Local Obituaries for Families in Emery and Carbon County, UT
Gene Strate
Sep 6, 2025
SPRING GLEN- “A man is not completely born until he is dead. When then should we grieve that a new child is born among the immortals?” Benjamin Franklin
Gene Edward Strate passed from this earthly realm on Saturday, September 6, 2025 due to pancreatic cancer. He was the only child born to James A. Strate and Kathryn Eynon Jones on October...
Rue Bell
Aug 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of Rue Harold Bell
March 26, 1953 – August 25, 2025
Rue Harold Bell, a lifelong resident of Orangeville, Utah, passed away on August 25, 2025, at the age of 72. Known for his big heart, generous spirit, and deep commitment to faith and service, Rue left behind a legacy of love, humor, and hard work.
Born on March 26,...
Steven Whitfield
Aug 15, 2025
Steve is survived by his children, Allee Bitner, Axel Bitner, Megan Whitfield (Clint and Beckett) and Tyler Whitfield. His brother David Whitfield and sisters Rene Whitfield and Suzey Moore. His friend Shantel Bitner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norma and Grady Whitfield. Wife, Sandy Whitfield. His brothers James and Michael Whitfield and his sister Marcee Blackerby.
He went...
Wayne Gremel
Aug 11, 2025
Wayne Wilbur Gremel was born February 19,1934 in Brighton, Colorado passed away in his home August 11, 2025, at the age of 91.
Wayne was one of the last true cowboys and enjoyed his life outside punching cows. He loved horses and the life of being a cowboy.
He worked long days making sure that cows were doing the best that they...
Cathy Brown
Aug 11, 2025
Cathy Jean Keele Brown went on her angel flight August 11, 2025. I, Tracy held her hand the whole time until she was ready to be passed on to our mom and dad. Cathy was born October 16, 1958 at the Carbon Hospital in Price Utah, to Elfredia ‘Vicki” Victoria Orlandi and Lloyd Odell Keele.
Cath, Cathy Jean, or Cathy. It...
Alan Anderson
Aug 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alan Anderson on August 8, 2025.
Alan was born October 4, 1953 in Salina, UT to Ted R Anderson and Shirley Ann (Miller) Anderson
He married the love of his life Merri (Carol) Akin on September 21, 1974 in St. Mark’s Cathedral Salt Lake City, Ut
Alan devoted himself wholly to his...
Barbara Sehestedt
Jul 30, 2025
EMERY- Barbara Lynn Simonsen Sehestedt, age 75 passed away July 30, 2025 at her home in Emery, Utah.
She was born January 8,1950, in McAllen, Texas to Waldo M. and Anna Lou EWTON Simonsen.
Married John Hardy Sehestedt on December 30,1974, in Hampton, Virginia.
Barbara was raised in Arkansas and Virginia and received a high school education from Hampton High then attended BYU....
Deborah Allen
Jul 25, 2025
Deborah Allen was born January 18,1959, in Price Utah to Lewis and Marian Allen. She was the second child out of their 6 children. She passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2025.
Starting from a young age Deborah was known for her kindness and giving spirit. Everyone in Green River has a story involving her. She always went out of her...
Brian Ezell
Jul 24, 2025
Brian Alan Ezell from Helper, Utah passed away due to injuries from a motorcycle accident on July 24, 2025.
He was born to Terry and Jodi Lee Ezell on August 15, 1984. Brian was the youngest of three beautiful children; James, Corin and Brian.
Brian’s life on this earth was bigger than an obituary which makes it hard for me to know...
Shirley Jorgensen
Jun 16, 2025
FERRON- Shirley Louisa Black Jorgensen died of natural causes on June 16, 2025. The last years of her life, she lived in her hometown, Ferron, Utah, which her grandparents George A. Foote and Lenah Bell Jones helped to settle.
To her family and friends: I love you all! You all know me, and there is no need to write a long...
Debbie Pappas
Jun 7, 2025
June 19, 1960 - June 7, 2025
Debbie Lee Souza-Pappas was born on June 19, 1960, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Armando and Margaret Souza.
Debbie was raised in SLC; she loved the variety of sushi and coffee shops it had to offer. After graduating from West High School, she pursued a career as a Medical Laboratory Technologist. Her work in...
James Anderson
Jun 4, 2025
James Scott Anderson, our father and grandfather, passed away at his home in Spring Glen, Utah on June 4, 2025.
He was born on March 25, 1949, in Dragerton, Utah to Mary Arline and James Basil Anderson. He grew up in Dragerton and was a lifelong resident of Carbon County. A graduate of Carbon High School and College of Eastern Utah,...
Michael Mulliner Frame
May 16, 2025
Michael Mulliner Frame (Mick) was born in Murray, Utah, on December 27, 1938. He was the son of Virgie and Vernee Frame.
Mike grew up in Cedar City with three siblings: Bob, Jerry, and Patricia. He enjoyed social and church activities as well as athletic events. He learned the value of hard work through various jobs during junior high and high...
Linda Valdez
May 13, 2025
Linda Crespin Valdez was born in Silt, Colorado to Dulcinella Marie Aragon Crespin on March 6, 1943. She was the youngest of six siblings. Della, Emma, Joseph, Frank and Bernice.
When Linda was very young, she moved with her mom to Helper, Utah where she attended Sally Mauro Elementary, Helper Jr. High and graduated from Carbon High School where she met...
Ravola Whittle
Apr 28, 2025
Our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Ravola Joy Whittle, age 94, passed away peacefully at her home on April 28, 2025.
She was born to Walter and Zella LuDean Wimmer on May 17, 1930. She was the seventh of nine children.
On May 29, 1948, she married Earl Cleo Whittle. They are the parents of six children, 2 boys Deon and...
Brian Harris
Apr 26, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brian Reid Harris, age 69, who left us peacefully on April 26, 2025, at his home in Wellington, Utah.
Brian was born on February 14, 1956, in Dragerton, Utah, the first son of Bill and Frances Harris.
A graduate of East Carbon High School, Brian played football and basketball. He also participated in track...
Terry Lynn Swope
Apr 22, 2025
Our loving Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Aunt and Wife Terry Lynn Swope age 75 was called home on April 22, 2025.
Terry was born on May 30th, 1949, in Portland Oregon to Ernest Cecil and Inez Basel Gray.
She fell in love and married the love of her life Gary Edward Swope Sr. August 7th, 1967, in Portland Oregon and then later Solemnized...
Ilean Janice Goodwill
Apr 22, 2025
Ilean Janice Walters Wieand Goodwill, age 90, passed away on April 22, 2025, peacefully in Price, Utah after a full and vibrant life.
She was born on July 10, 1934, in Greece, New York, to Lillian and Arthur Wolters on a farm where she spent her early years.
Ilean was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a cherished friend to many....
Jared Hayward
Mar 30, 2025
CASTLE DALE- Our beloved son, brother, and uncle, Jared Lynn Hayward, age 31, passed away March 30, 2025.
He was born in Price, Utah June 11, 1993, the beloved son of Jeff and Dinah Hayward.
Jared enjoyed fishing, playing video games, watching anime, and playing legos and hot wheels with his nephews. Jared was always joking. He loved to spoil and spend...
Mary Ann Jones Jorgensen
Mar 21, 2025
It is with both joy and sorrow we announce the passing of Mary Ann Jones Jorgensen, age 86, on March 21, 2025, in Orem, Utah, from causes incident to age. A woman whose life was defined by unwavering faith, boundless generosity, and an all-encompassing love for her family, she will forever remain in our hearts.
Born on April 2, 1938, in...
