Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Utah County, Utah
Valerie Lorraine Chamberlain
Jul 17, 2026
Valerie Lorraine Chamberlain born September 12, 1935 in Los Angeles, California to George and Jennie Sasine, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026 in Saratoga Springs, Utah. With grateful hearts for a wonderful life, we announce her passing as she peacefully returned home to her Heavenly Father surrounded by those she loved.
A talented seamstress, fashion designer, accomplished artist, a beautifully...
Lavoice Garrett Evans Wright
Jul 16, 2026
Lavoice Garrett Evans Wright
Lavoice Garrett Evans Wright, age 89, of Orem, Utah, passed away peacefully of natural causes on July 16th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Lavoice was born on December 15, 1936, in New Boston, Texas, to Rufus Clay and Virginia Hill Garrett. She was raised in Bowie County and graduated from Hooks High School in 1954, where she...
Sue Ellen Willes
Jul 14, 2026
Susie Willes was born August 17, 1966 in Provo, UT to William and Donna Sue Burns. She graduated from Provo High School and went on to attend the American Institute to be a dental lab technician. She was talented at her craft and was dedicated to sharing her own beautiful smile with others. She married Don Willes August 30th 2000,...
John Earl Burningham
Jul 13, 2026
Big John
John Earl Burningham (79) April 1st 1947 - July 13th 2026. Born to Cifford Earl Burningham and Jenni Maurine Nesbit at Utah Valley Hospital.
John met the love of his life Carla Jo Badura 51 years ago where she fell for his rugged good looks. Married on November 21st 1975 where they began their life together in Provo.
John was raised...
Cora Lee Rockwood
Jul 10, 2026
Cora Lee (Jackman) Rockwood continued her journey beyond this mortal life on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the age of 76. She passed peacefully surrounded in love by her four daughters.
Cora Lee was born on August 14, 1949, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Carl E Jackman and Edna Christiansen Jackman. She grew up primarily in Murray with her two...
Patricia Lynn Wilkinson
Jul 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Patricia Lynn (Pallot) Wilkinson
September 26, 1964 - July 8, 2026
Patricia Lynn (Pallot) Wilkinson, beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and Nonna, returned to our father in heaven on July 8, 2026. She was born September 26, 1964 in Cook County, Chicago, Illinois to George Ronald Pallot and Bonnie Jean (Hoy) Pallot. She was married and sealed...
Barbara Ann Taylor
Jun 30, 2026
Barbara Ann Taylor Obituary
Barbara Ann Taylor, beloved mother, grandmother, devoted disciple of Jesus Christ, and lifelong caregiver, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, on Maui, Hawaii, at the age of 93.
Barbara was born on March 7, 1933, in Reno, Nevada, to Wyman and Mabel Sexsmith. She was raised primarily in Minden, Nevada, alongside her younger sisters, Jean and Donna....
Conway Bruce Clayton
Jun 28, 2026
Conway Bruce Clayton was born on February 18, 1933, in Provo, Utah, to Isabella McBride and Clarence Donald Clayton. He grew up in Orem, Utah, attended Sharon Elementary School, and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1951. After high school, Conway began a career at Western Electric. In 1953, Conway entered the service and served in the Signal Corps. He...
Stephen Glenn Hoki
Jun 27, 2026
Stephen Glenn Hoki, 72, of Orem, Utah, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Steve was born on October 12, 1953, in Seattle, Washington to Toshio Hoki and Kikumi Miyagishima Hoki. He took his role as the oldest son in a Japanese American household seriously. During his school years, Steve wrestled and played the clarinet in the band....
Mischell Tilley
Jun 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mischell Tilley
May 13, 1957 – June 27, 2026
Mischell Tilley, a woman who filled every room she entered with light and laughter, passed away on June 27, 2026, at the age of 69. After bravely fighting cancer for over a year, she passed away surrounded by her husband, her children and their spouses, her grandchildren, and her...
David Kelton Sorensen
Jun 26, 2026
David Kelton Sorensen
Some people measure a life by the things a person accomplishes. Those who knew David Kelton Sorensen know his life is better measured by the lives he touched, the faith he lived, and the countless things he built—businesses, opportunities, friendships, and, most importantly, an eternal family.
David Kelton Sorensen passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, surrounded by his...
Kevin Paul Smith
Jun 24, 2026
Kevin Paul Smith returned to his Father in Heaven on 24 June 2026 in Orem, Utah. Kevin was born on the 24th of February 1949 in Tucson, AZ, to Brant and Fern Smith. After graduating high school, he attended college before enlisting in the US Navy in 1970. He served during the Vietnam War as a Fire Control Technician and...
Chad Steven Chamberlain
Jun 21, 2026
Chad Steven Chamberlain
January 17, 1975 – June 21, 2026
After a courageous battle with colon cancer, Chad passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Throughout his journey, he faced each challenge with faith, courage, gratitude, and humor, inspiring all who knew him. He leaves behind a legacy of devotion, compassion, laughter, and enduring love that will continue to bless...
Margaret Brown Black
Jun 19, 2026
Margaret Brown Black Obituary
1948-2026
Margaret Ann Brown Black, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, teacher, and civic leader, passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2026 in Orem, Utah. Margaret was born May 16, 1948 in Provo, Utah to Veone Menlove Brown and Jesse Richard (Dick) Brown. Formative experiences from her childhood included living in Ahvaz, Iran, and in Denver, Colorado....
Mayva Anne Magleby Moon
Jun 19, 2026
Mayva Anne Magleby Moon1939–2026
Mayva Anne Magleby Moon, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and cherished friends. She was born on July 5, 1939, in Salina, Utah, to Clifford and Ila Magleby. She grew up in Richfield, Utah, and later moved to Elsinore, Utah.
Mayva spent her childhood in the fields, farms, trees, and...
James E Hansen
Jun 18, 2026
James “Jim” Edward Hansen, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family members in Springville, Utah, on June 18, 2026, his 62nd wedding anniversary.
Jim was born July 23, 1940, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Leland Arelian and Bertha Mae Thurgood Hansen. He was the youngest of seven children raised on a dairy farm in Twin Falls, Idaho. After graduating from high...
Julie Penrod
Jun 17, 2026
Julie Nicol Penrod, 85, passed away peacefully at Intermountain Health Hospital in Provo on June 17, 2026, surrounded by her husband and family. Julie was born on December 29, 1940, in Heber City, Utah to Ned and Doris Nicol.
Julie lived a full life marked by faith, dedication to family, a love of travel, and an exceptional work ethic. She was...
Judith Johnson Hunsaker
Jun 16, 2026
Judith Johnson Hunsaker, 86, of Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 16, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on April 6, 1940 in Logan, Utah, and lived a life devoted to faith in God, family, music, learning, and quiet service.
Judy was raised in Honeyville, Utah as the second of six remarkable children born to Conrad...
Susan Taylor Sorenson
Jun 14, 2026
Obituary for Susan Lucille Taylor Sorenson
Susan Lucille Taylor Sorenson passed away on June 14, 2026, after only four short months apart from her beloved husband, Steven. We take comfort in knowing that the separation they so deeply felt was brief and that they are together once again. She will be dearly missed and remembered as our fiercely loyal, courageous, witty,...


