Obituaries
Courtney James Murphy
May 11, 2025
Courtney James MurphyCenterfield, Utah
Courtney James Murphy, born on February 10, 1963, in Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away peacefully in Centerfield, Utah, on May 11, 2025. He was 62 years old.
Courtney was a hardworking individual who took pride in his career. From a young age, he displayed an entrepreneurial spirit, owning his own truck through Murphy Trucking starting at just 16...
Russel J Miller
May 10, 2025
Russel MillerCentral Valley, Utah
Russel Miller, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on May 10, 2025, in Central Valley, Utah. Born on April 9, 1936, in Nephi, Utah, to Joseph George and Zenna Memmott Miller. Russel grew up in Scipio, where he graduated from Millard High School.
Throughout his life, Russel dedicated himself to his work and his family....
Pamela Dawn Sorenson
May 10, 2025
Pamela SorensonFebruary 22, 1947 – May 10, 2025Richfield, Utah
Pamela Dawn Shupe Sorenson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on May 10th, 2025, at the age of 78, due to injuries sustained in a fall. Born on February 22nd, 1947, in Salt Lake City Utah, Pam lived a full life surrounded by devoted family and friends.
Pam grew...
Vonda Madsen
May 9, 2025
Vonda Rae MadsenCenterfield, Utah
Vonda Rae Madsen, born on February 28, 1939, in Grand Junction, Colorado, has passed away peacefully in her home in Centerfield on May 9, 2025. A cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Vonda lived a life dedicated to her family and her passion for nursing.
Vonda was a dedicated person and was very proud of her becoming a LPN...
Gay Bishoff
May 8, 2025
Gay Sparks Bishoff1937 ~ 2025
Pleasant Grove, Utah --- Gay Sparks Bishoff, beloved wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma, passed away peacefully at her home on May 8, 2025 at the age of 87. She was born on September 30, 1937 in Ephraim, Utah. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Hume and Gladys Sparks and her brother Larell Sparks....
Brent Alfred Funk
May 7, 2025
Brent FunkSterling, Utah
Brent A. Funk beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away May 7, 2025 in Arvada Colorado. Brent was born July 15, 1942 in Manti, Utah the son of William and Henrietta Funk and brother of Bill Funk.
Brent was an outstanding member of the Commercial Construction Industry in Colorado. He with his longtime friend and business partner,...
Orva Thomas
May 6, 2025
Orva Howes ThomasOctober 19, 1945 – May 6, 2025
Orva Howes Thomas, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away after a battle with Dementia on May 6, 2025. She was born October 19, 1945, in East Ely, Nevada, to Arnold L. Howes and Ruby Conder Howes, the cherished youngest child and only daughter among four children with older brothers Nolan, Doyle,...
Byron Lee Danvers
May 5, 2025
Byron Lee DanversGunnison, Utah
Byron “Lee” Danvers, 81, passed away on May 5th, 2025, in Gunnison, Utah. He was born to June Wood and John “Byron” Danvers on February 6th, 1944, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Lee graduated from Granite High School in 1962 and went on to become a truck driver, later transitioning to a career as a driving instructor. In...
Robert Timothy Jensen
May 4, 2025
Robert Timothy JensenGunnison, Utah
Robert Timothy "Bob" Jensen passed away on May 4, 2025, in Gunnison, Utah. He was born on October 7, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Vernon Jack Jensen and Phyllis Marjorie Rickerd.
Bob attended Emery High School and later served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Lansing Michigan Mission. He...

Marcus Lester Anderson
May 4, 2025
MARCUS LESTER ANDERSON, 41, OF SIGURD, passed away May 4, 2025 — CREMATION will be held in the Magleby Mortuary and Cremation Center — MEMORIAL SERVICES will be held at a later date — FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti
Shirley Ann Harriet Long
May 4, 2025
Shirley Ann Harriet Mickelson LongDecember 15, 1939 – May 4, 2025
Shirley Ann Harriet Mickelson Long, 85, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025. Born on December 15, 1939, in Gunnison, Utah, Shirley was a woman whose kindness, warmth, and love touched all who knew her.
She was the daughter of Clarence and Jeanie Mickelson, who instilled in her the values of...
David Kay Kimball
May 2, 2025
David Kay KimballNovember 12, 1940 – May 2, 2025
David Kay Kimball, 84, a lifelong resident of Richfield, Utah, passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2025, after a 10-year battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of service, kindness, and dedication to his family, friends and community. Born on November 12, 1940, to Royal and Fern Speakman Kimball, Kay...
Shirley Ann Chidester
May 2, 2025
Shirley Ann ChidesterPanguitch, Utah
Shirley Ann was born on June 5, 1936 to Wallace and Willmetta (Billie) Owens Miller in Panguitch, Utah. She passed away May 2, 2025 at the Garfield Memorial Care Center. The family wishes to express their gratitude to all of the staff at the Care Center that took care of her the last few years of her...
Barbara Talbot
May 2, 2025
Barbara TalbotPanguitch, Utah
Barbara Talbot was born December 4, 1946 in Panguitch, Utah to Stanley Elias and Mamie Norton Talbot. She passed away May 2, 2025 in Panguitch, Utah.
Barbara graduated from Panguitch High School, College of Southern Utah, now Southern Utah University, and Northern Arizona University. She was a teacher and librarian for 36 years in schools in Utah and Arizona.
She...
Scott Pickett
May 1, 2025
Scott Hal PickettGunnison, Utah
Scott Hal Pickett, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, was born on May 14, 1976, in Murray, Utah. He passed away on May 1, 2025, in Gunnison, Utah, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy that will be remembered by all who knew him.
Scott led a life rich with passion and dedication. He grew up and...
DeLaina Minchey
Apr 30, 2025
DeLaina MincheyRichfield, Utah
DeLaina Minchey, a beloved soul and cherished matriarch, departed from this world on April 30, 2025, in Richfield, Utah. Born on January 27, 1945, in the quaint town of McKinnon, Wyoming, DeLaina personified a spirit imbued with compassion and warmth, effortlessly instilling love and joy into the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Her educational...
Gloria Gubler
Apr 29, 2025
Gloria Jo Benson GublerApril 29, 1941 – April 29, 2025
Gloria Jo Benson Gubler, age 84, passed away peacefully on her birthday, April 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Central Valley, Utah. Born in Ely, Nevada, to Owen Stubbs Benson and Alice Johnson Benson, Gloria lived a life of deep faith, devoted service, and boundless love for her family...

Janet Miner Miller
Apr 28, 2025
JANET MINER MILLER, 89, FORMERLY OF MANTI, passed away April 28, 2025 in Ammon ID — FUNERAL SERVICES will be Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Spring Hollow 2nd Ward, 1152 N 400 W, American Fork — VIEWINGS will be Friday May 9 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm and Saturday morning prior to services from 10:00 -...
Maurine Gramse
Apr 28, 2025
Maurine GramseRichfield, Utah
Maurine Hansen Gramse, formerly of Richfield, Utah, passed away on April 28, 2025 in Bountiful, Utah. Mom was born at her home in Central Valley, Utah on August 8, 1935, to Albert Hansen and Geneil Miller Hansen. She married Charles Duane Gramse on March 19th, 1954. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple.
She was an active...
Helen Dawn Palma
Apr 27, 2025
Helen Dawn PalmaReno, Nevada
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Helen D Palma on April 27, 2025.
She held many titles in her lifetime; mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She often operated in the background of life, rarely seeking the credit due to her contributions.
The affects of her loss for those close to her will truly...