Obituaries

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

Norinne Smith Holt Walton

Norinne Smith Holt Walton

Aug 8, 2024

St. George, Utah - Norinne Smith Holt Walton, 91, peacefully passed away on August 8, 2024, in her cherished home in St. George, Utah. A fall nine days prior precipitated her departure, but her spirit left this world surrounded by the love she cultivated throughout her life.

She was born on October 27,...

Margaret Loughney Lent Bowman

Margaret Loughney Lent Bowman

Aug 7, 2024

St. George, Utah – Margaret Lucile, 89, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in St. George, Utah. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Margaret was born to Wallace Alvin and Lucile Scholes Loughney on January 13, 1935, in Logan, Utah.

Margaret was known for her wit, humor, positive attitude,...

Anna May Moss Oliphant

Anna May Moss Oliphant

Aug 7, 2024

Hurricane, Utah – Anna May Oliphant, 83, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024 in Hurricane, Utah.

Despite the handicapped nature of her body, her recent life journey was one of courage, perseverance, a determination to improve, and an almost constant desire to be a light to all around her.  She was grateful...

Steven Jay Christensen

Steven Jay Christensen

Aug 6, 2024

Hurricane, Utah - Steven Jay Christensen (Coach Steve) passed away on August 6, 2024, in Hurricane, Utah, after a long and difficult battle with the autoimmune disease Scleroderma.

Steve was born on June 12, 1945, in Los Angeles, California. His father, 2nd Lt. Donald Roy Christensen, was a B-17 pilot and was killed...

Sharalleen Noelani Tufuga

Sharalleen Noelani Tufuga

Aug 5, 2024

St George, Utah - Sharalleen "Leenie" Noelani Tufuga, aged 49, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones on August 5, 2024, in Murray, Utah.

Leenie was born the third of seven children to Tuifao and Fogaa Tufuga in Payson, Utah on November 1, 1974.  She was raised and grew up...

Donald Richard Werner

Donald Richard Werner

Aug 5, 2024

Donald Richard Werner, born on June 10, 1949, passed away on August 5, 2024, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Don was born to loving parents in Lamar, Colorado, and was the second of six siblings, maintaining close relationships with them throughout his life.

He served a mission for The Church of...

Glen Milo Sheppard

Glen Milo Sheppard

Aug 4, 2024

Glen Milo Sheppard, 96, left his mortal body on Sunday, August 4, 2024, in St. George, Utah. He was born January 3, 1928, in Osgood, Idaho. He was the last surviving member of the family of John Archie and Mabel Casper Sheppard. He married his life-long partner and true love, Joaquina "Quina" Catalan, on June 8, 1955...

Heber Jesse Meeks

Heber Jesse Meeks

Aug 3, 2024

Heber Jesse Meeks, 90, passed away peacefully of natural causes on the morning of August 3, 2024. Our family deeply mourns his passing, but we are eager to share and celebrate the larger-than-life character that was our dad.

Heber was born in Kanab, UT on December 1, 1933 to Dalton "Dot" Meeks and Mary Ann "Anna" Robinson....

Aartje Naylor Cluff

Aartje Naylor Cluff

Aug 2, 2024

St George Utah – Aartje Bras Naylor Cluff, born March 2, 1928, passed away on August 2, 2024, at the age 96. Aartje was born in Ede, Holland and grew up in the Netherlands during World War II. She immigrated to the United States in 1952, after being baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in...

Joseph John Mckillop

Joseph John Mckillop

Jul 31, 2024

St George, UT – Joseph John McKillop, born on April 7, 1927, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on July 31, 2024. He was the cherished first-born son of John and Mary McKillop. Joseph courageously served his country at the age of 17. As a Seaman First Class in the Navy during World War II, he served on the...

Douglas Ray Coombs

Douglas Ray Coombs

Jul 31, 2024

St. George Utah – It is with profound love that we announce the passing of Douglas R. Coombs, a cherished husband, devoted father, and beloved friend, who finished his work here on Earth on July 31, 2024.

Born on February 26, 1945, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Vivian Holman and Morgan Coombs,...

Judith Cobb Shuck

Judith Cobb Shuck

Jul 28, 2024

Central, Utah – Judith "Judy" Ann Cobb Shuck, 81, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024, with a beautiful view of the Pine Valley Mountains. Judy was born to Gilbert Hanover Cobb and June Grace Thorn on November 25, 1942, in Syracuse, NY. She was the oldest of two children.

Judy was a...

Howard Walter Young

Howard Walter Young

Jul 27, 2024

Howard Walter Young, 86, passed away July 27, 2024, in St. George, Utah. He was a resident of Mesquite, Nevada, having retired there in 2003. He was born in 1937 in Bluffton, Indiana.

Although he was adopted in 1938 by John and Ethel Young of Peru, Indiana, he always maintained close ties with...

Sheldon Clove

Sheldon Clove

Jul 23, 2024

Enterprise, Utah – Louis "Sheldon" Clove, 89, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, at his home in Enterprise, Utah, from kidney failure. He was born May 19, 1935, in Enterprise, Utah, to Grant Ivor and Nellie Truman Clove, the second of six children, with two brothers and three sisters.

He attended Enterprise...

L. James "Jim" Ottesen

L. James "Jim" Ottesen

Jul 20, 2024

St George Utah – A loving husband and father, Lourus James "Jim" Ottesen has been reunited with his son, parents and siblings. He passed away peacefully in his home on July 20, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

Jim, age 91 ½, left behind a beautiful legacy of love and service. He was born...

Virginia Baer Woodward

Virginia Baer Woodward

Jul 18, 2024

St George Utah - Virginia Baer Woodward 86, passed away on July 18, 2024 in her beloved St. George, Utah, surrounded by her loved ones.

Virginia was born on September 24, 1937, to Walter and Clara Baer in Peoria, Illinois. Later moved to Morgan, Utah.

She was married to...

Harold Vardell Hymas

Harold Vardell Hymas

Jul 16, 2024

St George, Utah - Our family patriarch, loving father and grandfather, Harold Vardell Hymas, age 96, passed peacefully at his home on July 16, 2024.  Harold was born in Eugene, Oregon, April 1, 1928, to Jesse Reese and Annie Almeda Hymas.  He was the oldest of four children; his siblings Nadine, Jerry and Joyce, all preceded him in death....

Sue Knight Bollin

Sue Knight Bollin

Jul 16, 2024

Sue Knight Bollin, age 69, passed away July 16, 2024, at her home in Paradise, Texas.  She was born October 14, 1954, in Henderson, Nevada to Victor Berdell Knight and Betty Jane Hardy Knight. She was the middle child of seven.

Sue went to Virgin Valley Schools in Mesquite, Nevada and graduated in...

Michael Kay Mendenhall

Michael Kay Mendenhall

Jul 15, 2024

Michael Kay Mendenhall, passed away at his home on July 15, 2024. Born on September 8, 1953, in Provo, Utah, to Kathlyne Lucy and Kay Wesley Mendenhall, Mike spent most of his life in Las Vegas, where he touched the hearts of many with his kindness and generosity.

Mike was known for his...

John Danyen Mclendon

John Danyen Mclendon

Jul 14, 2024

John Danyen McLendon passed away on July 14, 2024. Danyen was born March 15, 1996, in Cedar City, Utah to Vicki and John Shannon McLendon. The family resided in Cedar City, along with his two older sisters, Sharlie and Audrie. His parents later divorced. When Danyen was 6 years old, he moved to St. George, Utah with...