Obituaries

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

Donald "Don" Lemons

Donald "Don" Lemons

Apr 8, 2026

Don Lemons, a devoted husband, accomplished businessman, outdoorsman, and craftsman, passed away in Washington City, Utah on April 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of strength, skill, and deep love for family, lifelong friends, and life’s pursuits.

Don was born in Pasco, Washington on September 9, 1943, to Donald Park Lemons and Vinnie Stevens. He grew up in Spencer, Idaho, and...

James "Jimmer" Martin Elegante

James "Jimmer" Martin Elegante

Apr 8, 2026

James “Jimmer” Elegante was a man for all seasons who seemed to do everything—and do it well. He set out on his next adventure in the early morning hours of April 8, 2026 as Julie and Leo bid him a tearful farewell.

He was born January 26, 1947, in Provo, Utah to James T. Elegante and Martina Matekovic Elegante. From his...

Charles Wayne Twitchell

Charles Wayne Twitchell

Apr 5, 2026

Charles Wayne Twitchell

ENTERPRISE, UT — Charles Wayne Twitchell, age 69, passed away peacefully on a beautiful Easter morning, April 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and children in his home. Born May 16, 1956, to Charles and Juliette Twitchell, Charles is the sixth of seven children and remained a proud, lifelong resident of Enterprise.

Known affectionately as “Chuck” throughout his...

Charolette Weidemann

Charolette Weidemann

Mar 27, 2026



On the morning of March 27, 2026, our beloved mother, sister, grandma, aunt and good friend was taken back home. Born the eighth of nine children to Oleen and Rachel Robinson Davis on August 13, 1942, in Cedar City, Utah.

She graduated from Cedar High School in 1960, as a proud Redman and was known as “Char”. She led a simple...

John Patrick Whalen Sr.

John Patrick Whalen Sr.

Mar 27, 2026

John Patrick Whalen (“Pat”) was born September 30, 1930 in Cody, Wyoming, to William Carroll Whalen and Maude Showalter Whalen. His Mother died of pneumonia when he was two, so he and his brother moved in with their grandparents, Eugene and Alice Showalter in Lovell Wyoming. After living for a while in Washington, Pat moved back to Wyoming and went...

Dennis Brian Johansen

Dennis Brian Johansen

Mar 24, 2026

Dennis Brian Johansen, age 69, passed away on March 24, 2026. He was born on June 14, 1956, in Ogden, Utah, and was a longtime resident of St. George, Utah.

Dennis had a deep love for the outdoors and found joy in nature throughout his life. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, water and snow skiing, and golfing. He also worked for...

Warren Lee Dockins

Warren Lee Dockins

Mar 20, 2026

The family of Warren Lee Dockins (Doc) is deeply saddened to announce his passing on Friday, March 20, 2026. Born on September 20,1945 in Manhatton, Kansas, Doc lived a full and remarkable life. He touched the hearts of everyone he met through His love of sports Doc loved sports and played softball in his younger days. He enjoyed dancing and...

Lannie S Bridges

Lannie S Bridges

Mar 19, 2026

Mesa, AZ – Lannie S. Bridges, 84, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona. He was born July 22, 1941, in Tooele, Utah to Glenn and Ada Burningham Bridges. He married his high school sweetheart, Dee Esta Bridges (Rhea). They were married in Tooele, Utah on December 21, 1961.

Lannie was raised in Tooele, Utah, joining the Air Force...

William Paul Buys III

William Paul Buys III

Mar 18, 2026

William Paul Buys III (77) passed peacefully surrounded by family on both sides of the veil on March 18, 2026. Paul was born on November 1, 1948 to his loving parents William Paul Buys II and Jewel Hall Buys. Paul married his wife, Ann Green Buys, on December 13, 1973; the two were sealed in the Ogden, Utah Temple.

Paul was...

Afton Terry Cannon

Afton Terry Cannon

Mar 15, 2026

St. George, Utah- Afton Terry Cannon, 85, passed at the comfort of her own home the evening of March 15th, 2026. She was born April 25, 1941 at home in Enterprise, Ut to parents Marion L. Terry and Leona Hinton Terry. Afton was married to Paige Cannon February 11, 1961 and lived in St. George where they...

Clarence "Clare" Gubler

Clarence "Clare" Gubler

Mar 13, 2026

St. George Utah - Clarence Leslie Gubler passed away surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy.

Clare was born on September 26, 1955, in St. George Utah to Ted Laub Gubler and Joyce Wilcox Snow. He spent his childhood building the best underground huts in Middleton, driving his...

Connie Jean Orr Cavanee

Connie Jean Orr Cavanee

Mar 12, 2026

Connie Jean Orr Cavanee, age 78, of Washington, Utah, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 12, 2026.

Connie was born on August 29, 1947, in Granger, Utah to Milton Dean Orr and Dotti Brown Orr. She grew up with strong family values that would guide her throughout her life...

Pamela "Pam" Mahi

Pamela "Pam" Mahi

Mar 10, 2026

Pamela Bechert Mahi was born on March 2, 1947, in Wahiawa, Oahu, Hawaii, to Angus Fredrick Bechert and Eloise Claire Ka'iLimai. She passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and music that will forever live on in the hearts of her family. On August 7, 1971, Pamela married John K...

Veda Miriam Jensen Porter

Veda Miriam Jensen Porter

Mar 10, 2026

Veda Miriam Jensen Porter, 94, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away March 10, 2026 in St. George, UT. She was born April 26, 1931 in Copperton, UT to Jacob Henry and Ada Jenkins Jensen. She met her eternal sweetheart and best friend, Edson Porter, at age 14 while living in Tooele and married Dec. 27,...

Paul Robert "Bob" Herpin

Paul Robert "Bob" Herpin

Mar 9, 2026

Paul Robert Herpin was born in Lafayette in 1929. He lived a life of dedication filled with humor and lots of love. Paul retained his charming honey Louisiana accent to the end on March 9, 2026. Paul served in Korea with the Army in 1951. Upon return he proudly worked for over 32 years with the Compton...

Marguiet "Marge" Marie Scranton Quincy Jones

Marguiet "Marge" Marie Scranton Quincy Jones

Mar 8, 2026

Marguiet Marie "Marge" Scranton Quincy Jones was the daughter of Robert Gerald Scranton and Lura Elva Rowley.  She was born February 25, 1932 in Springcreek, Pike County, Illinois.  She enjoyed growing up on a farm milking cows, feeding chickens and pigs and riding her horse.  Her grandparents were a great influence in her young life.  Marge was...

Richard Earl Fessler

Richard Earl Fessler

Mar 7, 2026

Richard Fessler passed away on March 7, 2026, after a very long battle with pain. He was born July 18, 1952, to John Austin and Charlotte Fessler in Paso Robles, California.

He worked for PG&E for over 30 years as a Machinist, Electrician and Control Tech.

Richard married his...