Obituaries

Sally Elaine (Kirkham) Larkin

Sally Elaine (Kirkham) Larkin

Sep 22, 2026

Sally Elaine Kirkham Larkin passed away September 22, 2026. She was born July 30, 1929, to Fern Alta Nielson and Denzil Washington Kirkham in Lehi, Utah. She spent her early childhood in Ephraim, Utah where her father worked at Gephart’s clothing store. In 1940 the family moved to Tremonton, Utah where she finished grade school. She attended Bear River High...

Judy (Hess) Richards

Judy (Hess) Richards

Sep 22, 2026

Judy Hess Richards, 84, passed away September 22, 2026. 

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Noon with a viewing held prior from 10-11:30 A.M. All services will be held at the Tremonton Stake Center (660 N 300 W- Tremonton). Interment will take place in the Fielding Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed and can be accessed below.

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Ric William Shaffer

Ric William Shaffer

Sep 22, 2026

Ric William Shaffer was born May 17, 1974, to Richard LeRoy Shaffer and Sandra Potter Shaffer. He was the youngest of 4 children. Ric lived in the same house in East Garland, Utah until he got married and built his own house next door to his parents. Ric enjoyed growing up on a farm where the family raised cows, horses,...

Patsy Claire (Mann) Creager

Patsy Claire (Mann) Creager

Sep 21, 2026

Patsy Claire Mann Creager, 88, passed away September 21, 2026, in Willard, Utah. 

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 2, 2026, at 11 A.M. at Rudd Funeral Home- Tremonton (111 N 100 E- Tremonton). Viewings will be held Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 6-8 P.M. at Rudd Funeral Home- Garland (1234 S Main St- Garland) and prior to the services from...

Patsy Ann Bean

Patsy Ann Bean

Sep 21, 2026

Patsy Ann Roberts Bean, age 92, passed away September 21, 2026, in Brigham City, Utah. She was born March 22, 1934, in Los Angeles, California, to Homer Edwin Roberts and Clara Blanche Nielsen.

She married Gary Lawrence Bean on 16 November, 1956, in Los Angeles Temple, California. He later passed on 18 August, 2018.

Patsy grew up in Inglewood, California. Because her...

Jerry Lee Garren

Jerry Lee Garren

Sep 20, 2026

Jerry Lee Garren, 75, passed away September 20, 2026, at his home in Tremonton, Utah. He was born March 11, 1951, in Stella, Missouri, to Don Garren and Betty Bowman.

During his life, Jerry lived in various places. From 1969-1985 Jerry lived in Granby, MO; 1985-1988 he lived in Lincolnton, NC and from 1988 to present he lived in Tremonton, UT.

He...

Luther Andrew "Andy" Goad

Luther Andrew "Andy" Goad

Sep 17, 2026

September 17, 2026, Luther Andrew Goad.

Andy, as he was known to many, or LA as his sisters liked to call him — passed into the loving embrace of eternity with his family at his side.

Andy was born on October 31, 1937, in Stanford, Texas, to Clarence and Bessie Goad. He touched the lives of many, was well loved, and there...

Charlene Kidman

Charlene Kidman

Sep 16, 2026

Charlene Burton Kidman, 62, of Beaver Dam, Utah, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2026.

She was born on August 2, 1964, in Tremonton, Utah, to Gwen Nelson Burton and William Darrell Burton Jr. She grew up in Fielding alongside her nine brothers and sisters.

Charlene spent her career as an accountant, bringing dedication, precision, and integrity to her work....

Lynn Dale Hardy

Lynn Dale Hardy

Sep 14, 2026

Lynn Hardy, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 81. His life was defined by his love for his wife and family, devotion to his faith, commitment to his community, and a willingness to serve others wherever he was needed.

Lynn was born January 21, 1945, in Brigham City, Utah,...

Jeaneen Coombs

Jeaneen Coombs

Sep 8, 2026

Jeaneen Coombs, at the age of 92, passed away on September 8, 2026, in Hyrum, Utah. Born on December 8, 1933, in Burley, Idaho, she was the daughter of Walter and Gladys Hill.

Jeaneen married Mark Durfee on March 25, 1953. They had four daughters and one son. They later divorced. On January 14, 2005, she married Ray Coombs in Quartzsite,...

Alan Simper

Alan Simper

Sep 6, 2026

Alan Simper, beloved father, brother, son, and friend, passed away far too soon on September 6, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on April 25, 1950, in Brigham City, Utah, Alan was the son of Grant and Geraldine Simper. He grew up surrounded by family and love alongside his sisters, Debbie, Janice, and JoAnn.

Alan's life took him through many...

Paul Joseph Principe

Paul Joseph Principe

Sep 5, 2026

Paul Joseph Principe passed away peacefully, in his sleep, on September 5, 2026, after a long & courageous battle with MS.

Paul was born to William & Elaine Principe on February 6, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York. Paul was raised Catholic and was devout during his childhood. He spent years growing up attending OLPH Catholic school and serving as an alter...

Lamar Glen Udy

Lamar Glen Udy

Sep 4, 2026

Lamar Glen Udy, age 78, passed away on September 4, 2026, at Legacy House of Spanish Fork in Spanish Fork, Utah.

He married Susan Marlene Anderson Udy on February 25, 1972. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on May 25, 1973. Lamar and Susan met through Susan’s cousin and Lamar’s best friend, Rex Godfrey, who grew up...

Marva Sue Allred

Marva Sue Allred

Aug 29, 2026

Marva Sue Allred, aged 65, peacefully passed away on August 29, 2026, at Ogden Regional Hospital. Born on November 12, 1960, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she was the beloved daughter of Janis Conner and Marvin and Susan Nutt.

On July 15, 1978, Marva married Brian J Allred in Garland, Utah, where they resided in Box Elder County. Devoted to her work in...

Wade Orme Rhodes

Wade Orme Rhodes

Aug 29, 2026

WADE ORME RHODES June 9th, 1950 – August 29th, 2026

Wade passed away quietly following difficult good-byes from his family and friends.

Wade was born in Brigham City, Utah on June 9th, 1950, and to his parent’s surprise at his birth, there was his twin brother Wayne. They were the fourth and fifth boys born to Afton and Dale Rhodes. Finally their...

Garry Dean Carter

Garry Dean Carter

Aug 29, 2026

Garry Dean Carter passed away on August 29, 2026, at the age of 87.

Garry was born on June 24, 1939, in Stone, Idaho. He entered the world as a twin, along with his sister, Terry Jean Carter. Their beginning was a remarkable one. Terry weighed only about 3½ pounds at birth, and Garry, born a short time later, weighed just...

Kim A. Parry

Kim A. Parry

Aug 28, 2026

Kim A. Parry peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on August 28, 2026, leaving behind a life defined by faith, service, love, and quiet strength. He was a spiritual giant and a protector of many, a man who devoted his life to serving the Lord and caring for those around him.

Kim was born in Price, Utah, on February 8, 1956,...

Janna Jewel (Stiles) Mellies

Janna Jewel (Stiles) Mellies

Aug 26, 2026

Janna Jewel Stiles Mellies, age 80, passed away on August 26, 2026, in Logan, Utah. Born on June 8, 1946, in Mesa, Arizona, she was the daughter of Lora Payne and Vernon Stiles.

On November 24, 1995, Janna married Wayne Mellies in Sandy, Utah, marking the beginning of a cherished partnership.

Her life's journey took her to various places, including Mesa, Arizona;...

John Stuart Ruth

John Stuart Ruth

Aug 25, 2026

John Stuart Ruth, age 72, passed away on August 25, 2026, in Tremonton, Utah. He was born on January 5, 1954, in Bakersfield, California, to Edgar Ross and Dona Bell Ruth.

Throughout his life, John lived in several places, including Bakersfield, California; Cuyama, California; Tremonton, Utah; Caliente, California and Glenville, California. He graduated from West High School in Bakersfield, California.

John was...

Bryton Ruth Call

Bryton Ruth Call

Aug 25, 2026

Bryton Ruth Call died on August 25th, 2026, in her home surrounded by her daughters and husband after a valiant battle with brain cancer.

Bryton was born in Richland, Washington, and lived in Umatilla, Oregon, until the age of 13, when she moved to Brigham City. After marrying her eternal companion and best friend, Jared Call, in the Bountiful Temple, they...