Obituaries

Jul 10, 2026

Dolores Aitken of Lake Shore, Utah, a devoted mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on July 10, 2026, after 96 wonderful years in Spanish Fork.

Dolores was born in Spanish Fork, on April 24, 1930, to Milo and Vera McKell. She resided there and graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1948.

Jul 9, 2026

Darnell Kent Hancock, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026 at his home in Spanish Fork surrounded by his wife Rhea Jean and his children. His children are Clark and Dezlee Hancock of St. George, Lorraine and Greg Allan of Spanish Fork, Kurt and Angie Hancock of Hooper, Kelly and Cathy Hancock of Salem, Leann and Kelly Wood of...

Jul 7, 2026

Rosalie Pearl Dunn Johnson, 89, peacefully passed away on July 7,  2026 at her home in Spanish Fork surrounded by her family.

Rosalie was born in Nephi, Utah, to LeRoy and Pearl Webb Dunn.   She was raised in Silver City and Spanish Fork.  She was very sad to leave Silver City when she was six but quickly...

Jul 7, 2026

As I, Robert Matt, write about my beautiful daughter, Tiffany Marie Matt, I am struck by the profound truth of the words of Mark Twain, "The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time." Tiffany, or "Toe Tappin' Tiffers," as she was affectionately known, was the...

Jul 6, 2026

Janetta Smith Wells, age 72, of Santaquin, Utah, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully with her husband next to her on July 6, 2026. Born on May 14, 1954, in Provo, Utah, to Kermit and Dixie Smith, she lived a life filled with love, faith, service, and devotion to her family and her Savior Jesus Christ.

Janetta married...

Jul 4, 2026

With faith in Jesus Christ and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Chad Rowley Curtis, who returned to his Heavenly Father on July 4, 2026.

Chad was born on January 15, 1959, to Rowley and Betty Curtis. He was raised in Mapleton and Springville,...

Jul 4, 2026

Roy Glispy, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 4, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of ingenuity, kindness, and unwavering love for his family. Born on August 4, 1945, in Draegerton, Utah, Roy was the son of James Ernest and Nelda Dudley Glispy. His early years shaped the steady, hands‑on personality that everyone came to...

Jul 2, 2026

Robert Glen Marshall, 59, passed away on July 2, 2026, at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on June 26, 1967, in Payson, Utah, Robert was the son of Bob and Mary Jo Marshall. He was raised in Spanish Fork, where he enjoyed a close and loving childhood alongside his...

Jul 2, 2026

Lewis Jolley Marrott, born on August 9, 1943, in Provo, UT to Vern William and Virginia Jolley Marrott. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on July 2, 2026. Lewis was the oldest of 5 children, he had 3 brothers and 1 sister. Lewis grew up on a farm in Spanish Fork where he was taught...

Jul 1, 2026

Our family will forever have the biggest void in our hearts with the passing of our sweet girl. Tori passed on July 1 st , 2026. She will forever be loved.

Tori was born on January 20 th , 1997. She was beautiful from day one. She had the most breath-taking blue eyes. Her big brother loved...

Jul 1, 2026

Shirley Ann Harrison, age 83, passed away at home in Payson, Utah on July 1, 2026.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a .m. on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Walker Funeral Home located at 587 South 100 West in Payson, Utah. Visitation will be prior from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the funeral...

Jun 30, 2026

Nikki Dorothea Orton, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026. She was born on April 25, 1943, in Provo, Utah, to Herbert J. and Dorthea Lambson Kruse. Growing up in Provo, Nikki learned early the values of hard work, faith, and creativity—qualities she carried with her throughout her life. She graduated from Provo...

Jun 29, 2026

Judy Ann (Smith) Peterson, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully June 29th, 2026, surrounded by family.

Born in Barstow, California, in May 1950 to Virgil and Lucille (Peel) Smith, Judy spent her formative years growing up in Nephi, By age 15, Judy had lost both her parents to cancer. Her mother’s sister, Esther Blackham, finished...

Jun 29, 2026

Clarence Dorwain Wahlquist, 95, passed away on June 29, 2026.

He was born on June 23, 1931, in Eureka, Utah, to Clarence Wilford Wahlquist and Ruth Williams Wahlquist. He frequently said that Eureka was the best place for a young boy to be raised.

Dorwain received his Airframe and Powerplant (AP) Certificate from Utah State...

Jun 27, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Joanne Spencer, who returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father on June 27, 2026, in Provo, Utah, just two days shy of her 81st birthday.

Alice Joanne Holden was born on June 29, 1945, in Tillamook, Oregon, to Simon Jay Holden and Alice...

Jun 26, 2026

Larry Lee Francis, age 90, of Provo, Utah, passed away on June 26, 2026 surrounded by loving family. The fourth of six children, Larry was born April 4, 1936 on a farm in Lake Shore, Utah, to Elizabeth Maud Howard and Ronald Grant Francis. He attended Spanish Fork High School and Brigham Young University. He married his high school...

Jun 25, 2026

Scott Ryan Peterson passed away peacefully at his home in Spanish Fork, Utah on June 25, 2026. Though he was taken from us far too soon, the memories of his kindness, love for his family, and quiet goodness remain.

Scott was born on February 28, 1980, in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, to Steven and Sheryl Peterson. He came...

Jun 25, 2026

Michael Lewis George Schaertl, 69, passed away in his home on Thursday, June 25, 2026 after a 2-year battle with brain cancer. He was an incredibly loving husband, father, uncle, brother, friend, and Papa.

Michael was born on April 2, 1957 to Gerald Arthur Schaertl and Katherine Shellhammer. He grew up in Seneca Falls, New York with...

Jun 23, 2026

Amanda Lee Green Allen, 35, of Santaquin, Utah, passed away on June 23, 2026, in her home. She was a mother, a daughter, a sister, a wife, a cousin, a niece, and a beloved child of her Heavenly Father. She will be remembered for her love and devotion to her four boys for whom she would do anything, her...

Jun 22, 2026

Cheris Nelson Losee was born February 1, 1952, to Joseph Arthur Nelson and Phyllis Mae White Nelson, the oldest of her siblings, Sharla Jean, and Joseph Gregg. She grew up in Spanish Fork, Utah, in the house her dad built next door to her Grandpa Joseph “Judge” Nelson. “Che” as her dad called her, was a mix of tomboy...