Obituaries

Cathy McAllister Jorgenson

Cathy McAllister Jorgenson

Sep 27, 2025

Cathy McAllister Jorgenson peacefully passed through the veil on the morning of September 27, 2025, from complications of multiple sclerosis.

Born in Brigham City, Utah, in 1946 to Alice Ann Anderson and John George McAllister, Cathy was a bright, curious child who loved reading and adventures. There was never a challenge she wouldn’t meet head-on or a problem she couldn't solve...

Gary S. Juretich

Gary S. Juretich

Sep 21, 2025

I, Gary S. Juretich, no longer of sound mind or any body have graduated from this life. After 85 years of faithful service on Earth, I decided it was time to retire to the great beyond. And by "retire," I mean I finally found a place where I don't have to fix anything or remember all my passwords. Before they...

Abbie Kay Wyler

Abbie Kay Wyler

Sep 18, 2025

Our kind, sweet mother passed away on September 18 in Hurricane, Utah. She was born July 14, 1935 to Roy Wood Wightman and Grace Roseltha Adams in Payson, Utah. She grew up in Payson and lived in a home built by her Great-Grandfather, Joseph Wightman. She was named Abbie after her paternal grandmother, Abbie Wood .

She was an intelligent, active...

Lillian Grace Chidester

Lillian Grace Chidester

Sep 18, 2025

Lillian Grace Chidester, 79, passed peacefully at home with family on September 18, 2025.

She was a giving Mother, Grandmother, Wife, Sister, Aunt, and Friend who will be missed. She was kind and strived to serve despite her health challenges. She loved to serve how she could. I remember her on the phone for hours talking to those who needed a...

Mary Theresa Louise Carter

Mary Theresa Louise Carter

Sep 16, 2025

MARY THERESA LOUISE CARTER (DOLLARHIDE) was born July 28th 1954 in Wickenburg, AZ to James Clerman Dollarhide and Lupe Badilla. She graduated from Kingman High School Class of 1973. 

She is survived by her mother Paulette Dollarhide, her children, Jennifer Gaddis (Shade) and Frederick Shade & his wife Jenny; her siblings, Marietta Montgomery (Dollarhide) & her husband Glen , Alec Dollarhide...

Paul L. Peterson

Paul L. Peterson

Sep 14, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul L. Peterson, who died unexpectedly at the age of 66 in St. George, Utah, on September 14, 2025.

Paul was born in Coalville, Utah, on June 24, 1959, to Lyle Peterson and Joann Pace. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, and was active in all sports. He...

Valya Lucy Tenney

Valya Lucy Tenney

Sep 13, 2025

Born on September 21, 1977 in LBJ Hospital, Fagaalu American Samoa, Valya Lucy Sega Tenney lived a life of faith, compassion, and service. From a young age, she found her place within the church and school, dedicating her time, talents, and love to serving God and her community. Her church family was her joy, and she gave selflessly—whether through song,...

Timothy Michael Mertens

Timothy Michael Mertens

Sep 12, 2025

Tim Mertens (Mertz), passed away peacefully on Sept 12, 2025 in St George, UT. He was born in Wisconsin to Carl and Helen. Tim was the youngest of four siblings: Jeanine, Flossie and Steve who all preceded him in death.

Growing up in Wisconsin Tim developed a love of race cars, enjoying tinkering and driving starting well before obtaining any license....

Andrea Louise Bird

Andrea Louise Bird

Sep 10, 2025

Andrea Louise Bird, 47, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 after a hard fought battle with ovarian cancer. She was born July 3, 1978 in Idaho Falls, ID, to R. Lynn Montague and Marcia Apgood Montague. Later her family moved to the Pacific Northwest where she spent the majority of her...

Tayson Paxman

Tayson Paxman

Sep 8, 2025

Tayson Paxman, age 23, passed away on September 7, 2025, in St. George, Utah. Born on July 20, 2002, in the same city he called home throughout his life, Tayson brought light, laughter, and boundless energy to everyone around him.From the very beginning, Tayson was known for his big heart and adventurous spirit. Whether tearing through trails on his dirt...

Henry Lee Miner

Henry Lee Miner

Sep 8, 2025

Henry Lee Miner was born on February 14, 1941, in Logan, Utah, the fifth of eight children of Glen Bryant and Caroline Eyring Miner. He was named after his mother’s brother, Henry Eyring. He passed away, surrounded by his family, after a long illness and battle with cancer. 

His siblings remember him as an exuberant child, full of creative energy on...

David L. Huskinson

David L. Huskinson

Sep 7, 2025

David L. Huskinson, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in St. George, Utah. He was 70 years old.

David was born on August 10, 1955, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Garn and Shirley Loveland Huskinson. From a young age, he showed the steady work ethic and cheerful spirit that would become hallmarks of his...

Knaavi Ameri Studer

Knaavi Ameri Studer

Sep 3, 2025

Knaavi Ameri Studer, age 17, of St. George, Utah, passed away on September 3, 2025. She was born on December 7, 2007, in St. George to Maggie Studer (Stringham) and Kris Studer.

Knaavi grew up in Washington and St. George and graduated a year early from Career Tech High School in May 2025.

From the very beginning, Knaavi was a bubbly, bright,...

Ralph Mark Button

Ralph Mark Button

Sep 2, 2025

Ralph "Mark" Button, age 66, passed away and returned to our Heavenly father on September 2nd 2025. Mark was born on September 28th 1958, to Merril "Bud" Button and Konda Chamberlain/Button. He married Kay Dawn Anderson November 18th 1975 they had a son, Buddy Kay Button. Mark and Kay later divorced. Mark and Buddy then moved to Cedar City Ut...

William Howard Mack

William Howard Mack

Sep 2, 2025

William "Bill" Howard Mack, age 85 passed away in his home in St. George, Utah on September 2, 2025. Bill grew up in Waterville, Minnesota, went to Mankato State then joined the Navy for four years. He then went to Milwaukee School of Engineering to get his bachelors in electrical engineering. He worked for Giddings & Lewis Machine Tool in...

Sheri Dawn Andersen

Sheri Dawn Andersen

Aug 30, 2025

Sheri Dawn Andersen, 60, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, August 30, 2025.She was born September 12, 1964, in Murray, Utah, to Lois Elizebeth (Woods) Andersen and Ellis LaVird Andersen. Raised in West Valley City, she attended Robert Frost and Farnsworth Elementary, Valley Jr. High, and Granger High School. She grew up surrounded by wonderful neighborhood friends, and...

Loretta Suzanne Trout

Loretta Suzanne Trout

Aug 29, 2025

Lorie battled her illness with love and vigor. 9 years ago she was told she only had 2 years left of life. She was able to give us 7 more. She loved hard cared deeply. The only thing she asked of anyone was a little bit of their time to give her more memories. She went up to be in...

Karla Rae Kieffer Halford

Karla Rae Kieffer Halford

Aug 29, 2025

Karla Rae Kieffer Halford, age 79, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025. Born on January 17, 1946. Karla lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to her family, faith, and community.

As the daughter of a father who was in the military, in her early years she moved around the country including the beautiful island of Hawaii. Eventually her family...

Vickie Lyn Trausch

Vickie Lyn Trausch

Aug 25, 2025

Vickie Lyn Trausch, age 66, of St. George, Utah, passed away on August 25, 2025. She was born on October 7, 1958, in Evanston, Wyoming, to Dale Wilkes and Betty Jean Nowling.

Vickie married Michael Alan Trausch, and together they built a life filled with love and dedication. She worked as a retail manager and was known for her strong work...

Joan Gayle Kretschmer

Joan Gayle Kretschmer

Aug 21, 2025

Joan Gayle Kretschmer, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, author, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, in St. George, Utah, at the age of 89.

Gayle was born in a little white house in Tonopah, Nevada, to Don Perchetti and Margaret Covert on an early spring morning, May 8, 1936. She had one older sister,...