Obituaries

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David Degraw

David Degraw

Dec 31, 2022

David Lynn DeGraw, 68, passed away Saturday, December 31st, 2022, at Evanston Regional Hospital from pneumonia.

David will be remembered always for his devotion to his family and his service to the community as an EMT for over 30 years.  He also worked and retired from Genesis, formerly known as FMC, where he was an electrician for...

Lamond Platts

Lamond Platts

Dec 29, 2022

Maxie Lamond Platts passed away on December 29, 2022 in St. George, Utah at the age of 90.  He was born in Lyman, Wyoming on November 13, 1932.  He was the 15th of 17 children born to John L and Irene Rollins Platts.  His early years were spent working on the family ranch.

As a...

Maria Ballesteros

Maria Ballesteros

Dec 29, 2022

Maria (Cuca) Ballesteros passed away on December 29, 2022 at the age of 66 at Ogden Regional Hospital.

She was born on January 19, 1956 in Iramuco, Guanajuato, Mexico. She lived in Wyoming for over 40 years.

She married the love of her life, Jaime, on February 14, 1981. Together they...

Ron Smith

Ron Smith

Dec 28, 2022

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Ron B. Smith passed away peacefully at his home in Kamas, Utah on December 28, 2022.

He was born on March 18, 1946 in Coalville, Utah to Carl and Orpha (Bowers) Smith.

He graduated from South Summit High School in 1965.

He married the love of his...

Bobbie Gottfried

Bobbie Gottfried

Dec 27, 2022

Our beloved Bobbie Jean Gottfried passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday December 27, 2022, in Evanston, Wyoming.  She was 74 years old. Born December 25, 1948, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  The daughter of George and Geneva Hays.

Bobbie graduated from Capital Hill High School in 1967.  She continued her education and graduated from...

Jaymee Grimm

Jaymee Grimm

Dec 25, 2022

Our dear mother Jaymee Ann Grimm, age 62, sadly passed away December 25, 2022 due to complications associated with MS and congestive heart failure. She was born on April 19, 1960 in Evanston, Wyoming to Hazel Jean Powers and John Burton Grimm.

Jaymee spent many years raising her family in Kemmerer Wyoming and worked for the Lincoln...

Shirley Smith

Shirley Smith

Dec 23, 2022

Shirley Rae Smith, 90 years young, passed away December 23, 2022 in Evanston.  She was surrounded with love by the near and far presence of three generations.

Shirley was born October 6, 1932 in Logan, Utah to George Ernest and Clara Phippen Blakeslee. Her family was grateful to hear the stories of growing up in Evanston, graduating...

Hope Hamilton

Hope Hamilton

Dec 23, 2022

Hope Miriam Hamilton (85) of Evanston, Wyoming, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 23,2022. She fought a long hard battle of lung cancer for the last 5 years.

Hope was born on January 6, 1937, to Francis and Hulbert Weatherson in Kerman, California. She had 3 sisters, (Nadine,...

Esther Meeks

Esther Meeks

Dec 18, 2022

Esther Melissa Harnden Meeks, 92, passed away peacefully in Shoshone, ID on Sunday December 18th, 2022.

Mom was born in Laramie, WY on May 24th, 1930, to Byron and Belle Harnden. She had three siblings: Gilbert, Shirley, and Dennis.

Mom met the love of her life, Jack Lloyd Meeks, in the...

Verna Oliva

Verna Oliva

Dec 17, 2022

On December 17, 2022, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother,  Verna Faye Oliva left this world to go back home to her family in heaven.

She was born November 10, 1939, to Austin C. and Faye Titmus, Simpson in Evanston, Wyoming. She married William C. Oliva on July 2, 1955, in Green River, Wyoming. He preceded...

Jose Madrid

Jose Madrid

Dec 16, 2022

José (Sonny) Ismael Melicendro Madrid April 9, 1944-December 16, 2022 78 years old

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of José “Sonny” Ismael Melicendro Madrid, of Evanston, Wyoming. Our beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, cowboy, and outdoorsman went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2022.

He was born in...

Jolene Hatch

Jolene Hatch

Dec 15, 2022

Jolene Bitton Hatch, born October 22, 1939 in Ogden, Utah, passed away peacefully from natural causes on December 15, 2022 in Morgan, Utah.

After graduating from Ben Lomond High School in Ogden, Utah, Jolene went on to Business College at Stevens-Henager in Salt Lake City. She married Joseph Hugh Hatch on December 5, 1959, and was later sealed in...

Charlie Cannon

Charlie Cannon

Dec 15, 2022

Charles Cannon

Charles Lyn “Charlie” Cannon passed away December 15, 2022 at his residence in Weber Canyon, near Oakley, Utah.

He was born on December 7, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Jack and Faye (Lucky) Cannon.

He graduated from Skyline High School and attended college for a short time.

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Nick Hoyt

Nick Hoyt

Dec 10, 2022

Norman S. “Nick” Hoyt, 80, passed away on December 10, 2022. He was born on October 16, 1942 in Coalville, Utah to Norman P. (Bill) and Melva (Schear) Hoyt. He married Merry Jean Woodman on January 31, 1976 in Springville, Utah. Nick graduated from South Summit High School in 1960. He attended Stevens Henegar College where he received an Associate Degree in...

Ruth Crittenden

Ruth Crittenden

Dec 10, 2022

Ruth Allred Crittenden of Francis, Utah left this world, on Saturday, December 10th, one day short of her 71st birthday. Following complications from surgery, Ruth was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing.

Ruth is survived by her husband of 53 years Mike R. Crittenden, three sons Shane(Melanie), Wyatt(Shaley), Matt(Andrea), six grandchildren Kasen, Bridger,...

Marlene Smith

Marlene Smith

Dec 9, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Marlene Mary Smith announces her passing on December 9, 2022 at the age of 85.

Marlene was born to Arthur and Alma Vey on August 25, 1937 in Port Washington, WI. She was part of a big family and was raised with 14 siblings.

Later Marlene...

Tammy Clayton

Tammy Clayton

Dec 7, 2022

Tammy Kristine Clayton was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on December 7, 2022, at the age of 63 in her home.

She was born to William and Janice Clayton on July 15, 1959, in Gunnison, CO. Her daughter and grandchildren were her world and she loved them very much....

Betty Stapler

Betty Stapler

Dec 6, 2022

Betty Jane Stapler, 100 years young, passed away December 6, 2022.

She was a devoted wife and loving mother with a big heart for her four legged family members.

She graduated from the Mt Carmel School of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio and began her career at the Mt Carmel Hospital in 1944.

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Val Knight

Val Knight

Dec 5, 2022

Val Knight passed away at age 60 on December 5, 2022 in Woodland, Utah surrounded by family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born on January 15, 1962 in Heber City, Utah to Farrell Ernest and Deanne (Prescott) Knight. Val was the fifth child of eleven children.

He graduated from South Summit...

Paul Bennington

Paul Bennington

Dec 1, 2022

Paul "Butch" Bennington (March 19, 1951 - Dec 1, 2022) was called home to paradise.

He was a husband, father, and grandfather. Butch served his country dutifully in Vietnam, where his love of mechanics helped his service.  He loved watching old black and white movies, watching shows, just as humorous as he was.

He enjoyed...