Obituaries

Richard L. “Dick” Hamby

Richard L. “Dick” Hamby

Oct 16, 2026

In Loving Memory of Richard Latell Hamby (Dick)

Richard L Hamby, of Santaquin Ut, passed away October 16, 2026, at the age of 80. Dick grew up in Cannonville, Utah with his parents Latell Louis Hamby and Vivian (Twitchel)l Hamby. He liked to pretend he was a little bit of an ass, and sometimes he was. He could be rough around...

James C Moshier

James C Moshier

Oct 10, 2026

James C. Moshier

September 15, 1946 – October 10, 2026

A Life of Love, Service, Adventure, and a Little Mischief

James C. “Jim” Moshier lived a life that could never be described as ordinary. He was a proud Marine, a devoted husband and father, a loving grandfather, a talented craftsman, a loyal friend, and a man who believed that if something was broken,...

Edward Charles Evans

Edward Charles Evans

Oct 4, 2026

Life was all about cowboys and animals for Edward. He loved his time with the animals. His first real pet was a little black chicken with white speckles, which he named Rooster. Nothing was more frustrating to a little 5-year-old cowboy (Edward) than finding his Rooster sitting on eggs. Eventually it was explained to him why Rooster was always sitting...

Donna Lou McKowen

Donna Lou McKowen

Oct 4, 2026

Donna Lou Trujillo McKowen, daughter of James Henry Trujillo and Eva Boren Trujillo, was born October 25, 1931 in Roosevelt, Utah, and returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father on October 4, 2026 in Payson, Utah, welcomed into the arms of her Savior and into the loving embraces of those who went before her.

Donna Lou was raised in Utah's Uintah Basin,...

Alice Darlene Nelson

Alice Darlene Nelson

Oct 1, 2026

Alice Darlene Peart Nelson, our beloved mother and Nana passed away on October 1, 2026. She was born July 13, 1935, in Eureka, Utah, to Frank and Alice Peart, and grew up alongside her siblings, Ron Peart and Kathryn Christensen.

Darlene went to school in Eureka. She was a proud Tintic Miner, played the drums in the band, and loved to...

Denver Max Lewis

Denver Max Lewis

Sep 30, 2026

Denver Max Lewis, age 18 on Mona, Utah passed away September 30, 2026. He was born March 30, 2008 to Justin Lewis and April Ainge.

Den grew up in Mona and was the youngest of 4 kids, plus his bonus sister Mashay. Being the baby of the family, he held a special place in everyone's heart. He kept everyone on their...

Betty Cones

Betty Cones

Sep 29, 2026

Betty Cones was born in Elmira, New York on September 17, 1932, to Margaret Elizabeth Mengee and Bernice (Bert) Bryan Kresge. She passed away on September 29, 2026 at the age of 94. 

Betty was about 9 years old when her family joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She met Ronald Cecil Cones of Price, Utah while he...

Nancy Gates

Nancy Gates

Sep 28, 2026

Nancy Carol Janes Gates, our beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, graduated to heaven on September 28, 2026. She left this world in the arms of her husband and son. Nancy is now with her mother, dad, sister and friends in heaven. We know she was greeted by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born March 17, 1957 in...

Marva Evans Calton

Marva Evans Calton

Sep 18, 2026

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Marva Evans Calton, returned to our Heavenly Father after a life filled with love, faith, hard work, devotion, and selfless sacrifice on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Marva was the fourth of seven children born to Darryl Elijah Evans and Margaret Berghout on December 10, 1937. At a young age she learned the value of hard...

Shiree Adams

Shiree Adams

Sep 17, 2026

Shiree Adams

10/18/1979 - 09/17/2026

Shiree Adams, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, friend, and nurse, passed away on September 17, 2026 at the age of 46.

To know Shiree was to know a woman who loved deeply, worked hard, and continued to find reasons for hope even when life asked more of her than seemed fair. She faced challenges throughout her life that...

Dennis Heelis

Dennis Heelis

Sep 16, 2026

Dennis Ray Heelis was born to goodly parents Thomas Gordon Heelis and Arlene LeBaron Heelis on April 11, 1947 at the old Payson Hospital, the 3rd child of 6 children. He was raised in Santaquin with roots deeply embedded for generations in the town of about 1200 at the time.

Dennis was raised by parents with values of love, service, industry...

Gerald Sandstrom

Gerald Sandstrom

Sep 12, 2026

Gerald Ray Sandstrom (Jerry), our loving husband, wonderful dad and grandpa, beloved brother, uncle, neighbor and friend, passed away in Santaquin, Utah on Saturday, September 12, 2026. He was at home with his sweetheart of 64 years and was watching his favorite BYU Cougars play football. He was 83 years old.

Jerry was born on March 2, 1943, in Salt Lake...

Declan Dee Stockdale

Declan Dee Stockdale

Sep 9, 2026

Our precious son, Declan Dee Stockdale, came into this world on September 5, 2026. His life ended too soon on September 9, 2026. With the short time he was with us he was deeply loved, and we are grateful for the time he was in our arms. 

Declan passed away unexpectedly in the arms of his mother. Though Declan’s life was...

Lewis Larsen

Lewis Larsen

Sep 7, 2026

Lewis Larsen passed away on September 7, 2026, in Springville, Utah at the age of 81. Lew was born and raised in Fairview, Utah, and carried with him throughout his life the values of family, faith, and service.

Lew proudly served in the United States Air Force. Following his service he had a career with Univac Corporation before spending 40 years...

Sherri Christiansen

Sherri Christiansen

Sep 6, 2026

Sherri Brown Christiansen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on September 6, 2026, at home on her beloved ranch. Born on May 9, 1952, Sherri lived a life of deep faith, unwavering love, and quiet strength that touched everyone around her. 

Sherri patterned her life after her favorite scripture (Proverbs 3:5,6): "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart;...

Jack Poer

Jack Poer

Aug 26, 2026

Our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandad, and great-grandad, Jack Dean Poer, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Santaquin, Utah, on August 26, 2026, with his dear wife, Deloris, by his side. He will be deeply and sorely missed.

Jack will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, his love for his family, his generosity and kindness, and his...

Karen Dellos

Karen Dellos

Aug 21, 2026

Karen Elizabeth Adamson Dellos, age 87 of Orangeville, Utah passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026 in Santaquin, Utah at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, June and Roy Carroll.

Karen was born December 1, 1938 in Burley, Idaho to Lynden Stanford and Elizabeth Coltrin Adamson and lived the first 18 years of her life in Carey, Idaho where she...

Barbara Craig

Barbara Craig

Aug 21, 2026

On August 21, 2026, Barbara Jean Johnson Craig returned to her Heavenly Father and was joyfully reunited with the love of her life, Farrel Dee Craig, and her sweet daughter, Shelly Craig. Barbara was born on January 5, 1941 in Payson, Utah to Arnole Gilbert and Aileen Badham Johnson. She married Farrel Dee Craig on January 23, 1959 when she...

Paul Callaway

Paul Callaway

Aug 17, 2026

Paul Wonless Callaway, a devoted father, grandfather, and friend to many, returned to his Heavenly Father on August 17, 2026 at the age of 87. Born on 25 December 1938 in Santaquin, Utah, Paul’s life was marked by his deep faith, love for his family, and service to others as a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of...

Kathy Gull

Kathy Gull

Aug 10, 2026

Kathy Ann Nelson Gull, age 76 of Santaquin, Utah passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born March 7, 1950 to Edward Eugene and Kathleen Moore Nelson in American Fork, Utah.

Kathy retired from the Nebo School District after 23 dedicated years. She was known for her red lipstick, contagious laugh, incredible baking skills and making everyone...