Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in St. George, Hurricane, and surrounding Southern Utah communities
Terry Frankilin Chivers
Dec 24, 2024
St. George, Utah - Terry Franklin Chivers passed away in his home in St. George at the age of 76, on December 24, 2024. Terry was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Veoma and Franklin Chivers. He grew up in the Salt Lake City area and later moved to Pocatello, Idaho. He and his wife Karen moved...
John D. Stewart
Dec 23, 2024
It is with deep sadness that the family of John D. Stewart announces his passing at the age of 89.
John will be lovingly remembered by his eternal companion, Carol Magleby Stewart, and their four children: Vicki Clarke (Brad), Jeff (Julie), Julie Donohue (Steve), and Randy (Jen). He is also survived by 19...
Courtney Stuart Houston
Dec 22, 2024
Courtney Stuart Houston, 48, graduated from his earthly life into an eternal peace on December 22, 2024, after a short battle with Septic Pneumonia, surrounded by loved ones.
He was born in St. George, Utah on April 8, 1976, to Fredie Marion Houston and Loye Dene Wright. He was the 4th of 5...
Linda Farnsworth Williamson
Dec 22, 2024
In loving memory of Linda Hemenway Farnsworth Williamson, who graciously concluded her earthly journey on December 22, 2024.
Linda resided in St. George, Utah, at the time of her passing. She was born on February 11, 1946, in Provo, Utah, to her loving parents, Wenzel and Marva Adair Hemenway.
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Darrell Lee Child
Dec 18, 2024
Washington, Utah – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Darrell Lee Child, a cherished son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, on December 18, 2024, at the age of 87.
Darrell was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 3, 1937, to Elman Taylor Child...
Michael David Walbom
Dec 18, 2024
Michael David Walbom, 80, passed away on December 18, 2024. He was born July 28, 1944, in Pocatello, Idaho. His parents were Jeanette G. Hansen and Lorenz I. Walbom who preceded him in death.
He was married to Pamela D. Walbom for 56 years. They were married in Provo, Utah in 1968, and...
Nadine Jeppesen Adams
Dec 15, 2024
Nadine Jeppesen Adams, 87, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on October 6, 1937, in Rexburg, Idaho, to James and Emma Jeppesen. On September 5, 1956, she married the love of her life, VeLoy Olson Adams, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Together they built a legacy of love, service, and...
Aiden Rose
Dec 15, 2024
St. George, Utah – Aiden L. Rose, 22, passed away December 15, 2024. He was born on September 17, 2002.
Graveside services will be held Friday, December 27, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 South Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah. A visitation will be held Friday, prior to services, from 2:00...
Mildred "Millie" Fenton
Dec 15, 2024
St. George, Utah – Mildred "Millie" Fenton, 91, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was born in 1933 to Eugene and Cleo Kittle Rucker in Junior, West Virginia. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Akron, Ohio. She resided in the Akron area and Mogadore until 1973.
In 1998, Millie retired from the...
John Hugh Southon
Dec 12, 2024
John Hugh Southon, 81, passed away in St. George, Utah on December 12, 2024. He was born in Apia, Samoa on October 7, 1943, to William and Senila Southon. He was the second oldest of five children. When he was five years old, his parents moved their family to Auckland, New Zealand. He received all his education...
Joseph Garth Clay
Dec 12, 2024
Garth Clay passed peacefully to the next life surrounded by family and his eternal companion. At the conclusion of his long life, the greatest tribute can be paid him: He loved deeply, is deeply loved, and endured well to the end.
Garth was born in Idaho Falls to Josie Maurice and Evan Clay,...
Benjamin Del Simpkins
Dec 12, 2024
Benjamin Del Simpkins; 43, passed away on December 12, 2024, in St. George, Utah. He was born May 27, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Franklin Delano Simpkins and Sherlyn Jarvis Simpkins. He was a beloved brother, son, and friend to many in our community, and touched the lives of all who knew him with his infectious...
Mary Elizabeth Labrum Nielson
Dec 11, 2024
St. George, Utah - Mary Elizabeth Labrum Nielson passed away peacefully at her home accompanied by loved ones on December 11, 2024. She was born on February 14, 1932 in Meadow, Utah to Blanche and Cyril Labrum. Her teachers and classmates made her feel very special on her Birthday/Valentines Day. A big party was always on to...
John Winslow Evans
Dec 10, 2024
Ivins, Utah – John Winslow Evans passed away on December 10, 2024, after a long and productive life. He was 93 years old at the time of his passing. John was living in Ivins, Utah with his wife, Virgie.
Son of Leland Evans and Hortense Farr, John was the 5th of 7 children....
Lillian East Nelson
Dec 6, 2024
St. George, Utah – Lillian East Nelson, 75 times around the sun, came into the world in Bountiful, Utah on March 7, 1949. She was born to Lucille and Roy East. She lived and loved life and passed on December 6, 2024. Lillian worked every day, creating the world she wanted. She wanted beauty and magic. She...
Jay Richard West
Nov 28, 2024
Hurricane, Utah – Jay Richard West, 80, passed away November 28, 2024. He was born on September 14, 1944, in Richmond, California to Clarence and Hazel West. He married Darla Power on May 6, 1966.
Jay was an avid outdoorsman. He loved golfing, fishing, hunting, camping and hiking. On Jay and Darla's first...
Vernal Hayden Ruesch
Nov 28, 2024
Ivins, UT – Our community lost a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather on Thursday, November 28, 2024, when Vernal Hayden Ruesch, age 84, passed away from non-small cell lung cancer. He was born on May 21, 1940. He married Rosalee Ann Stevens on April 21, 1961, in St. George, Utah, and was later sealed in the...
Gerald Arthur Pare
Nov 26, 2024
Gerald Arthur Pare, age 79, died November 26, 2024, in his home in St. George, UT. He was born in Manchester, NH on March 27, 1945, to Arthur Pare and Loretta (Gervais) Pare. He married Denise Elaine Brown Pare in Manchester, NH on May 12, 1972. He left his wife of 52 years, Denise; his son, Karl...
Anthony Joseph Sarrica
Nov 26, 2024
Anthony Joseph Sarrica, 83, of St. George, Utah passed away on November 26, 2024. Tony was born August 12, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York and was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Louis Sarrica and Jean Profera Sarrica, and by his wife, Ruth Schafer Sarrica.
Tony is survived by his brothers: Joseph...
Richard D. Evans
Nov 26, 2024
St. George, Utah – Richard D. Evans, 78, passed away November 26, 2024, with his beloved wife, Emielie and family by his side. He is survived by his three children, twelve grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Richard was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He spent...


