All Obituaries

The world lost a unique, generous, and loving soul when Kandise Marie Barnes left this earth on March 9, 2021, while surrounded by her loved ones. From the time Kandise burst into this world on May 18, 1985, she was a go-getter. She was the fourth and last child of Carmen and Danny Hutcherson and was supremely spoiled by her older siblings. When Carmen remarried Tom Logan, Kandise got the opportunity to be the older sister to three more siblings; a job she not only welcomed but excelled at....

Melton H. Robbins, 82, of Jerome, passed away on March 4, 2021, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley. Melton was born on Jan. 10, 1939, in Jerome, the son of Sylvester H. and Mae Lucille Eddlemon Robbins.  He was raised and educated in Jerome.  On May 7, 1960, he married Dorothy Atkinson in Buhl, Idaho.  Melton worked for Triple C Concrete, Challenge Creamery, Walker Water Systems, Smith Drilling and retired from Floyd Lilly.   He was an original member of the Buttons...

Sue Mitani went to join her beloved husband on February 12, 2021. Sue was born on January 11, 1921, in Tacoma, Washington.  She was the daughter of Tsuguo and Shigeye Yaguchi.  She was raised and educated in Tacoma and Puyallup, Washington.  During World War II her family was relocated to southern Idaho, where she met her life-long partner.   John and Sue were married on November 9, 1950, in Twin Falls, Idaho.  They remained together until John’s death...

"In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore." [Jesus said] I go to prepare a place for you. I will come again and take you to myself, that where I am you also may be. John 14:3 Bruce Nathan Slaughter passed away on Sunday, January 31, in Jerome, Idaho, at age 69. He was at home with family at his side. Bruce was born on September 30, 1951, in Nampa, Idaho, to Rev. Charles A. Slaughter and Mary Doloris (Carter) Slaughter. He was raised and educated in Idaho. He...

Donna Lee Meyer, 66, of Twin Falls, formerly of Jerome, passed away on January 27th, 2021, unexpectedly. Donna was born May 29, 1954, in Sandpoint, Idaho to Ted and Dixie (Roberts) Carter. Donna attended high school in Sandpoint, later transferring to Filer where she graduated in 1972. While working in Jackpot, she met the love of her life, Joe Meyer, and they were married on November 22, 1972.  They had two girls, Kali and Lacey that were her whole world. Early in life Donna briefly...

Sharon Kay Hurd Robinette, 81, of Jerome, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at St. Luke's Magic Valley. She was born on the first day of summer, June 21, 1939, in Wood River, Nebraska the daughter of Ralph J. and Esther L. Hurd, and attended Jerome schools where she graduated in 1957. Sharon was Mother to five, mom and grandmother to many. She was the true matriarch of our family and was happiest when she was entertaining family holiday...

Nancy Thomason, a longtime resident of Jerome, ID passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at the age of 83 at home surrounded by family.  Nancy was married for 61 years to her love, John B Thomason.  Nancy was born in Renton, Washington on October 1937 to Thomas Henry Williams and Martha Carol Williams.   Nancy & JB met in Washington through their love of waterskiing.  They were married in Renton, Washington in May of 1959.  Nancy is survived by a...

ONCE UPON A TIME, Tyrell Robert Johnson, was born to Kallie and Adam Johnson on November 29, 2013 in Twin Falls, Idaho! He had two sisters, Lyla Lea and Kassadee Kay.  At 18 months he was diagnosed with SMA – Spinal Muscular Atrophy.  At that time, the doctors stated most children with this diagnosis do not live past 2 years old…. the family gathered, fasted and prayed.  Within months, Tyrell was included in a study for a new drug to help stop the atrophy by...

It is with great sadness that the family of John Cantu announces his passing on Nov. 20, 2020, in Jerome, Idaho. John, known as Bubba, was born on Aug. 16, 1996, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the son of John Cantu and Charlotte Sheppard.  He joined his sisters, Shianne, Cynthia, Sierena and Ciara.  The family resided in Twin Falls.  Bubba moved to Richfield with his mom and sisters where he attended school in Richfield, graduating in 2014.  He fell in love with Kelbee Edwards...

Gay Houston, 86, of Jerome, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 at Desano Memory Care in Jerome.   Arrangements are pending under the care of Demaray's Jerome Memorial Chapel.