On Thursday, February 2, 2023, Merle Arthur DeHaas of Council, ID, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 88. Merle was born on December 27, 1934, in the former Van Wyck, ID, located under where Lake Cascade now exists, to Harry Elmer and Laura Etta (Evans) DeHaas. He married his high school sweetheart, Helen Edna (Sheldon) DeHaas, on October 27, 1955, and together, they raised three sons, Merle Jr. (Pat), Terry, & Timothy. Merle worked for the Boise...

 Clayton Arthur Winn, aged 80 years and 9 months, died on February 2nd, 2023 while doing what he loved most; working on his property in Emmett, Idaho.  Clayton was born April 20th, 1942, in Boise, Idaho.  Clayton lived a rich life working, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.  Most often, Clayton could be found taking care of his beloved acreage on South Slope Road.  He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kathleen Winn, as well as his children,...

 Travis Earl Walker, age 44, died at home on January 30, 2023. Travis was born in La Grande, Oregon, August 13, 1978. He lived on a cattle ranch in eastern Oregon until age 6, when the family moved to Bend, Oregon.   Travis attended grade school in Bend, and junior high and high school in Pocatello, Idaho. The family moved to Emmett, Idaho in 1995 and he graduated from Emmett High School in 1996. Travis met Misty Fields during their senior year of high school, and they...

 Gary Watson Samson, of Emmett, Idaho passed away on January 26th, 2023. He was born May 13th, 1941 to Ralph and Maryon Samson in Spokane, Washington. He was the oldest of four boys including Roger, Keith and Larry.  Gary was raised in Mountain Home and Marsing, Idaho and graduated from Marsing High School in 1959. He met his wife, Sharon, while living and working at her uncle’s farm. She was two years older than him and thought he was annoying, but eventually feelings...

Captain's Log | Stardate 4523.3 Captain Rodney R. Ford was beamed aboard planet Earth on September 26, 1971 just minutes ahead of his twin brother, Lieutenant Commander Robert R. Ford. Upon their arrival on Earth, the twins quickly established relationships with the intelligent life found in the Treasure Valley sector of the Idaho quadrant. As a Junior Officer, Rodney found pleasure cleaning the feline feculence out of the backyard sandbox and constructing great civilizations from the...

 Marianne "MAC" Chaney (Gervais), 68, of Emmett, Idaho died Wednesday, December 20, 2022 in Emmett, Idaho.  She was born on March 25th, 1954 in Dearborn, Michigan to Edmund and Ann (Terreault) Gervais.  Marianne was raised in Michigan (Detroit/Dearborn Heights/Brooklyn) through 1971.  In high school, she met William Collins which led Marianne to the start of a journey toward two sons, her own family, and made her a bit of a globetrotter.  They later parted...

Kathryn Marie (Sutton) Strickland, 78, of Emmett, Idaho, passed away peacefully January 7, 2023, surrounded by her family. Kathy was born July 18, 1944, to Cecil and Wanda Sutton in Council, Idaho. She was raised in Ola, Idaho, with her five brothers where there was much love and even more shenanigans in their young lives. Kathy started taking piano lessons when she was eight years old and continued with them for seven years. As her brothers began to learn more fiddle tunes, they decided...

 Robert Maurice Brady, age 80 departed peacefully at his home on January 2, 2023.  Robert was born on October 16, 1942, in San Mateo, Ca. He was the son of Maurice and Madonna Brady.  He attended Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa, CA and obtained his AA Degree from Santa Rosa Jr. College.  During his 38-year career at Pacific Gas and Electric he became Senior PH. Clerk at the Geysers Geothermal Plant.  He was a kind and caring person who loved all kinds of sports...

  Ronald “Dean” Ladd died peacefully on Christmas Day, 2022. Dean was born on March 19, 1935, in Alpena, Arkansas to Pleas and Willie Ladd. He had 8 siblings.    When he was young his family moved to Lancaster, California where he met Mildred, his wife of 58 years. Together they raised 5 children: Ed Seeley, Ron Ladd, Bob Ladd, Michael Seeley and Lori Bjerkander. Dean loved chukar and quail hunting, fishing, playing golf, his family and the Lord.    Dean...

Samuel F. Ragland III passed away Friday, January 6, 2023. Sam was born May 26, 1959, to Samuel Ragland & Leta McCullough. Sam will be remembered for his love of life, his infectious laugh & his love of family. He enjoyed his Harley & airplanes. Sam is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Vanessa. Sam is survived by his wife, Sharon; son, Nick & daughter, Samantha, as well as 7 grandchildren.