Local Obituaries for Families in Richfield, Salina, Sevier County and the surrounding areas

Jun 3, 2024

Richfield, Utah - Edward Wasden Johnson, age 99, of Richfield, passed away June 3, 2024, in Monroe, Utah. He was born to Alvin Smith and Sofe Christina Wasden Johnson on a cold December 1, 1924, in Lovell, Wyoming. Edward was welcomed by his siblings Edna, George, and Alva. In the years to come, they would welcome Calvin, Annella, Jerrold,...

Jun 2, 2024

Annabella, Utah – Our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Donna Jean Arionus Scott, age 89, passed away June 2, 2024, in Riverton, Utah. She was born December 24, 1934, in Lead, South Dakota, a daughter of Edwin John and Mildred Louise Nelson Arionus. She grew up in South Dakota and graduated from Alameda High School in Alameda, California. She...

Jun 1, 2024

Aurora, Utah – Our kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Bobby Orlo Hales, age 79, passed away June 1, 2024 at his home in Aurora. He was born on October 27, 1944, a son of Orlo Franklin and Roena Joy Hales.

Bob grew up in Aurora, Kearns, and Granada Hills, California. He...

May 29, 2024

Bountiful/Loa, Utah - Kathleen Okerlund, age 73, passed away peacefully May 29, 2024, of natural causes at her home in Bountiful surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 8, 1950, in Price, Utah to her beloved parents, Beryl Mecham and Loren Clare Okerlund. She cherished growing up in Loa, in the beautiful Wayne Wonderland in Utah. Though Kathy...

May 27, 2024

Teasdale Utah - Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin, LaWana Durfey Jones age 90, passed peacefully away on May 27, 2024 in Hyrm, Utah, just two weeks after her husband, Allen passed away.

LaWana was born August 5, 1933, in Bicknell, Utah to George Lawrence Durfey Jr. and Clea King Durfey at...

May 25, 2024

Greenwich, Utah - Verl L Bagley, our loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend passed away May 25, 2024, in Cedar City, at the age of 79. He was born July 11, 1944, in Salina, to Lynn Garr and Mary Glennona DeLange Bagley.

Raised in Greenwich, he was the oldest of 5 siblings....

May 24, 2024

Loa, Utah – Our kind and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, Steven Kent Gurr, age 68, of Loa, passed away May 24, 2024, in Provo, Utah, just six months after the passing of his beloved wife, Sharon.

He was born March 29, 1956, to Kent Joseph and Bonnie Kay Dickinson Gurr in...

May 23, 2024

Sterling, Utah - Rick Shepherd, passed away peacefully at 10:17 am on May 23, 2024, in Provo, Utah, with his loving sister Ellna Urquhart, and his 3 children Athena Hansen, Angel Andrus and Steven Shepherd by his side.

He was born in Nephi Utah on February 24, 1961, to Derl Glen and Carla Jeannine Bowels...

May 22, 2024

Lowell Q Hermansen was born to Herman Christian and Ireta Nielson Hermansen on August 4, 1931 in Elsinore, Utah. He passed away peacefully May 22, 2024, with his loving sweetheart by his side in Payson, Utah. He was 92.

Lowell had very humble beginnings. He lived in Elsinore during his younger years. He graduated from...

May 20, 2024

Torrey, Utah - Richard Gregory Bowman, age 62, of Torrey, tragically left us on May 20, 2024, in a trucking accident at Deer Creek Reservoir, Utah. He was born August 27, 1961, in Pomona California. He was a fun, loving kid who enjoyed adventures and crazy escapades. He grew up in Southern California, Utah, and graduated from Carbondale High...

May 14, 2024

Centerfield, Utah - Harold Lee Schmid, age 76, of Centerfield, Utah passed away on May 14, 2024, in Gunnison, Utah. He was born June 5, 1947, in Bensenville, Illinois to Charles Herbert Schmid and Evelyn Lucille Harmon Schmid.

Hal married Ann Catherine Christensen on February 14, 1987, and they were sealed in the Salt Lake...

May 14, 2024

Teasdale, Utah - Allen R. Jones our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on May 14, 2024, in Hyrum, Utah.

Dad was born June 19, 1932, to Isaac Rulon Jones and Rebecca May Allen Jones of Torrey, Utah. He joined 5 sisters...

May 9, 2024

Venice, Utah - Beverly June Muir Ivie Pond, age 83, of Venice, Utah passed away May 9, 2024, in St. George, Utah, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born April 18, 1941, in Richfield, Utah, to Leon David and Dora Hurdsman Muir. Beverly was the only girl in her family. She had 3 brothers,...

May 8, 2024

Terry returned home to the arms of his loving Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ on May 8, 2024, at the age of 64, surrounded by his wife and children in Monroe, Utah.

He was born November 6, 1959, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Noell and Shirley Nelson. He is the youngest of six...

May 8, 2024

Loa, Utah - Esther Hafen Blackburn, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born on March 8, 1944, to Joseph and Mary Harris Hafen in Provo, Utah, the 9th of 11 children.

Those who knew Esther...

May 8, 2024

Lyman, Utah – Jerry Rees Chappell, age 72, was born May 18, 1951, in Salina Utah. He lost his life on May 8, 2024, at his farm doing something he loved to do. Jerry is one of the hardest working men around and he had the scars and pain to prove it. He never quit, he always pushed himself...

Apr 28, 2024

Salina, Utah – Our kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Brenda Lee Fausett Torgerson, age 71, passed away April 28, 2024, at her home in Salina, after a valiant five year battle with cancer.

She was born August 5,1952 in Price, a daughter of Robert Smith and Mary Pauline Cooper Fausett.

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Apr 27, 2024

In loving memory of Stewart R. Shields, who passed away on April 27, 2024, in Provo, Utah. Stewart was born on February 4, 1957, in Salina, Utah. Stewart lived a life filled with love, adventure, and devotion to his family and community.

During his younger years, Stewart was actively involved in the Church of Jesus...

Apr 26, 2024

Salina, Utah – James Douglas Erdei, our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, returned to his loving Heavenly Father on Friday, April 26 at the age of 74 in Richfield. Jim fought a brave 25 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. His illness brought challenges, but he faced them with great faith, determination, and strength.

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Apr 25, 2024

Jennifer Jackson O’Brien of Houston, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2024. We lost our beloved Jennifer due to breast cancer. Jennifer was a loving wife, an amazing mother, a beautiful daughter and sister, and a devoted friend. With her warm smile and outgoing personality, she made friends and created family wherever she went. Jennifer had a very strong...