OBITUARIES

Joseph Clair Carling

Joseph Clair Carling

Dec 28, 2023

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend Joseph Clair Carling passed away at age 85 on Thursday, December 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family in Bountiful, Utah, following his courageous battle with cancer.

Clair was born December 27, 1938, in Logan, Utah the oldest son of Joseph Giles Carling and Gladys Elizabeth Gessel. He grew up on...

Dee Ann Knowles

Dee Ann Knowles

Dec 28, 2023

Dee Ann Hancock was born on December 28, 1936, a cold day in Lake Shore, Utah. She was the oldest child of Ned William and Melva Huff Hancock. On June 14, 1957, Dee Ann married Eugene Arthur Knowles Jr. in the Salt Lake Temple, recently celebrating their 66th wedding anniversary. She passed away on December 28, 2023, on her 87th...

Florence Willis Farnsworth

Florence Willis Farnsworth

Dec 27, 2023

Florence Willis Farnsworth passed away at home on December 27th, 2023.

Our beloved mother and grandma was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 4th, 1952 - the sixth of eight children of Bertram T. and Jean C. Willis. Florence grew up in the Salt Lake "Avenues" surrounded by immediate and extended family whom she loved dearly throughout her...

Don Wayne Carroll

Don Wayne Carroll

Dec 26, 2023

 

Don Wayne Carroll was born March 4, 1937, in his grandparents’ home in Altonah, Utah.  He died December 26, 2023, at home in Centerville, Utah.  He was 86 years old.

 

He was a loving husband, a proud Dad, and an even prouder Grandpa (Pop) and Great Grandpa.  His family was the most important thing to him. He...

Dorothy Stevens Merrill

Dorothy Stevens Merrill

Dec 26, 2023

Dorothy Stevens Merrill passed away on December 26, 2023 of causes incident to age. She was born May 18, 1931, to Lona Wiseman and Angus George Stevens in SLC, much anticipated as the first grandchild on both sides of the family. Eventually the eldest of five, the Stevens children all had their turns working hard at their Stevens Cannery in...

Richard Stuart Barton

Richard Stuart Barton

Dec 26, 2023

In loving memory of Richard Stuart Barton, a cherished Son, Brother, Father, Grandpa, Uncle, and Friend, who gracefully rode off in his sleigh on December 26th, 2023, surrounded by the warmth of his family.

Richard's journey began with a love story that spanned a lifetime. As a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he met...

Karen B. Chamberlain

Karen B. Chamberlain

Dec 24, 2023

Our loving Mother and Grandmother Karen B. Chamberlain passed away on the morning of December 24, 2023, at the age of 72. She was found by her youngest child Minda Taylor, who describes her as resembling someone who laid down peacefully to take a nap, despite her odd location on the floor. This is a testament to her humorous personality,...

Amber Lee Castillo

Amber Lee Castillo

Dec 23, 2023

Our beautiful daughter Amber Lee Castillo passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2023.  She was born on October 31, 1977 in Pasadena, Texas to Dana Halverson and Henry Castillo.  She graduated from Riverside High School in El Paso, Texas in 1995.  She worked for Verizon Wireless in customer service for many years then went into insurance sales with Triple A.

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Olinda Leigh Hoehne Reynolds

Olinda Leigh Hoehne Reynolds

Dec 22, 2023

Olinda Leigh Hoehne Reynolds, a woman of deep humility, kindness, and devotion to God, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, December 22 at age 76, with her three children at her bedside. Olinda was born in Long Beach, California on May 23, 1947 to Herbert Fred and Irene Hall Hoehne.

They moved to Bountiful, Utah in 1950 where...

Alvin Lynn Smith

Alvin Lynn Smith

Dec 21, 2023

Heaven got a little less reverent on December 21, 2023, with the passing of Alvin Lynn Smith. Heart attacks aren’t for wimps, and though he was as tough as nails, Lynn passed away from one at his Centerville home, where he and his wife, Gaylene, have lived for 30 years. He died a week short of his 70th birthday. 

 

Lynn...

Christopher Lynn Ranker

Christopher Lynn Ranker

Dec 21, 2023

Chris was born on April 23, 1953 in Indianola, Iowa. He joins his parents Geraldine C. Ranker and Joseph L Ranker. His parents-in-law Maria T. Chargualaf and Antonio S. Chargualaf. His siblings-in-law Ignacio Leon, John T. Chargualaf, Barbara P. Chargualaf and Richard T. Chargualaf.

He is survived by his wife, Teresita C Ranker. Step daughter, Lori Ann Chargualaf. Granddaughter, Jazmine...

Martin Stanley Evans

Martin Stanley Evans

Dec 20, 2023

Martin left this world after a short and courageous battle with leukemia on December 20, 2023, surrounded by his family. Martin was the son of George Alfred Harry Evans and Gladys Ada Gent and was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  His family emigrated to the United States and settled in Utah upon the death of his father. He spent his...

Zada Jean Dotson

Zada Jean Dotson

Dec 20, 2023

Zada Jean (Morley) Dotson was born November 25, 1943 to Lavar “Dutch” Morley and Illa Jean (Merriam) Morley in Manti, Sanpete, Utah.  She was the oldest of three children. Her siblings are Pam Gonzales and Dave Morley.  Zada grew up in Moroni, Utah, Meeker, Colorado and Dragerton (East Carbon City), Utah.  She graduated from East Carbon High School.  She attended...

Beth Hepworth Applegate

Beth Hepworth Applegate

Dec 20, 2023

Beth Hepworth Applegate, 81, passed away on December 20, 2023, in Bountiful, UT.  She was born on July 25, 1942, in Hinkley, UT, to Orlando and Fern Hepworth. She was the youngest of 10 children.  She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Beth attended college in Cedar City at the College of Southern Utah, earning her Bachelor's...

Gary Duane Barlow

Gary Duane Barlow

Dec 19, 2023

Gary Duane Barlow graduated from his time in mortality on December 19, 2023, after an extended illness. He was born in the family home in Bountiful, Utah, on August 19, 1938, to John Clyde and Joukje Zijsling Barlow as the youngest of their nine children.

After attending Stoker Elementary and Bountiful High, he graduated from Davis High School in 1956....

L. Paul Miller

L. Paul Miller

Dec 19, 2023

In loving memory of L. Paul Miller born to Clement and Martha Miller in Manti, Utah, on November 22, 1935. Paul passed away peacefully at home December 19, 2023. He married Sylvia Janet Bishop, the love of his life, in the Manti Temple on November 23, 1956. During those 67 years they raised five wonderful children: Larry, Debra, Michelle, Kirk,...

W. Lynn Richards

W. Lynn Richards

Dec 19, 2023

W. Lynn Richards was born Feb 29, 1928, in Garland, UT to Wilford Woodruff Richards, Jr. and Elfrieda Stucki Richards. Lynn was a leap year baby and would have had his 24th real birthday in 2024.

Lynn grew up in Logan, Utah, but started elementary school in Minneapolis, where his father was serving as president of the North Central States...

Virginia Anderson

Virginia Anderson

Dec 18, 2023

Virginia Alice Anderson passed away December 18, 2023 of natural causes. She was born June 26, 1944 to Wilford and Virginia Verda Anderson. She attended schools in Salt Lake City and graduated from Granite High School class of 1962. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and very much enjoyed serving as a...

Oscar Blanco

Oscar Blanco

Dec 18, 2023

Oscar Was Born in Santo Tomás, Chihuahua Mexico to Alfonso and Antonia Blanco and was always proud of his Mexican heritage.  Oscar grew up Catholic and attended Academia Juárez High School with his siblings, which was established by Mormon Pioneers. He played the trombone in the school band with great gusto and later influenced his grandchildren to play the trombone and...

Patricia Guthrie

Patricia Guthrie

Dec 17, 2023

Patricia Benham Guthrie, 87, passed away peacefully and with dignity in her home December 17th 2023. Attended by her sons and daughter’s in-law.

Patricia grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  Married Darrel Wayne Guthrie (deceased) and reared 3 sons; Kirk (Toby), Bret (Debbie) and Todd (Shelly). She is survived by her 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and her dear sister...