Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in St. George, Hurricane, and surrounding Southern Utah communities
Gloria Jean Jones
May 12, 2021
Hurricane, Utah - On May 12, 2021 at 5:25 a.m. God opened the heavens and took home one of his treasured Angels. Gloria Jean Jones, 79, passed into her loving father's arms while surrounded by her family in St. George, Utah.
Gloria was born in Gonzalez, California on October 14, 1941,...
Wilma Bowler Leavitt
May 12, 2021
St. George, Utah – Wilma Bowler Leavitt, age 93, passed away May 12, 2021 at the home of her son, David Leavitt, in St. George, Utah surrounded by her family. She was born August 15, 1927 in St. George, Utah to Richard "Dick" Bowler and Ella Jane Hunt.
When she was...
Duane Kenneth Rees
May 9, 2021
St. George, Utah - Duane Kenneth Rees passed away May 9, 2021, surrounded by his family, following a valiant fight with cancer. Duane was born in Rifle, Colorado, August 24,1941. He grew up on a ranch which established the foundation of a lifelong work ethic. He fell in love with and was sealed to Sandra...
Daryl Thomas Clove
May 9, 2021
Resident of Henderson, NV; Daryl passed in his sleep on May 9, 2021, in his second home in Enterprise, UT, at the age of 71.
Daryl was born on January 12, 1950, to Thomas Alvy and Thelma Neilson Clove in Provo, UT, where his father was playing football for BYU. Daryl grew up...
Richard Earl Howard
May 9, 2021
Hurricane, Utah – Richard Earl Howard, 88, passed away on May 9, 2021. He was born December 3, 1932 to Perry Homer and Garnet Neher Howard in Springfield, Illinois.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hurricane Three Falls Ward Chapel, 1178 So. 700 W. (Heritage Chapel), Hurricane, Utah....
Zane Hsin Mcquivey
May 9, 2021
St. George, Utah - Zane Hsin McQuivey passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 from injuries sustained in an accident.
Zane was born on August 10, 2006 in Tainan, Taiwan to a loving mother. He spent the first few months of his life in the Good Shepherd Sister's St. Lucy Center...
Ronald E. Hagler, Lt Col,Usaf (Ret)
May 6, 2021
Ivins, Utah - Ron made his final flight West as he "Slipped the surly bonds of earth, reached out and touched the face of GOD," on May 6, 2021. He was born in Murphysboro, IL December 16, 1933 to George R. Hagler and Nadeen Ward. Ron attended Murphysboro Township High School and married his high...
Nancy Earl Thomas
May 6, 2021
Hurricane, Utah – Nancy Earl Thomas entered her heavenly estate on May 6, 2021 while surrounded by her family.
An endowed member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she is the firstborn child of Harold Leavitt Earl and Hortense Clinger Earl, followed by two sisters and a brother....
Lori Jo Hendricks
May 5, 2021
St. George - It is with great sadness that the family of Lori Jo Hendricks announces her passing after a brief illness, on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at the age of 61 years. She was born May 31, 1959.
Lori will be lovingly remembered by her dear friend, Art Martinez; her...
Robert Bruce Frei
May 3, 2021
Santa Clara, Utah – Robert Bruce Frei "Bud", son of Clawson and Valda Baker Frei passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 3, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Davis Frei and their children: Gina (Fred) Roberts, Greg (Katherine) Frei, and Lisa (Dennis) Mitchell; grandchildren: Dan (Crystal) Roberts, Janessa (Josh) Borgeson,...
Linna Gubler Rosenlof
May 3, 2021
Santa Clara - Linna Gubler Rosenlof was an extraordinary woman, elect lady, and example to many. She was the loving mother of 5, grandmother to 24, great-grandmother to 71, great-great-grandmother to 2, and sister to 4 remaining siblings: Cleopha Lebaron, Edna Hunt, Fawn Mitchell, and Rita Hansen. She left this earth life at the age of 92...
Edna Ruesch Neilson
May 3, 2021
Washington/Lehi – Edna Ruesch Neilson, 90, of Lehi, Utah, passed away on May 3, 2021 surrounded by her family.
Edna was born on November 8, 1930 to Hyrum and Bessie Ruesch in Springdale, Utah. After graduating from Hurricane High school in 1949, she studied at Dixie College and finished her Bachelor...
Carol Stevens Cottam
Apr 29, 2021
St. George, Utah – Our dear mother, Carol Stevens Cottam, at home and surrounded by loved ones passed from this life to join her eternal companion Alvin, on April 29, 2021. Carol was born in Red Mesa, Colorado August 5, 1929 to Daniel Edward and Virga Roberts Stevens. After graduation from high school in Polson,...
Ann Marie Martin Mathews
Apr 28, 2021
St. George, Utah – Ann Marie Martin Mathews, lovingly known as "Annie", was born on December 5, 1980, in Las Vegas, NV to Gregory Alan Martin and Sarah Lynne Cooper. Annie spent most of her childhood in Martinez, California, then lived in Las Vegas well into adulthood. She spent the last 12 years of her...
Bette Joyce Shearer
Apr 28, 2021
Hurricane, Utah - Bette Joyce Shearer, 85, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, April 28, 2021.
Bette was a long time resident of Hurricane, UT and lived in Saint George, UT, and Las Vegas, NV. She was the daughter of Huel Heber Christensen and Mary Lerena Andrews Christensen. She was born...
Laurel Hepworth Stratton
Apr 25, 2021
Hurricane – Laurel Hepworth Stratton, 89, passed away April 25, 2021. She was born February 1, 1932 in Mt. Carmel, Utah to Sarilla Gifford and Oren Hepworth. She married Neil J. Stratton on December 22, 1953 in Henderson, Nevada. They were later sealed in the St. George Temple. Laurel attended school in Hurricane, Utah.
...Boyd Hayes Brown
Apr 25, 2021
Washington – Boyd was born on 18 April 1931 in West Warren, Utah. His family moved to Vale, Oregon when he was five. There he met Charilla Browning and they became fast friends. Boyd served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the North Central States Mission. He married Charilla...
Peggy Pitchforth Steele
Apr 23, 2021
Peggy Ann Pitchforth Steele was born on February 4, 1943, in Glendale, California, the adored first child of Shirl H. and Bernice M. Pitchforth. After a long illness, she passed away peacefully at home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, April 23, 2021, at the age of 78.
Peggy was a toddler when her parents...
Paul Bentley Jensen
Apr 23, 2021
St. George – Paul Bentley Jensen passed away peacefully, after a long and courageous fight with cancer at home with his family on April 23, 2021. Paul was born on March 3, 1938 to loving parents Kenneth and Margaret Jensen in Logandale, Nevada. Growing up on a farm and in a Christ-centered home, Paul gained...
Valine Ellis
Apr 22, 2021
CELEBRATING VALINE'S LIFE
St. George, Utah – Valine Ellis, 99, passed away April 22, 2021. She was born in Delta, Utah on January 8, 1922 to Ila Anderson Cahoon and Charles Wallace Cahoon. She spent her childhood climbing trees, riding horses and swimming in the irrigation ditches. She would...


