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Jeffrey Lee Shepherd
Oct 5, 2026
Jeff passed away on October 5, 2026 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. He was born on May 28, 1964 in Merced, California to Marvin and Harriet.
Jeff married Ann on April 20, 2020 in Spanish Fork, Utah.
He was a laborer and fork lift driver at Hydro Extrusion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeling and anything outdoors.
He is survived by his wife Ann, sisters...
Josef Zillner
Oct 8, 0026
Our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, Josef Zillner, passed away peacefully October 8, 2026. Josef was born on December 27th, 1934, in Haag am Hausruck, Austria, to Amalia Huber and Josef Zillner (senior). He grew up in Haag during the struggles of World War II. He began his apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker at age 14. Four years later,...
Harry Eugene (Gene) Thompson
Oct 8, 2026
Gene Thompson, 88, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, peacefully left this life on October 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. He was surrounded by his children and beloved sweetheart. Though initially given only one to two months to live, he fought bravely for 16 months. He is our hero.
Harry Eugene Thompson was born...
Gerald Robert Witt
Oct 6, 2026
Gerald Robert Witt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, accomplished advertising designer, and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2026 at the age of 89.
Born on March 5, 1937, in Price, Utah, to Marvin M. and Leona (Tame) Witt, Gerald was raised with a strong foundation of faith and...
Maxine Prena Hughes
Oct 10, 2026
I passed away October 10, 2026.
I was born in Union, Utah to the most wonderful parents a person could ask for, Rena and Vasel Stefanoff. They filled my life with joy and happiness. I loved them dearly. In May of 1954 I married Robert Hughes, we were married for 70 years. We had two wonderful sons, Michael (deceased) and Barton.
Graduated...
Robert Wilford Capson
Oct 10, 2026
Robert passed away peacefully in his sleep October 10, 2026. Born in East Millcreek, Utah May 30, 1931 to Wilford Q. and Irma Lucille Sims Capson.
Married Marie Van Vliet on April 20, 1950. Together they raised 7 children.
He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, wife Marie, his daughter Shelly, and his grandson Matt.
He is survived by his children:...
Sherma Newbold Nixon Brown
Oct 7, 2026
Sherma Newbold Nixon Brown, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026, in Murray, Utah, surrounded by those who loved her.
Born on July 16, 1942, to William (Bill) and Dorthea (Dot) Newbold, Sherma brought warmth, kindness, and compassion to everyone she met.
She grew up in South Jordan, Utah, where she could often be found riding horses bareback or working...
Ralph Paul Montoya
Oct 3, 2026
Ralph Montoya, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of those who cherished him.
Born on August 4, 1956, to Gilbert and Ermelinda Montoya, Ralph was a hardworking man with an infectious spirit, a quick wit, and a personality impossible to overlook. With his ginger hair and...
John Gregory Yorgason
Oct 3, 2026
Our dad, John Gregory "Greg" Yorgason, whose huge smile made everyone feel welcome, returned home on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the age of 72. He passed away peacefully in Payson, Utah, surrounded by his family.
Greg was born on November 30, 1953, in Nephi, Utah, to John Gayle Yorgason and Lucy Copley Yorgason. He was the youngest of seven children....
Ned Martin Stephensen
Oct 3, 2026
Ned Martin Stephensen, 67, passed away on October 3, 2026, in Levan, Utah.
Ned was born on July 2, 1959, in Nephi, Utah, to Meril and Myrtis Stephensen. He married Marlene on April 18, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ned worked for Payson City for nearly 20 years. Prior to that, he worked in a variety of construction trades throughout his life....
Walter Glenn Ray
Oct 3, 2026
Walter Glenn Ray passed away peacefully in Nephi, Utah, at 2 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, one day shy of his 89th birthday.
He was born on October 4, 1937, in McNary, Arizona, to Walter Glenn Brown and Mary Smith Peterson. The family relationship dissolved later. When Glenn was 10, his mother married Waldo Ray, who became the father Glenn...
Richard Howard Spidle Jr.
Oct 2, 2026
Richard Howard Spidle Jr., born October 14, 1960, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a place in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Richard was a kind and caring man who genuinely enjoyed helping others. He had a generous heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand to...
Stacey Marie Hembury
Oct 1, 2026
How does one go about fitting 58 years full of life into just a few paragraphs? Well, let’s start at the beginning.
Stacey Aperges Hembury was born on September 19, 1968, to Pete Aperges in Price, Utah. Stacey was blessed with a mom, Sherry Kindel, in her 20s. Stacey grew up in Rose Park, Utah, and graduated from Judge Memorial Catholic...
Merlene Nelson Smith
Oct 1, 2026
Merlene Nelson Smith passed away peacefully in her home on October 1st at the age of 88. The daughter of Dee Nelson and Bertha (Pat) Anderson, Merlene was preceded in death by her son, Blaine Smith; three brothers, Rod Nelson, Neil Anderson, and Keith Anderson; and one sister, Sharon Nelson Green. She is survived by her husband, Derald Smith; son,...
Diane Rager
Oct 1, 2026
Diane Rager, age 61, passed on October 1, 2026, in Draper Utah. She was born in April 6, 1965, in Murray Utah to Clare and Mary-Agnes Rager.
She graduated from Jordan High School and built a strong work ethic that carried throughout her life. She spent 25 years working for American Express before joining Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Diane was feisty,...
William Lee "Bill" Harvey
Sep 30, 2026
William Lee “Bill” Harvey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on September 30, 2026, at the age of 96.
Bill was born on July 28, 1930, in Price, Utah, to William W. and Betty Lee Harvey. He grew up in Carbon County and graduated from Carbon College before earning his degree from the University of Utah.
Bill proudly served...
Gwen Shepherd Cowan
Sep 29, 2026
Gwen Shepherd Cowan danced into the arms of her beloved husband Bill on the morning of September 29th, 2026, at the age of 97. After 15 years apart, they are finally dancing together again.
Gwen was born June 29th, 1929, in Levan, Utah — the greatest little town in America — to John D. and Gertrude S. Shepherd. She graduated from...
Jimmy Lee Carter
Sep 26, 2026
Jimmy Lee Carter passed away September 26th, 2026. Jim was born in Nephi, UT to Lyndon Leroy Carter and Virginia (Gyppe) May Scottorn on January 14th, 1934. He attended school in Nephi, and graduated in 1952 from Juab High School. Jim joined the Navy in October of 1952. While in the Navy Jim was stationed in Kansas, Morocco, and Malta....
Michael Darwin Cannell
Sep 25, 2026
Michael Darwin Cannell, a noble father and husband, did peacefully depart this earth on Friday, the 25th of September, in the year of our Lord 2026, at the age of 60. He fought bravely against a cruel, dark shadow of the brain/mind known as glioblastoma, matching it blow for blow with the courage of the old kings until his spirit...
Darrell Sheldon Bosh
Sep 23, 2026
Darrell Sheldon Bosh, born January 28, 1951, passed away September 23, 2026, surrounded by his family after fighting cancer with determination.
Darrell lived life on his own terms. He was a master carpenter, a lifelong entrepreneur, and a man who was almost always working on a project or thinking about the next one. Building and creating came naturally to him, whether...
