Obituaries
Springville & Mapleton, UT Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Springville, Mapleton & UT County
Blair Ely
Apr 23, 2026
Douglas Blair Ely (Mapleton) passed away on April 23, 2026. Blair found his place in the things he enjoyed most, being outdoors, summers in Lake Okoboji, working in his yard with great care, fishing, and of course, skeet and trap shooting. He was an exceptional shot, known for breaking 200–250 targets consecutively something he was widely known for and took...
Toni Lee Ely
Apr 19, 2026
Toni Lee Miguel Ely of Mapleton, Utah, passed away on April 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of those who meant the most to her a reflection of the life she lived every day.
Toni was, in every sense, one of the most caring and giving women to walk this world. To know her was to feel wrapped in love, understood...
Genevieve Berry
Apr 29, 2026
Genevieve Evans Berry, lovingly known as Gen, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Spanish Fork, Utah, at the age of 95. While her family grieves her loss, they find great comfort in knowing she is finally reunited with the love of her life, James, who passed away in 2015.
She was born on March 5, 1931, in South Gate,...
Barbara Mae Perkins
Apr 24, 2026
Barbara Mae Smith Perkins, loving mother and grandmother. Passed away on April 24, 2026.
She is survived by her son Eugene Perkins, daughter-in-law Amy Perkins and grandson Christian Perkins. Her brother Don Smith, 4 nieces; Gentry, Britney, Sara and Kim. Plus several other step nephews and nieces.
She is proceeded in death by her son Anthony Perkins, mother Betty Adams, father Donald...
Leo Wayne Palmer
Apr 28, 2026
Leo Wayne Palmer, known to many as "Poco," passed away on April 28, 2026, in Springville, Utah, after a long and courageous fight with leukemia. He was 85 years old.
Leo was born on October 29, 1940, in Bend, Oregon. In January 1961, he volunteered for the US Army and attended basic training at Fort Ord, California, graduating in the third...
Brian Kenneth Jenkins
Apr 24, 2026
Brian Kenneth Jenkins was born on the 13th of July 1954, in Hollywood, California, the third of six children born to Darlene Jenkins Marshall and Clinton Chester Jenkins. He is survived by his children, Casey Jenkins, Heather Olsen, and David Jenkins; his grandson, Beau J. Olsen; and siblings Christine J. Francis, Bruce Jenkins, Donald Jenkins, and Lynn Jenkins. He is...
Phillip Dalley Lynn
Apr 24, 2026
Phillip Dalley Lynn, age 81, left this mortal existence on the morning of April 24th, 2026. Phil was known for his commitment to his family, his community, and his faith. He touched the lives of many with his humor, his stories, and inspirational words for anyone that had the opportunity to share time with him.
Phil had many chapters in his...
Louis Joseph Zocchi
Apr 15, 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGxfBjNFJ10Louis Joseph Zocchi, the visionary "Godfather of Dice" whose innovations shaped the modern tabletop gaming landscape, passed away on April 15, 2026, at the age of 91. Having moved from Mississippi to Utah in December 2022, Lou cherished his final years spent in the company of his children.
Early Years and Family Roots
Born in Chicago on February 16, 1935, Lou was...
Vince Allen Woods
Apr 14, 2026
Vincent “Vince” Allen Woods July 14, 1963 – April 14, 2026
Vincent “Vince” Allen Woods, 62, passed away peacefully at his home in Mapleton on April 14, 2026.
Vince was born in Spanish Fork on July 14, 1963, where he was raised and built the foundation of a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and love for his family.
Vince was a dedicated...
Wilda Bascom Tanner
Apr 12, 2026
Wilda Jean Bascom Tanner, age 84, of Mapleton, Utah, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, surrounded by family at her home.
Wilda was born August 16, 1941, in Ballard, Utah, to Venice Manwaring Bascom and Elvyn Ira Bascom.
Wilda grew up in the Uintah Basin and graduated from Union High School in Roosevelt. She attended beauty school in Salt Lake City....
Mark Johnson Averett
Apr 9, 2026
Mark Johnson Averett passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on April 9, 2026, after a courageous battle against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Mark was born on April 21, 1962 in Provo, Utah to Bud Weight Averett and Jane Johnson Averett. Mark was the youngest of five siblings, whom he looked up...
Cecilio Merlos Castro
Apr 2, 2026
Cecilio Merlos Castro, 69, of Springville, Utah, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Funeral Services are under the direction of Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes.
Condolences may be expressed to the family on this page.
Sherry Prior Mecham
Apr 2, 2026
Sherry Prior Warner Mecham died April 2, 2026. She was born Dec. 4, 1949, in Salt Lake City to Gene Lewis & Melva Naylor Prior. She grew up in Spanish Fork, Utah, attended schools there and graduated from Spanish Fork High School with high honors in 1968.
She married Paul David Warner on May 26, 1971, in the Salt Lake Temple....
Nina Mae Reid
Apr 1, 2026
Nina Reid, 92, passed away in Provo, Utah on April 1, 2026. Nina was born in Escalante, Utah on July 7, 1933 to Lillie May Moosman and Royal Barney. She was the tenth child born into a family of 14 in which 12 survived into their adulthood. Her older siblings are Royal Jr., Juanita, Wallace Arnold, Lynn J., Evelyn, Lendon...
Allen Duane Golding
Apr 1, 2026
Allen Duane Golding, 78, Springville, Utah, April 1, 2026. Born on April 15, 1947, in Price, Utah to Cecil and Rhea Golding. He married Barbara Munn in 1966. They had 3 kids, they divorced in 1979. He later met the love of his life Rosie Ferran. They spend 34 years married, after getting married in 1991.
Allen enjoyed spending time with...
William Spencer Shields
Mar 31, 2026
William "Spencer" Shields
Born January 3, 1946 in Pioche, Nevada. Passed away in Spanish Fork on March 31, 2026 at the age of 80.
Spencer lived his early school years growing up in Los Angeles, California. Then he attended BYU in Provo, Utah where he met and married Bonnie Newquist on March 2, 1972. Spencer and Bonnie graduated from BYU in 1973...
Jennifer Coombs Davidson
Mar 28, 2026
Jennifer Coombs Davidson, 49, of Elk Ridge, Utah, passed away on March 28, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born on January 15, 1977, in Provo, Utah, to Steven Coombs and Elizabeth Shepherd.
Jennifer lived a life centered on caring for others. She had a deep love for horses and found joy and peace in time spent...
John Bartley Czirr
Mar 26, 2026
John Bartley Czirr was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on September 26th, 1929 to Herbert John Czirr and Maxia Marta Moore Czirr. He was an only child and was his parent's pride and joy.
He spent the past two years of his life at the Ashford in Springville, Utah with his wife ShannaLee. He was a ministering brother and loved everyone there....
Marie Andrus Averett
Mar 26, 2026
Marie Andrus Averett, age 99, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, in Springville, Utah. A devoted mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, Marie’s nearly century‑long life was marked by faith, resilience, curiosity, and an unwavering love for her family.
Born on January 25, 1927, in Spanish Fork, Utah, Marie was the youngest of four children born to her loving parents, Ralph...
Gerald Russell Muhlestein
Mar 24, 2026
Gerald Russell Muhlestein, 94, of Springville, died peacefully in the early morning of March 24, 2026. He was born at home on June 6, 1931, in Provo, Utah to Juanita Russell and Joseph Benjamin Muhlestein. He married Lila Marolyn Collins in the Manti Temple. She preceded him in death on March 25, 2016.
Gerald served a Mission for The Church of...
