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Marie Wilson Davis

Marie Wilson Davis

Feb 11, 2026

Marie Wilson Davis, age 85, of Centerville, Utah, passed away peacefully February 11, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones and family.

She was born on July 9, 1940, in Hatch, Utah, to S. Jesse Wilson and Lilith Porter Wilson. Marie grew up in southern Utah and graduated from Panguitch High School. She later attended Dixie College, where she continued...

Carol Carter Rees

Carol Carter Rees

Feb 10, 2026

Our loving wife, mother, sister and friend Carol Carter Rees passed away on February 10, 2026.

Born August 3, 1942, to Wesley C. and Mary Hall Carter.

When she was two months old, her father took her to the Pioneer Ward chapel and gave her a name and a blessing. To her mother's great surprise, he gave her the name of Carol,...

Jerry (Gerald Mahlon) O'Brien

Jerry (Gerald Mahlon) O'Brien

Feb 9, 2026

Jerry (Gerald Mahlon) O’Brien peacefully passed away on February 9, 2026. He was born on February 12, 1930, to Afton Leroy (Bill) and Ruby Amanda O’Brien in Lewiston, Utah. He married Joyce Allen (1932-1959) in 1957 and Dorothy Bown (1936-2012) in 1960.

Jerry attended Davis High where he was active in track, football, and basketball. He also attended the University of...

Jordan Nicholas Josephson

Jordan Nicholas Josephson

Feb 9, 2026

In loving memory of Jordan Nicholas Josephson, age 25, who returned to heaven on February 9, 2026.

Jordan was born on April 20, 2000, in Salt Lake City, UT. Jordan brought light, laughter, and warmth to everyone fortunate enough to know him. He had a gentle soul, a quick smile, and a way of making people feel understood and valued. Whether...

Jeffrey Blake Barger

Jeffrey Blake Barger

Feb 8, 2026

Jeffrey Blake Barger, 41, of Farmington, Utah, passed away on February 8, 2026 after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on September 6, 1984 in Great Falls, Montana, Jeff spent the majority of his childhood traversing the country from west to east and back again in the back of a 12 passenger van with a canoe strapped to the...

Donald Russell Klemm

Donald Russell Klemm

Feb 6, 2026

Donald Russell Klemm passed away February 6, 2026, in Bountiful, Utah, at the age of 77. Don was born September 2, 1948, in Washington D.C. to Walter Gerald and Erma Christofferson Klemm, six hours after his twin brother David, and would remain the youngest of four children.

The Klemms moved to Pleasant Grove, Utah, in 1950, where Don would spend his...

Trudy Lyn Smith

Trudy Lyn Smith

Feb 5, 2026

Trudy Lyn Smith slipped into eternity to be clasped in the loving arms of Jesus and departed family members on February 5, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness and compassion that will continue to live on in the countless lives she touched. She was a beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend whose warmth made people feel welcome wherever...

Lowell Layne "Bucko" Bodily

Lowell Layne "Bucko" Bodily

Feb 4, 2026

When asked if he was raised in a barn, Lowell could truthfully answer yes—as a teenager, he chose a bedroom on the end of the barn on the family farm in Burley, Idaho. Born on Christmas Day in 1937, he was the youngest of nine children born to John Henry and Edna Perkins Bodily.

Born with clubbed feet, Lowell spent much...

Amanda Lee Nessen

Amanda Lee Nessen

Feb 4, 2026

Amanda Lee Nessen was born on January 24, 1983, in Ogden, Utah, and returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father on February 4, 2026.

From the very beginning, Amanda was pure sunshine. As a baby, her soft blonde hair framed her face like a halo, a quiet sign of the light she would bring into the lives of everyone who knew her....

David William Baldwin

David William Baldwin

Feb 4, 2026

Our "Beloved" brother, nephew, cousin, friend, and Uncle Dave passed away February 4, 2026 from an infection. The son of William H. and K. LaRue Dyches Baldwin. Born November 9, 1966 in Ogden, Utah.

David graduated from South High School. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He grew up in the Salt Lake...

Loid (Sparky) Roger LeMelle

Loid (Sparky) Roger LeMelle

Feb 3, 2026

Loid (Sparky) Roger LeMelle passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on February 3, 2026. Born on December 3, 1942, in Pasadena, California, Sparky was the son of Edward and Alice LeMelle.

He proudly served in the US Air Force for four years prior to earning his Bachelor’s Degree at Utah State University in Entomology. Sparky would later retire from...

LaRae Burningham Hibberd

LaRae Burningham Hibberd

Feb 3, 2026

LaRae Hibberd, age 90, passed away peacefully February 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

LaRae was born on November 5th, 1935, in Bountiful, Utah, to Elinor Smith Burningham and Turner Burningham. As a child she loved joining her father on his route as he would deliver fruits and vegetables to his customers. She loved to reminisce about her childhood and...

Jenny Ruth Smith

Jenny Ruth Smith

Feb 3, 2026

Jenny Ruth Smith is a celestial spirit and our brightest smile! We remember her as the biggest bear-hug giving; Winnie the Pooh loving; purse, wallet, and quarter hoarder; handwritten note and card collector; puzzle loving; persistent phone and FaceTime caller and best buddy you could ever have.

An angel on earth, Jenny left this mortal experience peacefully on February 3, 2026,...

Beverly Decker

Beverly Decker

Feb 2, 2026

Beverly Layne Decker was born October 9, 1951, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Budd and Ruth Spackman Layne. Bev passed away February 2, 2026, in Farmington, Utah.

She married Bruce Clift and together they had a son, Matthew Alan Clift. They later divorced. In July 1991 she married Norman Dell Decker.

Bev worked in the insurance business for many years. She...

Sandra Lee Felce Blakley

Sandra Lee Felce Blakley

Feb 2, 2026

Sandra Lee Felce Blakley

May 30, 1952 to February 2, 2026

Born on May 30, 1952, in Covina, California, to Marjorie and Arthur Raymond Felce, Sandra Lee Felce Blakley lived a life rooted in faith, devotion, and an abiding love for family. She was born into a family shaped by service and perseverance. In her early years, the family lived in Southern...

Spencer Dee Erickson

Spencer Dee Erickson

Feb 2, 2026

Spencer Dee Erickson “graduated with honors” from life on earth on February 2, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was a determined warrior of faith and endured to the end. He devoted his life to his family, his faith, and quiet service to others.

Coming from sturdy pioneers on both sides of the family, Spencer was born to Carl Golden Erickson...

Dixie Alder Doney

Dixie Alder Doney

Feb 1, 2026

Dixie Alder Doney, born January 14, 1934, quietly passed away February 1, 2026, two weeks after her 92nd birthday. Her children, grandchildren, and spouse were with her.

Dixie’s early years were spent with her parents Estella and Fred Alder in Providence, Utah. Being a middle child of ten, Dixie spent her days working beside her mother helping take care of household...

William Raymond Dame

William Raymond Dame

Feb 1, 2026

In Loving Memory of William Raymond Dame

William Raymond Dame passed away on February 1, 2026, just one week shy of his 91st birthday. He was born on February 8, 1935, in Cohoes, New York.

William loved the simple joys in life — fishing and watching the Chicago Cubs were among his favorites. He was known for his positive outlook and often...

Betty Arnold

Betty Arnold

Feb 1, 2026

God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be.

So He put His arms around you and whispered, “Come with me”.

With tearful eyes we watched you suffer, and saw you fade away.

Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, working hands were placed to rest.

God breaks our hearts to prove...

Dean Craig Litster

Dean Craig Litster

Feb 1, 2026

Dean Craig Litster was born on 16 April 1948 in Bountiful, Utah. He passed away surrounded by his family on 1 February 2026. He was the 10th of 11 children born to John Ethridge and Maecell Mary Bottom Litster. He started life on a farm in Bountiful, with a horse named Silver. He was proud to be an Eagle Scout....