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Barbara Joanne Browne
Aug 20, 2023
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our beloved mother, Barbara Browne. Barbara was called to heaven on her birthday at 74 years old.
Barbara was born in Borger, Texas, but was a long time resident of Santa Maria, California. During her time in Santa Maria she owned and operated Fredrick’s restaurant in the late 70s...
Marilyn Ririe Boots
Jul 28, 2023
Marilyn Ririe Boots, 87, of Star Valley Ranch Wyoming, died at home on Friday, July 28th, after a long struggle with diabetes. Marilyn was born in Logan, Utah, on September 17th, 1935, to the late Walter Fielding Ririe and Estel (Hyer) Ririe. Descended from Mormon pioneers who crossed the plains, Marilyn was a lifelong and dedicated member of the Church...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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,”...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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