MYRNA LOY (EMERSON) SMITH 86 years old of Pollock, Idaho, passed away into the arms of Jesus April 7, 2023, in Emmett, Idaho where she was staying with daughter Tanya and family, receiving the best of care.   Myrna was born July 11, 1936, in Arling, Idaho, (now Lake Cascade) to Ralph Wesley Emerson and Ruth Lucile (Kleint) Emerson. On her dad’s side, her ancestors came on the Oregon Trail by oxen team in the late 1800’s to Idaho. Most settled in the Donnelly area,...

   Shirley Jean Holbrook, 74 years old, passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2023. She was born July 22, 1948, to Bud and Velma McDowell in Valentine, Nebraska. In 1959, her family moved to Idaho where Shirley graduated from Meridian High School in 1966.    Shirley married the love of her life, Ron Holbrook, on June 26, 1971. Together they had two children; son, Todd and daughter, Toni. Ron and Shirley were fortunate enough to raise their children on the Holbrook...

 Susan L. “Sue” Jensen, 77, of Vale, Oregon passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 at a care facility in Homedale, Idaho.  Sue was born August 31, 1945 as the 3rd of 6 children to Hans and Bertha Hiller, in Bremerton, Washington.  Sue grew up in South Dakota and the family moved to Southern California where she graduated from high school.  After graduating, she married Dennis Kent to which 4 children were born, 2 of which passed in infancy, Cynthia Sue and James...

   Tracy Stefan Pape (Fulton), 59, of Kuna, passed away on April 14, 2023, at a local hospital in Meridian, ID. Tracy was born on May 26, 1963, to Hugh and Ann Fulton, in McCall, Idaho.     She went to Phoenix High School and was married to Bruce Pape on August 14, 1998, in the Treasure Valley. Tracy worked at CS Beef, where she thoroughly loved her job and her co-workers.  Tracy enjoyed a day spent branding calves with the family or trailing cows up the Gold...

On April 4, 2023, the world lost a fantastic father, son, dedicated husband, and an all-around great man. Mark Evan Gibson, of Emmett, Idaho, was 62.  He was born February 28, 1961 to James and Zilpha Gibson. Mark was raised in Granada Hills, then attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he received his Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management. Mark worked for Monterey County Parks and spent his career at the California State Parks Department. He retired in 2012 and moved to...

On May 8, 2023, Charles N. Loyd, passed away at the age of 63, at his home in Nampa.  Chuck, as he was known by family and friends, was born on January 10, 1960, in Boise, Idaho, to Lorraine Loyd (Campbell) and Charles Loyd.  He was the youngest of seven siblings. In April of 1983 Chuck married Laurie Breach.  They were blessed with four children: Nick, Chris, Shelby and Megan.  After 19 years of marriage, they divorced in 2002. Chuck loved living in Idaho and enjoyed...

 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Virginia Ruth Harvill on May 15, 2023. Virginia was born in Nampa, Idaho on November 6, 1942 to Broadus Hill and Ruth Rice Hill. Virginia and her three brothers and one sister, were raised in Horseshoe Bend where she lived a large portion of her life. Her childhood was spent camping, fishing and playing with her siblings.    Virginia loved learning and after graduating as salutatorian from Emmett High School,...

   DeLores Parks, 92, passed away January 27, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many.    Born August 6, 1930, in Emmett, Idaho to parents Floyd Albert Fulgham and Goldie Alice (Payton) Fulgham. She grew up on the family farm (corner of Central/Jackson) in Emmett with two older brothers (Jim and Donald--Fuzz) and two younger sisters (Fern and Patti), attended grade schools at Brick Elementary and...

  Ida Joyce (Hartley) Pruitte, 92, passed away May 8, 2023 in Kennewick, WA.  She was born to Joshua and Melissa DeGraw Hartley on November 18,1930, in Letha, ID, at her aunt’s home.   Joyce was a lifelong resident of Emmett until she needed advanced care and moved to Kennewick WA, for the last few years but always considered Emmett home. Joyce worked several jobs in the lumber industry before moving onto the grocery business. She worked in Emmett and Nampa. She liked...

Kevin John Keller, known affectionately as "Kev" to his friends and family, passed away on May 7, 2023. Born on September 18, 1967, in Portland, Oregon, Kevin brought light and warmth to everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. A compassionate, loving, loyal, and supportive husband, father, and friend, Kevin's presence will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of sharing in his life journey. Kevin spent 30 dedicated years as a professional truck driver,...