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Charles Sivley Jr.

Charles Sivley Jr.

Dec 19, 2023

Charles Sivley Jr. of Hildale, Utah, has now graduated into New Jerusalem as of December 19, 2023, to be with all the other sons of God celebrating in glory!

Charles was born May 6, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio to Charles Sivley Sr. and Glena Nadine Smith.

Charles was an outdoorsman to the greatest extent! He loved hiking and camping, and he also...

Jeffrey Wayne Holt

Jeffrey Wayne Holt

Mar 23, 2024

After a long and courageous battle with severe health challenges, most recently multiple myeloma, Jeffrey Wayne Holt passed from this life on March 23, 2024.

Born in Ohio on October 31, 1957, Jeff was adopted around the age of two by his adoring sister and his parents, Stan and Jeannine Holt. Growing up in Enterprise, Jeff played several sports during high...

Antone Gilbert Schmutz

Antone Gilbert Schmutz

Mar 22, 2024

St. George, Utah.  Antone Gilbert Schmutz, 68, was born on August 28, 1955, in Lancaster, California to William J. and Georgia Lou Heaton Schmutz.  He returned home to his Heavenly Father, March 22, 2024, where he was surely greeted with open arms by his parents and a host of loved ones who he knew through his love of family history.

Gilbert...

Darryl Trent (Goat) Hafen

Darryl Trent (Goat) Hafen

Mar 21, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we share the unexpected passing of our cherished Darryl Trent “Goat” Hafen, which occurred at his home in Hurricane, Utah, on Thursday, March 21, 2024. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his brother Troy, his father Darryl, his mother Mary Jane, his cousin Wade, and his aunt Gloria Kezos. Trent is survived by...

John David Hancock

John David Hancock

Mar 20, 2024

John David Hancock passed away March 20, 2024, to be with God at the age of 69. He was born in San Pedro, California. to Lindle Wesley Hancock and Minnie Margaret Roberts. John was married to Theresa Richardson on February 26, 1977, in San Jacinto, California. They were married for 48 wonderful years.

 

John was raised in Green Acres, California and...

Donna Mae Robison Christiansen

Donna Mae Robison Christiansen

Mar 16, 2024

Donna Mae Robison Christiansen, age 94, died in St George, Utah on March 16, 2024, causes incident to age.  She was born February 21, 1930, in Salt Lake City, Utah, a daughter of Burton Henry Robison and Fern Lois Bates Robison. She had an exciting and happy childhood on her father’s livestock ranch near Ely, Nevada. She married Donald Leonard...

Jimmie Steven Van House

Jimmie Steven Van House

Mar 5, 2024

Jimmie Steven Van House, born August 9, 1939, in West Hollywood, California to Lillian & Herbert House. He passed away on March 5, 2024, at the age of 84 leaving behind his loving wife Allyson of 15 years. He also leaves behind his Sons, Christopher & Cory Van House, daughter Kimberly Tarver, sister Patricia Bennie age, 90, and Grandchildren.

He enjoyed...

Russell Todd Turner

Russell Todd Turner

Mar 5, 2024

After a heroic four-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Russell Todd Turner passed away at his home surrounded by his devoted family on March 5, 2024.  Russell was born December 8, 1958, in Milford, Utah, to Clyde and Marion Turner. He is the second of four siblings, including his older brother Stephen Turner, and younger sisters, Lisa Hogge and Aimee Charlton...

Belva Hegsted Davis

Belva Hegsted Davis

Mar 3, 2024

Belva Hegsted Davis, 105 years old passed away peacefully at home in St. George, Utah, the evening of Sunday March 3, 2024. She was born in Salem, Idaho to her parents Wray Walker Hegsted and Cleova Mortensen Hegsted on November 1, 1918. She was married to Guy Austin Davis on December 22, 1947, in San Diego, California. 

 

She grew up and...

Ruth Ence Roberts

Ruth Ence Roberts

Mar 3, 2024

Ruth Ence Roberts, our precious wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend completed her earthly journey surrounded by the loves of her life ... her family, on Sunday evening, March 3rd after battling cancer for the last 3 and half years. She fought so hard during this time and is now cancer and pain free…she is well….she is happy!

 

Ruth was born...

Walter Leo Ekins

Walter Leo Ekins

Mar 2, 2024

Walter Leo Ekins, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on March 2, 2024, at age 83, leaving behind a deep legacy of faith, service and love.

Leo was born on September 20, 1940, to Walter and Roma Ekins in Hinckley, Utah. He was the third of five children, coming after sisters Marlene and Carma, and before brothers Duane and Eldon....

Fay Thompson Blair

Fay Thompson Blair

Mar 1, 2024

Mesquite, Nevada – Fay Thompson Blair returned to our Heavenly Father and her family on 

March 1, 2024. Fay was born on March 9, 1936, in Panguitch, Utah to Oscar Loren Thompson and Mumette Isabell Imlay. 

 

She married Sherman W. Ashworth and later divorced. She married Robert Blair on May 19, 1962, and later sealed to him in the LDS Temple on...

Richard Henry Abelhouzen

Richard Henry Abelhouzen

Mar 1, 2024

Richard Henry Abelhouzen born October 11, 1943, peacefully departed this life on March 1, 2024. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Henry James Abelhouzen and Marjorie Rae Earl Abelhouzen. Richard was the cherished baby brother to Shirley and Joann. 

 

Richard attended McKinley Elementary, Lincoln Jr. High School, where he was Student Body President, and South High School, where he excelled in...

Janice Christian Sanders

Janice Christian Sanders

Mar 1, 2024

Janice Christian Sanders, daughter of Edward Charles and Vera Seegmiller Christian and wife of Mart Lynn Sanders passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2024, at the age of 88. Janice was born on September 7, 1935, in St George, UT. She grew up in Sand Town (St George, UT). At the age of 17 she met Lynn Sanders at Dixie...

Karen Chynoweth

Karen Chynoweth

Mar 1, 2024

Karen Chynoweth passed away March 1, 2024, after battling cancer.

Karen was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose memory will always remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Born November 14, 1950, in Richfield, Utah, to Melvin Poulsen & Delma Jean Collins. Karen married Gordon Chynoweth November 29, 1969, in Richfield, later sealed in...

Scott Pace Woolsey

Scott Pace Woolsey

Feb 27, 2024

St. George, Utah, Scott Pace Woolsey, 63 passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on February 27, 2024. He was born on July 12, 1960, to Brent Ross Woolsey and Joan Pace. He married Betsy Goodwin on June 14, 1980, in the rock church in Cedar City, Utah, and they were sealed for eternity on June 25, 1981, in the...

Gary Stephen Hall

Gary Stephen Hall

Feb 25, 2024

Gary Stephen Hall, 73, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born on September 6, 1950, in St. George, Utah, to Orlo and Manell Hall. He was the brother of Duane (Christine), John (Janna), Joyce (Cleon), and Kelvin (Loretta). He is survived by his wife, Shaun Roueche Hall.

 

Gary graduated from Dixie High School and received a degree in...

Todd R. Buckner

Todd R. Buckner

Feb 22, 2024

Todd R. Buckner peacefully passed away on February 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family following a car accident that left him with severe injuries to his brain and lungs.

In Todd's final moments, Chandler Regional Medical Center paid tribute to his life, extending recognition throughout the entire hospital in acknowledgment of his generous organ donation.

 

Todd was born on December 10,...

Clark Beckstrom Church

Clark Beckstrom Church

Feb 21, 2024

Clark Beckstrom Church, age 87, passed from this life on February 21, 2024, with family by his side. Clark was born December 10,1936, to Earl and Maude Beckstrom Church in St. George, Utah. He was the youngest of two children.

Clark lived in the St. George area all his life and was proud of his St. George heritage. He was an...

Cynthia (Cyndi) Marie Vogt Schumacher

Cynthia (Cyndi) Marie Vogt Schumacher

Feb 16, 2024

In the early morning hours of Friday, February 16th, Cynthia Marie Vogt Schumacher (Cyndi), gracefully conquered all things earthly as she drifted away from this life to a place far more beautiful and full of love.

Cyndi was born on June 25, 1970, to Sharon Fluharty and Gordon Vogt in Sacramento, California. She attended school in Roseville, California and graduated from...

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