The killings came two weeks after Tausha Haight had filed for a divorce. If her kids or grandkids were involved in any activity near or far, it was almost assured that she would be there. He also loved to make up silly little sayings, like the one he came up with some years ago after the town of Beaver won a national award for having the best tasting water in the United States: They say Beavers water is the finest in the landEnjoy it by the cup or the flush of the can. (Sorry, Bonnie. Annette will be interred in the Cedar City Cemetery immediately following the memorial service. He was passionate about the small family farm, he loved to spend time in the alfalfa fields and loved being on his tractor taking care of the fields. Richards talents were manifest early in his love to sing and perform. Born August 17, 1924, in Cedar City, Utah to Lawrence Foy and Annie Earl Marker, Rae was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Online condolences can be made at www.mortuary.org. James Calvin Turnbaugh passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 17, 2022, with his wife and his little dog by his side. The faster, the better! He enjoyed his time there and would talk about some of the memorable people and events. He was born 10 April 1969 in Irving, Texas to Kenneth and Cherril (Dennis) Easley. She loved each new great-grandchild as they entered her family: Colton, McKormick, Talon (Jaidyn), Mason, Aiden, Baker, Boston, Brooklyn, Brantley, Charlee, Kaylee (Robert), Maddy, Alexandra, Lukas, Jaxten, Jrayden, Emilia, Jayzen, Mathew, Bodhi, Hartley, Asher, Caleb, Tristin, Dustin, Kendall, Kamryn, Arizona, Zaidee, Ziya, Elli, Emma, June, Grayson, Anderson, and even more great-greatgrandchildren. He took German in high school and was currently learning French and Spanish online. Later, the family moved to South Dakota where Paul completed his masters degree at the University of South Dakota. He is survived in death by his wife Patti Whitbeck; Chaz (Ashley) Whitbeck, Whitnie (Brian) Blackham, Alex Whitbeck, Landon (Elle) Whitbeck, Adison (Alex) Mumm, and Jaxon Whitbeck. He married Ann Marie DeLange, on July 3, 1967, in the St. George temple. Now, his great-grandchildren get a Pocket Two-Dollar every time they hug him as they leave. He served in the Vancouver/British Columbia mission. They lived in Rangely from 1955 to 1967. Marty was a kind, thoughtful person and was loved by all who knew him. He attended and graduated from Cedar City High School. Oh, how the heavens must have rang out as they were, at last, reunited for all eternity. She was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had a way of making everyone feel like they were special, and important to her. While serving as a counselor, she was instrumental in starting the Cub Scout program, not just for her ward but for the whole area. She always had a beautiful, flocked tree that was the centerpiece of her festively decorated home. He wanted us to know we shouldnt be sad when he passed, that he felt he had led a good life, and he was looking forward to going and seeing family and friends that had passed before him. He had an extensive firearm and mountain man collection. Time was a major theme of Michaels life: time spent in service of others, time dedicated to work, time with his loving parents, time rocking out to a wide variety of music, and time to make beautiful memories with his wife, family, and friends. His father Gene (Sharon) Williams of El Centro, CA. Come to find out they grew up in the same town. Their lives were intertwined, unique and strong bonds were formed and created, she will truly be missed. He attended College of Southern Utah (now SUU) and graduated from Utah State University, where he majored in Accounting. Toms sense of humor was legendary. His great love was Purple Heart Racing in which he honored fallen soldiers and their families at each race. In Utah County, Buck started his business Timpanogos Equity Management Association/Scott Construction and quickly became one of the premier home builders in northern Utah. "In place of political advocacy, we would encourage reporting about the value of all human life, the great works of God that can render a forgiving heart, how religion can heal and enlarge our capacity for love, and a return to foundational principles of peace within our nation. In July of 1948 she moved to Denver, Colorado to marry Kenneth Ralph Hanzon, a friend from Cedar who was enrolled at the University of Denver. He called himself the Christmas tree man! In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Utah Humane Society https://www.utahhumane.org/ or to the charity of your choice. Upon being Honorably Discharged, Larry returned to civilian life in the California Bay Area. Gerald is preceded in death by his loving parents Altha and Wilbur Blackburn, and his wife, Margaret Blackburn. Donations can be sent to @Michaelsfund on Venmo or the gofundme Michael Steed Memorial. He will always be remembered for being a friendly neighbor who often had an inappropriately funny joke to tell! This is where she met the loved of her life, Arnold. Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at www.SerenityStG.com. Condolences may be shared at mcmillanmortuary.com. Johns job took them to Indianapolis, Indiana, back to Vincennes and eventually to Salt Lake City, Utah. Kathy was free-spirited, adventurous and always up for a good time. She was thrilled the day she got to go through the St. George temple. A special thanks goes to Ann Childs, who helped him in his later years; Intermountain Hospice and Intermountain Hospital; and Eric for making room in his home for Art. Devin was predeceased by his father Daniel Alexander Weber, grandparents Charles and LaKay (Matheson) Weber, and great-grandparents Alva and Zella (Barnson) Matheson, all of whom are from Cedar City, Utah. He is the third youngest of five children. While at a bowling alley in Lakewood, she met her one true love, George John Carpenter (Jack). In addition to his family, church, and work responsibilities, on the side he found time to develop interest and skills as a boat builder, stone mason, fisherman, cement worker, hunter, game show winner, car-body repairman, harmonica player, dune buggy and home remodeler, carpenter, motorcyclist, architect, author, electrician, storyteller, lumberjack, baker, mountain explorer, gardener, tile setter, all-around fix-it fellow, inventor (of unique wheat grinder, personalized solar heating system, etc. Ginny married Edward William Groke in 1953. Virginia Ginny May Wachuta Groke McHarg. She is also survived by her beloved brother, Richard Buhr of Denver, Colorado, as well as many friends and extended family members. From his first breath he changed the lives of all who surrounded him. He leaves the love of his life Anne Marie and son Patrick of whom he was so proud. Steven Gary Padley passed away at the age of 69 on January 27, 2023 surrounded by his loving family in St. George, Utah. She was the proud aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews, whom she loved so much. Kent and Lynn were married December 15, 1966, by Spencer W. Kimball in the Salt Lake Temple. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. John Reed Thornton, 82, passed away peacefully at home in Paragonah, Utah on December 8, 2022. Charles Darwin Hulet, 93, was born October 7, , 1929, in Cedar City, Utah and slipped away quietly in his sleep in the early morning hours of January 14. , Neil Harrison Gardner passed from the world he so enjoyed. Tom passed away unexpectedly last Thursday night, June 23rd, in his Beaver home. He grew up and attended school in Monroe Utah until 1960 when his family moved to Panguitch. However, his favorite position was that of a teacher. They spent many years writing to each other before marrying in April of 1980 in the St. George, Utah temple. TX to Irving Robert Hoffman and Mabel LaRue Hoffman. We will miss Mom, but look forward to being reunited as an eternal family. His enthusiasm for adventure will always be part of all of us. (56 years old). He was born in Hayward, California, on October 13th, 1990, to Daniel Alexander Weber and Christine Catherine Corson. He married Marilyn Joyce Sorensen June 27, 1953, in Santa Monica, California. The Bellamy girls were known in the town of Vincennes for their beauty and fun personalities. He began working with the Western Washington Agency, which served twenty seven different Indian Tribes; then on to the Papago Indian Agency in Southern Arizona, and later to Northern Ute Agency in Fort Duchesne, Utah. He later anglicized his name to James Richard. 37 Results. Nearly 850 people attended the funeral for Gail, Tausha and her five children. His grandson adored him and developed a funny little habit of collecting random objects to give to his grandpa, even over FaceTime. He really enjoyed cutting firewood with his sons. She also had a gift for seeing people. Mom was an amazing grandma to their grandchildren: Amy (William), Jen (Shawn), Jason (Kerri), Chris (Becky), Josh (Jessica), John (Laurie Jo), Jon (Kayla), Adam (Stephanie), Cassi, Sarah (Leo), McKenzi (Hyrum), Katie (Colton), Jacob (Savanah). A private interment will be held at First United Methodist Church in San Diego, California in the Spring of 2023. He later took a break and returned home to family in Cedar City, Utah. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 pm at Parowan City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Later Connie and Ellis were sealed in the St. George Temple. His early years were spent living at the old Hulet Ranch East of the Newcastle Reservoir, riding his horse down the canyon to the Newcastle elementary, for school. Express your condolences by sending flowers to the family. All will miss his brilliant memory, sense of humor, kind heart, and generous spirit. Services will be held Friday, June 17, 2022. After graduation he promptly enlisted in the National Guard, and traveled to Fort Ord in California in February of 1969 for basic training along with others from the 222nd Field Artillery, or Triple Deuce as it is known. He has 4 siblings; 1 brother and 3 sisters; Jerry, Helen, Harlan and Hilda. He yells a lot and wants to make sure they know he is right. Bill worked as a mechanic and a tow truck driver for Lunt Motor Company, where he worked long days and late hours; going above and beyond for those in need. His sisters Vickie (David) Desler and his nieces, Taylor and Madison, of Lakewood, CA and Debbie Boudreau of Long Beach, CA. His other daughter, Lisa Mueller, passed away in 2003. Returning from his mission, he met Sherry Jenkins, a farm girl from Idaho who loved riding horses, and that is what first drew Art to Sherry. Lylis was born on March 18. , 1941, in Rupert, Idaho to Lyman and Aileen Jensen. Following WWII, he moved to Ridgecrest, California with his mother and stepfather Al Flowers, where he developed a lifelong passion for hot rods, motorsports and mechanics. Kent served a highly successful mission to the Northern Indian Mission located in Rapid City, South Dakota. She also shared a link to the East Idaho News website, which hosted a statement posted by the Earl family after the murders. Funeral viewing and online condolences can be found at www.mortuary.org. She was meticulous about choosing gifts that were perfect for everyone. The family wishes to thank Brenda Bentley and all the medical staff at Stonehenge Assisted Living for the loving care they provided to Bob over the past several months. Everyone who came in contact with her fell in love with her, even strangers. Darren was an avid race car fan. He held many callings in the church, but he loved his 42 years of service as a Scout Master. She loved to do crafts, paint, make gift baskets, sew, bake and decorate cakes for all of her friends and family. He was born Santiago Ricardo Mortensen on Feb. 7, 1933, in Colonia Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, a descendant of the settlers of the 19th Century Latter-day Saint colonies in Mexico. She made her friends part of our family, and we are all blessed by the many friendships she had through the years. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Sharon (Stephens) Dunyon and Laurie Jill Stephens. She didnt mind going to her quarterly follow up appointments to visit with these special and kind people. This established a pattern for the next chapter of her life. Mary Jane and Grant followed Grants Forest Service career to St. George, Beaver and Ogden, Utah as well as Elko, Nevada. If you would like to attend or share thoughts about Pete, please email [emailprotected] Final arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. He then was called to the Southern Utah University Stake in Cedar City, Utah where he was called to be a High Councilman two separate times for a total of 6+ years. Carol Willamson of Parowan, Utah. Arrangements and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 986-9100. He is the third youngest of five children. The case would later be extended to March 8, though the division could not confirm when the extension was granted. He repaired old saddles and made beautiful leather belts and tack. Mrs. Smith changed many lives and loved every single one of her students. where he played high school football and basketball. He was an excellent writer and speaker. Ted was born to David Wilson and Patricia (Koupal) Whitbeck Downard on Saturday, December 9, 1961 in Portland, Oregon. They returned to their hometown, Las Vegas, Nevada, a few months later. He died in 1958 from service-connected problems from Army service in the Pacific in WWII. Son-in-law Kirby Kendle Reber, granddaughter Kacee Lee Reber. She loved art and drawing and was very crafty. She taught herself to play the accordion and encouraged her kids to take music lessons. He grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Winnemucca, Nevada and Provo, Utah. Bob was born on February 15, 1933, in Salina, Utah, to Lovell and Maudell Crane. Warren R. Bud Green passed away at his home on June 28, 2022. They returned to Utah to raise their family and lived in Provo, American Fork, and Lake Shore. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org. Bernice "Bunny" Thompson, age 78, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2023, after a short battle with renal cancer. Ted loved God and family above all. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Daddy grew up in Glenwood, UT, surrounded by many family members who taught him the value of hard work and helped him see the blessings of the gospel of Jesus Christ through their love and example. In 1998 they relocated to Houston, Texas where Gerald was hired as a Prosthetist at the VA Hospital and helped many veterans with lost limbs. He also loved going to concerts, hiking, gardening, skateboarding, snowboarding, cooking and various types of art. The December investigation was prompted by two separate allegations of child abuse which, according to the division, occurred about four years earlier. Dorothea Marie Stucker passed away in Cedar City, Utah, on December 27, 2022. On April 1, 1954, they were sealed for time and all eternity by her grandfather Luther Harry Snow in the St. George Utah Temple. Dee Married Sharyn Shumway, whom he met while working on his first job in Arizona. She loved the temple and the people she was able to serve over the years. Interment will be in the Kanab Cemetery under the care of Mosdell Mortuary. On Jan. 4, three days before the case was originally due, he murdered his entire family. Online Condolences can be sent to www.mortuary.org. He loved being outdoors. Together they had 3 children, Kristopher, Stephanie and Kaden. He also taught many adult education courses in cooking and mechanics. Anna and Arnold served a full-time proselyting mission in the Minneapolis, Minnesota Mission. Carol is survived by her spouse, Evan York Jones, her children, Shanna Guymon (Daryl) of Providence, Utah, Jason Jones (Tamara) of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Callie Haynes (Andrew) of Sandy, Utah, Kera Jones of Midvale, Utah, Kate Cowan (Logan) of Brooklet, Georgia, and fifteen grandchildren, two great granddaughters, and her brothers David Jordan (Pat) of Mesquite, Nevada, Steven Jordan (Denise) of Henderson, Nevada, Danny Jordan (Vera) of Henderson, Nevada. Unfortunately this tragic incident occurred prior to further intervention, the divisions report summary reads. He looked forward to the hunts each Fall. He was born February 17th, 1955, in San Gabriel, California to Alexander John Holmes and Ruth Mary Stott Holmes. Our loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, Anna Marie Talbot Mellor, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, in her home in Lake Shore, Utah. A viewing was held Monday December 5, 2022, from 9:30-10:30am at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 N 300 W). He was born April 5, 1943, to goodly parents. He finished his dissertation and was awarded a Ph.D. from BYU in 1973. Moms favorite job was that of a wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Zola and Virginia Bryant. He was recognized for his success in portrait, landscape, and abstract light-painting photography for over forty years. Interment was in the Paragonah Town cemetery, under the direction of the Southern Utah Mortuary. He loved to work with the youth of the church. Final arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Whenever he spoke in prayer there was honor, humility, reverence and meekness in his voice. In this case, the division did contact a detective with the Cedar City Police Department, who walked a caseworker through the familys run-in with Enoch police in 2020, previously reported by the Deseret News. His cheers and tears of pride will always be remembered. He enjoyed astronomy, and his family have many great memories of seeing meteor showers, eclipses, and star watching together. Anna paid particular attention to the details of her loved ones lives. Online condolences may be left at mortuary.org. On July 4, 1977, he met Elaine Cottam Stephens and there were fireworks. He spent 21 months in Korea and upon his return he continued his basketball career at Utah State University. Although he left us much sooner than we ever would have imagined, we are comforted by the knowledge that his life was full of satisfaction, love, and joy. His work included extensive involvement with schools and the juvenile court system in southwestern Utah. John Parr Gibson of Parowan, Utah, passed away in the early morning of April 21, 2022. His mother died when he was 9, and at 14 he moved to Salt Lake City to be raised by his older brother. Interment was at the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Heartlight Affordable Funeral Services. He is survived by his wife Lynn, their seven children and 20 grandchildren. They were sealed in the St. George Temple on June 22, 1963. Our beautiful mother and grandmother, Margaret Ann Buhr Reynolds, passed away on October 5, 2022. David Ralph Stolrow passed away on Monday August 22nd 2022, in Cedar City Utah. He is survived by his 2 brothers Bob (Lisa) Lathim and Rod (Rita) Lathim, four children: Winna Lathim Hesser, Dr. Kristen (C. Ray) Gregory, David Ballard, and Alyssa Lathim. She was raised in the Catholic church, but always felt like there was more to life. He served in many callings but his and Moms favorite was taking care of the full-time missionaries, they loved them so much. The investigations can last anywhere from 30 to 90 days, Fisher said, and will sometimes require coordination with law enforcement, domestic violence specialists or victim advocates. He carried that with him wherever he was, whether at the construction site or the Parowan Liquor store where he worked for many years. He even got his pilot license but stopped flying due to health issues. The cabin is Jess legacy to his children, and grandchildren for generations to come. Carol had previously decided to be generous and help Science in the fight for solving many medical mysteries. His beautiful spirit went from one loving fathers arms into anothers. She mailed homemade chocolate chip cookies to his barracks every week, packed in popcorn, not ever knowing whether Ed would receive them. The family instead encourages you to vote for Trump. Most of those years she took care of newborn babies, giving them the special love that only she could give. He attended secondary school at Cedar High where he would liked to have ridden his horse but had to settle on the school bus instead. They were married in the St. George Temple on. There will be a viewing held at Southern Utah Mortuary on Wednesday, May 18, from 6-8 pm and again at the Enoch West Stake Center (3575 N Minersville Hwy, Enoch, UT) on Thursday May 19, from 9-10:30 am with the funeral service following at 11 am. Police tape surrounds the crime scene in Enoch, Iron County, where eight members of a family were found shot to death on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. He passed quickly from a heart attack in the Albuquerque New Mexico Airport as he was traveling to begin a new job to provide for his family. A few days before she passed, she was concerned with how she was going to feed everyone one last meal, and insisted that meal included homemade pies! Also making the best peanut brittle around. Interment was in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. She was laid to rest at the Cedar City Cemetery immediately following the funeral under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. She spent the summer with her dad, washing windows until she packed her suitcase, got on a Greyhound bus and headed to Salt Lake City. In his spare time, he played basketball for the Vegas City League with many star players. They had four children. Thomas Lawrence Mahr, 76, passed away on 10/18/22 at St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, Utah. Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 11:00 am in the Paragonah Ward Chapel. in Communications with a specialization in Cinema & Photography from Southern Illinois University. Dennis grew up in Washington state until his family moved to Kodiak, Alaska in his early teensand thats where his adventure of becoming a commercial salmon fisherman began; CE Evans & Sons later known as Amik Island Fisheries was born in 1976. The obituary for Michael Haight was posted on the website of The Spectrum's obit page which linked to the Southern Utah Mortuary's websitebut it has now been removed in favor of a photo of Haight and the dates of his birth and death. Her grandson River Day Rodriguez. He served in several branches including active duty Air Force and Army. Annette always supported Sheridan in his professional career, uprooting her life several times to establish homes in Logan, UT, Richfield, UT, Monticello, UT, Burley, ID, and Battle Mountain, NV. He was 71. Marion Thomas McWilliams, 85, passed away peacefully, Saturday June 11, 2022, at his home in Enoch, Utah. His hobbies included reloading, camping, hunting, driving and site seeing. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Canyon View Stake Center (1985 N. Main St., Cedar City, UT). There are no words to describe the heartache we feel. She has six grandchildren: Brennan Stucker, Zachary Stucker, Jacey Carpenter, Alexis Cutler, Stephen Stucker, and Dylan Stucker. He is survived by his children, Laci Jane (Chris) Beaumont of Parowan and Michael Gregory Williams of Salt Lake City, UT. He met and married the love of his life, Connie Teresa Minner. Mary is preceded in death by daughter Mary Cathleen, her parents, and brothers Glenn and Raymond. He always had a strong work ethic. He retold endless stories of his adventures working and living in southeastern Colorado with his family, especially with his best friend and elder brother, George Bud Blackwell. He was a lifelong learner and was known for his dedication to academic rigor. He was very self-sufficient and independent and very stubborn! While moving for military transfers, work and educational opportunities the family grew and prospered. After Don joined the LDS church, they (and their first two children) were sealed in the Los Angeles Temple for time and all eternity on August 25, 1962. A graveside service will be held on August 8, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Cedar City Cemetery. Dottie will be buried in Crawford, Colorado, alongside her husband Don, and a graveside service will be held there on January 7 at 10 a.m. at Garden Memories Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Devin also enjoyed writing on his creative writing website for others to enjoy. After moving to Cedar City and retiring from the Church he took on another job at Sparkles Car Wash, which he truly enjoyed. She died from complications of breast cancer that we thought she had beaten 25 years ago, but it reared its Read More, St. George, Utah - Devin Lee Chadburn (Rustad), 19, passed away in St. George, Utah on February 17, 2023. February 17, 2023 You could say that she was their greatest cheerleader. Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Darren loved and helped so many; sometimes complete strangers. It was during her time in Salt Lake that she married Keith C. Waite, and had her only daughter Aleese Waite Cardon. After retirement, Kathy spent 6 years in Mexico serving those in need, especially women and children. He enjoyed participating in the Sons of the Utah Pioneers, and was well known for his service to neighbors, friends, and family, particularly in generously lending his financial and tax expertise. There to greet her were her parents, husband Read More, Scott Dee Minchey, 40, passed away September 21, 2022 at home in Beaver, Utah. During this time, he met Sandy Baumgartner and they were married in the St. George Temple in 1967.