Obituaries
Catherine Louise Stringham
May 12, 2026
Catherine Louise Paulsen Stringham, 77, of Richfield, Utah, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, after living a valiant life filled with faith, service, and love.
Born January 8, 1949, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Cathy was the first child of Claron O. and Barbara G. Paulsen. She carried with her a deep heritage of righteous ancestors who sacrificed much to...
Marlene Smith Stark
May 11, 2026
Marlene Stark passed away in Ogden, Utah on May 11, 2026, at the age of 93. Marlene was a New Year’s Day baby, born on January 1, 1933, in Ogden, Utah to Virgil Obry Smith and Ireta Viola Jaques. She was educated in the Ogden City School District.
Marlene married Reid O. Stark on January 6, 1951, in Ogden. On May...
Joan Tayler Rhead
May 11, 2026
Joan Tayler Rhead passed away peacefully at her home on May 11, 2026, at the age of 92. She was born on March 29, 1934, in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. She reflected fondly of her early years in Canada with her family where she developed a strong testimony of her Savior and a desire to serve Him. She graduated at...
William Scott Duncan
May 10, 2026
William Scott Duncan passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Rocky Mountain Care in Clearfield Utah,
Scott was born on October 14, 1951 to James, Richard Duncan and Shirley Rose Garrard Duncan in Ogden Utah.
He attended Wilson Lane school in Weber county which he loved and has made many great friends that he has kept in contact with throughout the...
James Gordon Felt
May 10, 2026
James (Jim, Jimmy, Jimbo, Woodrow, the Real Cowboy) Gordon Felt, 82 years old, was born February 17, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois. He passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at McKay Dee Hospital from complications of a heart attack while mountain biking earlier in the week. He was doing what he loved. He was itching to break in his new tires...
Gary R. Wells
May 10, 2026
Dr. Gary Ray J. Wells, 88, a beloved husband, father, uncle, grandpa, and great‑grandpa, passed away on May 10, 2026, following unexpected medical complications from fractured hip surgery.
Gary was born on January 29, 1938, in Pocatello, Idaho, the youngest of six children born to Ray Jonathan and Beulah Violet Gravatt Wells. Although Gary’s mother passed away when he was thirteen,...
Norma Wright Buchanan
May 10, 2026
Norma Wright Buchanan, a beacon of strength, love, and unwavering commitment, passed peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026, in her cherished hometown of Ogden, Utah. Born on March 16, 1931, Norma’s life was a vivid tapestry woven with spirited determination, deep family devotion, and a steadfast dedication to community and faith.
A native daughter of Ogden, she received her early...
Tommy Alan Rivera Bettini
May 10, 2026
Tommy Alan Rivera Bettini, 43, passed away on May 10, 2026, in Ogden, Utah. He was born on March 31, 1983, in Santiago, Chile, to Juan Carlos and Beatriz Rivera.
Tommy is survived by his loving parents, Juan Carlos and Beatriz Rivera; his siblings, Nicole, Kevin, and Andy; his bonus brothers, Fredi and Dakota; his grandmother, Magdalena; his uncles, Cristian, Pablo,...
SMSgt William "Bill" Grant Cochran
May 9, 2026
Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret.) • Loving Father • Devoted Papa • American Patriot
William “Bill” Grant Cochran passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 9, 2026, surrounded by the warmth of family in the Clinton, Utah home he shared with his son. He was 66 years old. Born on February 13, 1960, at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas,...
Eugene LeRoy Anderson
May 9, 2026
Eugene LeRoy Anderson, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather — known affectionately as Gene — passed away unexpectedly at the age of 86 on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Holy Cross Hospital in Layton, Utah. Earlier that day he had suffered a head injury from a fall at his Sunset, Utah home. His loving family members include his devoted wife,...
Allison Bjerke
May 9, 2026
Allison Smith Bjerke
Allison Bjerke, 52, of North Salt Lake, Utah passed away May 9, 2026, following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Allison was born in Ogden, Utah on July 3, 1973 to Jaye Brigham Smith and Bonnie Jean Starr. She completed her schooling in Ogden, graduating from Ogden High School in 1991. In high school she was Drama Sterling Scholar and...
Stephen "Nip" Ray Nipper
May 8, 2026
Stephen Ray Nipper, known to everyone simply as “Nip,” passed away on May 8, 2026, just weeks shy of his 73rd birthday. He was born in Akron, Ohio, to Albert Day Nipper and Thelma Jean Macolm, Nip lived a life defined by steady patience, a positive spirit, and an ability to strike up a conversation with anyone he met.
In 1972,...
Lynda Slater Stark
May 8, 2026
Lynda Slater Stark, age 80, passed away peacefully in the care of her family on May 8, 2026.
Born on February 14, 1946, in Ogden, Utah, Lynda was the youngest daughter of Erma and W. Everett Slater. She graduated from Weber High School and later earned her teaching degree from Weber State College, beginning an illustrious career as an educator that...
Marjane J Vaughn
May 8, 2026
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Lovina Marjane Jorgensen Vaughn — known to all who loved her as Marjane — passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Ogden, Utah, on May 8, 2026, at the age of 92.
Marjane was born on October 12, 1933, in Logan, Cache County, Utah, to Elvin Christian and Margaret Allen...
Samuel Taylor Evans
May 8, 2026
Samuel Taylor Evans was born Nov. 20, 1944, to parents Samuel Taylor Evans Sr. and Vesta Jensen. He spent his younger years growing up on a small farm in Willard, Utah. Life was simple.
As a teenager Sam had a passion for fast cars and would terrorize the streets of Box Elder during high school years. If you have noticed a...
Roy Albert Brayton
May 7, 2026
Roy Albert Brayton, a man whose life was a testament to dedication, versatility, and love for family, passed away on May 7, 2026. Born on March 5, 1948, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Roy's journey through life was marked by service, hard work, and the cherished memories he created with those around him.
Early in life, Roy lived in Coalville, and after...
David Glissmeyer Hart
May 7, 2026
David Glissmeyer Hart was born on January 11, 1942, in Salt Lake City. His parents were Heber L. and Rose G. Hart. He grew up in Bountiful, Utah where he attended Stoker School, South Davis Junior High and Bountiful High School. He loved sports, especially basketball, and enjoyed playing for his school teams over the years. He was a member...
Denton Robert Aschliman
May 6, 2026
Our beloved husband, dad, grandpa, and brother, Denton Robert Aschliman, passed away on May 6, 2026, following a courageous battle with dementia. He is now resting peacefully in the loving arms of his Heavenly Father.
Denton was born in Idaho Falls on December 11, 1951, to Robert Lee Aschliman and Nadine Brown Aschliman. An "Idaho boy" through and through, he spent...
Kevin Lee Lowder
May 5, 2026
On May 5th, 2026, Kevin Lee Lowder, 71, passed away peacefully in his home in Layton, Utah.
Kevin was born on March 19, 1955 to Ira Jay and Doris Rhees Lowder. He was driven by his intense curiosity about the natural world and how things work. His nickname, given to him by his good friends later in life, was “Tinker” because...
Gary Lee Larkins
May 5, 2026
Gary Lee Larkins, 83, passed away on May 5th, 2026, in South Ogden, Utah. Gary was born on January 26th,1943 to Clifton and Virginia Larkins in Kaysville, Utah.
Gary was the second of four children and was a hard worker from a young age. He mowed the lawn at his grandma’s house, worked alongside his family each year as they cut...


