Obituaries

James Lee ValDez

James Lee ValDez

Jan 21, 2026

James Lee ValDez, age 80, peacefully passed away on January 21, 2026, at his home in Thatcher, Utah. He was born on May 1, 1945, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to Albert Arthur ValDez and Mary Jane Bloom.

James proudly graduated from Bountiful High School in 1963. On April 16, 1977, he married Lorrie Jean Pitkin in Bountiful, Utah, and together they...

Horace (Sam) Edgar Millhone

Horace (Sam) Edgar Millhone

Jan 19, 2026

Horace (Sam) Edgar Millhone passed away January 19, 2026, at Beehive Home in Perry, Utah after a three-year battle with dementia. Sam was born June 23, 1941, at home in Senecaville, Ohio to Langdon Howard Millhone and Leah Geraldine Finley.

He attended the first half of first grade in Ohio but then moved to Webster, South Dakota through fourth grade. He...

Leo Christian Pratt

Leo Christian Pratt

Jan 15, 2026

His name is Leo Christian Pratt. He was too perfect for this world, so Jesus called him home before we could hear his first cry. The vision of my son being with our Creator brings us peace. Jesus bore our sins and died in our place, only to be resurrected and ascend to the throne of heaven where He awaits...

LuAnn (Funk) Read

LuAnn (Funk) Read

Jan 15, 2026

LuAnn Funk Read, 71, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at her home in West Haven, Utah.

LuAnn was born on December 21, 1954, in Tremonton, Utah, to Andrew and Darlene Funk. She grew up in a loving family and carried that love with her throughout her life. She married Richard Coombs on June 29, 1973, and together they raised...

Kathleen (Richards) Burt

Kathleen (Richards) Burt

Jan 12, 2026

Kathleen Richards Burt, age 67, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on August 5, 1958, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Aaron and Jetta Richards. She was raised in Farmington, Utah, where she worked daily on the family Jersey dairy farm.

Kathleen graduated from Davis High School and then went on to...

Orvin E. Pierson

Orvin E. Pierson

Jan 9, 2026

Orvin E. Pierson, age 89, passed away on January 9, 2026, in Fielding, Utah. He was born on September 18, 1936, in Plymouth, Utah, to George Earl and Grace Rudd Pierson.

On June 28, 1958, Orvin married Esta Jones Pierson in Fielding, Utah. Their life together was marked by love and service, building a strong partnership that lasted until her passing...

Ronald George Skidmore

Ronald George Skidmore

Jan 4, 2026

Ronald George Skidmore, 88, passed away on January 4, 2026, in Tremonton, Utah, at Our House Assisted Living Center. He was born on August 28, 1937, in Garland, Utah, to George Skidmore and Anna Winona Daley Skidmore. Tragically, his time with his mother was cut short when she passed away when he was just 14 months old. About six months...

Jason Wayne Secrist

Jason Wayne Secrist

Jan 2, 2026

Jason Wayne Secrist, age 56, of Smithfield, Utah, passed away suddenly on January 2, 2026, in Hyde Park, Utah.

Jason was born on May 28, 1969, in Tremonton, Utah, to Glen M. and Marilyn Estep Secrist. He graduated from Capital High School in Boise, Idaho, in 1987. Following graduation, he honorably served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ...

Earl John Owen

Earl John Owen

Jan 2, 2026

Earl John Owen, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 2, 2026, in Fielding Utah, after many health challenges.

He was born on January 26, 1947, in Logan Utah, the fourth child to John Owen and Nina Thompson Owen.

His early years were spent in Fielding where he learned the value of hard...

Darwin Dennis Barfuss

Darwin Dennis Barfuss

Jan 1, 2026

Darwin Dennis Barfuss, our beloved son, brother, dad, and grandpa, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, surrounded by his family in Logan, Utah, at the age of 60.

Darwin was born on August 12, 1965, to Dennis Alvin and Ileen Marie Roberts Barfuss in Logan, Utah. He grew up in Tremonton and graduated from Bear River High School in 1983....

Dallas Korth Dalton

Dallas Korth Dalton

Dec 30, 2025

Dallas Korth Dalton passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on December 30, 2025, after a battle with cancer. He was born on December 11, 1937, on the family farm in Grace, Idaho, to George Mathew and Hazel Pauline Korth Dalton.

His early years were spent working on the family dairy farm and harvesting potatoes. He graduated from Grace High School...

David Sterling Harris

David Sterling Harris

Dec 27, 2025

David Sterling Harris, age 62, passed away on December 27, 2025, in Millcreek, Utah. He was born on May 4, 1963, in Highland Park, Michigan, to Sterling Harris and Mary Jidov Harris.

Dave married Tamara Sue Shannon on August 11, 2012, in Murray, Utah. Throughout his life, he resided in various places, including Michigan, Florida, Japan, and Utah.

He earned an associate’s...

Vicky Lynn (Broadbent) Jeppson

Vicky Lynn (Broadbent) Jeppson

Dec 26, 2025

Vicky Lynn Broadbent Jeppson, age 75, peacefully passed away on December 26, 2025, in Brigham City, Utah. Born on May 20, 1950, in Ogden, Utah, she was the daughter of Robert Todd Broadbent and Marion Marlene Hegstrom Broadbent.

Vicky married Ralph Carl Jeppson on October 1, 1969, in the Logan LDS Temple, and together they built a loving family until Ralph's...

Dale Moroni Woodruff

Dale Moroni Woodruff

Dec 26, 2025

Dale Moroni Woodruff, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 89 at his home in East Tremonton.

Dale was born on October 11, 1936, in Tremonton, Utah. He was the second of four children born to Eliza Lundberg and Leland Owen Woodruff. He graduated from Bear River High School. He married Renee...

Ann Whitman Smith

Ann Whitman Smith

Dec 23, 2025

Ann Whitman Smith was welcomed into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on December 23, 2025. She also had a joyful reunion with her eternal companion Eugene.

Ann was born on July 26, 1940, to Josh Lavon and Mary Della Whitman in Logan, Utah.

She was raised in Richmond, Utah, where she attended North Cache High school.

Ann kept busy throughout high...

Kaaren Elaine Thompson

Kaaren Elaine Thompson

Dec 19, 2025

Kaaren Elaine Thompson, lovingly known as Bugs or Wabbit to some of her closest friends, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, with her husband by her side on December 19, 2025.

Kaaren was born on March 24, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Herbert and Bernice Schorsch. She later married the love of her life and best friend, Richard Z....

Della Gwen White

Della Gwen White

Dec 19, 2025

Della Gwen White, age 83, returned to her Heavenly Father on December 19, 2025, in Washington Terrace, Utah. She was born on June 22, 1942, to Edward Arthur Silvester and Della Marie Hess Silvester.

Throughout her life, Della lived in Tremonton and Brigham City, Utah. She proudly graduated from Bear River High School and Utah State University. She later served her...

Warner (Warren) Franklin Stoddard

Warner (Warren) Franklin Stoddard

Dec 19, 2025

Warner (Warren) Franklin Stoddard passed away on December 19, 2025, in his home at the age of 91 in Collinston, Utah.

Born on August 7, 1934, in Hooper, Utah in his family home where he was raised. He attended Davis High School. Warner dedicated his life to his family and his passion for water well drilling and playing his many guitars....

Meredith Christensen Weese

Meredith Christensen Weese

Dec 18, 2025

Meredith Christensen Weese passed away quietly, at home, on Thursday, December 18, 2025.

Meredith was born in Tremonton, Utah, on June 4, 1938, to Irving Fenton and Carrie Christensen of Bear River City, Utah. She was the youngest of nine children: Lysle, Nola, Thirl, Gaylen, Floy, Dee, Varge, and Elmo. She was preceded in death by her siblings, her husband, Max...

Rissa AdaLynn Gonzales

Rissa AdaLynn Gonzales

Dec 16, 2025

Rissa AdaLynn Gonzales, a vibrant and joyful soul, left this world on December 16, 2025, at her home in Tremonton, Utah. Born on January 17, 2018, in Brigham City, Utah, to Katie Lee Atwell and Enrique Gonzales. At only seven years of age, Rissa made a lasting impression on every life she touched.

As a student at The Peak – Peak-a-boo...