St. George, UT Obituaries

Jul 28, 2022

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Renee Strong Pearson Hedquist, age 93, passed away July 28, 2022 at her home in St. George, Utah, with her loving family at her bedside.  She was born in Provo, Utah, March 29, 1929, to Mary Elvera Evans and Edison Lee Strong.

Renee attended Provo City schools and graduated from Provo High...

Jul 25, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Seth Marcus Johnson announces his untimely passing on Monday, July 25, 2022, at the age of 32. Seth will be lovingly remembered by his mother Cheryl Lynn Stubbs Johnson and his father Blaine Hart Johnson II. Seth is also survived by his four older sisters Brittany Timko (Michael), Erin Fonnesbeck...

Jul 21, 2022

Louise Swensen Pierce was born April 29, 1941 in Moroni, Utah to James and Reva Swensen.  She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 21, 2022 in St. George, Utah at 81 years old.

Louise married the love of her life, Garry Pierce, on May 23, 2003 and they spent 17 wonderful years together...

Jul 17, 2022

Diane Jones Call passed away at her home in Washington, Utah on Sunday, July 17, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and wife of the late Howard Call.

Diane was born in Ogden, Utah, on July 22, 1931 to G. Miles and Althea Jones. Diane’s youth was spent in...

Jul 16, 2022

Leo Burgess Skinner, 96, of St. George, Utah, passed away July 16, 2022, peacefully and humbly, as he lived his life.

Leo was an active and dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where he held many callings including Bishop of the Hesperia, California Ward.

After serving in WWII, Leo...

Jul 16, 2022

Kelly Ann Stevens Broadway, 52, passed away peacefully at her parents home in St. George, Utah on July 16, 2022. Kelly was born in Great Falls, Montana on March 3, 1970 to Charles and Lorraine Stevens.  Kelly lived most of her adult life in the Seattle, Washington area.  Her grandchildren were the love of her life.

Kelly...

Jul 14, 2022

Sonya Childress passed away peacefully on July 14, 2022 at the age of 82.  Sonya was born February 17, 1940 in Erick, Oklahoma.  Her early years in Erick were remembered fondly and after World War II, the family moved to Westmorland, California.  Growing up in the heat of the Imperial Valley, Sonya first met Tommy Childress at the city...

Jul 4, 2022

Thank you for helping us celebrate Rya Chalease Plumb’s Life. We are so grateful for the amazing prayer warriors we have had supporting us, generous friend’s, neighbors and the incredible doctors and nurses some of which felt such a connection to Rya they considered her a friend, even having never met her outside of the ICU.

Rya...

Jul 4, 2022

Terri Lynn Danburg passed away from this earth to her eternal home with Jesus on July 4, 2022.

Terri was born on September 21, 1953 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Gerald and Phyllis Danburg.  As a young baby she was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy.  Although her life expectancy was not encouraging, her parents Gerald and Phyllis lovingly...

Jul 2, 2022

Elizabeth Flores paso a la presencia del Senor el dia 2 de Julio del 2022 en la Ciudad de St. George.

Ella nacio el 28 de Noviembre de 1954 trayendo much alegria a sus padres Jose Regalado y Maria Del Refugio Galvan. En 1974 Elizabeth contrajo matrimonio con Juan Manuel Flores.

Elizabeth nacio en la Ciudad de Mexico...

Jun 28, 2022

Warren R. “Bud” Green passed away at his home on June 28 2022. He was 83 years old. Bud was born on Oct 29, 1938 in Cedar City, Utah to Warren Albert and Norma Perry Green. He spent most of his childhood with his grandma and grandpa Perry, whom he dearly loved and admired. He graduated from Cedar High and was...

Jun 27, 2022

Robert Scott Potter II, a longtime St. George teacher and Washington City resident who turned music into perfection and made math musical, has passed away at age 74.

Scott, the father of five and husband for 51 years, touched many as a teacher for more than 30 years as well as an author, musician and scriptorian.

Jun 26, 2022

Phyllis Kennedy passed away on June 26, 2022 in Washington, Utah after being diagnosed with liver cancer in December 2021 at the age of 73.

She is  survived by her spouse  of 46 years John L. Kennedy, her son David (Kim), 3 step children, John Jr. (Ida), Michele (Scott), and Mike, two granddaughters, Ellie and Ashley, one...

Jun 26, 2022

Richard O Aalund passed away June 26, 2022 in St. George, Utah.  He was born August 14, 1937 in Kenmare, North Dakota to Oscar and Hazel McCulloch Aalund.

Richard served in the US Army during the Korea War.

He married Earlyne (Lee) Ferguson on June 25, 1960 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

They have three children...

Jun 24, 2022

Our kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and friend, Richard Denton Mathews, valiantly finished his earthly assignment and returned home to his Heavenly Father on June 24, 2022 at the age of 95 in St. George, Utah.

He was born in Logan, Utah on December 23, 1926 to Denton and Edna Mathews.  He was preceded...

Jun 20, 2022

Virden James Thornton, 79 years old, went home to his loving Heavenly Father on June 20, 2022. He was blessed to pass in his home (all because of his wife, Carolyn’s, constant care) in St. George, UT surrounded by his loved ones and his “ef-alant” collection.

Virden was born on September 22, 1942 in Salt Lake City,...

Jun 17, 2022

Launer (Lonni) Mae Doan Maynes of St. George, Utah, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022.  She was born May 31, 1933, in Alameda, California.  Her parents are LeRoy William Doan and Florence Agnes Enos Doan.  Lonni lived in Redding, California, much of her life and became a full-time resident of St. George, Utah, when she and her husband,...

Jun 15, 2022

Carolee Coleman,  78, died of kidney failure, surrounded by love, at her home in Hurricane, Utah on June 15, 2022. Carolee was born a true Nephite on April 19, 1944 to parents Clarence Heber and Lenna in Nephi, Utah. As a child, her parents taught her the importance of education and family. She also learned piano from a young...

Jun 13, 2022

Evan Jay Beckstead, age 77, husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all, passed away June 13, 2022 in St. George, Utah.

He was born February 28, 1945 in Ogden, Utah to his parents Norma Mae Peterson and Glenn Evan Beckstead. He was the oldest of 10 children.

After graduating from Ben Lomond High School in Ogden,...

Jun 12, 2022

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rachael Beckstrom. Our loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, granddaughter, cousin, niece and friend. Rachael Dawn Parkes Beckstrom was released from her mortal ministry on June 12, 2022. She was born on April 24, 1977 in Salt Lake City, UT, daughter of Mary Lee Pierce and Melvin Thomas Parkes. She passed away...