Obituaries

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

Ambrosio Tyrese Andrews

Ambrosio Tyrese Andrews

Oct 26, 2025

Brosi Tyrese Andrews passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2025. He was a vibrant and energetic individual, a devoted son, a loving father to three boys, a cherished brother among eleven siblings, a caring uncle, and a supportive friend to many.

Born on January 1, 1988, in Long Beach, California, Brosi was raised...

Jeanette Irene Persinger

Jeanette Irene Persinger

Oct 26, 2025

Jeanette Irene Persinger, 90, of Hurricane, Utah, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Primrose Retirement Community in Washington, Utah, after a long and well-lived life. Jeanette was born on September 27, 1935, in Angus, Nebraska, to Warren and Lois Grossman, the first of two children.

Jeanette loved her childhood on the...

Hella Maria Hudson

Hella Maria Hudson

Oct 21, 2025

Hella Maria Hudson, age 97, passed away October 21, 2025, in St. George, Utah. She was born on August 4, 1928, in Germany. She was a teenager during WWII in that country. She married Lewis Manselle Hudson on June 2, 1969, in Trier, Germany. They came to the United States shortly thereafter.

Hella...

Ronald Orton Halterman

Ronald Orton Halterman

Oct 20, 2025

Ronald Orton Halterman was born August 30, 1944, in Cedar City, UT to Anna Mae Orton Halterman and Donald Eugene Halterman. He passed away October 20, 2025, at home in Hurricane, UT. He was married on May 13, 1967, to Mary Olsen in Springdale, UT.

He was preceded in death by parents, Anna...

Michelle June Joines

Michelle June Joines

Oct 19, 2025

Michelle June Brown Joines, 48, passed away peacefully in her home in St. George Utah the morning of October 19, 2025.  She was born March 1, 1977, in Ogden, Utah to Christopher and Christine Brown.  She married Jake Joines on April 23, 1998, in the Salt Lake Temple.

Michelle was raised in Huntsville,...

Agatha Evelyn Barnum

Agatha Evelyn Barnum

Oct 18, 2025

Ivins, Utah – Agatha Evelyn Barnum, 83, passed away October 18, 2025. She was born on December 31, 1941, in Price, Utah to Ephriam Vance Allred and Catherine Molly Sandovol Allred. She married Douglas Leon Barnum.

Agatha is survived by her husband, Douglas; daughters: Rosemarie (Paul) Moulton and Lorie Ann Barnum; three grandchildren;...

Timothy Earl Jackson

Timothy Earl Jackson

Oct 17, 2025

Timothy Earl Jackson, 57, of Hurricane, Utah, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the VA Home in Ivins, Utah, on October 17, 2025, after a brief but courageous battle with glioblastoma.

Tim was born on February 26, 1968, to Melvin E. and Sheila M. Jackson at Williams Air Force...

Gary Joseph Godfrey

Gary Joseph Godfrey

Oct 16, 2025

St. George, Utah – With tender and full hearts, we announce the passing of Gary Joseph Godfrey. He passed away peacefully at home in St. George, Utah, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife, Mary, after a resilient battle against kidney cancer.

Gary was born on October 10, 1948, in...

James Willard Elkins

James Willard Elkins

Oct 15, 2025

Hurricane, Utah – James Willard Elkins, 86, passed away at home on October 15, 2025. He was born December 12, 1938, to Charles and Leona Elkins at home in Murray, Utah. He married Barbara Belcher on June 24, 1961, in Sandy, Utah and later sealed in the Manti Temple.

James was raised in...

Jerilyn Jones

Jerilyn Jones

Oct 11, 2025

Jerilyn Jones, 72, died October 11, 2025, at her home in Enterprise, Utah. She was born on June 17, 1953, in Cedar City, Utah, to Clair and Geneva Jones.  Jerilyn was raised in Enterprise where she graduated high school.  She attended college at SUU, in Cedar City, where she got a degree in education.  She taught school...

Scott Leroy Poulsen

Scott Leroy Poulsen

Oct 10, 2025

Scott LeRoy Poulsen, most recently of Orem, Utah, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025 at the age of 92. He was born December 13, 1932 in Lewiston Utah to Clifford LeRoy and Elnora Poulsen. He married Mary Lou Murray in the Logan, Utah Temple on September 20,1957.

Scott had a strong testimony....

Mark Raymond Dastrup

Mark Raymond Dastrup

Oct 9, 2025

Mark Raymond Dastrup passed away peacefully, on October 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, far too soon at a young age of 63. He was a man deeply devoted to his faith, his family, and his Savior, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, humor, and kindness that touched every life he encountered.

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Barbara Joan Hoyland Hammer

Barbara Joan Hoyland Hammer

Oct 8, 2025

Barbara Joan Hoyland Hammer, 87, passed away Oct. 8, 2025, in Kaysville, Utah. She was born the first of 3 children on September 29, 1938, in Los Angeles, California. Her parents were Herbert and Evelyn Margaret (Curren) Hoyland.

Barbara grew up in Hollywood, California where she remembers watching her dad play with his...

Charlotte Rose Bauer

Charlotte Rose Bauer

Oct 6, 2025

Our sweet Charlotte made it back to her heavenly home to join her Heavenly Parents, Jesus Christ, and countless family members who love her. It brings us peace to imagine her dancing with Jesus, encircled by her loved ones on the other side of the veil.

The first words her mother said when...

Edwin Richard Cox

Edwin Richard Cox

Oct 4, 2025

Edwin Richard Cox passed away peacefully at home in beautiful St. George, Utah with his loving wife at his side on October 4, 2025.

Born on August 4, 1949, Richard grew up in Cedar City, Utah and enjoyed exploring, building forts, hunting jackrabbits, and getting into mischief with his friends. He loved hiking...

Glenn Richard Wilde

Glenn Richard Wilde

Oct 2, 2025

Glenn Richard Wilde, beloved father, grandfather, and educator, passed away peacefully in St. George, Utah, on October 2, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on January 23, 1943, in Coalville, Utah, Glenn lived a life marked by devotion to family, dedication to education, and an enduring passion for history and community.

Glenn...

Sally Joann Laub

Sally Joann Laub

Oct 1, 2025

St. George UT - Sally "Joann" Laub, beloved wife of R. Myron Laub for 58 wonderful years (and counting), passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025. She was born on June 14, 1941, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Jeff and Emily Saunders.

Joann is survived by her devoted husband, Myron, and their four children: David Laub (Cynthia), Sara...

Preston "Lonny" Hafen

Preston "Lonny" Hafen

Sep 30, 2025

Veyo, Utah – Preston Lon "Lonny" Hafen was born September 19, 1937, to Preston Ernest Hafen and Vella Ruth Morris Hafen in St. George, Utah. He was their third child and third son. His brother, Morris Kim, passed away as an infant before Lonny was born. He was followed by three precious sisters. Their family consisted of...

Mary Carmen Wallace

Mary Carmen Wallace

Sep 29, 2025

St. George, Utah – Mary Carmen Armendariz Wallace was born July 15, 1934, in Los Angeles, California.  Mary was one of seven children born to Vincente Armendariz and Marcelina Jane Garcia.  Her brothers, Samual, Vincent and Leonard, and her two sisters, Tillie and Evelyn, preceded her in death.  Her brother, Richard Armendariz survives.

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Ann Green Buys

Ann Green Buys

Sep 27, 2025

Ann Green Buys, 71, passed peacefully surrounded by family on both sides of the veil on September 27, 2025. Ann was born on March 24, 1954, to her loving parents Fay and Julian Green. She married her husband, William Paul Buys III, on December 13, 1973; the two were sealed in the Ogden, UT Temple.