Obituaries
St. George, UT Obituaries
Local obituaries for the St. George and Washington County, UT area
Craig Faye Heesch
Dec 27, 2024
People often said Craig Faye Heesch “restored their faith in humanity.”
On December 27, 2024, Craig passed away peacefully in Saint George, Utah.
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Craig’s arrival into the world was as remarkable as the life he would live. After celebrating the 4th of July at a dance, his parents, Ellen and Vernon Heesch, quietly slipped away to the hospital,...
Shawn O'malley
Dec 26, 2024
"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day....unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed and very dear." Anonymous
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Shawn Matthew O'Malley, affectionately known as "Boog," who left this world on December 26, 2024, in St. George, Utah, at the age of 54. Shawn’s life...
Robert Jeffory Borden
Dec 24, 2024
Robert Jeffory Borden was suddenly called home on Christmas Eve, 2024 in West Jordan, UT. He was born on December 15, 1947 in Pontiac Michigan. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother.
Robert is survived by his wife, LuAnne Endres Borden, Cedar City, Utah, whom he married on January 11, 2018 and was later solemnized in the Cedar...
Richard Earl Palfreyman
Dec 23, 2024
Richard Earl Palfreyman, 62, passed away on December 23, 2024, at the St. George Regional Hospital. He was born October 1, 1962, in Spokane, Washington, to Max Palfreyman and Juanita Madsen Hansen.
Richard is preceded in death by both parents, stepmother Nancy “Irene” Palfreyman, and brothers Robert Arlen Dowdell and Randy Boyd Dowdell.
He is survived by his sister, Lynn Stott, St....
Deborah Lee Brackett
Dec 22, 2024
Deborah Lee Brackett, passed away on December 22, 2024, in St. George, Utah, at the age of 73. Born on July 17, 1951, in Madison, West Virginia to Patrick Henry and Ethel Francis Napier Brackett.
She was married to Gary Lee Brackett. He passed away June 9, 2019.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00am at...
Duane Herbert Taylor
Dec 19, 2024
Duane Herbert Taylor was born on September 22, 1929, in the small town of Oakley, Idaho, to Elmer LaVar Taylor and Emma Hardy Taylor. The second oldest of five children, Duane grew up in the Oakley area.
Duane attended Oakley High School, where he lettered in football, basketball and track, and was president of his graduating class. After his graduation in 1947 he attended Utah State Agricultural...
Bonnie Lee Bain Averett
Dec 17, 2024
Bonnie Lee Bain Averett was called home to her loving Heavenly Father on December 17, 2024. Bonnie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew her.
Born on January 30, 1941, Bonnie grew up with a love for life and a caring heart. On December 16, 1960, she married her eternal companion,...
John Miller Staley
Dec 17, 2024
John Miller Staley, 77, of Hurricane, Utah passed away on December 17, 2024. He was born December 2, 1947 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to Robert Park and Treva Yvonne (Davidson) Staley. He married Vicki Putvin on February 22, 2003 in Shelton, Washington.
From an early age, John was interested in auto mechanics. He was employed by Honda of America for nearly 30...
Carol Ann Tatum
Dec 13, 2024
Carol Ann Tatum, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home on December 13, 2024, following a swift decline in her health. Carol was born on December 26, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, just 10 minutes shy of being born on Christmas Day. Her parents, Theodore Allen Schafer and Helen Ruth Turpin, named her Carol in honor of the holiday.
Carol often reminisced fondly about her...
Steven Michael Ringwood
Dec 12, 2024
Steven Michael Ringwood born on June 26, 1949 to George William Ringwood and Colleen Ballinger Ringwood, he died peacefully in his sleep on December 12, 2024.
He married Jean Ashment of Afton, Wyoming and later divorced. He then married Lisa Russell of Overton, Nevada and later divorced. He was an avid fisherman. He wore the Army National Guard uniform with pride....
Sandra Kaye Wasden Criddle
Dec 11, 2024
Our beloved mother, sister and grandmother, Sandra Kaye Wasden Criddle, died on December 11, 2024. She was born on April 23, 1956 in Burley, Idaho, with her blue eyes and thick blonde unruly curls. Sandra was a beautiful, independent, and kind sister and daughter, beloved by her parents and siblings.
Sandra attended Twin Falls High School before studying Vocal Pedagogy at...
Larry Alan Geer
Dec 11, 2024
Larry Alan Geer passed away December, 11, 2024, age 90, of natural causes. He was the son of Clyde and Leona Geer, and was born on the family farm in Frederick, Illinois on June 18, 1934. He was a graduate of Rushville High School 1952, and the University of Illinois 1956 ( BS Aerospace Engineering). He marrried Donna Fay Kotter...
Rosemary Martha Garibay
Dec 3, 2024
Rosie was born on December 25, 1949 to Alberto, and Clothilde Orosco. She was given the name Rosemary Martha Orosco but everyone knew her a "Rosie". Rosie was the baby of 6 children. She had 3 brothers, Benjamin, Jose, and Albert "Junie" and 2 sisters Lupe and Jenny.
As a young child Rosie lived in central California as her family worked...
Stephen Michael Campbell
Nov 29, 2024
Stephen Michael Campbell, 79, of St. George, Utah died after a short but challenging battle with esophageal cancer on November 29, 2024.
Steve was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 24, 1945 to Marguerite Tracy and Harold Campbell. After a stint at BYU, he returned to Detroit where he met his first wife Cynthia Whitelaw. He was an entertainer from birth,...
Cary Liston
Nov 28, 2024
Cary Liston,78, a precious wife and mother, loved by many and saved by God’s grace, passed away on November 28, 2024, after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Born to Paul and Elva Koller on March 12, 1946, Cary was raised with her brothers, Norman and Douglas, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Cary married Paul Liston on September 5, 1976. Their relationship was characterized by a...
Royce Franklin Graham
Nov 28, 2024
Royce Franklin Graham, a devoted family patriarch and respected engineer, passed away on November 28, 2024, in St. George, Utah, at the age of 88. Born on January 27, 1936, in Ringling, Oklahoma, Royce lived a life rich in accomplishments both personally and professionally.
A proud graduate of Zane's High School, Royce went on to pursue higher education at Murray State...
MaryLou Swain
Nov 27, 2024
MaryLou Swain, 78, returned to her heavenly home on November 27, 2024 in St. George, Utah after a long battle with stomach cancer. MaryLou was born in Ontario, Canada on July 2, 1946. She was the youngest child of Mariah Jane & Lewis John South. She was sealed to Johnnie Lee Shutt in the Salt Lake temple on August 26, 1966....
Paula Ann Gilger Crawford
Nov 23, 2024
Paula Ann Gilger Crawford, 76, passed away on November 23, 2024. She was born October 9, 1948 to LoRay and Pauline(Minchew) Gilger in Cedar City, Utah. She married her eternal companion B. Glen Crawford in the St.George Utah Temple on February 17, 1967.
Paula was the most sweet, kind, and gentle soul. She patterned her life after our Savior Jesus Christ....
Randy Cecil Carter
Nov 20, 2024
Randy Cecil Carter, 72, passed away November 20, 2024 in his home in Mesquite, Nevada.
Randy was born July 20, 1952, in Provo, Utah to Osburn and Ruth (Ruthie) Carter. He was the 2nd of 4 boys, raised on Carterville Road in Orem. As a young boy, Randy worked on the family dairy farm. Randy graduated from Orem High School in...
Lavon Randall
Nov 19, 2024
Lavon Randall, a special dad of 13 children, 67 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren whom he loved each one beyond words, has gone home. He passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 in the early morning hours at his home. The family spent the day and night surrounding him with their love.
He was born August 8, 1942, 82 years ago, in...
