Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Barbara Ann Griffin
Nov 12, 2025
Barbara Ann Griffin, born April 25, 1935, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Alta and Domenic DeMarco, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 12, 2025.Barbara was the light of our lives and taught us the purest form of love — time spent together. She lived a life filled with grace, warmth, faith, and unwavering devotion to her family. She...
John Jr Kenneth Miller Jr
Nov 11, 2025
John Jr. Kenneth Miller ("Johnny"), age 41, of Sandy, Utah, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2025. Born on May 15, 1984, in Murray, Utah. John was known as a gentle giant with a heart of gold. He was remarkably strong and selfless, often putting others before himself and showing immense kindness to all who knew him.
John shared a deep...
Terry Lee Ewell
Nov 11, 2025
Terry Lee Ewell, age 75, passed away on November 11, 2025, Veterans Day, in West Jordan, Utah. Born on February 17, 1950, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Terry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who made a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Terry served his country honorably in the U.S. Army in the 101 Airborne Division as...
Marlene Campbell Riley
Nov 11, 2025
Marlene Campbell Riley, the last child born to John and Fay Campbell, has left this world after a long, hard battle with dementia. She fought with courage and with as much dignity as this insidious disease would allow.
Marlene was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 28, 1937. She spent her childhood in Salt Lake City, Hunter, and Murray,...
Linda Chipman Coleman
Nov 11, 2025
Linda Chipman Coleman, age 81, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on December 16, 1943, in Los Angeles, California, to Albert and Edna Chipman.
Linda married the love of her life, Norman Coleman, on August 31, 1964. Together, they built a beautiful life centered around family, faith, and service.
A devoted educator, Linda...
Mary Sue Smith
Nov 10, 2025
Mary Sue Smith was born in January 1934, a few minutes before her twin sister, Martha, in the small cotton mill town of Bemis, Tennessee. When she was 3 years old, Mary's father left their family without warning, leaving them in poverty. Her mother had six children to provide for, including a 1-year-old. When Mary’s oldest brother joined the navy,...
Janice Marie Clark Mackay
Nov 10, 2025
Janice Marie Clark Mackay passed away on November 10, 2025, from injuries sustained in a car accident.
If I didn’t wake up today, don’t be sad, I have lived a long and happy life.
I was born on a beautiful day on April 5, 1933, in Salt Lake City, Utah. My parents are Frank Van Orman Clark and Mary Moesser Clark.
I was...
David Elden Ward, Sr.
Nov 9, 2025
David Elden Ward, Sr., 76, passed away on November 9, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on April 25, 1949, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Elden Shirley Ward and Florence (French Petterson) Ward.
David spent his early years in Nebraska, later moving to Portland, and then to Bountiful, Utah, in the summer of...
Robert Wayne Spencer
Nov 9, 2025
Robert Wayne Spencer "Bob", 73, of Bluffdale, Utah passed away at his home on November 9th, 2025.
He was born on May 13th, 1952 in Murray, Utah to Merlin A. and Delorus Spencer. He graduated from Bingham High School in 1970. He married Valerie Ann McKee on April 30th, 1971. He began his career at Intermountain Farmers before moving into residential...
Kay Smith Johnson
Nov 9, 2025
Kay Smith Johnson passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at the age of 87, surrounded by “her girls” — Turi, Makaylen, and Kenna.
Kay was born on March 4, 1938, and grew up in Chicago, a city she loved her entire life. One of her fondest teenage memories was working at the Commodore Theater, where she sold candy, her sister...
Sarah "Joan" Shipman Rosser
Nov 9, 2025
Sarah Joan Shipman Rosser, Joan to her friends, passed peacefully away on November 9, 2025. Joan was born on December 21, 1932, to Alfred John Shipman and Sarah Ann Garratt in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England. She married her sweetheart, Sterling L. Rosser on February 14, 1958, in the Salt Lake Temple.
Joan emigrated with her father from England when she was only...
Dixie Dunkley Hunsaker
Nov 9, 2025
Dixie Dunkley Hunsaker was born on June 13, 1940 and, though gone too soon, lived a rich 85 years. She spent 66 of those years married to Carlisle Hunsaker. They met as undergraduates at Utah State University and loved and supported each other from that point on.
Dixie grew up in small town Franklin, Idaho, just over...
Jon C. Heaton
Nov 8, 2025
Jon C. Heaton passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025. His family is heartbroken. General Jon Conan Heaton was born on August 31, 1942, in Brigham City, Utah. The 7th of 8 children born to Anna Jane Lundberg Heaton and Harley Leora Heaton. Jon was an incredibly intelligent young man who was able to earn full scholarships to support...
Bonnie Lou Oxborrow Christensen
Nov 8, 2025
On November 8, 2025, Bonnie Lou Oxborrow Christensen, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cousin, returned peacefully to the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, and to the sweet embrace of her eternal companion, Ronald.
For 25 years, Bonnie tenderly spoke of how deeply she missed her dear Ron… but now, they are joyfully reunited once more.
Bonnie is survived...
Lisa Dawn Whetman
Nov 7, 2025
Lisa Dawn Whetman (56) sadly passed away on November 7, 2025.Lisa was born April 23rd 1969 in West Jordan, Utah.Graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1987 as an honor student. She spent most of her life in West Jordan before making her home in Spanish Fork.Lisa had a lifelong passion for horses and found peace and healing in their presence....
Lori Kay Thorn
Nov 7, 2025
Lori Kay Thorn, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on November 7, 2025. She was born on January 10, 1961, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Darwin and Betty Stout, and was a lifelong resident of Utah.
Lori married Mark Thorn in the Salt Lake City Temple on June 24, 1980. Lori built...
Charles W. Ellis
Nov 6, 2025
Charles W. Ellis age 63 died on November 6th in Salt Lake City Utah. He was born December 3rd 1961 to Richard (Dick) Ellis I and Ruth Eloise Ellis. He married Vicki Lin Terry on May 8th 1982 and was with her until June 25th 2018 when she passed. Together they had 3 boys, Marc Ryan, Daniel (Danny) Wayne, and...
Paul Ladon Farnsworth
Nov 6, 2025
Paul Ladon Farnsworth, age 74, passed away suddenly on November 6, 2025, at Intermountain Hospital in Murray, Utah. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose kindness and steady presence touched the lives of many.
Paul was born on October 2, 1951, in Salina, Utah, to Marjorie Warenski Farnsworth and LaDon Farnsworth. He married his high school sweetheart, Geraldine...
Judith Ann Holder
Nov 6, 2025
Judith (Judee) Ann Holder was born on October 12, 1943, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. As a young child she moved to Salt Lake City, Utah with her loving parents, Delmore E. and Ellen Elizabeth “Betty” John. She attended Olympus High School where she met her lifelong sweetheart, James Frederick Holder. Judee and James were married on December 19, 1962, beginning a...
Jose Tello
Nov 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jose Tello SalinasCiudad Serdan, Puebla, Mexico (1969) - West Valley, Utah (2025)Jose Tello Salinas, a beloved father, husband, brother, and entrepreneur, passed away on November 5, 2025. He was 56 years old. Born on October 9, 1969, in Ciudad Serdan, Puebla, Mexico, he was a son to Jose Luis Tello and Martha Tello Salinas.Jose was a...
