Obituaries
Springville & Mapleton, UT Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Springville, Mapleton & UT County
Weston James Thompson
Jul 12, 2025
Weston James Thompson, beloved father, son, brother, brother-in-law, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, age 38, of Herriman, Utah, passed away on July 12th, 2025.
Born on March 30, 1987, in Payson, Utah, Weston is the son of Michael Earl and Christine Richardson Thompson. He grew up in Mapleton, graduated from Springville High School, and attended Utah Valley University.
Weston owned Nikson...
Teddi Michelle Smothermon
Jul 8, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Teddi Michelle Smothermon, 61, of Springville, Utah, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Teddi, born April 3, 1964, in Laramie, Wyoming, was the eldest daughter of Clayton Marshall Babbitt Jr. and Theodora Ann Babbitt. She and Mark Allen Smothermon were married on December 15, 1983, in the Salt Lake City...
Naomi Rose Sumsion
Jul 7, 2025
Our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Naomi Rose Bussing Sumsion, peacefully passed from this life on Monday, July 7, 2025 at the age of 92.
She was born on February 16, 1933 in the Stockton, New York to Ethel Persons and George Bussing. She was raised in Batavia by her wonderful mother, Ethel, who loved Naomi very much. Her Grandma and...
Howard Ray Sanford
Jul 6, 2025
Howard Ray Sanford, 84, of Springville, Utah, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Condolences may be expressed to the family on this page.
Jack Mathew Gauchay
Jul 5, 2025
Jack Mathew Gauchay, age 66, son of Waylett Neilan Gauchay and Helen Dolores Maloney Gauchay, passed peacefully into the next life on Saturday, July 5, 2025. He is reunited with his parents, whom he greatly missed.
He was born in Rexburg, Idaho on January 9, 1959 and grew up in Dubois, Idaho.
He married Celia Maughan and they had one son. They...
Danny Glispy
Jun 29, 2025
Danny R, Glispy, 84, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on June 29, 2025.
Born in Dragerton (East Carbon), Utah, on January 13, 1941, Danny’s life was one of services, skill, and adventure. After attending schools in Spanish Fork, including Spanish Fork High School and Landmark, he proudly served for three years in the U.S. Army. His...
Dennis Kent Peterson
Jun 28, 2025
Dennis Kent Peterson, 55, of Mapleton, sadly passed away Saturday June 28, 2025. He was born on November 29, 1969, in Provo Utah, to Dennis H. Peterson and Gloria Bosman Peterson. He married Pamela Ovard in 1994 (later divorced). Together they had three children Heidi, Spencer, and Seth Peterson.
Kent was born with a passion for living life to the fullest....
Kenra Chidester
Jun 27, 2025
Kenra Chidester of Springville, Utah passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025. Born in Richfield, Utah on June 4, 1949, she was the beloved daughter of the late George Wayne Chidester and Montez Morrell Chidester.
A passionate, life-long educator, Kenra dedicated her career to nurturing young minds and encouraging a love of learning. Her impact extended well beyond the classroom—she...
Clyde W Cazier
Jun 26, 2025
Clyde W Cazier, our beloved husband, dad, grandpa and friend, left this life peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the age of 81, surrounded by his family. He was born July 29, 1943 in Provo, Utah to Clyde Brown Cazier and Delna Hatch Cazier.
His journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion, and Christlike service. His passing...
Elaine Rawle
Jun 26, 2025
Elaine Jessee Rawle, 93, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 26, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Elaine was born November 14, 1931 in Springville, Utah to Phillip Cornell and Minerva Boss Jessee. She graduated from Springville High School (Class of 1950) and attended BYU where she majored in music and played in...
Kim Radell LeBaron
Jun 25, 2025
Kim Radell LeBaron, 72, passed away Wednesday evening as the sun was setting, surrounded by the love that he brought into this world.
He fought so hard to stay with us and held on until as many of us as possible could make it to his side.
We filled the room with his favorite music, cried, and told stories until he knew...
Brandon Douglas Jacobs
Jun 24, 2025
Brandon Douglas Jacobs, 50, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 26, 1975, in Provo, UT, to Douglas Earl Jacobs and Linda Louise Walker Jacobs.
Brandon was the only son of Doug and Linda and a beloved brother to five sisters. He grew up in a home centered...
Doris Barbara Halverson Kissel
Jun 24, 2025
Doris Barbara Halverson Kissel, 88, of Mapleton, passed away on June 24th, 2025, surrounded by family. Barbara was born on January 2nd, 1937, to Doris and Merrill Halverson, in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was the very first baby born that year in Wyoming, and she was very proud of that.
Barbara was a beloved daughter, sister, cousin, friend, Mom, and Grandma....
Marie Fisk
Jun 23, 2025
Mildred Marie Fisk, our beautiful and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025 at her home in Springville following a valiant battle with cancer.
Marie was born April 3, 1940 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was the youngest of the three daughters of Charles Glenn and Mildred Florence Bridges. She enjoyed sharing many stories of...
Robert Tempest Seal
Jun 22, 2025
Robert T. Seal, age 70, of Mapleton, Utah, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. He was born on October 24, 1954, in Provo, Utah, to Glenn and Zelma (Teddy) Seal. He was sealed to Cindy Gehring on June 5, 1975, in the Provo LDS Temple.
Robert grew up working on his family’s orchard in the summers and lived in different...
Farrell Grant Hutchings
Jun 20, 2025
Farrell Grant Hutchings, born on June 22, 1942, in Springville, Utah, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, just shy of his 83rd birthday, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather who touched the lives of many with his warmth and kindness.
Farrell dedicated 40 years of his professional life to Geneva Steel,...
Lucy Gonzalez
Jun 15, 2025
Luz “Lucy” Idalia Gonzalez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, in Springville, Utah. She was 91 years old. Born on June 28, 1933, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, Lucy was the youngest of five and the first daughter of Jose Gonzalez and Vicenta Luna. She lived with her family in Bayamon until her father...
Sally Rue Hopkinson
Jun 14, 2025
Sally Rue Clarke Hopkinson
Sally passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was one month shy of turning 90 years old.
Sally was born on July 17, 1935, in Stillwater, Minnesota to Lewis Norton and Helen Mildred Clarke. She had one brother, Lewis Clarke. She married young and from her first marriage she had 8...
Sheila Averett Pickering
Jun 13, 2025
Sheila Pickering, our beautiful mother and grandma, left this life peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the age of 87, surrounded by her family. She was born January 25, 1938 in Springville, Utah to Reed and Gladys Averett. She had a wonderful childhood growing up with her three sisters, Karma, Carolyn and Peggy whom she loved dearly.
While working at...
Douglas Laurence Wheeler
Jun 12, 2025
Douglas Laurence Wheeler, A Life Full of Laughter and Love
Douglas Laurence Wheeler, 74, of Springville, Utah, embarked on his final journey on June 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a deep connection to his community. Born in Provo, Utah, on March 13, 1951, to Samuel and Ethel Wheeler, Doug was a man who truly enjoyed the...
