Local Obituaries for Families in Richfield, Salina, Sevier County and the surrounding areas
Mary Ann Bliss
May 18, 2025
Loa, Utah - Beloved mother, Mary Ann Bliss, age 85, passed away on May 18, 2025, in Leeds, Utah.
Mary was born on March 24, 1940, in Bicknell, Utah, to Elmer Criss and Elma DeLeeuw Moosman. She grew up in Wayne County, where she spent most of her life. In her youth, Mary found joy in baking cookies, cakes, and candies,...
Edgar Levi Taylor
May 16, 2025
Nephi, Utah - Edgar Levi Taylor, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, in Payson, Utah. Born on January 1, 1931, in Salina, Utah, Edgar lived a long and active life marked by dedication to family, service to country, and an enduring passion for building and creating.A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Edgar served as an...
Nadine R. Brown
May 16, 2025
Loa, Utah – Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and friend, Nadine Delia Rasmussen Brown Taylor, age 87, passed away May 16, 2025, in Centerfield, Utah. She was born July 24, 1937, in Bicknell, Utah, a daughter of J. Nad and LaRue Fordham Rasmussen.
She graduated from Wayne High School. In her later years, she went on to take college...
Camille Elizabeth Rex Smart
May 15, 2025
Camille Smart, age 49, passed away on May 15, 2025, in Sevier County, Utah. She was born on March 7, 1976, in Elko, Nevada, to Ferrin James Rex and Esther Knighton Rex.
Camille was the sixth of seven children and is survived by her father, Ferrin; and her siblings: Michelle (Jeff) Christensen, Kevin (David) Rex, Brian (Carolina) Rex, Monet (John) Guymon,...
Rita Kay Paterson
May 6, 2025
Monroe, Utah – Our beloved wife, mother, and sister, Rita Kay Paterson, age 82, passed away on May 6, 2025 at her home in Monroe.
Rita was born on March 23, 1943 in Santa Monica, California to Edwin Leroy and Norma Jean Coffey Hammond. She grew up in a neighborhood with many young children; she said there were over 20 in...
Vicky Harward
May 5, 2025
Vicky Harward, a cherished sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, in Orem, Utah, at the age of 69. Born on May 3, 1956, in Salina, Utah. Vicky was the daughter of Ross J. Harward and Dot Shirleen Holdaway.
Vicky had a great love for the outdoors and brought joy to those around her, often sharing her playful...
Connie Jean Brunson
May 3, 2025
Aurora, Utah - Our beloved mother, grandma, aunt, sister, friend, and neighbor, Connie Jean Henrie Brunson, age 81, passed away on May 3, 2025 at Gunnison Valley Hospital.
Connie was born in Richfield on December 13, 1943 to Francis Verl and Dessie Kristine Swalberg Henrie. She attended Piute High School, graduating with the class of 1962, attended Utah State University, and...
Cheryl Gwen Beers-Blondal
May 1, 2025
Torrey, Utah - Cheryl Gwen Beers-Blondal, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, was born on March 29, 1946, in Glendale, California, to Gaylord and Maxine Whitman. She passed peacefully on May 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of family and friends.
The eldest of four siblings—Cheryl, Craig, Carol, and Clint—Cheryl cherished her childhood filled with family vacations to Nebraska, weekend...
Melva Barney
Apr 29, 2025
Salina, UT – Melva Jean Thompson Barney, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Salina, surrounded by her loving family on April 29, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Melva’s life was one of quiet strength, unwavering love, and steadfast faith.
She was born September 19, 1931, in Salina, Utah, to proud parents George William and Alice...
Joni Taylor
Apr 27, 2025
Bicknell, Utah - Joni Taylor, age 59. passed away Sunday morning, at her home in Bicknell, after a valiant battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. She fought for two years surpassing many prognoses. Her positive attitude and optimistic outlook were contagious throughout her treatment. Joni never complained and always reminded those around her how blessed she was, even through her trials....
Ron Sanden
Apr 25, 2025
Ronald Martin Sanden was born February 15, 1939, in Warren, Pennsylvania, to Elvis Arthur and Martha Magdeline Cook Sanden. He grew up in Warren, where he enjoyed an active childhood. Some of his favorite activities included being a Boy Scout, playing Little League Baseball, and participating in basketball leagues.
He graduated from Warren High School in 1957, where he was a...
Diane Davis
Apr 22, 2025
Lyman, Utah - On a beautiful spring day, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Diane Louise Johnson Davis, age 87 passed away peacefully in Richfield, on April 22, 2025, returning to her Heavenly Father and many loved ones who have gone before her. She has been looking forward to this day to be able to embrace her...
Carrie Jo Roth
Apr 21, 2025
Marysvale, Utah - Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Carrie Jo Hansen Roth, age 67, passed away April 21, 2025 in Syracuse, Utah. She was born January 20, 1958 in Salt Lake City to Albert Stanley and Charlotte Jean Truman Hansen.
She grew up in Salt Lake City, and graduated from Cottonwood High with the class of 1976. She attended South...
Larry Keith Jones
Apr 17, 2025
Annabella, Utah - Larry Keith Jones, age 87, passed away on April 17, 2025 in Salt Lake City. He was born on November 7, 1937 in Callao, Missouri to Dewey Reese Jones and Mary James.
Larry grew up in Bevier, Missouri on a farm with 40 beautiful acres. He attended school in Laclede in a one room school house. In his...
James Cuff
Apr 9, 2025
James Cuff, age 75, passed away on April 9, 2025 in Henderson, Nevada. He was born October 11, 1949, in Panguitch, Utah, a son of William Ward and Virginia McArthur.
He married Loralie Fernley January 22, 1994 in St. George, Utah.
James is survived by his wife and children.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in...
Craig Venoy Curtis
Apr 3, 2025
Salt Lake City/Aurora, Utah - Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather Craig Venoy Curtis passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, after braving over a decade of Parkinson’s Disease. Craig was born on June 21, 1943, in Salina, Utah, to Venoy John and Ina Zoy (Aiken) Curtis. He was raised in Aurora on the family ranch where he...
Jan Whipple
Mar 31, 2025
Hanksville, Utah - Janice Dee Hutton Whipple, age 92, of Hanksville, Utah, died of natural causes Monday evening, March 31, 2025, at her daughter's home in Washington, Utah. She was born June 2, 1932, in Rifle, Colorado, a daughter of Harry B. and Ethyl Evelyn Mullins Hutton and lived a very full life.
Jan or Grandma Jan as many called her,...
Karen Morrill
Mar 25, 2025
Central Valley, Utah – Our kind and beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, Karen Faye Cox Morrill, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Central Valley, surrounded by family. She was born March 13, 1945, in Phoenix, Arizona, a daughter of Walter Valden and Vivian Eaton Cox. She grew up in Southern Utah, enjoying the outdoors and...
Beverly Brown Brian
Mar 22, 2025
Loa, Utah - Our beloved mother, grandmother, Great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Beverly Brown Brian, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Loa on March 22, 2025, returning to her Heavenly Father and her eternal companion, H. Dudley Brian.
Beverly was born February 15, 1939, in Bicknell, Utah-(Her mother's "Day Late Valentine")—the 10th child of Alburn Adonis and Clara...
David Hipp
Mar 21, 2025
Richfield, Utah - Davip Hipp, age 68, passed away at his home on March 21, 2025.
Cremation services are under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina, Utah.
