Joann Johnson Smith
Oct 7, 2025
JoAnn Johnson Smith, 87, of Spanish Fork, Utah, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025. Born on September 12, 1938, in Red Lodge, Montana, JoAnn lived a life full of dedication, love, and service to others.
JoAnn devoted over 30 years of her life working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a role through which she touched...
Joel Franklin Thomas
Oct 6, 2025
Joel Franklin Thomas died on October 6, 2025, in Draper, Utah. He was born on June 12, 1969, to Rulon A. Thomas and Bonnie Haycock.
He is survived by his children, Nicholas Joel Thomas and Anna ChristineThomas; his former spouse, Traci Beckstrand Thomas; his mother, Bonnie Edwards; and his sister, Leca Hicken. He was preceded in death...
David Dalynn Brooks
Oct 5, 2025
David DaLynn Brooks, 71, passed away on October 5, 2025. Born June 4, 1954, in Shelley, Idaho, to William Wrenn Brooks and Edna June Sessions, David lived a life marked by his love for his family and friends. He was always quick to offer a friendly “Hello.”
Dave’s childhood took him across the rugged beauty of Idaho,...
Grace Miller
Oct 5, 2025
Grace Roba Cannon Miller passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025 surrounded by her family. At 90 years old, she lived longer than anyone else in her family and left behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion.
She was born on May 1, 1935, in Ruby, Louisiana, delivered by her grandmother in the very home where...
Cody Morgan Smith
Oct 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cody Morgan Smith, age 38, of Eagle Mountain, Utah, who left this world unexpectedly.
Cody is survived by his loving wife and soulmate, Melanie, and their three beloved children, Tavian, Charlie, and Lyla. He is also survived by his parents, Kent and Laurie Smith, and his...
Burtis J. Bills
Oct 4, 2025
Burtis J Bills was born March 8, 1949 in Payson, Utah, to Joseph Sterling and Dolly Maurine Daley Bills. He passed away at home in Salem, UT on October 4, 2025.
Burtis grew up in Payson, UT, graduating from Payson High School and LDS Seminary in 1967. He then attended Utah Trade Tech in Provo, Utah, where...
Clara Louise Kinsey Young
Oct 4, 2025
Born Clara Louise Kinsey on July 5th, 1936 in Heber Utah to Ellis Thermmison Kinsey Sr., and Violet Aida Bowman She passed away on October 4th, 2025 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Indianola Utah. She married Don Lamar Young on July 20, 1956, in Richfield Utah. Later they were sealed in the Provo LDS Temple on...
Cathie Anne Carter Bastian
Oct 3, 2025
Cathie Anne Carter Bastian, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 3rd at 5:15 p.m. at the age of 83.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on March 18, 1942, Cathie was the eldest of four daughters born to loving parents, Wesley Ray Carter and Ina Claire Carter (Hayes). The family lived briefly...
Donald Clayton Decker
Oct 2, 2025
Donald C. Decker, 82, of Beverly Hills, Florida, passed away October 2, 2025.
He was a pilot in the United States Air Force for 21 years and retired as a Major. He also worked as a computer programmer for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company where he also retired after 17 years. Don moved to Florida in 2004 from...
Jaxon Reed Strong
Sep 23, 2025
Jaxon Reed Strong, of Spanish Fork, Utah, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, September 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home located at 187 South Main St., Spanish Fork, Utah, followed by a graveside service at noon the same day.
He will be deeply missed by...
Tyson D Taylor
Sep 22, 2025
Tyson D. Taylor, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on September 22, 2025, in Genola, Utah, at the age of 41. Born on May 31, 1984, in Payson, Utah, Tyson was the son of Kevin V. Taylor and Lucinda Thomas. He grew up surrounded by the beauty of Utah, calling Santaquin, Nephi, Genola, and Salem his...
Earl Bruce Thompson Jr.
Sep 21, 2025
Master Chief Earl Bruce Thompson Jr, 69, passed away suddenly September 17, 2025, at home in his beloved “Blue”. He was born June 7th, 1956, in Bethesda, Maryland, the first born child to Freda and Earl Thompson Sr. He grew up in a military family, moving around with his parents and his five younger siblings. Eventually, Earl found he...
Mark J. Herbert
Sep 21, 2025
Mark J. Herbert was born on August 7, 1949, to Jay Mead & Merleen Thurgood Herbert, and this world was never the same. If you were privileged to know Mark, you know that his heart was big, and he was full of life. He was known by many as Gramps. He loved watching grandkids play their sports and was...
Myrna Rose Chapman Graff
Sep 21, 2025
Myrna Rose Chapman Graff was born September 10, 1941 in Los Angeles, California to Benjamin Leroy Chapman and Myrtle Rose Jensen Chapman. Myrna graduated from Ganesha High School in 1959. Then attended Mt Sac Community College. In 1961 she married Richard Jack Graff in the Los Angeles Temple. She is survived by her children: Jeffrey Graff (Dana) of Mission...
Marc Yves Bastian
Sep 20, 2025
Marc Yves Bastian was born in Provo, Utah on August 25, 2007. He returned home to his Savior’s powerful embrace on September 20, 2025 in Mapleton, Utah, having just turned 18.
Born to James Bastian and Isabelle Bastian, Marc was named after his Great Grandfather, Mark Oberhansly, a WWII hero, and his French Grandfather, Yves Jean.
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Christopher Bryan Grotegut
Sep 20, 2025
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, Christopher turned his favorite hat backwards and sped off on what became his final ride.
Christopher Bryan Grotegut was born November 4, 1981. The fifth son of Bryan Grotegut and Rosalind Wheeler. It was growing up on Payson’s West Mountain with four older brothers, he perfected the art of mischief, honed his...
Haeli Jo Cooper
Sep 19, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Haeli Cooper of Springville Utah, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, dog mom, and friend. Haeli departed this life after a short illness, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and generosity, which will be cherished by all who knew her.
Haeli was born August 30,...
Afton Wilson Johnson Wilde
Sep 18, 2025
Afton Wilson Johnson Wilde, beloved mother, sister, Nana, and friend, passed peacefully in her home, resting in her beautiful bed, at 10:55 p.m. on September 18, 2025. Born November 8, 1950, to Elmo Bingham Wilson and Ruby Page Wilson, Afton entered this world wrapped “in what looked like cellophane,” a unique beginning that foreshadowed the extraordinary life she would...
Terrell Jefferson Moore
Sep 17, 2025
Terrell Jefferson Moore, 86, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on September 17, 2025. Terrell was the son of Alva Jefferson and Ellen Maxine Pay Moore born September 1, 1939, and was one of five children.
He married Normagene Hadlock on February 19, 1965, in the Salt Lake Temple. Terrell and Normagene were blessed with...
Shirley Roberta Gourley
Sep 17, 2025
Shirley Roberta Gourley, 91, died on September 17, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah of natural causes incident to age.
She was born to parents, Robert George Pace and Mildred Shirley Jones Pace, in Thistle, Utah on October 6, 1933. She was raised in Thistle, Utah, attending grade school and middle school there in the large red...
