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Local Obituaries for Preston, ID, Franklin County & Surrounding Areas

Richard  Gregory Johnston

Richard Gregory Johnston

Jul 21, 2023

Richard “RJ” Gregory Johnston, 41, of Ogden, Utah, died peacefully in his sleep on July 21, 2023 in McCammon, Idaho.

He was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on October 22, 1981, to parents Robert Wayne and Wanda Gay Johnston. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 2000. He was a member of the National Honor Society and received the Presidential...

Camden Ray Clements

Camden Ray Clements

Jul 3, 2023

Camden Ray Clements, infant son of Kodey and Sarah Nelson Clements, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, in Ogden, Utah. 

Camden entered this world on June 28, 2023, much too early. Even with his tiny body, he was a fighter and survived for five days with his parent's love.

Camden is survived by his parents, Kodey and Sarah Nelson of...

Michael  J Van Orden

Michael J Van Orden

Jun 29, 2023

Michael J Van Orden, 62, of Lewiston, Utah, passed away due to cancer on June 29, 2023.

Mike was born on May 5, 1961, in Preston, Idaho, to Neal Van Orden and Ronda Van Orden Morrison. Mike attended Lewiston Elementary, North Cache, and Sky View.

Mike grew up working on the family farm, where he learned to be a hard...

Lindsay  Anne Wilson

Lindsay Anne Wilson

Jun 26, 2023

Our Lindsay Anne Wilson, a light in our life, was born June 7, 1987 in Sacramento, California to Steven Russell and Dara Ann Lerwill Wilson. She was the fifth baby to bless our family. She passed June 26, 2023 age 36.

Lindsay was a beautiful, happy, tender hearted child. She was very creative, artistically talented, and went over and above in...

Fenton Drew  Butterfield

Fenton Drew Butterfield

Jun 26, 2023

Fenton Drew Butterfield, 62, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 26, 2023, in the Northern Nevada Regional Hospital. He was born on January 3, 1961, to Jack and Billie Lou Butterfield.

He grew up in Preston, Idaho, where he graduated from Preston High School and excelled in automotive. He worked at West Motor and the Loft House Restaurant.

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Suzette Bowcut  Powell

Suzette Bowcut Powell

Jun 25, 2023

Suzette Bowcut Powell, 74, of Preston, passed away at home in Preston Sunday, June 25, 2023.

Suzette was born to Peter Earl and Mary Rosealla Olson Bowcut. She is the 5th of 6 children.

Suzette married William Allan Powell on January 19, 1968. Together they had seven children. They later divorced.

Suzette was a member of the church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day...

Jeremy  Lavay Davis

Jeremy Lavay Davis

Jun 20, 2023

Jeremy Lavay Davis 42, passed away June 20, 2023. He was born March 29, 1981. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Franklin County Funeral Home, 56 S State Street, Preston, Idaho. 

Mitchell J Butterfield

Mitchell J Butterfield

Jun 20, 2023

Mitchell J Butterfield, 68, died of leiomyosarcoma on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at his home in Smithfield, Utah, in the arms of his partner, sweetheart, companion, wife, and caregiver, Star Coulbrooke.

He was born on June 23, 1954, in Logan, Utah, on the west side of town, to George and Irene Butterfield. He was proud to be one of the original “latchkey kids,”...

Linda Carlyn Swensen

Linda Carlyn Swensen

Jun 16, 2023

Linda Carlyn Harris Swensen, age 57, died June 16, 2023, in Murray, Utah, after a short illness.

Linda was born October 5, 1965, at the Fremont Hospital in St. Anthony, Idaho, to Charles Harris and Carlyn Sykes. Linda lived in St Anthony all her youth and graduated from Fremont High School. Linda enjoyed babysitting her nieces and nephews and helping out...

William (Bill) Reed Spackman

William (Bill) Reed Spackman

Jun 5, 2023

William Reed (Bill) Spackman, age 75, passed away June 5, 2023, at his home in Preston, surrounded by his loving family. For many years he had dealt with a debilitating disease, multiple sclerosis. Bill was born March 4, 1948, in the Logan, Utah hospital, the son of Reed and Virginia Griffiths Spackman. He was the older brother to Becky and...

Brent Rich McDonald

Brent Rich McDonald

May 27, 2023

Brent Rich McDonald, 57, of Preston, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at a Logan, Utah, Care center, after an extended illness. He was born March 21, 1966, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the son of Stephan and Carol Hubbard McDonald.

At his request, no services will be conducted. Please share a favorite memory of Brent or offer condolences to the family...

Debra Ann Chavarria

Debra Ann Chavarria

May 9, 2023

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Debbie Chavarria, loving wife and mother of 2 children, passed away at age 67.

Debbie was born on May 10, 1956, to Raul and Yolanda Rodriguez in Los Angeles, California. She attended and graduated from Sana Fe High School. On April 2, 1978, she married Jim Chavarria. They raised a daughter, Alexis, and a son Aaron.

Debbie...

James Lowell Dunster

James Lowell Dunster

May 5, 2023

James Lowell Dunster, 88, of Dayton, passed away at home, leaving to continue his mission on the other side with his waiting family and enjoying an even closer love with his Savior, Jesus Christ, of whom he had a strong testimony of.

He was born on November 3, 1934, the oldest and first-born son of five children to Lowell and Virginia...

Steve  M. Anderson

Steve M. Anderson

May 4, 2023

Steve M. Anderson, 80, passed away on May 4, 2023, at his home in Weston, Idaho. He passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones in the same home in which he was born. Steve was born on June 25, 1942, in Weston, Idaho to Jack McCulluch Anderson and Alta Eudora Stone Anderson. Steve married the love of his life, Loila Godfrey...

Reginald  Hyde  Porter

Reginald Hyde Porter

Apr 28, 2023

Reginald Hyde Porter, 90 of Preston, passed away Friday April 28, 2023 in Smithfield at the home of his grandson. Reggie was born June 06, 1932 in Redlands, California to Melvin and Ora Hyde Porter.

Reggie served in the US Navy and will be buried with his late wife Martha at the Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside County, California. No local services...

Anita Chesley Fischback

Anita Chesley Fischback

Apr 23, 2023

Anita Fischback passed away on April 23, 2023, in Smithfield, Utah, at the age of 88. Anita was born on December 22, 1934, in Mesa, Arizona to Arthur Chesley and Alice Lamoreux. When Anita was three years old she lived with her Father and Step Mother, Lucy Curtis Chesley, her brother Ed Chesley, and her three step-siblings, Robert Western, Jerry...

Emily  Rebekah Haag

Emily Rebekah Haag

Apr 11, 2023

Emily Rebekah Haag, 27, of Smithfield, Utah, passed away in her mother’s arms on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. She is survived by her parents, John & Robyn Haag, brothers Joshua, Miles (Elise), Caleb, & Benjamin, Grandparents David & Betty Guess, Grandmother Rosetta Haag, and a multitude of cousins, aunts, uncles, and chosen family who’ve known and loved her throughout her short life. Emily was...

Coylene Andersen  Martin

Coylene Andersen Martin

Mar 15, 2023

Coylene Andersen Martin, 79, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 09, 1943, in Logan, Utah, the daughter of Loran Rawlin and Ida Green Andersen. She was raised in College Ward and graduated from South Cache High School. 

Coy was a published writer...

Bartley Chad Jensen

Bartley Chad Jensen

Mar 8, 2023

Our caring father, brother, friend, and son, Bartley Chad Jensen passed at the young age of 43, on March 8, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho. Bart was born July 19, 1979, the second son of four children to Shonna and Mervin (Lee) Jensen. Bart was raised in Hyrum, Utah, and attended Cache High graduating in 1997. Bart then moved to Preston,...

David Smart

David Smart

Mar 5, 2023

S. David Smart 86, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2023, at his home in Dayton, Idaho. He was the youngest of seven children and the last one to receive his wings. He was born to Veril David and Rosella Hannah Hyde Smart in Preston, Idaho, on May 6, 1936. Being a premature baby, he was their only child born...

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