Local Obituaries for Families in Richfield, Salina, Sevier County and the surrounding areas
Becky Knorr
Aug 27, 2025
Richfield, Utah - It is with great sadness that the family of Becky Jen Herbert Knorr announces her unexpected passing of natural causes on August 27, 2025.
Our “Firecracker,” Becky, was born on July 4, 1976 in Ogden, Utah. She later moved with her family to Kansas and Germany. Upon returning from Germany, her family re-settled in Salina, then Richfield, Utah,...
Phyllis Hansen
Aug 25, 2025
Mayfield, Utah – Phyllis Hendrickson Hansen, age 90 of Mayfield, passed away August 25, 2025, in Centerfield, Utah. She was born on May 19,1935 in Gunnison, Utah. She was the fourth of six daughters and one son of Oras Christian and Josie Jensen Hendrickson. There has never been a little girl born, or will there be hence, that loved her...
Kathleen Hampton
Aug 24, 2025
Aurora, Utah - Kathleen Marie Goddard Hampton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home in Aurora, Utah, surrounded by love. She was born June 19, 1950, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Clarence and Marjorie Goddard, and grew up in Las Vegas, graduating from Rancho High School.
On June 22, 1968, Kathy married the love of her...
Kathleen Higgins
Aug 23, 2025
Annabella, Utah - We have just lost a wonderful wife, mother, sister, family member and friend. Kathleen Morrill Morgan Higgins passed away on August 23, 2025 in Annabella, Utah at the age of 74.
She was born in Roosevelt, Utah, in November 28, 1950, to Clinton L. and Maxine Nyberg Morrill. She spent her life in New Mexico and Utah, where...
Carla Anne Tucker
Aug 22, 2025
Aurora, Utah - Our kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Carla Anne Dougherty Tucker, 86, of Aurora, passed away August 22, 2025 in Richfield. She was born August 30, 1939 in Willow Creek, Utah, a daughter of Andrew McNeil and Sarah Elizabeth Turnbull Dougherty.
She married Lyle M. Tucker June 7, 1957 in the...
Clyde Williams
Aug 20, 2025
Our kind and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Clyde J Williams, age 85, passed away August 20, 2025, at his home in Salina. He was born January 13, 1940, in Salina, a son of Lewis Thurland and Erna Lenora Larsen Williams. He grew up in Salina, where he enjoyed horse back riding and hunting. He graduated from North Sevier High...
Wayne Kerry Turner
Aug 19, 2025
Roosevelt, Utah - Wayne Kerry Turner, age 49, passed away August 19, 2025 at his home in Roosevelt. He was born January 21, 1976, in Richfield, Utah, a son of James Kerry and Corinne Peterson Turner. He was welcomed home to Loa, Utah by his older brothers and partners in crime, J.D. and Rob and later welcomed his best friends...
Donna Duncan
Aug 18, 2025
Donna Bagley Duncan, age 90, passed away August 18, 2025 at her home in Millcreek, Utah. She was born November 22, 1934 in Koosharem, a daughter of Talmage Seymour and Nellie LaPrele Albrecht Bagley. She attended Richfield High School and graduated in 1952. She went on to attend business school and earned her Associates Degree.
Donna married Brian L. Duncan in...
Pat Sorensen Williams
Aug 10, 2025
Beaver Dam, AZ/Salina, UT - Patsy Lee Barney Sorensen Williams passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 84 years old.
Pat was born July 13, 1941 in Elsinore, Utah, a daughter of Leland and Sylvia Leonard Barney, and from the very beginning, she lived life with warmth, generosity, and joy. She often reminisced...
Charles Herbert Davis
Aug 10, 2025
Monroe, Utah - Charles Davis, age 80, a devoted Husband, Father, Grandpa, Brother, Brother-in-law, and Uncle, went to be with our Lord and Savior after long term illnesses on August 10, 2025.
Charles was born in Neely, Mississippi on November 4, 1944 to James Byron Davis and Gladys Esther Davis. He moved to Northern California when he was a young child...
Elmer Hugh Chesnut
Aug 10, 2025
Sigurd, Utah - Elmer Hugh Chesnut, graduated from this life peacefully on Aug 10th, 2025 at his home in Sigurd.
Elmer was born on July 18th, 1955 to Emma Sal Smith and Ronald Hugh Chesnut in Richfield, Utah. He was raised in Salina here he grew grit, independence, and an enduring love for the outdoors. He graduated from North Sevier High...
Lael Payne Thalman
Aug 6, 2025
Sigurd/West Jordan, Utah - Lael Payne Thalman arrived in Vermillion, Utah, on the 12th day of November, 1934 to Lionel Claude Payne and Faye Conder. Lael Thalman departed on the 6th day of August 2025, in Lehi, Utah, at the age of 90 surrounded by her family.
From humble beginnings, she carried a strength that was the foundation of multiple generations....
Brandie Marie Holmes
Aug 4, 2025
Brandie Marie Holmes, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away on August 4, 2025, in Fountain Green, Utah, at the age of 51. Born on June 14, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, Brandie’s life radiated positivity and warmth, a testament to her unwavering spirit and infectious laughter.
From her early days as Brandie Buskey, she grew up living with...
Viola Buchanan
Jul 31, 2025
My name is Alice Viola Jackson Buchanan. On Thursday, July 31st, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, I was gently lifted from this life into the next to finally be reunited with my sweetheart Duane.
I was born to Harvey and Pansy Jackson in Fremont, Utah, on February 28th, 1936. I am the 8th of their 10 children. We were all born...
Philip Bredsguard
Jul 27, 2025
Elsinore, Utah - Philip Kells Bredsguard, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on July 27, 2025, at the age of 87, in Richfield. He was born in Richfield on August 4, 1937, to Waldo William and Eula Grace Coleman Bredsguard.
Philip grew up in Monroe and had fond memories driving tractors on the farm, hunting, and learning leatherwork and...
Thomas Eugene Elson
Jul 21, 2025
Monroe, Utah - Thomas Eugene Elson, our husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025 in Monroe.
Tom was born on September 17th, 1932 in Ash Grove, Missouri to Eugene Edwin Elson and Helen Theo White. Tom often spoke of the joys of life as a young boy on the farm, and the strong bonds with extended family...
Karen P. Memmott
Jul 19, 2025
Karen Pratt Memmott, a beloved wife, mother, and daughter passed away on July 19, 2025, at the age of 53, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 14, 1972, in Anaheim, California, Karen spent most of her childhood in Gunnison, Utah, where she developed a deep love for her family, community, and the beauty of the outdoors.
She was the...
Judith Davis
Jul 18, 2025
On Friday, July 18, 2025, Judith Ann Jones Davis—wife, mother, sister, town clerk, postmaster, and friend—passed peacefully from this life at age 80, in Tooele, Utah.
Judi was born June 28, 1945 in Provo, Utah the oldest daughter of Jessie Terry Jones and Max Jones. She had one older brother, Max; and two younger sisters, Gayle and Carol.
She graduated from Provo...
Stephen Jay Scovil
Jul 18, 2025
Aurora, Utah – Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Stephen Jay Scovil, age 83, of Aurora, passed away July 18, 2025, in Murray, Utah. He was born November 10, 1941, in Fillmore, a son of Derral Jesse and Marjorie Allen Scovil. He grew up in Downey, California, where he lettered in football and baseball in high school. He graduated...
Jim Jaussi
Jul 18, 2025
Richfield, Utah - James Rolland Jaussi was born in Montpelier, Idaho to Rolland Luther and Jean Weaver Jaussi, on August 28, 1940. Dr. Jaussi passed away July 18, 2025, at the age of 84 in Richfield, Utah.
As a young man, Jim enjoyed fishing, swimming, water skiing, and spending time with his father building homes. Yellowstone National Park was a favorite...
