Obituaries

Aug 1, 2023

James Laird Aitken passed away August 1st, 2023, at the age of 93, at the family farm he and his wife of 66 years, Barbara, purchased in December of 1974. If you had the privilege of stopping by the farm in the past 40+ years, by the time you slowly made your way up the long driveway, Jim would...

Jul 30, 2023

Eldon Verness Andrews, lifelong cattleman and farmer, passed away July 30, 2023, at his home in Payson, Utah.

Verness was born May 6, 1929, to Orvil and Millie Jane Durfee Andrews in Aurora, Utah.  He was the fourth of five children in a hard-working family and spoke fondly of his memories growing up. He worked alongside his...

Jul 29, 2023

The most loving mother and grandmother that touched many people’s hearts and turned them to gold.

Andrea passed away in her home in Saratoga Springs, on July 29th, 2023 at the age of 45, too soon for any of us to see her go.

Andrea was born June 19, 1978 in Alpine Utah to her...

Jul 27, 2023

Our Angie is now our Angel. Angie K Shepherd tried her angel wings on July 27, 2023, passing away in UVRMC after a lingering illness.

Born in Provo, Utah on 14 Dec 1978 to Ray and Beckie Shepherd.

Blonde hair, blue eyes, rambunctious, full of spunk, energy and sunshine. And with the cutest mischievous smile...

Jul 27, 2023

Kathleen Zeeman Waters passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023, surrounded by her family. Kathleen was born to Eltjo (Al) and Agnes Zeeman on April 16, 1937, in Spanish Fork, Utah. She received her education in Spanish Fork and continued on to receive a drafting and interior design degree. She married the love of her life, Richard Clyde Waters,...

Jul 25, 2023

Keith Noal Barnett, 80, passed away on July 25, 2023. Keith was born June 4, 1943, in Payson Utah to Noal (Bud) and Nevada Barnett, and was the youngest of three children.

Keith married his sweetheart Darlynn Radmall from Pleasant Grove on December 9, 1964. They had four children that were the loves of their lives.

Jul 24, 2023

Roger Dee Thurgood passed away on July 24, 2023, in Spanish Fork, Utah.  Roger was born in Provo, Utah, on February 18, 1965, to Ronald Dee Thurgood and Jacklyn Kay Cox.  Roger spent his younger years in Provo.  When his mom and dad divorced, his mom married John Hinckley.  Roger was raised on the Hinckley Farm in west Provo...

Jul 23, 2023

Jose Alfredo Aguilera beloved husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, and friend passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023. His departure has left a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Jose Alfredo was a passionate individual who embraced life and cherished each moment with his loved ones.

Born in Guanajuato, Mexico on April...

Jul 23, 2023

Emberly Jade Whitlock was born December 28th, 2022, at the Murray Intermountain Hospital to Quinten & Jordan Whitlock. She was born with a rare genetic condition called Zellweger Syndrome. Due to her condition, she had many underlying issues – her lungs were failing and she was unable to eat properly. Consequently, at 2 months old she underwent surgery to...

Jul 20, 2023

In Loving Memory of

Cheryl Simmons Lee

November 9, 1949 – July 20, 2023

On July 20, 2023, our hearts were deeply saddened as we said goodbye to a remarkable woman, Cheryl Simmons Lee. Born on November 9, 1949, in Idaho Falls Idaho, Cheryl’s life was a testament to love, service, and unwavering...

Jul 20, 2023

Cheri Jean Jacobson was born on May 20th, 1968 in St. George, UT to Candice Jensen. Cheri passed away peacefully at her home in Woodland Hills, UT, surrounded by her family on July 20th, 2023.

Cheri grew up in Mesquite, NV, and attended Virgin Valley High School where she was a cheerleader and played just about...

Jul 20, 2023

Matthew Don Johnson left us far too soon, passing away July 20, 2023 at age 38.  He was born December 31, 1984 in Payson, Utah, to Richard Arlen Johnson and Janet Marie Bahr Johnson. He grew up in Salem, Utah, with his brothers, Darrell and Merlin, and his sister, Katherine.

He received his education through the Salem,...

Jul 18, 2023

Ila Mae Young Sorensen, 90, the last of the pioneer women, passed away July 18, 2023, from a stroke.  She passed away peacefully at the hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She is finally in the arms again of her eternal sweetheart.

Ila Mae was born August 28, 1932, in Provo, Utah at her grandmother Fifield’s house,...

Jul 18, 2023

Jeannine Taylor Nelson passed away on July 18, 2023, in Kaysville, Utah. She was born on January 13, 1936, to Oran Edward and Jennie Topham Taylor.

She graduated from Payson High School in 1954. Jeannine married Elden Kent Nelson on July 2, 1961, in Ely, Nevada and they raised three children. When the kids got older she...

Jul 17, 2023

Junior Wayne Underwood passed away July 17, 2023 at the age of 96 in American Fork, Utah.  He was born in Eureka, Utah, on November 1, 1926.  When he was three years old his family moved to Salem, Utah where he continued to live.  Junior was the oldest of three children: Betty (Howard Provstgaard) and Don (Loraine) Underwood, both...

Jul 16, 2023

Anna Clair Horton Beck, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023, at her home in Goshen, Utah surrounded by her family. Anna Clair was born to Reed and Mary Horton on January 04, 1944, in Payson, Utah. “Little Blondie”, as she was called by her father, was the only daughter, and the fourth of six children.

Jul 15, 2023

Melvin Arthur Christopherson, a resident of Spanish Fork, Utah, for most of his life, having also lived in San Jose, California for a number of years, passed away on July 15, 2023, at the age of 88.

Born on November 17, 1934, in Spanish Fork, Melvin was known for his hard work and dedication in his professional...

Jul 15, 2023

Salem, Utah lost a beloved member of its community, Roy Hanks Miller.  Roy passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023,

Roy was born to parents Erin William Miller and Flora June Hanks Miller in his beloved hometown of Salem, Utah on March 7, 1931. Roy was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend, and a devoted member...

Jul 14, 2023

Dawn Daleene Russell, 65, of Springville, Utah passed away on July 14, 2023. She was born on November 11, 1957 in Flagstaff, Arizona to her parents Donald James Russell Sr. and Beulah LoRey Cox Andrews.

Dawn attended and graduated from high school in Flagstaff, Arizona. She continued her education at BYU Hawaii as well as BYU Provo...

Jul 14, 2023

Joyce Ann Wilson, our dear aunt, sister, and friend returned to our loving Savior on July 14, 2023.

Joyce was born April 19, 1935 in Payson Utah, the second child of Lawrence ‘Hans’ and Leeta Finlayson Wilson. She loved growing up in Payson and made many friends during her school years, some of whom she remained close...