Obituaries

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

Barbara Ann Stephens

Barbara Ann Stephens

Oct 8, 2024

Santa Clara, Utah – Barbara Ann Helm Stephens lived 90 wonderful years on earth, but she couldn't live mortal forever as her family hoped and wanted. Barbara "expired" (her word) on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at home in her favorite chair in Santa Clara, Utah.

Barbara was not alone but had the hands...

Eberta Evalin Skalla

Eberta Evalin Skalla

Oct 8, 2024

St. George, Utah – Eberta Evalin Skalla "Bertie", age 91, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the Retreat Senior Living Facility in St. George, Utah after a lengthy decline in health from dementia and Alzheimer's. She was born at home on August 19, 1933, in Bedrock, Colorado, the 6th and last child to Andrew Edwin...

Ranee Sherratt Burtis

Ranee Sherratt Burtis

Oct 7, 2024

Washington, Utah - Ranee Sherratt Burtis, born July 12, 1931, in Los Angeles, California to Earl Kenneth Sherratt and Halley Barton Sherratt, passed from this mortal realm on October 7, 2024, at her home in Washington, UT surrounded by her family and then received with open arms by her Savior and her loving family members.

James Robert "Bob" Ott

James Robert "Bob" Ott

Oct 5, 2024

St George, Utah - Bob Ott was born on January 3, 1931, in Henrieville, Utah. He was the fourth of six children born to parents Joseph Alma and Mabel Charter Ott. He grew up in Tropic, Utah and spent his summers at the Yellow Creek Ranch.

Bob lost his father at the young...

Carol Annie Anderson Harris White

Carol Annie Anderson Harris White

Sep 28, 2024

St. George, UT - Carol Annie Anderson Harris White, 91, passed away on September 28, 2024, in St. George, Utah.  Carol was born on September 17, 1933, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Chloe Gardner and Reuben Christian Anderson.  She married Reed Layman Harris in Idaho Falls, Idaho on June 12, 1952.  Reed Harris passed away on March...

Michael Hyrum Cox

Michael Hyrum Cox

Sep 27, 2024

St. George, Utah – Michael Hyrum Cox, 43, passed away in a private plane crash on September 27, 2024. He was born April 1,1981, to Raymon Dale and Susan Cox in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mike was a handsome baby with bright blue eyes and an infectious smile. He was a happy child who brought so much joy...

Kevin Bruce Mccall

Kevin Bruce Mccall

Sep 25, 2024

Kevin Bruce McCall, 67, passed away September 25, 2024, surrounded by family, in St. George, Utah after a brief illness. He was born January 6, 1957, in Huntington Park, California to Harold Hugh "Mac" McCall and Phyllis Joan McCall (nee Jacobs).

Kevin and family moved to Downey, California in 1963. He remained in...

Kimberly Sue Luke

Kimberly Sue Luke

Sep 25, 2024

St. George, Utah – Kimberly Sue Luke, known by her family and friends as Kimber, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away in St George, Utah on a beautiful sunlit fall morning, on September 25, 2024, between the wee hours of 4:30 and 6:30 am.  She was found gently laying on her side in her bed.  Kimber was 37...

Lisa Mcallister Randolph

Lisa Mcallister Randolph

Sep 23, 2024

St. George, Utah – Lisa McAllister Randolph, 58, passed away September 23, 2024, at her parents' home in St. George, Utah. She was born October 14, 1965, in Provo, Utah to Brent and Ramona McAllister.

Lisa was raised in Blanding and Orem, Utah. She attended Mountain View High School. Following graduation, she moved...

George Orlossy

George Orlossy

Sep 22, 2024

On September 22, 2024, George Orlossy (born in Hungary to Frenc Orlossy and Julianna Balogh) passed quietly in his home in St. George, Utah surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  George joined his beloved wife of 60 years who passed 3 days prior.

They had a true love story and did not...

James Wesley Brooks Jr.

James Wesley Brooks Jr.

Sep 22, 2024

St. George Utah - James Wesley Brooks Jr. passed away in his home in St. George, Utah, on September 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren.

He has been known to friends as Jimbo, Butch, Animal, Mr. Potatohead and Jimmy.  Jim's employment started at a young age.  He worked as...

Kathryn Ann Duncan Rose Anderson

Kathryn Ann Duncan Rose Anderson

Sep 21, 2024

St. George, Utah - Kathryn Ann Duncan Rose Anderson passed away at her home in St. George, Utah, on September 21, 2024, at the age of 75. She was born on August 6, 1949, in Fillmore, Utah, the third of four children to James Stanley and Louie Barkdull Duncan, and spent her early years growing up with...

Marilyn Orlossy

Marilyn Orlossy

Sep 19, 2024

St. George, Utah – On September 19, 2024, Marilyn Orlossy (born to John Fredrick Christensen and Violet Christensen) was called back to our Heavenly Father. She was with us for 95 years, but it wasn't nearly long enough. It is difficult to express the warmth and love this beautiful, feisty lady gave to not only her family...

Wayne Lee Hamilton

Wayne Lee Hamilton

Sep 19, 2024

Wayne Lee Hamilton was born to Warren F Hamilton and Elaine Hamilton (Hartley) in Kanab, UT on July 2, 1936. The family was living at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park at the time. Wayne grew up as a park service kid while his father advanced his career from stable hand to superintendent being stationed...

Jolene Marie Stoll

Jolene Marie Stoll

Sep 18, 2024

St. George, Utah –Jolene Marie (Finnerty) Stoll passed into the loving arms of her eternal family on September 18, 2024, following an extended and courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.  She was born on November 26, 1948, to Col. William J. Finnerty II and Albertha Ann (Clark) Finnerty at the Sandia Air Force Base Hospital in Albuquerque, New...

Ruth Schafer Sarrica

Ruth Schafer Sarrica

Sep 18, 2024

St. George, Utah - Ruth Schafer Sarrica, 82, passed away on September 18, 2024. She was born November 11, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois and was preceded in death by her parents, MacHenry G. Schafer and Gertrude Herrick Schafer, and her brother Carl Schafer.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Anthony Sarrica, whom she...

Dorothy Lee Flora

Dorothy Lee Flora

Sep 15, 2024

St. George, Utah - Dorothy L Flora, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on September 15, 2024. She was born December 19, 1938, to Harold and Dorothy Cooper in Chaneysville, PA. She was the second of five girls. She was raised on a farm in a small rural community in Bedford County, living...

John Hafen Ballard

John Hafen Ballard

Sep 13, 2024

Soda Springs ID - John Hafen Ballard, 75, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2024, in Soda Springs, Idaho, due to unknown causes. He was born on January 7, 1949, in Hurricane, Utah, to Orien Lloyd Ballard and Agnes Myrla Hafen.

John was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He...

Gayle Wells Evans

Gayle Wells Evans

Sep 11, 2024

Enterprise, Utah - Gayle Wells Evans, our dear father, passed away September 11, 2024, in Enterprise, Utah, at the home of Mark and Tamie Evans. He was born May 25, 1932, to Junior and Katie Wells Evans in Lehi, Utah. He married Lola Jean Wagstaff on December 27, 1951, in the Logan LDS Temple. They are the...

Jeffrey David Rehn

Jeffrey David Rehn

Sep 8, 2024

Jeffrey David Rehn, 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Washington, Utah, on September 8, 2024.

Jeff was born on February 25, 1949, in Spokane, Washington, to Eldrich L. "Bud" Rehn and Meryl Dunsmore Rehn. He married Marla A. Mellon on April 22, 1971, and they had two children, Carissa Rehn Rapp...