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Nathaniel Wright Naegle

Nathaniel Wright Naegle

Sep 22, 2026

Nathaniel “Than” Wright Naegle, age 91, passed from this life into the next on September 22, 2026.

Than was born on January 9, 1935, in Hurricane, Utah to Lynn Peter Naegle and Ruth Wright Naegle. He had an idyllic childhood in Toquerville, attending a 2-room schoolhouse and swimming in the Old Cradle on Ash Creek. Than attended high school in Hurricane....

Holly Mills Gold

Holly Mills Gold

Sep 22, 2026

Holly Mills Gold

Holly Mills Gold, beloved wife, mother, Grandma Holly, sister, and friend to many, passed away on September 22, 2026, at the far-too-young age of 69 after living with Alzheimer’s disease. We find great comfort in knowing that she was welcomed home into the loving, waiting arms of our Heavenly Parents and reunited with family members who went before...

Michael Jesse Lloyd

Michael Jesse Lloyd

Sep 21, 2026

Michael Jesse Lloyd, 77, passed peacefully in Bountiful, Utah on September 21, 2026. He was born on June 21, 1949, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Son of Keith Thomas Lloyd and Dona Marie Winget Lloyd.

In addition to his parents, Michael is predeceased by his brother; Leland Jay Lloyd and his grandparents; Orrin Winget, Dona Crabb Winget, Jesse Lloyd, and...

Morse Kay Smith

Morse Kay Smith

Sep 21, 2026

Mick Smith, 94, passed peacefully at home on Monday, September 21, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Anne Christensen; his brother, Clayton "Chick" Smith (Jennie); and his sister, Catherine Evans (Larry).

Mick was the son of Lyle and E.A. "Ernie" Brookhart. He married Jo Anne Christensen on September 27, 1958. Together, they built a loving family and...

Katherine Doris Hitchcock Willey

Katherine Doris Hitchcock Willey

Sep 19, 2026

Services for Katherine will be held in Maine at a later date.

Betsy Jayne Murdock Prinster

Betsy Jayne Murdock Prinster

Sep 18, 2026

Betsy Jayne Murdock Prinster, 79, amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of her Savior on Friday, September 18. She was born February 19, 1947, in Driggs, Idaho, to Clarence Murdock and Sara McAlister.

One of the stories we all loved her to tell was that after she was born,...

David Royal Warden Jr.

David Royal Warden Jr.

Sep 17, 2026

Dr. David Royal Warden Jr.

January 6, 1938 — September 17, 2026

Dr. David Royal Warden Jr., “Doc”, Army Colonel (Retired), passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at the George E. Wahlen Veterans Home in Ogden, Utah, following a difficult final struggle. He was surrounded by family. He was 88 years old.

The next morning, an extraordinary thunderstorm rolled across the valleys...

Pauline Perkes Biggs

Pauline Perkes Biggs

Sep 16, 2026

Beloved by all who knew her, Pauline Perkes Biggs peacefully passed away at her home on September 16, 2026, at the age of 92, following a long struggle with her health. Her life was marked by faith, service, adventure, creativity, and devotion to family.

Pauline was born March 30, 1934, in Logan, Utah, to Orson Perkes and Naoma Webb Perkes. She...

Ronald Workman Hill

Ronald Workman Hill

Sep 16, 2026

Ronald Workman Hill, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, coach, and faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, at the age of 80, at Pheasant View Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Ron was born on January 13, 1946, in Layton, Utah, to Grant and Rhoda Workman. After his mother passed away when he was an infant, Ron...

Henry Lindsay "Lynn" Ashton, Jr.

Henry Lindsay "Lynn" Ashton, Jr.

Sep 14, 2026

Dr. Henry Lindsay “Lynn” Ashton Jr.—a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, physician, and friend—passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026.

Dad grew up in Utah as part of a close-knit family, as the youngest child born to Henry Lindsay Ashton Sr. and Genevieve Nielson Ashton. Alongside his siblings Arden, Lisle, Calvin, and Enid, he developed a deep appreciation for his Utah...

Lawrence V Pilgrim

Lawrence V Pilgrim

Sep 14, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of Lawrence V Pilgrim, who left us on September 14, 2026, at the venerable age of 96. Lawrence was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose life was a testament to hard work, love, and selfless service.

Born on June 8, 1930, in the picturesque town of...

Patricia Parrish Friend

Patricia Parrish Friend

Sep 13, 2026

Patty Parrish Friend was born on May 1, 1959, to James G. and Elma Sargent Parrish. When Elma was expecting Patty, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Courageously and heroically, Elma postponed treatment until Patty was born. Elma passed away just before Patty’s second birthday.

By divine design, Grace Riches Parrish agreed to become part of this ready-made family. It was...

Maria Gabriela "Gabi" Gammon Ashcroft

Maria Gabriela "Gabi" Gammon Ashcroft

Sep 13, 2026

Gabi, our beautiful wife, daughter, sister, friend, and colleague passed away on September 13, 2026. Gabi is survived by her husband Jordan and her four rescue cats that she always considered her children (Layla, Lucky, Link, and Paris). She is also survived by: her father Kenneth Gammon and her mother Simone Gammon, her twin-brother Kyle Gammon, Jordan’s parents, Bruce and...

Gary Ray Bascom

Gary Ray Bascom

Sep 13, 2026

Gary Ray Bascom, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, passed peacefully September 13, 2026, at age 93, after an eight-year struggle with dementia/Alzheimer’s disease.

Gary was born January 6, 1933, in Menan, Idaho, to George Henry Johnson and Thelma Emma Livermore. After his father died when Gary was an infant, he and his two siblings were...

Craig Ernest Allen

Craig Ernest Allen

Sep 12, 2026

Craig Ernest Allen, 75, of Hooper, Utah, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Craig was born December 13, 1950, on March Air Force Base near Riverside, California, the son of Thomas H. and Wilma Allen (née Sorrell). Born into a military family, he spent portions of his childhood everywhere from Oklahoma and Illinois to...

Shirley Walker Aamodt

Shirley Walker Aamodt

Sep 10, 2026

Shirley Walker Aamodt passed away on her 92nd birthday, September 10, 2026. She left behind a legacy defined by devotion to family, faith and service. 

Born September 10, 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah, she was the cherished daughter of Ralph and Jetta Winegar Walker. Raised in Syracuse, Utah she grew up with strong family traditions, deep spiritual roots and the...

Tammie Lee Freestone Bratsch

Tammie Lee Freestone Bratsch

Sep 10, 2026

Tammie Lee Bratsch (Freestone), 67, of Centerville, Utah, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, at McKay-Dee Hospital, surrounded by her children, siblings, and grandson.

She fought a valiant battle, enduring unseen pains and heartaches with incredible grace. Through it all, her ultimate motivation was to secure more time with her cherished family and friends, especially her beloved grandchildren.

Born on March...

Noall James "Jimmy" Child

Noall James "Jimmy" Child

Sep 9, 2026

Noall James “Jimmy” Child, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home in West Point, Utah, on September 9, 2026. He was born on August 25, 1942, to John and Anna Louise Child. Raised in Clinton, Utah, Noall spent his adult life in West Point, where he built a home, raised a family, and formed lifelong friendships.

He attended Clinton Elementary,...

Michael W. Taylor Sr.

Michael W. Taylor Sr.

Sep 8, 2026

In Loving Memory of Michael W. Taylor Sr.

October 11, 1949 – September 8, 2026

Michael W. Taylor Sr., a beloved husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away on September 8, 2026, in Layton, Utah, at the age of 76. Born on October 11, 1949, in Hemet, California, to Dolores and Truman Taylor, Michael leaves behind a legacy of...

Phillip R. Barber

Phillip R. Barber

Sep 8, 2026

In loving memory of Phillip R. Barber. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on September 8, 2026 at the age of 91.

Phil was born on January 9, 1935 in Centerville, Utah to Jack and Mildred Barber. Phil was the fourth of seven children: Albert, Ray, Norma, Phil, Lois, Cloette, and Shirley.

He married Sally Ann Winegar...