Obituaries

Nov 24, 2017

Robert William ETHAN Bessent completed his very brief journey in this thing called life, on November 24, 2017.

On January 20, 1990 Ethan arrived so quickly that he was born at home. Ethan enriched the lives of everyone who was close to him.

Ethan has always loved drums and music (following in his older brother's...

Nov 13, 2017

Blanche Jeanette Whiteley Pratt was born October 20, 1926 in a log house, the fifth daughter of Archie Lee Whiteley and Mary Eliza Bunch in Kingston, Madison, Arkansas.

Her family was a very religious family and members of the Baptist church. Her grandfather, Robert Andrew Whiteley, was a Baptist Minister. She grew up on her family’s farm...

Oct 31, 2017

Taylor Jay Payne February 25, 1996 – October 31, 2017

Taylor Jay Payne, our wonderful son, brother, grandson, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2017, in Provo, UT.

Taylor graduated from American Leadership Academy in Spanish Fork, UT in 2014 and then briefly studied at BYU before working towards graduation this coming...

Oct 28, 2017

Judy Babb Evans

November 20, 1939 - October 28, 2017

On the 20th of November, 1939, Judy Colleen was born to parents Robert Ross Walker Sr. and Florence (Flossie) Hatch Walker in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the fourth child born of six. At the early age of 15, she chose to marry Michael...

Oct 18, 2017

Shirley G. Schena, age 87, resident of Delta, Utah passed away October 18, 2017, in Provo, Utah. Shirley was born January 25, 1930, in Eureka, Utah, to David Garbett Sr. and Mary Alice Huff Garbett.

Shirley was raised in Eureka, Utah and was educated in Eureka schools. She was very involved in high school activities. She and...

Oct 8, 2017

John Rulon Doxey, Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2017, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. He was 79 years old. John was born in Oakland, CA, on May 2, 1938, to John Rulon Doxey, Sr. and Edna Ekins Doxey. John had a happy childhood in Piedmont and Oakland, CA. He loved to ride his bike...

Oct 6, 2017

Heaven gained a beautiful angel on the evening of Friday, October 6, 2017 when our precious son Deryk Brycen Lowe passed away from a tragic and unexpected accident at our home in Santaquin.

Deryk was a free spirit that absolutely loved and cherished life.  His infectious smile would light up any room or area he was in. ...

Oct 5, 2017

Evelyn Fay Oakley Durch passed away peacefully October 5, 2017.  She lived a long and healthy life.  She was 103.

Evelyn was the oldest of 10 children born to Jay Kellogg Oakley and Ruby Clare Whitman of Wisconsin.  She worked many jobs during her lifetime and has seen many modern events take place.  Her long-term memory was excellent and...

Oct 2, 2017

Lyle Ray Van Ausdal was reunited with his sweet heart on October 2, 2017 after a short and valiant battle with cancer. Lyle was born on October 26, 1938 to Robert Allen “Bert” and Norma Van Ausdal in Santaquin Utah. He was raised in Santaquin with 3 brothers and 4 sisters. He met Lana Rae Pickering, his sweet heart...

Sep 30, 2017

Dorine Wall, age 78 of Santaquin, passed away peacefully September 30, 2017.  She was born March 9, 1939 in Santaquin, Utah to Carlyle Berzon and Lucille Parkin Wall.

Dorine enjoyed playing volleyball and softball and was an accomplished short stop.  She enjoyed all sports especially watching her nieces and nephews play.  She attended Hollywood Beauty College and...

Sep 28, 2017

Rosely Maxine Madill Prince age 92 passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept 28, 2017, at Provo Rehab Nursing Home from an illness. She was born November 21, 1924, in Santaquin Utah. She married Vernon Allen Prince Sr. on March 27, 1943 in Spanish Fork and they were sealed for time and all eternity on May 3, 1958. She has 25...

Sep 23, 2017

James (Jim) Alfred Tuckett took off on his next adventure September 23, 2017.  Jim was born September 22, 1937 to Fredrick Ellis and Betty Tuckett.  He graduated from Payson High School.  After high school, he volunteered for the Army and was stationed in Knoxville, Tennessee.  When he returned home he received his Associated Degree in Auto Mechanics from Utah...

Sep 17, 2017

Former Murray Mayor Lynn Frank Pett died Sunday, September 17, 2017 after a long battle against Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was 76. Sunday dinner at 5 pm was Lynn’s favorite time of the week because his family was all together, so it was no coincidence that he passed at 5 pm with his family by his side.

Lynn...

Sep 6, 2017

David Lynn Smith of Santaquin, Utah passed away September 6, 2017 at the age of 28.  He was born December 5, 1988 in American Fork, Utah to Steven and Traci Nelson Smith.  He attended Santaquin Elementary, Payson Middle School, Payson Junior High and Payson High School.

As David grew up he enjoyed playing with his...

Aug 16, 2017

Robert Wayne Holland passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 16, 2017. He was born August 31, 1933 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Charley H. Holland and Lillian Violet Killian. Wayne was raised in Hot Springs, Arkansas by his mother and stepfather John Raymond Madison.  It has been said that you can take the boy out of the country but...

Aug 12, 2017

Beth Powell (aka: Barbara Beth Powell, Beth Ostler, Beth Clayton), age 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, August 12, 2017. She was born Barbara Beth Powell in Nephi, Utah, on January 2, 1931 to Eugene Powell and Mabel Snider Powell, the youngest of four children,  She was raised on the family ranch located just outside of...

Aug 9, 2017

Our loving husband, father, and grandfather, Arlin Reed Ewell, rightfully received his angel wings and  returned home on Wednesday, August 9, 2017.  Arlin was born on February 4, 1928 to Zachariah Henry Ewell and Alice Tamer Taylor at home in Genola, Utah, the 12th of 14 children.

Though his death was difficult dad never lost his happy...

Aug 1, 2017

Stephanie Lee Minor, age 48 of Santaquin, Utah passed away peacefully at home August 1, 2017 after a valiant battle against cancer.  She was born November 30, 1968 in Lynwood, California to Lanuel Kerry and Sheela Diane West Dunn.  She married Randall Ryan Minor January 16, 1999 in Visalia, California and were later sealed in the Manti LDS Temple.

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Jul 26, 2017

Timothy Scott Davis, age 56, died July 26, 2017 in Mapleton, Utah.  Scott was born June 6, 1961 as the first of sixteen children to Clare and Trita Davis of Spanish Fork, Utah.  Scott grew up in Spanish Fork. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had a fun personality and was very...

Jul 23, 2017

William Russell Courtney “Russ” 92 of Payson, passed away at Central Utah Veterans Home in Payson on July 23rd. He was born on November 18th 1924 in Lexington, Illinois. On July 11, 1946 he married Hazel Marie Hensley.

Russ was a chiropractor in Spanish Fork for 40 years. He loved his job and the many people he met....