OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Twin Falls, Idaho

Wayne  Shippen

Wayne Shippen

Nov 5, 2020

Wayne Shippen, 66, died on November 5, 2020 at his home in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was born in Casper, Wyoming on June 7, 1954 to Harold and Pauline Shippen. He graduated from Natrona County High School (1972) and Casper College (1975) in Casper, then finished his electrical engineering degree at the University of Wyoming (1977). Wayne pursued a career...

D. Gregory Bell

D. Gregory Bell

Nov 1, 2020

Dwight Gregory "Greg" Bell, 58, passed away November 1st, 2020, from complications due to cancer which he fought valiantly for many years. Greg was born April 30, 1962, the son of Dwight D Bell and Myrna Rae Hunter Bell. He was raised and educated in Twin Falls. In his youth he spent many hours working with his Dad and brothers,...

Richard Gene Messersmith

Richard Gene Messersmith

Oct 29, 2020

Richard Gene “R.G.” Messersmith passed away on Thursday October 29, 2020 at 83 years old. R.G. was in his home, surrounded by family. R.G. was born July 6, 1937 in Grand Island, Nebraska. His parents, James (J.W.) and Alta Messersmith moved R.G. and his brother, James (Jimmy) from their Nebraska farm to Idaho in 1939, where water was more abundant...

Aaron  Walker

Aaron Walker

Oct 27, 2020

Aaron Brent Walker March 12, 1979-October 27, 2020 Twin Falls, ID-Aaron Brent Walker passed away Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Aaron was born in Des Moines, Iowa on March 12, 1979 to Brent and Cindy Walker. He graduated high school from Twin Falls Christian Academy (TFCA) in 1997. Aaron then attended Northland Baptist...

Jerry Kleinkopf

Jerry Kleinkopf

Oct 24, 2020

Gerald Ray (Jerry) Kleinkopf, known by many as “Coach Kleinkopf”, or just “Coach” was a beloved and heralded lifelong member of our community. On October 24, 2020, Jerry passed away peacefully at his home in Twin Falls surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born on November 28, 1930 in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was the only child of Arthur...

Oleatha Joan Kelley

Oleatha Joan Kelley

Oct 22, 2020

Oleatha Joan “Mimi” Kelley 86, of Twin Falls passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus while she slept on Wednesday October 21, 2020. Born on August 30, 1934 in Grant Nebraska to Clyde and Louise Southwick. Oleatha was led to the Lord and baptized by Pastor Duane Love in 1989 at Bible Baptist/Cornerstone Baptist Church in Twin Falls. As...

William  H. Poe

William H. Poe

Oct 19, 2020

William "BH" Poe, age 51, died October 19th in his Bossier City home with his son and daughter, Camren and Aylah, as well as close friends by his side. BH graduated college from Daniel Webster in 1992, receiving his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the World's Greatest Air Force. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel within his 24...

Norene  Phillips

Norene Phillips

Oct 19, 2020

Norene Phillips, age 80, went home to her heavenly father on October 19, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She loved her family and friends with her whole heart. She had a strong belief in the Lord and Jesus Christ. Norene was born May 3rd, 1940 to Dallas and Vanda Mason in Montpellier, Idaho. She had two siblings, Clifford and...

Patti Anne Dugan

Patti Anne Dugan

Oct 18, 2020

Patti A. Goodrich Dugan passed away peacefully at home Sunday October 18,2020. She grew up in Hunt. Attended Valley High School. Recieved her GED in 1975. She married Gary L. Dugan February 14, 1975. She worked 7 yrs as a clerk at Shopko. No matter how many times she fell, she always got back up again. She was stronger than...

Doctor Mason Robison

Doctor Mason Robison

Oct 17, 2020

Dr. Mason W. Robison passed from this earthly home on October 17, 2020 after a long illness. He was wrapped in the loving arms of his wife, Barbara. He was born on July 17, 1926 in Mullan, Idaho and was the youngest child of Dewey Robison & Pearl Gilbert Robison. He had a happy childhood and spent countless hours roaming...

Jerry  Heath

Jerry Heath

Oct 14, 2020

On October 14, 2020, Jerry Heath left the earthly bounds and was welcomed into Heaven. His passing was quiet and peaceful, without pain and suffering. Jerry was born December 3, 1943 to Clarence and Ireda Heath at his grandmother’s home in Kimberly, Idaho. Jerry was the middle child of seven. He was raised on the family farm north of Kimberly...

Robert Wayne Bell

Robert Wayne Bell

Oct 14, 2020

After a long struggle with COPD, Robert Bell, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Wednesday October 14, at the age of 72. He was born in Oklahoma and grew up in a military family making many moves around the states. Bob graduated from Palo Verde High School, Tucson, Arizona. He joined the navy and served as an aviation ordinance...

Benita Ann Goodheart

Benita Ann Goodheart

Oct 14, 2020

Benita Ann Goodheart, age 68, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 14th 2020 after a valiant battle to COVID-19 (D*MN China Virus) for 39 days. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ supported her in this struggle and ultimately gave her peace. “Set your mind on things above...

William Dale Eldredge

William Dale Eldredge

Oct 12, 2020

William Dale Eldredge Born Oct 5, 1941 in Filer, ID and passed away on Oct 13, 2020 in Twin Falls, ID. He owned and managed Gem State Service in Twin Falls. William was a delivery driver for Falconhurst in Buhl, ID. He was also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints. He’s survived by his...

John  Gallian

John Gallian

Oct 9, 2020

John Gallian, PhD, was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on December 27, 1940, the son of John and Louise Gallian, and left this earth to be with Jesus on October 9th, 2020. John could not wait to get out of the Big City. In 1961 he bought an old car and with dollars in his pocket he drove...

Henry Calvin Jones

Henry Calvin Jones

Oct 3, 2020

Henry Calvin Jones, a lifelong resident of Eden, Idaho passed away at age 76 on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Calvin was born in Twin Falls, ID to Eunice and Henry Jones on May 19, 1944, as the youngest of four siblings. Calvin graduated from Valley High School in 1963. Later, he attended Utah State, but left early. He thought there...

Dan  Vogt

Dan Vogt

Sep 27, 2020

Daniel R. Vogt, age 61, left us to be with the Lord and join his father, mother and brother. Dan suffered a heart attack during the night. Dan was born in Redmond, OR to Jay and Dorothy Vogt in 1959. Dan lived on the Vogt Family Ranch in Madras, OR, until the family was asked to join The Falen Fruit...

Wade  May

Wade May

Sep 27, 2020

Wade Lee May, 37, a resident of the North Plains community passed away on September 27, 2020 at the OHSU Hillsboro Hospital in Hillsboro, Oregon. Wade was born on May 21, 1983 in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was the youngest of three children born to David Lee May and Brenda Lee (Berlin) May. He lived in Twin Falls until 1989...

Janet Gay Morris

Janet Gay Morris

Sep 23, 2020

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Tonette  Rosenau

Tonette Rosenau

Sep 22, 2020

Tonette Crandall Rosenau passed away September 22, 2020 at St. Luke’s Magic Valley in Twin Falls, Idaho. Tonette had fought a courageous battle with cancer for the last three years. She had been 59 years old for exactly one week at the time of her death . Tonette was born September 15, 1961 in Twin Falls, Idaho. From the minute...