Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Preston, ID, Franklin County & Surrounding Areas

Robert D Avery

Robert D Avery

Jul 29, 2025

Robert D. Avery, or as most folks knew him, Bob or Bobby, passed away peacefully at the age of 73, at his home in Franklin, ID, on July 29, 2025. Born on December 21, 1951, in Ogden, UT, Bob was the kind of guy who left an impression. He spent his career as a proud lineman at Mountain Bell Telephone...

Richard Don Neville

Richard Don Neville

Jul 25, 2025

Richard Don Neville, 81, of Malad, ID, passed away at his home after a brief illness, just three months after his wife, Sherrie, passed away. At his request, no formal funeral services will be conducted.  To share a favorite memory of Richard or to offer condolences to the family, please leave a tribute on this page. 

Kaylene Chalmers

Kaylene Chalmers

Jul 2, 2025

Kaylene Chalmers

1955 – 2025

Kaylene Chalmers, 70, of Smithfield, Utah, passed away on July 2, 2025 in Salt Lake City, surrounded by her family after a five-year battle with cancer. Her life was centered on her faith in Jesus Christ, serving others, and her love for her family, which brought her the greatest joy.

Kaylene was a lifelong member of The Church...

Bennett Allen (Al) Cottam

Bennett Allen (Al) Cottam

Jul 1, 2025

Bennett Allen "Al" Cottam, 81 of Preston, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

Al Cottam was born on December 14, 1943, in Providence, UT.  Al lived in Providence until he was approximately 12 years old.  His family then moved to Brigham City, UT.   He graduated from Box Elder High School in 1961 and attended classes...

Yvonne Eleanor Ferrara

Yvonne Eleanor Ferrara

Jun 30, 2025

Yvonne Eleanor Ferrara, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at Caribou Medical Center in Soda Springs, Idaho. Born on June 9, 1927, in Teaneck, New Jersey, Yvonne was known for her vibrant spirit, infectious laughter, and deep love for her family. She lived a life rich with love and memories, leaving behind a...

Robert Griffeth Hendrickson

Robert Griffeth Hendrickson

Jun 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Robert Griffeth Hendrickson

July 9, 1960 – June 28, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved Robert Griffeth Hendrickson passed away on June 28, 2025, surrounded by family and love.

Robert was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and brother-in-law. He dedicated his entire life to serving others, always offering a helping hand, a listening ear,...

Diane Ruth Maddock

Diane Ruth Maddock

Jun 26, 2025

Preston, ID – Diane Ruth Maddock, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-

grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Preston, Idaho, on June 26, 2025. She was

born on October 11, 1940, in Auburn, California, to her loving parents, Art and Jeanne Lowen.

Diane's life was a testament to her devotion to family. She met her high school sweetheart,

Gerald E. Maddock,...

Kim Lamar Hartley

Kim Lamar Hartley

Jun 23, 2025

Kim Lamar Hartley, our beloved family member, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, in Ogden, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and practicality that many will remember with fondness. Born on June 12, 1963, in Oregon, Kim added a touch of brightness to the lives of all who crossed his path, always donning a smile and a positive...

Riley Ardwin Flemmer

Riley Ardwin Flemmer

Jun 4, 2025

Riley Ardwin Flemmer, 82, of Preston, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2025, at his home in Preston following a long battle with cancer. 

Riley was born on March 27, 1943, in Golden Valley, ND,  the son of Ardwin and Elsie (Weidner) Flemmer.

Riley worked in the mineral mines in Gas Hills, WY, did road construction, and worked on oil rigs. Later on...

Sherry Jean Redd

Sherry Jean Redd

May 27, 2025

On May 27th, our beloved 82-year-old Mother & Grandmother, Sherry Stalcup Redd, was finally reunited with the love of her life, her Buddy boy, after enduring many years of suffering with dementia.

Sherry was born on March 23, 1943, to Helen and Barney Stalcup in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She primarily grew up in Moab, Utah. She was a good student and...

Daila Z. Jaussi

Daila Z. Jaussi

May 26, 2025

Daila Ziedite Vizulis Jaussi, age 81, passed from congestive heart failure on May 26, 2025, in Preston, Idaho.

Daila was born on May 11, 1944, in Liepāja, Latvia, to Zuzanna and Adolfs Vizulis. She spent the first six months of her life in Liepāja, then in November 1944, she and her parents escaped the approaching war to Gotland, Sweden. It was...

Miller Ray Crane

Miller Ray Crane

May 26, 2025

Miller Ray Crane, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, left this world on May 26, 2025, in Preston, Idaho, at the age of 87. Born on March 17, 1938, in Richmond, Missouri, Ray lived a life marked by love, service, and a remarkable sense of community.

Ray was married to his sweetheart, Louise, on April 20, 1957, a union...

Justin Spackman

Justin Spackman

May 18, 2025

Justin "Spack" Spackman, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on May 18, 2025, in North Logan, Utah. He was born on January 6, 1976, in Logan, Utah, and grew to embody the very essence of kindness and generosity. The impact he had on those around him will be felt deeply, as he consistently shared his vibrant spirit...

Lois Ann Carlton

Lois Ann Carlton

May 10, 2025

Lois Ann Carlton ( Tolman)

Lois Ann Carlton, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, in her hometown of Montpelier, Idaho, at the age of 73.

Born on March 27, 1952, in Montpelier, Lois spent her early years surrounded by the beauty of the Idaho landscape. Though her roots were in Montpelier, her adventurous spirit led her...

Ivan Moyes Jorgensen

Ivan Moyes Jorgensen

May 9, 2025

Ivan M. Jorgensen, age 86, of Preston, Idaho, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday, May 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born June 24, 1938, Ivan married his sweetheart Ramona Kaye Jorgensen on January 14, 1958. Over 66 years of marriage, they raised two children—Michael D. Jorgensen and Pamela A. Craw—and built a life marked...

Cynthia Sue Mann Workman

Cynthia Sue Mann Workman

Apr 29, 2025

Cynthia Sue Workman, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, in Soda Springs, Idaho after a quick battle with an aggressive and rare form of cancer. Born on October 8, 1952, in Cañon City, Colorado, to Gladys and Donald Mann.

Educated at Bonneville High School in Ogden, Utah, from which she graduated in 1971, Cynthia...

Robbin Lynn Reynolds

Robbin Lynn Reynolds

Apr 28, 2025

Robbin Lynn Reynolds, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at her home.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., May 16, 2025, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4400 N 1600 W, Preston.

Edward Michael Ivory

Edward Michael Ivory

Apr 21, 2025

Edward Michael (Mike-e) Ivory, 47 years old, residing in Layton City, Utah. Died April 21st, 2025, at his home in Layton.

Mike-e was born January 3rd, 1978, to Ron and Mary Ivory in Bountiful, Utah. He was the youngest of 4 boys (Ronnie, Brian, Jerime, brothers) and never missed a moment to brag about being the baby. Which sometimes came with...

Connie Jean Orvin

Connie Jean Orvin

Apr 19, 2025

Connie Jean Orvin, 80, of Smithfield, UT, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, April 19th, 2025. She was a devoted mother of 7, grandmother of 29, and great-grandmother of 17, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Connie Jean Lindsay was born on October 24, 1944, to Harold and Pearl Lindsay in Coalville, UT, and spent her childhood...

Blaine Peterson Sparrow

Blaine Peterson Sparrow

Apr 15, 2025

Blaine Sparrow, age 82, of Preston, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15th, surrounded by his loving family. He is at peace, reunited with the loved ones who went before him—his wife, brother, sister, and parents.

Born on May 11th, 1942, in Ogden, Utah, Blaine lived a life marked by laughter, hard work, generosity, and a one-of-a-kind sense of humor....