Local obituaries for St. George, & Washington County, UT.
Walder Charles May
Jan 18, 2026
'Walder Charles May, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at Snow Canyon Retirement Community, surrounded by family. He was a man of dedication, quiet strength, and unwavering love.
Walder was born on October 20, 1934, in Orange, California. He grew up in Compton, California where he developed love of cars, boating, scouts, and camping....
Brandon McKell Thayne
Jan 16, 2026
Brandon McKell Thayne was born on January 1, 1973, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Gary and Kathie Thayne. From the very beginning, Brandon came out running full speed and gave his parents a whirlwind of a life. As the oldest sibling, he lovingly — and relentlessly — tormented his two younger sisters from the moment they arrived, a role...
Myron Ray Wood
Jan 16, 2026
Myron Ray Wood, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, surrounded by family. He was 81 years old.
Myron was born on June 26, 1944, in Rexburg, Idaho, and was raised in Tetonia, Idaho, where he learned early the value of hard work, honesty, and doing things the right way. He was the son of...
Diane Bytheway Burton
Jan 11, 2026
Funeral Service January 23, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Mountain Time)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
75 N Main St, Leeds, UT 84746
Interment January 23, 2026
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm (Mountain Time)
Hurricane City Cemetery
225 E 600 N, Hurricane, UT 84737
Diane Bytheway Burton
December 30, 1948 – January 11, 2025
Diane Bytheway Burton, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in the...
Barbara Kartchner Kenworthy
Jan 6, 2026
Barbara Kartchner Kenworthy was born on May 19, 1955, in Ogden, Utah, to Kenneth and Nila Kartchner. She grew up in Clearfield, Utah, and attended Clearfield High School. After graduating, she moved to St. George, Utah, to attend Dixie College, where she met her husband, Larry Kenworthy. They were married on June 6, 1974, in the Manti Utah Temple and...
Lillian Rosette Kuzmic
Dec 28, 2025
LILLIAN ROSETTE OLSON LECKRONE KUZMIC
AUGUST 5, 1929 -- December 28,2025
This obituary is being written through the eyes of her 3 daughters. We truly believe she was the most loving, giving, and nurturing mother anyone could hope for.
Mom grew up in Richey MT, one of 14 children, the daughter of Leanard and Vera Olson. She filled her days with laughter, picking...
Logan J Thompson
Dec 23, 2025
Logan J. Thompson, age 20, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, in Saint George, Utah, due to complications from a cardiac arrest. He was surrounded by his family and held with love—just as he entered this world. He was born on June 29, 2005, in Boise, Idaho, to his loving mother, Michelle Casella Thompson, and his proud father, Rick...
John Craig Kessler
Dec 19, 2025
John Craig Kessler, age 54, passed away unexpectedly due to an undetermined health condition on Friday, December 19, 2025, at his home in St. George, Washington County, Utah. He was born August 2, 1971, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Mary Harvey Kessler and Craig Ralph Kessler.
Early Life
John spent his earliest years in Michigan near...
Richard "Mike" Flinspach
Dec 13, 2025
Richard “Mike” Flinspach, age 86, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in St. George, Utah.
He was born on April 25, 1939, in Cedar City, Utah. His parents were Charles Flinspach and Teresa DelVecchio Flinspach.
He married Colleen Bradshaw on June 9, 1961, in the St. George Temple.
He spent the first 16 years of his life living with his parents, grandparents,...
Cristy Carlson
Dec 2, 2025
Cristy Carlson passed away on December 2, 2025 in St George, Utah, after living with cancer for 17 years. She was 63.
Cristy initially contracted an indolent form of lymphoma in 2008, which transformed last year into a more aggressive form of of the disease. From beginning to end, she navigated her illness with courage and grace.
Cristy was born...
Jhana Deane Christensen
Nov 25, 2025
Jhana Deane Christensen passed away on Nov. 25, 2025 at her home in St. George, Utah. Jhana was born in Salt Lake City on Dec. 10, 1965, the only daughter of Emil and Terry Swindle.
Jhana was a proud veteran of the Army National Guard, having served a tour of duty in Iraq during Desert Storm. Upon returning home, she earned...
Richard Lewitt
Nov 17, 2025
Richard Edward Lewitt, 80, passed away on November 17, 2025, in St. George, Utah, with his devoted daughter by his side. Born on March 30, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, Rick was the son of Justine (Patterson) Lewitt and Jack Edward Lewitt, and the younger brother of his beloved sister, Sharon Pappas. In 1954, the family moved to Farmington, Michigan, where...
Brenda Gail Yates
Nov 13, 2025
Santa Clara, Utah — Brenda Gail Jackson Yates, age 74, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones at 3:36am on November 13th at 2025. She was born in Rockwood, Tennessee, to Charlie and Mayme Jackson.
Brenda was raised in Kingston, Tennessee, where she built a life filled with faith, love, and purpose. She was deeply devoted to...
Alice Karen Bennett
Nov 10, 2025
Alice Karen Sandberg Bennett, age 86, mother of 7, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. After a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease, she departed this life with grace and dignity. She was fortunate to have peacefully passed on her own terms, in the comfort of the home and family she loved.
Karen was born on May 10, 1939, in Hurricane,...
Philip Waldo Stearns
Nov 10, 2025
Philip Waldo Stearns, 87, passed away on November 10th, born on December 28th, 1937 In Iowa. Phil lived life to the fullest, making his mark in Business Management and real estate investments. He cherished every moment with his beloved Knoll, whether traveling, buying homes, or just enjoying each other's company. Phil loved classic cars, watching the news, and staying current...
Patsy Ann Sherratt Theobald
Nov 7, 2025
Patsy Ann Theobald, age 84, passed away on November 7, 2025 in St. George, UT., after a valiant fight with cancer. She was born in Cedar City, UT. on October 9, 1941.
She married Charles Ron Theobald on January 30, 1960.
During their 66 years together they were blessed with two sons Lee (Terri) and Scott (Trudy). They were blessed with three...
Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Eischen
Nov 6, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Louise Johansen Eischen
1931-2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Louise Johansen was born in Easton, California, in 1931 to Bertha and Jens Olaf Augustus (JOA) Johansen. Her father passed away just four months after her birth, leaving her mother a widow with three children to raise on their farm, where they grew grapes. Betty grew up, always with a dog by her side,...
LaVonne ReNee LaGant
Nov 6, 2025
Our Beloved wife, mom, grandmother, sister, daughter, LaVon ReNee LaGant passed away November 6, 2025, in St George Utah, with her family by her side. She was born October 6, 1939, to Melvin Nels Thompson and Viola Mary Christensen Thompson.
She graduated from Jordan High School 1957. She loved being beet digger. Our mom was the best mom. She loved all...
Randy Burke Adams
Nov 2, 2025
Randy Burke Adams
January 7th, 1947 – November 2nd, 2025
Randy Adams, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and son whose life was defined by love, service, and integrity.
For 30 years, he proudly served with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, earning the respect of his colleagues and community alike. His commitment to...
Bartola Estrada
Nov 1, 2025
Bartola Estrada Portillo De Chaparro: A Life Well Traveled and Deeply Loved 🕊️
Bartola Estrada Portillo De Chaparro, a devoted matriarch whose life was defined by unconditional love and vibrant joy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at St. George Hospital, just a couple of months after celebrating her 95th birthday. She was born on August 24, 1930.
Bartola's journey...
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