OBITUARIES

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

Barbara Kartchner Kenworthy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

William Robert White

William Robert White

Nov 1, 2025

William Robert White of Mesquite, Nevada, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by love.

Born on March 26, 1935, in Leonix, California, to Milton and Hazel White, Bill's life was marked by resilience, determination, and a deep commitment to family and service. He attended Saint Catherine's Military School in Anaheim, where he developed the...

Charles Howard Rainey

Charles Howard Rainey

Nov 1, 2025

On the morning of November 1st, Charles Rainey died peacefully.

Charles Howard Rainey was born in Ogden, Utah on January 24, 1955. His mom said when he was born, he had his big eyes wide open, looking around at everything, taking in all the people and surroundings.

Charles was the first child born to parents Howard and Bernice Rainey. He was to...

Virginia Ban-eg Hulse

Virginia Ban-eg Hulse

Oct 31, 2025

VIRGINIA BAN-EG HULSE

December 14, 1942 - October 31, 2025

Virginia Ban-eg Hulse, aka Virgie, age 82, passed away peacefully at home in St. George, Utah on October 31, 2025, following an extraordinarily adventurous life. Virginia is survived by her husband of 38 years David Hulse; daughter, Theresa Yvette Bondad; son, Dr. Patrick Bondad (Eugenia); three grandchildren and many many other family...

Reed Gerald Davis

Reed Gerald Davis

Oct 30, 2025

Reed Gerald Davis, 79, passed away on October 30, 2025, in St. George, Utah.  Born on January 25, 1946, in Richfield, Utah.  Reed lived a life marked by kindness, integrity and unwavering dedication to those around him.  

Reed was the most genuine soul - someone whose presence brought comfort and strength to all who knew him.  He was the person...

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