Obituaries

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

Kenneth Ronald Jensen

Kenneth Ronald Jensen

Nov 7, 2025

St. George, Utah – Kenneth Ronald Jensen, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away suddenly Friday, November 7, 2025.

Ron was born January 15, 1973, to Paul and Joyce Jensen. He grew up in the shadow of the red hills of southern Utah, riding bikes, playing basketball, and being...

Nola Chamberlain Covington

Nola Chamberlain Covington

Nov 4, 2025

Nola Chamberlain Covington died peacefully at the age of 102 on November 4, 2025, at home in Hurricane, Utah. On July 23, 1923, she was born in Kanab, Utah to Edward Leo Chamberlain and Cora Esplin, joining two older sisters, Ioan and Roma, followed by two younger brothers, Kelton and Von Del. Nola was raised in Kanab...

Dixie Anderson Koroulis Koontz

Dixie Anderson Koroulis Koontz

Nov 3, 2025

St George UT - Dixie Anderson Koroulis Koontz, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in St. George, Utah November 3, 2025.  Dixie was a delightful, happy and always upbeat person.  She was born on July 20, 1939, to Ervin and Florence Anderson in Heber City, Utah.  Dixie grew up in the beautiful Heber Valley and spent...

Sidney Kay Smith Creer

Sidney Kay Smith Creer

Nov 3, 2025

St. George, UT – Sidney Kay Smith Creer was born October 15, 1934, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Emory Clarence and Verland Edith Evans Smith. She grew up on her family's ranch near Strawberry Reservoir. That ranch remained one of her favorite places; she and her family would continue to gather there nearly each of Sidney's...

Lavon Elaine Garrison Edner

Lavon Elaine Garrison Edner

Nov 2, 2025

Las Vegas, Neveda - Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend,  LaVon Elaine Garrison Edner, 88, of California and Toquerville, Utah, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025. LaVon was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with family.

She was the mother of five children and spent much of...

Linda K. Frantzen

Linda K. Frantzen

Nov 2, 2025

Saint George, Utah — Linda K. Frantzen, 78, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, in the home she shared with her daughter, surrounded by the love of family and friends.

Born on May 21, 1947, in Kewanee, Illinois, Linda was raised by her grandparents, James and Mary Jane Watson. On February 22,...

Jeffrey Jay Butler

Jeffrey Jay Butler

Nov 2, 2025

Jeffrey Jay Butler, beloved spouse, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away in Ivins, Utah, on Sunday, November 2, 2025, following a sudden stroke. Jeff was born in Springville, Utah to Marvin Jay Butler and Myra Lazelle Knight on July 30, 1946. Jeff lived his life with energy, compassion, wisdom, and love. He devoted his time to...

Ada Juanita Myers Partridge

Ada Juanita Myers Partridge

Nov 1, 2025

Ada Juanita "Nita" Myers Partridge, 87, of St. George, Utah, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 1, 2025.

Born July 10, 1938, in Salem, Missouri, to Marvin and Lillie Myers, she was the cherished baby of the family with four older brothers—Earl, Marvin, Ken, and Lee—who doted...

James Michael Little

James Michael Little

Oct 31, 2025

James Michael Little died Friday, October 31, 2025 after dealing with respiratory and cardiac complications. He died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his wife and two children in Hurricane, Utah.

Born in Moorestown, NJ, James was raised by his mother, Dorothy McGann Wetherill (deceased), and stepfather, Paul Wetherill (deceased). He graduated from Moorestown High School in...

Joann Wagner

Joann Wagner

Oct 31, 2025

Joann Wagner, 96, of St. George, Utah, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025. She was born to Clarence and Dora Anderson in Duluth, Minnesota. As a child, Joann moved to the Highland Park area of Los Angeles, California with her mother and brother Dwayne ("Andy").

In her younger years, Joann enjoyed traveling...

Alta Stoddard Earl

Alta Stoddard Earl

Oct 31, 2025

Washington, Utah – Our beloved mother, Alta Stoddard Earl, peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father on October 31, 2025, at the age of 96.

She was born in West Point, Utah on December 11, 1928, to Louis M. Stoddard and Lillie Agnes Flint, being delivered in the family home by her Grandmother Edith...

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...