Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Utah County, Utah

Joy S Viehweg

Joy S Viehweg

May 19, 2026

Luna Joy Simmons Viehweg, lovingly known as Joy, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, intellect, and quiet strength. She was born on February 18, 1929, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to Robert Brown Simmons and Florence Priday Simmons.

Joy spent her early years in Pittsburgh before her family moved to Allison Park, Pennsylvania. She was the eldest of three...

Bud C Bird

Bud C Bird

May 18, 2026

Bud C. Bird, our loving father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, and returned to his Heavenly Father.

Born on October 25, 1944 in Springville, Utah, Bud was the son of Byard and Tess Bird. He married Mary Lee Nelson on October 27, 1966, and their union was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on December...

Tom Spivey

Tom Spivey

May 16, 2026

Gary T. “Tom” Spivey, 79, passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 16, 2026, in Pleasant Grove, Utah, sitting in his favorite chair, a fittingly comfortable goodbye for a man who lived life entirely on his own terms.

Tom was born on March 3, 1947, in Orem, Utah, to George Pete Spivey and Ruth Jane Arrowsmith Spivey Blair. He spent...

Andrew Gordon Johnson

Andrew Gordon Johnson

May 16, 2026

With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Andrew Gordon Johnson, who passed away on May 16, 2026, in Manaus, Brazil, while faithfully serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was 20 years old.

Andrew was born on August 18, 2005, in West Jordan, Utah, to Mark Andrew...

Jane Clayson

Jane Clayson

May 15, 2026

Lorna Jane Clayson died May 15, 2026. She was born the fourth child of Emery Arthur and Clydie Jane Seckinger Clayson on November 17, 1961. Jane grew up surrounded by a large family with parents who encouraged her to develop her faith, talents, and independence. Jane enjoyed reading, watercoloring, hand-made bookbinding, crafting, and British literature and history. She loved learning...

James Robert Cunningham

James Robert Cunningham

May 14, 2026

ames Robert Cunningham, 1950-2026

Jim Cunningham will forever be remembered as an exemplary son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, employee, boss, friend to everyone, and steadfast disciple of Jesus Christ. Jim spent his life testifying to family and friends of his Savior, sometimes with his words, but mostly with his works. Jim’s family witnessed his incredible hope and faith, and both...

Gary Lee Kramer

Gary Lee Kramer

May 13, 2026





Gary Lee Kramer was born April 1, 1945 in Van Nuys, California to Estella Rammell and Morgan Joseph Kramer, although later it would be Thomas Leon Johnson who would step into the role of father for Gary and his sister Barbara. Gary passed away peacefully on the 13th of May 2026 in the early hours of the morning.

Gary grew up...

Monte Holt

Monte Holt

May 11, 2026

Arvil Monte Holt passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, due to congestive heart failure. He was born on April 27, 1935, in Bingham Canyon, Utah to Arvil and Jennie Adams Holt. When he was one-year-old they moved to the countryside near Placerville, California. He attended a one room school house thru eighth grade. Monte graduated from El Dorado County High...

David Mareau Ackley

David Mareau Ackley

May 10, 2026

David Mareau Ackley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, disciple of Jesus Christ, friend and engineer, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, just five days after celebrating his 85th birthday.

David was born in Cortland, New York, and grew up in Syracuse, where his family joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a young teenager, David sought to gain...

Stephen Hammond Field

Stephen Hammond Field

May 9, 2026

On May 9th, 2026 Stephen Hammond Field of Sundance Utah and Tucson, Arizona passed away from lung cancer at the age of 72. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Charles D. and Frances K. Field, and his brother Charles D. Field, Jr. He is survived by his sister, Francesca K. Field as well as friends from all over...

Tammy Ann Starley

Tammy Ann Starley

May 5, 2026

Tammy Ann Starley, 62, passed away Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 in Provo Utah surrounded by her loved ones – due to complications caused by cancer. She exhibited great steadfastness, bravery, and kindness to the very end.

Tammy was born in Sunnyvale California on the 20th of June 1963, to George and Carolyn Schneider. She was christened in the Roman Catholic Church...

Ramona Christie Woolsey Tervort

Ramona Christie Woolsey Tervort

May 5, 2026

Ramona Christie Woolsey Tervort, age 91, passed away peacefully in Lindon, Utah. She was born on June 12, 1934, and lived a life marked by faith, resilience, and a deep and abiding love for family.

Ramona was raised in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, the youngest of nine children. Though she was the baby of the family, she never carried herself as...

Norma Wright Hafen

Norma Wright Hafen

May 4, 2026

ATTENTION: DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, GRAVESIDE SERVICES HAVE BEEN MOVED INDOORS TO WALKER SANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 646 EAST 800 NORTH, OREM, STARTING AT 11AM.

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, Norma Wright Hafen, passed away on May 4, 2026, in Orem, Utah. She was 7 days shy of her 91st birthday. She was born on May 11, 1935, in College...

William Ralph Siddoway

William Ralph Siddoway

May 3, 2026

William R. (Bill) Siddoway, age 96, peacefully completed his mortal journey on Sunday morning, May 3, 2026. He passed at home surrounded by family due to incidents of old age in Pleasant Grove, UT. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Nila.

Bill was born in Vernal, Utah, to Ralph and Marsale (Eaton) Siddoway and was later joined by his...

Sherry Renae Thurman

Sherry Renae Thurman

Apr 30, 2026

Sherry Renae Thurman, 79, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026 at Hospice of the Valley, in Phoenix Arizona, following a month long battle with the last stage of Alzheimer’s Disease. She was surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and caregivers the last days of her life. Her funeral is May 16, 2026, at North Lake 3rd Ward, 828 S....

Steven Karol Hamblin

Steven Karol Hamblin

Apr 30, 2026

Steven Karol Hamblin was born December 26, 1961 in Springerville, AZ to Douglas Dale and Colleen Gibbons Hamblin. He grew up in Eagar, AZ as the fifth of seven children. In school, Steve was involved in theater, speech, debate, choir, and track, and was on several school committees.

He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

Artheda May Hutsenpiller

Artheda May Hutsenpiller

Apr 29, 2026

Artheda “Artie” Mae (Myers) Hutsenpiller, age 90, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, in Orem, Utah. She was born on November 10, 1935, in Covington, Kentucky.

Artie lived a life marked by kindness and creativity. She proudly served her country in the United States Army for two years, demonstrating her strength and dedication early in life.

A longtime resident...

Johnny Tony Martinez

Johnny Tony Martinez

Apr 28, 2026

Johnny Tony Martinez was born on April 24, 1960, to John and Rose Martinez.  Johnny left us far too soon on April 28, 2026.

Looking back at his journey, it’s clear that Johnny didn’t just pass through this world—he captured it, defended it, and nurtured it.

A Man of Many Lenses

Johnny’s journey began behind a camera—serving on the yearbook...

Ellen Axelson

Ellen Axelson

Apr 27, 2026

Ellen Elnora Nelson Axelson, beloved mother grandmother and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on April 27th  2026 at the age of 85. She was born January 7th, 1941 in Provo Utah to Elmer E Nelson and Birdie Buchanan.  Ellen was the fifth of six children and the last sibling to remain on this earth.

She attended Provo high...