Obituaries

James Eddie Wells

James Eddie Wells

Feb 10, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Eddie Wells, affectionately known as Jim, who departed this world peacefully on February 10, 2026, at his cherished home in Willard, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on July 11, 1955, in Ogden, Jim was a remarkable soul whose gentle spirit and unwavering love for family left an...

Sue Taylor Butcher

Sue Taylor Butcher

Feb 9, 2026

Sue Taylor Butcher, affectionately known as Suzy Q, has taken her last breath on February 9, 2026, at her home, no doubt scolding the angels for not wearing sequins. Born in the fabulous year of 1947 in the equally fabulous Ogden, Sue was a force of nature, ever the life of the party and always ready with that contagious laugh...

Brandon Troy Petersen

Brandon Troy Petersen

Feb 9, 2026

Brandon Petersen, 41, of Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, February 9, 2026, at Holy Cross Davis Hospital in Layton, where he was surrounded by his loving family.

Born April 22, 1984, in Ogden, Utah, Brandon was the eldest of two children of Tamera Balliett.

Raised in West Haven and schooled in Roy, he graduated from Roy High School in 2002.

After...

Kevin Roy Marquardt

Kevin Roy Marquardt

Feb 8, 2026

Kevin Roy Marquardt passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the age of 68. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife Rebecca, his daughters Lisa, Devon, Teala, Paula, and Tiffany, 14 grandchildren, one great grandchild, two sisters, and one brother.

He was a man of strong opinion and a love for...

Carole Jean Ivie

Carole Jean Ivie

Feb 7, 2026

Carole Jean Beardall Ivie, 91, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Clearfield, Utah. She was born on July 5, 1934, in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was the middle child, and only daughter of  Wallace Clyde and Florence Lloyd Beardall. She grew up in Springville, Utah and graduated from Springville High.

Soon after graduation, she married her sweetheart, Richard Peterson...

Martha Bray

Martha Bray

Feb 7, 2026

Martha Bray passed away peacefully in her home in Clearfield, Utah, on February 7, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born in Hamlin, Texas on January 23, 1937 to Ira and Clarice Butler Sr. She lived in Hamlin until she was 25 years old. She married the love of her life Roy L. Bray Sr. on June 17,...

Walter Eugune Northam II

Walter Eugune Northam II

Feb 6, 2026

Walter Eugene Northam, II, 80, of Riverdale, was found to have passed away in his home on February 6, 2026. Born March 26, 1945, in Elkhart, Indiana, Walt was the oldest of two children of Walter Eugene, Sr. and Velma Leigh Myers Northam. Raised and schooled in Indiana and later Redlands, California, where he graduated from high school, Walt eventually...

Sandra N West

Sandra N West

Feb 5, 2026

Sandra Norseth West, also lovingly known as “Marna,” passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at the age of 85.

She was born on August 14, 1940, in Ogden, Utah, to loving parents Ernest H. and Olea Norseth. She graduated from Weber High School in 1958.

Sandra married Gary Christensen in 1959. They later divorced. She married Nayland West in 1972. They...

Frances Powell

Frances Powell

Feb 5, 2026



Frances (Crapo) Powell

Frances (Crapo) Powell, age 90, returned home to her Father in Heaven on February 5, 2026, at Creekside Assisted Living in Bountiful, Utah. She was born on September 5, 1935, in Vernal, Utah, the daughter of Lloyd Henry Crapo and Linnie (Cook) Crapo.

She graduated from Provo High School and moved to Price, Utah, where she met and married...

Mardee Wayment Hagen

Mardee Wayment Hagen

Feb 5, 2026

Mardee Hagen passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the age of 84. She passed due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease which she battled for several years.

She leaves behind her son, Tobin and her grandchildren, Kaira and Archer. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law, Sue, whom she loved as both a sister and best friend; her nieces, Aliesha (Matt)...

Margaret C. Silva Ledesma

Margaret C. Silva Ledesma

Feb 5, 2026

Died February 5th, 2026 peacefully at her home surrounded by family in Layton, Utah at the age of 95.

Born December 3rd, 1930 to Joe and Mary Silva. She married Tony V. Ledesma in 1951 and later divorced in 1969.

She attended Columbia school house on Ash Mesa and graduated from Oletha High school in Colorado.

She worked for the IRS in Ogden...

Jeffrey Orson Hollist

Jeffrey Orson Hollist

Feb 5, 2026

Jeffrey Orson Hollist, 82, of Kaysville Utah, died peacefully in his home on February 5, 2026, with his wife by his side.

Jeff was born in Brigham City, Utah, on November 16, 1943, to Orson LeRoy and Jennie Brown Hollist. He was the sixth of the ten Hollist children. His family moved to Kaysville when he was in first grade. He...

Lowell Reese Turley

Lowell Reese Turley

Feb 4, 2026

Reese was born March 19, 1933, son of Walter Boyd and Edna Pickett Turley at the hospital in Tremonton Utah. They lived at East Factory Street, about 400 East and 90 North. Walter was involved in a farming accident soon after Reese’s birth, where a tractor rolled over on him. He was found by a stranger who had followed an...

Jaime Alonso Espinoza Rubio

Jaime Alonso Espinoza Rubio

Feb 4, 2026

Jaime Alonso Espinoza Rubio passed away at the age of 49 in Roy, Utah. A devoted father, husband, son, brother, and friend.

Jaime met God on February 4, 2026. Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, on April 12, 1976, son of Manuel Espinoza and Camerina Rubio.

He stood out in his rigorous work ethic; a man of his word—loyal, hardworking, humble, joyful, and the...

Jeanne Griffin Gallegos

Jeanne Griffin Gallegos

Feb 3, 2026

Jeanne passed away peacefully, February 3, 2026 in Sunset, Utah.

She grew up in Morgan, Round Valley, and Ogden areas. She was the oldest of 11 siblings. She was married to Louis M. Gallegos. They had seven children, 18 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren!

Tom Gallegos, Elaine (Jim) Tharp, Faye Burns, Gloria (Eldon) Messersmith, Dan (Lori) Gallegos, Rose Marie Gallegos, and Dean...

Mona Rose Asay Ellis

Mona Rose Asay Ellis

Feb 3, 2026

Mona Rose Asay Ellis passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 98, as a result of so many birthdays. She never imagined she would live so long. Mona was born April 15, 1927, in Kiz, Carbon County, Utah. She was the 11th child and the 6th daughter born to Isaac Allan and Emma Lucinda Gillespie Asay. She...

Cherylanne Mannhalter

Cherylanne Mannhalter

Feb 2, 2026

Cherylanne Mannhalter left us unexpectedly on February 2, 2026, from the comfort of her home in North Salt Lake, Utah, at the age of 54. She was born on November 29, 1971, in San Antonio, Texas.

Anyone who knew Cherylanne knew the size of her heart and the depth of her love for those around her. She greeted everyone the same...

LoyDeen (Hess) Howell

LoyDeen (Hess) Howell

Feb 2, 2026



LoyDeen Hess Howell, 85, of Farmington, Utah, passed away unexpectedly at home in the early morning hours of February 2, 2026.

LoyDeen was born April 22, 1940, in Farmington, Utah, to George Lloyd Hess and Sarah Ruth Turner Hess. She was raised in Farmington and graduated from Davis High School in 1958. She met her future husband, Richard Melville Howell, while...

LaReah June Wright

LaReah June Wright

Feb 1, 2026

On Sunday February 1, 2026, at the age of 94 years, Mrs. LaReah June Wright peacefully passed away at the Apple Village Assisted Living facility in Layton, UT. As the inevitable end of her mortal life drew near, she was indeed surrounded by the love of her family members until the time came as her spirit rose again, walking into...

Rick Monroe Frazier

Rick Monroe Frazier

Feb 1, 2026

Rick Monroe Frazier, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 1, 2026, surrounded by family.

Rick was born on June 6, 1954, in Coalville, Utah to Ray T. Frazier and Jeanette Franson. Rick was all boy; he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Athletic at an early age, Rick had a passion for football, first at Bonneville High School...