OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for St. George, & Washington County, UT.

William "Will" Christopher Dickinson

William "Will" Christopher Dickinson

Aug 20, 2025

Will (William) Christopher Dickinson arrived in this world unexpectedly early in May, 1998 and left it unexpectedly early on August 20, 2025. Will was beloved by his family and circle of friends. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a quick, brilliant mind. He was a natural athlete and a gifted gamer ( old school puzzles and cardboard games...

Janis Lynne Wick

Janis Lynne Wick

Aug 14, 2025

Janis Lynne Wick died in her home on August 14, 2025 in the company of her family. She was born on April 28, 1941 in Sandpoint, Idaho and raised in Spokane, Washington. She was the youngest of four sisters. At 18, a surgeon opened her heart and put his finger in her mitral valve in hopes to make it function...

Kenneth Edward Kartman

Kenneth Edward Kartman

Aug 13, 2025

Kenneth E. Kartman (Sr.), age 89, surrounded by his wife and family, entered into eternal life with his Lord and Savior on August 13, 2025.

He was born at the Kartman family home in Port Wing, Wisconsin on a cold winter night, January 17, 1936 to Elsie Alice (Vanag) Kartman and Harold Kenneth Kartman.

Young Kenny spent his “South Shore Elementary” years...

James David Thode

James David Thode

Aug 13, 2025

James David Thode, 82, was born on May 28, 1943, in Tuscola, Illinois, located in the heart of Amish and farming country, to Alfred Oscar Thode and Opal Jean McCormick. He passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, at his home, with his beloved bride Geri by his side.

In his youth, David was an exceptional athlete. In Little League Baseball,...

Roger Carl Riddell

Roger Carl Riddell

Aug 4, 2025

Roger Riddell passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 4, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of adventure and love for family and friends.

Born on January 10, 1943, Roger was raised in California's San Fernando Valley, where he grew up on a ranch with his father Carl, mother Helen, and sister Sandra. There, his lifelong passion for...

Edward William Arnold Jr.

Edward William Arnold Jr.

Jul 29, 2025

Edward William Arnold, Jr.

A godly, family man of Intelligence, Industry, & Integrity

Edward William Arnold, Jr. was born on Dec. 1, 1931, in Las Vegas, Nevada to Edward William Arnold Sr (1909-1989) and Lenora Bauer Arnold (1910-2004). “Eddie” was what his family called him. To differentiate between him and his dad who was already called “Ed”. Eddie was the first born...

Stacy Jan Bergeson Zaelit

Stacy Jan Bergeson Zaelit

Jul 27, 2025

Stacy Jan Bergeson Zaelit, age 71, passed away in her home in Salt Lake City, UT, on July 27, 2025. Born in Shelly, Idaho, on January 30, 1954, the daughter of Fredrick William “Bill” and Bonnie Marie Gardner Bergeson, Stacy was the fourth child and only daughter, and was immediately encircled in love by all of her family.

From 1957 -...

Bob Derrell Jacobsen

Bob Derrell Jacobsen

Jul 20, 2025

January 16, 1950 – July 20, 2025

Robert “Bob” Derrell Jacobsen, age 75, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 20, 2025, in St. George, UT. Born on January 16, 1950 in Pocatello, ID to Verland (Jake) and Joanne Jacobsen. Bob has two sisters, Debbe and Judy, whom he loved and looked out for throughout his life.

In his early life,...

JoAnn Allphin Gifford

JoAnn Allphin Gifford

Jul 14, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, has returned to her Heavenly parents. Elva JoAnn Allphin Gifford passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on July 14, 2025.

Mom was born in Malad, Idaho, on July 1, 1931, to James H. and Elva Price Williams. She was the baby of the family of two sisters and three brothers. She...

Lance Thornhill Funk

Lance Thornhill Funk

Jul 11, 2025

Lance Thornhill Funk, 56, passed away peacefully in his home Friday, July 11, 2025, after a 5-year battle with early-onset alzheimers.

Born December 16, 1968, in Provo, Utah, Lance grew up in the Air Force and lived all around the world. He formed a close bond with his five siblings, and they remained his best friends throughout his life. 

Lance attended college...

Douglas E West

Douglas E West

Jul 4, 2025

Douglas E West, 78, of Pleasant Grove, American Fork, Grover, and St. George, Utah, died early July 4, 2025 after a months-long struggle with the effects of lupus nephritis and chronic kidney disease.

Doug was born July 11, 1946, the only son of Thomas E. West and Lela Myers West. He was preceded in death by his parents, by his beloved...

Earl Douglas Glade

Earl Douglas Glade

Jun 27, 2025

Our beloved brother Earl Douglas Glade, 88, passed away on June 26th, 2025, in St. George, Utah, and was joyfully reunited with his beloved eternal companion Sandy.

Doug was born to Alyce and Earl Glade in Salt Lake City on February 18t, 1937.

Doug was the first boy and second oldest child in his family of three girls and three boys. When...

George William Sewell

George William Sewell

Jun 22, 2025

George William Sewell was born on January 15, 1947, to Clyde Raymond Sewell and Hazel Hall Sewell. He graduated in 1965 from Olympus High School. George worked in wholesale seafood for 25 years and as a pipe fitter for 19 years. He was previously married to Sherry Harwood and Tudy Hess (deceased). He met Charlene Stafford, his life long best...

Denzil Scott Kirkham

Denzil Scott Kirkham

Jun 21, 2025

Denzil “Scott” Kirkham, born September 7, 1955, in Brigham City, Utah, to Ronald De Wayne Kirkham and Ann Mae Wankier, growing up as the middle child between his older sister, Cherie, and younger brother, Lynn. Scott’s family relocated to Tempe, Arizona, during his early childhood, and spent most of his adult life in the area before moving to Saint George...

Dorothy Ann Larkin

Dorothy Ann Larkin

Jun 20, 2025

Dorothy Ann Larkin, age 81, passed away at her home in St. George, Utah on June 20, 2025. Her funeral service will be held on Friday, June 27th at noon at the Utah East Stake 6th ward building in St. George. There will also be a viewing from 10-11:40am at the same location.

Dorothy Ann Allen (Larkin) was born October 27th,...

Donna Leah Hoskin

Donna Leah Hoskin

Jun 19, 2025

Donna Leah Hoskin May 20, 1932 – June 19, 2025

Donna Leah Hoskin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on May 20, 1932, in Covina, California, to Harry Arthur and Nellie Alt Miller, Donna was the second of three children and brought joy and light to all...

Judy Helene Jaeger

Judy Helene Jaeger

Jun 10, 2025

Judy Helene Jaeger October 3, 1947 – June 10, 2025

Judy Helene Jaeger, 77, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, surrounded by family, in St. George, Utah. She was born on October 3, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Wanda Nutt and Donald Cavanaugh.

Judy lived a remarkable life marked by resilience and unwavering love for her family. She was most proud...

Clyde Vernon Roper

Clyde Vernon Roper

Jun 9, 2025

Clyde Vernon Roper 1939-2025

Clyde Roper, 85, of St. George Utah passed away on June 9, 2025.

He was born in Lynndyl, Utah in 1939 to Vernon B and Erma Lovell Roper as the fourth of seven children. He grew up near his grandparents and cousins in Oak City and went to school in Delta, Utah. He attended Delta High School and...

Claudine Deloris Nelsen

Claudine Deloris Nelsen

Jun 4, 2025

Claudine D. Nelson passed peacefully in her sleep early morning on June 4th, 2025. She was proceeded in death by Her Father Norman Keefer, Mother Lylath Mae Keefer, Husband Maj. Gen. Douglas T. Nelson, and Daughter Katherine E. Morrow. She is survived by Life partner Peter Wylie, Granddaughter Desiree A. Morrow and life partner Kelly Baray.

Claudine Nelson (Woman who carries...

James Garland James

James Garland James

Jun 1, 2025

James Garland James

February 13, 1934- June 01, 2025

On Sunday June 01, 2025 the world lost a Legend, Jim passed away from complications of a heart attack, while doing what he loved, bowling.  James ( Jim) Garland James was born on February 13, 1934 to Freeman James and Susie, Friend James in Frametown, West Virginia. He was the fourth child, out...

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