All Obituaries

Barbara Mae Dewey Hill, 89 of Driggs, Idaho passed away peacefully in her home March 14th, 2020. She was born in Chapin, Victor, Idaho July 18th, 1930 to Joseph Wesley Dewey and Mabel Mae Hills. She was a lifelong resident of Teton Valley and graduated from Teton High School in 1948 where she met Delmar L Hill. They were married April 25th, 1951 in the Idaho Falls temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They moved to the Hill family farm in Darby where they resided their...

Paul Keith Wagner, Jr. of Driggs, Idaho, passed away on June 21, 2020, from an extended illness, in Fort Collins, Colorado. Paul was born on July 5, 1968, in Hollywood, California, to Paul K. Wagner Sr. and Kathleen J. Wagner. He lived in Temple City, California, until October of 1980 at which time he moved with his family to Driggs.  Paul was an avid baseball fan his entire life and was an expert on everything about the Los Angeles Dodgers, knowing almost every statistic on every...

We have lost our beloved Count Webb on Wednesday, June 17th, after he succumbed to a long respiratory illness.   Born in Fort Worth, TX, he lived in Taos, NM, working as a jeweler, carpenter, and a general contractor.  He moved with his family to Victor, ID, in 1999 where he owned and operated Phoenix Video and later Wrap and Roll Restaurant. He is survived by wife, Beverly Charette, son, Sam Charette (Alicia Parsons), son, James Webb (Dana Rowe), granddaughter...

Richard “Dick” Ramon Gibson, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Great Great grandfather, currently of Rigby, Idaho, formerly of Mount Gilead, Ohio passed away at the age of 94 in his home on Monday, May 25, 2020.  Dick was born on March 12, 1926 in Mansfield, Ohio to Curtis William Gibson and Edna Josephine Yoakam.   He attended and graduated from Mansfield High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1944, where he was a Corporal in the...

Vicky Ann Kipf, 68, of Driggs passed away on April 12, 2020. Graveside services will be on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 1 pm at the Pratt Cemetery in Alta, WY.  

Petie Bennett, 89, passed away on March 18, 2020, in Wilson Wyoming.  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in her honor to Doctors Without Borders (https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org).  Condolences can be sent to the family at www.valleymortuaryjackson.com.  

Paul L Williams, 87, passed away peacefully at home in Driggs, Idaho on March 15th, 2020. Paul was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey on July 1, 1932 to Paul L. Williams and Marjorie L. Dean. He was raised in New Jersey, Maryland and Seattle, Washington.      Paul was a dedicated geologist, receiving his B.S., M.S. and PhD in Geology from the University of Washington. Paul led a rich career with the U.S. Geological Survey, completing and contributing to geologic mapping...

Russell Parsons was born in Driggs, Idaho on April 19th, 1955, the 4th child of Vernal and Ruby Parsons. He is the little brother of Charles, Dee, and the late Mary Fay. He became a big brother himself when Kevin was born. Russell was raised on the family farm in Smith Canyon and there taught the principles of hard work and how to care for the land and livestock.  He attended school here in Teton Valley, Idaho where he participated in activities like Choir and FFA and made a name for...

Dr. Chester G Motloch, PHD (Chet) age 72 peacefully passed at home in Driggs Idaho on February 17, 2020.  He was surrounded by loving friends and family. A long battle to pancreatic cancer has taken his life.  Chet was born January 4, 1948 in Hamtramck Michigan. Son of Chester and Valentine Motloch. He was raised in Troy, Michigan with his brother Michael Jerome Motloch.  Chet is survived by his wife Vicki Motloch, daughter Elizabeth Christine Motloch, son-in-law...

William Virgil Beard, 88, of Teton Valley, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2020 at the Homestead in Rexburg. Virgil was born on May 3, 1931 to James Thomas and Rachel Ellen Woolstenhulme Beard in Haden, Teton County, Idaho. He lived his entire life in Teton Valley and had no desire to be anywhere else. Virgil graduated from Teton High School in 1949. He married Dorlene Burgener on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1952 in Darby. They were blessed with four children. Virgil was a man of...