Obituaries
Russell L. Pierce
Nov 19, 2024
Russell L Pierce, affectionately known by many as "Big Russ" or simply "Sasquatch," was born on February 27, 1961, in Provo, Utah. He passed away on November 19, 2024, at the age of 63. At the time of his passing, he resided in Payson, where his warmth and spirit touched the lives of many.
Throughout his life, Russell found joy in...
Phyllis King
Nov 16, 2024
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Phyllis King, peacefully returned home to be reunited with her eternal sweetheart on Saturday, November 16, 2024, surrounded by love, at the age of 85. Phyllis was born on July 21, 1939, the youngest of 4 children born to Arthur and Thirma Cluff Hancock. She attended Brigham Young University, graduating in Special Education. While there, she...
JoAnn Miller Mecham
Nov 7, 2024
JoAnn Miller Mecham, our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024. JoAnn was born on October 22, 1945 in Berkeley, California to Oral May Hiatt. Joann was later adopted by Frances Marie Hiatt and Albert Miller.
JoAnn moved around a lot as a child but always called Libby, Montana home. JoAnn lived for a...
Richard Pearce
Nov 1, 2024
Richard Carlyle Pearce, age 78, peacefully passed away November 1, 2024 in Mapleton, Utah. He was born to Finley and Orba Eldredge Pearce in Pittsburg, California on November 21, 1945. He spent most of his youth growing up in Compton, California. He was blessed with good friends and close family members that provided fun adventures with dynamite, BSA camping trips,...
Kay Cushing
Oct 25, 2024
Kay Cushing, 80, from Payson, Utah passed away at his home on October 25, 2024, surrounded by family.
Kay was born December 3, 1943 to Heber and Naomi Richmond Cushing. He was raised in Eureka, Utah with his six siblings, including his twin brother, Kent. He graduated from Tintic High School where he made many lifelong friends. He was Student Body...
Marian E.V. Haigh
Oct 24, 2024
Marian Elizabeth Victoria Haigh, 74, of Santaquin, Utah returned home to her Heavenly Father's loving arms on Thursday, October 24, 2024. After a valiant battle with heart failure, she passed the ultimate test of life and was able to return to her sweetheart, Paul, who passed in May of this year. Many others preceded her in death and awaited her...
Rose Mary Draper
Oct 21, 2024
Rose Mary York Draper, our cherished Mother, Grandmother, "Grandma-Great" and beloved Sister and Friend, departed this life at the age of 84 on Monday, October 21, 2024 at home with family at her side.
Rose was born July 13, 1940 in Genola, Utah to Aaron LeVon and Gladys Finch York. She married her childhood sweetheart, Elton Jay Draper, August 8, 1958...
Arnold LaMar Swenson
Oct 7, 2024
Arnold LaMar Swenson, age 94 of Eureka, Utah passed away October 7, 2024. Arnold was born in Eureka, Utah on July 13, 1930 to Erik and Edith Swenson. Arnold graduated from Tintic High School in 1948. He worked for his stepfather, Ramon Achabal for a few years at the Silver Club. He joined the Marines. He was honorably discharged in...
Colton Anderson
Oct 3, 2024
Colton Daren Anderson, our son, brother, friend, example, and hero, peacefully claimed his freedom from his limited mortal existence on October 3, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends.
Colton made his entrance to his earthly experience on September 30, 1994, born into the family of Daren and Kelli Ogden Anderson. He was the second of five children. His siblings are,...
Bart Evan Peterson
Sep 28, 2024
Bart Evan Peterson passed away on September 28, 2024, due to complications from open-heart surgery. Born to Berk and Clarice Peterson on June 22, 1953, in Payson, Utah, Bart grew up in Santaquin and graduated from Payson High School in 1971. He continued his education at Utah Trade Tech (now UVU), where he earned a degree in electrical automation.
On September...
Arma Dawn Kay
Sep 27, 2024
Arma Dawn Warner Kay, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, returned home to her loving Heavenly Father on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the age of 86. Arma was born in Nephi, Utah, July 22, 1938. She was the oldest of 5 children born to James (Jay) and Elizabeth (Beth) Clayson Warner. She grew up in Nephi...
Roberta "Bobbie" Louise Laguna
Sep 18, 2024
Roberta “Bobbie” Louise Laguna passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at her home in Eureka, Utah at the age of 75. Bobie was born August 18, 1949 in Los Angeles, California to Luis Montes and Sara Grivjalva. She spent most of her childhood in an orphanage and later got her GED.
She had two children, Veronica and Ricky. Bobbie met her...
Kent Randal Nelson
Sep 17, 2024
Kent Randal Nelson was born on October 7, 1951 to Rees and Fern Nelson. He grew up in Santaquin Utah, and lived there most of his life of 72 years.
He grew up loving baseball, basketball, camping, fishing, hunting, and the great outdoors. He helped with the family business of Pitt’s Drive In where they sold hamburgers, fries, and strawberry malts....
Stephen Richard Keysor
Sep 14, 2024
Stephen Richard Keysor, age 69, quietly passed away on September 14, 2024 in his South Jordan, Utah residence. He was born on March 25, 1955. Throughout life, Stephen was a cherished father, devoted husband, protective brother, and loyal friend and was known by them for his boundless curiosity and generous personality. He was spectacularly modest and gravitated towards “the simple...
Louise Norton Thomas
Sep 14, 2024
Louise Norton Thomas passed away peacefully in her beloved home, surrounded by her family, on September 14, 2024. Louise, a pillar of strength and unwavering love, lived independently in the family home she cherished through the end of her 99 fulfilling years.
Louise was born August 13, 1925, to Robert William and Tyresha Orilla Myers Norton. Her mother passed away when...
Danny Throckmorton "Boone"
Sep 14, 2024
On Saturday, September 14, 2024 our beloved father, grandfather and brother Danny Arden Throckmorton “Boone” returned to his Heavenly Father in his home full of love in Genola, Utah.
Danny was born November 5,1948 in Payson Utah to Sidney Arden Throckmorton and Verna Oberg. He held the role of oldest brother to six siblings proudly. Danny grew up working on the...
Cleo Edwards Carter
Sep 14, 2024
Cleo Edwards Carter, 80, surrounded by her family, returned to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Cleo was born on September 23, 1943 in Charleston, Utah to Elmer Edwards and Orpha Kay Edwards. She was the youngest of five children.
Cleo attended schools in Wallsburg, Charleston, and Heber; and graduated from Seminary and Orem High School in June 1961....
George Lewis Fridell
Sep 12, 2024
George Lewis Fridell of Goshen, Utah passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the age of 90. George was born on September 09, 1934 in Wichita, Kansas. He was later adopted by Boyd and Ada Fridell of Robinson, Kansas. George married the love of his life, Sharron Carlson on April 21, 1961 in the Salt Lake Temple. They are...
Allan Dell Newton, Sr.
Sep 8, 2024
Allan Dell Newton of Goshen, Utah passed away at home on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the age of 92 years old. He was born May 26, 1932 in Mona, Utah to Fred and Arvilla Gwen Boswell Newton.
Allan served in the US Air Force in Japan during the Korean war. Upon discharge from the military, he returned home and married...
Gary Lynn Prince
Aug 28, 2024
He's not gone; he's gone fishing.
Gary Lynn Prince, age 69 of Santaquin, Utah passed away on August 28, 2024. Gary was born on March 9, 1955 in Nephi, Utah to Vernon Prince Sr. and Rosely Madill. He attended schools in Payson. Gary worked in Eureka at the Burgin Mine and also as a manufacturer at Rayloc.
Gary married Pauline Rich on...
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