Obituaries

Our Current Obituaries

Phyllis Hayden

Phyllis Hayden

Apr 30, 2025

Phyllis Jean McCoy Hayden returned to Heaven April 30th early in the morning and was received joyfully by many family members waiting there. Born December 8, 1949 in Portsmouth, VA, Phyllis was the oldest of two daughters born to Andrew and Ruth McCoy.

She met Gordon in the 8th grade, and when he agreed to leave the military, she agreed to...

Gene Burker

Gene Burker

Apr 29, 2025

With heavy hearts but joyous memories, we announce the passing of Gene Burker, who left this world on April 29, 2025, at the age of 80 in Bennion's VA Care Center in Payson, Utah. He battled and won the fight against Prostate and Bladder Cancer but in the end, Alzheimer's took his life. He was born on October 24, 1944,...

Billy Ray Williams

Billy Ray Williams

Apr 28, 2025

Dr. Billy Ray Williams (91) passed away on April 28 th , 2025. He was surrounded by loved ones at his home in Spanish Fork. He will be dearly missed. Bill was born on December 11, 1933, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Harold Henry Williams and Blanche Maxine Skeem Williams.

Bill was raised on a farm and a cattle ranch in...

Judith Skalla

Judith Skalla

Apr 27, 2025

On May 11, 1939, in the high mountain town of Telluride, Colorado, Judith Ann Oliver took her first breath. On April 27, 2025, she took her last, leaving this world quietly, just as she had lived — with grace, dignity, and love. Six months earlier, her beloved Dean had gone ahead of her. Today, we trust that they are together...

Brent Pace

Brent Pace

Apr 26, 2025

Brent Elwood Pace, born Brent Don Singleton, passed away quietly in his sleep late Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the ripe young age of 72. He never considered himself old.

Born on February 19, 1953, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Don Keith Singleton and Valjeanne Cora Cassity, he had one older sister at the time of his birth a sister...

George Newbauer

George Newbauer

Apr 18, 2025

George Edward Newbauer, a proud veteran, dedicated educator, and lifelong lover of the outdoors, passed away on April 18, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born on September 19, 1942, in Tallahassee, Florida, George was the son of John Newbauer and Betty Newbauer (née Fleming). He was raised alongside his siblings Catherine, Scott, and Judy. He is survived by his sister...

Norma Dean Lowe Van Wagoner

Norma Dean Lowe Van Wagoner

Apr 17, 2025

Norma Dean Carter Lowe

August 27,1933 to April 17, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the beautiful life of Norma Dean Carter Lowe, as she returned to the Father's presence on April 17, 2025. She lived a life of faith, service, and love, always putting others before herself and sharing her light with everyone she met. A devoted...

Roger F Tracy

Roger F Tracy

Apr 15, 2025

Roger Frederick Tracy, aged 91, passed away the 15th of April 2025 in Highland, Utah. Roger was born in Flint, Michigan to Namon and Alphild Tracy on the 30th of December 1933. While returning from BYU for his Father's funeral in 1953, Roger first met Nancy Jensen. After serving in the Spanish American Mission from January 1954 until July 1956,...

Verdis Norton

Verdis Norton

Apr 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Verdis Lamar Norton

September 11, 1939 - April 14, 2025

With sad hearts, we announce the passing of Verdis Lamar Norton, who departed this life peacefully on Monday, April 14 surrounded by his loving family.

Born under humble circumstances in the small town of LaPoint, Utah, Verdis was the eldest of seven children born to Lamar and Velma Norton....

Britt Benson

Britt Benson

Apr 8, 2025

Britt Kelly Benson passed away unexpectedly at his home in American Fork on April 8th, 2025; at the age of 64. Britt was born to Chirs Benson & Evelyn Longenette in Salina, Kansas on August 16, 1960. Britt is the oldest of 4, he has a twin sister Bambi, another sister Fawn, then a little brother who passed away at...

Jordan Ricks Hanks

Jordan Ricks Hanks

Mar 30, 2025

With heavy hearts but joyful memories, we gather to celebrate the life of Jordan Nicole Ricks Hanks—a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend—who graced our world with her warm smile, vibrant spirit, and boundless love. Born on October 16, 1991, in Upland, California, Jordan passed away on March 30, 2025, at 6:24 p.m., surrounded by her loving family. After a...

Peggy June Saxton Chesley

Peggy June Saxton Chesley

Mar 30, 2025

Peggy passed away March 30, 2025 after a long struggle with her health. Peggy was born June 1, 1953 in Toolee, Utah to John and Colleen Saxton. At the age of 10 her family moved to American Fork, Utah. After graduating high school Peggy went to Snow College and then joined the US Army. After having her children Peggy started...

Beau Neser

Beau Neser

Mar 29, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved baby boy Beau Neser. March 19- March 29, 2025. Though his time with us was brief, 10 short days, the love we have for him will live on forever in our hearts. We are so honored to be his parents and we know he is with Heavenly Father. We have...

Trevor Crawford

Trevor Crawford

Mar 27, 2025

Trevor, a resident of Highland, Utah, and formerly of Tooele, Utah, tragically passed away on March 27, 2025, in Highland. He suffered a traumatic brain injury in January, of which he had not fully recovered.

Trevor was born in Omaha, Nebraska and moved with his family to Otis Orchards, Washington when he was ten years old. He was the sixth child...

Aimee Packard

Aimee Packard

Mar 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Aimee Marie Little Packard, who left us far too soon at the age of 52. After a brave 5-year battle with cancer, Aimee passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends.

Aimee was born on July 13, 1972, in Kanab,...

Ada Bennett

Ada Bennett

Mar 24, 2025

Ada Mae Wild Bennett - Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother.

Ada Mae (Wild) Bennett passed away peacefully at age 90 on March 24th, 2025, at her home in Salt Lake City, UT. Born February 3rd, 1935 in Alpine, UT to parents Elry Wild and Jennie Adams, she was the second of two children. She grew up in Alpine and attended American...

Patricia Pritchett

Patricia Pritchett

Mar 23, 2025

Patricia Louise ("Pat") Sunderland Pritchett, 84, passed away from causes incident to age on March 23, 2025 in Provo, Utah. She was born on a blustery Saturday-March 15, 1941-in Nephi, Utah to Jarold Louis Sunderland and Marvel Davis. She married Bruce Michael Pritchett on June 19, 1964 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

Pat loved school and was proud to say...

Margaret Hopkins

Margaret Hopkins

Mar 18, 2025

Margaret Ann Childers Hopkins, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of those whose lives she touched. Born in Alton, Illinois, to Virgia and Marion Childers, Margaret was raised with a strong sense of patriotism and...

Byron Carlson

Byron Carlson

Mar 15, 2025

Byron Carlson passed away on Saturday, March 15th at age 59 due to kidney complications.

Byron was born on January 15, 1966 in Sweet Home, Oregon. Bryon moved to Salt Lake City in High School, but his heart was always in Oregon. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, fishing and camping with Rod and Sig. He had a funny sense...

Zachary Ellis

Zachary Ellis

Mar 13, 2025

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Zachary Ellis on March 13, 2025. Zakk was born on December 12, 1980 in Juarez Mexico and adopted by Jerry Ellis and Susan Rothey Ellis. He grew up in Ogden and graduated from Ogden High School. Zakk was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Zakk had...