Obituaries

Anna Pollock

Anna Pollock

Mar 5, 2025

Anna PollockPanguitch, Utah

     Anna Louise Gass Pollock, 87, passed away on March 5, 2025, at 11:16 pm in Panguitch, next to her devoted sweetheart, Stanley Pollock of 62½ years. Anna was born on November 12, 1937, at their tiny cozy two-room home in Circleville, to Eugene and Blanche Collings Gass, where she grew up with her older brother Larry...

Carolyn June Gray

Carolyn June Gray

Mar 4, 2025

Carolyn GrayPanguitch, Utah

Carolyn Gray, 81, of Panguitch, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, surrounded by family. Born December 4, 1943 in Bakersfield, CA, she is survived by her devoted husband, Dale Gray; sons Ed (Sue) Callies, Gary Callies, and Jerry Callies; and bonus children: Donna (Donny) Clinton, Elizabeth (Jeremy) Withers, Dale (Jody) Gray, James (Sylvanna) Gray, Heather Gray, Melody...

Callene Michaud

Callene Michaud

Mar 4, 2025

Callene MichaudCenterfield, Utah

Callene Michaud (Bird), 74, rode her way to meet her parents in heaven on March 4, 2025. Callene passed peacefully at Gunnison Hospital in the arms of her sister Michelle and her nephew Devin. She was born November 16, 1950, in Richfield, Utah, to Elwood Bliss and Barbara Jean Bird.

Callene is survived by her son, Andre Michaud; her...

Marvin Joe Porter

Marvin Joe Porter

Mar 3, 2025

Marvin PorterEscalante, Utah

Marvin Joe Porter, 82, the husband of the late Gloria Porter passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025 in Panguitch. He was born on May 9, 1942 in Escalante, to Orland “Whitey” and Maralda Chesnut Porter. He spent his childhood growing up in Escalante and was a graduate of Escalante High School.

In 1960 Marvin met Gloria Ricketts of...

Julia Marie Nay

Julia Marie Nay

Mar 2, 2025

Julia NayMonroe, Utah

 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Julia Marie Nay. Marie was born on September 3, 1930 , in Monroe, and peacefully returned home to her Heavenly Father on March 2, 2025 at her home in Monroe. She was joyfully reunited with the love of her life, Alvin Delos Nay. 

 Marie and Delos were married...

Steve Blomquist

Steve Blomquist

Mar 1, 2025

Steven BlomquistRichfield, Utah

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Gustave Blomquist, who passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on March 1, 2025, at 1:50 pm. Steven was born in Richfield, on June 5, 1938, and lived a life full of adventure, service, and love for his family and community. 

Steven’s early years were marked...

LaVell Despain

LaVell Despain

Mar 1, 2025

LaVell DespainAxtell, Utah

 LaVell Fearon Despain, age 93 of Axtell, the eldest of eight children of Fearon and Isabell Despain, passed away on March 1, 2025 in Centerfield, Utah. 

 Preceded in death by twin brothers: Marius Despain (Kaye) and Merrill Despain. He is survived by Arlo Despain (Hildegard), Sandy; Evelyn Murray (Jim), St George; Marlene Despain, Fillmore; Carolyn Elison (Tom), Payson; and...

Gayle Ipson

Gayle Ipson

Feb 27, 2025

Gayle IpsonAntimony, Utah

 Gayle Ipson, 76, passed away February 27, 2025 in Provo after a short illness. She was born on July 2, 1948 in Ogden to Neils Christian Jr. and Zelma Twitchell Ipson. She was raised in Washington Terrace, attending Washington Terrace Elementary and South Ogden Junior High and graduated from Bonneville High School in 1966. She graduated from Weber...

Donna Rae Barker

Donna Rae Barker

Feb 25, 2025

Donna Rae BarkerMonroe, Utah

Donna Rae McInelly Barker, 89, passed away on February 25, 2025 in Centerfield, Utah. She was born April 14, 1935 in Escalante, Utah to Loral Jeston and Mary Ellen Heaps McInelly. She married Kenneth Joe Barker on February 18, 1952 in Fredonia, AZ. Their marriage was solemnized on April 21, 1967 in the Manti Temple.

At a young...

Jerry Dale Jackson

Jerry Dale Jackson

Feb 25, 2025

JERRY DALE JACKSON, 66, OF RICHFIELD, passed away February 25, 2025 — Son of Jan and Ed Munger — 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

Spring Anderson

Spring Anderson

Feb 24, 2025

 Spring Laree Anderson returned home to the open arms of her Savior on February 24, 2025 at her home in Ephraim. She is the beloved daughter of Brent and Renae Anderson.

 Spring was born in Vernal, Utah on March 11, 1976. She attended and received her GED from Uintah High School. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ...

Ruth Orlean Wilson

Ruth Orlean Wilson

Feb 21, 2025

Ruth WilsonCentral Valley, Utah

 Ruth Orlean Stoddard Wilson, 89, passed away February 21, 2025 at her home in Central Valley. She was born May 25, 1935 in Consumers, Utah to Ren and Clover Erickson Stoddard. 

 Ruth was raised in Consumers at the family coal mine — a coal miner’s daughter. She attended grade school at Columbus in Salt Lake. She attended high...

Elizabeth Ann Jones Cherrington

Elizabeth Ann Jones Cherrington

Feb 20, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Thomas Jones Cherrington, 89 passed away at her home in Cedar City.  She was born June 22, 1935 in Provo to Thomas W. and Hulda Jennette Crane Thomas.  Ann grew up in Circleville and graduated from Piute High.  She married O'Leary "Larry" Jared Jones,  he preceded her in death.  She married George Cherrington, he preceded her in death...

Kathleen Hart Dean

Kathleen Hart Dean

Feb 20, 2025

Kathleen DeanEphraim, Utah

Kathleen Hart Dean, 83, passed away on February 20, 2025, due to a fall, traumatic brain injury and complications from her cancer. Kathleen was born in Tucson, Arizona, on Friday June 13, 1941, to Eugene Augustus and Mildred Young Hart. She was the second child of 6 brothers and 1 sister: Eugene Blake Hart (LuAnn Bennion) of Orem,...

Ross Evon Brown

Ross Evon Brown

Feb 19, 2025

Ross BrownRichfield, Utah

Ross Evon Brown, 82, passed away on February 19, 2025, in Provo, Utah, surrounded by family. Ross was born in Salina, Utah, on May 13, 1942, to LaRue and Lenea Brown of Koosharem, where he was raised. He worked and played on the family farm with his nine brothers and sisters. He attended Richfield High School, where he...

Jeffrey Don Iverson

Jeffrey Don Iverson

Feb 18, 2025

Jeffrey Don Iverson

FIRTH, IDAHO-Our loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, friend and patriarch of the Iverson Family, Jeffrey Don Iverson, age 81, passed peacefully after a lengthy illness on February 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Dad battled to the end, and fought valiantly, showing what true courage looks like, leaving a lasting and eternal impression on his family.

Jeff...

Matthew C Thurston

Matthew C Thurston

Feb 18, 2025

Matthew ThurstonSt George, Utah

Matthew C. Thurston was born March 6th, 1969 in Logan, Utah, where he lived until the age of 2. In 1971 after graduating from Utah State, his parents, Susan and Dan, moved to Long Beach to pursue their careers. Matt enjoyed spending days at his grandmother’s pool, playing with friends, and taking trips back to Utah for...

Kent Lavon Truscott

Kent Lavon Truscott

Feb 18, 2025

Kent TruscottRamona, California

With profound sadness, yet immense gratitude for the time we shared, we announce the passing of Kent Lavon Truscott. He left this world on February 18, 2025 in Ramona, CA, after a valiant battle with cancer. Though his body drew weary, his spirit never wavered. He fought with dignity, courage, and a relentless optimism that inspired everyone around...

Dorothy Rae Sudweeks

Dorothy Rae Sudweeks

Feb 18, 2025

Dorothy SudweeksMonroe, Utah

Dorothy Rae Barney Sudweeks was born in Panguich Utah on June 3,1952 to James Duane Barney and Rhoda Reynolds. Dorothy was an adventurous little girl who grew up being strong willed. 

Dorothy met the love of her life Elvin Mac Sudweeks in 1970. They were married in Manti, Utah April, 18, 1970. The two of them raised their two...

Sheldon Rex McEwen

Sheldon Rex McEwen

Feb 17, 2025

Sheldon McEwenRichfield, Utah

Sheldon Rex McEwen, a cherished member of his community and a devoted family man, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, in Richfield, Utah, at the age of 87. Born on September 25, 1937, in Panguitch, Utah, Sheldon lived a life characterized by kindness, hard work, and generosity.

Sheldon dedicated his career to mechanics and automotive painting, where his...