Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Kathryn Ann Richards Powell
Dec 12, 2017
Together AgainKathryn Ann Richards Powell, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed into eternal life in her sleep on December 12, 2017, from natural causes.Kathryn was born to Hilda Merrill and Dr. Thomas W. Richards, DDS. Kathryn had a profound love for her parents, her brother Melvin, and her three sisters, Cleopha, Grace, and Elna. All of Kathryn’s original family preceded...
Sallie Tunstall Smith Haslam
Dec 12, 2017
Sallie Tunstall Smith Haslam, age 88, passed away on December 12, 2017, in Holladay, Utah. Born October 17, 1929 to Frank Allan Smith and Florida Booth Smith, in Montclair, New Jersey, she shared her growing up years with her twin siblings, Margaret (Peggie) Hart Smith Windsor and Allan Montague Smith (deceased). She often reminisced on the happy summers spent with...
Sherry Rose Green
Dec 11, 2017
Sherry Rose Green was born June 24, 1936 in Richfield, Utah to Laura Nell Sharkey. She was married to William Green for 27 years. She was a talented artist, gardener and baker. She loved to tell stories and watch scary movies. Above all else, she adored her dogs. Although small herself; her appetite was anything but, both meal wise and...
Marjorie Fay Ashby Larsen
Dec 10, 2017
Marjorie Fay Ashby Larsen was born Sept. 6, 1927 to Alton Ashby and Ethel Bowthorpe. She spent her first 23 years on McClelland Street in Sugar House. She married her sweetheart A. Gordon Larsen on Sept. 7, 1950 in the Salt Lake Temple. They spent their early married years in Utah and in 1963 moved to St. Louis, MO while...
Madge Diane Schluter
Dec 10, 2017
A fighter until the end, Madge Diane Schluter, born February 8, 1964, lived graciously and courageously until she passed from cancer on Sunday, December 10, 2017, surrounded by those who meant the most to her. Madge lived life to the fullest and always encouraged others to do the same. She lived life on her own terms, marched to her own...
Roger Fuller Collins
Dec 9, 2017
In loving memory of Roger Fuller Collins, born October 15, 1958, passed away December 9, 2017. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico at which time he was proudly adopted and raised by Thomas Kirkwood and Shirley Collins.
Roger is preceded in death by both of his parents, all of his grandparents, wife, Lois Leach; older brother,...
Ralph Evan Edwards
Dec 9, 2017
Coming from very humble beginnings in Moore UT, Ralph E Edwards, 78, was born January 20, 1939; he was the 5th child born to Homer J Edwards & Naomi Funk.Ralph was a hard working farm boy; his family had a dairy farm in Ferron, UT. He graduated from Ferron High School, class of 1957.Ralph had the biggest heart & smile....
Shannon Stewart Ludwig
Dec 8, 2017
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Our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Shannon Stewart Ludwig, 81, passed away peacefully in Salt Lake City, Utah, on December 8, 2017. Born to John (Jack) and LaVon Sparks Stewart on September 17, 1936, Shannon was the youngest of...
Jeff Paul Scott
Dec 8, 2017
On Friday, December 8, 2017, Jeff, beloved son and brother, passed away suddenly at the age of 32 in Arlington, Texas. Born March 2, 1985 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Paul W. Scott and Cynthia Sue Scott. He is survived by his father Paul, and by his sisters Jennifer (Jason) and Chelsie. Jeff will also be forever remembered...
Martha Raye Fulghum
Dec 8, 2017
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Martha Raye Fulghum passed from this life at her home the afternoon of December 8, 2017, at the age of 92. She was born on September 20, 1925 in Goldsboro, North Carolina to Samuel B. and Mary Ann Carraway Fulghum. Martha was the...
Sheila Dunster
Dec 8, 2017
Sheila, age 81, passed away on Dec. 8, 2017, in Millcreek, Utah. She was born on Jan. 17, 1936 in Kanab, Utah to Richard Heaton and Rue McAllister. She married James L. Dunster, later divorced. Sheila was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.She is survived by her 6 children, 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 1 brother, and her 2...
Buddy Lee Jones
Dec 7, 2017
Buddy Lee Jones, 84, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away at home on December 7, 2017 in West Jordan. He rejoined his sweetheart, Elaine, in a beautiful, new place where his sharp, inventive mind can finally be free from physical limitations.
Lee was born December 5, 1933, in Los Angeles. He married Elaine McDonald, the...
Ace Culley-Martinez
Dec 7, 2017
Our first born, our only son…Ace Johnathan Culley-Martinez AJ passed in his sleep in the early morning hours of 12-7-17. He was born 8-1-86, four weeks premature and weighing in at only 5 pounds. Who knew the heavy impact he would eventually make on our lives.AJ was a brain injury survivor and through all his surgeries, we convinced him that...
Eldon J. “Lucky” Wilson
Dec 6, 2017
Eldon J. Lucky Wilson, Dad and Papa, left this earth peacefully to join the love of his life on December 6, 2017.Born June 1, 1921 to Robert William and Margaret Amelia Honey Wilson in Kanab, Utah. He lived in Kanab until he was eight, where his family moved to Salt Lake City.First time he laid eyes on Dorothy Derbyshire (Duchess)...
Tommy Joe Killey
Dec 6, 2017
Tommy Joe Killey died on December 6, 2017 at his home in West Jordan, UT. Tommy was born on June 30, 1952 in Murray, Utah to Cleatis Mason and Jessie May Buck Killey. Tommy loved the outdoors, and enjoyed fishing, hunting and just about anything outdoors. He loved football, basketball and enjoying a cold drink with a cigarette on a...
Harold Jack Newbold
Dec 5, 2017
Harold Jack Newbold born May 28, 1927 in Magna, UT. Lived as an adult and died in West Valley City, UT, December 5, 2017. WWII Vet. Retired SL County Fire Captain. Married in the Salt Lake Temple over 70 years ago. Served LDS missions with his wife to Belize and to the Philippines. Survived by his wife, Luella; daughters, Jean...
Marla Berrett Fuerer
Dec 4, 2017
Marla Berrett Fuerer was born on March 22, 1951 to LaMar Cecil Berrett and Darlene Hamilton Berrett in Murray, Utah. She passed away the evening of December 4, 2017 at home, surrounded in a long awaited reunion with her 4 children and her eternal companion. The oldest of nine children, Marla was a natural caretaker and loved everyone, especially children.Marla...
Damacio Martinez
Dec 2, 2017
Damacio (Marty) was born March 26, 1933 in Durango, Colorado to Seferino Martinez and Adelaida Valdez Martinez. Damacio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 2, 2017 at the age of 84. He was surrounded by his wife, children, family and friends. Damacio married Celia Romero in 1951. They enjoyed 66 years together. He called his wife from his hospital bed...
Bobbie Lee Mcafee Hurst
Dec 1, 2017
Bobbie Lee, 92, was born June 30, 1925 in Electra, Texas to Robert Baber McAfee and Texas Pearl Evans McAfee. Bobbie passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2017, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who praised her name for her goodness. Bobbie was alert and full of the joy of living to the very end, and concerned about...
Jack Elza Higgins
Dec 1, 2017
1932 – 2017Our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Jack Elza Higgins passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1st, 2017 at his home. Born January 30, 1932 to Charles Benjamin Higgins and Myrtle Armina Fuller in Ogden, Utah. He attended East High School and later attended the University of Utah. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Korean...
