September 21, 1932 — November 18, 2020

On Nov. 18, 2020, Lloyd McArthur Leavitt of Veyo, Utah, joined his sweetheart, Ruth, in the next step of their journey together.

Born Sept. 21, 1932, in St. George, Utah, Lloyd was the second child of Lemuel Glen and Florence McArthur Leavitt and brother of Bruce, Laura, Ronald, Andrew, Carol, Susan and Robert.

Lloyd valued the heritage of faith, strength and skill which planted his roots firmly in Southern Utah soil and led him to live his life and raise his family in its life-giving and soul-satisfying environment. While he loved road trips and exploring the beauties of the world, he was quick to return, find a spot in the sunshine, and declare, “I’m a desert rat at heart. There’s no place like home!”

Lloyd farmed diligently, experimenting with crop varieties and irrigation techniques. He appreciated bountiful harvests and the beauty and sweetness of food grown on his own land. Lloyd could build or repair almost anything. He was a skilled operator of heavy equipment and was determined never to use a shovel for a job that could be done with a backhoe.

Lloyd was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and lived a life based on his faith in the Savior and His teachings.  Lloyd was quick to express love and gratitude and sought for ways to serve others, generously giving his time, skills, knowledge, spare car and equipment parts, fruit, vegetables, loaves of bread, hand-pulled honey candy, big batches of buttery popcorn and his handcrafted quilts.

He had deep questions and ideas about the world, the universe, religion and life, and he delighted in engaging others in full-volume conversations about such topics. Lloyd was a student of the scriptures and read voraciously from all genres. Although he claimed that he hadn’t been a good student, he regularly studied chemistry and physics textbooks and continually made an effort to be learning something new.

Lloyd loved to laugh and was always ready to hear or tell a good joke or story.  Lloyd had an amazing memory for poems and songs and could recite and sing works from his childhood and from all through the decades of his life. He delighted children with his tales of “When I was a little girl…” and he had a humorous saying for every occasion.

Lloyd graduated with the Dixie High School Class of 1950. He drove a tank retriever truck during his service in The United States Army 1st Ordinance Company in Korea from 1953 -1954.

He married Ruth Zohner Leavitt on Sept. 21, 1950, and they are the parents of 12 children: Jeri (Scott), Sheila (Ray), Lem (Linda-deceased) (Laura), Cynthia, Lisa (Rob-deceased), Amy (Richard), Eva, Valerie, Luke (Diana), Florence (Phil), Abigail-deceased, and Bradley (Emma). They have 43 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Lloyd dearly loved Ruth and their children as well as each member of his extended family.  He enjoyed close relationships with each of Ruth’s siblings: Dahl, Jerry, David, Elna and Tonia, and he cherished his relationships with friends, colleagues and community members. Lloyd’s love and service have impacted the lives of many, and he will be greatly missed.

Immediate family members are invited to attend a viewing at 10 a.m., with funeral services following at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. All those wishing to view the services virtually may do so by following the link provided.  Interment will take place in the Veyo City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Lloyd would want you to plant a tree, collect seeds for your garden, or share a special treat with loved ones.

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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.

November 14, 1950 — 2020

Kristeen was born Nov. 14, 1950, in Hurricane, Utah to Donna Reber Sandberg and Garth Snow Sandberg. She was married to Scott Mendenhall on Sept. 3, 1971, in the St. George Temple.

Kristeen was raised in Hurricane, Utah; graduated from Hurricane High School in 1969. She attended college at Southern Utah State College where she met her husband. They lived in Cedar City, Payson, Santaquin, and settled in Hurricane.  

She had a great love of flowers, birds, reading, and word games. Her favorite things included being outdoors whether it was viewing flowers, camping with her family, hiking and daily walks. She enjoyed her church calling as the “Birthday Specialist” to the relief society for the past 15 years. She loved watching Hallmark movies with the family throughout the holidays.  She had a true appreciation for all desserts, as long as they included cool whip. Family was very important to Kris and she always loved visiting her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She was an amazing mother to her loving family and will be remembered for her generosity and her unconditional love.

Kristeen is survived by her husband (Scott Mendenhall, Hurricane) and children (Melissa Mendenhall, Hurricane), (Mikel and Lucy Mendenhall, Santaquin), (Marc Mendenhall, Springville), (Morgan and Amber Mendenhall, Hyrum); grandchildren (David Mendenhall, Karina Mendenhall, Kellan Mendenhall); siblings (Richard and Marilyn Sandberg, West Jordan), and (Karen Bennett (Sandberg), St. George).  

Kristeen is preceded by her parents Donna and Garth Sandberg, and her siblings Gary Sandberg, Patricia Sandberg Bastian, and Stein Sandberg.

Funeral services will be for immediate family only on Dec. 2, 2020, 1 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 677 S. 700 West Hurricane, Utah. Visitation will be on Dec. 2, 2020, at 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. at the same location.  Interment will take place at the Hurricane City Cemetery. 

For those who would like to view the funeral online.  Please follow this link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRZl5Wfuqt2D-4KALG8clbw/live 

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah. Friends and family are invited to sign her online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com

October 14, 1940 — November 22, 2020

David Clark Emery of St. George, Utah, passed Nov. 22, 2020, at the age of 80 years. He was born on Oct. 14, 1940, to Calvert Emery and Veva Mc Callister Emery.

David loved the outdoors and was for a time a park ranger for Utah State Parks. He loved to hunt, fish and collect arrowheads. He had a passion for the art of creating arrowheads. David also enjoyed teaching English.

He is survived by his wife Konny; his children, David Jr., Clark and Elisa; stepchildren, Kevin, Brent and Michael; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

David is preceded in death by his parents; Calverty and Veva, good friends; Bill Forbes and Joe Empey.

He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

February 7, 1930 — November 19, 2020

Lucille Ann Kennedy, 90, passed away Nov. 19, 2020. She was born Feb. 7, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska to Thomas and Barbara Pinkos Zegar.

A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at noon at the St. George Catholic Church, 249 W. 200 North, St. George, Utah.

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.

September 7, 1936 — November 26, 2020

Jerry Frederick Frost, 84 years old, died Nov. 26, 2020, in St. George, Utah. Jerry was born Sept. 7, 1936, in Kanab, Utah to Allen Seegmiller Frost and Allie Judd Frost.

He married Gean Riggins McMillan on Oct. 15, 1955, in Salt Lake City Utah. They were later sealed in the Bountiful, Utah Temple.

Jerry began his career in Utah. His employment with Univac provided an opportunity for the family to move to Minnesota in 1968. He loved his career and the time spent in Minnesota. In his ensuing years, Jerry enjoyed racquetball, tennis, and golf. When he retired, Jerry and Gean returned to Utah.

He is survived by his brother, Lamond Frost; and three daughters: Jeri Lee Tanner (Russell), Heidi Gean Dexter (Kirk) and Jodie Kae Horgan (Ric). He has 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Gean; and his brother, Allen DeLoss Frost.

His interment will be in the Panguitch 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.

July 2, 1925 — November 26, 2020

Beverly June Spry Pratt Grimshaw died at home, on Thanksgiving Day, 2020.

She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Claudius John Spry and Lyndall Shepard. She graduated from Granite High School and served in the Southern States Mission. She married Calvin Don Pratt in the Salt Lake Temple on Nov. 10, 1948. They were the parents of Michael S. Pratt, John P. (Shauna) Pratt, Rebekah Pratt, and Deborah (Mark) Price.

Calvin died in 1965. She received a bachelor’s degree in 1963 and a master’s in 1971 both from the University of Utah. She taught in the Salt Lake City School District for 11 years. She married William Randolph “Dolph” Grimshaw in the St. George Temple on Feb. 16, 1974, and inherited six more children: Wayne (Beverly) Grimshaw, Keith (Nancy) Grimshaw, Mary Ann Richardson, Joan (Earl) Thomsen, Gail (Jim) Callison, Louise (Jay) Wilken, and six grandchildren.

She moved to Enoch, Utah, and taught in Iron County for 11 years. She and Dolph served together in the Michigan Dearborn and Georgia Atlanta Missions. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints having served as a teacher in all auxiliaries. She was also a choir leader and Relief Society president. She loved to lead congregational singing. She was a temple worker and also volunteered at the St. George Temple for the last few years.

Beverly is survived by nine of her children, their spouses, and Debbie’s husband Mark Hildt Price, 37 grandchildren, 110 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Dolph Grimshaw, daughter Deborah Price, sister Shirley Kalawaia, and Shirley’s husband Jesse K. Kalawaia.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the Serenity Funeral Home 1316 S. 400 East #A3, St. George, Utah. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, there will not be a public viewing. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home. Family and friends can share tributes, upload photos and videos, and share her obituary at www.SerenityStG.com.

September 11, 1951 — November 29, 2020

Robert J Milne (“Bob”), 69, left this mortal earth on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.

Robert was born in Cedar City, Utah on Sept. 11, 1951, to Lee and Eva Deen Milne. He was the third son of five children, (brothers, Mike, Larry, C. Dean and sister, Kay Gale). He was raised in Cedar City and graduated from Cedar High School in 1970 where many classmates and friends were given nicknames that they are lovingly known by to this day.

After high school, Robert attended Denver Diesel and Automotive Tech School. Robert later returned to Cedar City and worked for Bradshaw Chevrolet, arguably fixing more pranks and practical jokes than dents from the vehicles he worked on. He then pursued a career with Utah Power & Light, eventually becoming a journeyman lineman after relocating to Riverdale in 1984.

He made life-long friends throughout his working life and cherished those friendships after his retirement in 2010. Robert was always up for a good laugh, joke, or funny story. Robert was known for his quick wit, fun personality and ability to serve others at a moment’s notice.

Farming was his escape, which provided many learning experiences, annual losses, and severe allergies. Hauling hay was often a neighborhood event that taught his sons the importance of hard work and motivated each of them to choose higher education over farming; however, the lessons learned on the farm were of equal importance and have served them well. Lake Powell and the Southern Utah mountains were his paradise where many cherished memories were made with family and friends.

Robert was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in several capacities. Robert had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ and enjoyed serving others, never forgetting those in need.

He married the love of his life, Holly Holman, on Oct. 8, 1970. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple on Sept. 1, 1973. Even until the day of his passing, he made sure he purchased flowers every two weeks for Holly to enjoy. She returned this love and service providing nurturing care and fulfilling the role as his loving and devoted companion assisting him through his terminal illness, pulmonary fibrosis. Theirs was a true love story wherein they enjoyed over 50 years of companionship, laughs, love and service.

They were blessed with three sons: Brandon (Jennifer) Milne; St. George, Utah; Brian (Kaitlin) Milne; South Weber, Utah; Lance (Holly) Milne; Layton, Utah. He enjoyed a special relationship with his nine grandchildren: Shaylee (Spencer), Madison (Jaden), Judd, Brinley, Marlee, Mercedes, Addy, Brielle, Jaxon and one great-grandchild, Everlee. Together they enjoyed many hunting trips, water balloon fights, and Sunday dinners — he adored them all. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Eva Deen Milne; parents-in-law, Roy and Bethel Holman; sister-in-law Lynnette Oldroyd Milne; brother-in-law, Paul Southwick.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road.  Friends may visit family Friday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the mortuary. Masks are required and social distancing will be followed.

Services will be live-streamed by going to www.lindquistmortuary.com and scrolling to the bottom of Robert’s obituary page.    

Interment will be in the Cedar City, Utah Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, noon.

In lieu of flowers, honor Robert by enjoying a Mountain Dew, reaching out to a friend, spending time with a loved one, or serving someone in need.

Condolences may be shared at: www.lindquistmortuary.com

October 21, 1942 — November 30, 2020

Richard Hilmer Duncan of Washington City, Utah was born on Oct. 21, 1942, to Elmer Bryant Duncan and Lucile Carlson Duncan in Salt Lake City.

He was suddenly taken from this mortality on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, after being involved in an unfortunate, tragic car accident on LaVerkin Hill. In the twinkling of an eye, without pain or suffering, Richard passed away. He was 78 years of age.   

On Feb. 28, 1964, he married the love of his life, his darling sweetheart, Karen Marie Anderson in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. In 1968, they were blessed with the birth of their daughter, Becky Sue. The three of them loved to be with each other no matter the occasion which continued to the day of Dick’s passing. 

Richard and Karen were married for 56 years but sealed for time and all eternity through the blessings afforded by our faith, knowledge and testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  An active and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his testimony was rarely spoken but always known. He loves our Savior, Jesus Christ, and we are certain the Lord welcomed him home. Richard served with love, selflessness, honoring his priesthood without the need of fanfare or recognition. He quietly and effectively ministered to those in his neighborhoods.

During their lives together, Richard graduated from Weber State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business. He worked up the ranks at Bountiful City and served as Street Superintendent and Sanitation Department Director for 38 years. He was loved by his peers, co-workers, employees, City Council members, Mayors and residents of Bountiful City. He retired in 2000. One of his many accomplishments was being the key individual who coordinated Bountiful City to implement the large, automated garbage cans we as residents use throughout Utah today. 

An active and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his testimony was rarely spoken but always known. He loves our Savior; Jesus Christ and we are certain He has welcomed him home. He served with love, without the need of fanfare or recognition but quietly and effectively ministered to those in his neighborhoods.

After retirement, Dick played a lot of golf, enjoyed the southern Utah / St. George area and lived close to his beautiful daughter, her husband and their family. He and Karen are proud grandparents of two and great grandparents of three boys who are the love of their lives. A day was never better when Dick spent time with his grandkids and especially his great-grandkids, Kellin (7), Duncan (5), and Ridgedon (3 months). His granddaughter Tere and grandson Christopher were close to their grandpa and love him “Forever and Always.” 

Richard is survived by his wife, Karen, daughter Becky Sue Richards (Bob), Tere (granddaughter), Christopher (grandson) and grandsons Kellin, Duncan and Ridgedon. His extended family of Gail Duncan Olson, Pam Duncan, Joan Duncan, Ann Bowen (Rich), Kris Coleman (Ron), Debbie Eddings (Arnold), Kevin Duncan (Susie), Scott Duncan (Jenny) along with thousands of family on both sides of the veil who love him. Richard was reunited with his brother Charles, his best friend and brother Don, as well as his parents, Elmer and Lucile Duncan. 

Funeral services will be as follows: Friday, Dec. 4 from 5-7 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah with a second viewing held at the Coral Canyon 2nd Ward, 1950 N. Coral Canyon Blvd., Washington, Utah, Saturday afternoon from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Services will begin at 2 p.m. 

We’re grateful for the first responders who arrived on scene by the brave members from the LaVerkin Police Department, Officer Nash and his partner from the Washington City Police Department and Sergeant Larry Mower from the Utah Highway Patrol.  Funeral services will be under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary and presided by Bishop Keith Ashby. 

ALL appropriate CDC preventive measures will be followed to protect the health and wellbeing for those in attendance. Family and friends can also watch the Saturday services via YouTube by typing in: Coral Canyon 2nd

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah. Friends and family are invited to sign his online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com

March 4, 1928 — November 26, 2020

Aileen Ruth Haller Parkes, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep due to complications of age, on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 2020. Her children surrounded her bedside in the family home, St. George, Utah.

Aileen Haller was born March 4, 1928, to Marguerite Naomi Adkins and Thomas Oliver Haller in Glendale, California.  She grew up in Southern California, graduated from L.A. High, and attended the University of Redlands.

She married Charles Arthur Parkes May 22, 1949, in Riverside, California and they were sealed in 1951 in the Salt Lake City Temple. They raised their son and three daughters in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California, where they owned and operated Crestline Pharmacy. 

The family moved to Orem and later to St. George, Utah. Aileen was active in community and church service in the children’s, youth, and women’s organizations throughout her life, but her first concern was always her family.  Aileen and Art served in the Canada Calgary Mission, Family History Centers, and the St. George Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

Aileen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles Arthur Parkes (d.2010), Daughter-in-law, Marilyn Rose Hoffmann Parkes (d.1987), and Granddaughter-in-law, Season Joy Hale Barnett (d.2013).

Aileen is survived by her four children: Dale Arthur (Christine Stewart) Parkes, Meridian, Idaho; Carrie Lou Parkes (Burke) Smith, Hurricane, Utah; Cynthia Aileen Parkes (Dana) Barnett, St. George, Utah;  and Amy Jo (Jesse) Parkes-Vincent, Albany, Oregon, and her beloved 96-year-old brother, Harlan Thomas Haller, Red Bank, New Jersey.

Art and Aileen are blessed at this time with 13 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. 

A Family only Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. MST, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel located at 2256 N Providence Drive, Saratoga Springs, Utah.

A Grave Dedicatory Prayer will follow after 1 p.m. at Salt Lake City Cemetery (200 “N” Street E, SLC).  Aileen will be buried next to her husband Arthur Parkes and Daughter-in-law, Marilyn Parkes, in the cemetery’s North East area, near the crossroads of 375 North (Cedar Ave) and 1100 East.  

Aileen’s services may be viewed online. Join the Zoom Meeting by 11 a.m. at the following link: https://byu.zoom.us/j/99137328833.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah. Friends and family are invited to sign her online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com

Dec. 16, 1933 – Dec. 2, 2020

Ernestine “Tina” Collins, 86, passed away Dec. 2, 2020. She was born Dec. 16, 1933, in Evanston, Wyoming.

Tina was a graduate of Evanston High School. She played both the clarinet and piano and also was a twirler in the high school band. She was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at the age of 17 years old, only being a senior in high school and became a young survivor.

Tina was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many positions in the church. She had a passion to give service to others, always willing to help someone in need. Many remember her baking banana bread for those who were sick. She was also part of organizing and volunteering for the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and served many years as a precinct committee chairman. She always expressed that she was blessed to have the “Very Best Neighbors.” Tina was loved by her family and friends and will be missed dearly.

Tina was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Theodore and Emma Scott Bennett; her sisters: Marleen Avery and Kathleen Boone; her husbands: Jack Mahlon Harrison, Vance Ward Langston, and Dennis French Collins.

She is survived by her sister, Janice Smith; her six children: Rickie Dean Harrison, Randy Jack Harrison, Thomas Glen Harrison, Tammy Renee Moore, Debra Ann Seegmiller, and Tory Bennett Langston; and step children: Anita Moore, Sandra Clegg, Val Langston, and Lynn Langston. She has many grandchildren, and great grandchildren which she loved dearly.

A limited family viewing will be held Friday, Dec. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Pine View Mortuary 566 North Mall Drive, St. George, Utah.

Graveside service will be at held Friday, December 11, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the St. George City Cemetery, 650 East Tabernacle Street, St. George Utah 84770.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Pine View Mortuary 435-986-4222. Visit www.pineviewmortuary.com for full obituary and funeral service listing.

Dec. 23, 1955 – Dec. 2, 2020

Kelly Dean Cannon, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, at his home with his family nearby following complications from a stroke. He was born on Dec. 23, 1955, in St. George, Utah, to Ellis Kay and Helen Irene Roundy Cannon. His siblings include Janet Irene Harris, Terry Kay (deceased) (Debbie), Carla Lynn Barlow (Ralph), and Tony Douglas (Cindy).

Kelly graduated from Dixie High School in 1974. He fulfilled an LDS mission to Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1975. He married Sheila Theobald on September 2, 1977, in the St. George LDS Temple. To this union came three wonderful children, Kristi Erma Charlton (Jake), William (Billy) Dean (deceased), and Sarah Mae Strickley (Mark). He was blessed with six beautiful grandchildren Braxton (Holly), Brendon (Maren), and Braydon Charlton, and Taelin, Kache, and Haygen Strickley. His family was very precious to him and they were the light of his life.

He was currently working for Jones Paint and Glass in their door shop. He truly enjoyed his job and the people he worked with. Kelly was a jack-of-all-trades and could build or fix almost anything. He was a talented carpenter, building beautiful cabinetry and furniture, which are showcased in his home and in the homes of his children, extended family and friends. He was an avid scout, receiving his Eagle Scout award in 1969 at the age of 14. He received his Wood Badge award in 1990 and his Silver Beaver in 1998. He served as the Nuwuvi Chapter Advisor in the Tu Cubin Noonie Lodge of the Order of the Arrow for close to 25 years. He received his Vigil Honor in 2003. He loved his service in scouts and was proud to serve the boys in the Virgin River and Snow Canyon Districts. He was also overjoyed to spend time with his two oldest grandsons during his service in the Order of the Arrow.

Kelly was fun loving and always ready for an adventure or a road trip. He loved camping, four-wheeling, deer hunting and fishing, and, at a moment’s notice, he would drop everything to be with family and friends. There was never a dull moment when Kelly was around, and he thoroughly enjoyed every second spent with his family, friends, and dogs, namely Dude and Buddy.

He was an active member of the LDS church and was currently serving in the bishopric of the Snow Canyon 6th ward. He had a firm testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Plan of Salvation.

Kelly is survived by his wife and best friend, Sheila, his two daughters and their spouses, his grandchildren and two granddaughter-in-laws, his father Kay and step-mother Ann, his sisters Janet and Carla (Ralph), brother Tony (Cindy), and in-laws Debbie Cannon, Quay and Carol Simons, David and Nancy Theobald, along with countless nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Helen, brother Terry, his son William (Billy), his wife’s parents Clarence and Phyllis Theobald, and brother and sister-in-law Kenneth and Barbara Beckstrom.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at DRMC’s Intensive Care Unit for their quality of care while Kelly was in the hospital.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 am at the Snow Canyon 6th Ward on Dixie Dr. and will be available live stream via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/98847222334?pwd=cHlDNEQ5ZDlaUUo3WENmcFBWMHJaZz09

Meeting ID: 988 4722 2334 Passcode: 179416

A visitation will be held Sunday, Dec. 6 from 6-7 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 1316 S. 400 E., St. George, Utah. Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery.

Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at www.SerenityStG.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-9100.

Sept. 20, 1930 – Nov. 27, 2020

Anna Noriene Bauer Barnum, the tenth child of eleven children returned peacefully to her Heavenly Home Nov. 27, 2020, surrounded by family.

Born on Sept. 20, 1930, to William and Irene Elliker Bauer in Enterprise, Utah. Growing up in Enterprise was always a fun adventure. After high school graduation, Class of 1948, she married M. Gailin Barnum son of Milford and Elizabeth Bracken Barnum on Oct. 9, 1948, later solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple.

They lived for a short time in Morgan, Utah; Las Vegas, Nevada; Bakersfield, California; Anderson, California; then settling in Susanville, Northern California. She worked as a retail clerk retiring from Safeway stores in the late 1980s. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints she served in the Relief Society Presidency and other callings. Moving to St. George in 1990 where she spent wonderful years with her sisters, extended family, and friends. She enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, across the United States, and as far as Hong Kong. She loved checking out antique stores adding to her different collections, enjoyed crafting, was an excellent seamstress, and took wonderful care of her children and family.

Our dear loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother is survived by daughter Cynthia/Cyndee (Tom) Rose; son M. Troy (Jeanette) Barnum; three grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.

She was proceeded in death by parents, her husband Gailin Barnum – Feb. 21, 1981 – and her ten siblings.

Because of COVID-19, a celebration of her life and burial services are pending, at which time internment will be in the Central Utah Cemetery.

The family of Noriene wishes to thank Alliance Hospice Care for their loving and compassionate services. Grateful to her nieces and nephews in California and Utah for their visits and including our Mom in their family activities, always making sure she was well and thanks to her caring, watchful neighbors. Thanks for loving our Mom.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S Bluff St, St. George, Utah. Friends and family are invited to sign her online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com

December 17, 1931 — December 1, 2020

William Jerry Empey passed away Dec. 1, 2020. He was born on Dec. 17, 1931, to William Albert and Emma Harradence Empey. He married Priscilla Peterson on June 28, 1961, in the St. George, Utah Temple. Together they raised four children.

Jerry served in the military during the Korean War. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Southern California. He was an active member of the church and served in many callings over the years.

He graduated from Dixie High School and Dixie College. He completed his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and pursued a master’s degree from Utah State University. He taught school for one year in Murray, Utah, and then spent the next 33 years teaching in the Washington County School District, where he taught third and fourth grades. During the summers he worked for the Bureau of Land Management and continued there for many years after retiring from teaching.

Jerry loved his family and spending time with them. He was always up for any adventure. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a sports enthusiast and watched anything from elementary soccer games to sporting events at the collegiate level and anything in between. Whenever possible he attended the activities of his children and grandchildren. He loved hunting, fishing, horseshoes and riding his four-wheeler. He was an avid gardener and gave freely of his harvest to neighbors, friends and family. He spent winters cracking pecans and sharing them with his children and grandchildren.

One of the things Jerry will be remembered for is the many hours he spent serving others. He was always willing to spend time with a friend, help with a yard project, or anything else that was needed.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Elma Empey. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla, and his children: Kyle (Lisa) Empey, Michael (Michele) Empey, Julie (Don) Danielson, and Jan (Brad) Cox.  He has 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren as well as many relatives and friends. He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Graveside services, with military honors, will be held Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at 1 p.m. at the St. George City Cemetery, 700 E. Tabernacle, St. George, Utah. A visitation will be held Saturday, prior to services, at noon at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.  Masks are required for those attending services.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Kony Coins for Kids in remembrance of Jerry Empey.

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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 25, 1930 — December 2, 2020

Lavar James Moffitt, 90, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Dec. 2, 2020, in the arms of his loving daughter, in St. George, Utah. Dad was born on the kitchen table in Castle Dale, Utah, on July 25, 1930. His father passed away when he was only three years old.

He always had a happy disposition. He attended High School in Castle Dale; he loved basketball and tennis, in fact, he was the star of both teams and was also Student Body President. He attended the U of U and graduated with a degree in Pharmacy. He owned Moffitt’s Pharmacy in Holladay.

He met our Mom, Marilyn, in 1949, while taking voice lessons from Mr. A. Lee Humphries and Mom was the accompanist. They were married on Aug. 31, 1951, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They had four children and raised their family in Sandy, Utah. Dad had a beautiful baritone/bass voice; he sang for many funerals, weddings, and other events; as well as being a member of the Tabernacle Choir, which he loved so much.

He was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many leadership positions. Dad was the perfect example of a Christ-Like man. He truly had all the attributes. He was so kind, honest, gentle, and he never judged any person; he loved unconditionally.  He was quick-witted, he was so fun to be with and everyone who met him loved him.

He is survived by three of his loving children: Rebecca M. Huntsman (Cal), Kelly Lavar Moffitt (Jackie), and Layne David Moffitt (Sesha); 15 Grandchildren, and 15 Great Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Hegessy Moffitt, oldest Son, Scott James Moffitt, and his Parents and Siblings.

A Viewing and Funeral services for the Family will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Serenity Funeral Home. Interment at Tonaquint Cemetery in St. George, Utah will follow.

Funeral services may be viewed on the here shortly after the live service.

June 27, 1942 — September 25, 2020

Rod Smith, former newspaper executive, devout Christian, dedicated volunteer, and friend, passed away on Sept. 25, 2020, of a massive stroke, just days after returning from a month’s long RV road trip with his beloved wife, Adele.

Rod was born June 27, 1942, in Aurora, Illinois, moving with his family to Maywood, California when he was two, and remaining in California until his move to Hurricane, Utah following retirement. 

He began his career in the newspaper business in his pre-teen years, delivering papers door to door on his bicycle and retiring from the Pasadena Star after a total of 65 years in the business.

Rod will be remembered as a hard-working newspaperman, devoted husband, father, and volunteer.  He served for a number of years on the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game committees.  He shared stories of working the famous football games and not having time to catch a glimpse of the action.

Following retirement, he and his wife, Judy, moved to Hurricane, Utah to take advantage of the open spaces, recreational opportunities, and calm winters. Judy passed away on Christmas Day in 2015 following a year’s long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  Rod was instrumental in organizing Memory Matters, a Southern Utah organization dedicated to supporting Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers.

Rod’s handiwork is evident at Hurricane First Southern Baptist Church, where he spent hundreds of hours helping to construct the building. He served as the Huntsman World Senior Games Field Director for a number of years, on the Hurricane Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and many other St. George and Hurricane Valley committees and organizations. He was the recipient of the prestigious Hurricane Valley Community Service Award in 2016.

Rod reconnected with a widowed high school classmate, Joan Adele Wagner, and they were married on Dec. 30, 2017.  They traveled extensively and volunteered for many organizations and religious groups in both Hurricane, Utah and La Mesa, California.

Rod leaves behind his wife Adele, a son, three sisters, his furry companion Bear, and many cherished friends and neighbors.  Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

May 21, 1947 — December 3, 2020

Perry John Chadburn passed away on Dec. 3, 2020. He was born on May 21, 1947, in St. George, Utah, to Metta and Marvin Chadburn. Perry grew up in Veyo, Utah where he attended schools in St. George. During his younger years, if he wasn’t causing mischief with his friend Neto, he helped his parents run and operate the Veyo Merc.

Perry graduated from Dixie High School in 1965. He then served a full-time mission in the Eastern States for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After returning home from his mission, he attended Dixie College, where he met the love of his life, Lucille Robison “Robie.” They were married and sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City Temple on May 23, 1969. Perry continued his education and graduated with an Associate degree from Dixie College and then received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Family Relations from Brigham Young University.

After graduating, Perry and Lucille moved to Las Vegas where they raised two good-looking boys, Jeremy and Coty. While living in Las Vegas, Perry worked for Keebler Delivery, the Las Vegas Sun Newspaper, and Deseret Industries. In 2000, they moved to Veyo and he transferred to the St. George location where he enjoyed working until he retired in 2013.  Perry loved the people he worked with at Deseret Industries and was a great mentor.

Perry loved spending time with his boys and participating in their activities. He coached many years of football and baseball. He also had a love for the scouting program and helped many scouts achieve the rank of Eagle.  Perry had a positive impact on all the youth he interacted with.

Family was a high priority to Perry.  He loved being with and watching his grandchildren in their activities.  He also enjoyed being in the outdoors camping, fishing, hunting, and going on adventures with the Durfee’s and McAllister’s (the cousins) on the Rhinos. Over the years, he had the pleasure of meeting many great friends and cherished those moments he spent with them.

Perry is survived by his wife, Lucille; his sons, Jeremy (Rebecca) of St. George and Coty (Elisa) of St. George; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his sister, Lil Barron. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, and a brother.

We want to thank Dixie Dialysis for the extraordinary care they gave Perry through his dialysis years. We are also grateful for the multiple first responders who provided outstanding care.

Graveside services will be held Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at 1 p.m. at the Veyo Cemetery. Masks are required for those attending services.

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.

March 21, 1946 — November 27, 2020

Barbara Jean Allgood Snow of St. George, Utah, passed away peacefully, at home in her bed, surrounded by her loving son, Marshall Kory Snow and daughter (in-law) Aurora Rose Snow. She returned home to her Heavenly Father on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at the young age of 74 years old, after a long struggle with many different health conditions.

She faced her health conditions along with many other struggles with grace, courage, dignity, strength and faith, especially this past year. She believed that it was best to have faith and to turn her struggles over to her Heavenly Father, this helped her to have the strength to move forward and fight until it was apparent that there was nothing more the doctors could do to help her continue to fight her failing health conditions. It was decided, as a family, that it would be best to bring her home and spend her final days on home hospice, surrounded by her special memorabilia, her family and many friends that came by to see her and called her in her final days.

Barbara was born in Moab, Utah on March 21, 1946, to her father, Marvin Lester Allgood and mother, Hollis Marie Day Allgood.  She was the sixth of nine children and was the youngest of her three sisters.  Barbara’s early memories included spending the summers with her sisters at her grandmothers’ in Moab, Utah.

She graduated from Davis High School in Kaysville, Utah in 1964.  This is where she met her high school sweetheart, Ray Harrison Snow, Jr. She married her high school sweetheart, Ray on March 8, 1963, in Farmington, Utah.  Their son, Marshall Kory Snow was born on Oct. 29, 1963, in Bountiful, Utah.  They lived in Salt Lake City, Utah for most of their married lives.

Barbara worked as a Programmer at E Systems for several years before they moved to Whitefish, Montana in 1990.  They moved to St. George, Utah in 2003 to be near family. They lived a peaceful and happy life until her husband Ray passed away unexpectedly in November of 2003. Her son, Marshall Kory Snow moved from Whitefish, Montana to St. George, Utah to be with her after her husband Ray passed away and to help take care of her.  They lived a peaceful and happy life until health problems finally took her home to her loving, husband Ray.  Barbara and Ray were sealed to each other in the St. George, Utah Temple on March 8, 2005.

Barbara was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints & served in many positions within the church.  Barbara was very kind, compassionate, caring, gentle, generous, loving, humorous, kindhearted, supportive, and devoted to her faith, family and friends.  Her greatest pride was her son and daughter-in-law; brothers, sisters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as all her many nieces, nephews and their children. Her genuine love and warmth will be missed by all who had the privilege and blessing to have known and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Harrison Snow Jr. (2003); parents, Marvin Lester Allgood (2005); Hollis Marie Day Allgood (2009); two brothers, Larry Grant Allgood (1941); Jerry Neldon Allgood (1944); older sister, Donna Marie (Allgood) Williamson (2020)

She is survived by her son,  Marshall Kory Snow and daughter-in-law, Aurora Rose Snow of  St. George, Utah; granddaughters: Melissa Marie Snow (William) Sherman of Price, Utah; Natasha Dawn Snow of Castle Dale, Utah; great-grandchildren: Darren O’Neil and Dakota O’Neil of Price, Utah; and Kloey Snow of Castle Dale, Utah; brothers and sister, Marvin Dee (JC) Allgood of Gambrills, MD; Betty Joan Kingsbury Oliver of Bountiful, Utah; Harold Bruce (Karen) Allgood of Bountiful, Utah; Thomas Wayne (Dixie) Allgood of Layton, Utah; Robert Delwayne (Doris) Allgood of Riverdale, Utah; and many nieces & nephews.

A Celebration Service of Barbara’s life will be held Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at 1 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.  A Visitation will be held prior to the service from noon to 12:45 p.m. Interment will be held Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at 1 p.m. in the Grand Valley Cemetery, Oak St. and Sand Flats Road, Moab, Utah.  Masks are required for those attending services.

Live streaming webcast is available at www.metcalfmortuary.com by clicking on the obituary, then click on broadcast at the bottom.  The webcast will remain active online for 90 days.  You will also be given the opportunity to purchase a copy of the Webcast service’s thru Metcalf Mortuary after the live webcast.  There will also be an audio recording available of the service’s Please let Kory & Aurora Snow know if you would like a copy of this.

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.

October 22, 1939 — December 4, 2020

Robert Lee Horsley, age 81, of St. George, Utah passed away peacefully of natural causes surrounded by his family on Dec. 4, 2020.

He was born Oct. 22, 1939, in Ogden, Utah to Everett and Rachael (Black) Horsley. He had three brothers, Donald, Myron, and Grant, and two sisters Marilyn Korth and Lenore Bingham. He graduated from Ogden High School and later attended Weber State College. He married Gaye Deamer in 1960 and had three children, Heidi (Gunderson), Michael, and Mark. They later divorce and he married the love of his life, Christine Turner (Olsen) in Sept. 15, 1983, in Federal Way, Washington, gaining a stepson Michael Pelletier. They have been married for 37 years. 

He was employed by Swift & Company for several years before establishing a very successful career with the Federal Aviation Administration for 30 years. He had multiple positions including Technician, SFO Manager, Assistant Sector Manager, Sector Manager and Branch Manager of the 460 engineering division in Seattle Washington. While Sector Manager in Salt Lake, Utah, the sector won several regional Sector of The Year awards and also won National Sector of The Year.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting deer, elk, and pheasant. He trained several hunting dogs and love to collect guns and knives. He loved to travel, loved watching movies, especially Gladiator. He went to the gym every day except Sunday, working out faithfully for 60 years.

He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Upon retirement, he and Christine served a full-time mission as well as a part-time mission in the northwest. They did extensive repair work, construction, and other services. He was the membership clerk in three wards, serving both the church and the communities they lived in. He started tutoring higher math, helping hundreds of students to excel in both high school and college. He dedicated the last 35 years of his life to service.

He was preceded in death by his parents and all his siblings. There will be a viewing Saturday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, after which there will be a graveside service for family at Tonaquint Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah. Friends and family are invited to sign his online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com

2020

John C Burgess, 92, loving husband and father, veteran and Knight of Columbus was born in Ohio County, Kentucky.

He is survived by his loving wife Elfriede and children. Funeral mass and rosary will be held Thursday Dec. 10, 3 p.m. at St. George Catholic Church. For condolences call 435 656-4859.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Pine View Mortuary 435-986-4222. Please visit our website www.pineviewmortuary.com for full obituary and funeral service listing.

November 18, 1946 — November 28, 2020

On Nov. 28, 2020, Dale Donald Mann, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, returned to the presence of his Heavenly Father at the age of 74.

Dale was born on Nov. 18, 1946, in Cañon City, Colorado to Donald Dallas Mann and Gladys Luella Martin. The oldest of seven children Dale loved his relationship with his siblings and the fond memories they made together as a family. At the age of 12, the family relocated to Northern Utah where he loved to roam the countryside looking for odd jobs to help support his mother as she provided the family with the necessities of life. At the age of 19, he faithfully served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Southern California Mission. It was in the final months of his missionary service when he met the love of his life, Susan Hymas, and returned to ask for her hand in marriage shortly after completing his church service.

Susan and Dale were married in the Salt Lake City Temple for time and all eternity on Nov. 15, 1968, and ultimately became the parents of six children: Connie, Crystal, David, Jenifer, Jason, and Melissa. As a family, they lived in Southern California, St. George, Utah, and Las Vegas, Nevada. Dale loved his family more than anything in this world and he always made sure they knew how much they meant to him.

Dale was a people person and had a smile that was infectious. Self-proclaimed as the “famous insurance adjuster,” Dale dedicated his career to this field and enjoyed the responsibility of making things right for people as part of his daily work. He was well known in the industry for his honesty in his dealings with others.

If you had the pleasure of meeting Dale he was your immediate friend. His love for his fellow man was evident in the many acts of service and compassion he performed for those whom he came in contact with. He faithfully served in several church callings throughout his life and was grateful for the opportunities that service provided him to bless the lives of Heavenly Father’s children. Dale’s faith and testimony were central to his character and stand as a testament of the man he was while upon this earth.

His greatest joys in life were found in the successes of his children and grandchildren. He delighted in attending their special moments in life and was always present with a big congratulatory hug. Dale loved to share experiences of his life and never passed up on an opportunity to teach a life lesson to anyone who would listen; memories which we are grateful for today.

He is survived by the love of his life and eternal companion of 52 years, Susan Kay Mann; five of his children, Connie and Tim Fieseler, Crystal and Mark Martin, Jenifer and Nathan York, Jason and Lindsay Mann, Melissa and Mehdi Layadi; and 19 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Gladys Mann; his son David Dale Mann, and his brother, Dennis Mann.

A private family service will be held on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in St. George, Utah.