Orlin James Black Sr.
Nov. 29, 1940 – June 12, 2019 Orlin James Black Sr. passed away June 12, 2019, in Colorado City, Arizona. He was born Nov. 29, 1940, to Leonard and Verna Colvin Black. He married April Dawn Bateman on...
View ArticleBetty Lee Ledbetter
July 15, 1929 – June 14, 2019 Betty Lee Ledbetter, 89, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, in St. George, Utah. She was born July 15, 1929, in Lancaster, California, to Ejnor and Oma Rupp Cook. Betty...
View ArticleEthan Peyton Robins
April 7, 2011 – June 17, 2019 Ethan Peyton Robins returned home to his heavenly Father while in his parents’ arms on June 17, 2019. Ethan was born on April 7, 2011. Ethan had a huge smile and big blue...
View ArticleOf Grave Concern: Discovering truth and enlightenment about life while caring...
FEATURE — A few years ago, I found myself standing six feet under in an occupied grave. Yes, you read that right, occupied. How I got there will be forthcoming. What I learned there was another matter....
View ArticleStella Hall Zaleski
Dec. 19, 1923 – June 20, 2019 Stella Hall Zaleski, daughter of Charles Merrill and Annabell DeMille Hall, was born Dec. 19, 1923, in Hurricane, Utah. She died June 20, 2019, in her home in Hurricane....
View ArticleNial K. McClellan
Oct. 25, 1930 – June 22, 2019 Nial K. McClellan was welcomed into Glenwood, Utah, as the seventh and youngest child of William Jeppie and Estelle Nielsen McClellan on Oct. 25, 1930. He had a very...
View ArticleLorna Hall Iverson
Nov. 18, 1925 – June 24, 2019 Lorna Hall Iverson, our dear mother, passed away June 24, 2019, in the Red Cliff Care Center in St. George, Utah. She was the daughter of George Albert Hall Jr. and Vera...
View ArticleSpilsbury Mortuary’s Come Unto Me statue offers hope and comfort that death...
FEATURE — Whether someone in the midst of grieving is looking for hope, consolation or answers to questions about the purpose of life, the owner of Spilsbury Mortuary says the Come Unto Me sculpture in...
View ArticleOf Grave Concern: And then there was one – but that was enough
FEATURE — I would like to introduce you to a wonderful friend from my past. Meet Matilda, a spunky and vivacious gem of 89 years. Our friendship was unexpected to say the least, and where we met and...
View ArticleJennie Taylor, wife of North Ogden mayor killed in Afghanistan, to speak at...
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — When U.S. Army Maj. Brent Taylor received orders to leave on his fourth deployment to the Middle East in January 2018, he didn’t hesitate. The North Ogden mayor’s loyalty to...
View ArticleGold star widow Jennie Taylor reflects on how to demonstrate that veterans’...
ST. GEORGE — On a day when Americans came together to honor veterans for their service for our country, gold star widow Jennie Taylor asked an intimate gathering in St. George whether the sacrifices...
View ArticleAsk a Local Expert: What are the top 5 questions to ask when considering...
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — One of the questions the staff at Spilsbury Mortuary often receives as they are serving Southern Utah families is “What is the best way to find a hospice provider?” For those...
View ArticleAsk a Local Expert: What is the best way to celebrate the life of someone...
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Because of the numerous possibilities and details to consider when a loved one passes on, a funeral-planning professional can be a great resource to help sort things out. “This...
View Article‘A wonderful, magical Christmas’: Spilsbury Mortuary now accepting Toys for...
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — As a challenging year comes to a close, Spilsbury Mortuary is seeking to ease the burden on struggling families during the holidays. Along these lines, they have once again...
View ArticlePlanning a meaningful celebration of life for loved ones with the help of...
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Milestones throughout our lives are marked with celebrations – birthdays, graduations, weddings, anniversaries. When words fail, we rely on ceremony to honor and appreciate...
View ArticleThatcher Robb Welker
March 10, 2004 – July 20, 2021 Thatcher Robb Welker, 17, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He was born the March 10, 2004, in Flagstaff, Arizona, to Ryan Welker and Jennifer Robb. Thatcher was an...
View ArticleUdell Snow Anderson
Feb. 26, 1934 – July 28, 2021 Udell Snow Anderson, 87, of St. George, Utah passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He was born Feb. 26, 1934, in Ephraim, Utah to Janet Snow and Francis Anderson. He...
View ArticleDavid Lee Roy Lemasters
Oct. 7, 1983 – July 29, 2021 David Lee Roy Lemasters returned home to his Heavenly Father on July 29, 2021. He was born on Oct. 7, 1983, to James L. Lemasters II and Vikki V. Lockhart in Montclair,...
View ArticlePhyllis Foremaster Wittwer
Jan. 11, 1928 – Aug. 1, 2021 Phyllis Foremaster Wittwer, age 93, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in St. George, Utah. Phyllis was born on Jan 11, 1928, in...
View ArticleHeber Cottam Jones
Aug. 7, 1934 – Aug. 3, 2021 Heber Cottam Jones, noted Washington County Historian and Educator, lost his courageous battle with cancer Aug. 3, 2021 surrounded by family at his home in St. George....
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