Carl Robert Rains Jr. died January 11, 2021 at his home in Emmett, Idaho.  He was born on January 14, 1931 to Carl and Meta Rains.  He attended county schools and graduated from Emmett High School in 1949.   Carl served in U.S. Navy during the Korean War.   Carl married Geraldine Scybert on April 20, 1956.  They lived in California for 11 years and later moved back to Emmett in 1968.  He retired from Boise Cascade Mill after 25 years.   He was...

 Nathan Lucas Legg, 40, of Emmett Idaho, died January 15, 2021.   The Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Letha Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.   Nathan was born on August 28, 1980 in Nampa, Idaho to Tom and Faye Legg.  He was the fifth son to join the family.  He grew up in Emmett, Idaho.  His growing up years was spent with cousins, swimming, fishing, hunting and probably a few things we do...

 On Wednesday, January 13, 2021 John Ardell “Bud” Brotherson passed away at the age of 87.  Bud was born April 16, 1933 in Meridian, Idaho to John and Iva Brotherson. He attended school in Meridian, He joined the army and served from 1953-1955. Upon returning he worked construction. On October 20, 1963 he married Joan McNeff Snider who brought two sons, Eddie and Johnny into their union. Bud had a daughter, Stacy Lee, from a previous marriage. Together they started out...

 Ricky Jay Waltman, 64, passed away at St. Luke’s in Meridian, Idaho on Sunday January 17, 2021.  Rick was born to Jim and Gene Wallace on December 27, 1964 in Nampa, Idaho where he was raised.  Ricky received his education in Nampa where he graduated high school.  Rick was in the Marines.  He attended college where he received many certificates to learn and become a mechanic.  Rick loved being a mechanic and he made a career doing what he loved.  He...

 Doris A. Womack passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 peacefully at home in Boise, Idaho. She was born May 30, 1940 in Emmett as one of 12 children to Elmer and Louise Womack.  She attended school in Emmett. For extra money she babysat in her home.  Doris is survived by her son, Kenneth, 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews as well as 4 sisters and one brother.  Memorial services will be held at 12:30 in the afternoon on Saturday,...

James Lue Brinkerhoff, age 76, died Friday, January 8, 2021 in Meridian, Idaho.  He was born September 17,1944 in Ogden, Utah to Lue Herrick and Donna Pledger Brinkerhoff.  James graduated Valley High in Orderville, Utah in 1963.  He served an LDS Mission in Calgary, Canada from 1964 to 1966.  He married Clara Mae Carroll on June 21, 1966, in the Salt Lake City Temple.  James was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many...

 Phillip Sheridan Wulff Sr. age 82, long time resident of Emmett, Idaho died January 8th, 2021 at the home of his daughter in Eagle, Idaho surrounded by a few of those who loved him. He always referred to his birthdate 6/6/38 as “the first two numbers are my height and the last two my age.”  Phillip was born at home in the small town of Bryant, South Dakota and he grew up in the Midwest where he married Susan Langenfeld in 1963 and together they built a life of...

 Judy Ann Hyde passed away peacefully January 2, 2021 with family by her side after a two-year battle with cancer. Judy was born in Emmett, Idaho on August 3, 1946 to Clarence and Rosalie Bowman, also native to Emmett and who preceded her in death. Judy was one of 3 children and is survived by her sister, Darlene Toluse, and her brother, Roger Bowman. Judy is also survived by her husband of 44 years, Blaine Hyde; her son, Shawn Hyde; two sons by a previous marriage, Trevor Seidel and...

 Vicente DeLeon passed away December 28, 2020 at a hospital in Boise, he was born on July 8, 1944 in Acatic, Mexico to Sergio Cleofas and Juana Anaya García.  Vicente later moved to Ensenada, Mexico where he met and married the love of his life, Silvia. Shortly after having their first child they moved to California and then came to settle in Emmett, Idaho in 1975. While in Emmett, Vicente started working for a little private winery, Ste. Chappelle. Ste. Chappelle expanded...

Elva Ruth Niccolls Simpson passed away on December 20, 2020 with her family by her side. There is great comfort knowing she is now with her Lord and Savior and singing in the Heavenly Choir.  A viewing will be held on Wednesday at the Potter Funeral Chapel in Emmett from 3:30 until 7:00 pm.  A private family service will be held Thursday and it can be viewed at potterchapel.com on Elva's obituary page, Thursday at 2:00 pm.   Elva was born in her grandparents’ home...