They were inseparable. She always had a smile, a kind word, and a funny story to share. They were still important to her. John and Cathy later purchased the Southern Utah Culligan franchise, working together to create a viable business to support their family for the next 40 plus years. Online condolences can be sent at www.mortuary.org. Tom was an immediate friend to anyone who was lucky enough to meet him and it was a rarity that he was sore at anyone. According to the funeral Read More, John Howard Willie February 20, 1938 ~ February 24, 2023 St. George, UT-John Howard Willie passed away on February 24, 2023, in St. George, Utah, at the age of 85. He went to Utah State for a year before being called on a mission to Sweden. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Tilman and Florence Tilman. It also warned against domestic violence or abuse against the other person or a child. His intense love of play was unleashed in make believe games, trucks, and mud fun with his sweet brother, Gabriel, who looked up to him with love and admiration. He loved the Sacred Grove, church history, attending the temple, drag racing, BYU football, In & Out Burger, cruises, peanut M&Ms, the Beach boys, the Beatles, the Eagles and Queen music probably in that order. She was born on March 22, 1949, in Cedar City to Charles William Jordan and Charlotte Ilene Heap Jordan. On July 4, 1977, he met Elaine Cottam Stephens and there were fireworks. It was the tone Michael used, and how he looks when he is angry, that concerned Tausha. He then graduated from Southwest Technical College and became certified in Industrial Maintenance and Automation. He was famous for his jokes and one-liners which brought groans and snickers from everyone. Charles Martin Malan was born September 29, 1958, to William Bill and Wilma Perry Malan. She always had a lesson to teach or a one-liner to make us laugh. 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. Also 3 great-grandchildren along with a large number of nieces and nephews. Tausha Haight, her 17-year-old daughter Macie, 12-year-old daughter Brilee, 7-year-old twins Sienna and Ammon, 4-year-old son Gavin and Heights mother Gail Earl were laid to rest in the La Verkin City Cemetery on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. A viewing will be held on Friday, November 4, at 9am, at the Cedar West Stake Center. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Erika and Darren Reber of Cedar City, UT and her step-grandchildren, Austin Reber and Hailey Mangiaracina and her husband, David; her daughter and son-in-law, Heidi and Bill Evenson, of Summit, NJ and her grandchildren, Kelsey Evenson of Jersey City, NJ, Courtney Evenson and Katie Evenson of New York, NY, and William Evenson and his wife, Kaitlyn Evenson of Needham, MA; and her son, Kurt Hardenburg, of White House Station, NJ. He was born in Payson, Utah on May 6, 1963, to Evar Leon and Irma Brown Chidester. Along with 11 children, they raised several animals, but her dogs were like 2nd children, especially Mickey, Skeeter, Shep and Max. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. He later took a break and returned home to family in Cedar City, Utah. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org. He was born Feb. 21, 1946 in St. George, Utah to Virginia Latimer and Cecil Blake. Glade retired from the Army as an LTC in 1982 with 30 years of honorable service. Mary graduated from Auburn High School in Auburn, WA, and received a bachelor's degree in Human Development from Washington State University. Later, the family moved to South Dakota where Paul completed his masters degree at the University of South Dakota. Her family would like to thank Iron County Home Health, Donna Twitchell, Nancy Leavitt, and Encompass Health Care for their assistance in caring for our dear mother and grandmother. Darwin and ReVoe were married on September 4th, 1948, at the courthouse in Parowan, they took their family to the St. George temple and were sealed for time and all eternity on April 12, 1962. He was an excellent writer and speaker. After three years of service he joined the Bureau of Indian Affairs where he worked for 30 years on several different Indian Reservations and for several different Indian Agencies. Services are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. He was born September 17, 1946, in Salina, Utah, to Garn Riley Barnson and Bobbie Gleave Barnson. Online condolences can be sent at www.sumortuary.com. He missed home, and moved back to Iron County, where he worked for nine years in the Iron Mine as an electrician apprentice. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks for donations to Sun Tree Hospice in Cedar City UT, to whom they are grateful for kind and compassionate care at the end of her life. Viewing was at 10:30 am with the funeral service at 12:00 pm. Ted loved God and family above all. Interment in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Bob had a love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren like they were his own. It is during times like these that our thoughts are drawn toward a loving and all knowing God who created a beautiful plan of salvation that extends far beyond the mortal loss of those most precious to us. Pauline Michels Reid, 90, passed away on 1/20/2023 after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. There will be a memorial service starting at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the SUU Married Stake Center, 520 South 1100 West, Cedar City with a visitation at the church, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am prior to the service. Genealogy always interested him and he has traced our family back as far as he could; being stopped by ancestors that were adopted. Carol Ann Montague, 75, passed away January 24, 2023 at Intermountain Hospital in Cedar City, Utah. She graduated in May and on June 30, 1950 she and Joe were married in the St. George Temple. He is survived by his wife Cathy, Tommy (son), Melinda Mahr (daughter) in Riverton, WY, Donata Buchanan (daughter) in Cedar City, UT, Migual Mahr (son) in American Fork, UT, Danny Mahr (brother), and Wesley Mahr (brother). She was sealed to Arnold H. Mellor on September 14, 1957, in the Utah St. George Temple. Margaret was known by many namesMargaret, Honey, Mom, Grandma, Sister Reynolds, but the one that fit her best was Mama! Online condolences may be left at mortuary.org. She loved to garden and continued to do so up to 6 days before her passing. His two older brothers had moved out already. Steven Gary Padley passed away at the age of 69 on January 27, 2023 surrounded by his loving family in St. George, Utah. There was food and kids games after the service and sweet memories of Michael shared in the family memory book to cherish in the future. This does not include the many neighborhood children who also called her grandma. He taught himself how to play the cello, guitar, and piano. Marty was a kind, thoughtful person and was loved by all who knew him. Ada is preceded in death by her parents, husband Paul, son Kennith, grandson Kevin, one sister and six brothers. In retirement he enjoyed woodworking, genealogy and the continual learning opportunities that his computer provided. Interment will be at the Paragonah Cemetery following the services. She could sew, crochet, knit, quilt, cross-stitch, cook, can foods and jams, craft and garden and was never found idle. Donna is survived by her children: Shanna (Mike) Stubbs, Ellen (Dale) Urie, Richard (Kathy) Jolley, and Linda (Mitch) Gibilterra. He was born 12/05/45 in Newark, NJ to Lawrence Mahr and Mary Kowalevich. The family will receive friends from 9:30 till 10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the church. "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. The family wish to thank the many people that visited, loved, and served Charlene over the years, as well as the caring employees of Autumn Park. He served a mission in the Netherlands and later served a second mission with Cathy in the Johannesburg South Africa Temple. Everyone Donny met instantly fell in love with his good nature and genuine, positive, can-do attitude. The December investigation was prompted by two separate allegations of child abuse which, according to the division, occurred about four years earlier. After the death of Connie's dad Aaron, Bertha married Clark Showalter, who became a devoted step father to Connie. Joan was a beautiful, fiercely independent, strong, humble, selfless, wise, tough lady, along with being a caring wife, mother, grandmother, cousin, friend, neighbor, and volunteer. She married Allan Dale Robinson on November 7, 1955, in Fredonia, Arizona. Due to the frigid weather, the family requests no flowers be sent. Our serene setting provides an elegant backdrop for all types of memorial services. Her siblings; Leland (Linda), Dorian (Maureen), Richard (Kathy), Kendall (Beverly), Diane (Steve) Nelson. After a semester at Washington State University, she returned home to attend the University of Washington and work for the Washington State Ferry System. He would cut his own hair using two mirrors and was very precise about it. She was loved by many. She was single one day and the next day the stepmother of four boys ages 5, 6, 9 and 10. After struggling many years with chronic pain, Paul Lee Hardy, age 83 (1939-2022), passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 4, 2022, in Enoch, Utah. The couple relocated for employment opportunities first in Fort Bragg (when the Army said so), back home to Seattle, then Charlotte, North Carolina, returning to Seattle, and then Stansbury Park, Utah, making wonderful friends along each stop. Our beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Donna Robinson Jolley passed away surrounded by her family, on August 22, 2022 in St. George, Utah at the age of 89. Jose Fancisco Mazun, age 40, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday July 5, 2022 at his home in Cedar City, Utah. Interment was in the Kanarraville Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. store and loved working with and getting to know the community. Request Information He grew and he grew and he grew, and soon he towered over the other children his age. He also taught health classes and continued his love for basketball by coaching at Western High School. Spilsbury Mortuary has been the premier Funeral Home in St. George, Utah for over 80 years. He always kept his hair trimmed and nice. Throughout his life, Bob developed a love for horse racing. Kim crossed an item off his bucket list when he became a grandparent in February of 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Annette was able to graduate early from high school and join her new husband at Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Washington. She served in many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was devoted to her family. They returned to their hometown, Las Vegas, Nevada, a few months later. Online Condolences can be sent to www.mortuary.org. A graveside service will be held on August 8, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Cedar City Cemetery. She grew up in Paragonah, Utah and graduated from Parowan High School in 1951. Tom was a highly skilled machinist and worked for Kennametal for 30 years. Michael Haight, 42, is believed to have shot and killed his wife, Tausha Haight, 40; Haight's mother-in-law, 78-year-old Gail Earl; and Haight's children three daughters ages 17, 12, and 7 and two sons, ages 7 and 4 inside their Enoch home before taking his own life. That was the fun of having a relatively small family of her own, she adopted others and collected friends. As of Friday, the names of the Haight children had not been officially released. his four doting sisters loved him to pieces. He taught an addition 43 years and was a very popular teacher. She is also survived by her in-laws Kathleen (Bill) Shaw, Morgan, UT, Neil (Judi) Bennett, Washington, UT, John Bennett, Enoch, UT, and Diane Bennett, Morgan. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Kenneth, and her brother DParry Mackelprang. Aaron enjoyed vacationing with his family and spending time his grandkids, who adored him. He worked numerous jobs in the communications and technology industries. Carol Willamson of Parowan, Utah. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022, at noon at the Cedar City 9th Ward Chapel (256 South, 900 West) in Cedar City, Utah. Southern Utah Mortuary Marjorie Heyborne Age 70 Marjorie Jones Heyborne was reunited with her parents and brothers on the morning of February 21st, 2023. He carried that with him wherever he was, whether at the construction site or the Parowan Liquor store where he worked for many years. Seth is also survived by his four older sisters Brittany Timko (Michael), Erin Fonnesbeck (Travis), Lindsay Goldfine (Michael), Lauren Gunn (Clayton), and his grandmother Elna Halterman Stubbs. She then began teaching 4th grade at Fiddlers Elementary, which is where she spent the rest of her teaching career, with a few years spent as the reading specialist. 61 Years later, they still call Beaver their home. He is predeceased by his father, Chuck Butters of Salt Lake City, Utah. It was love at first sight when he laid eyes on Lynn Webb, the red-headed beauty from Manchester, England. He is survived by his wife Fujie, daughter Laura (Kevin) Howell, and son Donald (Sharon) Vitarbo as well as 3 granddaughters (Shannon, Shawna (Guy) and Danielle), 2 step-grandsons (Tyson and Travis) 4 great-grandchildren (Lucas, Lana, Emmerson and TraZiais) and numerous other beloved family members. The decorations could never come down before her birthday. Vicki grew up with a great love of the outdoors, spending lots of time at the Day Family Cabin, hunting arrowheads, finding the best bottles, and cruising down the best dirt roads. If you gave her a deck of cards she would start shuffling and talk you into a game of Wild Card Rummy or Big Bertha. With Donna's strong work ethic and her attention to detail, they provided floral arrangements for many high school dances and other occasions throughout the community. Following her burial, please join with the family for her Celebration of Life at the Canyon View Stake Center Chapel. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings, Lillian Ruth Smith (Russell), Marjorie Alice Dec (John), Lois Valera Thompson. He is survived by the love of his life, wife Sharon, whom he married in 1956, siblings Jolene and Sandy, and children James (Sharrie), Brad (Linda), KC (Janet), Melinda (David), Kate (Greg), and Leanne, as well as 18 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Online condolences can be sent at www. She had countless chemo and radiation treatments, and several surgeries. Both escaped as soon as possible and joined the military. His first employment was with Goetex/Gearhart. This allowed him to subsidize his sheep and mountain hobbies (addiction). His mother Joyce Elaine Cavanaugh of Parowan, UT. He graduated from Rochester (Minnesota) High School. He also played football and basketball for Branch Agriculture College, which is now known as Southern Utah University. Bill is preceded in death by his parents: Darrell and Oneita Lathim, his son Wayne Owen Lathim and most recently his wife Melanie Lathim. Leslie appreciated a great thunderstorm, loved spring and summer but hated snow. Your family always cares about you, no matter quite how far. His grandson adored him and developed a funny little habit of collecting random objects to give to his grandpa, even over FaceTime. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Rex Cooper Ellsworth and Nola Zobedia Ferrin and Robert Raymond Craft and Mary Geraldine McMullen, his father Robert (Bob) Craft, and his mother-in-law Maureen Madrian. If there was something that needed to be done, mom knew how to do it, and if she didnt, she would learn. He loved receiving videos and photos of his growing grandson and got quite good at navigating the use of an iPhone which enabled him to participate in his sons and grandsons lives despite living hundreds of miles away. They bought 2 pieces of ground from Robert Reeves and Floyd Bekins and later another farm from their brother Norman, they successfully raised dairy cattle, alfalfa and corn. He is survived by his loving wife, Jaine Adams Crane, Daughter Michelle (Michael) Coss, stepdaughters Mitzi (Steve) Ashner, Becky Taleck, Lisa (Dan) Brown, Sherry (Jon) Allred, Cindy (Cary) Larson and Bonnie (Ryon) Bowler and many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She had a wonderful childhood on the farm in Enoch. He is survived by his children Kendra (Chris) Nicolodemos, Eric, and Karl (Theresa), 14 grand- children, and 4 great-grandchildren. Don't hesitate to call us now: (435) 586-4040 Recent Obituaries live_tv 1939 2023 Kenneth McKnight Sidney A. Birch live_tv 1985 2023 Jedediah Evans 1942 2023 Glade Flanigan live_tv 1948 2023 Steven Maggard live_tv 1940 2023 Clark Rollins live_tv 1933 2023 He worked as a quality control manager for Betts Springs Company before eventually getting into the trucking industry and becoming a lifelong truck driver. They resided in Mt. She loved her family and serving others. He started working construction, and other jobs, while starting his family in Indiana. Kay loved going camping, fishing, and hunting near the cabin in our wonderful mountains nearby. Dorothea Marie Stucker passed away in Cedar City, Utah, on December 27, 2022. The hurt and humility felt through these experiences only serves to draw us closer to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and to express our overwhelming gratitude for his infinite, beautiful and powerful atonement. He served in many capacities, but had a particular love for missionary work and the youth. Six months later they were engaged, and Gayle was drafted into the army. He was 71. Brother in laws Rick Williamson and Ralph Robinson. Prior to performing interviews, DCFS considers all available information to assess the safety and associated risks. Vicki loved her family and taught everyone around her how to be a little stronger. Interment will be in the Cedar City Utah Cemetery with a grave side service on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org. Services will be held at the Greens Lake Chapel, off Greens Lake Road, Cedar City, Utah. Upon return, he was married a couple of times. They enjoyed their cabin located at Duck Creek and the many friends they met. 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 often played the piano for church. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandma, aunt, and friend. He served as a temple worker in various temples with Fujie by his side. He began his professional career as a child welfare worker with the Arizona Department of social services. He leaves the love of his life Anne Marie and son Patrick of whom he was so proud. He was constantly learning, and he could probably tell you about almost anything you wanted to know. A recording of the service is available through the mortuary's website: https://my.gather.app/remember/martin-autrey Funeral Arrangements provided by Utah Valley Mortuary in Lindon, Utah. While going to school he and Steve Steffensen earned money for their families doing a small landscaping business which he continued for most of his life. He served in many callings but his and Moms favorite was taking care of the full-time missionaries, they loved them so much. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Craig Beatty Obituary. Gerald was the only child of Altha Elsie Johnson and Wilbur Thomas Blackburn. She is survived by her husband, their children, David Allan (Dianna) Robinson, Debra (Steven) Barton, Quinten Ellen (Jessie Scott) Robb, Lori Ann (David) Hulet, and special adopted daughter Julie Molter, fourteen grandchildren and thirty-three great-grandchildren. Jim retired from Litton in 1998 and they moved to Tehachapi, California, where they intended to stay. Siblings: Duane (Sonya) Lamoreaux, St George, UT and Mina Brown, Phoenix, AZ. A group of young people leave the cemetery following graveside services in La Verkin, Washington County, for members of the Haight and Earl families. 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. Marion Thomas McWilliams, 85, passed away peacefully, Saturday June 11, 2022, at his home in Enoch, Utah. She loved to travel and was a lifetime learner. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 11:00am at Garden Park Ward in Enoch (451 East Midvalley Road, Enoch, UT). Arrangements and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 986-9100. James Park, who represented Tausha Haight in her divorce, said she had not expressed any fear that her husband would physically hurt her. Her daddy was a farmer, and her mom was a stay at home mother and wife to Margaret and her siblings; Eddie, Tommy, Barbara & Richard. Regardless of whether or not a divorce petition has been filed, the caseworker will assess the situation and determine how to safely and appropriately interview a person. She loved the beach, especially Puerto Penasco and San Diego. She has many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and -nephews. Mmmbeeehh.. Gaytha is survived by: her husband of 72 years Joe Benson; her children, Katy (James) Robinson, Beaver UT; Julie (Destry) Labrum, South Ogden, UT; and Joe (Esther) Benson, Beaver UT. Michael Ryan Steed rushed his way into this world eight weeks early on April 29, 2015. She ultimately had a portion of her lung removed which resulted in a lifetime of pulmonary related issues. Born on November 17, 1932, on a farm in Mesa, Arizona, Dottie spent her entire life living in the West in Arizona, Wyoming, and Colorado before settling in Utah with her husband in the 1970s. Services were held Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Provo, Utah. Leslie enjoyed using her free time to create treasured gifts like cross stitch pictures, flower arrangements, wreaths, and quilts. Jimmalie was often referred to as a classy lady. Warren R. Bud Green passed away at his home on June 28, 2022. He was born in Hayward, California, on October 13. , 1990, to Daniel Alexander Weber and Christine Catherine Corson. Online condolences can be made at mortuary.org. JN was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Pace and Don Ray. They had four children. She received the Boy Scout Silver Beaver Award. He was Elder's Quorum President in two different locations and was a counselor in the High Priest Group leadership. He was later drafted into the US Army despite having an injured knee. David was persistent and Lenni remembers that every time she turned around, he was there. They fell deeply in love and these childhood sweethearts were married on February 24, 1967.