Local Obituaries for Families in Emery and Carbon County, UT
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...
Linda Walsh
Mar 20, 2025
Our beloved Linda Marie Walsh passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving husband and daughter, on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Born to JoAnne E. and David A. Vanwagoner in Waltham, Massachusetts, on October 23, 1953. Linda’s life was a testament to her unwavering faith, her artistic spirit, and her boundless capacity for love.
A devout believer in Jesus Christ and His...
Kent Pyne
Mar 18, 2025
Kent was born July 17, 1966, to Judi Dexter and Kelly Pyne in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They would later move to Utah. Kent spent most of his growing up years in Kearns, Utah. He Passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2025, at his home in Price.
He married Kelli Pyne and together they had 2 children, Kaleigh and Kwinton. They later divorced....
Sherry Winder
Mar 15, 2025
ELMO- Sherry Colleen Winder, age 72, returned to the loving arms of her husband on March 15, 2025, at Utah Valley Specialty Hospital after a short battle with Pneumonia.
She was born May 20, 1952, in Spanish Fork, Utah to Quinten and Della Peterson Lowe.
Married Richard Oberg in 1973 and they had three children and later divorced. She then married the...
Johnny Cowan
Mar 11, 2025
Johnny Ray Cowan, 74, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Wheeling. Johnny was born on April 12, 1950, in Webster, Florida, the son of John C. and Leah M. (Fisher) Cowan.
In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law Robert M. and Mary Jo Harler, his stepson Troy Reinhardt, and his nephew...
Kirtley William Jensen
Mar 10, 2025
Kirtley William Jensen, age 79, passed away March 10, 2025, at his home in Price.
He was born September 4, 1946, in Axtell, Utah to Ivan and Arzell Simmonson Jensen.
Married Jane Blackett in 1977 and they had a son Zack Jensen. She passed away March 10, 2007. He later married Beth Marie Christensen in 2011, and they later divorced.
Kirtley was raised...
Joan Huntington
Mar 8, 2025
Joan Money Huntington, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the Emery County Care Center in Ferron, Utah.
Joan was born March 23, 1932, in her family home in Palmyra, Utah to William Jex Money and Henrietta Anderson Money. She was the youngest of six children, two older sisters and three older brothers. She grew...

Ruby Louise Willardson
Mar 5, 2025
Ruby Louise Willardson, beloved mother, nonna, grandmother and friend, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Cathlamet, Washington. Louise was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on January 31, 1945, to Goldie Mae and Ralph Bolles.
When Louise was 2 years old, her family moved to Alaska where she was raised. At age 17, she married James (Jim) Scott. They were blessed...
Laverna Petersen
Mar 5, 2025
LaVerna Duncan Petersen passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, with family by her side at the San Rafael Rehab Center in Ferron.
She was born July 8, 1927, to Homer and Fawn McDonald Duncan in Clawson, Utah. LaVerna was the second child and first daughter born to Homer and Fawn. Homer Dean was the older brother, then LaVerna, Laretta,...
Joyce Allen
Mar 1, 2025
Joyce Odean Box Allen
January 28, 1932- March 1, 2025
Joyce Odean Box Allen peacefully passed on March 1, 2025, a beautiful sunny morning in Price, Utah, at the age of 93.
She was born 28 January 1932 in Brigham City, Utah to Varian Arnold and Irma Christiansen Box.
She married her sweetheart Orvel Keith Allen on 14 September 1949, in the Salt Lake...
Leah Jacob
Feb 26, 2025
Leah Jean Wayman Grange Jacob
Leah Jacob passed peacefully of natural causes at the age of 103 in Draper, Utah on February 26, 2025. She was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, neighbor, and friend. Her greatest joy was her large and extended family. We are grateful that up until her final hours, she was loved and...
Jorma Brinkerhoff Pollmann Johnson
Feb 14, 2025
Jorma Brinkerhoff Pollmann Johnson passed away surrounded by family on February 14, 2025, at the Utah Valley Hospital. Jorma was born March 18, 1932, to Lloyd Brinkerhoff and Zella Maxfield.
Jorma married Donald Ray Pollmann on October 14,1947 and soon after began motherhood, raising the five boys she and Don had brought into this world together. Don passed away in 1971....
Jay Oviatt
Feb 6, 2025
Our beloved father has gone home to be with our mother where he always wanted to be. Jay Oviatt passed away on February 6, 2025, at home in his sleep. We will miss his sharp wit and humor, teasing nature, his infectious laughter, his ability to tell a story and make anyone feel welcome. He had a gentle easy-going manner...
Jerry "Red" Fausett
Feb 2, 2025
Jerry Lee Fausett “Panama Red” was born in Price Utah to Charles and Pearl Fausett on May 9, 1954.
He was a talented musician, artist and humanitarian.
Red was abundantly skilled in the crafts of art. Including music, metal, canvas and people. Much like his unique hand-crafted swords and daggers, his heart was forged in fire.
Music was his passion. Red was in...
Cynthia Madsen
Jan 31, 2025
HUNTINGTON- Cynthia Merle Johnson Madsen was called to be with the Lord on January 31, 2025, at the age of 70 due to surgery complications.
She was born in Kremmling, Colorado on February 12, 1954, to Henry Madison Johnson and Ione Jean Jacobs. She lost her parents at a very young age and was raised by her grandma Ione along with...
James F. Nelson
Jan 15, 2025
The family of James Franklin Nelson bids an affectionate farewell to a beloved father, grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law, and downright good man who graduated from this Earthly existence on January 15, 2025, at the age of 89.
As the fifth of seven children, he was born on August 11, 1935, in Ferron, Utah, and is now with Catherine, his loving companion of...
Linda Short Brailey
Jan 3, 2025
PRICE- Linda Short Brailey passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 3, 2025, in Price, Utah after a brief illness.
She was born November 11, 1957, in Salt Lake City to Nile and Loretta Young Waters.
Linda was a very kind and loving person that brought joy to many. She enjoyed spending time with her husband James and will be dearly...
Lois Wright
Jan 3, 2025
PRICE- Our beautiful mother and grandmother, our beacon of light, Mary Lois Wright known to all by Lois returned to her Heavenly Father peacefully on January 3, 2025, in Price, Utah.
She was born April 3, 1941, in Reins, Utah to Joseph Raymond Mary Rosebelle Erickson Angus.
Lois grew up in Latuda, Spring Glen and Helper. She has a lot of fond...