Obituaries
Soda Springs Obituaries
Lionel Ray Kelley
Feb 3, 2026
Following a courageous battle for more than 20 years with chronic myelocytic leukemia, Heavenly Father called Lionel Ray Kelley (68, Ogden, Utah) home on February 3, 2026.
He was born in Ogden, Utah to Clarence and Iris Call Kelley March 11,1957. He attended schools in Ogden and Huntsville, graduating from Weber High in 1975. He lived in...
Kathy Ann Robinson
Jan 31, 2026
Soda Springs, Idaho — Kathy Ann Robinson, 52, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.
Kathy was born on June 26, 1973, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to David M. Davis and Patricia (Patty) and Marvin Anderson. She spent her...
Gerald Eugene Jolley
Jan 28, 2026
Gerald Eugene Jolley, our beloved soldier, teacher, coach, principal, counselor, and family patriarch, passed through the veil into the arms of his eternal sweetheart, Virginia, on January 28, 2026. He is enjoying a wonderful reunion with family and friends. He was one hundred years young.
Gerald was born on May 29, 1925, in Russellville, Arkansas, to Albert...
Marjean Margaret Rindlisbaker
Jan 12, 2026
Bancroft, Idaho
MarJean Smith Rindlisbaker passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. She was surrounded by loved ones in the last days of her life. With her loving spouse, Terry Rindlisbaker, by her side. It was no coincidence that she passed at the same time as her mother, Bregretta. We know that there were many loved ones...
Barbara Smith Lloyd
Jan 11, 2026
Grace, Idaho
Barbara Smith Lloyd, 95 of Grace, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2026. Barbara was born November 17, 1930, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Edwin Parley Smith and Lillie Irene Barton. She was the second of three children; however, her older brother passed away a few days after his birth, so...
Vicky Lynn Amidan
Jan 9, 2026
Soda Springs, Idaho
Vicky Lynn Weir Amidan, 74, passed away January 9, 2026 in Soda Springs, Idaho. She was born in American Fork, Utah on March 31, 1951. At a very young age she and her siblings LeRoy, Linda, and Clifford were adopted into the Weir family, joining big sister Ruth and parents John and Selma.
...Curtis King Bassett
Dec 27, 2025
Soda Springs, Idaho.... Curtis King Bassett, 76 lifelong resident of Soda Springs, passed peacefully in his home on December 27, 2025 surrounded by family.
Curtis was born on November 23, 1949 to Loran and Helen Bassett in Soda Springs, eight out of 10 children. He grew up fly fishing up NO-TELL-UM CREEK with his dad and later...
John "Whitey" B. Lewis
Dec 25, 2025
John "Whitey" Lewis Obituary
John Brent "Whitey" Lewis, 82, a resident of Jerome, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Jerome, Idaho.
Whitey was born on November 12, 1943 in Soda Springs, Idaho, the son of Elmer “Whitey” Lewis and Margie (Bunn) Lewis. He was raised and educated in Soda Springs and graduated from Soda Springs High School...
Melinda Rea Hyde
Dec 11, 2025
An obituary will be posted when made available.
A graveside service will be held Friday, September 19, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Ronald Elwin Lau
Dec 10, 2025
Ronald Elwin Lau, 79 years old, formerly from Soda Springs, Idaho, passed away at home with his family by his side on Dec. 10th, 2025.
Ron was born on June 29th, 1946, to Elwin and Laverne Lau. He was the youngest of two boys. He attended schools in Soda Springs, Idaho - graduating from Soda Springs High...
Jlee Smith
Dec 6, 2025
JLee Smith, 58, passed away suddenly on Saturday December 6th, 2025. JLee was born October 8th 1967 in Pocatello, ID. The son of Dennis and Rita Smith. Graduated from Snake River High School in 1986. Shortly after that he joined the Navy.
JLee worked for Lander County in Battle Mountain, NV for many years. For the last...
Nada Diann Spencer
Dec 4, 2025
Oh what a life! The lady just never stopped moving. We don't think she knew how!
Her parents, Kenneth William and Wanda Earlene Hill Hamp were blessed with Diann's presence on July 7th, 1943, in Lava Hot Springs Idaho. We're sure she came out smiling and wiggling her feet! Diann joked that sevens were lucky and her...
Rella Mortensen Brown
Nov 28, 2025
Rella Mortensen Brown passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 28, 2025, at the age of 81.
She was born April 22, 1944, in Salem, Idaho to Forland Hyrum Mortensen and Grace Birch Mortensen. She was the youngest of six children (Carma, Ladene, Rosena, Ted, Vera, and later Rella). Rella married Jack Leroy Brown on November...
Owen Wayne Ackerman
Nov 26, 2025
Owen Wayne Ackerman was silently born to Alexa Ackerman and Jesse Ackerman on November 26, 2025, at 10:55 a.m. in Soda Springs, Idaho. Owen will be forever loved by his parents, sister Paisley Ackerman, maternal grandparents; Sandra and Jim Dartt, paternal grandparents; Dawne and Roger Ackerman, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, family members and friends.
He is...
Monty David Hansen
Nov 6, 2025
Monty David Hansen, 90 years old, from Soda Springs, Idaho, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 6, 2025.
Monty was born on January 2, 1935, to Melvin Davidd Hansen and Grace Roholt. He was the oldest of nine children. He stayed in Grace, Idaho until he graduated from high school.
His next steps...
Matthew James Mellish
Nov 4, 2025
Matthew James Mellish, 47 years old, of Soda Springs, Idaho, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
He was born February 1978 in Walla Walla, Washington. He started his own long haul trucking business, M & M Livestock Transport. Matthew was a gentle, generous soul with a lighthearted sense of humor and an easy...
Glenna Pearl Adams
Nov 3, 2025
Glenna Pearl Hulse Adams, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at the age of 78.
Born in Soda Springs, Idaho, on December 4, 1946, Glenna was the cherished daughter of Hellen (Kelley) Hulse and Grant S. Hulse. She was raised in Bancroft, Idaho, and graduated from North Gem High...
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