Local Obituaries for Families in Idaho County

Jan 26, 2022

Sandra Kay (Shepherd) Peterson, age 64, passed away peacefully on January 26th, 2022, in her home in Kamiah, ID surrounded by her family and loved ones.According to her desires Sandra requested no services, her biggest wish was for people not to be sad, but instead share memories. Sandra was born to Franklin D. Shepherd and Mary Louise (Pope) Shepherd on...

Jan 24, 2022

DEAN CLARK EARLSeptember 17, 1940 - January 24, 2022Dean Clark Earl was born September 17, 1940 in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Kenneth Owen Earl and Vertie Ann Leavitt Earl. He was the youngest of seven children.At the age of two, his family moved Bunkerville, Nevada to Meridian, Idaho. He often expressed fond memories of working on the family dairy farm...

Jan 19, 2022

Karen M. Parsons11/6/1944-1/19/2022Cherished Karen Marie Parsons' sunset came on January 19th, 2022, of kidney failure. Her sunrise was November 6th, 1944 to parents William Joseph Preheim and Mary Evelyn [Larkey] Preheim.Known for her boisterous laugh, love of jewelry, and kind heart, Karen will certainly be missed. However, she would want no sadness, but only rejoicing and reliving good memories. Karen's...

Dec 30, 2021

Larry died suddenly of a heart attack in his home near Kooskia on December 30, 2021. He will be remembered for his quirky sense of humor, his amazing gardens and his generosity.Larry was born in Grangeville, Idaho November 11, 1947 to William and Helen Telcher of Grangeville. Larry attended elementary and high school in Grangeville. After graduation, he went to...

Dec 30, 2021

"Robbie" Robert K. Finnell8/19/1968 to 12/30/2021Our friend, neighbor, husband, father and fellow avid outdoorsmen, Robbie Finnell is now in the care of our Lord God. His sudden passing occurred on December 30th, 2021, and he is dearly missed.Robbie was born in Chicago of Robert K. Finnell Sr. and Debra Layhew, in 1968. He grew up in the region and graduated...

Dec 25, 2021

Jacqueline Joy Brooks was born to Ralph & Tilly Eggleston on October 25th 1943She had one brother, Ronnie.She departed this world on December 25th 2021 at the age of 78 years & 2 monthsJackie called several places home throughout her life, finally settling in Idaho where she enjoyed everything from riding horses in the valleys to picking huckleberries in the...

Dec 8, 2021

Ivan K. Davis, 60, a Nez Perce Tribal Member, passed into the spirit worldWednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 at him home on Beaver Slide Road, Kamiah, Idaho. Ivanwas diagnosed with Cancer early this year.Ivan was born on February 1, 1961 to Ivan K. Davis Sr. and Beverly McAtty.Ivan attended schools at Kamiah and graduated from KHS in 1979.Ivan worked for many...

Dec 4, 2021

Marking the end of an era; a most incredible man, Zeke West left us December 4, 2021 at the age of 90 for his next adventure.'Zeke' Lester Kenneth West was born on the Palouse River near Potlatch Idaho on September 7th 1931 to James Riley and Alra Butler West, the 6th of 9 children. Zeke's early years were spent at...

Nov 30, 2021

Joseph "Joe" Kolar, a longtime resident of Kamiah, passed suddenly from this life at his home on November 30, 2021 at the age of 83. Recently he was able to spend time with family and friends at several events so we are grateful to have had the chance to see him before God called him home.Joe was born to Joseph...

Nov 23, 2021

The first thought that comes to mind when thinking of "Raven" is his love for dogs. He was known about Kamiah and Kooskia for his three big, beautiful pit-bull mixes: Celeste, But'er'head and Wednesday Addams. They would all sit outside the stores, waiting patiently for him. He loved all critters, especially dogs. The last couple of years, he had been...

Oct 31, 2021

Robert Wilmont Wickersham, 84, of Kamiah, passed away on October 31st, 2021. He was born in Conrad, Montana, to Noton Wickersham and Christine (Nelson) Wickersham. Robert was a part of the Rocket Battalion in the Army for 2 years, and the Reserve for 4 years.He met the love of his life, Cleo (Thompson) Wickersham and they married in 1961. They...

Oct 29, 2021

Albert Lee Phillips joined our father in heaven on Friday October 29, 2021 at the age of 71. He was born June 12 1950 in Salmon, Idaho to Oliver Luther Phillips and Cecile Edwards Robinson Phillips. Albert worked in the mines, as a logger, packer and mechanic. He enjoyed being in the outdoors also fishing and hunting.He married Sheila Kent...

Sep 21, 2021

Frank Arlie Zimmerman passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 of heart complications due to Covid-19. He had just turned 63.Dad was born on August 4, 1958 in Taft California, where he attended highschool. He later joined the Army and then the National Guard. Dad was a proud patriot who loved serving his country and did so for seventeen years....

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Sep 6, 2021

Arlene Marie Kelling went up to be with the Lord September 6, 2021. Many people in the Kamiah area knew her for all of the work that she put in at the Kamiah school district concession stands during every sporting event. She was known as the “concession lady” by many of the students. She was a very intelligent, caring and...

Aug 28, 2021

Aug 28, 2021

Newton Wendell Bohanan, Jr., Wewukye takanin (Elk Traveler), 55, has made his journey to the Spirit World. He was born September 14, 1965, in Palo Alto, California to Marian and Newton (Josh) Bohanan Sr. Junior was an enrolled member of the Nez Perce Tribe and a descendant of Old Chief Lookingglass and Chief Timothy.He was known as Junior to many...

Aug 16, 2021

Richard Sylvester Lawson: 6/3/42 - 8/16/21 Tallest Yosemite Sam Swede you'd ever wanna meet.He could MacGyver anything together to FAA standards with a pocket knife, some lock tite, a bolt, and a tack weld.He stood for something and fell for very little....except for a good looking mule, a derpy giant dog, or a glorious fishing hole.He trekked the backcountry of...

Aug 3, 2021