene Louise Ross, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, at her home, surrounded by love and family.

She was born August 1, 1932, in Bushnell, Nebraska, to Keith and Laura Moss. The eldest of three children, she grew up alongside her sister Glenda Barnes and brother Doug Moss. At the age of five, the family relocated to Nyssa,...

Cathryn L. Brown

Cathryn L. Brown

Sep 25, 2025

Cathryn Luretta “Cathy” Brown (Chugg), age 75, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on September 25, 2025, in Twin Falls, Idaho. Born on October 3, 1949, in Rupert, Idaho, Cathy lived a vibrant and impactful life that left a lasting impression on all who knew her. She was married to Larry Morrison in 1970 and later divorced. Thereafter,...

Robert Louis Willis

Robert Louis Willis

Sep 20, 2025

Robert Louis Willis, beloved husband, veteran, friend, father and grandfather, was born on March 8, 1943, in Jacksonville, Florida. On September 20, 2025, he left this world peacefully, surrounded by love and family.

Robert lived a life filled with courage, devotion, and joy. At 17, he answered the call of duty, enlisting in the United States Air Force and serving his...

Gary Elton Dameron

Gary Elton Dameron

Sep 19, 2025

Gary Elton Dameron, born on August 20, 1951, in Lakeview, Oregon, transitioned peacefully on September 19, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. His life was characterized by a profound commitment to family, community, and faith.

A proud veteran, Gary joined the Air Force in 1971, serving until 1975. His dedication to his country was a source of immense pride for him throughout his...

William J. "Bill" Williams

William J. "Bill" Williams

Sep 19, 2025

William Junior Williams, known as Bill to his family and friends, was born on October 12, 1933, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to William Thomas (W.T.) and Viola (Greene) Williams.

For the entirety of his life, Bill worked side-by-side with his father, brother, sons, nephews, grandsons and great grandsons farming, ranching, and helping build a lasting legacy that has carried on for...

Troy Marshall Gordon

Troy Marshall Gordon

Sep 18, 2025

Troy Marshall Gordon, 60, passed away on September 18, 2025, in Twin Falls, Idaho. Born on April 2, 1965, in Newkirk, Oklahoma, Troy brought warmth and joy to those around him throughout his life.

A gifted mechanic, Troy worked at Chobani, where his skill and dedication were widely recognized. He had an incredible ability to accomplish anything he set his mind...

Delores "Dee" Nipper

Delores "Dee" Nipper

Sep 18, 2025

Delores (Dee) Nipper (Heinrich), 91, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2025.

Dee was born in Campbell, Nebraska, to William and Martha Heinrich. The youngest of six children, she grew up with three older brothers and two older sisters. At a young age, Dee, her parents, and several siblings headed west to settle in Twin...

Marvin Leslie Wayment

Marvin Leslie Wayment

Sep 14, 2025

Marvin L. Wayment passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday September 14, 2025. Marvin was born in Twin Falls ID September 9, 1966, to Orville and Marilyn wayment.

He graduated from Twin Falls high school in 1985. Growing up as a family, with his mom, dad, brother (Mark) and little sister (Laurie). He spent most of his time in the...

Elric Robert Merkle

Elric Robert Merkle

Sep 13, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, grandson, and brother, Elric Robert Merkle, age 7, of Kimberly, Idaho. Elric was born on April 24, 2018, to Jesse and Chandra Merkle.

Elric brought endless joy and light into the lives of all who knew him. Despite challenges in his young life, he radiated happiness, strength, and love. His...

Timothy Michael Obenchain

Timothy Michael Obenchain

Sep 7, 2025

Timothy Michael “Tim” Obenchain, 72, of Twin Falls, Idaho, peacefully passed away on September 7, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Tim was born on March 7, 1953, in Boise, Idaho, to Daniel and Shirley Obenchain. He graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1972 and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a minor in real estate,...

Rose Fisher

Rose Fisher

Sep 4, 2025

Rose was born into a family of Hungarian farmers who lived in the small village of Vrbecia, Yugoslavia during the last years World War II. After the war, the family all moved to Chicago, IL. As a young lady, while living in Chicago, Rose had her first child; a boy named William (“Bill”). Rose moved to southern California a few...

Ruth Elaine Kestie

Ruth Elaine Kestie

Sep 4, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Ruth Kestie, 84. Ruth was born on New Year’s Eve, 1940, in Denver, Colorado to Jesse Pecht and Opal Patterson Pecht. She spent her childhood in Clearfield, Utah, and graduated from Davis High School before briefly attending nursing school.

The summer of 1959, Ruth ventured to...

Marion Heather Turner

Marion Heather Turner

Aug 25, 2025

On August 25th, 2025, the brilliant light in her sky-blue eyes finally dimmed, flickered, and went out. For 85 years, Marion Heather (Rogers) Ford had brightened the lives of all who knew her, with her sunny disposition and giving nature. On that night, when she transitioned to the next stage of existence and began her journey to Paradise, she left...

Richard Charles Luff

Richard Charles Luff

Aug 25, 2025

Richard C. Luff passed away on August 25 at the age of 95, following a lengthy illness. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great- great-grandfather. His absence will be keenly felt by those who knew him.

Richard was born in Hinsdale, Montana, on February 13, 1930, to Ervin and Ruby Luff. The challenges of the Great Depression led...

Donald Hayden Runkle

Donald Hayden Runkle

Aug 24, 2025

Donald “Don” Hayden Runkle 79, of Twin Falls Idaho passed Sunday August 24th 2025 surrounded by family. Don was born August 4th 1946 in Santa Cruz, California. He is survived by his three children Ryan Runkle, Kristina Runkle, Ivy Hodge (M) Deric Hodge. His five grandchildren Jesse Runkle, Shantya Runkle George (M) Allen George, Mya Runkle, Olivia Runkle, Jude Hodge...

Delos "Sonny" Lamont DeWitt

Delos "Sonny" Lamont DeWitt

Aug 20, 2025

Sonny was born on December 12, 1937 to Howard and Katherine DeWitt in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was the youngest, and the only boy, of their 7 children. He was a much doted upon baby brother and the apple of Katherine’s eye, her Sonny boy. A lifelong member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Sonny was adopted into God’s family...

Paul Eugene Holcomb

Paul Eugene Holcomb

Aug 19, 2025

 Paul Eugene Holcomb passed away at home peacefully on Tuesday August 19th, 2025 surrounded by his family. Paul fought a hard and courageous battle against AML (Leukemia) and Glioblastoma (brain cancer). One of Paul’s greatest attributes was his sense of humor, which he kept to the very end.

Paul was born in Hobart, Oklahoma on February 14th, 1946 to Joe and...

Mary Lois Messner

Mary Lois Messner

Aug 17, 2025

Mary Lois (Dudley) Messner was born January 29, 1932 in Seymour, Missouri, to Calvin J. and Marjorie Opal (Martin) Dudley. She passed away August 17, 2025.

She attended Gentry School until she was in the 5th grade when her family moved to Mansfield, MO. In February of 1944, the family moved to Murtaugh, Idaho where her father was employed on the...