Obituaries

Shirley Irene Holmgren Meldrum

Shirley Irene Holmgren Meldrum

May 17, 2026

Shirley Irene Holmgren Meldrum passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on March 5, 1933, in Tremonton, Utah, to Delbert Kenneth Holmgren and Elaine Hokanson. She grew up with a deep love for her family, the land, and the simple joys of country life, and she carried those values with her throughout...

Phyllis Anne VanWinkle Spangenthal

Phyllis Anne VanWinkle Spangenthal

May 15, 2026

Phyllis Anne VanWinkle Spangenthal was born in Omaha, Nebraska in December 1942 to Clifford VanWinkle and Matilda “Skip” Foral. A devout Catholic, a devoted wife and mother, and a woman of extraordinary character, Phyllis lived a life defined by faith, family, service, and love.

From an early age, Phyllis distinguished herself through intellect and spirit. She graduated as Valedictorian of her...

Nancy Corbett

Nancy Corbett

May 14, 2026

Nancy Linda Edwards Coverdell Corbett

September 5, 1947 – May 14, 2026

Nancy Linda Edwards Coverdell Corbett, age 78, passed away on May 14, 2026, in Ogden, Utah, surrounded by the love of her family and the many lives she touched throughout her remarkable life.

Nancy was born on September 5, 1947, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to James John Edwards and Svea Stenwall Edwards....

Lynn W. Harris

Lynn W. Harris

May 14, 2026

Lynn W. Harris, a dearly loved husband, father, grandpa and friend passed away peacefully at his home on May 14, 2026, at the age of 95.

Lynn was born on November 28, 1930, in American Fork, Utah. He grew up on a family farm with two brothers and three sisters during the depression where he learned the value of hard work...

Georgia Afton Ricks Richey

Georgia Afton Ricks Richey

May 14, 2026

Georgia Afton Ricks Richey, daughter of Ben E Ricks and Afton Wallace Bawden, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Thursday, May 14, 2026. Georgia was born, September 27, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Georgia was the fourth child of six and grew up in Centerville, Utah. Graduated from Viewmont High School in 1966 with honors, was the Sterling Scholar...

Roy L. Hassell

Roy L. Hassell

May 13, 2026

Roy L. Hassell passed away peacefully at his home on May 13, 2026. He was born in Ogden, Utah on July 16, 1935 to Mildred Taylor and Leonard Carl Hassell.

Roy had a wonderful childhood and loved sharing memories and stories of growing up as the youngest of three children. He took pride in the fact that he lived in the...

Reed B Hancock

Reed B Hancock

May 13, 2026

Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, Reed B Hancock, 91, passed away surrounded by family on the evening of Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Reed was born on August 24, 1934, in Ogden, Utah, the 5th child of Heber John and Laura May Blanch Hancock. He grew up on the family farm in West Weber, Utah, where he...

Richard William Jones II

Richard William Jones II

May 12, 2026

Richard William Jones II, passed away in Layton of a heart attack while doing his favorite activity yard work, on the 12th of May 2026. Rick was born on August 6, 1954, to parents Richard W Jones and Mary Louise Harrison in Syracuse, New York.

Rick attended Clearfield High School and joined the army after graduation, where he served during the...

Karen Hutchins Bingham

Karen Hutchins Bingham

May 12, 2026

North Ogden – Karen Hutchins Bingham, age 68, passed away May 12, 2026, in North Ogden. She was born January 14, 1958, in Ogden, the daughter of Spencer Keith and Roma Woodward Hutchins. She graduated from Los Altos High School in California; attended Weber State College; She received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology.

Karen married David Blaine Bingham in the Salt...

Catherine Louise Stringham

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...