Obituaries

Nov 4, 2026

Steven Brent Christensen joined the Heavenly hosts of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 4th, 2026. He passed away in Payson, Utah, at the age of 67, following a brave battle with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Born on February 26, 1959, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Raymond and Marlene Christensen, Steve showed a deep love for scriptures and a...

Nov 4, 2026

Douglas Clyde Palmer, 86, was born in Walker Mine, California, on January 20, 1940, to Bud and Bessie Palmer. Doug and his older brother, Frank, were raised in Goshen by their grandparents, Frank and Julia Palmer. Doug attended Goshen Elementary and Payson High School, where he was active in sports.

After high school, Doug married Joanne Haskell. Together they had Brent...

Nov 3, 2026

Thayne Verdell Banks, aged 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 21, 1946, in Spanish Fork, Utah, to John and Maxine Banks. As the eldest of five children, he set an example of hard work and responsibility for those around him.

Thayne attended and graduated from Spanish...

Nov 3, 2026

Marcia Gay Smith Garner, 90, of Genola, Utah, passed away on November 3rd in the home of her daughter.

Gay was born on May 27, 1936, in Genola, Utah, to William Morris Smith and Davida May Hardy. She spent most of her life in the community she loved and was deeply rooted in her family and her...

Nov 1, 2026

Judy Ann Phebus Murphy Nepolis, age 82, passed away on November 1, 2026, in Payson, Utah.

Judy was born to Raymond Phebus and Barbara Hallman on January 1, 1944, in Murray, Utah. She was one of eight children and graduated from Murray High School.

On May 29, 1975, Judy married Michael Paul Nepolis in Kearns,...

Oct 31, 2026

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we remember the beautiful life of Marian Kay Andress, who passed away on October 31, 2026, at the age of 76. Though her time on earth has come to an end, the love she gave so freely, the memories she created, and the countless lives she touched will remain forever.

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Oct 31, 2026

Marlene Lucas Baarz loving wife, mother sister, grandma, and friend passed away peacefully looking at the love of her life on Halloween, October 31, 2026. She had been surrounded by many friends and family the past week.

Marlene was born with her "womb mate" Michael on December 22, 1940, to Joseph Ford Lucas and Lilly May Stebbins...

Oct 31, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend Shirlene Brown on October 31, 2026.

Shirlene Johnson Brown was born on July 14 th , 1936, to Oscar Matthew and Annie Johnson in Spanish Fork, Utah.

She has lived in Palmyra, Lake Shore, Provo, Payson...

Oct 30, 2026

James Fletcher Larsen, age 87, passed away on October 30, 2026, in Spanish Fork, Utah. He was born on February 25, 1939, in Price, Utah, to Norman Larsen and Ethel Eunice Fletcher.

On February 19, 1959, James married the love of his life, Peggy Balzly, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Together, they built a beautiful...

Oct 30, 2026

Derral C. Warner, 90, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away at the Portneuf Medical Center on Friday, October 30, 2026. He was born in Heyburn, Idaho, August 14, 1936, to Marion Callus and Nyla Davis Warner. He was raised in the Heyburn/Burley area, where he graduated from Heyburn High School in 1954, having lettered in football and cheerleading. He joined...

Oct 26, 2026

Mark Elliott Hogan, age 67, passed away on October 26, 2026 doing what he loved. He was born in Merced, California, to John Robert Hogan and Valera Elliott Hogan. At a young age, his family moved to Payson, Utah where they became a major staple to the community. He attended first grade at Peteetneet elementary in Payson where he...

Oct 26, 2026

Dale Mattinson passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026, in Payson, Utah at the age of 93 years old.

Dale was born on February 24, 1933, in Payson, Utah to Dean Wilkins and Alice Francom Mattinson. Born during the Great Depression and growing up as the oldest sibling, Dale took on lots of responsibilities. Dale spent most...

Oct 25, 2026

Harold Norman Nelson passed away peacefully at his home in Logandale, Nevada, on Sunday, October 25, 2026. He lived a long and full life, and in the end, he passed just as he wanted — at home.

Harold was born on January 14, 1941, to Clyde and Cleo Nelson in Provo, Utah. He was the fourth of...

Oct 24, 2026

Robert J Measom passed away peacefully at the age of 92 in Payson, Utah, leaving behind a lifetime of love, service, cherished memories, and a legacy of devotion to his family, faith, and country.

Robert was born on August 29, 1934, in Provo, Utah, to Frank J Measom and LaRue Moore Measom. He grew up alongside his...

Oct 22, 2026

James Raymond Hofmann was born on June 7, 1935, in Chehalis, Washington, and grew up in nearby Winlock. He carried a lifelong love for the Pacific Northwest and particularly the smell of pine trees, but he had a reverence for all of the natural world.

Jim served four years in the United States Navy, working in communications....

Oct 21, 2026

Joan Marie Leslie Martin, 89, a longtime resident of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2026, in Payson, Utah. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, neighbor, and friend.

Joan was born on September 21, 1937, in Tacoma, Washington, to Horace Neil Leslie and Grace Elvera Anderson. She filled her life...

Oct 19, 2026

Kathleen Margaret Fischer Farrady, affectionately known as Kathy, passed away on October 19, 2026, in Spanish Fork, Utah, at the age of 84.

Kathy was born on November 13, 1941, in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, to William Farrady and Dorothy L. Stevenson Fischer. Throughout her life, she called several places home, including Rockford, Illinois; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; St. Petersburg,...

Oct 18, 2026

Dick Oliver Hallsey, age 93, passed away on October 18, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, laughter, faith, service, and family.

Dick was born on May 17, 1933, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Roy and Leda Hallsey. He was the youngest of five children, joining his sisters Ethel, Pauline, and Shirley, and his brother Jim....

Oct 18, 2026

Paul Bryce Hansen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on October 18, 2026, at his home in Benjamin, Utah. He was 86 years old.

Paul was born on March 27, 1940, in Provo, Utah, to Julian J. Hansen and Grace Cobbley Hansen. From an early age, Paul developed a deep...

Oct 18, 2026

Carolyn Ann Bowen Stephenson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, in Spanish Fork, Utah, at the age of 72. She was born on October 31, 1953, in Spanish Fork, Utah, to Isaac Sherman Bowen and Annie Ethel Threet. Carolyn was raised in Spanish Fork, Utah, and always held a special love...