Obituaries
Evelyn Brown Warby
Sep 19, 2025
On September 19, 2025, our sweet mom, grandma, and friend, Evelyn Brown Warby, passed away at age 90. She left this world just as she lived in it—full of love, laughter, and surrounded by family.
She was born on May 4, 1935, in Springville, Utah, at her Grandma Brown’s home. Evelyn was the first child of Glenn W. Brown and Francis...
Darleen Banks Jones
Sep 19, 2025
Our beloved mother, Darleen Banks Jones, returned to her heavenly home on September 19, 2025, at the age of 79. Darleen was born on August 5, 1946, in Cedar City, Utah, to Sidney Robert and Mary Tait Banks. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend.
Darleen has always been a nurturer. As the oldest sister of...
Thelma Lou Mahoney Toupin
Sep 17, 2025
Thelma Lou Mahoney Toupin, 96, passed away at her daughter’s home in Washington, Utah on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. She was born on June 12, 1929, in Albion, Idaho, to Curtis G. and Zalona P (Smith) Mahoney. She graduated from Albion High and later attended Albion State Normal School where she received an associate degree in teaching.
Thelma married the love...
Darnel L Haney
Sep 17, 2025
Ogden — Darnel L Haney, 88, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in Farmington, Utah, surrounded by his family.
Darnel was born on February 6, 1937, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Walker Lee and Pearlie Marie Johnson Haney.
He graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1956, where he was one...
Barbara Grant Leavitt
Sep 17, 2025
Barbara Grant Leavitt, a beloved sister, cherished friend, and an extraordinary individual, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at her lifelong home in Ogden, Utah. Born on April 22, 1946, Barbara was an indelible part of the community, known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit.
Barbara devoted much of her working life as a QA inspector for Fresenius, where...
Richard Allen Vogeler
Sep 16, 2025
Richard (Rick) Allen Vogeler, 61, passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2025. He was born in Salt Lake City on November 4, 1963, to David Howard Vogeler and Penny Lees Vogeler.
Rick graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1982, then worked at McDonnell Douglas as a Team Lead Airframe Mechanic for several years. His subsequent career paths ultimately led him to...
Dwight Lee Martin
Sep 16, 2025
Dwight Lee Martin was born November 3, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri to Don Martin and Dorothy Patricia Cutty.
He has three sisters Donna Everett, Sarah Robey, and Debra Martin, all who live in West Frankfort, Illinois. Dwight was raised in West Frankfort and went by the nickname “Buster” all his life by his family. He also has many nieces and...
Wilma Jean Dickerson Upchurch
Sep 16, 2025
Wilma Jean Dickerson Upchurch, 93, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Charles Darwin Dickerson and Margaret Susan (Wilson) Dickerson, she was the youngest of five children.
Wilma grew up on the family farm. She had fond memories running around with her brother Hank, eating dandelions and fresh picked tomatoes.
Around 1950, Wilma moved from Indiana to...
Betty Ann Ray
Sep 16, 2025
Betty Ann Ray (Stewart) passed away on September 16th in Clearfield, Utah.
Born June 21st, 1944, to Doyle Stewart and Thelma Johnson in Canton, TX.
She leaves behind 3 children and their families. Jeff from Texas, Narissa from Michigan, and Ronald from Utah. She had many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She joins her mother and father, sister Helen, husband Glenn and son William.
Friends...
Theodore G Schmidt Jr.
Sep 15, 2025
Theodore G. “Ted” Schmidt, Jr., 99, of Salt Lake City, passed away peacefully at home Monday, September 15, 2025. He was married to Elizabeth Ellis Schmidt for 60 years; she passed away in 2012. Ted was born September 4, 1926, in Bottineau, North Dakota. The eldest child of Marion Mackay Schmidt and Theodore G. Schmidt, Sr., he was delivered by...
Sgt Eric Michael Hogarth
Sep 15, 2025
Sgt Eric Michael Hogarth, 23, passed suddenly on September 15, 2025, in Havelock, North Carolina. Born January 25, 2002, in Lancaster, California, Eric was a very accomplished Marine, amazing father, the best husband, and the son every parent wants.
He is survived by his wife Madison, daughters Nala (2) and Brandy (7 months), parents Eric and Crystal, sister Cyrsten, Grandmother Christine...
L. Ray Wright
Sep 15, 2025
Lawrence Ray Wright, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Monday, September 15, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on September 14, 1947, in Ogden, Utah, he was the son of Leonard Harper and Ada Belle Barney Wright.
A lifelong resident of the Ogden area, Ray grew up with deep roots in his community....
Valerie Bowles
Sep 14, 2025
Valerie Bowles, 69, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully in her home on September 14, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1956, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Janelle Larsen and Virgil Lawrence. Later, Janelle married Monty Montague, who became another wonderful father figure in Valerie’s life. Virgil later married Donna Jean Murphy, who also cared deeply for Valerie.
Valerie married...
Benjamin S. Love
Sep 14, 2025
A wonderful son, brother, husband, father, and friend, Benjamin S. Love passed away at home, in Layton, Utah, on September 14, 2025 from pancreatic cancer at the age of 51. He was born May 1, 1974, to Claudia Stromberg and Keith Love. Ben grew up in South Weber, Utah.
At a young age he started working at the farm of his...
Carson Michael Mills
Sep 14, 2025
Carson Michael Mills passed away September 14, 2025, after a long courageous battle with DIPG, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
He was born on April 14, 2005 to Jeffrey and Nicole Mills in Ogden, Utah. He was the baby of the family and was adored by his parents and three sisters. Having a special relationship with each one.
Growing up, his...
Mary Louise Read
Sep 13, 2025
Mary Louise Read passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 87 in Ogden, Utah.
Mary was born on February 25, 1938, in San Francisco, California to Myrtle Beatrice Coggins Utschig and John Louis Utschig, Jr. She was the 4th of 5 children and grew up in San Mateo, California.
She attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah in 1956...
Delroy 'Neil' Saunders
Sep 13, 2025
Delroy Neil Saunders returned to his heavenly home on September 13, 2025, one day before his 86th birthday. He was born on September 14, 1939, in Ogden, UT, to Delroy Naylor and Leona Christensen Saunders.
Neil attended Weber High School and Weber State College. As a college student, he also attended the Ogden Institute of Religion and participated in its choir,...
Barbara Jean Velasquez
Sep 13, 2025
Barbara Jean Velasquez, 95, a loving and devoted mother and grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 13th, at Hidden Valley. She was born May 24, 1930 in Diamondville, Wyoming to Peter Paul and Yolanda Moro Lenzi.
On January 30, 1954, Barbara married Jose Velasquez, with whom she had 3 sons, Joseph, Peter Paul, Danny, and one daughter,...
Tyler Joseph Holben
Sep 13, 2025
It is with deep deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Tyler Joesph Holben, our adored son, our cherished brother and our dearest friend. Forever 36 Tyler passed away on September 13th 2025.
To know Ty was to love him. Always there no matter what no questions asked to lend a helping hand or to let you bend his ear,...
Gary Shoji Miya
Sep 11, 2025
We are sad to announce the unexpected passing of Gary Shoji Miya, 80, who left us on September 11, 2025. Gary resided in Plano, TX, and will be remembered by family and friends as a funny, kind, gentle and loyal soul.
Born on September 14, 1944, in Ogden, UT, Gary was the youngest of five siblings born to Manji Miya and...


