Local Obituaries for Families in Spanish Fork & Utah County

Apr 28, 2024

Hunter Jay Walker left this world on Sunday, April 28th due to an automobile accident.Hunter was born on July 31st, 1998 to Clint J. Walker and Nanette Jones Marshall.Hunter was an avid fisherman and a great jokester, always making people laugh and be happy. He was always the life of the party. He gave the best bear hugs and always...

Apr 20, 2024

In the tranquil hours at 5:30 am on April 20, 2024, Melvin Park Carter peacefully transitioned into his eternal rest. He drew his last breath at the young age of 80, just three days short of his 81st birthday. Born on April 23, 1943, Melvin's journey came to a close. He is leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished...

Apr 13, 2024

Norma West, age 65, passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2024 with her family by her side.She was born on July 28, 1958, to Ernest Ellsworth and Norma Davis in Payson, Utah.She was a beloved wife to the late Daniel West whom she married on January 5, 1979.Norma is survived by her four children; Ruby West  (Mike), Kelly...

Apr 7, 2024

Apr 5, 2024

Our beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, and grandma Trudy Peterson Cook returned to her Father in Heaven on Friday April 5th, 2024, after years of battling with Alzheimer’s. 

She was born March 9, 1958, to George and Theda Peterson in Rigby, ID. She graduated from Spanish Fork High School. 

Trudy married her eternal companion, Noel in 1995. Noel adopted Trudy’s daughter, Tasi...

Apr 5, 2024

Apr 4, 2024

It is with a mix of sadness and celebration that we remember the life of Hetty Schaeffer, who passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024 in Spanish Fork, Utah.Born in Padang, Padang City, West Sumatra, Indonesia on September 13, 1932, Hetty was the embodiment of dedication, humility, talent, and courage. These traits guided her through a life filled with richness...

Mar 22, 2024

Bobeta Mae Taylor Powell, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandma, great grandma, aunt, and friend passed away and returned home on March 22, 2024 in Spanish Fork, Utah.

The eldest of seven children, Bobeta was born in Ontario, Oregon on March 2, 1944, to Richard Taylor and Reta Pope. She was raised on a farm and knew the value and meaning of...

Mar 4, 2024

Our Beloved Husband, Father, Brother and Grandfather passed away leaving his earthly body peacefully with family by his side.Max was born May 5, 1940 to Melvin B Bennett and Elizabeth Miller Bennett. Max grew up with brothers and sisters: Gary, Melvin, Patricia, Lois, Lyn and Shelly. He married ShirLene Smith Sanderson on July 19, 1974 in Elko Nevada. Together they...

Feb 17, 2024

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Cynthia Anne Hoskisson Smith, age 79, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024. She is now reunited with her cherished husband, Michael.

Mom was born on December 1, 1944, in the Salt Lake City LDS Hospital. She is the youngest child of Clifford Arnison Hoskisson and Madelyn Faye Willis Hoskisson, and was the favorite grandchild for quite...

Feb 8, 2024

Steven L. White, 69, passed away on February 8th 2024 in Mapleton Utah after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Steve was born in Ogden Utah to his parents Stanley L. White and Florence Greenland White. He was the third of six children. He grew up in several states including Utah, Colorado, and Idaho.

 He served a mission for the Church...

Jan 25, 2024

Peggy Ann Underwood passed away January 25, 2024, after a short illness in Springville, Utah. She was born June 4, 1951 to Junior & Bonnie Williams Underwood in Spanish Fork, Utah. 

Peggy’s school years were spent in Springville, Tooele and Provo, where the friends she made lasted a lifetime. She married John Cobbley in 1968 they had a daughter Sabrina Lee,...

Jan 16, 2024

Heber Eugene Brereton of Spring Lake passed away on January 16, 2024.Gene was born on August 24, 1940 in Payson, Utah to Howard Eugene (Johnny) and Helen Audene Reed Brereton.He grew up in Lakeview and graduated from Orem High School. He served in the Army. He worked many years at Provo City Power and retired from UTA.He married Julia Jane...

Jan 15, 2024

 

David passed away on January 15th 2024 of natural causes in his home in Spanish Fork, Utah. David was born in Bangor Maine on March 24th 1978.David was a loving son, brother and friend. If you knew him, you knew how kind he was. David loved his family and loved sports. Something that he and his brother Dean spent...

Jan 8, 2024

 

Roger E. Evans passed away on Monday, January 8th, 2024 at 96 years old to start a new adventure in his heavenly existence. 

Roger was preceded in death by his parents Eph and Pansy, brother Carl, sister Betty, 1st wife Cleola, 2nd wife Ruth, son Randall, son-in-law Bob, grandsons Brad, Jeremy, and great grandson Etinosa. Roger is survived by...

Jan 5, 2024

Russell Owen Gagon, age 62, of Burnet Texas was a beloved Father, Husband, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle & Friend who unexpectedly passed away on January 5th, 2024. Russ was born June 4th, 1961, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He grew up in Salem Utah and graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1979.Russ was a man of many trades, his first job...

Jan 3, 2024

 

Trapper Jay Kinross entered this world in Provo Utah on April 6 2005, a precious Blond haired baby boy being only 19" long weighing in at 6 lbs. 6 ounces & just as handsome as could be! He was welcomed by his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles & a bunch of cousins whom had anxiously awaited his arrival! Trapper was...

Jan 3, 2024

 

Ronald David Gerber was born October 20, 1943, in Wilshire Hospital, in Hollywood California. He was the second of 3 children born to Harold Gerber and Adele Conant. At 9 years old he started his first job - 3 paper routes. When he was 15 years old, Ron was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Dec 15, 2023

In Memoriam: Sherald James (October 31, 1933 - December 15, 2023)

 Sherald Wendall James, born on October 31, 1933, to David Wendell James and Ruby Eleanor Dedrickson in Spanish Fork, Utah, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, passion, and a lasting mark on the world of coaching and education.

 A proud graduate of Spanish Fork...

Dec 14, 2023

John Henry Volkert, also known as Jack, passed away on December 14, 2023, at the age of 87 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Born on June 26, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Jack brought immense joy to the lives of those around him with his infectious happiness, quick wit, and a humor that could brighten any situation. He was a...