Obituaries

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

Holly Marie Farr

Holly Marie Farr

Dec 24, 2020

St. George, UT – Holly Marie Angelo Farr passed away on December 24, 2020 in St. George, Utah. She was born on September 9, 1997 in North Charleston, South Carolina to Joseph and Barbara Angelo.

She grew up in California and moved to Utah when she was a teenager. When the...

Faye Howell Vernon

Faye Howell Vernon

Dec 23, 2020

Ivins, Utah – In the early morning of December 23, 2020 our sweet angel mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.

Our mother was a graceful woman known for her great love, care and concern for all. She was especially devoted to her family. Everyone who knew her...

Mckenna Michelle Nielson

Mckenna Michelle Nielson

Dec 22, 2020

St. George, Utah – McKenna Michelle Nielson, 18, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was born September 24, 2002 in St. George, Utah to the late Russell Douglas and Joanna Leary Nielson.

McKenna had Cerebral Palsy. But no matter her limitations, McKenna always was the strongest one in the room....

Ruth Alleman Carpenter

Ruth Alleman Carpenter

Dec 22, 2020

St. George - Ruth Alleman Carpenter, age 98, passed away on December 22, 2020 due to Cardiovascular Disease. She was born November 30, 1922 in Nounan, ID to Abraham and Elizabeth Buehler Alleman, the youngest of six children.

At age 19 she moved to Southern California where she met Alan Carpenter. Two months after their first date...

Louie Hong Tan

Louie Hong Tan

Dec 21, 2020

Santa Clara, Utah – Louie Hong Tan, 85, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth. Louie was born April 1, 1935 in Indonesia to Joseph T.K.Tan and Lisa P. Nio.

A Rosary will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a...

Raymon Dale Cox

Raymon Dale Cox

Dec 21, 2020

St. George, Utah - Raymon Dale Cox, 78, peacefully returned to his Heavenly home on December 21, 2020, in St George, Utah, surrounded by loved ones at his home. He was born March 25, 1942, to Hyrum and Nellie Cox in St George, Utah, at McGregor Hospital. He was the fourth of eight children.

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Camilla Lee Ohlwiller

Camilla Lee Ohlwiller

Dec 18, 2020

Camilla Lee Ohlwiler, 96, passed away December 18, 2020 in St. George, Utah. She was born on October 7, 1924, to Franklin Lee and Amarilla Hamblin in Southgate, California. She was the last surviving direct granddaughter of Jacob Hamblem. She married Doyle Ohlwiler August 8, 1945 in the Logan Utah Temple. He preceded her in death February...

Brian Kent Howells

Brian Kent Howells

Dec 18, 2020

Mesquite, NV – Brian K Howells, 63, passed away December 18, 2020. He was born October 14, 1957 in Jerome, Idaho to Garnet and Beth Howells. He married Laura in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 22, 2005

Brian grew up in Rock Springs, Wyoming and later moved to San Diego, California....

Michael John Sorenson

Michael John Sorenson

Dec 17, 2020

St. George, Utah - Michael John Sorenson, 66, died December 17, 2020, in St. George, UT. He was born April 10, 1954, in Ogden, UT, to Glen and Ethel Sorenson.

Michael John Sorenson, 66, died December 17, 2020, in St. George, UT. He was born April 10, 1954, in Ogden, UT, to Glen...

Elmer James Gollmer

Elmer James Gollmer

Dec 17, 2020

St. George – Elmer James "Jim" Gollmer, 92, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his home in Las Vegas, NV. He was born in Elk Creek Township, PA on August 1, 1928 to his parents John and Pearl Clayson Gollmer. He was the last surviving sibling of his seven brothers and sisters.

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Nita Hughey Lee

Nita Hughey Lee

Dec 15, 2020

St. George - Nita Hughey Lee, 95 passed away on December 15, 2020. She was born on December 21, 1924 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Oran Hughey and Ruth Ryborg.   She grew up in Ada, Oklahoma.

Nita graduated from high hchool early at age 17.   She was offered a music scholarship (voice), but decided to move...

Alan Raymond Harter

Alan Raymond Harter

Dec 12, 2020

St. George, Utah - Alan Raymond Harter, beloved husband of Mary Harter, passed away peacefully at their residence in St. George, Utah on December 12, 2020.

Alan was born on March 5, 1937, to parents Alvin and Lydia in Cedar City, Utah. He excelled in education from an early age and...

Richard "Raider Rick" Karl Petty

Richard "Raider Rick" Karl Petty

Dec 11, 2020

Veyo, Utah – Richard Karl Petty, aka Raider Rick, 62, passed away December 11, 2020, due to an unknown tragic accident. He was born in San Bernardino, California to Oris Karl Petty and Barbara Gayle Todd.

Richard joined the Army at a young age and enjoyed his time in the service....

Hayden Craig Smith

Hayden Craig Smith

Dec 8, 2020

St. George, Utah - Hayden Craig Smith, 26, of St. George, Utah, passed away on December 8, 2020. He was born in Delta, Utah, on May 15, 1994. Hayden was raised in Diamond Valley, Utah where he spent time finding and creating adventures in the surrounding hills with his siblings and friends. Hayden loved, and...

Rebecca Ann Mackelprang

Rebecca Ann Mackelprang

Dec 7, 2020

LaVerkin, Utah - Rebecca Ann Mackelprang, 64, of La Verkin, Utah passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. A visitation will be held Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St George Blvd. Funeral services will begin right after at 2:00 pm.

She...

Phillip Ansel Cunningham

Phillip Ansel Cunningham

Dec 6, 2020

St. George - Phillip Ansel Cunningham, 89, passed away peacefully at home in St. George on December 6, 2020.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and many nieces, nephews and friends, all of whom considered him their "Uncle Phil."

Phil was born May 29, 1931, in...

Zebulun Blevins, Jr.

Zebulun Blevins, Jr.

Dec 4, 2020

Hurricane, Utah - On Friday, December 4, 2020, Zebulun Blevins Jr., passed away at age 14. Zeb was born April 13, 2006 in St. George, Utah to Kasey Ferguson and Zebulun Blevins Sr.

Zeb Jr. had a passion for riding his bike, or his scooter, and just about anything that included...

Perry John Chadburn

Perry John Chadburn

Dec 3, 2020

Veyo, Utah – Perry John Chadburn passed away on December 3, 2020. He was born on May 21, 1947, in St. George, Utah, to Metta and Marvin Chadburn.  Perry grew up in Veyo, Utah where he attended schools in St. George. During his younger years, if he wasn't causing mischief with his friend Neto, he...

Keith Arthur Parke

Keith Arthur Parke

Dec 2, 2020

Henderson, NV – Keith Arthur Parke passed away Wednesday, De­cember 2, 2020, in his sleep, while surrounded by his beloved children. He was born April 5, 1943 in Long Beach, California with his twin brother Kent Clarence Parke. Born to loving parents, Sarah Kathryn McCarty and Keith Hatch Parke.

After Keith...

Karl Stephen Sorenson

Karl Stephen Sorenson

Dec 2, 2020

St. George – Karl Stephen Sorenson, 72, passed away, December 2, 2020, in St. George, Utah. He was born January 4, 1948, to Andrew and Clara Graf Sorenson.

Karl lived his entire life in Utah's Dixie. He enjoyed sports, following Dixie State's football team and the Green Bay Packers. He loved...