Obituaries

Jun 17, 2026

Linda P. Warren

31 March 1943 – 17 June 2026

Salem, Utah

Linda was the last of seven children born to Clifford Lamar and Lucy Mary (Jensen) Peacock in Ely, Nevada and raised in Lund, Nevada. She is survived by only one sibling, Scharlott Ann Ennis. Her other siblings are Jensen,...

Jun 14, 2026

Lois Mae Nielson, a woman of remarkable warmth, determination, and lifelong curiosity, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, in Payson, Utah, at the age of 96.

Born in Brigham City, Utah, on April 12, 1930, Lois grew up with a strong work ethic and a sharp mind. For many years, she served her community as a...

Jun 13, 2026

Michael Don Mecham, affectionately known to many as Meathead, passed away on June 13, 2026, in Spanish Fork, Utah. Born on January 15, 1964, in Payson, Utah, to David Edmond Mecham and Verla Kay, Michael grew up in Genola surrounded by open fields, small‑town grit, and the kind of freedom that shaped the rest of his life. He shared...

Jun 12, 2026

Carol Jean Bigler passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, at her home in Mapleton, Utah, surrounded by her loving family after complications from pneumonia. She was born on June 23, 1943, in Ogden, Utah, to James Edward Saunders and Erma Read.

Carol was the fourth of seven children: Karlene, Barbara, Larry, Sharon, Read, and Mark. She...

Jun 12, 2026

Lynn Jorgensen, beloved husband, father, “Pa”, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, in Springville, Utah. After a courageous battle with Congestive Heart Failure, he left this life surrounded by his devoted wife and loving children.

Born on July 16, 1949, in Price, Utah. Lynn attended Carbon High School where he had many adventures with...

Jun 11, 2026

Norman Bliss Finlinson was born February 10, 1949, in Payson, Utah. He died June 11, 2026, in Santaquin, Utah.

He was born to Mary Maxine Bliss and Raymond R. Finlinson, their third child. They lived in Oak City, Utah until they moved to Covina, California. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Wyatt....

Jun 11, 2026

Peggy Balzly Larsen, 87, of Spanish Fork, Utah, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, in Salem, Utah.

Peggy was born on January 30, 1939, in Payson, Utah, to Millard Theodore Balzly and Zoe Marie Rinehart. She was raised on the family farm in Benjamin, Utah, where she learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and service...

Jun 10, 2026

On June 10, 2026, at the age of 79, Douglas Shepherd passed away at his home in Beaver Dam, Arizona, after courageously battling lung, heart, and kidney failure for several months.

Doug was born on March 28, 1947, in Payson, Utah, to Max and LaRue Smith Shepherd. He was the fourth of five children: Ryan (deceased), Bobby...

Jun 10, 2026

Mark Farrell Van Voorhis, age 78, of Spanish Fork, Utah, passed away from heart disease on June 10, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born on December 23, 1947 in Anderson, Indiana to Emmett Howard Van Voorhis and Lucy Christine Riggs Van Voorhis.

He graduated from high school in Anderson and went on to complete...

Jun 8, 2026

With a smile that lit up a room and a heart full of love, Melba Juanita McCloud left this world behind on June 8, 2026, starting her new adventure in a place where love and joy knows no bounds.

She was born August 24, 1936, in Keota, Oklahoma. At the age of three where she and her...

Jun 7, 2026

Gary William Craghead, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026 at home, surrounded by the love of his family.

Gary was born on February 3, 1940, in Provo, Utah, to Jack and Helen Craghead. As the oldest of seven children, he learned early the values of hard work, responsibility, and...

Jun 7, 2026

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Jason W Evans. He passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, after a fearless 20-year battle with cancer. He faced his many challenges with bravery, strength, positivity, and resilience. He was an inspiration to anyone and everyone who knew him.

Jason was born on August 24,...

Jun 7, 2026

George Ira Lish, 93, was reunited with his loved ones that have gone before him on June 7, 2026. He was born on June 18, 1932 to Bessie M Wanner and Ronald Lish in Inkom Idaho inside a train boxcar. He married his true love Joan Davis Lish on December 7, 1951 and they were later sealed in the...

Jun 7, 2026

Vickie Mitchell Jones was born on March 23, 1950, in Provo, Utah. As the seventh of eight children to Brig and Mary Mitchell, she quickly learned two essential life skills: how to hold her own and how to perfect the art of sarcasm. Both served her exceptionally well throughout her 76 years.

Vickie spent much of her...

Jun 6, 2026

John Edward Bott IV, affectionately known as Ed, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at the age of 72. Though his body had become worn from years of health complications, his mind remained sharp, and he faced his final days with the same strength and determination that defined his life.

Ed was born on June 19,...

Jun 6, 2026

Sindy Lee McMillan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was born on September 27, 1956, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Betty Jorgensen and Daniel Mitchell. Sindy spent her early years in American Fork, later lived in Orem, and eventually made her home in Spanish Fork,...

Jun 6, 2026

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Karah George, who left this world on June 6, 2026, after a courageous three-year battle with breast cancer. Throughout her journey, Karah faced every challenge with remarkable strength, grace, and determination, inspiring all who knew and loved her.

Karah was born on April...

Jun 5, 2026

Jeffery Martin Batchelor (Jeff/Batch) passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at the Bennion Veterans Home in Payson, Utah, at the age of 78, surrounded by loved ones.

Jeff was born on July 19, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to John Paul and Alice Batchelor. He spent his life building meaningful relationships, creating lasting memories, and...

Jun 3, 2026

Jeffery Clark Jarvis, age 66, passed away on June 3, 2026. Born on May 9, 1960, Jeff was the youngest of five boys in a family of seven children and the son of J. Allan and Dixie Jarvis.

Jeff had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time in nature. Whether...

Jun 3, 2026

With love and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Jean Spencer Holt, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Jean was born on May 14, 1947, in Payson, Utah, to Arlyn and Violet Josephine West Spencer. She was the third of five children and spent her childhood in the community she...