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.
Steven B. Andersen
Sep 30, 2023
Steven B. Andersen, the most generous, funny, kind, and brilliant human to ever walk the earth, left us September 30, 2023, after a brief illness with Leukemia. He was surrounded by his family.
He grew up in Ogden, Utah, and attend Ogden High School, the University of Utah, and Brigham Young University Law School. He was passionate about his work,...
Lou Ann Peterson Gilliat
Sep 30, 2023
Lou Ann Peterson Gilliat, 91, of St. George, Utah, gently passed to the next life on Saturday, September 30, 2023, surrounded by family.
Born July 2, 1932, in Alamosa, Colorado to Robert and Nellie Peterson of LaJara, Colorado, Lou Ann was the youngest of 10 children. She grew up surrounded by the love of wonderful parents and adoring siblings. She...
Joseph Dar Cloward
Sep 27, 2023
Joseph Dar Cloward, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and proud veteran, peacefully passed away at the age of 78 on September 27, 2023, at his home in La Verkin, Utah. He leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Dar was born on December 16, 1944, in Roosevelt, Utah, to his parents, Loran and Florence Gurr Cloward. He was...
Kent T. Hardy
Sep 24, 2023
Sunday, September 24, 2023, Kent T. Hardy peacefully returned home to his Heavenly Father at the hospital in St. George, Utah. His family gathered around sharing the lessons they learned from him and their love for him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mark Hardy and Deliliah Tobler Hardy and his siblings, Roland Hardy, Carol Reber, and Dean...
Vikki Lee Miller
Sep 23, 2023
Vikki Lee Miller, 82, departed on September 23, 2023, with her daughter, Lori at her side. She was born on July 22, 1941, in Long Beach, California, to Russell E Miller and Datherine Bory Miller. Betty Johnson was also a loving mother to dear Vikki. She graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1959.
Survived by her daughters, Lori (Danny)...
Beverly Jean Cornwall
Sep 22, 2023
Beverly Jean Cornwall, passed away on September 22, 2023, at age 99, in St. George, Utah, after a courageous battle with Father Time. Born January 11, 1924, in the City of Decatur, Illinois, to Georgina Jean and Raymond Owen White.
She married Joseph Haigh Cornwall, a soldier stationed at Camp Grant, Illinois, May 26, 1944. At the end of World...
Spencer Earl Staley
Sep 21, 2023
Spencer Earl Staley passed away at home on September 21, 2023. He was born on May 14, 1939, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Elmer Doris Staley and Margaret Overson. He married Carolyn Bates on January 31, 1959, in Morgan, Utah, and later sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple for all time and eternity on March 9, 1962.
Spencer...
Roberta Rhea Coughlin
Sep 20, 2023
Roberta Rhea Coughlin, 78, passed away September 20, 2023. Bobbi was born February 16, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to Edward and Louise Manak. The family later settled in San Bernardino, California.
Bobbi and her 3 sisters, each ten years apart, grew up in California, loving the ocean. She became a mother to Bradley in 1963. She married Patrick Coughlin and...
Mary Alice Foremaster Gates
Sep 20, 2023
Mary Alice Foremaster Gates, 87, passed away peacefully in her home, in the early morning of September 20, 2023. She was born September 2, 1936, to Phillip and Emily Harmon Foremaster in St. George, Utah. Her childhood was wonderful, growing up in the east end of a much smaller St. George. She graduated from Dixie High School and then Dixie...
Betty Jane Reber
Sep 19, 2023
St. George, Utah—Betty Jane Reber, age 85, passed away peacefully from Alzheimer’s and arthritis complications on September 19, 2023, at her home with family by her side. She was born October 22, 1937, the eldest child of Bertha Lillian Wallis and William Harold Everhart. She attended school at Dixie in St. George where she was senior class president. She hosted...
Val (Valetta) Petterborg
Sep 18, 2023
Val (Valetta) Petterborg, age 98, passed away on September 18, 2023, after a brief illness. She was a strong lady throughout her life and until the very end.
Val was born in Preston, Idaho, to James Eddie Alexander Evans and Minnie Alice Warrick. She was the youngest of nine children and became an aunt at the ripe old age of...
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....
