Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in St. George, Hurricane, and surrounding Southern Utah communities
Kenneth Roger Konold
Jun 29, 2026
Veyo, Utah – Kenneth Roger Konold, 80, passed away June 29, 2026. He was born October 22, 1945 in Los Angeles, California to Elbert Rudolph Konold, Jr. and June Gustavison. He and Marilyn Thornton were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on February 13, 1970. They raised three wonderful children, Margie, Roger Kenneth and Elbert Rudolph Konold, III.
Ken served in...
Thomas Emmett Box
Jun 28, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Emmett Box, of Washington, Utah, on June 28, 2026, at the age of 71. Tom passed away unexpectedly while in Springfield, Missouri, after spending the day doing one of the things he loved most—being on the water with his wife and a dear friend.
Tom was born on August...
Ronald Roy Stever
Jun 26, 2026
Ronald Roy Stever, known as Ron, passed away on June 26, 2026, at his home in Ivins, Utah, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 78 years old. Born March 18, 1948 in Corvallis, Oregon to Robert Roy Stever and Elizabeth Anne Gubler. He married Patricia Lynne Schwab on December 10, 1971 in Oakland, California.Ron...
Evelyn D Hardy
Jun 26, 2026
Evelyn D. Hardy
Evelyn D. Hardy, age 93, passed away on June 26, 2026 in St. George Utah in the loving care of the angels at Sterling Court. Evelyn was born on July 19, 1932 in Sugarville, Utah to Venice Barben Davis and Leo Davis. She married Leonard Clark Hardy on April 12, 1956 in the Salt Lake Temple.
Raised on a...
Sonja Joan Hall Bryce
Jun 25, 2026
Sonja Joan Hall Bryce passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of her family, with her husband by her side.
Born on July 21, 1949, in Springerville, Arizona, to Chellis Leslie Hall and Frances Elizabeth Martin, Joan—known throughout her life as Joan or "Joanie" to many—was remembered for her joyful spirit,...
Necar Louise Nield
Jun 25, 2026
Necar Louise Nield was born in Afton Wyoming, on July 8th, 1968, to Kent and Camilla Nield. She is child number three of fourteen children. She spent her childhood raising sheep on a farm in Star Valley, Wyoming; until she was a teenager and moved to Leeds, Utah.
Necar always said that when she grew up, she wanted to be a...
Charlotte Hesstel Smith
Jun 25, 2026
St. George, Utah - Our loving mother and grandmother, Charlotte Hesstel Bridge-Hillstead Smith, 86, passed away on June 25, 2026 in St. George, Utah. She was born March 24, 1940 in Reedley, California to Emil Johann Fritz Britschgi and Fannie Easter Lillian Hess. She married Robert Lavor Hillstead on December 18, 1959 in Las Vegas, Nevada and later married Verl...
Anthony "Tony" Mendenhall
Jun 23, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Mendenhall
Anthony “Tony” Wesley Mendenhall passed away peacefully at his home on June 23, 2026, just three days after celebrating his 77th birthday.
Tony was born on June 20, 1949, in Provo, Utah, to Kathlyne Lucy and Kay Wesley Mendenhall. He started his life and grew up in Springville, Utah, alongside his only sibling, his brother Michael Mendenhall, who preceded...
Stanley P Corbridge
Jun 22, 2026
Stanley P Corbridge passed from this life and into the next early on the morning of June 22, 2026, in St George, Utah, at the age of 83. He was surrounded by the love of his life, Sue, and all his beloved children.
Stan was born in Hayward, California, to Paul and Maurine Corbridge on December 9,1942. He was the oldest...
Jeanenne Jones Cox
Jun 21, 2026
Our beautiful mother Jeanenne Jones Cox, 90, gave our dad the best Father’s Day gift ever as she passed from her earthly existence into his loving arms on June 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Jeanenne was born August 2, 1935, in Cedar City, Utah, the second child and only daughter born to James Chester Jones and Nola Isom...
LaVerl H. Bushell
Jun 21, 2026
LaVerl H. Bushell, age 86, passed away on Father's Day, June 21, 2026, at his home in Hurricane, Utah.
He was born April 18, 1940, in Woodland, Utah, to Herbert and Marba Gines Bushell.
LaVerl attended South Summit High School, where he excelled in both football and wrestling, earning the title of Utah State Wrestling Champion.
He married his high school sweetheart, Rosa...
John "Jack" Jones
Jun 21, 2026
Our beloved John A. Jones “Jack”, husband. Father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and cherished patriarch of our family, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026 at the age of 92.
Jack was born on June 17, 1934, to John Jones and Sara Jane Albertson. From an early age, he learned the values that shaped the man we loved so deeply – hard...
Michael Anthony Schumacher
Jun 19, 2026
With hearts full of love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Michael Anthony Schumacher, a beloved father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, and friend. Michael's journey on this earth concluded on June 19, 2026, as he succumbed to a courageous battle with cancer. He was 68 years young.
Born on April 4, 1958, in the charming town of Laramie, Wyoming, Michael...
Rodney Lars Peterson
Jun 18, 2026
Rodney Lars Peterson, 86, of St. George, Utah, was released from his earthly mission on June 18, 2026. Rod had been bravely and patiently enduring the effects of Alzheimer's Disease for many years.
Born March 17, 1940 in Salina, Utah to Irene Christensen and George Blair Peterson, Rod loved growing up in Salina across the street from Grandpa and Grandma and...
Helen LaPriel Seamons Williams
Jun 17, 2026
Helen LaPriel was born on July 30, 1934 in Logan Utah and died on June 17, 2026 in Spokane Washington. She lived 91-derful years.
Helen LaPriel was preceded in death by her parents Helen Margaret Kjobek Hind Seamons & Alonso Leslie Seamons, her sisters Karen Seamons Nielsen & Nelda Seamons Zanine, her husband Paul D Williams, and a grandson Jeff Shields....
Gary Taylor Moore
Jun 17, 2026
Gary Taylor Moore, age 88, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on April 30, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, Gary was the son of Cecil and Vondora Moore. He lived a life defined by hard work, perseverance, and an unwavering love for his children.
Gary was first married to Marcella Klotz, and together...
Franklin Dean Walton
Jun 17, 2026
Franklin Dean Walton, 96, passed away peacefully at his home of 32 years in St. George, Utah, on June 17, 2026.
Dean was born on August 8, 1929, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ivan Veloy Walton Sr. and LaRue Simmons. He spent his early childhood there and was baptized in the Salt Lake Tabernacle on Temple Square in 1937. Later...
Rose Vernell Iverson Rich
Jun 17, 2026
Rose Vernell Iverson Rich quietly passed away in her home on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, where she joyfully rejoined her Heavenly Parents, husband and a whole host of family and friends in the Spirit World.
Rose had a positive sweetness that endeared her to everyone who knew her. She was born in Mt. Trumbull on the Arizona Strip, and was raised...
Linda Harding
Jun 16, 2026
Linda Harding, 78, passed away June 16, 2026. She was born June 19, 1947, in Provo, Utah to Alvin Clegg Harding and Marjorie Bernice Stubbs.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street, Provo, Utah.
Charles Nellis Kennedy
Jun 15, 2026
Charles Nellis Kennedy “Buck”, (resident of Colorado Springs, CO 1943-1982; resident of Gunnison, CO Est. 1982-1999) resident of St. George, Utah, passed away on June 15, 2026. He was born on May 19, 1927, in Metropolis, Illinois to Nellis and Dora Womack Kennedy. He weighed 1 lb. 15 ½ ounces and his great grandmother said, “His name is way to...


