Obituaries

Feb 24, 2017

Renae White

Monroe, Utah

On February 24, 2017, Renae Mortensen White, 92, passed away in Albuquerque, NM, joining her husband, William F. White, who preceded her in death just 14 months earlier. Her son David and his family lovingly cared for her during the last 10 months of her life, and he was by her...

Feb 22, 2017

Dennis Miller

Redmond, Utah

Dennis James Miller, 75, passed away February 22, 2017 in Richfield. He was born May 22, 1941 in Olympia, Washington to Phil and Jane Anderson Miller. He married Joyce Jessop on November 24, 1976 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dennis was an avid Angler in Alaska and was always...

Feb 22, 2017

Bonnie Willis

Cannonville, Utah

Leslie Von "Bonnie" LeFevre Willis, 86, passed away February 22, 2017 in St. George. Bonnie was born October 23, 1930 in Tropic to Leslie and Flora Johnson LeFevre. She married ElRoy Patterson Willis May 21, 1948 in the St. George Temple. He preceded her in death December 8, 1986.

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Feb 21, 2017

James Allred

Venice, Utah

James Louis Allred, 74, of Venice returned to our Heavenly Father on February 21, 2017 in Richfield. His purpose here on earth had been fulfilled, and his purpose on the other side was just beginning as his great-granddaughter, Holland Rhaye Duncan joined him the very next day. Where we know he...

Feb 19, 2017

Kenneth Graham

Manti, Utah

Kenneth Maitland Graham, 90 passed away suddenly after a good lunch and a hearty song February 19, 2017. He will be missed and remembered always, by his large and loving family. Born July 2, 1926 in Fairview, Utah to Maitland Graham and Marcella Lasson, the fourth of eight children. Kenneth always...

Feb 16, 2017

Amy M. Martin

Springville, Utah

Amy Maurine Martin, 31, passed away in her sleep at her home on February 16, 2017 in Springville. She was born November 30, 1985 in Richfield to Sherrie Kae Gramse and Alvin M Martin.

Amy was very loving to all and served all. She particularly loved children and had...

Feb 16, 2017

PHILIP JAY DAVIS, 33, OF WEST VALLEY CITY — passed away February 16, 2017 — the husband of Daniele Oneida Davis — the son of Kenneth and Lori Beck Davis, West Valley City — the father of Avery Davis — the brother of Benjamin Davis and Ryan David, both of OK; Cami Davis, and Ahsley Davis, both of West...

Feb 15, 2017

Garry V Porter

1935-2017

Garry Var Porter, 81, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday February 15, 2017 at his farm in Central Valley. Garry was born on June 9, 1935 in Susanville, California to Var Niels and Forest Nielson Porter. He married Rula Prince on May 16, 1958 in the St. George Temple....

Feb 13, 2017

Helen Allene Osborn Haws, 89, passed away February 13, 2017 in Loa. She was born May 16,1927 in Torrey, Utah , to Riley Reeze and Lucy Erma Nixon Osborn . She married Jim Peters Haws July 13, 1947 in Las Vegas. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He preceded her in death October 4, 2016....

Feb 13, 2017

J. Neil Nielson Centerfield, Utah

John Neil Nielson, 92, was released from this mortal existence on February 13, 2017 in St. George, Utah. He was born on August 13, 1924 in Centerfield, Utah to William (aka Bill Crowley) and Valeria Larsen Nielson, the 5th of seven children. Neil served in the army at the end of World...

Feb 12, 2017

Anna Lee Francks

Ephraim, UT

Anna Lee Gurley Francks, 49, of Ephraim, UT passed away suddenly on February 12, 2017. She was born on November 16, 1967 in Richfield, UT to Dale L. and Dorothy Ann Johnson Gurley.

Anyone who knew Anna knows what a wonderful person she was. She was an amazing...

Feb 11, 2017

Donald Ray Nielsen, 87, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017, in Gunnison, Utah, surrounded by his loving family.  Don was born November 24, 1929 in Salina, Utah to E. LaMar and Clara Jorgensen Nielsen.　He married Dixie Lee Larsen on October 14, 1955 in the Manti LDS Temple.　 Don and Dixie have six children.

Don is survived by his...

Feb 11, 2017

Bruce  Barton

Manti, Utah

Bruce Jessen Barton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at his home in Manti. He lived an accomplished life for 88 years as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, musician, sheep rancher, and friend to many.

He was born June 22, 1928, in Manti, Utah, the son...

Feb 10, 2017

William Allen McKinlay, 66, passed away suddenly at his home in Richfield, February 10, 2017.  He was born July 3, 1950 in Richfield to William Brent “Bill” and Lois Montgomery McKinlay. Allen was a great guy with a big heart who always looked out for those less fortunate than himself.  He worked as a car salesman at McKinlay Chevrolet...

Feb 10, 2017

Maxine Lorensen

Richfield, Utah

We celebrate the ascension of Richfield, Utah resident Maxine Orrock Lorensen, having passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 10, 2017, in Monroe, at the age of 95.

Maxine Orrock was born September 26, 1921 to Joseph and Fannie Gottfredson Orrock in Richfield. At 19 years of age,...

Feb 10, 2017

Athel Gardner

Sherman, TX/Formerly of Monroe

Athel Marion Gardner passed away February 10, 2017 in Denison, TX. He was born on August 13, 1939, in Kanab to Merritt and Verl Gardner.

Athel grew up in Monroe, Utah, where he learned the ethic of hard work from his father, who was a cowboy. He...

Feb 7, 2017

MORRIS EUGENE SQUIRE, 93, OF MANTI, UT, passed away on February 7, 2017 - husband of the late Beverly Squire - father of Doug, Gaylen, Kim and Terry Squire, all of Manti - FUNERAL SERVICES will be held on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Manti Tabernacle - FRIENDS MAY CALL prior to services at the...

Feb 5, 2017

Chuck Werts

Joseph, Utah

Charles Parker Werts, most recently of Joseph, Utah, was proud to represent both the Parker family through his mother Jackie Parker and the Kansas Werts family through his dad Jack Myers Werts, of Joseph. He died February 5, 2017 in Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah, after a short illness.

Feb 5, 2017

LaMont L. Bennett

Richfield, Utah

LaMont L. Bennett, 95, our dear father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away February 5, 2017 in Richfield. He was born June 15, 1921 in Deseret, Utah to Joshua Laurence and Elizabeth Arlean Bennett.

LaMont grew up in Deseret and graduated from Hinckley High School where he was involved...

Feb 5, 2017

Clayton Washburn

Monroe, Utah

Clayton August Washburn, 102, died at his home in Monroe, Utah on February 5, 2017. He was born in Monroe on August 21, 1914, to Jesse and Christy Olson Washburn. He married Helen Constance Watters on June 25, 1943 in Bridgewater, MA.

A graduate of the University of Utah,...