Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in St. George, Hurricane, and surrounding Southern Utah communities

Kenneth Brett Garn

Kenneth Brett Garn

Dec 1, 2016

Dammeron Valley, Utah - Our beloved husband, brother, dad and grandpa passed away peacefully on December 1, 2016. He endured a difficult fight against cancer. He was ultimately victorious by returning home to Heaven having lived an honorable, influential life. He was born on June 21, 1938 to Kenneth and Gwen Waldram Garn in Rexburg, Idaho. He married...

Dennis H. Stack

Dennis H. Stack

Nov 30, 2016

St. George, Utah - Dennis H. Stack passed away November 30, 2016 from Congestive Heart Failure, with his wife, Karol, and daughter, Erin, by his side. He was born May 22, 1934 in Fort Benton, MT. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Maybelle "Bury" Stack and his beloved brothers, Tommy and Neil. He is...

Arthur Jay Ball

Arthur Jay Ball

Nov 30, 2016

St. George, Utah - Arthur Jay Ball passed away on November 30, 2016 Utah at Dixie Regional Hospital with his family at his side.  Born December 09, 1929 in SLC to Arthur B and Margaret Ball.  Married Bonnie Darlene Bosh in 1950. Jay is survived by his wife, Bonnie; three children: Dannie Jay (Michele), Arthur James (Jeanne) and...

Henry Gordon Hilden

Henry Gordon Hilden

Nov 29, 2016

Hurricane, Utah – Henry Gordon Hilden passed away November 29, 2016. He was born January 19, 1937 in Petosky, Michigan to Henry Albert Hilden and Myrtle Elizabeth Hengy. He married Melinda Ann Martin and divorced after 26 years. Gordon is survived by his six children: Noel Martin (Lisa), Toby Lyn (Lisa), Dorinda Adele, Jan-David (Brandy), Mindi-Lucile Eowyn, and...

Peggy Oldroyd Wright

Peggy Oldroyd Wright

Nov 29, 2016

St. George, Utah – Peggy Oldroyd Wright, 86, passed away on November 29, 2016.  She was born February 3, 1930, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Isaac Marvin and Delta Rothlisberger Oldroyd. Peggy attended Brigham Young University and subsequently graduated from Stevens-Henager College. While working at Bradford Realty in Salt Lake City, she was introduced by her future...

James "Jay" Paul Hanks, Jr.

James "Jay" Paul Hanks, Jr.

Nov 26, 2016

St. George, Utah – On Saturday, November 26, 2016 our beloved father and grandfather, James "Jay" Paul Hanks, Jr. left this world at last to reunite with his wife, Darlene Delores Myers Hanks. Jay was born February 16, 1928 to James Paul Hanks, Sr. and Rose Florence Kennedy in...

James "Jim" Letren Turner

James "Jim" Letren Turner

Nov 25, 2016

Tooele, Utah – Jim quietly slipped away on November 25, 2016, at home, surrounded by loved ones. After being diagnosed with brain cancer in July, he spent his time checking off his bucket list and doing things for others. Jim was born June 9, 1956 to Jack and Sally Turner.  He was raised in Erda, Utah...

Irwin Bailie

Irwin Bailie

Nov 24, 2016

Ivins, Utah – Irwin Bailie, 98, passed away comfortably at his home in Ivins, Utah, Thursday, November 24, 2016.  He was born February 4, 1918, in Spokane, Washington, to Elbert Levi and Olga Holda Burmaster Bailie and was the oldest of three children. Irwin was a pilot for the Army Air Corp during World War II. ...

Ralph Cosentino

Ralph Cosentino

Nov 23, 2016

St. George, Utah – Raffaele "Ralph" Cosentino, 85, passed away suddenly November 23, 2016 at home. He was born April 28, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York to Lewis and Elizabeth Cosentino. He married the love of his life, Joyce Sickler on June 8, 1952. Ralph retired from the U.S. Air Force and The U.S. Agency for International Development....

Valerie Hall Mcclean

Valerie Hall Mcclean

Nov 23, 2016

St. George, UT – Valerie Hall McClean (Gidget), age 64, passed away on November 23, 2016 in Lehi, Utah. She was born on April 25, 1952 in Cedar City, Utah to Deward Leon Hall and Nora Barlocker Hall. Valerie was raised in Enterprise, Utah where she worked and played on her parents' farm. They moved to Page, Arizona...

Verlene Blake

Verlene Blake

Nov 17, 2016

St. George, Utah – Verlene Blake, 66, passed away November 17, 2016. She was born April 13, 1950 in St. George, Utah to LaVer Terry and Ilene Lowe Blake. Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. George City Cemetery.

Peggy H. Bassett

Peggy H. Bassett

Nov 16, 2016

St. George, Utah - Peggy Hansen Bassett was born in Nephi, Utah on 21 April 1934 to Elmo Hansen and Thelma Warner. She was the first of their three children. She was followed a few years later by her brother Peter and sister Kristeen. As a child she attended...

John Clifford Lawrence

John Clifford Lawrence

Nov 14, 2016

St. George, Utah – John Clifford Lawrence, 91, passed away on November 14, 2016.  He was born July 28, 1925 in Grantsville, Utah to Victor and Lovina Hodgeson Lawrence. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah. A visitation will be...

Robert Smith Isom

Robert Smith Isom

Nov 13, 2016

Washington, Utah - Robert Smith Isom left this earthly realm on the 13th of November, 2016 after a valiant fight with cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Lynne; children: Eric (Anne), Kirk (Tori), Garth (Janelle), Trevor (Jocelyn), Terence, and Chad; grandchildren: Cameron,...

Donna Mae Laubsch

Donna Mae Laubsch

Nov 11, 2016

St. George, Utah - Donna Mae Laubsch passed away on November 11, 2016 in St. George, Utah surrounded by loved ones. Donna was born in Sholes, Nebraska on November 19, 1925 to parents, Ethel Smith and Charlie Landberg. Donna was married to Donald Laubsch, who preceded her in death.  Donna...

Hildegarde Cecelia Horvath

Hildegarde Cecelia Horvath

Nov 10, 2016

St. George, Utah – Hildegarde Cecelia Horvath, 76, passed away November 10, 2016. She was born January 20, 1940 in Little Falls, Minnesota.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288...

Christopher Nathan Stamper

Christopher Nathan Stamper

Nov 9, 2016

Christopher Nathan Stamper

Hurricane, Utah – Christopher Nathan Stamper, 48, passed away November 9, 2016 in Hurricane, Utah. He was born May 17, 1968 in Lodi, California to Troy and Sharon Stamper.

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William Almon Koldewyn

William Almon Koldewyn

Nov 5, 2016

Dammeron Valley, UT - William Almon Koldewyn of Dammeron Valley, UT passed away on the evening of Nov. 5, 2016. He was 74 years old. He was the son of William John Koldewyn and Mary Emmeline Islaub. Born in Ogden UT on April 23, 1942, he attended Weber High School and Weber State University, where he graduated with...

John Albert Cox

John Albert Cox

Nov 3, 2016

St. George, Utah – John Albert Cox, 88, passed away on November 3, 2016. He was born December 15, 1927 in Sanderson, Texas to John A. Cox and Myrtle Marie Williamson. John had four sisters with Dottie being the only surviving sibling.  He loved Dottie, and always looked forward to her visiting. John had one son, Clifford Cox, and adopted...

Margie Kathleen Mccary Walker

Margie Kathleen Mccary Walker

Nov 3, 2016

St. George, Utah - Margie Kathleen McCary Walker passed away peacefully on November 3, 2016.

Born to L. Alma (Ray) and John S. McCary on January 15, 1940 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Margie Kathleen ("Kathy") was the youngest of five...