Our Current Obituaries

Dec 10, 2020

After a spirited 97 years, Florence Irene Shelley Ellison returned home on December 10, 2020. Irene was born on September 19, 1923 in American Fork, Utah to Edwin Ray and Nina Mae Jones Shelley. Five years later, she delightedly welcomed her younger brother, Merlin “Duff” Shelley. They were always close friends and made many great memories throughout their lives....

Dec 10, 2020

Beth Marie Wheadon Winget (97) passed away on December 10, 2020 in Pleasant Grove, Utah.  She was born July 9, 1923 in South Jordan, Utah. Parents are Asial Winward Wheadon and Verona Leone Wheadon. She married her sweetheart Albert Winget September 8, 1941 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were later sealed in the Manti, Utah Temple on June 1,...

Dec 9, 2020

Leland Felder Hortman, 95, passed away December 9, 2020 in American Fork, Utah.  He was born November 24, 1925 on the family farm in Cotton Valley, Louisiana to Rufus and Lillie “Ola” Hortman. Leland served in the US Army from 1944 to the conclusion of WWII.  It was in a fox hole at the height of the Battle of...

Dec 7, 2020

Sally Nuttall Bugg was born 2 October, 1929 in Provo, Utah. Eldest of 12 children, she lived in a busy and loving home. She married Donald Alvin Bugg on 23 December, 1948 in the Idaho Falls Temple, and went on to create her own home filled with love, laughter, music and faith. Their 8 children were both a challenge...

Dec 7, 2020

On the morning of December 7, 2020, Keith Lenard Makin, 82, passed through the veil to join with family and friends who had gone before. He was born October 14, 1938 in American Fork, Utah to Joseph Peter Makin and Lucile Hebertson Makin. He married Valdean Harris October 11, 1958. To this union, five children were born: Dennis Keith...

Dec 6, 2020

Dale Nielsen Cluff, 99, of Alpine, Utah passed away peacefully December 6, 2020.  Born November 16, 1921 in Pima, Arizona, the son of Archibald Carlile Cluff and Vennus Johanna Nielsen. He married Beatrice Rae Marks November 28, 1943 in Bisbee, Arizona and their marriage was solemnized in the Mesa Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....

Dec 2, 2020

Janet Nuttal Hancey July, 27 1935 – December 2, 2020  passed away peacefully in Brigham City Utah. Jan was born to Floyd Dean Nuttal & Grace Jeanette Hunter on July 27 1935. She grew up in American Fork, Utah later moving to Salt Lake City where she attended & graduated from LDS Business College where she earned her degree...

Dec 1, 2020

Lehi, Utah -Lorena died peacefully in her sleep the morning of December 1st at the age of 94. She was born January 29, 1926 in Ucolo, San Jaun, Utah to George Nathaniel and Loda McNaughtan Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents, her 3 brothers – Earl, Ethan, and Dean – and her 2 sisters – Fern...

Nov 30, 2020

Margaret Cooley Barnes, 71, passed away on November 30, 2020.  Margaret was born on June 26, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Marcus Ralph & Elma (Wadsworth) Cooley.

Margaret was much loved by her family and enjoyed spending time with them.  She had many friends she enjoyed playing cards and bingo with.  Her love of animals...

Nov 28, 2020

Jared Ray Young Obituary (August 23, 1973-November 28, 2020) Jared Ray Young, 47, passed away peacefully in his home on November 28, 2020 after a battle with cancer. Jared was born August 23, 1973 in Mariposa, California to Jerl Ray and Polly (Zindel) Young.

Jared spent his childhood growing up in Merced, California. A proud moment in...

Nov 27, 2020

Marilyn Vacher Christensen, 90, of American Fork, Utah passed away peacefully at her home of 71 years surrounded by her children. Born October 15, 1930 in Provo, Utah the daughter of Leon T. Vacher and Reva Peck. She married Sherman Hans Christensen September 2, 1949 in American Fork and their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo Temple March 8,...

Nov 27, 2020

George Joe Crawford, 79, from American Fork, Utah, passed away on November 27, 2020, in Provo, Utah. George was a very kind, soft-spoken, loving husband, father, and grandfather. He had such a gentle nature all animals gravitated towards him. For most of his adult life, he was a commercial and fine artist. He had written a biography for his...

Nov 27, 2020

Sandra Ellen Mansfield Pratt Sorensen, 83, passed away November 27, 2020 in American Fork, Utah.  She was born July 17, 1937 in Portland, Oregon to Roy John Mansfield and Virginia Pauline Lynn Mansfield.  She married Joseph Mead Pratt on December 3, 1955 in Vancouver, Washington.  He passed away August 19, 1991.  She later married Richard James Sorensen on July...

Nov 25, 2020

Jon W. Meranda, 85 passed away peacefully in his home on November 25, 2020, surrounded by family.  He was born September 5, 1935 in Roosevelt, Utah to Charles and Ruth Meranda. He spent his childhood in Heber, Utah with his Uncle Wallace and Aunt Lola.  He graduated from American Fork High school where he met his loving wife Shirley...

Nov 25, 2020

Clifford (Cliff) D Shaw, 86, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother passed away on November 25th, 2020 in American Fork, Utah.  Cliff was born October 23, 1934 in Venice, Utah to DeVere Shaw and Beatrice Sena Heath Shaw.  He married the love of his life Norma Henrie on July 5, 1958 in Lyman Utah.  They were sealed together...

Nov 23, 2020

Bettie Ann Brady, 44, passed away November 23, 2020 in American Fork, Utah.  She was born May 3, 1931 to Wiley Elmer Shelton and Mildred Tyler Shelton.  She married Russell Floyd Brady on December 5, 1955 in Montrose, Colorado.

Bettie was a member of the Historical Society which kept her very busy serving as president.  She taught...

Nov 23, 2020

Deanna Peay Murdock Law, 78, of American Fork and Fairview passed away November 23, 2020 in Orem, UT. She was a loving mom, grandma, wife and friend to all. She was born May 17, 1942 in American Fork, UT to Ethan David K & Anna Eliva Williams. She married Stephen Paul Murdock on July 14, 1961 in the Manti LDS...

Nov 23, 2020

Joanne Marie -Jamison- Allen,42, of Provo, Utah passed away Nov. 14th, 2020, in Provo, Utah due to ongoing health issues. Joanne was born to Jack Jamison and Martha Leal on November 25,1977 in Astoria Oregon. She is survived by her husband Brandon Allen in Provo, Utah and her father Jack Jamison in Seaside Oregon. Along with many uncles and...

Nov 21, 2020

Anne R. Williams, 97, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2020 in Highland, Utah. She was born December 24, 1922 in Leland, Utah to John Lyne Roberts and Maude Elizabeth Roberts. She married Paul R. Williams in Provo, Utah on April 20, 1944. They started their married life living in Edgemont, Utah and started raising mink. They raised mink...

Nov 17, 2020

William “Whit” Charles Derrick passed away on November 17, 2020.  He was born on August 29, 2020.

Whit is the son of Amy and Alexander Derrick.  He is survived by his parents; two loving brothers, Theodore and Seth; his grandparents, Mark and Bonnie Andrus, and Annette Derrick. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Craig Derrick....