Obituaries
St. George, UT Obituaries
Local obituaries for the St. George and Washington County, UT area
Norma Loessa Calhoon
Jun 3, 2025
Norma “Loessa” Calhoon passed away peacefully in her home on June 3, 2025, at the age of 87, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 21, 1938, in Levan, Utah, and spent her life showing up for the people she loved.
Loessa was known for her fierce love and loyalty, especially to her children, who she defended and supported...
Oliver David Dodart
May 27, 2025
Oliver David Dodart—known to family, friends, and the thousands he inspired simply as David or Dave—passed away peacefully at home in St. George, Utah on May 27, 2025, at the age of 80. He left this world as he lived in it: surrounded by love, courage, faith, and a legacy that cannot be measured in years or possessions, but in...
Judy Ann Godwin
May 19, 2025
On May 19, 2025, Judy Ann Godwin, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, returned to her Father in Heaven and Savior and joined her husband on the other side of the veil.
Judy was born September 30, 1945 to Leo C. Merkley and Ejvor (Johnson) Merkley in Tempe, Arizona. She was raised in Mesa with three brothers and three sisters.
Graduating from...
Hyrum S. Nelson
May 16, 2025
Hyrum S. Nelson, lately of Crosby, North Dakota, died on May 16, 2025, at the age of 82, due to unexpected health complications. However, his roots remained firmly planted in Utah's Dixie. He was born April 20, 1943 in St. George, Utah to Smith and Florence M. Nelson and lived his early life there. He graduated from Dixie High School,...
Daniel Charles Sadler Sr.
May 13, 2025
St. George, UT - Daniel Charles Sadler Sr., 93, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025 in Ivins, UT. He was born February 28, 1932 at Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA to Maxx Clement Sadler and Harriet Marie O’Brien. He married his high school sweetheart Charlotte Helen Osborne on June 7, 1952 in Fairfield, ME. Their marriage was solemnized when...
Douglas Jay Stites
May 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas J. Stites. He was a beloved husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and loyal friend. Doug left us peacefully on Sunday, May 11th, 2025 at the age of 87.
Doug was a man of quiet strength and unwavering love. A hardworking provider, he lived his life in service to his family, always placing...
Charles Ray Triplett
May 11, 2025
Charles Ray “Chuck” Triplett, age 94, passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025 at his home in South Jordan, UT. Born June 27, 1930, Chuck was raised in Wayland, KY where he would be the first to tell you that he had a girlfriend in every “holler” near Wayland. He joined the Air Force in 1947 where...
Robert Merrill Moncur
May 8, 2025
Robert Merrill Moncur, lovingly known as Merrill to family and friends, passed away peacefully at his home on May 8, 2025, at the age of 91.
Merrill was born on July 10, 1933, at the Bighorn Basin Hospital in Lovell, Wyoming, to Vernon Wilder Moncur and Hazel Afton Goodrich Moncur. He was the third of four children. Merrill grew up in...
Doug Hassell
May 8, 2025
Parley Douglas Hassell, 71, of St. George, Utah, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Ridgeview Gardens Assisted Living. Parley was born on September 25, 1953, in Ogden, Utah, to Parley George and Vivian Lucile Hassell, both whom proceeded him in death.Parley’s life was a testament to kindness, compassion, and unwavering faith. From a...
Paul Floyd Liston
May 5, 2025
Paul Liston, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully at his home in St. George, Utah, on May 5, 2025. A man whose life was defined by his unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, Paul’s kindness, gentleness, and sense of humor left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Raised in Cedar City and...
Gary Elmer Ferguson
May 1, 2025
Gary Elmer Ferguson, 73, passed peacefully at home in Washington, Utah on May 1, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife and children, after stubbornly meeting brain cancer head-on with strength, humor, and unshakable spirit—fighting with power and resolve until the very end. As a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gary returned to his Heavenly home.
Born on August 28,...
Marlan Lloyd Young
Apr 28, 2025
Marlan Lloyd Young was born to Sharon (Twitchell) Young and Willis Walter Young in Seattle, Washington on April 28, 1969. Marlan grew up one of 14 kids. As a child he was a little mischievous and always had a twinkle in his eye. Marlan loved to make people around him laugh as a prankster and a jokester. From a young...
Sidney D Shutt
Apr 20, 2025
Sidney Dale Shutt, age 87, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones in St George, Utah. He was born April 14, 1938, at home in Tieton, Washington. He was the oldest of five children. Sid grew up in Tacoma, Washington, where he graduated from Bethel High School. He then served a two-year mission in the Northern States...
Shirley Mae Duncan
Apr 14, 2025
Shirley Mae Duncan, 95, of St. George, Utah, passed away April, 14, 2025. Shirley was born March 4, 1930 to Lloyd and Florence (Adams) Wagnitz in Missoula, MT.
She graduated from Missoula County High School in 1948. Shirley married Richard (Dick) Duncan on January 8, 1949. The couple made their home in Missoula until 1960 when they moved to Seeley Lake,...
Neal Kimball Mower
Apr 14, 2025
Neal Kimball Mower was born on June 2, 1957, in Dragerton, Utah, the firstborn child of Gloria Taylor Mower and Melvin Kimball Mower. Raised in the peaceful town of North Logan, Neal developed a lifelong love for the outdoors from a young age. Whether it was hiking the backcountry, casting a line in a quiet stream, or heading into the...
Helen Lovice Mackay
Apr 13, 2025
Helen Lovice Mackay, 89, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, in St. George, Utah.
Helen, known as Lovice, was born on October 30, 1935, in Fullerton, California and was the only child of Henry and Sidney Chisam. Due to her father’s career, Lovice moved quite frequently throughout her childhood, living as far south as National...
Willard Ray White
Apr 11, 2025
Willard Ray White, a devoted and hardworking husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, at the age of 97, in St. George, Utah. Born on October 25, 1927, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Willard led a life marked by service, dedication, and faith.
From a young age, Willard exemplified the virtues of diligence and community spirit,...
Rees Philip Jackson
Apr 5, 2025
Rees Philip Jackson September 28, 1950 – April 5, 2025
With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Rees Philip Jackson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left this world on the evening of Saturday, April 5, 2025. He passed peacefully in his St. George, Utah home, held close by the love of his family, after...
Judy Kaye Altman
Mar 23, 2025
Judy Kaye Altman, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on a beautifulSunday afternoon, March 23, 2025, in St. George, Utah. She was born on December 10, 1941, to Eugene Smith and LaRue Kunz and was lovingly raised by LaRue and her stepfather, Jay Spencer.
Judy is survived by her devoted sister, Barbara Martin, and Barbara’s loving family, who were a constant...
Brandi Severson
Mar 22, 2025
Brandi Severson passed away at her home in St. George, Utah on March 22, 2025. She was 53 years old.
Brandi was a loving mother of 4 children, Olivia, Grayce, Jak and Fletcher.
Brandi was a spirit of pure love and fierceness. She will be often thought of for her love of nature, especially the wild flowers and red rocks of St....
