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Lawrence Lippincott
May 15, 2026
Lawrence Lavern Lippincott, 64 of Preston, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Preston. No services are planned. A full obituary will be posted when available.
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Michael David O'Donnell
May 14, 2026
Our beloved husband, father, grandpa, son, and friend, Michael David O’Donnell, reunited with our Savior in the early morning of May 14th at the age of 61, surrounded by his children and loving wife of 36 years, after a brave and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Mike was born on December 10th, 1964, in Ely, Nevada, to his parents, David and Ronda...
Steven D. Merrill
May 13, 2026
Steven D. Merrill, 72, of Preston, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Steve was born on April 4, 1954, in Preston, Idaho, to DeMar Wettstein Merrill and LaRae Dockstader Merrill. He attended Preston High School and later studied diesel mechanics at Idaho State University.
Steve is survived by his son, Jason (Tonya) Merrill; his grandsons, Dakoda, Dylan, and Nash; his...
Corina K Hilling Schell
May 6, 2026
Corina K Hilling Schell, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 6, 2026, in Brigham City, Utah, surrounded by family. Born on July 3, 1959, in Rupert, Idaho, Corina was the second child in a family of six siblings and grew up immersed in the rich, lively experiences of farm life. Alongside her siblings, she enjoyed countless...
James Michael Madson
May 1, 2026
James Michael Madson went to heaven on May 1st, 2026. He was born on September 18, 1941, the oldest of five sons to James and Idonna Nuttall Madson in Malad, Idaho.
Mike grew up on the Elkhorn Ranch and spent every summer working with his Dad and also having a side job. His parents eventually moved into Malad for the school...
Sandra “Sandie” Gayle Samuels
Apr 24, 2026
Sandra “Sandie” Gayle (Luther) Samuels was a shining light, born on January 27, 1944, in Santa Clara, California, to Bertie Coffer and William Luther. She leaves behind a legacy of love through her husband, Leo Samuels; her sisters, Vonnie, Ceilie, and Lylana. Her brothers Ron and Tom, and sister Cindy. Her four children, Holly, Spencer, John, and Nancy. Her four...
Charmaine Zook Carter
Apr 23, 2026
Charmaine Yvonne Carter, beloved wife, mother, and faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, was born on October 26, 1957, in Tucson, Arizona, to Joseph and Jeanne Zook. She was born into a loving family of nine children and carried those deep family roots with her throughout her life.
In 1983, she married Alan Carter. Charmaine and Alan were sealed in the Logan,...
Lenae Rose Manhart
Apr 22, 2026
Lenae Rose Manhart, a beloved mother, dedicated educator, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, in Thatcher, Idaho. Born on February 17, 1959, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Lenae’s life was a beautiful tapestry of love, wisdom, and boundless generosity.
Before she became a teacher who touched countless lives, Lenae was first and foremost a devoted mom, a role...
Dixie Leah Yeates
Apr 15, 2026
Dixie Leah Yeates, a cherished mother, grandmother, and beloved member of her community, peacefully passed away on April 15, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on October 18, 1937, in Logan, Utah, Dixie lived a life marked by generosity, independence, and an indomitable spirit that left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Dixie graduated from Logan High School...
Beth Kendall McCombs
Apr 8, 2026
Beth Kendall McCombs was born June 2, 1958, in Preston, Idaho. She passed peacefully on April 8, 2026, surrounded by those she loved, at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho. Throughout her life, Beth was a vibrant and cherished individual whose warmth and laughter touched everyone she encountered.
Beth graduated from West Side High School and continued her education at Brigham...
Corwin Von Johnson
Apr 6, 2026
Corwin Von Johnson, age 69 (August 16, 1956 – April 6, 2026) was born in Pocatello, Idaho, to Val and Louise Johnson. He often joked that he was the “sixth to the oldest” in a family of seven children. Before his birth, his mother was stricken with rheumatic fever and was advised to terminate the pregnancy due to serious risks...
Terry Lynn Wright
Apr 4, 2026
Terry Lynn Wright, 64 of Preston, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at her home in Preston, surrounded by her family. She was born July 31, 1961, in Woodland, California, the daughter of Robert Lyman and Laurie Ann Miller Wright.
At her request, no formal services will be conducted. Cremation arrangements under the direction of Red Rose Funeral Home, Preston, ID.
Carolyn Nield Spatig
Apr 3, 2026
Carolyn Nield Spatig, age 84, of Smithfield, Utah, passed away peacefully in her home on April 3, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on June 12, 1941, in Afton, Wyoming, to Otho Floyd Nield and Delia Turner, she lived a life defined by faith, creativity, and tireless service to others. Over the years, Carolyn built a beautiful life, spending much...
Reed C Swann
Mar 31, 2026
Reed C. Swann, a devoted family man, diligent worker, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 31, 2026, in Logan, Utah. Born on August 17, 1950, in Preston, Idaho, Reed’s life was marked by service, dedication, and a deep love for the outdoors and those around him.
Reed grew up in Banida and graduated from Preston High...
Jack Keith Fuller
Mar 24, 2026
Jack Keith Fuller passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2026, after a valiant fight with cancer. He was born on April 5, 1962, to Ella Rae and Terry Fuller, the third of their children.
Jack was no stranger to fighting for his life. At birth, he required blood transfusions due to RH factor complications. At just two years old,...
Dwayne Elwen Jacobson
Mar 23, 2026
Dwayne passed away Monday March 23, 2026 after a long battle with cancer and other ailments.
Dwayne is the youngest of 4 children born to Roger E. Jacobson and Zanetta Jacobson. He is survived by his siblings Elizabeth (Steve) Shattuck, Tricial (Gary) Peterson, Richard Jacobson and 5 nephews and 2 nieces.
Dwayne enjoyed art and drama at Weber High and graduated in...
Don R. Buttars
Mar 15, 2026
Donald Robert Buttars passed away peacefully in his Preston home in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Born August 31, 1951, in Logan, Utah, to Donald (Dee) and Letha Petersen Buttars, Don was the third of four children raised in the small farming community of Clarkston, Utah. He graduated from Sky View High in 1969 and attended Utah...
Rose Mary Mickelson
Mar 15, 2026
Rose Mary Gilpin Mickelson returned to her heavenly home on March 15, 2026. Rose Mary was born on October 9, 1933, in Salmon, Idaho to Harold Gilpin and Thelma Jorgensen Gilpin. She had one older brother, CL, one older sister, Betty, and one younger sister, Beverly.
When Rose Mary was very young, the Gilpin family lived on Boyle Creek, near Salmon,...
Jeffery Ernest Larsen
Mar 9, 2026
Jeffery Ernest Larsen 66 of Downey, passed away Monday March 9, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Jeff was born April 07, 1959 in Ogden Utah the son of Mac and Mary Lou Heath Larsen.
Jeff is survived by his children Nick, Chris and Shylee as well as his wife Marsha.
At his request no formal services will be conducted....
Bobbie Glen White
Mar 9, 2026
Bob was born in a log cabin, across the street and just west of the Weston Idaho Post Office on September 24, 1935, the third of three children born to Edna Peterson and Orley White. Orley farmed the family homestead in Weston canyon with his family, including Bob's older siblings Ray and Barbara. Ray was not just Dad’s older brother,...
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