Obituaries

Gary Holt Youngberg

Gary Holt Youngberg

Feb 19, 2026

Gary Holt Youngberg, born December 15, 1940, passed peacefully from this life, leaving behind a legacy of faith, devotion, and deep love for his family.

Gary was born in Ogden, Utah, to Cheston and Louise Youngberg and was raised in West Point, Utah. As a young man, he met the love of his life, Della, when she bravely stepped out of...

Holly Jane Cravens

Holly Jane Cravens

Feb 17, 2026

Holly Jane Cravens was born on July 17, 1984, in Bountiful, Utah. She was the 3rd daughter and fourth child of Kent and Vickie Cravens. She grew up as a happy child. Holly attended elementary and junior high school in Farmington and graduated from Davis H.S. in Kaysville. Holly took classes at Salt Lake Community College.

She was an avid backpacker...

Weldon Francis Jackson

Weldon Francis Jackson

Feb 16, 2026

Weldon Francis Jackson passed away peacefully at the age of 88 in St. George, Utah, not far from his childhood home, Fredonia, Arizona.

Weldon was born on July 20, 1937, in Kanab, Utah to Francis Weldon Jackson and Kathleen (Turner). He attended elementary and middle school in Fredonia, Arizona, and later, his family moved to Mesa, Arizona where he attended and...

James Larry Justensen

James Larry Justensen

Feb 16, 2026

James Larry Justensen of West Point, Utah, passed away on February 16, 2026, surrounded by members of his family. Born March 10, 1937, to Arthur and Elenora Justensen in Salt Lake City.

He married Dorothy Kay Tucker on November 18,1955. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.

Larry is survived by his 7 children and spouses, Scott (Michael), Doug...

John "Jack" Arley Byram

John "Jack" Arley Byram

Feb 15, 2026

John “Jack” Arley Byram, 78, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on February 15, 2026, at 6:03 p.m.

He was born April 9, 1947, to Arley John and Mary Ann Byram in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Jack joined the Air Force and retired from service and Travis Air Force Base as Master Sergeant in 1987. During this time, he met and...

Joan Louise Waggoner

Joan Louise Waggoner

Feb 14, 2026

Joan Louise (Smith) Waggoner, age 78, of Syracuse, Utah, returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father while sleeping on February 14, 2026. She was welcomed into the arms of her beloved Tom, the love of her life. Prior to her passing, her family here on Earth was able to spend time with her as she prepared to cross the veil.

Joan was...

Linda Maria Hartsgrove

Linda Maria Hartsgrove

Feb 13, 2026

Linda Maria Hartsgrove (née Christman), 74, of Washington Terrace, UT, passed away on February 13, 2026. Linda was born in Massachusetts to Henry and Mary Lou Christman on September 29, 1951.

She met George Hartsgrove in high school, and they married on October 18, 1970. They later moved to California to begin their own family and adventures.

Linda became a paraeducator and...

Nancy Ence Peterson

Nancy Ence Peterson

Feb 12, 2026

Nancy Ence Peterson, 80, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, in her home in Fruit Heights, Utah.

Nancy was born on March 28, 1945, in Salt Lake City, to Kendall and Robena Ence. She graduated with straight A’s from Davis High School, and attended Brigham Young University. She was a homemaker and at various times a librarian and substitute teacher...

Cynthia Sherrill Thomas Hansen, RN

Cynthia Sherrill Thomas Hansen, RN

Feb 12, 2026

Cynthia Sherrill Thomas Hansen died on February 12, 2026 at the age of 84 in her home in Kaysville, Utah, surrounded by her greatest treasure: her family. A steel magnolia, Cynthia was born on March 27, 1941, in Houston, Texas, to John Guy Sherrill, Jr. and Pauline Stephens. She was the eldest child of their three children with younger siblings,...

Felipe Rivera

Felipe Rivera

Feb 12, 2026

Felipe Rivera, 83, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at his home in Taylor, Utah, surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born on May 29, 1942, in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, to Celestino Rivera and Maria Marrero. Raised on a farm, Felipe learned the value of hard work at a young age. At 17, seeking greater opportunity, he moved to...

Mark Lynn Walton

Mark Lynn Walton

Feb 11, 2026

Mark Lynn Walton passed away at the age of 85 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Layton, Utah. He was born on November 28, 1940, in Salt Lake City to Orson Willis and Lucille Potter Walton.

Lynn grew up in his family’s orchards along Highway 89. As a young child, he survived a...

Sandy Josie Martinez Alderfer

Sandy Josie Martinez Alderfer

Feb 11, 2026

Sandy, 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and closest friends. Born on April 18, 1966, to Annabell Samora and Manuel Martinez, Sandy grew up cherishing her roots and later made her home in Utah, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Jim; her father, Manuel; her sisters, Michelle (Marshall) and...

Darrell George Smith

Darrell George Smith

Feb 11, 2026

Darrell George Smith, our family patriarch, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in his home on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.

Darrell was born August 23, 1941 in Armstead, Montana and was raised in Tremonton, Utah. Darrell was the oldest of six children born to George Sterling Smith (deceased)...

Darrell K Tanner

Darrell K Tanner

Feb 10, 2026

Darrell K Tanner, beloved husband and cowboy, passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2026. He was born on December 13, 1941, in Brigham City, Utah, to Herbert A. and Vera May Kimber Tanner. He was raised and educated in Grouse Creek, Utah, where his heart still resides. Darrell graduated from Box Elder High School and ran track while...

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...

Saundra Flint Child

Saundra Flint Child

Feb 9, 2026

Saundra Flint Child, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on April 19, 1943, to Glen Webster Flint and Lois Holt Flint. Saundra lived in West Point, Utah, her entire life.

She attended West Point Elementary, North Davis Junior High, and Davis High School, graduating in 1960. She later attended...

Jacqueline Chapman Brakey

Jacqueline Chapman Brakey

Feb 9, 2026

Jacqueline Chapman Brakey died February 9th, 2026, in the Lakeview Hospital, Bountiful, UT, next to her eternal companion. Jackie died after a year-long battle with cancer. She was born on December 4, 1971, to Jerry and Karen Chapman at Cedar City Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond. Her parents, Jerry and Karen. Her 4 sisters, Aubry, Katherine (Nathias), Stephanie...

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...

David George Hogarth III

David George Hogarth III

Feb 8, 2026

David George Hogarth III was born on October 22, 1942 to David George Hogarth Jr and Winifred Patricia Hogarth. David passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 83. He was surrounded by family, worship music, prayers and beautiful conversation as he went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

David was a devoted husband, of 62...