Kay Hemmert
May 28, 2025
Kay Peterson Hemmert (Hales), beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at the age of 83. A lifelong nurturer, artist, and community servant, Kay’s vibrant spirit touched everyone who had the joy of knowing her.
Born on March 11, 1942, Kay was a proud student at Spanish Fork High School....
Clyde Edward Sorensen
May 28, 2025
Clyde Edward Sorensen passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, May 28 th , 2025 in Lehi, UT at the age of 68 just days before his 69 th birthday. After a courageous year-long battle with lung cancer, he left the world the way he lived – with grace, humility, & peace.
Clyde is survived by...
James Edward Beckstrom
May 28, 2025
James Edward (Jim) Beckstrom passed away at his home in Spanish Fork, Utah, on May 28, 2025. Jim was born on December 29, 1941 as the second child of Fern Huntington and Jack Bradford Beckstrom, both of Spanish Fork. His father died when he was only three years old. His mother later remarried and four additional siblings were born...
Susan Kay Newman Knight
May 28, 2025
Susan Kay Newman Knight, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, in Salem, Utah, at the age of 71.
Born on October 25, 1953, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Verne and Harriet Monroe Newman, Susan spent her early years cultivating a love for learning, music, and family. She graduated from...
Keith J. Carter
May 27, 2025
Keith J. Carter, beloved friend, devoted family member, and true-hearted soul, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on November 9, 1948, Keith was a proud Payson native and a graduate of Payson High School, Class of 1967.
Following high school, Keith served his country honorably in the U.S. Army, spending...
Riley Mitchell Durst
May 27, 2025
With heavy hearts, we mourn the unexpected passing of our beloved son, Riley Mitchell Durst.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Riley lived a vibrant life filled with energy, curiosity, and an unwavering love for his family.
Riley was raised in the Draper and Bluffdale areas of Utah and spent a meaningful part of his...
Penelope Grace Hammel Bendixsen
May 27, 2025
Penelope Grace Hammel Bendixsen passed away peacefully in her home in Spanish Fork, Utah on May 27, 2025, after more than a year of fighting pancreatic cancer. She was born Feb 5, 1969, to Charles Earl Hammel and Lola May Palmer Hammel in Flint, Michigan, where she lived until she left home for college.
While attending college...
David Lewis Wolsey
May 25, 2025
David Lewis Wolsey, 56, of Spanish Fork, Utah, passed away on May 25, 2025, due to complications from a heart attack he suffered on May 23.
Born on May 24, 1969, in Panorama City, California, David was the beloved son of Jacqueline Irene Hurtgen and David Jerry Wolsey. David’s father passed away when he was just two...
Shayla Lynn Hiatt Skeem
May 25, 2025
Shayla Lynn Hiatt Skeem, 42, passed away on May 25, 2025, in Payson, Utah. Shayla was born on December 1, 1982, in Payson, Utah. With her big green eyes, blonde hair, dimples, and distinctive cleft in her chin, she was the most beautiful baby, truly a sweetheart from the very beginning.
She was raised in Payson and...
Paul O’Dell Hedman
May 24, 2025
Dr. Paul O’Dell Hedman passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 24, 2025, at the age of 89.9397.
Paul was born June 15, 1935, in Murray, Utah, to Oscar Charles Hedman and Vera Alice Smith. He graduated from Jordan High School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of...
Ernest Lee Clark
May 23, 2025
Lee Clark, 70, of Payson, Utah, passed away on May 23, 2025, due to complications following a stroke.
Lee was born in Salem, Utah to Howard and Afton Jex Clark. He grew up in Salem and graduated from Spanish Fork High School. On April 29, 1977, he married Kelly Ann Peery. Together, they raised five children and...
Lynn Howe Snell
May 23, 2025
Memorial Day wasn’t the same this year because Lynn Howe Snell passed after a long bout with cancer. He died peacefully with his family in Orem, UT on May 23 2025.
Lynn loved Yellowstone Park where he took many trips, visiting the geysers, waterfalls, and appreciating the serenity. He enjoyed the Billings fair, visiting many outdoor attractions...
Jerry Lynn Barber
May 23, 2025
Jerry Lynn Barber, known fondly as “Papa” by his loved ones, passed away on May 23, 2025, at home in Elk Ridge, Utah surrounded by loved ones. Born to James Grady and Ruth Marie Winfield Barber on November 13, 1949, in Florence, Arizona, Jerry’s life was marked by humble roots, an enduring spirit, and a heart brimming with kindness....
Luis Enrique Frayre
May 23, 2025
Luis Enrique Frayre
(conocido cariñosamente como Lou Dog)
14 de enero de 1977 – 23 de mayo de 2025
Luis Enrique Frayre, conocido cariñosamente como Lou Dog, falleció el 23 de mayo de 2025 en Salt Lake City, Utah, a la edad de 48 años. Nació el 14 de enero de 1977 en...
Daniel Douglas Chase Jr.
May 22, 2025
In Loving Memory
Daniel Douglas Chase Jr. passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of kindness and service. He was born on July 29, 1937, in Nyssa, Oregon, to Daniel Douglas Chase and Barbara Mecham. He spent his early years in Hoquiam, Washington, Ogden, Utah, and later attended West High School in Salt...
Rocky Lane Banks
May 20, 2025
Rocky Lane Banks , 63, passed away on May 20, 2025, due to complications from advanced pulmonary disease. He was born on January 30, 1962, in Kissimmee, Florida, to Hazel Parker Banks. Rocky spent his childhood in Lakeshore, Utah, attended Spanish Fork High School, and was living in Provo, Utah, at the time of his passing.
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Sharon “Red” Brown
May 17, 2025
Sharon S. Brown, lovingly known as “Red,” passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and community service. She was born on August 30, 1946, in Spanish Fork, Utah, to Charles E. and Majel A. Swanner.
A proud graduate of Spanish Fork High School, Class of 1964, Sharon went on to...
Gerald Floyd Spainhower
May 16, 2025
Gerald Floyd Spainhower, 90, peacefully passed away on May 16, 2025, at home in Spring Lake, Utah. Gerald was born to Floyd and Rhea Barnett Spainhower on September 1, 1934, in Spring Lake and was one of four children. After graduating from Payson High School, Gerald enlisted in the Army Reserves. He served from 1952-1963 as part of the...
James Leonard Evans
May 13, 2025
James Leonard Evans is a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. He lived his life in service and dedication to his family and fellow man. His legacy lives on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Jim was born on November 24,1946 in Pueblo, Colorado to his parents, Charles Leslie Evans and Clarabelle...
Kerry Jane Gudmunson
May 12, 2025
Kerry Jane Gudmunson passed away in Provo, Utah, on May 12, 2025, after a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Kerry was born to Robert and Leona Harper on June 29, 1962, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She graduated from Borah High School in Boise in 1980 and from Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa in...
