Obituaries
Learn about recent deaths of friends and family in our community. You can find information about funeral services & viewing times, get directions, leave your condolences, share a photo with the family, or even send flowers.
Virginia Chapman Alley
(January 2, 1920 - August 3, 2016)
Virginia Chapman Alley, age 96, our loving mother, grandmother and friend passed from this life on August 3, 2016 in Delta, Utah, surrounded by her cherished family. She was born, the oldest of five children, on January 2, 1920, in Ogden, Utah, to Isaac Earl and Althea Ferrell Orr Chapman. She grew up in Garfield, Utah, and graduated from Cyprus …
Robert Dean Smith
(July 16, 1952 - July 16, 2016)
Robert Dean Smith died on his 64th birthday with his wife, Janet, and numerous friends and family at his side after an ATV accident at Gooseberry near Salina in the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Always looking out for others before himself, his immediate concern was to make sure Janet was okay, despite his own severe injuries. Born July 16, 1952…
Kenneth Leslie Byrd
(January 26, 1942 - July 16, 2016)
Kenneth Leslie Byrd, age 74, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at his home in Delta, Utah. He was born on January 26, 1942 in Pontiac, Michigan, the first child of Fred Leslie and Leona May Hefner Byrd. He grew up in Pontiac with 2 younger brothers and a little sister. He graduated from Pontiac Central High School in 1960.…
Wilma Dawna Lewis Maxfield
(July 9, 1928 - July 12, 2016)
Wilma Dawna Lewis Maxfield, age 88, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Payson, Arizona. She was born in Callao, Utah on July 9, 1928, to Ephraim and Victoria Mandana Stewart Lewis. Donna spent her childhood growing up in Callao, Utah, on her parent’s farm. She attended school in Callao through the 8th grade, then went to Ely and stayed…
Margaret Marlene Ekins Bliss
(July 7, 1933 - July 8, 2016)
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Margaret Marlene Ekins Bliss, on Friday, July 8, 2016, in Provo, Utah. Her faith, strength, example, patience & compassion will long be remembered and she will always be a huge part of our family that remains here on earth. We will miss her immensely,…
Betty Jane Clara Suprise Valiquette
(August 12, 1924 - June 28, 2016)
Betty Jane Clara Suprise Valiquette, age 91, passed away at her home in Delta, Utah on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. She was born August 12, 1924 to John and Carrie Drummond Suprise in Toledo, Ohio. She had an older brother, Bob, whom she absolutely adored. Mom grew up in Toledo and graduated from Waite High School in 1942. After high…
Delores Richardson Sightler
(January 17, 1930 - June 27, 2016)
Delores Richardson Sightler, age 86, Monday, June 27, 2016 at the Millard Care Center in Delta, Utah. She was born January 17, 1930 in Memphis, Tennessee to Aaron “Slim” and Velma Pearl Richardson. She was a strong woman of faith and a survivor. At age 5, Delores became a victim of an illegal adoption ring run out of Memphis, TN.…
Berdell J Memmott
(December 8, 1929 - June 26, 2016)
Berdell J Memmott, age 86, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 26, 2016 Delta, Utah. He was born December 8, 1929 in Oasis, Utah to Eugene and Lillie Ingaborg Jensen Memmott. He grew up in Oasis and graduated from Hinckley High School. He participated in many activities, including football, track, boxing, and musicals; and was elected Senior Class President. He married…
Steven Alma Broderick
(August 31, 1946 - June 24, 2016)
Steven Alma Broderick, age 69, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at his home in Delta, Utah. He was born on August 31, 1946 in Delta, the first child of Alma LaVell and Sephronia Mae Lake Broderick. Throughout his childhood, Steven acted as example and protector his two younger siblings. When he was five, his family moved to California. He…
Vernell Stewart Dutson
(January 7, 1935 - June 19, 2016)
Vernell Stewart Dutson, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Millard Care and Rehabilitation Center in Delta, Utah on Sunday, June 19, 2016. She was born January 7, 1935 in Meadow, Utah to Edgar J. And Beatrice Vernell Bushnell Stewart. Mom grew up in Meadow, where she attended Millard High School. She graduated in 1953. Shortly after…