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

Sep 20, 2024

Gunnison, Utah – Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Scott Rady Draper, age 72, passed away September 20, 2024, in Centerfield. He was born June 4, 1952, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of Max Radie and Shirlie Johansen Draper. He grew up in Moroni, along with his two sisters, riding bikes with his friends and playing baseball. He graduated...

Sep 11, 2024

LaDonna Ruth Gibbons Gammill, age 89, passed away in the early morning hours of September 11, 2024, in South Jordan, Utah. She was born January 15, 1935, in Torrey Utah to Cecil Mayhew and Ruby Ruth Hunt Gibbons. She was the second child of four children: an older brother Carlyle, younger brother Evan Gibbons, and younger sister Rhonda. She...

Sep 8, 2024

Monroe, Utah - Craig Ronald Schouten, age 70, of Monroe, passed away September 8, 2024, in Richfield, Utah

Craig was born November 28, 1953, to Ronald Warren and Doreene Fox Schouten in Provo, Utah. He grew up in Springville and had fond memories of family camping trips during his boyhood years. Craig graduated from Springville...

Sep 5, 2024

David Lee Olsen, age 59, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on September 5, 2024, in Blanding, Utah. He was born February 28, 1965, to Richard Harold and Alma Sorensen Olsen, in Gunnison, Utah. He grew up and attended school in Gunnison where he was on the basketball team in high school with his twin brother Darin.

Aug 30, 2024

Redmond, Utah - Douglas Brent Jensen, age 76, passed away August 30, 2024, in Redmond, Utah.

He was born March 23, 1948, in Salina, Utah to Douglas Rex and Norma Pickett Jensen. Brent grew up in Redmond and spent his boyhood fishing, shooting, hunting and playing with friends. He attended North Sevier High School and...

Aug 26, 2024

If you are reading this, then you know I have graduated from this mortal life. I am now in my last and greatest chapter. I took that step into eternity August 26, 2024 in Provo, Utah.

My life began as Marlene Belle Murphy, on Sunday, May 23, 1937, in Salt Lake City, Utah. I am...

Aug 21, 2024

Richfield, Utah – Our kind and caring brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Kenneth James Charles, age 51, of Richfield, passed away August 21, 2024, in St. George, Utah.

He was born October 29, 1972, in Richfield, a son of Cheryl Ann Charles. James grew up in Richfield and as a boy he enjoyed swimming in...

Aug 17, 2024

Salina, Utah - Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, LaJuana Sorensen Bastian, age 92, of Salina, passed away August 17, 2024, in Monroe.

LaJuana was born April 13, 1932, in Mt. Pleasant, Utah to Clayton W. and Wilma Hafen Sorensen. She enjoyed growing up with sisters Charleen, Billie Lou and GeriLyn. LaJuana graduated...

Aug 15, 2024

Kaye Chynoweth Madsen Brunson, age 81, of Richfield, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children on Thursday, August 15, 2024, in Richfield.

Our Mom was born July 23, 1943, in Richfield, a daughter of Herman I. and Alma Ruby Jolley Chynoweth. She grew up in Angle, with her two brothers, Lynn and Gordon, on a...

Aug 13, 2024

Escalante, Utah – Our loving mother, Joanne Marie Riefkohl, age 89, passed away at her home in Escalante on August 13, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was born April 30, 1935 to Lonnie and Beatrice Johnson Loyd in Quemado, Texas. She was a dear sister to Donald (Dorothy) Loyd and Cleo (Delia) Loyd.

Aug 13, 2024

Manti, Utah - Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather Merrill L. Cox passed away August 13, 2024, at the Gunnison Valley Hospital.

He was born June 6, 1935, to Grant W. and Elizabeth LuDean Hougaard Cox, in Manti, Utah. Merrill graduated from Manti High school in 1953. He graduated from Snow College in...

Aug 13, 2024

Joseph, Utah – Christian Lee Dowsett, age 54, passed away at his home in Joseph on August 13, 2024. He was born February 9, 1970, in Salt Lake City, a son of Kelly Charles and Susan Lorraine Bangerter Dowsett.

He grew up in West Jordan, Utah and attended schools there. He married Cindy Burness in...

Aug 12, 2024

Terrie Lee Turner Erickson, age 54, of Salina, passed away August 12, 2024, in Provo, Utah.

Terrie was born December 7, 1969, along with her twin brother, Jerry, to Arlo and Norma Jean Call Turner in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Terrie grew up in Salt Lake and attended West High School....

Aug 5, 2024

Salina, Utah – Gigi Gretchen Thomas, age 84, passed away early Monday morning, August 5, 2024, at her home in Salina after a brief illness. It was one the few battles she was unable to win.

Gigi was born, Gretchen Jean Greene, August 17, 1939, in Plattsburgh, New York, a daughter of Gordon and Gertrude...

Aug 2, 2024

Leland (Lee) Robert Skinner, age 76 passed away August 2, 2024, at his home in Richfield, following a valiant battle with a rare form of cancer caused by his exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Viet Nam. Lee served with distinction during his 7 years in the U.S. Navy.

He was born April...

Jul 30, 2024

Central Valley, Utah – Herb Gukeisen passed away at the age of 101 on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024. Herbert Bernard Gukeisen, born January 28, 1923, grew up in Parkston, South Dakota, son of Agnes Anna Grosz Gukeisen and Michael Edward Gukeisen, among several loving and boisterous siblings: Bill, Sam, Clarence, Margaret, Marie, Wilma, Agnes, and Barbara. They loved to...

Jul 29, 2024

BURLEY – Douglas Jesse Baker, age 82, of Burley, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, peacefully in his sleep at Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center in Burley.

Doug was born September 22, 1941, to Jesse and Ireta Baker in Beaver, Utah. He was raised in Beaver, Utah, and graduated from Beaver High School, Class...

Jul 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Randy Errol Marks on July 24, 2024, in Bicknell, Utah. He was born March 5, 1960, to Earl Dean and Rowane Good Marks. Randy was born and raised in Spanish Fork Utah.

He was part of the Army National Guard from approximately...

Jul 21, 2024

Salina, Utah - Our kind and beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, Dee Wayne Jolley, at the age of 95 of Salina Utah passed away Sunday July 21 in Provo. He was born August 8, 1928, in Park City Utah, a son of Quince and Odessa Petty Jolley. He was born and lived in Park City Utah until he...

Jul 20, 2024

Thad Emery Nielsen of Richfield died July 20, 2024, in Salt Lake City, of causes incident to age. He was 91.

Thad was born January 23, 1933, in Monroe, the first of two sons born to Emery and Cora Parsons Nielsen. He grew up in Monroe, graduating from South Sevier High School in 1951. Thad...