Obituaries

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

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...

Jan Alan Bagley

Jan Alan Bagley

Sep 4, 2024

St George, Utah - Jan Alan Bagley, age 78, died from complications following surgery on September 4, 2024. Generally accepted to have been one of the kindest, gentlest and most empathetic men born in 1946, Jan leaves behind a legacy of caring and love that those who knew him will never forget.

Jan...

Susan Vaughn

Susan Vaughn

Sep 4, 2024

Our beloved daughter, Susan Vaughn, went to her eternal rest on September 3, 2024, in Santa Barbara, California.

Susan is survived by her mother, Rose Marie Duesterwald; her devoted sister Patricia Kempton, Patricia's husband Greg Kempton with their two sons Jack and Pierce, together with Susan's aunt, Patricia Feeley and her two cousins...

D. Michael Blair

D. Michael Blair

Sep 2, 2024

St. George, Utah – D "Michael" Blair, 77 years old, died peacefully at home on September 2, 2024.  He was born on March 22, 1947, in Oxnard, CA to James E Blair and Carol Pendleton.  He married Clayrene Diana Hogan on July 10, 1970, in the Los Angeles Temple.

Mike was raised in...

Marilyn Bell Hudson Palmer

Marilyn Bell Hudson Palmer

Sep 1, 2024

St George, Utah - Marilyn Bell Hudson Palmer was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, April 30, 1937, to Samuel Lee Hudson and Verna Bernice Bunker Hudson. Marilyn died peacefully at her home in Saint George, Utah September 1, 2024.

Marilyn attended school in Orem, Utah and graduated from Lincoln High School. She...

Stephen Young Perkins

Stephen Young Perkins

Aug 28, 2024

Hurricane, Utah – Stephen Young Perkins of Hurricane Utah gained his wings and joined our Heavenly Father on August 28, 2024, at the age of 89. Steve married Anna Belle Holliday on October 1, 1958, in the Logan Temple.

Steve was a cowboy from the start, growing up ranching until he left for...

Brent Watkins Reynolds

Brent Watkins Reynolds

Aug 28, 2024

Hurricane, Utah - Brent Watkins Reynolds, age 84, passed away August 28, 2024, in Hurricane, Utah. While he struggled with heath issues for many years, his example taught us how to endure to the end with a positive attitude, gratitude, and faith.

Brent was born in the Oneida County Idaho Hospital on July...

Mary Lynn Frehner Leavitt

Mary Lynn Frehner Leavitt

Aug 28, 2024

Leeds, Utah – Our angel mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Mary Lynn Frehner Leavitt, 83, departed this mortal world on August 28, 2024. She was born March 7, 1941, in St. George, Utah and is the fifth child of Fenton and Mary Frehner.

She was reared in her beloved home of Mesquite, Nevada. Mary...

Jaclyn Colleen Bennett Lane

Jaclyn Colleen Bennett Lane

Aug 28, 2024

Jaclyn Colleen Lane, born Colleen Kay Bennett, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, at 6:09 PM, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 31, 1953, in Lynwood, California, Colleen was a cherished daughter of Charles Luther Bennett and Deloris Hampton Pitkin. Named after Colleen Kay Hutchins, Miss America of 1952, Colleen was destined for a...