Obituaries
Jay Elwin Radford
Jan 21, 2026
Jay Elwin Radford, 89, of Rockland, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 23, 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Gladys and Loren Radford, both of whom preceded him in death.
Jay was the beloved husband of Louise Radford, and the two were married in the Idaho Falls Temple of The...
Jerome Riley Burton
Jan 18, 2026
Jerome Riley Burton, 86 of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away on January 18, 2026. No public services are scheduled at this time. Condolences may be shared at www.DavisRoseMortuary.com.
Mark Fehringer
Jan 12, 2026
Mark Fehringer, beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 12, 2026, in American Falls, Idaho, at the age of 94. Mark was born in Peetz, Colorado on March 3, 1931, to Leo and Angela Fehringer. He was the fifth of ten children. Mark's life was characterized by a deep commitment to family, service to church and...
Leona Christensen
Jan 12, 2026
Leona Faye Christensen, known to everyone, vehemently upon her request, as Lea, passed away in the company of her family on January 12, 2026.
Lea was the second born daughter of Robert and Lola “Rae” Johnson, born in Clarinda, Iowa in May of 1958. Lea graduated from Newcastle High School, in Newcastle, Wyoming. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth “Maury”...
Arthur Ed Phillips
Dec 30, 2025
Arthur Ed Phillips, 90, returned to his Heavenly Father on December 30, 2025, in Caldwell, Idaho, surrounded by loved ones. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Art leaves behind a legacy defined by faith, work, humility, and a deep and abiding love for his family and the land he called home.
Born July 9, 1935, in Aberdeen, Idaho, Art...
John T. DeForest
Dec 28, 2025
John Terry DeForest
John was born April 9, 1957, in Aberdeen, Idaho, to Gilbert and Geneva Deforest. John was number 8 in a family of 10. On John’s first birthday his dad Gilbert passed away and that was always a bad spot in John’s life. But John made up for it with Halloween and Christmas. He would decorate his yard like...
John Newton Schelske
Dec 27, 2025
April 17, 1945 – December 27, 2025
John Newton Schelske passed away peacefully at his home in Lompoc, California, on December 27, 2025. He is now in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior.
John was born in Aberdeen, Idaho on April 17, 1945, to Alexander and Anna Marie Schelske. He was the second to youngest and spent his early years...
Debra Ernst
Dec 25, 2025
Debra “Debbie” Sue Schrooten Ernst, 68, of American Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. She was born on June 20, 1957, in Topeka, Kansas, to Beverly Newsome and Floyd Junior Schrooten.Debbie grew up in Emporia alongside her brothers Mike (deceased), Kevin, and Brian. Some of her fondest childhood memories included playing softball, and one of her favorite...
Emma Jean Mauch
Dec 23, 2025
Emma Jean Alston Mauch, 90, of American Falls, Idaho passed away on December 23, 2025 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Pocatello, Idaho. Services will be in the spring.
Kee Ray Begay
Dec 22, 2025
Kee Ray Begay Passed away on December 22, 2025 in American Falls, Idaho. He was a beloved son, uncle, brother, husband and friend. He was a proud journeyman sheet metal worker with the Smart Union. He was very loved by many people and brought joy to everyone he met. he will be missed very, very dearly by everyone who knew...
Rayne Robinson
Dec 9, 2025
Rayne Robinson, born on December 19, 1981, in Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully at her home in Rockland, Idaho, on December 9, 2025. A cherished wife, mother, daughter, and friend, Rayne's life was defined by her unwavering commitment to her family.
Rayne attended Bonneville Elementary, Franklin Junior High, and Pocatello High School, ultimately pursuing higher education at BYU-Idaho, where she earned...
Vernon Buchanan
Dec 9, 2025
Vernon Knight Buchanan, beloved husband, daddy, grandpa, brother, and friend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 9, 2025. He lived a simple life filled with devoted trust in His Lord Jesus Christ and faithful commitment to his family.
Born March 31, 1944, Vernon grew up on a dairy farm as the 6th of 8 children. As...
Mary Elizabeth Simms
Dec 7, 2025
A Life Well Lived
Mary Elizabeth Barnard
As we approach the Christmas season, a time of angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold, it seems fitting that our Angel has ascended to Heaven to rejoice with those she loves. Mary Elizabeth Barnard was born December 30, 1938 to a proud fisherman of a father and a soft hearted,...
Judith Kay Kress
Dec 2, 2025
Judith “Judy” Kay Kress, was born on June 1, 1941, in Cortez, Colorado. She peacefully passed away in her sleep on December 2, 2025, at Grace Assisted Living Center in Chubbuck, Idaho, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering support for her family and community.
Judy graduated from American Falls High School in 1959, and soon after, she married...
William James Huber
Nov 27, 2025
William (Bill) James Huber passed away, Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his home in American Falls, Idaho. A graveside service with Military honors will be at a later date. For updated service information, or to share condolences, memories, and photos, please visit DavisRoseMortuary.com.
Estevan J Garcia
Nov 22, 2025
Estevan Garcia, 68, Passed away at his home in American Falls, Idaho on November 22, 2025. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.davisrosemortuary.com.
Janice Maria Funk Edmonds
Nov 19, 2025
Janice Maria Funk Edmonds, 90, died November 19, 2025 at her home. A celebration of life will be on May 16, 2026.
Dale Letho Waddoups
Oct 15, 2025
Dale Letho Waddoups, 73, died on October 15, 2025, at his home, where he loved to be with his wife and fur babies around him. He was born in Blackfoot, Idaho to Letho and Frieda Waddoups. He was a mechanic and had a shop in American Falls for many years. He then worked at Koompin farms until he retired. He...
Ronald Francis Morris
Oct 12, 2025
Ronald Francis Morris, affectionately known as “Poppy” Ron, departed from this world on October 12, 2025, at the age of 82. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family, a testament to a life well-lived.
Born on March 3, 1943, Ron was a lively child with an aptitude for playing musical instruments. After learning to...
Seth Lounsbury
Oct 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Seth Ryan Lounsbury unexpectantly passed away October 6th in Old Westbury Village, NY at the young age of 48 years old. A beloved son, brother, uncle, and a true friend to many….
On New Years Eve in 1976, Seth rang in the New Year as Gary and Rhea Lounsbury welcomed their first...


