Obituaries

Leland Howard Peters

Leland Howard Peters

Aug 24, 2026

Leland Howard Peters, 88, of Santa Clara, Utah, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, at 8:12 AM.

Lee was born in Glendale, California, on October 26, 1937, to William Howard and Lois Ritchie Peters. He earned a master’s degree from the University of Southern California (USC) and went on to build a diverse and successful career spanning banking, manufacturing, and...

Edda Jo Hinton

Edda Jo Hinton

Aug 22, 2026

Edda Jo Hinton, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

Edda was born August 1, 1960 in Provo, UT to Jean Louise Watts and Edward Lloyd Paxton. She was the youngest of 5 siblings.

In August 1987, Edda married Robert Hinton in UT. They welcomed their first daughter Heather Hinton on January 29, 1988 then welcomed their second and last...

Brenda Lynne Schmidt Kenworthy

Brenda Lynne Schmidt Kenworthy

Aug 22, 2026

Brenda Lynne Schmidt Kenworthy, 62, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026 surrounded by loving family and friends. She struggled for many, many years with POTS, and was recently diagnosed with ALS.

She was born on Easter Sunday, March 29, 1964. Her mother and father were Mary Jean "Jeannie" Bevard Schmidt Reeves and Delmar Jacob Schmidt. She was raised in...

Joey Twitchell

Joey Twitchell

Aug 18, 2026

Joey Leavitt Twitchell, 84, of St. George, Utah, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026. Born March 31, 1942, in Hurricane, Utah, to Donald Henry Leavitt and Karma Hirschi, Joey grew up in St. George as the spirited eldest of six daughters—arriving just five minutes ahead of her twin sister, Judy. She graduated from Dixie High School, where she proudly...

Glen Leroy Ericson Jr

Glen Leroy Ericson Jr

Aug 16, 2026

Glen Leroy Ericson Jr., 79, passed away peacefully at his home in St. George, Utah, on August 16, 2026.Glen was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served a mission to the Northern Indian Mission, where he spread the gospel message to the Native American people. He had the opportunity to serve as a...

Roger Allan Jones

Roger Allan Jones

Aug 10, 2026

Brigadier General Roger Allan Jones, USAF (Ret.)

September 12, 1938 – August 10, 2026

Brigadier General Roger Allan Jones, USAF (Ret), 87, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on August 10, 2026, in St. George, Utah. He was a devoted husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather, as well as a decorated Air Force general, a respected judge advocate (JAG), and a dedicated...

Ann DeSpain Egelund

Ann DeSpain Egelund

Aug 10, 2026

Ann DeSpain Egelund, our wonderful, loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother completed her earthly mission on August 10, 2026, four days after family from around the state came to celebrate her 90th birthday at her house. She was born August 6, 1936, in the Lehi Hospital to William Orval DeSpain and Emma (Southwick) DeSpain. Ann is now united in heaven...

Kay Hansen Brinkerhoff

Kay Hansen Brinkerhoff

Aug 8, 2026

Kay Hansen Brinkerhoff was born April 16, 1932 in Emery, Utah to Floyd and Surelda Hansen Brinkerhoff. He passed away on August 8, 2026.

Following graduation from South Emery High School, He joined and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as an aircraft hydraulics specialist. Following a tour of duty on the aircraft carrier Bon...

Lloyd Elwood Lemley

Lloyd Elwood Lemley

Aug 8, 2026

Lloyd Elwood Lemley, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

Lloyd was born on April 19, 1936, in Gentry County, Missouri, to Clyde Lemley and Florence Canady. He spent his early years growing up in Missouri before leaving home at the young age of 13 to begin working and making his own way in the world.

His journey eventually led...

Michael Keith Rosia

Michael Keith Rosia

Aug 4, 2026

Michael Keith Rosia, 68, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of August 4, 2026, while doing something he loved: reading his newspaper in his truck.

Mike was born on December 25, 1957, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Marine Master Sergeant Cornelius Francis Rosia and June Frances Rosia. He was the sixth of seven children. From Honolulu, the military family moved to Parris...

Donnel J Ward

Donnel J Ward

Aug 4, 2026

On August 4, 2026, Donnel J Ward slipped quietly through the veil and into eternity. He now rests in the embrace of his beloved wife, Sharon Cottrell. We mourn his passing but rejoice knowing he lived an exemplary life, honoring his temple covenants to his last breath.

Born August 10, 1935 in Ogden, Utah, to Glen John Ward and Lois Christina...

Dennis Lee Mease

Dennis Lee Mease

Aug 3, 2026

Dennis Lee Mease was born on September 22, 1948, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Victor Paul Mease and Maxine Alvina Stahlheber Mease. He passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jerry Paul Mease; and his infant...

Barry Lynne Bishop

Barry Lynne Bishop

Aug 1, 2026

Barry Lynne Bishop was born April 9, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He passed away peacefully August 1, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. Barry was the third son of Verdell Ray Bishop and Dana Wood Bishop of Hinckley, Utah. Barry is survived by his wife, Karen V. Richman Bishop, his four children, Brett Michael Bishop (Tina),...

Beatrice Louise Burnett Greco

Beatrice Louise Burnett Greco

Jul 29, 2026

Beatrice Louise Burnett Greco, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away at the age of 88.

Louise was born on February 26, 1938, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Kenneth William Burnett and Melba Beatrice Brewer Burnett. She was the fifth of six children and a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints. She...

Anna Grace Lindberg

Anna Grace Lindberg

Jul 25, 2026

Anna Grace Lindberg of Saint George, Utah passed away on Saturday July 25th, 2026. She was born on February 28th, 1936 in Calamine, Arkansas, the 8th child of William and Clara Mobley Johnson. She attended Cave City High School where she loved playing basketball.

She loved cooking, sewing, gardening and collecting interesting rocks wherever she went. She was an avid reader...

Walter Lee Bailey

Walter Lee Bailey

Jul 23, 2026

Walter Lee Bailey ended his mortal journey on July 23, 2026 at age 92. Born on August 3, 1933 to Ira Bailey and Almira Dellana Jack. He married Jean Sue Bailey on February 14, 1959 and they were later sealed for time and eternity in the Los Angeles temple on January 16, 1960. Walter was a devoted husband and father.

He...

John Allan Sims

John Allan Sims

Jul 21, 2026

John Allan Sims age 55, of St. George, Utah

Passed away on July 21, 2026 in St. George, Utah

Born on October 14, 1970 in Murray, Utah.

John Allan was a devoted mechanic, a funny and kind brother to many, a cherished father or father like figure too many, an affectionate grandfather, a charismatic uncle to countless nieces and nephews, and a dependable...

Gordon Keller Barber

Gordon Keller Barber

Jul 20, 2026

Gordon Keller Barber, 71, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, peacefully in his sleep. He was born August 27, 1954, in Monticello, UT to Glenn and Beverly Barber. Gordon was the fourth child of seven siblings. He was a lively and mischievous boy who loved causing trouble with his brothers and teasing his sisters. Gordon was diagnosed with arthritis at...

Brad Walton Pearson

Brad Walton Pearson

Jul 11, 2026

Brad Walton Pearson, 70, of Washington, Utah, passed away on July 11, 2026. While his passing leaves a void in the lives of those who knew him, his family finds comfort in knowing he has been reunited with his beloved wife, Jodi, and is finally free from pain.Brad was born on September 16, 1955, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to...

Byron Chester Mock

Byron Chester Mock

Jul 6, 2026

Byron Chester Mock passed away on July 6, 2026 surrounded by family at St George Regional Hospital in St George, UT. He said, “I just want to get through my 94th birthday and my 75th wedding anniversary and then I will be ready to go.” And that is exactly what he did. Byron was born on May 31, 1932 in...