Obituaries in St. George, UT
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Obituaries play a crucial role in honoring the lives of those who have passed, offering a space for reflection, remembrance, and the sharing of meaningful stories. Here we provide digital memorial pages that allow family and friends to celebrate their loved ones' legacies by sharing memories, photos, and tributes. These pages offer a lasting, accessible way to pay tribute, ensuring that the impact of a person's life continues to be felt and remembered long after they are gone.
Richard Wesley Nelson
Sep 14, 2023
Richard Wesley Nelson, of Cedar City, Utah, born in 1943, passed away on September 14, 2023, at the age of 80 in St. George, Utah. He is survived by his children, Randi Nelson-Frausto and Sterling Nelson, grandchildren, Jackson Nelson, McKennah Nelson and Charli Jane Frausto, as well as his brother Paul Scott Nelson. His nieces, Deserae Nelson Archibald and Danni Nelson Olsen. Richard was...
Jean Drown
Sep 14, 2023
St. George, Utah, Jean Drown, 83, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023. She was born on May 2, 1940, in Payson, Utah to Roy and Clara Holden.
Jean had such a beautiful soul. She embraced her family and friends with such warmth and love. She was the easiest person to love whether it was as a wife, mother, sister,...
Darius Rexford Hammon
Sep 12, 2023
Darius Rexford Hammon, age 16, passed away due to a vehicle accident on September 12, 2023.
He was born August 24, 2007, in Centennial Park, Arizona, to Edson Jessop Hammon and Audrey Cawley Hammon. Darius was raised in Centennial Park and attended Masada Charter School up through 9th grade. He attended Centennial Academy into his Junior year. Darius loved serving...
McKenzie Emily Judd
Sep 11, 2023
McKenzie took her first breath on October 27, 1993, at 9:08 am, and arrived in this world as our Angel Baby Girl, an answer to many prayers. Her mom and sisters all thought they’d be getting a baby brother, but McKenzie blessed us as the final piece to our family, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. She took her last...
James Brooks Gargano
Sep 10, 2023
James Brooks Gargano passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, peacefully in his sleep. He was born April 6, 1941, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Nina Ruth Tudor (Brooks) and Frank James Gargano.
James was raised in Fort Dodge and Coalville, Iowa, graduating from Fort Dodge High School in 1959, and Graceland College in 1964, with his Bachelor’s Degree. James was a dual...
Lorraine "Doodle" Julius Wittwer
Sep 10, 2023
Lorraine Julius Wittwer, 88, passed away peacefully September 10, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 19, 1935, in Santa Clara, Utah, to Julius and Golda Wittwer. Doodle was raised in Santa Clara, Utah. He attended Santa Clara Elementary School, Woodward Jr. High, and graduated from Dixie High School. He grew up working on...
Matt "Matty" Mortensen
Sep 7, 2023
Matt (Matty) Mortensen, 34, of Hurricane, Utah, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2023.
He was born in St. George at Dixie Regional Medical Center, son of Perry and Yaira Mortensen.
Matt was a lover of life and just a lover in general, he always wore his heart on his sleeve no matter what. He loved his family very much,...
Kaleb Maclain Paxman
Sep 4, 2023
Kaleb Maclain Paxman, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 4, 2023, in Washington, Utah. He is our brother, uncle, nephew, father, and best friend.
Kaleb was born on July 17, 1990, in St. George, Utah, to John Clare Paxman and Tammy Turnbeaugh Paxman. He’s the youngest of his siblings.
Kaleb brought immense laughter and energy to the home....
Savannah Nicole Knowles
Sep 4, 2023
Savannah Nicole Knowles, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, left this world on September 4, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories and a profound legacy of love.
Born on October 15, 1987, in Washington, Utah, Savannah was a beacon of light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Savannah was the loving mother of...
Lawrence "Larry" Dean Sorden
Sep 3, 2023
Our dear dad, Larry Dean Sorden (79) passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. He has been married to Rosalin Mack Sorden, the love of his life, for 55 years. Larry is the proud father of 12 children, Steve, Shauna, Keith, Staci, Rick, Madeline (Neen), Larry, Laurel, Lena, Loni, LaVonne and Layne. Together, they have 28 grandkids and 10 great-grandkids. He...
August Belmont V
Aug 31, 2023
August Belmont V passed away peacefully at his home in Saint George, Utah on August 31, 2023, at the age of 83. He was born on September 3, 1939, in New York City, New York, to August Belmont IV and Elizabeth Saltonstall. He grew up in Santa Barbara, California and attended St Mark’s School (Southborough, MA) and Harvard (BA ’61,...
Robert William Bart
Aug 29, 2023
Robert William Bart, 81, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. He was born on September 17, 1941, in Peoria, Illinois, to Robert Richard Bart and Violet Wilhelmena Bart (nee Janssen). Robert married Karen Sue Reuter on October 12, 1963, in Peoria, Illinois.
Robert was reared in Peoria, Illinois, moving to Springfield, Illinois, in 1972. He retired to St. George,...
Virginia Ashworth Jones
Aug 28, 2023
Our beautiful, sweet mother, grandmother, and friend, Virginia Ashworth Jones, passed away at home peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 83. Her late husband, Albert Jones, welcomed her with open arms into heaven.
Virginia was born March 6, 1940, to Heber Harvey and Icevinda Ward Ashworth in Beaver, Utah. She was raised...
Theodore Guy Jessop
Aug 27, 2023
Hildale, Utah, Theodore Guy Jessop Sr., age 67, beloved friend, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on August 27, 2023, in Logan, Utah.
Born on January 15, 1956, to Richard Seth Jessop and Fern Judith Carlson at Hildale, Utah. He married Eda Black on July 29, 1974, at Colorado City, Arizona.
Ted was a man with a big heart...
William Brough
Aug 25, 2023
Manistee - Bill Brough, age 92, passed away peacefully during his nap Friday, August 25, 2023, after having spent the morning working in the yard.
He was much beloved by his family, son, William Brough and daughter-in-law Susan, daughter, Christina and son-in-law, Scott McDougall, grand-children, great-grandchildren, and wife, Julie.
Bill found his calling and was devoted to the funeral industry,...
Alisa Ashlee "Ledee" Holden
Aug 24, 2023
Our beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend Alisa Ashlee (Ledee) Holden, died on August 24, 2023, at her home in Lookout Mountain, Georgia.
Ledee was born September 23, 1971, in Provo, Utah, to Sue Shillander Thompson and James D. Thompson. She was born into a loving family and was raised in the beautiful Flathead Valley in Montana. It was there...
Richard "Dick" James Williams
Aug 24, 2023
Richard James Williams, 92, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2023, of natural causes. Dick, as he was known, was born on May 12, 1931, in Panguitch, Utah, to James Clarence (Shupe) Williams and Cecil Dean Norton Williams. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he grew up in the idyllic small town of Panguitch, playing...
David Stohl Summerhays
Aug 23, 2023
My beloved husband, father to our children, and grandpa to our grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away on August 23, 2023.
David was born on June 29, 1934, in Salt Lake City, Utah. His parents were Joshua Bennion Summerhays and Ruth Stohl Summerhays. Dave grew up in the East Salt Lake area and went to the local grade schools. He worked...
Dorothy Luana Rencher Graff
Aug 23, 2023
Dorothy Luana Rencher Graff passed away August 23, 2023 at age 89.
She was born in Cedar City, UT on May 12, 1934 to Mason Snow and AnnaBelle Schmutz Rencher. She grew up on the family ranch in Grass Valley, UT and started school in St. George, UT. In 1942, she moved to New Harmony, UT and she continued school...
Robert D. Child
Aug 17, 2023
Robert D. Child, 74, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023. He was born in Afton, Wyoming to F. Doyle Child and Elaine Clark. He married Freida Brog in February 1969.
Robert was raised in Afton, Wyoming, and graduated high school there. He attended Brigham Young University. He lived in Afton, Jackson, Evanston, Orem, and St. George. Robert was a...
