Obituaries

Oct 22, 2019

Thelma Smith

Henrieville, Utah

Thelma Alvey Smith, 82, passed away October 22, 2019 in St. George. She was born March 11, 1937 in Escalante to Hosea Jennings and Ila Davis Alvey. She married Lee Edward Smith February 27, 1956 in Fredonia, AZ. He preceded her in death February 16, 1998.

Thelma was a...

Oct 21, 2019

Jody Ray Brown, 46, passed away October 21, 2019 in an accident up Ephraim Canyon. He was born February 8, 1973 in Richfield to James Dennis and Shirley Sorenson Brown. He married Buffy Michelle Devine.

Jody is survived by his wife; children: Quintyn Hart, Trevor Brown, Austyn (Morgan) Hart, Trentyn Brown, Kiara (Tanner) Jeffery; grandchildren: Rose, Lily, and...

Oct 21, 2019

Mel Rider

Richfield, Utah

Melvin James Rider, 92, passed away October 21, 2019 in Provo. Mel was born July 8, 1927 in Kanab, Utah to F. Melvin and Vola Brown Rider. Shortly after high school graduation, Mel was drafted into the U.S. Army, near the end of World War II. On October 1, 1950 he...

Oct 19, 2019

Vicky Anderton

Marysvale, Utah

Vicky Lee Griffith Anderton, 74 of Marysvale, UT, passed away October 19, 2019 at her home in Marysvale surrounded by her family. Vicky was born in Granger, UT on February 22, 1945 to Don and Helen Griffith. She married Robert Anderton in Granger, Utah on June 18, 1961 and had three...

Oct 16, 2019

Tennys Houston

Panguitch, Utah

Tennys Slack Houston passed away at her daughter’s home in Salt Lake City on October 16, 2019. She was 102 years old. The second of eight children, Tennys, was born May 16, 1917, in Panguitch, Utah, to Martin Leonard and Myrtle Prince Slack. She graduated from Panguitch High School in 1936,...

Oct 16, 2019

Marie Foutz

September 7, 1929 – October 16, 2019

Ruth Marie Marshall Foutz, 90, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2019 at Stonehenge in Richfield, Utah. She was born September 7, 1929, in Farmington, New Mexico, to William Ray and Ruth Alice Torbit Marshall. She graduated from Farmington High School and attended Stephens College in...

Oct 15, 2019

Terrill Staples

Richfield/St. George

On October 15, 2019, Terrill Staples, The Old Cowboy, saddled up for his last trail ride into the loving arms of his sweetheart, Bonnie. He passed away in St. George. Terrill was born August 11, 1926, in Inverury, (later changed to Central Valley), Utah, the son of Elva and Delilah Washburn...

Oct 14, 2019

Joseph C. Breinholt

Ephraim, Utah

Joseph Christian Breinholt, 80, passed away peacefully October 14, 2019 at his home in Ephraim, Utah. Dad lived valiantly with Parkinson’s disease for over 15 years. He was born January 6, 1939 in Salina, Utah to Jed and Genevieve Lyman Breinholt. He married Sandra Paulsen, for time and all eternity,...

Oct 8, 2019

Richard Olsen

Gunnison, Utah

Richard Harold Olsen, 90, of Gunnison passed away at home on October 8, 2019. Richard was born on the family farm in Christenberg to Harold Richard and Bertha Larsen Olsen on March 5, 1929. He married Alma Sorensen on November 9, 1948. They are the parents of eight children: Steven (Karen)...

Oct 7, 2019

Bob Gray

Formerly of Ephraim

Robert Charles Gray, 79, of Foxfield, Colorado passed away October 7, 2019 in his home he built with his own two hands. He was surrounded, literally, by his wife and all five children. Robert, also known as Bob and affectionately as Uncle Bob and even more affectionately as Dad, was...

Oct 7, 2019

DIANA GALE MARTH, 72, OF CENTERFIELD — passed away October 7, 2019 — the wife of Gene Marth, Centerfield — the mother of Mike Malony, NV; and Eric Malony, Centerfield — CREMATION SERVICES to be held — FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti

Oct 5, 2019

Anna Schmidt

Circleville, Utah

Anna Mae Dill Schmidt, 87, passed away October 5, 2019 at her home in Circleville, Utah. She was born May 7, 1932 in St. Ed, Nebraska to Arthur Lawrence and Nannie Margaret Vogel Dill. She married Harold Eugene Schmidt September 3, 1953 in Henderson, Nevada. Their marriage was solemnized August 13,...

Oct 5, 2019

Ellis Peterson

Ephraim, UT

Ellis Crowther Peterson, 77, of Ephraim, passed away on October 5, 2019, surrounded by his family. Ellis was born on July 13, 1942 in Manti, Utah to Max L and Mildred Crowther Peterson. He married Merlene Jensen on December 5, 1969 in the Manti LDS Temple.

Ellis served in...

Oct 3, 2019

THELMA SMITH CONROW, 102, OF CIRCLEVILLE passed away October 4, 2019 — the mother of Betty Azevedo, Circleville — CREMATION SERVICES to be held — FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti

Oct 3, 2019

Wanda Smith

Annabella, Utah

Wanda Grace St. John Smith, 72, passed away October 3, 2019 in Richfield. She was born March 13, 1947 in Cambridge, Ohio to John Howard and Dortha June Tolley St. John. She married Martin Quinn Smith.

Wanda is survived by her husband; children: Heather (Gary) Wright, TN; Tina (Carlos)...

Oct 2, 2019

George Nez

Escalante, Utah

George Hosteen Nez, 59 of Escalante, Utah passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 2, 2019. He was born to Jack and Anna Nez on May 27, 1960 in Tuba City, Arizona. He was the 3rd of 12 children.

George moved to Richfield, Utah as a teenager and...

Oct 2, 2019

Kris Martinelli

Elsinore, Utah

Kristofer Guy Martinelli was born in Panorama, CA on December 21, 1969. But was taken from us far to soon on October 2, 2019 near his home in Elsinore. He grew up in Simi Valley, CA, and spent many childhood summers in Antimony, UT where he spent time with his mom...

Oct 2, 2019

Our beloved nephew, uncle, cousin and friend, Randall Glen Poulson, born April 16, 1950, departed his earthly existence on the morning of October 2, 2019, to join his parents, Glen R. and Dott Allen Poulson, and his two older brothers, Forest Drue Hall and Max Hall, and a multitude of relatives and friends who have already departed. His gentle kindness...

Sep 28, 2019

Lee Jensen

Monroe, Utah

This is the story of Richard "Lee" Jensen aka Dad/G-pa. He was an amazing and generous man who was loved and cherished by those who knew him.  He passed away September 28, 2019 in St. George. He will be missed deeply.

Lee’s story begins on April 23, 1952 in...

Sep 27, 2019

Arvilla Foutz

Richfield/Las Vegas

Arvilla Jones Jensen Foutz, 87 of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away September 27, 2019 in Richfield. She was born in Cedar City, Utah, to Thornton and Selma Felt Jones on September 20, 1932.

Arvilla was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Arvilla held...