Obituaries
Ronni Ryann Diggie
FORT HALL — Ronni Ryann Diggie, 31, was born December 5, 1994 in Blackfoot, Idaho and was welcomed into the Creator’s arms on October 27, 2026 in Fort Hall, Idaho.
Ronni was born in Blackfoot, Idaho to Alden J. Diggie and the late Paula L. Little. Ronni resided in the Gibson, Idaho District area for the majority of her lifetime. She attended schools Blackfoot area and graduated from Blackfoot High School. Ronni also attended Idaho State University studying Chemistry but later left the program. She then attended the Paul Mitchell Academy in Rexburg, Idaho and received her Cosmetology certificate.
Ronni had worked briefly at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Event Center, but she spent most of her time working on her education.
Ronni is survived by her father Alden Diggie, brother, Dillin Diggie, half siblings Shawn Diggie and Nissa Diggie. Paternal grandparents Clayton Diggie, Sr. and Carol Diggie. Aunt Pauline Little; uncle Vincent Little. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins throughout Idaho, Nevada, Montana, and Oregon.
Preceding her in death was her mother, Paula L. Little; maternal grandparents Paul Little and Eloise Hevewah Little; aunt Lilly Jane Little; uncle Newman Hevewah; and numerous uncles and aunts.
Ronni was taken to the Pauline Little residence on 46 W. Ferry Butte Rd. on Friday October 30, 2026 at 11a.m. She remained there until her burial on Saturday October 31, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Sandhill Cemetery. Funeral is under the arrangements of the family.
Marilynn Woods
FORT HALL — Marilynn Woods, 85, passed away on October 25, 2026 at her home surrounded by family.
Marilynn was born on March 13, 1941, the 7th child of Henry John Moss and Elsie Ellen Truchot Moss.
Marilynn’s given name was Doris Mae Moss, however, a family friend said that she looks more like a Marilynn than a Doris, so from there after she was known as Marilynn and eventually had it legally changed to Marilynn.
She was a member of the Confederate Salish Kootenai tribe of the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana.
Marilynn grew up in Montana, Idaho and attended a Boarding School in Georgia.
When she was sixteen, she married Charlie Edmo, together they lost their daughter through a still birth, however in 1959 she gave birth to Joey Wayne. Soon after the marriage dissolved.
In 1958, she met and married William F Wadsworth (Bud), together they had William Zane (Billy) and Mark Roy, Bud also legally adopted Joey.
During their early years they lived in Fort Hall Idaho and Boise Idaho, eventually they moved to Anchorage Alaska.
In time she relocated to Fort Hall with her sons. She and Bud subsequently divorced.
After a few years, she reconnected with her friend John Wesley Woods, who became the “love of her life”; they were inseparable. They married on July 5, 1976 in Jackpot Nevada.
Because John was an Iron Worker Marilynn chose to travel with him to the many different jobs associated with the trade.
Marilynn cherished her time being a volunteer with the Fort Hall Elementary school and the Anchorage elementary school in the kindergarten classes.
Her hobbies included cultivating her gardens and flowers, with her husband John. She also loved the horse races and taking turns with John at the casinos. She is preceded in death by her parents, her son Joey Wayne; her siblings; John Moss; George Moss; Daniel Moss (known as Frank); Della Maxine (known as Mickey); Moss Wadsworth; Jim Moss; Gloria Moss Whitworth; and Thomas Moss; and a grandson John Woods (little John).
She is survived by her children Billy (Melanie) Wadsworth; Mark Roy (Norma)Wadsworth Gordon Woods (Christine); Rhonda Kae Shawver (Kim) and Wesley Dean Woods (Denise). As well as the remaining grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Services are at 11 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2026 at the Hawker Funeral Home, 132 S. Shilling Ave,, Blackfoot, Idaho, with a viewing set for one hour prior and up to the services.
Ladd Reed Edmo
FORT HALL — Ladd Reed Edmo, 66, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Quinn Meadows Care Center in Pocatello, Idaho, following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born May 31, 1960 in the Ross Fork district to his father, Theron “Tunnyman,” and his mother, Colleen Edmo, Ladd spent his life deeply connected to his homelands. He resided in the Fort Hall district of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. He attended Tyhee Elementary, Blackfoot High School, Intermountain Indian Boarding School, and Haskell Indian Nations University. Ladd was an athletically gifted individual with a lifelong passion for sports, particularly excelling in basketball.
Proudly descending from Jack Edmo, Ladd carried forward his family’s traditional teachings. At a young age he was guided closely by his father, he cherished the outdoors, salmon fishing, big-game hunting, and a profound respect for the land and its people. He was a devoted traditional Sundancer.
Before dedicating his life to tribal governance, Ladd relocated to San Jose, Calif. to learn more about building earthquake homes, he then worked in the construction industry, developing strong carpentry skills, a passion for building, and a visionary approach to community development. A licensed Journeyman Carpenter for commercial and residential construction with over 35 years of experience, he was a proud member of the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters Union.
Ladd dedicated extensive years of service to his community, serving his fourth term on the Fort Hall Business Council as the Treasurer of the Tribes and the Fort Hall District Representative. Throughout these terms, he also served as Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Sergeant at Arms, and council member. He represented the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in numerous vital leadership capacities, including as a liaison to Education, the Department of Energy, the Idaho Cleanup Project Citizens Advisory Board, the Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT), the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI), the Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA), and the Portland Area Indian Health Service.
A passionate advocate and community leader, Ladd served as Vice-Chair of the Idaho Council on Indian Affairs and worked as a mentor with the Idaho National Guard for the Idaho Youth Challenge Academy. He advocated before the Idaho State Senate Affairs Committee for increased protections and action regarding Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) and was instrumental in bringing STEM educational opportunities to the Shoshone-Bannock Jr./Sr. High School. Having served on the Idaho Indian Education Committee for four years, he remained a steadfast tribal council representative for education initiatives. Most notably he advocated for the establishment of the Pahsimeroi Capital LLC, where the Tribes bought back their tribal lands for tribal members to purchase for home ownership.
Ladd is survived by his mother, Colleen Edmo; brother, Tyrone Edmo; sons, Jerome (Taylia) and Zachary; and daughters, Nicole (Merrill) and Claire; as well as his grandchildren, including Trevon (Angel) Edmo, Thalia Edmo, Lariah and Raiden Edmo, and great-grandchildren Amara, Zanaya and Orion Edmo. He is also survived by his uncle, Milo Edmo; aunts, Bonnie E. Ish and Marlene Edmo Skunkcap; and many loving nieces and nephews, including Tylynn Edmo, Kalli Jo (David) Johnson, Kendall Edmo, Dana Edmo, Daron (Keziah) Edmo, and Tarah “Babes” (Finn) McKean, Bohdi Edmo, Renee Taggart, Robert Taggart, Josh Taggart, and Lexi Taggart.
He was preceded in death by his father, Theron "Tunnyman" Edmo; mother, Patricia Callahan; brothers, Danny and Lance Edmo; sister, Sheila George-Taggart; paternal uncles, Ronald "Scrub," Lamose “Junior,” and Lavern “Jaycee” Edmo; aunts, Inelda Edmo Wheeler, Bernice Edmo, and Zelma Edmo Ballard; paternal grandparents, Lamose Sr. and Jane Pongah Edmo; paternal great-grandparents, Jack “Quebo” and Lizzie Randall Edmo and Pongah and “Tin-Zo-Ne” Kate Farmer; and maternal grandmother, Nellie Broncho.
It is with deep respect that we announce the final arrangements for Ladd.
Ladd was brought to his residence on Edmo Road Saturday, October 24, 2026 for viewing. He remained there until Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 6 p.m when funeral services were at the Shoshone-Bannock Jr./Sr. High School. Following the services, he return to his residence until the time of burial Monday, October 26, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Ross Fork Cemetery.
Dina Farmer
FORT HALL — Dina Farmer, 60, passed away October 17, 2026.
Burial was October 22, 2026 at Gibson Cemetery.
