Obituaries

Gary Lee Peterson

Gary Lee Peterson

Feb 8, 2026

“Are you dumb or just stupid?” - Gary Peterson

Gary Lee Peterson passed away peacefully on Sunday night, February 8, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born on August 13, 1953 to Larry and Marlene Peterson along with his four siblings: Mitch, Julie, Stan (Pam), and Marci (Curtis). They grew up in Milton, Utah where they all attended school together....

Benjamin Lynne Moss

Benjamin Lynne Moss

Feb 7, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, nephew, and son, Benjamin Lynne Moss. Ben died February 7th, 2026, at his home in South Weber Utah. He was surrounded by his loving wife and sons. Ben was born March 6, 1971, in Ogden, Utah, to his parents Steven Kent Moss and Mary...

Paula Ann Fish

Paula Ann Fish

Feb 2, 2026

Paula Ann Fish, born on July 1, 1951, in Denver, Colorado, passed away on February 2, 2026, in Coalville, Utah. She was the beloved daughter of Mel and Eileen Baca, who preceded her in death. Paula dedicated over 40 years of her life to her career as a paralegal in Los Angeles and Riverside County, where her commitment and professionalism...

Stewart R. Murdock

Stewart R. Murdock

Jan 31, 2026

Stewart R. Murdock, 89, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend of many, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, of kidney failure. 

He was born May 17, 1936, in Heber, Utah, to James and Rhea Murdock. On February 21, 1957, Stewart married his sweetheart Connie Porter Murdock in the Salt Lake Temple. They were blessed with three children during their 56 years...

Donna LaRue Miles Evans

Donna LaRue Miles Evans

Jan 28, 2026

Our sweet Mother & Grandmother, Donna LaRue Miles Evans returned to her home in Heaven on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. Oh how we already miss her presence and how she made you feel so loved and special. “Hello dear,” “how are you dear,” “sure appreciate you,” “sure love you,” were all familiar sayings she said...

JoAnne Redd Peterson

JoAnne Redd Peterson

Jan 26, 2026

JoAnne Redd Peterson passed away January 26, 2026 surrounded by her family. She lived a life rooted in kindness and generosity, offering her love and care freely and quietly never seeking recognition. To know her was to feel welcomed, comforted and deeply loved.

JoAnne was born in Monticello, Utah on May 6th 1950. She allowed her faith to carry her through...

Richard Todd Brown

Richard Todd Brown

Jan 23, 2026

Richard Todd Brown returned home to his Heavenly Father on January 23, 2026, after a battle with Parkinson’s disease and liver disease. He was born on August 13, 1963, to Maurell and Betty Brown. He was raised in Morgan, Utah and graduated from Morgan High School in 1981. Upon graduation, he served an LDS mission in the Mississippi Jackson Mission...

Dane V. Proffitt

Dane V. Proffitt

Jan 8, 2026

Dane V. Proffitt, age 65, passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, devotion, and quiet strength.

For 21 years, Dane was the husband of Stephanie Proffitt, her steady partner and protector. Together they shared a deep bond built on loyalty, resilience, and unconditional love. He was also the devoted companion to their cherished puppies, Dakota and Badger,...

Evelyn Palmer

Evelyn Palmer

Jan 4, 2026

Evelyn Francis Brough Palmer passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, following an extended journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She left this life quietly and without suffering, surrounded by love and the enduring legacy of a life marked by service, faith, resilience, and deep devotion to family.

Evelyn was born on July 20, 1938, and lived a life defined not by attention...

James (Jim) Brooks Taylor

James (Jim) Brooks Taylor

Jan 3, 2026

James (Jim) Brooks Taylor, age 75, passed away on January 3, 2026, at his home in Milton, Utah.

Jim was born on March 6, 1950, in Ogden, Utah, to Don and Ethel Taylor. He spent his early years growing up in Henefer, Utah, and attended school in Coalville before moving to Morgan, where he graduated from Morgan High School in 1968....

David Corwin Griffin

David Corwin Griffin

Jan 1, 2026

David “Dave” Corwin Griffin, Sr. was born March 19, 1945, in Vallejo, California, to Carroll and Patricia Griffin. He is the eldest of their two sons.

Dave moved around a lot during his childhood living in different parts of California, Washington, Colorado, and Wyoming. If you asked Dave where he was from, you likely needed to pull up a chair while...

Bryan Douglas Phipps

Bryan Douglas Phipps

Dec 30, 2025

Bryan Douglas Phipps returned home to his Heavenly Father on December 30th, 2025 after battling cancer for 6 years. He was born on August 1st, 1961 to Joen Eagar and Albert Curtis Phipps. He was born and raised in Bountiful, Utah where he enjoyed living in the hills, riding bikes, motorcycles, playing with hot wheels, model trains, and drums. He...

Ruth Zerull Kirk

Ruth Zerull Kirk

Dec 29, 2025

Ruth Zerull Kirk, born October 12, 1932, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at the age of 93, at her residence in Santaquin, Utah.

Ruth was born to Arno and Margaret (Timm) Zerull in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her father passed away when Ruth was just 13 years old. Her mother later married Curt Stoll, and together they raised Ruth...

Howard Ray Giles

Howard Ray Giles

Dec 7, 2025

Howard Ray Giles passed away on December 7, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 13, 1948, to Arthur Frederick and Norine Giles, he was the 3rd and youngest child. He was raised and lived his life in Milton, Utah. 

He graduated from Morgan High School and attended Weber College, but he gained most of his education on the...

Garnet Jean Johnson

Garnet Jean Johnson

Nov 28, 2025

Garnet Jean Johnson, 84, of Morgan, UT passed away on November 28, 2025. Born on October 1, 1941 in Bend, Oregon, she was a loving wife to R. Wayne Johnson and devoted mother to David Johnson, Lila Thackeray, Brenda Brunner, and Curtis Johnson.

Garnet was passionate and loved working with the youth. She was a seminary teacher, Relief Society President, Young...

Thomas J. Beun

Thomas J. Beun

Nov 20, 2025

Thomas James Beun, of Park City, UT passed away suddenly on November 20, 2025. He was born in Ridgewood, NJ to his parents Henry James Beun and Carol Helen Beun. After completing his schooling in New Jersey, Tom began his career in mechanical engineering. He worked for various companies overseeing conveyor systems for many years. Tom was a craftsman, who...

Susan Cogger

Susan Cogger

Nov 17, 2025

Friends will be holding a Celebration of Life for Susan on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Walker Mortuary, (45 W 200 N, Morgan, UT) from 7-8:30 pm. 

Carolyn Tueller Markwith

Carolyn Tueller Markwith

Nov 12, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Tueller Markwith, 80, of Schuylerville, New York. Carolyn passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025 in Portland, OR, surrounded by her family and loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.

Carolyn was born on August 24th, 1945, to Jack LeRoy Tueller, Col. USAF Ret., and Marjorie Rogers Tueller...

Mark Eric Vernon

Mark Eric Vernon

Nov 12, 2025

Mark Eric Vernon was born in Coalville, Utah to parents Betty June Geary and Dean LaMar Vernon. Mark was the youngest in the family with four older siblings: Larry Dean, Bradley Ray, Kathy, and Austin Kim.

His siblings remember Mark as a brilliant, sweet young boy who loved spending time with his Grandpa Ray. The pair shared many special memories, such...

JoElla Hammons Wright (Francis)

JoElla Hammons Wright (Francis)

Nov 8, 2025

JoElla Hammons Wright, returned to her Heavenly Father on November 8, 2025. She was born on January 14, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri to William Perry Hammons and Mildred Ruby Shuman.

Mom grew up in many states across the country finally settling in Morgan Utah.

She graduated from Morgan High School and attended Weber State College.

Mom was a convert to the Church...

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