Local Obituaries for Families in Richfield, Salina, Sevier County and the surrounding areas
Thomas Eugene Elson
Jul 21, 2025
Monroe, Utah - Thomas Eugene Elson, our husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025 in Monroe.
Tom was born on September 17th, 1932 in Ash Grove, Missouri to Eugene Edwin Elson and Helen Theo White. Tom often spoke of the joys of life as a young boy on the farm, and the strong bonds with extended family...
Karen P. Memmott
Jul 19, 2025
Karen Pratt Memmott, a beloved wife, mother, and daughter passed away on July 19, 2025, at the age of 53, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 14, 1972, in Anaheim, California, Karen spent most of her childhood in Gunnison, Utah, where she developed a deep love for her family, community, and the beauty of the outdoors.
She was the...
Stephen Jay Scovil
Jul 18, 2025
Aurora, Utah – Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Stephen Jay Scovil, age 83, of Aurora, passed away July 18, 2025, in Murray, Utah. He was born November 10, 1941, in Fillmore, a son of Derral Jesse and Marjorie Allen Scovil. He grew up in Downey, California, where he lettered in football and baseball in high school. He graduated...
Jim Jaussi
Jul 18, 2025
Richfield, Utah - James Rolland Jaussi was born in Montpelier, Idaho to Rolland Luther and Jean Weaver Jaussi, on August 28, 1940. Dr. Jaussi passed away July 18, 2025, at the age of 84 in Richfield, Utah.
As a young man, Jim enjoyed fishing, swimming, water skiing, and spending time with his father building homes. Yellowstone National Park was a favorite...
Dennis L. Baxter
Jul 16, 2025
Redmond, Utah - On July 16, 2025, in the early hours, our beloved dad, son, brother, and friend, Dennis Low Baxter, age 63 of Redmond, unexpectedly passed away at the SUFCO coal mine doing what he loved.
Dennis was born on April 9, 1962, in Gunnison, Utah, to Marvin Jay and Darlene Hill Baxter. He was the youngest of five siblings....
Ben J. Baker
Jun 30, 2025
Bicknell, Utah – Ben J. Baker, age 83, passed away late Monday evening June 30, 2025, in Richfield, Utah leaving behind a family that dearly loved him.
Ben was born July 30, 1941, in Bicknell, Utah, a son of Kenneth Fay and Rachel Wood Baker. He was welcomed to the family by four siblings, Byron, twins Evelyn and Elayne and Judy....
Neil Beach
Jun 30, 2025
Salina, Utah - Anthony Neil Beach, 84, returned to his heavenly home on June 30, 2025, in Richfield, Utah surrounded by family and friends. Neil was a husband, father of 5, grandfather and great grandfather to 74 ½ grandchildren and a friend to all.
He was born the middle child of Clyde and Verda Peterson Beach on June 10, 1941 in...
Sylvia Josephine Christiansen
Jun 26, 2025
Mayfield, Utah - - Sylvia Josephine Christiansen passed away June 26, 2025, at her home in Mayfield, Utah.
She was born to Arthur Clarence and Zell Mae Sorensen Christiansen, October 15, 1924, in Salina, Utah. She was the eldest of 6 children, born to her mother, and spent her childhood in Redmond, Utah, her mom’s hometown and where her parents settled...
James Kent Thompson
Jun 24, 2025
Manti, Utah - James Kent Thompson passed away on June 24, 2025, at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, family, and a life well-lived. Born in Salina, Utah, on April 22, 1944, James was the youngest of three boys born to Dan and Rae Thompson, with his oldest brother Terry and middle brother Charlie completing the...
Wallace Mecham
Jun 18, 2025
Aurora, Utah - Isaac Wallace Mecham, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Salina, Utah. He was 67 years old.
He was born November 27, 1957, to William Eldwin and Vivian Deaton Mecham in Salina, Utah. Wallace grew up and spent most of his life in Aurora, Utah, where he became a larger-than-life figure...
Rhonda Wyatt
Jun 16, 2025
Rhonda Lee Wyatt, age 61, passed away on June 16, 2025 in Richfield. She was born April 15, 1964 to Ronald Murvin Colby, Sr. and Elaine Carter Colby in Salt Lake City.
She grew up in Kearns, where she loved camping, softball, and playing the violin.
Rhonda is survived by her husband, Grant Wyatt of Herriman; Daughters, Jacki Anderson of Angle and...
Patty M. Hansen
Jun 15, 2025
Fremont, Utah - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patty Maria Hansen of Fremont, Utah on June 15, 2025.
Patty was born on December 28, 1945, in Kearney, Nebraska, the daughter of Glen Milton and Marian Lea Elmore Wiseman. She was one of five siblings: Pierre, Judy, Kerry, Sherry, and Donald (Kathy).
Patty lived a life filled...
Raymond Paul Hartung
Jun 12, 2025
Centerfield, Utah - Raymond Paul Hartung, passed away at the age of 100, on June 12, 2025 surrounded by his family at his home in Centerfield. He was born May 24, 1925 in Mason, Wisconsin to William and Regina Ann Materne Hartung.
He was raised near the shores of Lake Superior in Ashland, Wisconsin on a family farm with his parents...
Nellie Chappell Welch
Jun 11, 2025
Nellie Chappell Welch passed away peacefully the morning of June 11th, 2025 at the age of 91, due to causes incident to age.
Mom was born born April 12, 1934 to Glen and Lela Chappell in Lyman, Utah where she was raised in a loving, close-knit family that instilled in her the values of faith, family, and hard work. Nellie moved...
Shelle Loomis Oliver
Jun 10, 2025
Centerfield, Utah - Shelle Loomis Oliver passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on June 10, 2025, at her home in Gunnison, Utah. She is now at peace after waging a valiant battle against brain cancer.
Shelle was born July 20, 1957, in Choteau, Montana, to James H. and Mary Haynes Loomis. She grew up in Simms, Montana, on a beautiful...
Leta Coleman Oyler
Jun 7, 2025
On April 3, 1933, in the town of Teasdale Utah, Evan Coleman and Eva Washburn Coleman added a new daughter to their family. They named her Mary Leta. She was welcomed by her sister Juana Orlean and brother Rotas Evan. Leta was proud to say she was raised in Teasdale and wrote “I grew up knowing all my dad’s family...
Bradley Clell Duncan
Jun 5, 2025
Loa, Utah - Bradley Clell Duncan, age 74, passed away on June 5, 2025 at his home in Loa. Brad was born on April 11, 1951 in Salina to Clell T Duncan and Reta Thelman Workman. He married Janeen Alvey on August 24, 1973 in Escalante.
Bradley graduated from Wayne High School, class of 1969. He went on to graduate from...
Lorraine Smith
Jun 5, 2025
Salina, Utah - Lorraine Smith, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, businesswoman, and lifelong gardener, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 5, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born March 27, 1947 in Salina, Utah. Lorraine was the eldest of five children, Scott (Brenda) Robinson, Peggy (Gary) Harrison, Kim (Darlene) Robinson, and Lee (Jaime) Robinson. Their...
Jolynne Nay
Jun 4, 2025
It is with full and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jolynne Nay — a devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother, and a truly extraordinary woman. Jolynne returned to the mountains she loved on her 61st birthday, June 4, 2025, surrounded by her family and wrapped in the love she so freely gave throughout her life.
Jolynne was the...
Ron Beason
Jun 2, 2025
Monroe - Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Ronald LeRoy Beason, age 86, passed away on June 2, 2025 at his home in Monroe with his loved ones by his side. He was born January 14, 1939, in Ennis, Montana to Robert Riley and Emma Rosella Shoemaker Beason. He grew up in Montana where he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Ronald...
