Obituaries

Cloyd Rudolph Colby

Cloyd Rudolph Colby

Jan 26, 2026

CLOYD LAYDEN COLBY, 93, OF LAGUNA HILLS, CA/RICHFIELD passed away January 26, 2026 — GRAVESIDE SERVICES ARE PENDING — BURIAL WILL BE in the Richfield Cemetery — FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti

J Golden Tanner

J Golden Tanner

Jan 25, 2026

J GOLDEN TANNER---- passed away January 25, 2026 — GRAVESIDE SERVICES are pending for Monday, February 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Richfield City Cemetery with Military Honors — FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti

Nancy Houston

Nancy Houston

Jan 25, 2026

NANCY HOUSTON, 69, OF PANGUITCH passed away January 25, 2026 — SERVICES ARE PENDING FOR FEBUARY 7th — BURIAL WILL BE in the Panguitch city Cemetery — FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti

Kathleen Sorensen

Kathleen Sorensen

Jan 22, 2026

Kathy Roberts Sorensen (84), born August 6, 1941, in Annabella, Utah, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved daughter of Alden and Clarice Roberts and the second oldest of seven children. She and her siblings shared a closeness that has endured throughout their lives and influenced the way she raised her...

Greg John Southwick

Greg John Southwick

Jan 21, 2026

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, coach, and friend, Greg John Southwick, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2026. He was born on September 6, 1965, in Cedar City, UT, and lived a life defined by service, leadership, and deep love for his family, faith, and community.

Greg graduated from Richfield High School, class of 1984. He was...

Brenda Joy Fish Frye

Brenda Joy Fish Frye

Jan 21, 2026

Brenda Joy Fish Frye, affectionately known as “NEAN,” departed this earthly realm on January 21, 2026, in her cherished home in Sigurd, Utah, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, love, and an indomitable spirit. Born on June 15, 1956, amid the breathtaking landscapes of Huntington, Utah, Brenda grew up with a strong sense of community and a passion for the...

Brett Simpson McCall

Brett Simpson McCall

Jan 18, 2026

Brett Simpson McCall, 54, of Manti, Utah, passed away on January 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Brett was born on July 24, 1971, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Steven and Sharon McCall.

From a young age, he was driven, disciplined, and drawn to challenge. At 17, he joined the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country during...

Jo Ann Pollock Knaphus

Jo Ann Pollock Knaphus

Jan 17, 2026

Jo Ann Pollock Knaphus, 79, passed away on January 17, 2026, in Richfield.

Jo Ann was born in Richfield on April 15, 1946, to Glen Joseph Pollock and Peggy Ann Howard. As the eldest of eight children, she was the heart of a large and close-knit family, a role she embraced with love and dedication throughout her life.

Jo Ann married David...

Grant Spendlove

Grant Spendlove

Jan 17, 2026

GRANT SPENDLOVE, 55, OF CIRCLEVILLE, UT, passed away January 16, 2026 — CREMATION SERVICES ARE PENDING and will be announced by Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti

Todd Lee Merriam

Todd Lee Merriam

Jan 13, 2026

Manti lost another resident to cancer and many other illnesses. Todd Lee Merriam passed away on January 13, 2026, at Mount Pleasant Hospital.

Todd was the son of Edgar Andrew (Drew) Merriam and Joy Louise Christensen Merriam. He was born on February 5, 1961, in Mount Pleasant.

He has a sister, Sandi (Keith) Nunley, Koosherm, Utah, Brother Troy (Patty) Merriam, Mesa, Arizona....

Betty Lou Anderton Baker

Betty Lou Anderton Baker

Jan 12, 2026

Betty Lou Anderton Baker, 100, passed away at the home of her grandson Damon and his wife Marla Baker, in Elsinore, Utah, on January 12, 2026. She was born on October 14, 1925, in Elsinore, Utah, to Don Smith and Hazel Fern Levie Anderton. She married Calvin Coolidge Baker on September 23, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah, while he...

Dennis Calvert Bell

Dennis Calvert Bell

Jan 9, 2026

Dennis (Denny) Calvert Bell, the oldest of six children of Ronald Hal and Mary Ireta Anderson, was born in Salt Lake City, UT October 27, 1944. He passed away peacefully at Monroe Canyon Assisted Living in Monroe, Utah, on January 9, 2026, at the age of 81.

Denny loved anything about the outdoors. He spent a lot of time from his...

Kasha Rose Guild

Kasha Rose Guild

Jan 9, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kasha Rose Guild. During Kasha's life, she loved very deeply. She had a laugh and smile that was felt by all those who came in contact with her.

Kasha was born on March 20, 1993, to Vicky Lynn Guild and Edward Reiter. She was their only child and grew up...

Thelma Jean Rowley

Thelma Jean Rowley

Jan 8, 2026

Thelma Jean Rowley, 84, passed away January 8, 2026, in Monroe, Utah. She was born June 1, 1941, in Richfield, Utah, to Ruth Roskelley and William Herman Rowley. She was the second child in the family, following her sister Ann. Ten years later, after many prayers by both girls, her younger sister Marjorie was born.

Jean grew up in a safe,...

Steven A Black

Steven A Black

Jan 8, 2026

Steven A. Black, age 78, passed away at the home of his daughter, Tammy, on January 8, 2026, in Eagle Mountain, Utah. He was born in Salina, Utah, on September 7, 1947, to Boyd A. Black and Mary Katherine Barger-Black.

Steve grew up on a ranch west of Torrey, Utah, where he developed a lifelong love for the land, hard work,...

Kenny Stevens

Kenny Stevens

Jan 7, 2026

Kenny was born in Richfield on November 16, 1983. He passed away in his home in Tallahassee on January 7, 2026.From the hills and mountains of the Sevier Valley to chasing alligators in Tallahassee, Kenny found his peace and solace in the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved being outdoors, doing anything from scouting to hiking...

Evanell "Evie" Schow

Evanell "Evie" Schow

Jan 7, 2026

Evanell Smith Schow, fondly known as Evie, passed away on January 7, 2026, in Panguitch, Utah, surrounded by love after a long struggle with medical difficulties. She was born on December 14, 1938, in Henrieville, Utah. Her life was a testament to the enduring spirit of love and dedication, qualities that she carried throughout her remarkable journey.

Evie began her career...

John "Jack" Hougaard

John "Jack" Hougaard

Jan 6, 2026

On January 6, 2026, John “Jack” Louis Hougaard passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 93. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Jack lived a long life defined by service, craftsmanship, curiosity, and deep love for family and the outdoors.

Jack was born on July 14, 1932, in Manti, Utah, to Florence Margaret Christensen and Louis Hansen...

Rebecca Knott

Rebecca Knott

Jan 5, 2026

REBECCA KNOTT, 76, OF CORONA, CA/ MARYSVALE passed away January 5, 2026 — GRAVESIDE SERVICES ARE PENDING the week of January 26, 2026 — BURIAL WILL BE in the Marysvale Cemetery — FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti

Kamden Clair Taylor

Kamden Clair Taylor

Jan 3, 2026

A life ended far too early, Kamden Clair Taylor passed away on Saturday, January 3, following a tragic accident.

Kamden was born on February 23 2006, to loving parents Holly Cox Taylor and Kerry Taylor in St George, Utah. From the very beginning, Kamden was stubborn, fearless, and determined, traits that defined everything he did. He found endless ways to annoy...