OBITUARIES

Nov 15, 2025

Colby Castle passed away on November 15, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at the Limelight room at the Sun Valley Inn on December 7, 2025 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers a scholarship fund has been setup in his name at DL Evans Bank.

Nov 23, 2025

Gerardo “Jerry” Garcia Izarraras, 35, of Hailey, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2025, leaving a profound void in the hearts of all who knew him.

Jerry was born on April 1, 1990, in Coeneo, Michoacán, Mexico, to Maria De Los Angeles Izarraras Perez and Jose Gerardo Garcia Guillen. He graduated from Wood River High School in 2008 and attended...

Nov 22, 2025

Craig Ferris, 58, died at his home in Hailey, Idaho on Nov.22, 2025.

Complete obituary will be posted here when it is available.

Nov 8, 2025

Cody Ann O’Bryan

Born on January 23, 1947, in Downey, California

The family of Cody Ann O’Bryan, of Sun Valley, Idaho, is saddened to announce her passing, on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the age of 78. A progressive lung disease, leading ultimately to heart failure, was her cause of death.

God’s love was at the center of Cody’s ambitions in life. We...

Nov 3, 2025

Wallee Lange passed away Monday, November 3rd, at 6:04 pm. He was home, in his recliner, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. His brother and niece were here with him for four days prior to his passing. Our home was filled with lots of love. We’re so glad we were able to bring him home for his last days....

Nov 1, 2025

James Allen Morey, Jr, of Carey, Idaho, died on November 1, 2025 at Henry’s Lake in Island Park, Idaho in a drowning accident while fishing with his longtime friend, Stephen Marx, who also passed away. James was 55 years old.

James was born on February 3, 1970 to James and Margo Morey in Idaho Falls, Idaho. His family moved to Jackson,...

Oct 15, 2025

David Sias Obituary

Nov. 14, 1937 – Oct. 15, 2025

David K. Sias, a consummate gentleman and scholar, accomplished international banker and world traveler, beautiful fly-fisherman and a devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away surrounded by family on October 15.

A native of New Jersey, David was the only child of Mabel Lewi Sias and David Kenneth Sias. He graduated from Yale...

Oct 11, 2025

Early Life

Rea Hook was born on September 29, 1942, in Mojave, California, to Orville Allen Clark and Wilda Arline Stout. In April 1946, her family moved to Bakersfield, where her younger sister Shirley was born that July. After her parents’ divorce in 1951, Rea and her mother settled in Sacramento, later spending formative years in Susanville and Meadow Valley. There...

Oct 8, 2025

James "Steve" Houston, born on May 17, 1950, passed away on October 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew him.

There will be a memorial service October 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Sun Valley, ID.

Oct 6, 2025

Richard "Jake" Lee Provonsha, born on November 16, 1936, in a time that underscored simplicity and resilience, passed away peacefully at his home in Hailey, Idaho, on October 6, 2025. Surrounded by loving family, Jake’s last moments embodied the warmth and comfort he shared with those around him throughout his life.

Jake's journey was marked by a steadfast spirit and an...

Oct 3, 2025

Charles E. Watts, Hailey resident, passed away peacefully October 3 2025 after a brief illness. He was 92 years old. He was a 20 year resident of Hailey, Idaho but had also lived many years in Guadalajara, Mexico Puerto Vallarta, Honolulu HI, Milwaukee, WI and Twin Bridges MT where he owned Chucks Gallery and was assisted by his widowed mother...

Sep 26, 2025

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Sep 23, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Ann Myers, a beautiful force of nature, passed away in the Wood River Valley at her home on September 23rd, 2025; surrounded by her family. Sandy was born and raised in Barstow, CA and relocated to Idaho at an early age. She spent most of her life in Ketchum. Sandy was a rodeo queen and an accomplished prima...

Sep 22, 2025

Doug Gorsuch, 79, of Sun Valley, passed away peacefully the morning of September 22, 2025. 

Born in Torrance, California and raised in Colorado and New Mexico, Doug arrived in the valley in 1990 and felt blessed to call it home ever since. He was an avid skier, fly fisherman, rock n’ roll enthusiast and loved growing his own tomatoes in the...

Sep 18, 2025

Richard Worden Gouley

August 24, 1947 – September 18, 2025

Richard Worden Gouley passed away on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, on his beloved property in Bellevue, Idaho, doing what he loved most: elk hunting in the backyard. He was 78.

Born in Salem, Oregon, Rich spent his early childhood on the world’s largest hop farm in Mabton, Washington before moving to Walnut Creek,...

Sep 14, 2025

Sep 4, 2025

Lynn Cleary, age 78, of Hailey, Idaho, passed away peacefully, with her son and daughter, holding her hands while she took her last breath, on September 4th after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Lynn will be remembered for her graceful strength, her kindness, her faith in God and love of family.

Lynn enjoyed traveling,...

Aug 29, 2025

Keith Alan Winnovich, 75, of Hailey, ID passed away suddenly on August 29, 2025 following a stroke. Keith’s family, always the most important thing in his life, were at his side in his passing.

Keith was born and raised in Palo Alto, California. His love of music began when he was just nine years old, playing the trumpet and learning to...

Aug 22, 2025

Valerie “Val” Jean (Clayton) Seamons, 61, of Hailey, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2025, surrounded by close friends and family, due to complications from a stroke.

Born March 11, 1964, in Burley to Bill and Jean Clayton, Val grew up in Hailey, where she was known for her kindness, warmth, and gentle spirit. She graduated from Wood River High...