Obituaries

Apr 11, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Jose Andrade (Pepe), age 55, announce his passing on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at St. George Regional Hospital due to a battle of brain cancer. He was born on February 2, 1969 in Michoacán, Mexico to Jesus Andrade and Florentina Rivera. He was married to Rosa Elvia Torres on June 22,...

Apr 11, 2024

Apr 11, 2024

St. George, Utah – Robert Franklin Smellie, 86, embarked on the next phase of his journey with grace and readiness on Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was surrounded by his children, as he wished, and expressed his love and trust in each of them. It was a sacred experience for all who witnessed his courage, determination, faith, and gentle concern...

Apr 10, 2024

Hurricane, Utah – James Winston Downs, age 71, passed away April 10, 2024. He was born October 13,1952, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to John Winston and Betty Jean Huff Downs. He married JoleneTerry of North Ogden, Utah, on August 15, 1975, in the Provo Utah LDS Temple.Jim lived in several locations during his childhood and youth, including Columbus, Ohio; Fairborn,...

Apr 7, 2024

Don Richard Olsen, 86, of St. George, Utah, died peacefully in his home on April 7, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones.  He was born in Firth, Idaho on October 7, 1937, to Daniel Foss Olsen and Libbie Elsie Cooper.Don attended Public School in Moses Lake, Washington. He earned his bachelor’s degree in physics with a minor in mathematics...

Apr 7, 2024

Lloyd K. Laws age 75, passed away on Sunday April 7, 2024 in St. George, Utah.  He was born April 13, 1948 to Loren Kenneth Laws and Melba Mae Kirkham Laws in Provo, Utah. He married Linda Nuffer, they later divorced.Lloyd then married Connie Barnhart, May 6, 1995 and they enjoyed 29 years of marriage. Lloyd and Connie loved to...

Mar 30, 2024

Emory DeWayne Hess was born in Chula Vista, California on Tuesday, May the 27th, 1947. He left us peacefully on March 30th, 2024 at his home in Washington, Utah.

DeWayne was affectionately called Papa De by his grandchildren. He was proud to be called a child of God, husband of 59 years, a father, grandfather, great-grandfather and patriot.

He has said, "My...

Mar 29, 2024

Nola Austin Alton(80), devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed on into the arms of our loving Heavenly Father the night of Friday March 29, 2024 at the home of her son surrounded by some of her family. 

Nola was born on October 8, 1943 to Mathias Wells Austin and LoVina Ruth Larkin Austin at their home in Salmon Idaho....

Mar 28, 2024

Toby Rosenblum, 80, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024.  She was born June 22, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Leonard and Fay Chesin (nee Marks).  She married Jay Rosenblum on September 30, 1964 in Chicago, IL. 

Toby met the love of her life, Jay, in high school in 1959 and married him in 1964.  Toby raised her family in Morton Grove...

Mar 27, 2024

Jared Wain Langford, age 68 of Cedar City, Utah, died peacefully at home from cancer on March 27, 2024 at 1:44 p.m. He was born in St. George, Utah on June 25,1955 to Melvin Lavon Langford and Madge Doretta Bundy Langford. He was the first son of 10 children.  He was a sweet and gentle natured boy. He was loved by...

Mar 25, 2024

Judith Bozeman, 80, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 25, 2024. Judy, as everyone called her, was born in August 1943 in Worland, Wyoming to Joseph Edward Maudru and Dorothy Van Valkenburgh. She married Keith Bozeman on November 26, 1987 in Fremont, California.Retired from a multi-decade career at an insurance company in Los Angeles, she and Keith settled in St....

Mar 19, 2024

Deborah “Debbie” Lee Montoya, age 64, of St. George, Utah, passed away peacefully on March 19th, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Born at St. Marks Hospital (Salt Lake City, Utah) to Ezra Borman and Leah Foote on September 24th, 1959.  She was a beloved caregiver known for her strength, nurturing nature, and unconditional love. Her front porch, morning coffee,...

Mar 18, 2024

Ivins Utah - Dallas Demar Church, 89, passed away on March 18, 2024. He was born July 5, 1934, in Grass Valley, California to Fern Garfield and Dallas Church. He married his eternal companion, Mary Jensen, in the Salt Lake City Temple on May 27, 1955. Dal was raised in Grass Valley, CA & Salt Lake City, UT. He graduated from...

Mar 6, 2024

John Robert Day, better known as Bob, passed away March 6, 2024 in St. George, Utah.  He was born in 1947 to Woodrow and Phyllis E. Day.  Bob grew up in Duchesne, Utah surrounded by a large extended family.  He graduated from Duchesne High School and Utah Technical College.  Drafted into the Army, Bob was honorably discharged in 1966.   Bob...

Mar 1, 2024

Bertha Juanita Mendenhall of St. George, Utah passed away on March 1, 2024 at the age of 88. She was born on April 27, 1935 in Puyallup, Washington to Thomas Jefferson Mundell and Bertha Irene Headley. She was married to Klair Edward Mendenhall on October 2, 1971 in Long Beach California.Her love of life included gardening, crafts, shopping, traveling, and...

Feb 24, 2024

Harley Bret Atkinson, son of Bret and Christy Atkinson, passed away on February 24, 2024, with his parents by his side, in Beaver Dam, Arizona. Born on May 19, 1990, Harley's time with us was filled with his unique sense of humor, teasing, love, and countless cherished memories. Harley leaves behind a legacy of love for his sons, Kannin and...

Feb 21, 2024

I want to let everyone know that Faye L. Gilmore left this world on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. She leaves behind 3 sons, Anthony, Robert and Steven Ambrose. She also leaves a brother Dale and his wife Sarah Wolski, two sisters, Patricia and her husband Robert Nehilla and Jill with her husband Ron Herd. She also leaves multiple grandchildren and...

Feb 13, 2024

Jack Wesley Beatty born October 21, 2021 died February 13th, 2024

Jack was born in Middletown Ohio to Jacob Wesley Beatty and Courtney Kezerian Beatty on October 21, 2021. Jack was a bright spot in every place he ever went. His smile, laughs, and hugs melted hearts and everyone who got to be around him was drawn to his loving personality...

Feb 11, 2024

Sheri Lyn Christensen passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 in St. George, UT. She had battled health issues for several years but her condition deteriorated suddenly and her passing was unexpected.  

Sheri was born February 28, 1957 in Farmington, NM to Mary Lou Warren and James Floyd Buntin. Sheri and her sisters Debbie and Wendy lived for a time...

Feb 11, 2024

Donna Marie Jackman, 75, passed away on February 11, 2024 at her home in St George, Utah. 

Donna was born in Eureka, KS to Elzy and Deloris Cloyd on November 2, 1948. Donna grew up in Kansas and later moved to California and then Utah.

Donna worked as a Telephone Operator at both Pacific Bell and US West. She also earned her...