Obituaries from September 2023

Stephen Val Goddard, age 86, of Mountain Home, ID. Passed away on August 30, 2023. Arrangements by Rost Funeral Home

William E. Reynolds, age 81, of Mountain Home, ID. Passed away in his home on August 30, 2023. Arrangements by Rost Funeral Home

If ever there was a person who died doing what he loved, it was Stephen Val Goddard (b. Jan. 5, 1937)—whose heart gave out unexpectedly on August 30, 2023, while bird hunting in the Idaho mountains. It was a beautiful fall day, spent with his best hunting buddy, Bill, and Steve’s well-loved dog...

Caroline Joan Black - “Jo” passed away on September 5, 2023, at the age of 83. Her loving family and devoted husband were with her at her passing. Jo was born on December 26, 1939, in Rio Tinto, Nevada to Harold and Gail Kennedy. At the age of three she moved to Mountain Home, Idaho. She attended and graduated from Mountain Home Schools. During her time in high school, she was a majorette, band member and cheerleader...

David C. Thomas, 80, of Hammett, ID passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho on August 6, 2023. The heart that blessed so many lives is now rejoicing with the Lord and loved ones who have gone before. David was born to Juanita J. Kilgore and Fred David Thomas in Emmett, Idaho. ...

Ronnie Gene Smith lost his battle with cancer, Aug. 14, 2023. He was born November 14, 1957 in Des Moine, Iowa to Loretta & Carroll Smith. He is the second of 6 kids. Rick, Ronnie, Brent, Deana, Dana, and Bryce. He grew up in Swan, Iowa, but went to school in Pleasantville, Iowa. He joined the Air Force in 1976 with a friend...

In loving memory of Connley Elroy Cruser of Mountain Home, Idaho, who passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the age of 84. He leaves his beloved wife Connie (Collins) and three sons Daniel (Mary), Michael (Nikki), and Patrick (Sally). ...

Patricia L Beaman fof Salt Lake City, Ut passed away on May 11th. Patricia was born on March 14Th, 1942 in Boise, ID to LeRoy and Virginia Beaman. Patricia grew up in Grandview, ID. In high school she played basketball and was involved in Girl Scouts. She attended college at Boise State University. She started her teaching career in a one room...

Hampton Warren Wright, age 92, of Mountain Home, ID. Passed away on August 30, 2023. Arrangements by Rost Funeral Home.

Jennifer Malia Sizemore, age 49, of Mountain Home passed away at a Boise hospital on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Cremation was taken care of by Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel. Jennifer was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 10, 1972 to James Sizemore and Lorraine Mary Reymundo. ...

Gary Paul Pendegraft, 72, of Mountain Home, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at his home.

Thomas F. Westcott, 74, of Mountain Home, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at a Nampa Care Center.

Audrey Lee Rhodes of Mountain Home, Idaho passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on September 13, 2023 at the age of 81. Audrey was born on June 29, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. Her father passed away in his late 20s which left Audrey and her 2 sisters and 3 brothers to be raised by her mother, Mabel, who like Audrey, was described as a very kind woman. Audrey developed a strong work ethic at a young age, but in her free time you could find her roller skating and dancing...

Sandra K. Pierpont, 79, of Mountain Home, passed away Tuesday September 7, 2023, at her home. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home.

Linda Weiler, 75, of Mountain Home passed way September 21, 2023, in a local hospital. Services are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home.

Geraldine Viola Burbank, age 87, of Mountain Home, ID. Passed away on September, 25 2023. Arrangements by Rost Funeral Home.