Obituaries

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

Carol Aileen Garton

Carol Aileen Garton

Mar 3, 2024

St George Utah – Carol Aileen Garton "PeeWee", 79, passed away quietly on March 3, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends.

Carol was born on September 15, 1944, to Cecil and Sevilla Johnson of Mondovi, WI. She was raised on her parent's dairy farm and attended Mondovi public schools. She...

Parke Prince Cox

Parke Prince Cox

Mar 1, 2024

St. George, Utah – Parke Prince Cox, our courageous family patriarch, passed away on March 1, 2024, after journeying through life for more than 102 years. Parke has left a legacy beyond measure and although we are saddened by his passing, we can't help but find joy in the grand reunion for all his loved ones beyond,...

Roberta Mae Pitt Dunsmore

Roberta Mae Pitt Dunsmore

Feb 29, 2024

Roberta Mae Pitt Dunsmore passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren on February 29, 2024, after suffering a stroke a few days earlier. She was lovingly cared for during her final hours by her own private nursing staff: daughter Lori Dunsmore, grandson Michael Dunsmore, and granddaughters Nicole Behunin, Rachael Thurgood, Kari...

Orville William Chigbrow, Iii

Orville William Chigbrow, Iii

Feb 28, 2024

Ivins, Utah - Orville William Chigbrow, III passed away at the age of 72 in Ivins, Utah.

Orville retired after 25 years of service in the U.S. Military, nine years in the U.S. Navy, and 16 years in the U.S. Army.  He and his wife Mary Lou spent most of those years overseas...

Arlene Christensen Peacock

Arlene Christensen Peacock

Feb 25, 2024

St. George, Utah – Arlene Christensen Peacock, age 80, passed from this life in February of 2024.  She was born to Therion E. and Hilda C. Christensen in September of 1943 in Richfield, Utah.  She was the second of four siblings: Ann, Gayle, Jerry and Jan.  She attended school in Annabella and Monroe, Utah, and Meridian, Idaho....

Connie Kay Gibson

Connie Kay Gibson

Feb 21, 2024

Ivins, Utah – Our beautiful mom and wife, Connie Kay Gibson, gently passed from this life on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, with her loving family at her side. She was born May 29, 1944, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Norma Vincent and Harold Meibos and was a little sister to Jeanne. She grew up in Salt...

Luena Carter Howell Francom

Luena Carter Howell Francom

Feb 21, 2024

St. George, Utah - Luena Diane Carter Howell Francom was born in Levan, Utah to Gerald Holman and Zella Stephensen Carter on October 3, 1933. She graduated peacefully from this earthly life at her home February 21, 2024. Luena was raised in Levan, Utah where she was the 2nd of nine children. She learned the value of...

Robert "Bob" Angus Cannon

Robert "Bob" Angus Cannon

Feb 17, 2024

St George Utah - Robert Angus Cannon, age 73, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024, in St. George, Utah.

Bob was born on May 29, 1950, in Seattle, Washington to George and Lois Cannon. He married Cheri Marich in St. George on September 1, 2005.

Bob grew up in Washington, California, and Utah. He...

Susan Christensen Burch

Susan Christensen Burch

Feb 12, 2024

St George Utah - Susan Christensen Burch, 71, passed away suddenly on February 12, 2024, in St. George, Utah, leaving her family and community in shock and sorrow. She was born on November 7, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Jesse Lee and Beverly Joy Christensen.

Susan was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend....

David R. Broadhead

David R. Broadhead

Feb 12, 2024

St. George, Utah – David Robert Broadhead, a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and pillar of faith, peacefully passed away on February 12, 2024, at the age of 90, surrounded by his loving family. His life was a testament to service, love, and unwavering dedication to his faith as a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ...

Russell D. Boyce

Russell D. Boyce

Feb 9, 2024

St. George, Utah – Russell D. Boyce, 81, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on June 27, 1942, in Murray, Utah to Charles Avard Boyce and Mary E. Boyce. He married Gerri Stinnett Mitchell in 1965.

Russell had a distinguished working career for...

Roland Edward Smith

Roland Edward Smith

Feb 8, 2024

St. George, Utah-Roland Edward Smith, our beloved patriarch, finished his earthly mission and returned to his heavenly home February 8, 2024, at the age of 86, surrounded by family at his home.

Roland was born August 17,1937 in Ogden, Utah to Ariel and Josephine Smith. He was the fifth of eight children. At...

Janis Larson Curran

Janis Larson Curran

Feb 7, 2024

St. George, Utah – Janis Larson Curran, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 1, 1946, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Janis lived a life filled with love, compassion, and unwavering strength.

Janis was a beacon of...

Laura Kay Frei

Laura Kay Frei

Feb 7, 2024

St. George, Utah – Laura Kay Frei, 77, passed peacefully February 7, 2024 in her St. George home, surrounded by family, after a yearlong battle with peripheral artery disease. She was born November 5, 1946 in St. George, Utah to Clare and Gelane Stock Paxman.

She married Terry Duane Frei August 16, 1963,...

Deanne C. Hill

Deanne C. Hill

Feb 6, 2024

St. George, Utah – Deanne C. Hill was called to her eternal home on February 6, 2024, at the age of 84 in St. George, Utah. She was born on August 30, 1939, to Cloyd and Elaine Christenson in Gunnison Utah.

Deanne was a beacon of humility and grace, and her spirit was...

Louise Blood

Louise Blood

Feb 6, 2024

Our dear, sweet, laugh at all the jokes, mother, Louise Blood, peacefully passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, after having her favorite hymns sung to her by dear friends and family. With loving daughters holding her hands, she said, "that's enough" and slipped away from us into the loving arms of her family that have been waiting...

Bruce Tippetts Little

Bruce Tippetts Little

Feb 5, 2024

St. George, Utah - Bruce Tippetts Little, 96, departed this life on February 5, 2024. He was born December 10, 1927, in Delta, Utah to Carlisle Threlkeld Little and Thora Tippetts. He married Jeanene Eyre in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 6, 1967. They were sealed together with their children in the St. George, Utah Temple on...

Dennis Womack

Dennis Womack

Feb 4, 2024

Dennis Womack, 85 years old, passed from this mortal realm on Sunday, February 4, 2024. He was born in July of 1938 to his parents, Royal and Lucile Womack in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He married the love of his life, Clydene Garrett, on October 7, 1958 in the Idaho Falls Temple. Dad was raised in Ashton, Idaho,...

Royal Harvard Brooks, Jr.

Royal Harvard Brooks, Jr.

Feb 4, 2024

St. George, Utah – Royal Harvard Brooks Jr, age 96, died in his home surrounded by family on February 4, 2024. He was born on May 7, 1927, in Riverside, California to Royal Harvard Brooks, Sr. and Hazel Vanessa Brooks.  He was married to Anita June Loe Brooks, and they were sealed for time and all eternity...

Pattsy Ann Dayley

Pattsy Ann Dayley

Feb 1, 2024

St. George, Utah – Pattsy Ann Dayley, 84, passed peacefully in her sleep on February 1, 2024, at her home. She was born on April 10, 1939, in Wynona, Oklahoma to John W. and Oadie Patton. She married Jack L. Dayley in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on December 24, 1964.

Pattsy is survived by her...