St. George, UT Obituaries

Apr 23, 2022

Rulon S. Hurst, age 95, passed away quietly Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Topeka, Kansas. Rulon was devoted to his wife, Emma Elizabeth Jolley Hurst, who preceded him in death. She was his school sweetheart, the only girl he ever dated. They were married for 64 years.

Rulon was born September 25, 1926 to Wesley Leon and...

Apr 21, 2022

Lynn F. Lovell, born Aug 24, 1945, who loved to be called “Nana” by her Grandkids, departed her loving family April 21, 2022, in St. George, UT.

Lynn Lovell was married 56 wonderful years to Donald R. Lovell and had 4 beautiful daughters; Robyn, Xondre (died 2020), Ly, and Rae. Lynn was also survived by her sister...

Apr 19, 2022

Marie Martin Smith, 69, passed away unexpectedly due to health complications on April 19, 2022, in Washington, UT. She was born on August 6,1952 in Salt Lake City, UT. She was later adopted by Francis Edgar Martin & Fijke (Faye) Post Martin. She married the love of her life, Kevin B. Smith on January 12, 1973 in the Logan...

Apr 15, 2022

Shawn K. Nagel passed away with his loving family and friend by his side, on April 15, 2022 in St George Utah.  He fought bravely throughout his battle with cancer. His parents are Linda and Gary Nagel. After Linda’s passing Gary married Rhonda Sellenbaum.

Shawn served in the Navy on the USS Vandergrift. He was blessed with...

Apr 7, 2022

Joanne Thompson Pugmire, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, former seminary teacher and Denver temple matron, passed away 7 April 2022 after a valiant fight with lymphoma. She was born 29 Jan 1934 to Melvin Billings Thompson and Hazel Justesen Thompson in Salt Lake City, UT. She married Roger Lionel Pugmire in Salt Lake City, UT on...

Apr 4, 2022

H. Ralph Starr passed away April 4, 2022 in St. George, Utah.  He was born September 26, 1942 in St. George, Utah to Howard and Iris Huntsman Starr.  Private family services were held.

The following is a bio written in Ralph’s own words:

“I reside in St. George, Utah where I have lived off and...

Apr 3, 2022

Remembrance of Warren Fraleigh by Sondra Fraleigh

Warren Fraleigh is my husband of 55 years and will always be in my heart. He lived to the age of 96-plus years and was everything to me. We were partners in life, love, careers—family, world travels, and the study of movement and philosophy.

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Apr 2, 2022

Chanda Gubler Leavitt, age 46, April 2, 2022 passed away at St George Regional Hospital. She was born September 11, 1975 in Mesa Arizona to Norma and John Gubler. She married Eric Leavitt. They were married in a church in Hurricane UT, on February 29, 1996.

Chanda was a free spirit. She enjoyed camping and exploring nature...

Apr 1, 2022

Marianne Connolly Andrus of St. George, Utah and formerly of Sandy, Utah passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was 69 years old.

Born August 2, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Mari was the third of five children. The Connollys relocated to Boise where Mari started school and enjoyed her childhood years. Always...

Mar 31, 2022

Orva Mary Breneman found her way to heaven on March 31, 2022 at home with her family in St. George, UT. She was born January 1, 1945 in Ravenna, Ohio to Donald Gerald and Lola Mary Breneman.

The family moved to Las Vegas, NV where she was raised. She later raised her family in Vernal, Ut and...

Mar 28, 2022

Patricia Ann Samson passed away peacefully on March 28, 2022 in Hurricane, Utah.  Born February 3, 1933 in Bell, California, she was a much-loved daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend.   She was preceded in death by her parents John Smith and Mabel Hubbard of California, husband of 65 years Charles W. “Bill” Samson, and brother, James Smith.  She is...

Mar 23, 2022

Pamela Jo Atkinson went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2022. She was born on May 2, 1952 in California.  Pamela was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She devoted her life to her children, she will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her 6 children David (DeLynn )...

Mar 21, 2022

Ilona Lewis Petty passed away March 21, 2022 in St. George, Utah. She was born January 15, 1941 in Kanab Utah.  She was the 6th child born to Adolphia James Lewis and Leona Rider Lewis.  She had two brothers and 3 sisters.  Their names are in order Elvin James Lewis, Edwina L. (Joel) Heaton, Verna L (Paul) Myers, Orald Fredrick Lewis and Noel...

Mar 18, 2022

Marlys L Harmon passed away March 18, 2022 at her home in St. George, Utah with her husband of 49 years Roy Harmon by her side.  She is the mother of 5 children, 18 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

Her love of God was shown by how she loves her family and friends.  She is a talented crocheter...

Mar 18, 2022

On March 18, 2022, Jeremy Allen Cogdell, 28, began his next journey . . . continuing along his path. His loss was completely unexpected; leaving his grieving family and friends shocked and deeply saddened. He will be missed by so many in countless ways - as a grandson, uncle, brother, son and father. Jeremy’s daughter, Emery Alaina Codgell, was...

Mar 15, 2022

Frances Rose Nawrocki Adamus, 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family,  in her home in Dammeron Valley, Utah on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

Frances was born May 11, 1942 to John and Josephine Nawrocki in Hamtramck, Michigan, the second of six children. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Paul Nawrocki and Thomas Nawrocki; sister...

Mar 14, 2022

1937-2022

Rulon D Bagley, 84, of Saint George, Utah, formerly of Santa Maria, CA, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 in St. George, Utah.

Rulon was born in Montpelier, Idaho April 1, 1937. He married the love of his life, Sylva, they enjoyed more than 65 years together. He graduated from the University of...

Mar 13, 2022

Richard “Dick” Stott, age 82, went to his heavenly home on March 13, 2022, he passed peacefully with his loving wife & two dogs by his side. He was born, October 5, 1939, “on the farm” in Manti, UT to Leon and Eunice (Rasmussen) Stott. His family later moved to Murray UT where he attended school.

Mar 11, 2022

Jean Dalley was born in Kanab, Utah on March 2, 1941.  She was a mirror image twin.  They looked so much alike that people often could not tell them apart until they became adults.

Jean, from her birth was loving, friendly and helpful, and was therefore loved by all who became acquainted with her.  She graduated from...

Mar 3, 2022

Holly Loreen (Spiker) Helm died March 3, 2022 of natural causes at the age of 82. Holly and her family were long time residents of Ojai, CA before retiring to the St. George, UT area. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Holly will be remembered for her radiant dimpled smile, her...