OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Twin Falls, Idaho

Rodney Wayne Hopwood

Rodney Wayne Hopwood

Apr 5, 2020

Rodney Wayne Hopwood walked through the narrow gate to hear “well done, good and faithful one” on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020. He was 62 years old and passed at his home in Kimberly, Idaho after a battle with cancer. He was born on October 13, 1957, in Buhl, Idaho, to Allen & Dorien Hopwood. He was the first of...

Evan  Butler

Evan Butler

Mar 29, 2020

Evan Butler died suddenly on March 29, 2020, from a pulmonary embolism. He was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, as Emily Butler on February 12, 1973, and grew up in Hansen, Idaho. Always a tom boy and never liking to wear dresses, Emily realized at some point that she was gay and eventually came out in her mid 20s. About...

Clifford  Paine

Clifford Paine

Mar 28, 2020

Clifford C Paine, 60, of Twin Falls, Idaho went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on March 28, 2020. He was born on December 24, 1959 in Stoughton, Massachusetts. He was the son of Virginia Paine and the late Harold Paine and the youngest of four brothers. He married the love of his life, Joan, on June 2, 1979. They...

Gary  Guy

Gary Guy

Mar 27, 2020

Gary Burdette Guy, 82, of Hansen, Idaho passed away in the comfort of his own home March 27, 2020 Gary is survived by his son, Jason Burdette Guy, daughter, Amber Paris Rowell, daughter- in- law Leah Guy and his loving grandchildren, Aiden, Zach and Molly. Gary was a loving father, grandfather, and friend to everyone. Gary loved the outdoors, fishing,...

Shirley  Benjamin

Shirley Benjamin

Mar 26, 2020

Shirley Irene Benjamin passed away March 26, 2020 after a brief stay at St Luke’s Magic Valley Hospital from complications from Parkinson’s disease. She was born in Sayre Pennsylvania on September 24, 1934 to Emory and Gertrude Woodruff. She was the fifth of eight children, her family was broken up and she was adopted by her Cousin Esther Woodruff and...

Kathlyn  Coleman

Kathlyn Coleman

Mar 25, 2020

Kathlyn Joyce McKown Coleman of Hazelton, ID, previously of Independence, KS, Kansas City KS, Manhattan, KS, Vegreville, AB, and Ashley, ND, went to her home in Heaven at 5:23 PM on Wed, Mar 25th, 2020. She was 76 years old. Kathlyn was born in Independence, KS on May 6th, 1943 to Samuel Arch McKown and Janie Pearl Wallace McKown. She...

Ellis Ismay Reay

Ellis Ismay Reay

Mar 24, 2020

Ellis Ismay Reay- 81 On March 24, our dad, grandpa, and papa went to rest with those he loved and missed. Ellis was a miracle. He lived a long life that was filled with loved ones and adventures. Ellis was born on December 12, 1938 to Mary and Ismay Reay. Ellis was one of 9 children. He is survived by...

Elaine  Picklesimer

Elaine Picklesimer

Mar 18, 2020

Elaine Arden Picklesimer- February 15, 1937- March 18, 2020. Elaine was born to Joseph and Ellen Baber on February 15, 1937 in Beckley, West Virginia. Her parents later divorced, and her mother married John Logg, a career Navy Chief. In her early years, the family moved frequently and eventually settled in Imperial Beach, California in the early 1950's. While attending...

Lucille  Morgan

Lucille Morgan

Mar 17, 2020

Lucille Sallee Morgan passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in Twin Falls, Idaho at the accomplished age of 96. Lucille was born in Pocatello, Idaho on September 23, 1923, the oldest of three girls to A.C. (Cube) Sallee and Mabel Edholm Sallee. During the depression, her father worked for Skaggs Brothers and American Stores, with the family eventually settling...

Jennifer Lynn Sumner

Jennifer Lynn Sumner

Mar 16, 2020

Jennifer Lynn Sumner, 44 got called home to our Heavenly family of angels on March 16, 2020 with family by her side. Jennifer was born January 30, 1976 to James and Lynn Sumner in Twin Falls, Idaho. Jennifer grew up in Rupert and graduated in 1994 from Minico High School. Jen will always be remembered by her quick wit and...

Phillip Leslie McInturf

Phillip Leslie McInturf

Mar 13, 2020

Phillip Leslie McInturf, age 81, died at St. Luke's Magic Valley on March 13, 2020. Phil was born on July 26, 1938 in Twin Falls, Idaho as the firstborn son to Leslie and Phyllis McInturf. He was joined later by two sisters, Sherry and Christy. He attended various country schools in the community as a child. He often rode his...

Richard Lynn Yankey

Richard Lynn Yankey

Mar 10, 2020

Richard Lynn Yankey, December 16, 1947 – March 10, 2020 Idaho native Rich Yankey passed away peacefully Tuesday March 10, 2020. Rich was born to Lester and Mildred Yankey on December 16, 1947 in Weiser Idaho. Rich attended Weiser High School where he enjoyed playing sports and was a member of the varsity football team. He graduated from the University...

Elsie Ruth Mink

Elsie Ruth Mink

Mar 5, 2020

Elsie Ruth Mink, 84, forever of Twin Falls, made the journey from this world to the next on Thursday, March 5, 2020. She was surrounded by family. She was born May 22, 1935, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Fred Eugene and Lura Braley Jaynes. She was the seventh of seven children. Twin Falls was her home. She was...

Marc Alvin Edson

Marc Alvin Edson

Feb 28, 2020

Marc "A.J." Edson was born at Boise, ID July 8, 1939, son of Marshall and Mildred (Carter) Edson. He attended Boise High School, entered the U.S. Army in 1957, served several years in Germany and was discharged with both Marksmanship and Good Conduct Medals. Returning to Idaho, he worked as a welder in irrigation pipeline construction, and at the Atlas...

Lois Irene Snow

Lois Irene Snow

Feb 27, 2020

After 101 years, this ole farm gal spread her wings and flew up yonder to the great countryside in the sky where she is young again and surrounded by family, friends, and pets from long ago. Lois Irene Snow, daughter of Gerald and Elpha Hunt, was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on February 13, 1919. She passed away peacefully on...

Clara Maxine Mullen

Clara Maxine Mullen

Feb 27, 2020

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Carson Toepfer

Carson Toepfer

Feb 26, 2020

Aaron Carson Toepfer, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on February 26th, 2020 after an unexpected battle with stomach cancer. He was born on April 5, 1948 to Mernice and Jean Toepfer in Freeport, Illinois, and spent his early years in Stockton, Illinois. After graduating from Iowa State University in 1970, he was commissioned in the U.S. Marine Corps. He...

Betty Mae Iaun

Betty Mae Iaun

Feb 25, 2020

Obituary not available.

Myleea  G. Robertson

Myleea G. Robertson

Feb 23, 2020

Myleea grew up in Buhl, Idaho, attending school there, and graduating in 1987. It is then when her life adventure began..... graduation, marriage and a military move to Germany all within a month! Later moving back to the states and residing in Long Beach, California for a short time before returning to Idaho. Myleea worked as a pharmacy technician throughout...

David William Brasil

David William Brasil

Feb 22, 2020

David Guilherme Brasil passed away from heart failure on Saturday, February 22, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was the oldest son of the ten children of Celtilio and Rosalia Brasil. David was 86 years old born on June 25, 1933 in the Azores Island of Sao Jorge. Due to economic hardship the family moved to the Island of...