Obituaries
Karen Evelyn Black
Sep 9, 2025
Karen Evelyn BlackSalina, Utah - Karen Evelyn Black, 84, passed away September 9, 2025
Karen was born on October 21, 1940, in North Hampton, Massachusetts, to Walter and Phyllis Duso.
Karen began working when she was 16 in a medical facility until 1960, when she met the love of her life, James Black.
They married and spent 61 years together until he passed...

Calvin Eric Thompson
Aug 28, 2025
CALVIN ERIC THOMPSON, OF VIRGINIA , passed away August 28, 2025 — FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Pleasant Grove at the Church on 1106 E. 200 S. — BURIAL WILL BE in the Manti City Cemetery at 4:00 p.m. with Military Honors — FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and, Manti
Helen Patricia Tracy
Jul 7, 2025
HELEN PATRICIA TRACY (to her friends “Patsy”), beloved mother, grandmother, patriot, and valiant daughter of God passed through that thin veil between this life and the next on 7 July 2025, in Provo Rehabilitation and Nursing, Provo, Utah.
Although she had had many strokes and mild heart attacks throughout life that would’ve stopped most, mom always managed with a “Rocky” like...

Boyd Halverson
Sep 9, 2025
BOYD HALVERSON, 86, OF AXTEL, passed away September 9, 2025 — CREMATION WILL BE held in the Magleby Mortuary and Cremation Center — MEMORIAL SERVICES ARE PENDING— FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti
Carol Lynn Bell Oldroyd
Sep 8, 2025
Carol Lynne Bell Oldroyd was born to Thomas Lowell and Crystal Mary (Beutler) Bell on May 23, 1939, in Salt Lake City. She passed away on September 8, 2025, in Richfield, Utah. As a child, she lived in various places until she was seven, when the family moved to Richfield, Utah. She graduated from Richfield High School in 1957. She married Jack M. Oldroyd on May 24,...
Paul R. Swalberg
Sep 4, 2025
Paul Richard Swalberg graduated from his mortal journey in Panguitch, Utah, on September 4th, 2025, at the age of 79, surrounded by his loved ones.He was born May 25, 1946, in Cedar City, Utah, to Fred A. and Helen Richards Swalberg. He was the 3rd child of four children. He had two older sisters, Karen Roberts and Carma Puffer, and...
Fred John Peterson
Sep 4, 2025
Fred John Peterson
December 14, 1946 - September 4, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Fred John Peterson announces his passing on September 4, 2025. Fred, 78, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, after years of bravely battling multiple health issues.
Fred was born to Theda Eva Ney and John William Peterson in Tooele, Utah,...
Beth Neal
Sep 1, 2025
Beth Jensen Neal, a woman defined by her kind heart and a deep love for her family and animals, passed away on September 1, 2025, at the age of 93. She spent her final days in Mount Pleasant, Utah, surrounded by the love of her family.Born to Glen and Erma Jensen on December 11, 1931, in Ferron, Utah, Beth lived a...
Carrie McConnell
Aug 30, 2025
Carrie Lee McConnell
Richfield, Utah
Carrie Lee McConnell of Richfield passed away on August 30, 2025, surrounded in love by her family and friends. Carrie was born to Keith Dean and Carol Loraine Christensen McConnell on February 15, 1960 at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington. She was the third of seven children.
Carrie was a special person full of love, laughter...
Roberta Utley
Aug 30, 2025
withRoberta ObituaryJuly 4th, 1938August 30, 2025
Roberta was born on the Fourth of July, 1938, to Elbert and Winona Sorenson of Koosharem, Utah. She and her twin sister, Elberta (who was her total opposite, but they made a good team), joined big sisters Maureen and Melda. Later, siblings Iris, Bill, Ole, and Elizabeth came along.
Roberta met LaVoy Utley in 1955 when...
Dixie James
Aug 29, 2025
Dixie Lou James
Manti, UT
With hearts full of love and gratitude toward our beautiful and beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, we announce the passing of our sweet Dixie Lou James, on August 29, 2025.
Dixie was born on October 20, 1937 to Devona Lena and Kenneth LaMar Keisel, the eighth of sixteen children. Raised in a bustling and loving home, she...
Raymond Finch
Aug 28, 2025
Raymond Merlin Finch, age 87, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Raymond was born on October 6, 1937, in Walker Mine, California. He graduated from Lincoln High School, where he would soon meet the love of his life, Katherine Penrod Finch. The two shared 65 wonderful years of marriage, building a life rooted in...
Misil Kim Payne Beckstrom
Aug 26, 2025
Misil Kim Payne Beckstrom, age 52, returned home to her Heavenly Father on August 26, 2025. She was born on October 15, 1972, in Seoul, South Korea, and at just six months old was joyfully welcomed into the loving arms of Mike and Unsil Payne through adoption. From that moment on, she was cherished as a precious part of the...
Marian Lorensen
Aug 26, 2025
MARIAN CRISP LORENSEN, sweet mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother of Roy, Utah, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on August 26, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born in Spring City, Utah, on November 28, 1927, to George Thomas and Ferril Margaret Crisp, the third of eleven children.
She spent her youth on the family farm...
Thomas "Tom" Payne
Aug 22, 2025
Thomas (Tom) Kellan Payne Monroe, Utah
Thomas “Tom” Kellan Payne, age 84, passed away on August 22, 2025.
Tom was born at home, 95 East 3rd South in Monroe, to Elwood Thomas Payne and Myrle Hunt Payne on November 9, 1940. In 1959, he married the love of his life, Merrily Brox. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple in...
Merrill D. Hooper
Aug 20, 2025
MERRILL D HOOPER, 94 , passed away August 19, 2025 — A VIEWING will be held next Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at the Magleby Mortuary Chapel 50 S 100 W Richfield, Utah— GRAVESIDE SERVICES will be held at 11:00 am Friday on August 29, 2025 at the Monroe City Cemetery 512 N 400 E Monroe,...
Greg Fullmer
Aug 18, 2025
Gregory Harold Fullmer, age 80, of Circleville, Utah, returned peacefully to his Heavenly Father on August 18, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1944, in Circleville, Utah, to Harold Barlow “Shine” Fullmer and Burdean Young Fullmer.
Greg grew up in Circleville, where he developed a lifelong love of family, faith, and the outdoors. He graduated from Piute High School and...

Rajandeep Singh
Aug 15, 2025
RAJANDEEP SINGH, 22, OF CALIFORNIA/INDIA, passed away August 15, 2025 — MEMORIAL SERVICES will be held at a later date in his home country of INDIA — FUNERAL DIRECTORS: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and, Manti
Sherry Mae Oldroyd Richards
Aug 14, 2025
Sherry Mae Oldroyd Richards, age 77, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, in Murray, Utah. Born on July 19, 1948, in Salina, Utah, Sherry lived a life marked by resilience and love for her family.
Sherry spent her early childhood in Aurora, Utah, attending school there until the 5th grade before moving to Richfield. She graduated from Richfield High School...
Louise Torgersen
Aug 14, 2025
Louise Sorensen Torgersen was born on January 16, 1943, in Richfield, Utah, to Harold J. and Blanche Rickenbach Sorensen. She is the middle child and sister to Michael H. Sorensen (deceased) and Charlotte Sorensen Chaffin. Her mortal test concluded in St. George, Utah, on August 14, 2025. She fought a good fight, finished her course, and kept the faith. She...