(December 25, 1922 – July 11, 2015)

Guy Wilson Bowler passed away July 11, 2015 at his home. He was born December 25, 1922 in St. George, Utah, to George Henry and Lula Lenore Wilson Bowler. He married Gertrude Jensen on June 5, 1946 in the St. George LDS Temple.

Guy was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Gertrude Jensen; daughter-in-law, Deborah Ann Bowler; grandson Shawn Bowler; and granddaughters Megan Elizabeth Bowler and Samantha Ashley Bowler. He is survived by his children: Bradley (Vicky) Bowler of St. George, Loreen (Andy) Wilson of Cedar City, Gail (Roger) Humphries of Gunlock, Marie (Larry) Jessup of Gunlock, John (Shelley) Bowler of Veyo, Kalvin (Becky) Bowler of Gunlock, Kendle (Robin) Bowler serving as president of the Honduras Tegucigalpa Mission, Vance (Julianne) Bowler of St. George, Dorrel (Joni) Bowler of Arvada, Colorado, and Odean (Kim) Bowler of Gunlock. He is also survived by 50 grandchildren, 95 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18, at 11 a.m. at the Gunlock LDS Ward Chapel, 733 N. Main St., Gunlock
• A visitation will be held Saturday, from 9-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel
• Interment with full military honors will follow in the Gunlock Cemetery

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Visit the Metcalf Mortuary website for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

A special thanks to Terron Hunt from Southern Utah Home Care and Hospice for the compassionate care given to our dad in his final days.

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(April 3, 1944 – July 14, 2015)

Judy Starr Daniels Lewis peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father on July 14, 2015, after a brief battle with kidney cancer. She was surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 3, 1944, to James Sawyer and Virginia Kay Daniels in Niles, California. She grew up in Seaside, California, attending UC-Berkeley and later earning her registered nurse licensure through Highland Nursing College in 1967.

Working as a nurse at Los Gatos Community Hospital she met many interesting people, including the love of her life, Steve Lewis. After a brief courtship they were married on September 18, 1971, and sealed for time and all eternity in the Oakland California LDS Temple on July 11, 1974.

Together they welcomed eight children into their lives, and she was mother to 10. The family moved to St. George, Utah, in 1987 and Judy went to work for Dixie Regional Medical Center in 1988, serving many residents, neighbors and friends for over 21 years.

Judy said her favorite part of nursing was caring for patients at the bedside and mentoring new nurses. Many will remember her steady hand, her white uniform, sense of humor, and level-headed influence. She was kind and positive about everyone and everything, and known to nurture people, plants and animals of all kinds with great success. She was wise and practical and had several favorite sayings.

Judy joined the LDS Church at 27 years old and remained a strong Latter-day Saint her entire life, striving to exemplify her Savior in all her interactions. Conversations with her often turned to eternal principles and perspective, demonstrating her enduring testimony of the plan of salvation.

Judy was an avid genealogist, finding many generations of family to link together in the saving ordinances of the gospel.  When not doing genealogy or working on a yard or home project, she would most often be found studying the scriptures.  She had a lifelong love of gospel learning and was a favorite teacher of many.  Even in her final days, her testimony shone as bright as it ever did and she continued to radiate a love and sure knowledge of her Savior and His plan for her.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents and infant daughter, Nellee Danielle Lewis.  She is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 44 years, Steve K. Lewis; step-sons: Mark Lewis and Ray Lewis; children: Mollee (David) Lamb, Jamie (William) Holt, Mitzi (Mike) Hall, Dow (Hannah) Lewis, Quincy (Kristy) Lewis, Darby (Aaron) Meadows, and Riley (Melissa) Lewis; her two brothers: Jim (Connie) Daniels and Jeff Daniels; and uncle, Paul (Marilyn) Hart.

She enjoyed relationships with 14 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and was looking forward to meeting four additional grandchildren due this summer.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Monday, July 20, at 11 a.m. in the St. George LDS 3^rd ward building, 200 W. 500 North, St. George.
• Visitations will be Sunday, July 19, 6-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, and Monday, 9-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will be Tuesday, July 21, noon, at the Lewiston City Cemetery, Lewiston.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary.

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(March 30, 1947 – July 9, 2015)

James Alan Deru, 68, died July 9, 2015, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was born March 30, 1947, in Ogden, Utah, to John and Glenna Deru.

He grew up in Ogden, Utah, and graduated from Ben Lomond High School in 1965. He served in the Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. After the war, Jim lived in California for several years and later moved to Evanston, Wyoming, to work in the family glass business. He then co-owned and operated Main Street Deli with his sister Ann Quillinan. Jim enjoyed cooking and even won the Evanston chili cook-off contest in 1985. He loved exploring the back country in his 4WD with family, friends, and dogs. Later, he moved to Saint George where he worked for Quality Park. He retired to his tropical paradise, Honolulu, Hawaii, in 2003.

He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Steven and Marty Deru, Linae and Dean Russell, Tennessee and George Newby, Rusty and Flora Deru, Sharon Quillinan, John Quillinan, Lee and Terry Quillinan, and Michael and Erika Deru; and several dozen nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd., St George.
• A viewing will be Saturday, 10-11 a.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will follow in the St George City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Please visit the Metcalf Mortuary website for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

In lieu of flowers, Jim requested donations to the Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab.

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(June 3, 1951 – July 15, 2015)

Margaret Carol Sullivan, 64, passed away on July 15, 2015, in Dixie Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born in Henderson, Nevada, on June 3, 1951, to Cecil and Margaret (Craig) Empey. She had two siblings: Ronald Empey and Sharon Carter (Dean). She graduated from Basic High School in Henderson, Dixie College in St. George and Southern Utah University in Cedar City. She taught at Tooele High School in the mid-1990s, and was a biology lab instructor at Dixie until poor health forced her retirement.

Growing up, Carol and her siblings spent summers with their maternal grandparents and cousins at Craig Ranch near Mt. Trumbull on the Arizona Strip, where Carol’s love of animals, particularly horses, was nurtured.  As well as an avid horsewoman, Carol was an artist and skilled embroiderer.  She enjoyed sharing her talents, knowledge and horses with her 6 grandchildren: Nathan, Lydia, Evy, Bonnie, Ana and J.J.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Cecil Empey of St. George and grandparents, Hiram and Mary Empey of Magna and Albert and Mary Craig of St. George and Mt. Trumbull.

Carol is survived by her husband of 45 years, John Lee Sullivan; their son Johnny (Crystal); six grandchildren; her siblings; her aunts, Joyce Larson Empey of Magna, Glenna Grant Empey of Tooele and Jean Craig Luttrell (Ben) of Boulder City, Nevada, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services

• Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life Saturday, August 1, at 11 a.m. at Desert Ridge Baptist Church, 1088 East Tabernacle Street, St. George.

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(July 8, 1937 – July 18, 2015)

Clair Steele Reese was born July 8, 1937 in Logan, Utah, to Charles Lionel Reese and Georgia Ruth Foster. He left this earth on eagle’s wings July 18, 2015. At one time, he felt like the Phoenix bird and would fly out of the ashes. But it was not to be.

He was taught well by his parents and siblings to live a life of honesty, integrity and morality. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and his wife, Carol, served a companions on a church mission in the Addiction Recovery Program. They were currently serving together as temple ordinance workers in the St. George Temple.

He had many other callings in the church that he truly enjoyed, including being in the branch presidency, high priest group leader and teacher and many other callings to serve. He was a dedicated gospel doctrine teacher and home teacher. He dearly loved the gospel and read and studied it continually.

He was born and raised on a farm where he learned the value of hard work, persistence and love for those he worked for.

He started his own business CSR Investigations and worked with his partner, Dennis, for several years. His favorite activities other than golf were playing his trumpet and playing the piano in priesthood.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carol; son, Michael; daughters, Pati and Peggy; stepson, Phillip; and his precious grandchildren, Davin, Miguel, Naomi, Nicolas and Toni, whom he was recently able to visit and enjoy. He is also survived by his younger brother, Cleve.

We all love him so much and will miss him dearly.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 25, noon at the Sun River LDS 1st Branch, 4461 S. Country Club Drive, Sun River.
• There will be a viewing Friday, 6-7 p.m. at the church, and also Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will take place in the Tonaquint Cemetery.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

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(May 4, 1944 – July 20, 2015)

Beverly Beougher Grimm passed away in St. George, Utah, on July 20, 2015. She was born in Celina, Ohio, on May 4, 1944, to Bob and Dorothy Beougher. Beverly and her husband, Jim, have been married for 53 years and lived many places before retiring to St. George in 1998.

Beverly was very active all her life until cancer came to call. She was a cheerleader in high school, a great cook and homemaker, an avid Bridge player, a golfer and loved boating Lake Powell. The Bloomington Country Club was the focal point of her social life.

Beverly is survived by her husband, Jim; two children, Todd Grimm (Lori) and Tracy Downey (Freddee); three grandchildren, Brittney and Braden Sevy and Elizabeth Martson; and step-grandson, Brandon Downey. She is also survived by two sisters: Shirley Pryer of Rockford, Ohio, and Pat Lane of Celina, Ohio.

Funeral services are pending. A celebration of life will be held on a future date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Visit the Metcalf Mortuary website for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

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(1934 – July 21, 2015)

Russell Rulon Foster, 81, of St George, Utah, passed away on July 21, 2015, after a courageous fight with a brain tumor.

Russ was born in Easley, South Carolina, to Wilda Truman and Corbett Foster. He spent most of his youth in Easley, South Carolina, and Huntington, Utah. He spent 22 years in the Navy as a jet engine mechanic, retiring as a chief petty officer. He served in and is a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars. During his time in the military he met and married his second wife, Patricia DeVor. As of his passing they had been married 53 years.

He earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education from San Jose State University and worked for many years as a Vocational Arts teacher in San Jose, California. Russ loved cars. Many of his days where spent in the garage tinkering with his own cars and fixing those of family and friends.

Russ was a devout member of the LDS church. He served in many positions within the church, including stake high councilman, temple worker and service missionary at the St. George historical sites, LDS Employment Center and the regional family history center.

Russ is survived by his wife, Patty; his daughters from his first marriage, Debbie Robinson (McKinney, Texas) and Trish Ernst (Tucson, Arizona), and their families; and his children with Patty, Cathy Holcomb (Orem), Denise Vavrek (Aurora, Colorado), Rob Foster (Manteca, California) and Mariann Foster (San Jose, California), and their families.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, July 25, 2 p.m., at the Morningside LDS Chapel, 930 South Morningside Drive, St George.
• A viewing will be Saturday, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will take place at the Tonaquint Cemetery, St George.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to FamilySearch.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

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(February 14, 1933 – July 20, 2015)

Winnie VaLaine Bladen, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away on July 20, 2015, in St. George, Utah, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 14, 1933, in Cedar City, Utah, to Preston Prince Williams and Lillian Wakeling Williams. She was educated in Cedar City, Utah and graduated from Cedar High in 1951.

VaLaine married her high school sweetheart Boyd George Bladen, June 4, 1952, in the St. George, Utah LDS Temple for time and all eternity. She was a devoted member of the LDS church and served in many leadership and teaching capacities including young women’s for 17 years, ward organist and a relief society teacher. VaLaine and her loving companion Boyd, served as ordinance workers in the St. George temple for eight years. She was also a PTA president at Cedar High School and in 1975 she made it possible for the graduating class to travel to California for their senior trip.

In her early marriage, VaLaine worked at Hunter Cowan hardware, JC Penney, Coleman and the “old” hospital. She loved to play the piano and organ, paint, cook, quilting and sewing. Her greatest contributions were as a loving, loyal and steady wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Everyone who knew her felt they were accepted and loved unconditionally.

VaLaine is survived by her husband Boyd, and their children, Kent (Nila) Bladen of Salt Lake City; Marie (Eric) Marchant of Provo; Lesa (Randy) Griffin of St. George; Neil (Sally) Bladen of St. George. Along with 22 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren who laughed, loved and adored their grandma. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Kenneth Preston Williams.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m. at the Morningside Stake Center, 879 S. River Road, St. George.
• A viewing will be held Friday, July 24, 6-8 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, and Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the stake center.
• Interment will be Saturday, 3 p.m. at the Cedar City Cemetery.

We would like to thank the many doctors and nurses at Dixie Regional Medical Center who gave loving and professional care to VaLaine.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

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(July 5, 1934 – July 25, 2015)

Betty Blake Sullivan, 81, of St. George, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015.  She was born in St. George, on July 5, 1934. Betty attended school in St. George prior to her marriage to William Wesley Sullivan on February 24, 1954, in St. George, and then sealed in the St. George Temple. They were married for 60 years.

Betty enjoyed square dancing, cruising, trips in their motorhome and houseboat, all with her beloved “Wes.” She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed many church callings. Betty loved to entertain and decorate for the holidays. She was a great cook all while working daily in the family business.

Betty is survived by her four children, Kim Sullivan, Karla (Peter) Michelin, Kent (Sue Ellen) Sullivan and Kendall (Mitzi) Sullivan; 16 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; sisters, Wanda Lucas and Thelma Oswald; sisters-in-law, Darlene Blake, Diane Sullivan, Leila Sullivan; and brother-in-law, Carl Rodoni.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, July 31, 11 a.m. at the St. James Chapel, 1095 St. James Lane, St. George.
• Visitations will be held Thursday, July 30, from 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, and Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at St. James Chapel.
• Interment will take place in the St. George City Cemetery.

The family of Betty Sullivan wishes to thank those special caregivers and friends that assisted in her time of need.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

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(May 7, 1919 – July 24, 2015)

Margaret Tippetts Johnson, 96, left this life with dignity on July 24, 2015, with fireworks bursting in the night sky. She so loved this mortal life even though she suffered from the effects of polio at age eight.

Margaret made adjustments for this disability and raised her family well with no complaints. Her family is very precious to her, and her love overflowed to extended family members. Many visits were made to just feel of her love.

Margaret was the seventh of eight children born to Ishmael Harrison and Rose Elizabeth Tippetts May 7, 1919, in a log cabin in Lovell, Wyoming.

The family relocated to the Delta, Utah, area when she was five years old growing up in Hinckley, Utah, and finishing her younger years in Sutherland, Utah.

She graduated from Delta High School in 1938. After school, she found work in a general store in Wendover, Nevada, where she met the love of her life. After nine days of courting, they were engaged and married that same year on December 27, 1940, in the St. George LDS Temple.

She spent the next few years traveling the country supporting her husband on the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Team. After their two oldest sons were born, they settled down in Southern Utah. Hurricane has been home for the past 66 years.

She was an active member of the LDS Church and served in many callings. Of those, working in the Temple as an ordinance worker and patron were completely fulfilling.

We love you, Mom, and “May God be with you until we meet again.”

Margaret is survived by her son, Dean (Marcia) Johnson of Hurricane, Utah; three daughters, Joyce (Dennis) Church of Hurricane, Angela (Tom) Gentry of North Logan and Coleen (Bret) Sevy of St. George; two daughters-in-law, Julie Ann Johnson and Linda Lee Johnson, both of Hurricane; 35 grandchildren; 96 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Ivan Marshall Johnson; two sons, Jack Marshall Johnson and Michael Joseph Johnson; two grandsons, Sam Johnson and Brian Micha Justice; and a great-granddaughter, Paige Johnson.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, July 31, at 11 a.m. in the Hurricane LDS 10th Ward Heritage Building, 1178 South 700 West, Hurricane.
• A visitation will be held Friday, 9-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the Chapel.
• Interment will be at the Hurricane City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 435-635-9922. Visit the Metcalf Mortuary website for condolences and complete obituary and funeral listings.

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(January 13, 1984 – July 1, 2015)

Rann Dee Bateman, 31 years old, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015. He was born January 13, 1984, in Hildale, Utah, to Craig Bateman and Leona Pledger Bateman.

He loved to work out and was all about personal fitness and taking care of his body. Rann Dee always attracted the women and babies! He loved them both! He was a big socializer and loved people. He was known as the family joker and clean freak. We enjoyed his company very much. He took the family fishing and was always taking everyone hiking or anything outdoors. He was dearly loved and will be extremely missed.

He is survived by his children, Chris, Brackyn, Hunter and Kirstyn; parents, Craig and Leona Bateman; brothers, Jay Sun Bateman, Brad Lee Bateman, Camn Ron Bateman, Carl Lynn Bateman, Kenn Dell Bateman, Greg Ray Bateman, Fred Rick Bateman and Will Ace Bateman; sisters, Andrea Bateman, Janessa Bateman and Paris Bateman; maternal grandmother, Hannah Cooke Pledger.

Funeral Services

• A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 1, at 1 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George.
• A visitation will be Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to services at the mortuary.

We thank friends and family for all of their support through this most difficult time.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, 435-673-2454.

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(1966 – July 27, 2015)

Cornell “Sweeney” Smith, age 49, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015. He was born to Fidel and Effie Smith in Schurz, Nevada.

Sweeney had a carefree, colorful life. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, son and grandfather.

He is survived by his mother, Effie Smith; children, Dorah, 20, Anthony, 18, Cornell Jr., 17, Derek, 15, Shannon, 28 and Boché, 24; grandchildren, Sophia, Isaiah and Dezeray; and siblings, Julie, Leon, Priscilla, JoAnn, Roberta, Pauline, Lori and Farrell.

He is preceded in death by his father, Fidel Smith, and grandmother, Flora Myers.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Saturday, August 1, at 4 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George.
• To view a webcast of the service go to webcast.funeralrecording.com, type in the event number: 9006, password: 8GMXN

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, 435-673-2454.

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(November 9, 1932 – July 27, 2015)

Ned Lyle Carter, age 82, passed away peacefully July 27, 2015, in Hurricane, Utah. He was born November 9, 1932, in Minersville, Utah, to Horace L. and Madge LeFever Carter. He was the twin brother to Ted and one of 12 children.

He is survived by a brother, Bill Carter (Ann) of St. George, Utah; a sister, Barbara Joy Granger of Lahara, California; six children, Nedra Carter of West Valley City, Utah, Michael Carter of Milford, Utah, Eddie Bond (Irma) of Las Vegas, Nevada, Penny Blair of Overton, Nevada and Kevin Carter (Nanette) of Caliente, Nevada; 16 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; and many nephew and nieces. He is preceded in death by two children, Marcella Carter and Jimmy Carter.

Ned loved the outdoors and was considered a great hunter and fisherman. He always had a grand story to tell and was a cowboy of old. He wore it well, from his old stained Stetson cowboy hat down to the tip of his cowboy boots.

One thing about Ned is he loved to cook wherever he hung his hat. He had a touch for cooking all occasions of foods.

Besides the love for hunting and fishing, Ned loved his sports. He loved a good basketball game or tennis match. As a teenager, he was on the school basketball team.

He loved country music and Marty Robins, especially the song “A White Sports Coat and a Pink Carnation.”

The family wishes to acknowledge Sam Seymour and his staff at Heritage Senior Living for all their kindness and love that was shown Ned during the last eight years.

Funeral Services

• Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 1, at 1 p.m. at the Minersville Cemetery, Minersville, Utah.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

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(October 12, 1931 – July 27, 2015)

Edith Ann Bates Suggs, formerly from Panama City, passed away July 27, 2015. She was born in Mound City, Missouri, October 12, 1931, to Fred Bates and Alberta Hoover Bates. She married Joel S. Suggs Jr., June 12, 1949, in Georgia.

She lived in Missouri until her mother’s death when she was only 12 and soon after moved with her father to Pensacola, Florida. She worked hard from the age of 15 and met her husband Joel (Buddy) Suggs while she worked at a Panama City Theater. She worked for some time at First Federal Savings Bank until Joel was hired to work for the Boeing Company and they moved to Fort Walton. They made many moves during their married life, but in addition to living in Florida, they lived in Utah and Washington for the majority of their lives. While in Washington, she worked for the Sears store as a department manager and retired when they moved back to Panama City in the 1990s.

She is survived by her daughter Judy Suggs Backus Pickett, son-in-law Harlow Pickett III of St. George, Utah, and four grandsons, Tony Backus of Las Vegas, Nevada, Jacob Suggs, Caleb Suggs, and Benjamin Suggs all of Ft. Collins, Colorado and daughter-in-law Cherrie Suggs, Ft. Collins, Colorado. Edith is also survived by one sister, Irene Shelby, Pensacola, Florida; and one brother Dale Gibson and sister-in-law Carol Gibson, Gold Hill, Oregon.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel; son, David S. Suggs; her mother and father; two sisters, Dorothy Gibson and Mary Bates; and one brother, Harvey Bates.

During her illness, she was lovingly cared for by her daughter Judy, son-in-law Harlow, grandson Tony and Journey of Hope Hospice.

Funeral Services

• Funeral will be held Tuesday, August 4, at 2 p.m. at the Southerland Family Funeral Home.
• A viewing will be Tuesday, 1-2 p.m., prior to services at the funeral home.
• Interment will take place Tuesday, 3 p.m., beside her sweetheart at the Evergreen Cemetery, 3722 Highway 231 North, Panama City, Florida.

Arrangements for preparation and transportation have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, 435-673-2454. Funeral, transport and burial arrangements also made by Southerland Family Funeral Home, 100 E. 19th St., Panama City, Florida, 850-785-8532.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Journey of Hope Hospice, 475 E. Tabernacle St., of St. George, Utah 84770.

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(November 17, 1966 – July 26, 2015)

Morgan H. Jessop born in Hildale, Utah, on November 17, 1966, passed away on July 26, 2015 in Minot, North Dakota. As Morgan once said, he is finally walking with the Lord.

He is survived by his parents Albert and Noreen Jessop, his five sisters and three brothers; Melvina (David Roundy), Betty (Paul Black), Nancy (David Black), Albert JR, Ron (Rachel Darger Jessop), Laurice (David Lane) Gertrude (Duane Robb), Jayson (Daughter Nika). He was also survived by his many nieces and nephews; Brandon, Kevin, Kyle, Eric, Bradley, Anthony, Leslyann, Kara, Rachie, Damian, Shelia, Nathaniel, Jessica, Devan, Michael Mellissa, Meagan, Gregory, Carl, Jared and Zachary and many more nieces and nephews.

He preceded in death by his older sister Deanna, his grandparents Joseph S and Annie Gertrude Jessop, Melvin and Ruth Johnson, his Aunt Deanna and Uncle Freddie Johnson, as well as his nephew Little Ron Jessop.

Morgan was a very hard working man, he loved using his hands to tear things down, build and rebuild again. He was a jack of all trades and master of none. One thing he did master and was well known for was concrete work. To friends he was known as “Captain Morgan” and to family he was known as “Uncle Mo-Mo or Muncle Organ”.

His life was devoted to God, his family, and his work. Morgan loved getting dressed up to go dancing and just having a good time. He thrived off of spending time with all of his nieces and nephews, showing off his dog, Bear, and telling a good story.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be Sunday, August 2, noon in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George.
• A visitation will be Sunday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. prior to services at the mortuary.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, 435-673-2454.

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(April 4, 1922 – July 28, 2015) 

Leila May Huntsman Mayhew Stratton, age 93, returned home to her Father in heaven and waiting family members, on July 28, 2015, of natural causes. She was surrounded by her loving family. Leila was born April 4, 1922, in Moapa, Nevada, to Solon Ralph Huntsman and Jetta Mariah Leavitt. She was the second child in a family of six children.

Leila’s first marriage was to Howard White Mayhew on August 27, 1940, in the St. George LDS Temple. They made their first home in Baldwin Park, California, where Howard was employed in a large Market Basket grocery store. They were happy in their home and work for a time, then World War II came along. Howard served in the Air Force as a radio man for the duration of the war. After his discharge they came home to St. George, Utah, and built the store on the corner of 300 South and 200 East, known as The Market Basket. They were hard workers and made a success of the store. Life was good and they were happy. Together they adopted a son, Milton Otto Mayhew. Within a short time Howard became ill with kidney troubles and was rushed to the Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he died of kidney failure on December 4, 1948. Leila was left alone with her little boy, the store, much heartache and many worries. She decided to sell the store and stay at home to raiser her son.

Later, Boots Cox set her up on a blind date with Albert M. Stratton, who also had recently lost his wife, Alma, in a car accident. He had a son, Steven Albert Stratton. They began to date and after a nice courtship they eloped to Las Vegas, Nevada. They were married by the nearest bishop on October 9, 1953. Together they had more children, a daughter, Jill and a son, Oliver Clay. Albert and Leila were inseparable. They worked hard to mold a “yours, mine and ours family” into one. They filled our home with lots of love, laughter and happiness. They were blessed to be together for 58 years. Albert passed away December 25, 2011, at the age of 98. With a promise to Leila that he would be waiting for her at the gate!

Leila’s greatest joy was serving her family and spending time with them. She delighted in cooking, elaborate celebrations and feast for the holidays with her family. She loved camping, fishing and canning with Albert and other family members. She is the heart of our family and we will miss her deeply.

Leila is survived by her four children: Steven Albert (Jody) Stratton of Hurricane, Utah, Milton Otto (Robyn) Mayhew of St. George, Utah, Jill Tobler of Santa Clara, Utah, Oliver Clay (Kate) Stratton of St. George, Utah; one brother–in-law, Lloyd Stratton of Logandale, Nevada; 14 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings; Iris Starr, Elna Gentry and Jay Huntsman.

The family would like to deeply thank all of the loving and caring people who helped care for Leila and allowing her to stay and pass on with dignity in her own home. There are way too many of you to name but you know who you are and we could not have done it without all of you and the loving, compassionate and dedicated services rendered to her. Thank you so much, we love each and every one of you.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 1, 11 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• A visitation will be Saturday, 10-11 a.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will be at the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Visit the Metcalf Mortuary website for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

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(December 6, 1933 – July 25, 2015)

Our beloved mother, Iluminada de Rivera Mojica, peacefully passed away in her sleep on July 25, 2015, at the age of 81. She was born December 6, 1933.

Mom was a pinnacle of faith and a testament to perseverance. Despite being advised that she had only months to live due to metastatic breast cancer in 2010, she knew that the God she adored had further purpose for her life. Words of the Lord were never far from her lips as she doted on her grandchildren. She now resides cancer-free in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Mom was a caretaker from childhood, and did not feel comfortable unless she was tending to the needs of others. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she traveled to the United States to live in the states of New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and Utah.

First and foremost, mom was correctly perceived to be the matriarch of the family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ignacio and Agustina Rivera; and siblings: Enrique, David, Josefina, and Luisa. She leaves behind five children: Luis C. Mojica, Evelyn (James) McAdam, Eileen Mojica, Brenda (William) Frazier and Dan Mojica. Additionally, she leaves behind eight cherished grandchildren: Joshua G. Grenville, James J. McAdam, Melissa V. McAdam, Daniel L. Mojica, Timothy E. Frazier, Riley M. Frazier, Iluminada Mojica, and Cristián Mojica. Further, she leaves countless cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends in the continental United States and Puerto Rico.

Her family wishes to express profound gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from friends and family.

Funeral Services

• Memorial services will be arranged at a later date in Western New York.

Visit the Metcalf Mortuary website for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

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(September 13, 1928 – July 31, 2015)

Mack Wyatt Sanders, age 86, passed away July 31, 2015, at his home. He was born September 13, 1928, in Hurricane, Utah, to Grant and Ines Wright Sanders. He was married to Barbara Clare Parker for 59 years. After she passed away, he married Suzanne Taylor Leavitt in 2009.

Mack served in the Hurricane Lions Club for 62 years, three of those years as president; in the Hurricane Volunteer Fire Department for 19 years, six years as fire chief; and on the Washington County Fair Board for 25 years.

Mack organized the West Zion Little League and managed it for many years. He worked as a volunteer with recovering alcoholics in the Utah State Alcoholism Foundation. He was a member of the Hurricane Roping Club for many years. Mack was also a member of the Sons of Utah Pioneer for many years.

He served as a counselor in the Hurricane 2nd Ward bishopric and as bishop of the Hurricane 5th Ward. He served on the high councils in the Las Vegas South Stake and the Zion Park-Hurricane West Stake. Mack and Barbara served full-time missions in the New Jersey, Cherry Hill Mission and the Texas, Houston Mission as office missionaries. He cherished the many years he spent with the young men of the LDS church; backpacking all over Utah and Arizona.

Mack was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Barbara; and great-granddaughter, Kyla Anne Sanders. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne; daughters, Terrie (Karl) Spendlove and Lori (Rick) Perry; sons, Jeff (Annie) Sanders and Scott (Julie) Sanders; 16 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 8, at 11 a.m. at the Hurricane LDS 8th Ward Chapel, 155 E. 1050 North, Hurricane.
• Visitations will be held Friday, 6-8 p.m. at the Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 N. Main St., and Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will be in the Hurricane City Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 435-635-9922. Please visit the Metcalf Mortuary website for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

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(May 17, 1947 – August 1, 2015)

On August 1, 2015, the Lord enclosed his good and faithful servant, Lionel J. Bushey, into His loving arms. Born May 17, 1947, in Menominee, Michigan, to the former Lionel J. and Esther M. (Jaeger) Bushey. Nick-named Lon as father was called Leon. On February 1, 1969, he married the former Barbara Rae Wozniak at Resurrection Catholic Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Lon attended parochial school through 1961, graduated West High School in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 1965 and immediately joined the US Marine Corps. His first enlistment was four years, serving two tours in Vietnam and then transferring to the Marine Corps Reserves. After working for Wisconsin Bell Telephone for two and a half years, he returned to active duty Marine Corps in 1972, culminating his career in 1988-fourteen years enlisted and nine years commissioned (Chief Warrant Officer-3). Lon’s second career was in municipal government, managerial and executive positions, retiring as a city administrator in 2007.

During Lon’s military career, he and Barb made their homes in Green Bay, Wisconsin; Cincinnati, Ohio; Twenty-Nine Palms, California; Yuma, Arizona; and after military service, lived in Oconto Falls and Rhinelander, Wisconsin; and finally in 2007 settling in St. George, Utah. Together Lon and Barb raised three daughters; Jennifer Branscum, Wendy (Greg) Toole, and Ashleigh Bushey. Wendy and her husband Greg have given Lon and Barb four granddaughters, Katie, Madie, Abigail and Whitney.

Oldest of seven children, he is survived by his siblings and spouses; Elizabeth (Patrick) Culligan, Richard (Jean) Bushey, Roberta (Carlos) Alvarez, Daniel (Paula) Bushey, David (Liberty) Bushey, and Edward (Michele) Bushey. His brothers and sisters-in-law; Craig (Gail) Wozniak, Linda (Tom) Reimer, Bruce (Jean) Wozniak, Mary (Bob) Krueger, Mark (Tammy) Wozniak, Kim (Ken) Lardinois, Carrie (Matt) Voda. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews.

Lon was involved in the Marine Corp League. He was an active member of St. George Catholic Church in St. George, Utah. His favorite past times in his retirement years were preparing for and teaching adult scripture study classes. He loved his Indian Motorcycle and cherished his bike rides with his brothers and friends.

Lon lived fully and fought the good fight, though his final years were fighting ailments resulting from the Vietnam War. He was a loving husband, and father; doting grandfather, and faithful and loyal friend.

Funeral Services

• Funeral mass will be Thursday, August 6, 10 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Oscar Martin Picos, at St. George Catholic Church, 157 North 200 West, St. George.
• Viewing and greeting of the family will be Wednesday, August 5, 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George.
• Rosary and prayer service will be Wednesday, 6 p.m. at the mortuary, ending with Marine Military color guard honors.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.

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(February 19, 1985 – July 30, 2015)

Jonathan Lee Prince, 30, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015. He was born February 19, 1985, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Clark Francis Prince and Wendy Lee Stolworthy Prince.

Jon lived in both Arizona and Utah most of his life. He resided in Logan, Utah, while attending Utah State University, where he completed his bachelor’s degree in chemistry. His last residency was in Zion’s Mountain Ranch. He enjoyed it there where he was close to nature. Cooking was his passion.

He is survived by his mother, Wendy Prince (Hurricane, Utah); brother, Jason Prince (Hurricane, Utah); and sister, Jackie Pearson (South Jordan, Utah). He is preceded by his father, Clark Prince, and his brother, Mario DeNardo.

Funeral Services

• Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 6, 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 320 N 3400 West, Hurricane.
• A viewing will be Thursday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel.
• Interment will take place in Hurricane City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a Paypal account using this email address: jasoncprince@gmail.com. Or mail a check or money order to Linda Naccarato at 2260 Tanglewood Rd Grand Junction, CO 81507.

Contact Spilsbury Mortuary for flower arrangements.

Funeral arrangements have been made under the direction of the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, 435-673-2454.

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