Obituaries

Kevin Irel Nance

Kevin Irel Nance

Mar 8, 2026

Kevin Irel Nance was born on July 28, 1954, in Ogden, Utah. He passed away from failing health issues on March 8, 2026 at the age of 71. Kevin resided in Syracuse for 25 years before making West Point his home for the past 47 years.

Kevin graduated from Clearfield High School in 1972. He then worked for RC Willey for...

Daryl Jolene Vandehei

Daryl Jolene Vandehei

Mar 7, 2026

Daryl Jolene Vandehei, age 87, of West Haven, Utah, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, surrounded by her beloved husband, Jack Vandehei, and loved ones.

Daryl was born on August 6, 1938, in Ogden, Utah, to Syble Evon Wheler and Joseph Smith Lowther, Jr. She was raised in Ogden and attended Weber High School.

Daryl married Jack Vandehei on January 26,...

Douglas Eugene Hancock

Douglas Eugene Hancock

Mar 6, 2026

Doug, 95, passed away on March 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by people who loved him. He was born on August 6, 1930, in Ogden, Utah, to Winfield E. and Almira Rynearson Wright Hancock. He lived his entire life in Ogden and graduated from Ogden High School as a gifted Cornetist in 1948. Doug served in the U.S. Navy...

Eva Marie Shaffer Hanley

Eva Marie Shaffer Hanley

Mar 6, 2026

Eva Marie Hanley (née Shaffer), 74, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026. She was born on August 24, 1951.

Eva faced profound challenges early in life. Her father passed away when she was just eleven years old, and she spent much of the remainder of her childhood in children’s homes. Despite these hardships, Eva carried a resilient spirit and a...

Zachary Keith Dearden

Zachary Keith Dearden

2026

Zachary Keith Dearden passed away on March 5, 2026, surrounded by family. He was the son of Kent Dearden (deceased) and Rhonda Dearden Adams.

Zachary is survived by his children, Katie (Dearden) Burns and Keith Dearden; and his siblings, Ryan (Luci), Jeremy (Becky), Stephanie (TJ), Jacob (Julia), Seth (Kayla), and Josh (Heather), Chad (Jen) Bitton, and Tyler (Anya) Bitton.

Arrangements entrusted to...

David Adam Gibson

David Adam Gibson

Mar 5, 2026

David Adam Gibson passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, in Kaysville, UT due to complications related to Frontotemporal Dementia.

He was born in Oakland, California on August 6, 1965, and was adopted by George and Sandra Gibson a few days later. He enjoyed being part of a large family, working on their 5 acre “farm”, milking cows every morning and...

James Ray McBryde

James Ray McBryde

Mar 5, 2026

Senior Master Sergeant (Ret) James Ray (Ray) McBryde completed his assignment here on earth in the early morning hours of 5 March 2026. He served 94 honorable years.

Ray was born in Rose Hill, Covington County, Alabama on 14 December 1931. He always claimed he beat his twin sister Faye by at least a minute! His mother Minnie Belle McBryde never...

Sherrie Winegar Bateman

Sherrie Winegar Bateman

Mar 4, 2026

Sherrie Winegar Bateman beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt and dear friend returned home to our Heavenly Father on March 4th, 2026, at the age of 79. Though our hearts ache at her passing, we also find comfort in the eternal truths she lived by and the knowledge that families can be together again.

Sherrie was born on July 18th, 1946, in Salt...

Karen Rhonda Willie Worthen

Karen Rhonda Willie Worthen

Mar 4, 2026

On a peaceful night promising the renewal of Spring and all its vibrancy, Karen Rhonda Willie Worthen, achieved rest at the age of 63, surrounded by her family.

Karen led a very challenging life beginning as a young adult. Her earthly trials were many, however, she pursued an education, some hopes and dreams, and knew the joy of motherhood. Being called...

Zachary Michael Lovato

Zachary Michael Lovato

Mar 3, 2026

Forever In Our Hearts

Zachary Michael Lovato was born April 23, 1996 and passed away March 3, 2026 unexpectedly in a car accident.

Zac devoted himself to everyone he loved and cared about, he thought of so much more than himself. He was a lover of the mountains, nature, taking pictures of flowers, and a carefree man, he worshipped God. He loved...

Nancy Kay (Keller) Whitley

Nancy Kay (Keller) Whitley

Mar 3, 2026

Nancy Kay Whitley, 86, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, in Ogden, Utah, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 13, 1939, in Salt Lake City to Louis and Catherine Keller. Nancy lived a life devoted to her family, community, and country. Her kindness, creativity, and quiet strength will continue to bless generations to come.

Nancy graciously accepted every...

Shawnna Perkins Sugihara

Shawnna Perkins Sugihara

Mar 2, 2026

Shawnna Sugihara entered eternal life on March 2, 2026, at the age of 68. She was born on August 1, 1957, in Boise, Idaho, to William Courtney Perkins and Sharon (Blood) Perkins. She grew up in Layton, Utah, alongside her siblings.

Shawnna graduated from Layton High School in 1975 and continued her education at Weber State College, where she earned her...

John B Graham

John B Graham

Mar 2, 2026

John B. Graham, a figure of warmth and humor, departed this life on March 2, 2026, at his home, encircled by the love of his family. Born in Sterling, Illinois, on August 21, 1955, John was a man whose laughter could light up a room, renowned for his dry wit and a penchant for practical jokes that endeared him to...

Frederick "Rick" Ivar Bjerke

Frederick "Rick" Ivar Bjerke

Mar 1, 2026

Frederick “Rick” Ivar Bjerke, 79, of North Ogden, Utah, passed away at McKay-Dee Hospital on March 1, 2026, following a brief illness, surrounded by his family.

Rick was born in Dallas, Texas, on June 27, 1946, to Gudbrand Bjerke and Helen Lucille Kidd. He completed all of his schooling in Dallas and graduated from Sunset High School, where he was active...

Dennis Craig Howey Jr.

Dennis Craig Howey Jr.

Mar 1, 2026



With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life built on hard work, loyalty and enduring love, we sadly announce the passing of Denny (Dennis Craig Howey Jr), our warrior who fought cancer so bravely until his final breath on March 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Denny was born May 30, 1973, in Bountiful Utah. He was preceded in...

Clint S. Craig

Clint S. Craig

Mar 1, 2026

Clint S. Craig was a figure of warmth and humor who departed this life on March 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.

Clint was born on October 18, 1940, in Ogden, Utah. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, and friend. His laughter, steady presence, and deep love for his family will never be forgotten.

He loved his...

Elden Thomas Knighton

Elden Thomas Knighton

Mar 1, 2026

Elden Thomas Knighton, age 65, passed away on March 1, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Elden was born on May 18, 1960, in Ames, Story, Iowa, to John Thomas and Yvonne Marian Ballif Knighton. His family moved to Utah shortly after he was born where he grew up in West Point in a home filled with love, laughter and...

David Benjamin Zorko

David Benjamin Zorko

Feb 28, 2026

David Benjamin Zorko was born in Bountiful, Utah, to Rudolph aka Rudy Zorko and Teri Evert Zorko, on March 22, 1985, their first born and only son. He grew up in Syracuse and Kaysville, Utah. After graduation Dave worked for Aire Tech, Inc, Build Tech, Inc., and Zorko Property Management.

Dave was the hardest working person you would ever meet. Throughout...

Jeffrey Lysle Fleming

Jeffrey Lysle Fleming

Feb 28, 2026

Jeffrey Lysle Fleming passed away at his home in Pleasant View, Utah on February 28, 2026, at the age of 53. He was born on January 31, 1973, in Logan, Utah. He was the youngest child of Richard Harris and Cleo Seamons Fleming.

Jeff married Bridgett Lee Olsen on November 9, 1996. Together they had a son, Brodix Jeffrey. They later...

Kathryn Ruth Fielding

Kathryn Ruth Fielding

Feb 27, 2026

“All you need is faith, trust, and a little pixie dust.” – Peter Pan 

Kathryn Ruth Fielding, better known and deeply loved as Kathy, found her “second star to the right” on February 27, 2026, passing away due to complications following a liver transplant. True to her youthful spirit, it feels only fitting to say she simply flew off to Neverland. 

Kathy...