Obituaries

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

Christel Ann Morgan

Christel Ann Morgan

Jun 15, 2023

Christel "Bunny" Ann Morgan, 77, of Twisp, WA passed away peacefully at home early Thursday morning June 15, 2023 after a lengthy and courageous battle with Corticobasal Syndrome, a rare brain disease.

She was born on January 2, 1946, in Salt Lake City, UT to Calvin C. and Christel J. Morgan.  Bunny graduated...

Charles Lee Stewart

Charles Lee Stewart

Jun 15, 2023

St. George, Utah – Charles "Charlie" Lee Stewart, age 76, joined his Creator in Heaven on June 15, 2023.  Charlie was born in Moscow, Idaho to Donald P. Stewart and H. Maxine Logan.  He married Sherrel Gould nearly 56 years ago in the State of Idaho and they shared life together across the states of Idaho, Louisiana,...

Karelyn Penrod Adams

Karelyn Penrod Adams

Jun 14, 2023

St. George, Utah – If there's a See's Candies in heaven, Karelyn Penrod Adams has found it by now. Our Mom, Grandma, Gigi, Oma passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, in St. George, Utah and has been reunited with her husband, LaVere, her partner for 63 years, and they're likely singing songs, playing games and organizing...

Dolan Patrick Mccaffery

Dolan Patrick Mccaffery

Jun 14, 2023

St Geroge – Our Beloved Son, Father, Brother, and Sweetheart Dolan Patrick McCaffery tragically passed away on June 14, 2023. Born November 13, 1988, homegrown to St. George, UT. He left this earth way before he was meant to and had many accomplishments and dreams cut short that he dearly wanted to fulfill.

He dearly loved the...

Francine Larae Jackson

Francine Larae Jackson

Jun 12, 2023

St. George, Utah - Francine LaRae Jackson, age 84, passed away on June 12, 2023, due to complications of kidney failure and a broken hip.  She was born in Porterville, Utah on January 19, 1939, and was the first of five children of Leo and Nora Porter.  She was married to Larry Gene Jackson on June 16,...

Rex W. Hadden

Rex W. Hadden

Jun 11, 2023

St. George, Utah - Rex W. Hadden, 96, peacefully passed away on June 11, 2023, in St. George, Utah.  He was born on a very cold, wintery day on January 9, 1927, in Duchesne, Utah, to William and Jane Harward Hadden.

Rex joined the Navy at 17 with his best friend in 1944.  ...

Carol Scoffield Peterson

Carol Scoffield Peterson

Jun 9, 2023

Ivins, Utah - Carol Scoffield Peterson passed away on June 9, 2023, in Ivins, Utah. She was born to Syvil James Scoffield (deceased) and Louisa Thurgood (deceased) on October 29, 1929, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Carol had 4 loving siblings – Lou Jean Scoffield Packer (Leon) (deceased); James Carter Scoffield (Karen) (deceased); Rosa Lee Scoffield Sill...

Pauline M Mumford

Pauline M Mumford

Jun 9, 2023

Ivins, Utah – Pauline Mertlich Mumford, 80, passed away June 9, 2023, at her home in Ivins, Utah with her family.  She was born January 15, 1943, to Paul and Ruth Mertlich in Murray, Utah.  She was married for 56 years to the love her life Bryan Max Mumford who preceded her in death.

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Roberta J Champlin

Roberta J Champlin

Jun 9, 2023

St George, Utah - Roberta J Champlin, 78, died June 9, 2023, in St George, Utah. She was born March 16, 1945, in Stamford, NY to Caroline and Douglas Mattice.

Roberta married the love of her life, Wallace "Wally" Champlin, in Stamford, NY on December 26, 1964. Roberta lived in upstate New York,...

Charmaine Ray Frei

Charmaine Ray Frei

Jun 8, 2023

Santa Clara, Utah – Charmaine Ray Frei, 93, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her four loving daughters on June 8, 2023. She was born November 2, 1929, to Joseph F. Ray and Leona Stucki Ray in her Uncle George and Aunt Bertha Graff's home in Santa Clara, Utah (now known as "Uncle & Aunties" by...

Dorothy Lucile Byram Malcomson

Dorothy Lucile Byram Malcomson

Jun 6, 2023

St. George, Utah - Dorothy "Dottie" Lucile Byram Malcomson, 93, beloved mother, passed away peacefully 6 June 2023.

Dottie was born 8 Sep 1929 in Ventura, CA to Walter Byram and Lucile Eves Byram.  She met her future husband, Richard D. Malcomson, when they attended 4th, 5th & 6th grades together at Thomas...

Joe Empey

Joe Empey

Jun 6, 2023

Our beloved father and husband, Joseph Clark "Papa Joe" Empey, age 83, peacefully passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in St. George, Utah. He was born August 1, 1939, in St. George to Clark Foster and Lila Searle Empey. On April 8, 1961, he married Barbara Jean Hirschi in the St. George LDS Temple. They had four...

Alvin James Hoggan

Alvin James Hoggan

Jun 5, 2023

St. George, Utah - Alvin James Hoggan, lovingly referred to as "Jim" was born on July 2, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  He was born to Thomas Alexander and Ada Marie Hoggan. He was the youngest of three children.

Jim is survived by an older sister, Laura.  His older brother, Bill, and parents...

David Reese Voda

David Reese Voda

Jun 3, 2023

Hurricane, Utah – David Reese Voda succumbed to Pancreatic Cancer Saturday, June 3, 2023. David was born February 15, 1941, to Dean Reese Merrill and Josephine Ann Smith in Washington D.C. He and his mother later returned to Salt Lake City where he was raised and adopted by Edward J. Voda in 1952. He graduated from Olympus...

Richard Garth Harris

Richard Garth Harris

Jun 3, 2023

Richard Garth Harris, 65, passed away on June 3, 2023, in Anaheim, California, after suffering a massive heart attack. He died on the final morning of a wonderful family vacation, where he spent his last days surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Richard was born on September 14, 1957, in Taber, Alberta, Canada to Garth and...

Bud Duane Dunn

Bud Duane Dunn

Jun 1, 2023

Ivins, Utah - Bud Duane Dunn, 100, passed away on June 1, 2023. He was born on April 3, 1923, in Joseph, Utah, to William Dunn and Charlotte Bradbury.  Bud married Burnetta Pearson on September 4, 1941. They were later sealed in the Manti LDS Temple on June 26, 1942.

In 1944 Bud...

William Orval Ostler

William Orval Ostler

May 28, 2023

St George, Utah –William "Bill" Ostler, a devoted family man, lifelong learner, and a dedicated servant of God passed away on May 28, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and kindness. Born on May 5, 1947, in Berkeley, California to Orval and Cleoma Ostler. Bill led a life marked by his unwavering commitment to his...

Janice Joan Smith Hustead Baysinger

Janice Joan Smith Hustead Baysinger

May 26, 2023

St. George, Utah - In the wee hours of the morning on Friday, May 26, 2023, the sweetest reunion was taking place as our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Janice JoAn slipped through the veil into the waiting arms of her Savior and loving Family.  We take such joy and comfort knowing that any...

Ellen Shaw Bowler

Ellen Shaw Bowler

May 24, 2023

Ivins, Utah – Ellen Shaw Bowler, age 71, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's and Dementia on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in her home. She was born on September 18, 1951, in Salt Lake City to David Robert and Edith Anderson Shaw.  She grew up in Salt Lake City, Cedar City, and Las Vegas....

Marlene Kay Mackenzie

Marlene Kay Mackenzie

May 24, 2023

St. George, Utah - Marlene Kay Mackenzie, 80, peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father after a brief illness surrounded by family on May 24, 2023. She was born with her twin sister, Arlene, on April 11, 1943 in Orrville, Ohio at home on the family farm. She was married to Ben Mackenzie for nearly 58 years. They...