Obituaries

Roger Wayne Thorell

Roger Wayne Thorell

May 21, 2025

Roger Wayne Thorell, lovingly known as “Rog,” passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, at the age of 73 after a short but valiant fight with Cancer. Born in Milford, Utah, on June 11, 1951, to LaVerne Brown and Willard Linus Thorell, Roger was a spirited soul who lived life on his own terms—with humor, heart, and a whole lot...

Jeffery Cloyd Childs

Jeffery Cloyd Childs

May 21, 2025

Jeffery Cloyd ChildsOctober 24, 1960 – May 21, 2025

Jeffery Cloyd Childs, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, in Venice, Utah after a valiant fight with cancer. He was 64 years old.

Born on October 24, 1960, in Tooele, Utah, Jeff was the son of Mary June Buchanan Childs Tychsen and Cloyd William Childs, who...

Mona Lee Peterson

Mona Lee Peterson

May 18, 2025

Mona Lee PetersonRichfield, Utah

Mona Lee Peterson, affectionately known as Moni, was born on April 15, 1932, in Richfield, Utah, and she passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, in St. George, Utah. Her life was filled with love to her family and community.

Moni had an impressive career, beginning as a telephone operator in Phoenix, Arizona, although for a brief period....

Courtney James Murphy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marcus Lester Anderson

May 4, 2025

Marcus AndersonSigurd, Utah

Marcus Anderson was born August 22nd 1983, he passed away at home on May 4th 2025. 

He was a “Jack of all trades” known for his cooking and barbecue and the ability to make something out of nothing. He was a mechanic, a farmer, a welder, engineer, and a hard worker who was always there to lend a helping...

Shirley Ann Harriet Long

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...