April 2, 1930 — February 19, 2020

Joylene “Joy” Hobbs Steffensen, 89, passed away Feb. 19, 2020, at Spring Gardens Assisting Living. She was born April 2, 1930, in Downey, Idaho to Veda Merrill and Albert Alfred Hobbs. On Sept. 1, 1951, Joy married Jed Elmo Steffensen in the Preston, Idaho Stake Center. They were later sealed in the St. George, Utah Temple.

Joy had many talents. She sewed her own clothes. She enjoyed collecting antiques and painting. Her favorite creations were her many beautiful watercolor paintings. She sold many and her family also chose paintings to display in their homes. Joy’s favorite place to be was outdoors where she golfed, hiked and camped.

Joy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints having served in many callings, including Primary President.

Joy grew up in Preston and attended Utah State University. She lived in Idaho Falls, Idaho; Pocatello, Idaho; Salt Lake City, Utah; Engelwood, Colorado; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Boulder City, Colorado; Longmont, Colorado; and St. George, Utah.

Joy’s husband, Jed, passed away Oct. 20, 2012. She is survived by her son, Lex Elmo Steffensen of Hollister, California; daughter, Valerie Joy Baker of Longmont, Colorado; grandchildren: Steffenie Joy Wright of Kennewick, Washington, Dr. Caleb Baker of Berthoud, Colorado and Robert Baker of Thermopolis, Wyoming; and brother, Richard Hobbs of Cedar City, Utah.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences and complete obituary and funeral listings.

February 22, 2020

David L. Bishop, 77, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to William H. Bishop and Bernice E. Bishop. David was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He also loved to travel. 

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Unselt-Bishop, Panguitch, Utah, daughters Carol Bishop-Mills, Boca Raton, Florida, Theresa (Alan Bickley) Bishop, St. George, Utah, and Darby Klungervik, St. George, Utah. Seventeen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, sister and two brothers. 

There will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday, March 1 at Bishop’s Grill located at 969 N. 3050 East, Washington, Utah, at 6 p.m.

Arrangements under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah, (435) 673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign his online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

February 26, 1951 — February 27, 2020

Gary Stephen Stubbs, Washington Utah, age 69, passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. Gary was born Feb. 26, 1951, in Everett, Washington to Joseph DeMar Stubbs and Wanda Marie Waltz. He married Christine Reidhead (deceased) and had three children, Jeremy Stephen Stubbs, Erin Tapia and Lynn Stubbs. He met and married Marisol Contreras on Feb. 13, 2013.

Gary moved to Parowan, Utah at age 12 then to St. George, Utah and lived there until death. Gary served in the United States Army and went to Vietnam. Gary was a hard worker and known by many people. He loved camping, fishing and visiting family. He loved his family which included Marisol’s two children, Roberto and Marisol, her six grandchildren, his three children and three grandchildren. 

He is survived by his wife, Marisol Stubbs, children Jeremey (Valerie) Kuna, Idaho, Erin Tapia (Miguel), Trisha Lynn Stubbs (deceased); stepchildren Roberto and Marisol Navarro and nine grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2020, at 6-9 p.m. in Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah.

Our family would like to acknowledge the special care given at DRMC; Dr. Mercado and Dr. Leon and to his favorite Nurse Trena. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George (435) 673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign his online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com

November 9, 1929 — February 24, 2020

Sally A. Huffman returned to her heavenly home at the age of 90 on Feb. 24, 2020. She was born on Nov. 9, 1929, in Salt Lake City, Utah to James Anderton, Jr. and Clara May Nunley.

She married Kenneth Lovell Huffman, the love of her life, on Jan. 25, 1947, in Evanston Wyoming. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and became a forever family with their six children.

Sally grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah where she attended South High School. As a teenager, she worked at New England Bakery where she met her husband, Ken. They went on to own their own bakery in Bountiful, Utah. Sally then worked in the grocery business for many years, both in Utah and California. Upon retirement, Ken and Sally pursued a lifelong dream of traveling the world.

Sally was the best mother and grandmother ever and took great pride in her children and grandchildren. In turn, they adored her and loved spending time with her.

Sally is survived by her children: Kenneth D. Huffman (Nona Mae), Cheryl Bloomfield (Peter), Kris Huffman (Sarah), brothers Ted Anderton, and Ronald Anderton (Muriel).  Her legacy lives on through her 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Sally was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth L. Huffman; children Keith Huffman, Barbara Barker, and Kelly Huffman; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 2 p.m., with a visitation prior from 12:30-1:30 p.m., at the Santa Clara 11th Ward Chapel, 3815 Rachel Drive, Santa Clara, Utah. Interment will be in the Santa Clara City Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences and complete obituary and funeral listings.

July 15, 1985 — February 27, 2020

Paul Steven Vaughan unexpectedly passed away at Dixie Regional Medical Center due to complications from a bacterial infection on Feb. 27, 2020. He was surrounded by his loved ones as he took his last breath. 

Paul was born at home on July 15, 1985 to Steven and Maelon Vaughan in Mesa, Arizona. Steve finally got his bouncing baby boy after four rambunctious little girls. In 1988, the family relocated to St. George, Utah. This area became home for Paul. He attended school here, and those that knew him were aware school just wasn’t Paul’s thing. It was more about friends than education. Paul was so likeable he could make friends with anyone. Paul had such a caring heart; he would literally give the shirt off his back and the shoes from his feet if he knew someone needed it more. 

Paul loved everything with two or four wheels – the faster the better. The adrenaline rush was exciting for him. He enjoyed all outdoor activities, especially off-road races and spending time with his Dad. Being in the beauty of nature was inspiring to him. 

Paul was such a hard worker and dedicated a lot of his time into his parent’s construction business. He had so much satisfaction of working on vehicles with his auto detailing services and tinkered with everything electronic. Whenever you saw him, he always had earbuds and music playing. Paul was there for anyone who needed him. He always had a smile on his face and never spoke ill of anyone. He was fiercely loyal and proud of his family talking about them often, especially of his dad! 

Paul had a testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Washington Fields 16th Ward. He had the most contagious laugh and sparkling eyes which will be remembered forever. He loved his children Lilly, Landan, and Drake. They meant so much to him. Paul was the happiest when he was with his family. He loved having a little brother and five sisters who adored him. He had many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, a very large supportive and loving family. 

He is survived by his three children, Lillian Anne, Landan Jeffrey, and Drake Lynn. His parents Steven and Maelon. His siblings Maryann (Jared), Jennifer (Jeremi), Stephannie (Jamison), Alonna (Chris), Kyle (Ashlee), Megann (Bobby). He was preceded in death by his Grandpa Leon and Grandma Mary Lynn Adams, and his Aunt Marolyn Burk. 

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at DRMC for their professionalism, sympathy, love and care for him. 

There will be a viewing on Friday, Mar. 6, 2020 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, and Saturday, Mar. 7, 2020 from 9:30 –10:30 am at Spilsbury Mortuary located at 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah. Funeral services will be held on Saturday Mar. 7, 2020 at 11:00 am at Spilsbury Mortuary. Interment will follow at Tonaquint Cemetery located at 1777 South Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah. 

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary. Friends and family are welcome to sign the online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

November 6, 1935 — February 27, 2020

Warner Wood, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Feb. 27, 2020. Warner was born Nov. 6, 1935, in Hurricane, Utah, to Nennial and Martha Wood. He married Marilynn Wood on March 18, 1972, and was sealed to his family in the Salt Lake Temple on April 16, 1983.

Warner worked for Utah Power and Light for 31 years until he retired and moved to St. George in 1989. Over the years, he worked as a surveyor, mapman, draftsman, salesman, residential sales manager and Wyoming Division Manager. After Warner retired, he became a school bus driver for the Washington County School District. He drove the bus for children with special needs, and he loved every minute of it.

Warner loved life! From racing down the river in Flaming Gorge to fishing quietly on Panguitch Lake, he taught his family to enjoy time together in the outdoors. He loved to “problem solve” and could build or fix almost anything. He was an amazing cook. No one ever left his house hungry or disappointed. He was always ready with another helping of something delicious. Warner enjoyed traveling with his wife. Together they drove across the U.S. and flew around the world. He marveled in the beauty and embraced the flavors and cultures that surrounded him. Warner loved to sing and listen to music. His smooth bass could often be heard serenading his sweetheart as they sat together in the den. You always knew he was working on a new project when you heard his melodic whistling. He loved all sports and tried to share that love with his children, although it didn’t stick.

Warner was a devoted, kind and generous husband and father. He taught his children the importance of lifelong learning and always stressed the importance of education both institutional and through life experiences.

He was an amazing grandfather and loved each one of his grandchildren. Warner was a man of deep faith and understood that our family can and will be together forever. He will be missed by all who knew him and remembered as an adventurous, smart, charming and funny guy.

He is survived by his wife Marilynn Wood, his children Robert (Valerie) Wood, Susan Ledbetter, Katherine Wood, Anna (Mike) Moyle, Roger (Bonnie) Wood and his brother Arlington (Dorothy) Wood. He has 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was loved by many and always gave the best hugs. He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers (Gordon,Blair and Bryant), and three sisters (Lois, Pauline, and Verlyn Stout).

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel located at 750 E. Fort Pierce Drive, St. George, Utah 84790 with visitation the evening before from 6-7 p.m. and morning of from 9-10:30 a.m. Interment will begin at 2:30 p.m. at Hurricane Cemetery, under the direction of McMillan Mortuary (435)668-8880.

Those who wish to express condolences please visit https://www.mcmillanmortuary.com/.

Those wishing to send flowers please have them delivered on Tuesday, March 3, to 750 E. Fort Pierce Drive, St. George, Utah 84790 from 5- 5:30 p.m. or contact McMillan Mortuary.

Sept. 13, 1931 — Feb. 28, 2020

Fern Asay Prisbrey, 88, passed away Feb. 28, 2020, surrounded by her children. She was born Sept. 13, 1931, in Clawson, Utah, the fourth of five children of Jerome “Lome” Asay Jr. and Mary Louise Jensen.

The family moved to St. George when she was three and lived on the Red Hill until age 6, moving near the Temple until she graduated high school. Hers was a “perfect” upbringing. She sold chicken eggs to take her younger brother Gene to the movies and was tasked with keeping the gunnysacks covering the home wet, making it cooler in St George’s blistering summer heat.

She graduated from Dixie High School in 1949 with her high school sweetheart, LaDell Clarence Prisbrey, who she married two months later July 15, 1949, in the St. George Temple. She told her daughters she was 18 at the time, but the math says otherwise. She wanted children more than words can express. After seven years she and Ladell were finally blessed with a perfect baby girl, then six more children in the span of nine years.

When the babies came, times were tough, and the small family moved to Henderson for work. The big city was not for them. Almost broke, the small family moved back to Sandtown and raised the children in the shadows of the Red Hill. Fern worked at Odegard’s Studios where she loved meeting the “big movie stars.”  She and LaDell opened the family business, St. George Refrigeration and Electric in 1970 and worked side by side until Ladell’s death in 2012. She lived in Sandtown until moving to the family farm out on the Fort Pearce Wash some 20 years ago.

She worked harder and played harder than anyone. She cared tirelessly for her family, loaded the car and was the first one in for fishing on Cedar Mountain, or hunting in the west desert. She was an avid Utah Jazz fan and hardly ever missed watching a game. She did beautiful handiwork and crocheted hundreds of afghans and doilies. She won many blue ribbons for her work at the County Fair.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed serving, but her all-time favorite calling was primary chorister. She loved music and was always singing songs to the grandkids. She never said an unkind word about anyone ever. Her children feel as Abraham Lincoln did of his mother, “All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.”

Fern was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Lynn J. Asay, Mary Adell Asay, and Gene K Asay; husband, LaDell Prisbrey; son, Kelly Jerome Prisbrey; son-in-law, Scott Andersen; and great-grandson, Alex Jason Jones. She is survived by six children: Ilene Jones, Arla Sanders (David), Boyd Prisbrey, Warren Prisbrey (Cari), Nada Andersen and Aaron Prisbrey (Kimberly); sister, Genevieve Smith; 24 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren; all of whom she loved, and they all loved her greatly for her unconditional love, charity, kindness and her many wonderful qualities and virtues.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah. Visitations will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, prior to services, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., both at the mortuary. Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery located at 700 E. Tabernacle Street.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences and complete obituary and funeral listings.

Jan. 29, 1924 — March 2, 2020

Elliott Cadmus Ingraham, Jr., age 96, passed away March 2, 2020. He was born Jan. 29, 1924, in Buffalo, New York to Elliott Cadmus Ingraham, Sr. and Ida Mae Johnson Ingraham. He married Anita Mae Wyatt Aug. 31, 1952. She preceded him in death Aug. 10, 2007.

Elliott was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War.  He served in the U.S. Navy as Torpedoman Third Class. He had strong Christian values and strong loyalty to family. His smile lit up the world. He was a proud husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved to play card games, and watch sports of all kinds. He was a quarterback on his high school football team. 

He is survived by his daughters: Cindy (Ingraham) Souders, Karen (Ingraham) Young, and Nancy (Ingraham) Harris, four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Viewing will be held Friday, March 6, 2020, at 9:30-10:30 a.m. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. at Shephard of the Hills United Methodist Church, 920 W. Tonaquint, St. George, Utah. Interment will take place in Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George.

Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George (435) 673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign his online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com

Oct. 24, 1948 — Feb. 29, 2020

On Feb. 29, 2020, John Hilton Lewis returned to the presence of his father in heaven. He was born Oct. 24, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to George Elmer and Louise (Pat) Hilton Lewis.

He married Jane Laughlin Aug. 22, 1968, and was later sealed for time and all eternity in the Jordan River Temple on Aug. 6, 1982. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served from June 1968 through June 1970, at which time he was honorably discharged. Jane passed away in December 2010. Three years later, he married Christy Johnson on Aug. 23, 2013. 

John enjoyed spending time with family – especially his grandchildren – and friends. He held a special place in his heart for his dogs Blackie and Pixie and loved to take them on walks. As an avid outdoorsman, he spent countless hours hiking, gardening, rock and brass collecting, fishing and trophy hunting. As a result, John had quite the trophy room, and those who knew him would likely have had an opportunity to visit as he loved to show off his successes.

John supported his family by working in the construction industry, pouring concrete flat work for over 35 years, after which he transitioned into being a general contractor, building homes in the Salt Lake Valley. John was a true mountain man that wore his heart on his sleeve. He was an example of pure love. He was always helping someone, with the labor of his hands, wild game from the freezer or veggies from his garden. 

John is survived by his wife Christy, sons Johnny and Joe (Julie), daughter Janet, brother Ray (Vicki), sister Maryann, grandchildren Riley, Jenna, Jacie, Jadalyn and Joanna, and pet dogs Blackie and Pixie. He was preceded in death by his eternal companion Jane, brothers Richard and his wife Vickie, Ronald (Ellen), and son Jeffrey. 

An evening viewing will be held Friday, March 6, 2020, from 6-8 p.m. at Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah, 84123. A funeral service will follow the next day at 11 a.m. with a viewing one hour prior, all at the same location. Interment to follow at Memorial Redwood Cemetery. To leave online condolences, please visit memorialutah.com. 

Oct. 2, 1925 – Feb. 27, 2020 

LaRae Gulliford passed away Feb. 27, 2020, at age 94 at Southgate Senior Living in St. George, Utah. She was born Oct. 2, 1925, in Minersville, Utah, to Truman V. Rollins and Hester Carter Rollins. She was the eldest of five siblings: LaRae, Boyd, JoAnne, Clark and Jeanette. The family moved to Cedar City, Utah in the spring of 1939. 

LaRae married Garn Seegmiller shortly after high school graduation in 1943. They later divorced. LaRae met Owen J. Gulliford, who had moved to Cedar City after WWII, where his family had relocated from Colorado. LaRae and Owen married Feb. 2, 1947, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They had two children: daughter Christine (Chris) and son Gary Owen. 

LaRae worked for a while at Utah Poultry in Cedar City processing turkeys, also at her uncle Ward Carter’s grocery store, and as a cook at the Cedar City North Elementary School. Later she was one of the original employees working for many years at State Bank of Southern Utah. 

LaRae and Owen moved to St. George in 1990 where they could be near to daughter Chris and near to LaRae’s aging parents. 

LaRae loved to landscape (and re-landscape) the yards of the several properties where she lived over the years. 

LaRae was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Clark Truman Rollins and daughter, Christine (Alger) Chamberlain. She is survived by her brother, Boyd Carter Rollins and sisters, JoAnne Thorley and Jeanette Slack; granddaughter, Danielle Alger Dickinson, great-granddaughter, Baylee Alger; granddaughter, Toni Alger King; great-grandson, River King; great-granddaughter, Tyler King; son, Gary (Judy Taylor Gulliford); granddaughter, Gina Lee Gulliford Serna; great-grandson, Gavin Serna; great-granddaughter, Chloe Serna; granddaughter, Sara Lynn Gulliford-Gosnell; great-granddaughter, Elliot Gosnell; great-granddaughter, Breannyn Gosnell. 

In accordance with her instructions, LaRae was cremated by Metcalf Mortuary in St. George, Utah and there will not be a memorial service. Please visit their website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

December 31, 1945 — March 2, 2020

Robert Lawrence Atwood of St. George, Utah, passed away on March 2, 2020, at the age of 74. Bob was born on Dec. 31, 1945, in American Fork, Utah, to Dean Warnick Atwood and Arlena Heidenreich.

Bob married Emily Weems on Oct. 27, 1974, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bob served in the Utah Army National Guard and attended Snow College where he studied biology. He retired after 35 years in automobile sales/management and real estate. He was initially employed as a mechanic, parts manager and salesman for Dean Evans Chrysler/Plymouth/Honda in Provo and then sales manager at Academy Honda in Orem and finally sales manager and general manager for Steven Wade Honda in St. George. 

Bob was renowned throughout the Utah automobile sales industry for his absolute integrity, professionalism and passion for customer service. As a result of his reputation for honest and fair dealing, he built up a base of repeat clients that extended through multiple generations. For the five years prior to his retirement, he worked as a real estate agent for ERA Brokers Consolidated in St. George. 

Bob loved listening to music, especially Bob Seger. He loved all sports, but his greatest passion was baseball and the Phillies. He also enjoyed regular golf outings with his buddy John. He loved exploring and hiking the Paria Plateau with his wife Emily and their group called the Rimhuggers. He also enjoyed camping, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling and traveling across America. Bob is survived by his wife, Emily Weems Atwood, his stepchildren: Tammy (Gordon) Cramer, Gwen (Brooks) Reese, Cindy (Scooter) Farnworth, Shiree Hardy, 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and his sisters Darlene McNutt and Janette (Jim) Jensen. He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepson Scooter Farnworth. 

Bob will be greatly missed by family and friends for his friendly and polite personality. He was always a gentleman and had an optimistic outlook on life. He was a life-long, voracious reader, with military history being his favorite. He also loved playing all kinds of games, but he made clear the #1 rule was “Bob wins.” Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 6, 2020, at 11 a.m., with a visitation prior at 10 a.m., at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah. 

Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 1 p.m. at the Orem City Cemetery, Orem, Utah. 

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences and complete obituary and funeral listings.

October 13, 1947  — March 1, 2020

Bill Winders of Dammeron Valley went back to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 1, 2020.  He was born Oct. 13, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri to Marilyn Wall and Billy Ralph Winders, Sr. He married Lynn Griffith Martin on May 30, 1978.  The marriage was later sealed in the Manti Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Prior to marrying Lynn, he was married to Karen Jones, producing sons Steven Winders (wife Melissa) and David Christopher (wife Trish) who jointly gave him four granddaughters and one grandson. He and his wife, Lynn, had two children, a daughter Noelle Merrill (husband Brandon) and son Aaron. Noelle’s marriage brought him six more beautiful granddaughters and one grandson. 

Bill was an enthusiastic outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, camping and “float trips” down some of the peaceful rivers in Missouri. He served his country in Vietnam as a translator with the United States Army. He spent the majority of his life caring for others as a respiratory therapist both in Missouri and Utah finishing his career employed by IHC at Dixie Regional Medical Center. 

He was preceded in death by both of his parents and his younger sister, Kathi Alano.  He is survived by his wife Lynn, sons Steve, David, Aaron and his daughter Noelle.

A graveside service will be held at Veyo Cemetery on Thursday, March 5 at 1 p.m.

A special thanks goes to SunTree Hospice especially Torrie and Trinity who helped Lynn care for him during the last three months. Also Dr. Abinish Roy and all the staff at Dixie Dialysis that became a second family. Most importantly are the members of the Dammeron Valley Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They have provided physical support getting Bill to and from the car, provided meals and most of all, loving support especially for Lynn during the past six months.  

June 23, 1929 — February 25, 2020

Roene Turner Snow, 90, joined her beloved husband, Harold Stafford Snow Jr., on Feb. 25, 2020, as she passed peacefully from this life. Roene was born June 23, 1929, to John and Della Averett Turner in the family home on Main Street in Washington, Utah. She was the sixth of eight children born to John and Della, six of whom lived to adulthood; Ada, Oleatha, Stanley, Roene, Darlene, and George. Roene loved her family and growing up in Washington. She attended Dixie High school and graduated in 1947. 

As a young woman Roene loved to dance, so much so that she accepted a blind date to a dance with a young Army Air Corpsman newly returned from WWII. Her date with “Staff” Snow became true love and they were sealed in the St. George temple on June 3, 1947. During their nearly 73 years together on this earth, they experienced many ups and downs. One of the first challenges was when Staff was called to serve in the Korean war with the Utah National Guard leaving Roene and their oldest son, Ken, at home. After the war, their life picked up where they left off and they had two more sons right away, with two daughters to follow later. 

Roene learned to make blue-ribbon pies from her mother, and every year before Thanksgiving she would host a family pie making day to pass on the tradition to all who wanted to learn. In 1992 she and Staff were able to fulfill a lifelong dream of building a home in Pine Valley. Many family barbecues, reunions and relaxing weekends were spent in beautiful Pine Valley. Roene was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings such as stake primary presidency, young women leader, relief society presidency, and visiting teacher. She loved serving together with Stafford in the St. George Temple which she did for more than 20 years. One of the most rewarding experiences Roene and Stafford had together was serving a mission for the church at the Southern Utah church historical sites. Her greatest joy was her family and serving others. She loved everyone and when she met someone new, she soon discovered where they grew up and their family relationships. 

Roene was a dedicated mother of five, grandmother of 21 and GGma to 37 with two more coming this year. She was preceded in death by her husband Stafford and all of her siblings. She is survived by: Kenneth Stafford Snow (Shirla), Russell Turner Snow (Amber), Scott Joseph Snow (Pamela), Linda Humphries (Mont), Lori Ann Moore (Cameron), her adoring grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and in-laws. 

A viewing will be held Friday, March 6 from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Boulevard, and Saturday, March 7, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 5th and 6th Ward Chapel at 85 S. 400 East, St. George, Utah with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery.

January 1, 1939 — March 3, 2020

Betty Carolyn Young – an example to many and a friend to all – died March 3, 2020, surrounded by her loving husband and family members. She was 81.

Betty entered the world as a redhead, freckled face angel on Jan. 1, 1939, in her grandmother’s home in Richfield, Utah to Newell and Reba Winget. After three years, she was blessed with a cute little brother, Robert Winget, who blessed her throughout her life with challenges and love.

Betty met Garth Johnson in her early years and married him in the Manti Temple on June 12, 1959. After 45 years of a wonderful marriage, Garth passed away. And three years later, Betty married Arlo Young. Betty lived most of her life in Monroe. She was a small-town girl who loved the people of Monroe and loved the small-town life.  

Betty graduated from South Sevier High and worked as a librarian at the high school and seminary for over 30 years. Betty was a valiant servant as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Betty was the finest example of service. She served a mission to Cove Fort with her first husband Garth Johnson, then later, the St. George Temple mission with her current husband, Arlo Young.  

She will be remembered for her red hair, her spunky sense of humor, and her love for her family. She had a strong testimony and loved to serve everyone. She loved playing cards with her kids and grandkids, singing, putting puzzles together, but most of all she loved spending time with her loved ones.  

She was an amazing cook and always had enough to feed an army and their enemy, and then when you least expected it she’d dump water on your head. This was her way of saying “I love you.”  Her message was always be kind.

In her later years, she faced the battle of fighting dementia. During this time, she taught us patience and allowed us to show her a small amount of the service she had long showed all of us. 

Her memory will be long cherished and kept alive by her loving husband and caretaker, Arlo Young; children Jeffrey (Terol) Johnson, Brett (Barbara) Johnson, Stephanie Johnson, Tracy (Heidi) Johnson, Troy (Ora) Johnson, Angelia (Patrick) Duke; 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law: Linda Winget.

The family wishes to thank The Meadows of St. George and Hospice for their love and support. Friends are invited to celebrate Betty’s life in Monroe at a viewing from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, March 6 or Saturday, March 7 from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the Monroe 1st and 4th LDS Ward Chapel, 49 E. 200 North, Monroe, Utah. Funeral will follow viewing March 7 at 11 a.m. Internment in the Monroe City Cemetery.

August 23, 1981 — February 27, 2020

With the saddest of hearts, we had to say “goodbye” to our precious Alyssa Thomas, who passed away on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Eugene, Oregon. She was 38 years old. Her struggles were real, and the heartbreak she suffered finally became too much for her to bear.

Alyssa was born in Boise, Idaho on Aug. 23, 1981, to Michelle Thomas. Her father was Raymond Conczos. When Alyssa was still a baby, her mother moved back to St. George, Utah where Alyssa was raised in the Dixie sunshine. She was a beautiful and sweet little girl whose smile could light up a room! She was partial to cats, and they basked in the love and affection she showered on them! Alyssa loved Disneyland, and a summer trip had been planned. When she was 8 years old, she was baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I’m so proud of her. She’s everything I might have ordered! She is beautiful, healthy, gregarious, smart, affectionate and cheerful. She lights up my life! It is so sad that these loving expressions were not communicated to Alyssa more frequently in her life.

Alyssa attended Dixie College for a time where she excelled in art. She was a good student, and she would bring her artwork over to show us! She was very proud of it. Alyssa gave birth to her adored little girl, Annaka, here in St. George. What a delight this child was to her! This baby brought so much joy into her life! She was such a ray of sunshine! Annaka has continued to be a source of pride for all her nine years! Such a treasure! Little Bretten was born in Oregon, after Alyssa moved back there. He is now 5 years old. These two wonderful little are her legacy, and they survive her. They continue to be the blessings in her life! 

We are grateful to Alyssa’s friend, Jason Thompson, who was instrumental in getting her into the treatment center where she was working hard to overcome her struggles with addiction. He told us that she loved spending family time with his children, she loved cooking, watching comedies and listening to music. We are grateful to her many, many friends who cheered her on and were so supportive of her as she worked through her trials. She was an inspiration to those around her, and she was admired for her loving ways and her big heart. When her cousin Monyca Thomas Nielsen learned of Alyssa’s passing, she wrote on her Facebook page, “So sorry that life took away your hope.” We are completely heartbroken.

Alyssa’s greatest joys in her life were her sweet children. To Annaka and Brentten, your mama loved you unconditionally with her whole heart. You were her whole world, and you filled her life with love and sunshine. I hope you will always remember that she loved you more than anything. 

Along with her children, Alyssa is survived by many loving and dear aunts, uncles and cousins, some of whom have offered to share their homes with her children. She is also survived by her dear friend and advocate, Jason Thompson, and his children, Ryann and Riley, who became family to her. They shared their home, their love and their Christmases with her. We are comforted by the thought that her beloved Granddaddy and Grandmommy Thomas now have her encircled in their arms in a warm and loving embrace. 

The last words Alyssa wrote on her Facebook page were, “Free from suffering.” You are free now, Lissy … rest in peace, pretty girl. We will always love you.

Burial will be in the St. George City Cemetery under the direction of the utmost kind and caring Spilsbury Mortuary. 

Graveside service will be Monday, March 9, 2020, at 11 a.m. in the St. George City Cemetery. A family gathering will be held prior to the graveside service at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street in St. George from 9:30-10:30 a.m. 

Arrangements under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah, (435) 673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign his online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com

December 8, 1940 – February 27, 2020

Theda Rowena Deck was born Dec. 8, 1940, in Los Angeles, California to Bill and Florence Deck. She has two younger siblings: her brother, Tom, and her sister, Debbie. She graduated from Mojave High School in 1959 and served a mission for the church to Sweden in 1962. She later served in the Los Angeles temple.

In 1967, Theda moved to Utah and married Rex Callister in the Manti Temple. The couple had two sons, David and Marc. Theda’s husband, Rex, died in 2015 when they were living in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.  Theda moved to Washington, Utah in 2017 to be closer to members of her family.

She is survived by her sons, David Callister (Leanne) and Marc (Trische) Callister, grandchildren Kasi Chatburn (Tim), Billy Callister (Emery), Alexandria, Nathan, and Kristy Callister, great-granddaughter, Piper Chatburn, brother, Tom Deck (Gail), sister, Debbie Warren (Paul) and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Theda had a firm testimony of the Gospel and of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She died peacefully on Thursday, Feb 27, 2020, in Washington, Utah. She was 79 years old.

A memorial service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fairway Ward Building, 860 Fairway Drive, Washington, Utah 84780 on Saturday, March 7, 2020, 11 a.m.

Acknowledgments

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to all those who have served and supported us during this time. Sincerely, The Callister, Deck and Warren Families

May 23, 1930 — March 4, 2020

Darold Irvin Whatcott, 89, passed away March 4, 2020, at 2:26 p.m., after six years struggling with Hydrocephalus. He was born May 23, 1930, in Lynndyl, Utah, the son of Lenox Irvin Whatcott and Marth Marie Nelson. He graduated from Delta High School in 1948, where he was active in sports. He attended Brigham Young University his first college year.

He married a classmate, Silvia Shirley Smith from Logan, Utah on Dec. 1, 1949. Four daughters were born to this union: Nan (1952), Rae (1954), Dana (1958) and Lynne (1960). Dana passed away with cancer at 33 years of age. Darold and Shirley separated February 1977 and later divorced.

He attended the University of Utah for one and one-half years. Completing his college years by attending Utah State University for one and one-half years, earning a bachelor of science in commerce degree. He held many jobs during his college years. He was hired by City Finance and became the manager of their loan office in Payette, Idaho, where golf entered his life. A game he enjoyed and became very good at it.

In 1961 he transferred to Idaho Falls, Idaho to manage the office there and after three years resigned to work for State Farm Insurance Company as a Claims Adjuster. Another transfer and he was in Twin Falls, Idaho managing the office. He retired July 1994 after thirty years of service to them. He so enjoyed working for this good company and was able to help many people through the challenges of an accident.

In May of 1977, Darold received an accident report through one of the insurance agents – just a fender bender – and his secretary said this was one he should go investigate personally not call on the phone, as it was a friend who was involved. This woman, Charlotte Evans, became his wife on Oct. 15, 1977. He baptized her Dec. 20, 1981, and they were sealed in the Logan Temple on Jan. 15, 1983. Her children are Renee (1949), Eric (1953) and Monte (1954).

Darold served in many callings. Elder’s Quorum 1st Counselor, Executive Secretary, 1st Counselor in Bishopric twice, Stake High Councilor, Sunday School Teacher, High Priest’s Group Teacher, High Priest’s Leader Assistant, Stake Sunday School 1st Counselor, Ward Mission Leader Assistant, Ward Historian, Shift Co-Ordinator twice in the St. George LDS Temple. He loved serving in the temple. Darold was ever a “gentleman,” kind and spiritual who loved his family and served the Lord his entire life.

In May of 1995, they were called to serve an 18-month mission, Darold as District President in the Fiji Islands 2nd and 3rd largest islands. After the mission, they sold their home in Twin Falls, Idaho and moved to St. George, Utah on Aug. 31, 1998, where they built a new home.

They were called July 1999, to be ordinance workers in the St. George LDS Temple for two years. On Feb. 5, 2004, they received a mission call to serve six months in the Nauvoo LDS Temple as ordinance workers finishing on Oct. 30, 2004. On returning they were back serving as ordinance workers, a total of 13 ½ years of service.

Darold is survived by his wife of 42 years, Charlotte Shillington Evans Whatcott; his daughters, Nan Fowler (Carvel) Brown, Rae (Stanley) Harward, and Lynne Cluff (Scott) Meyer; stepdaughter, Renee Evans Tolk, stepsons, Eric (Laurie) Evans, and Monte (Nola) Evans; one brother, William John Whatcott; 36 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren. Many nephews and nieces.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Dana; great-grandson, Jove; two brothers, Carl and Garth; two sisters, Iva and Clea.

The family sends their thanks and expressions of sincere gratitude to all who faithfully served Darold the last nine months. A special ‘thank you’ to Horizon Hospice, Kind Hearts Senior Care and Southern Comfort Care.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the LDS Bloomington Hills 8th Ward Chapel, 1222 E. Brigham Rd., St. George, Utah. Visitations will be Friday, March 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, and Saturday, March 14 from 9-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the Chapel. Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery, St George, Utah.

Arrangements are under the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, (435) 673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign his online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com

November 6, 1949 — February 29, 2020

Patricia Ann Robbins, 70, passed away Feb. 29, 2020. She was born Nov. 6, 1949, in Bluefield, West Virginia to Lettie Ann Walters and Harold Walters.

She is survived by her mother, Lettie Walter, her two children: Crystal Price of Layton, Utah and Chris Robbins of Palmetto, FL; her six grandchildren: Ashley Price, Nicholas Robbins, David Price, Kaitlin Price, Meagan Robbins, and Matthew Robbins; her great-grandchildren: Matther Harnick and Brady Harnick, Her siblings: brothers, Randy Walters, Dale Walters, Bucky Walters and her sisters: Sue Davey and Cathy, who is passed away.

Patricia grew up in Overton, Nevada where she went to school at Moapa Valley High school, where she was a debutant and graduated in 1967. Later she married Fred Robbins and was sealed to her children in the Washington DC Temple.

Patricia was many things; a teacher, an explorer, an adventurer; but mostly, she was a friend, a mother, and a grandmother.

She traveled to many countries where she created many memories and had so many funny stories to share from her travels.

She received her LPN at Daytona Community College in 1978 and then moved to St. George, Utah where she received her bachelor of science and nursing and became a registered nurse in 1986.

During her career as a registered nurse, she helped develop many programs that are now part of Dixie Regional Medical Center. She was one of the original Life Flight team members and helped develop the OB unit. She also worked at Mesa View in Mesquite, Nevada in the OB department. She went on many humanitarian medical missions. Haiti being the one she spoke of fondly.

She taught Pediatric Advanced Life Support, NRP, CPR, Basic Life Support and was part of the NCLEX board that developed nursing tests for 10 years and did Flying Nurses for many years. She was actively involved in politics and was on the Utah Legislature board. She was an active member of The Daughters of the American Revolution.

She was a captain in the Civil Air Patrol, where she did logistics. She was certified with team RUBICON to go to disasters and a member of CERTS. During the Utah Winter Olympics in 2012, she was a volunteer nurse at the ski jump competition. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and a member of Beta Sigma Phi.

As a MOTHER, she was more than a friend or a shoulder to cry on, she was our families’ foundation. She was the most amazing woman. She planned massive family houseboat excursions, vacations and always made time for her grandkids by taking them on trips, going sledding, and much more. These adventures of ours will be greatly missed and we appreciate everything she did to bring us all close together.

Patricia was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a sunday school teacher, started a temple group that went to the St. George Temple weekly, and helped to start a ward tradition of A Day in Heaven. She always had a close and special relationship with her Heavenly Father and always exuded Christ-like love.

She was the extra most bestest mom, grandma, sister, nurse and friend. She will be deeply missed…

Visitations will be held Friday, March 13 2020, from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah and Saturday, March 14 prior to services, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the church. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 2 p.m. at the Washington 4 Ward Chapel, 82 N. Main Street, Washington, Utah. Interment will be in the Washington City Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

April 2, 1948 — March 5, 2020 

Robert Ariel Michie, 71, of Washington, Utah passed away March 5, 2020, peacefully within his home and surrounded by his ever-loving family. He battled with diabetes the majority of his life. After beginning dialysis nearly two years prior and enduring many accompanying illnesses, he was able to peacefully take his last breath and go directly from the arms of his loved ones here on earth to the arms of his loving son that has waited so patiently for the past 26 years to wrap his arms around his dad.

Bob was born April 2, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah. His parents were Ariel Michie and Anna May Hardman. He was raised in Ioka and Roosevelt, Utah where he developed a love for any and all vegetables from his dad’s large garden. Upon graduating from Union High School in 1966, Bob served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he was called to the Southern States mission. Immediately following his return from his mission, he attended Dixie State College in St. George, Utah.

It was here that he met and married the love of his life, Lail Rae Wilkinson. The two were sealed together for time and all eternity in the St. George Temple on Dec. 12, 1969. Throughout their 50 years together they had eight children of their own and an open-door policy to anyone in need of a roof over their head and a warm home-cooked meal. They also gained a foster daughter Tammy Chee through the Indian placement program.

Bob never sought out attention or recognition but was oftentimes the recipient of various awards and honors where his hard work, determination, loyalty and commitment could not go unnoticed. Bob received frequent recognition for his work within the Boy Scouts of America program, in which, under his leadership, he was able to see 100% of his scouts receive the Eagle Scout awards. Bob worked as an electrician for 18 years at Wilkinson Electric and entered the world of real estate in 1988 where he would find himself the recipient of countless awards and recognition.

Among his achievement, one he would consider to be of great importance would come in 2013 when he and his sweetheart were called to serve together in the Lubbock, Texas mission. It was here where he served as the Branch President in Fort Stockton.

Bob is survived by his sweetheart, Lail Rae; children: Lisa (Allen) Riggs, Shay (Steven) Ruesch, Mike Michie, Greg (Jami) Michie, David (Renae) Michie, Kristi (Clayton) Parry, Scot Michie, Tammy Chee (Skeet) Laughing; brother, Dan (Jennifer) Michie; 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and will be missed dearly by every one of them.

He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Sean Michie; parents, Ariel and Anna May Michie; and brother, Thomas Ray Michie.

Funeral services will be held at the Sienna Hills Chapel at 1500 E. Ridgeview Drive, Washington, Utah on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 11 a.m. Viewings will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah and on Saturday from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Sienna Hills Chapel. Interment will be in the Washington City Cemetery.

The family would like to express our deepest appreciation to everybody who made a contribution helping to meet Bob’s needs not only during the past couple weeks but throughout this past year as Bob had faced a multitude of setbacks. He often expressed in humility how grateful he was for everything that was done for him ranging from a note, visit from a friend including lunch and movie dates, phone call to check in on him, meals brought into the house, neighbors who stepped in and took on a multitude of house projects, to those that helped meet his daily physical needs. Although this past year has been a whirlwind of one foot forward, five feet back, the blessings we have experienced as a result are countless and immeasurable.

A fund has been set up to help with expenses incurred at this time. If you wish to donate you can do so at Cache Valley Bank for Lail Rae Michie.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

July 15, 1934 — February 29, 2020

Toni R. Matthews returned to her heavenly home on Feb. 29, 2020, in Cedar City, Utah. Toni was born on July 15, 1934, in Rochester, New York. Her parents were Francis P. and Marion J. Pagnella.

She spoke often of her wonderful upbringing. She was influenced highly by her father’s musical talents as he led community bands in Rochester marching on important holidays and to raise funds for worthy causes. Toni served as the majorette dancing and twirling her baton in front of the band. She often said, “I have had a good life!”

Toni moved to Ivins, Utah from Mill City, Oregon with her second husband Wayne Matthews in 2002. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many responsibilities in her local ward and in the temple. She will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Cynthia Tirpak, Jennifer Jones and Jonathan Hesse. Her sister Jane Phillips and brother Dixon Pagnella. She has eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held to celebrate her life on March 14, 2020, at 11 a.m. in the meetinghouse for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 290 E. 1060 South Ivins, Utah 84738.