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Boyd Lamar Ellis

Boyd Lamar Ellis

Jan 16, 2026

Boyd Lamar Ellis

He was born November 5, 1931, to George Willard Ellis and Emily Purser Ellis in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, at his home in Brigham City, Utah at the age of 94.

Boyd was very proud to have served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. While being stationed in Germany...

Patricia Lois Bailey Werling

Patricia Lois Bailey Werling

Jan 15, 2026

In Loving Memory of Patricia Lois Bailey Werling

Born: November 2, 1932 – Returned to God: January 15, 2026

With the same grace, elegance, humor and unshakable faith that defined her 93 remarkable years, Patricia Lois Bailey Werling peacefully entered eternal life on the 15th January, 2026, surrounded by the love and adoration of her family — and buoyed by the same...

Dora Jean Cross Hobbs

Dora Jean Cross Hobbs

Jan 14, 2026

Dora Jean Cross Hobbs passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on January 14, 2026. Her life was one of faith, service, laughter, love, and devotion, and her passing reflects the love that surrounded her. Dora Jean was born on November 17, 1948, in Alameda, California, the second daughter of Wilbert Asa Cross and Joyce Edith Henley Cross. In...

Robert Nielsen Hurst

Robert Nielsen Hurst

Jan 3, 2026

Robert “Bob” Hurst

“Together Again”

Our father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Robert Nielsen Hurst, 87, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his son's home in Centerville Utah. 

Bob was born on May 27, 1938 in Logan, Utah, a son of Oliver Marion and Nellie Nielsen Hurst. He graduated from Logan High School in 1956. Following graduation, he enlisted...

Karma Jean Huff

Karma Jean Huff

Jan 1, 2026

Brigham City-Karma Jean Francis Huff, 93, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Karma was born on July 6, 1932, in Lake Shore, Utah, the daughter of Wendell James Francis and Velma Bellows. From the moment she came into the world, she carried a special light--an effortless way of making everyone around her...

Alice Nebeker Larsen

Alice Nebeker Larsen

Dec 30, 2025

Alice Nebeker Larsen, a much loved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend returned to her heavenly home on December 30, 2025. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family. 

Alice was born on September 7, 1947 in Brigham City Utah, a daughter of Byron Perry and Helen Smith Nebeker. She had a happy childhood growing up in Willard and...

Ann Johnson

Ann Johnson

Dec 24, 2025

E. Ann Johnson

April 25, 1936 ~ Dec. 24, 2025

Edith Ann Christofferson Johnson passed away of natural causes at the age of 89 in Ogden, Utah.

Her birth occurred on the 25th of April 1936 in Taylor, Idaho (near Idaho Falls) in the home of her grandparents, Edith and Frank Arave. Before she was born, her parents Leo and Ora Arave Christofferson...

Dawn Marie Wetzel Scothern

Dawn Marie Wetzel Scothern

Dec 14, 2025

Dawn Marie Wetzel Scothern, 61, passed away unexpectedly at the Ogden Regional Medical Center on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

She was born on May 2, 1964 in Ogden, Utah, a daughter of Bernell Edwin and Ramona Jean Permann Wetzel. 

Dawn graduated from Box Elder High School in 1982.

She married Dave Scothern on July 16, 1982 in Ogden, Utah.

Dawn worked at the Boys...

Antonio Gonzalez Jr

Antonio Gonzalez Jr

Dec 12, 2025

Antonio Gonzalez Jr. was born in San Antonio, Val Verde County, Texas on August 11, 1934. Antonio passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at his home in Brigham City, Utah.

His mother was Maria Herrera and his father was Antonio Gonzalez Sr.. He was 1 of 7 children, two sisters and four brothers.

When Antonio was 16, he worked delivering milk...

Fredrick Alan Curtis

Fredrick Alan Curtis

Dec 10, 2025

Fredrick Alan Curtis, known affectionately as Fred, was born on June 19, 1938, in San Francisco, California. He passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, in Ogden, Utah, at the George E Wahlen Veterans Home, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and many cherished memories.

He honorably served in the US Air Force, a commitment that reflected his strong sense...

Timothy Edward Howard

Timothy Edward Howard

Dec 10, 2025

Timothy Edward Howard, 57 of Brigham City, Utah passed away on December 10, 2025 in Bountiful, Utah surrounded by his loving family.

Tim, the only son, was born to Dorothy Ellen Blower and Billie Dean Howard in August 10, 1968 In Terre Haute, Indiana as his father was attending college there. His family then moved back to Brigham City, Utah at...

James "Jimmy" Arthur Wells

James "Jimmy" Arthur Wells

Dec 6, 2025

James (“Jimmy”) Arthur Wells passed away on December 6, 2025, at the age of 77. He passed away peacefully at his home.

Born on December 29, 1947, to Art and Irene Wells, Jimmy was raised on the family farm gaining a strong sense of responsibility and discipline. His early life shaped his practical nature and steady work ethic, qualities that remained...

Barbara Ann Schmidt

Barbara Ann Schmidt

Dec 6, 2025

Barbara Ann Schmidt, 90, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, with her daughter at

her bedside. She was born on February 22, 1935, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Genevieve and

Lawrence Ryther. The youngest of two daughters, Barbara moved with her family to Boise,

Idaho, when she was just four years old.

Barbara met the love of her life, Richard James (“Dick”)...

Maxcine Effie Dumling

Maxcine Effie Dumling

Dec 4, 2025

Maxcine Effie Dumling, a beloved ceramics teacher and cherished member of the Brigham City community, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on February 12, 1943, in Brigham City, she dedicated her life to nurturing creativity and fostering connections through her passion for ceramics.

Maxcine’s warm spirit and gentle nature shone brightly in her classroom,...

Julie Dietz

Julie Dietz

Dec 3, 2025

Julie Dietz passed away, Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was 57. Julie was born August 3, 1968 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to James M. and Mary B. Dietz. Julie grew up and remained in Brigham City, Utah until her passing. Julie never spoke a word. She was diagnosed with autism before autism was a word people recognized. She needed constant...

Emma Pacheco Velasquez

Emma Pacheco Velasquez

Nov 26, 2025



Emma was born on February 3, 1939 in Acuna Mexico to Frank Chapman Gonzales and Elena Pacheco Gonzales. There were eight children, three daughters, Maria, Juana and Emma. She being the youngest daughter. Five sons: Carl, Joe, Frank (twin to Emma), Jim and Ramon. Ramon died as an infant.

They moved to Del Rio Texas when Emma was a month old...

Karen Mae Phillips

Karen Mae Phillips

Nov 25, 2025

Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend: Karen Mae Phillips, 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 in Farr West, Utah.

She was born on May 16, 1945 in Hammond, Indiana. A daughter of Ralph Charles and Mary Krupiak RIchardson.

Karen graduated from High School and immediately signed with the US Navy and served there for many years....

Shirley Irene Reichard

Shirley Irene Reichard

Nov 24, 2025

Shirley Irene (Schneider) Reichard, 91, peacefully passed away in Brigham City, Utah on November 24, 2025 with her husband of 49 years, Floyd Reichard, by her side.

She was the fourth of six children born to Arie and Wilma Schneider in 1934 in Yakima, Washington state.

In 1950, Shirley moved to Bremerton, Washington where she was a loving mother to her 4...

Vicki Herd Winn

Vicki Herd Winn

Nov 18, 2025

Vicki (Mom) was born September 14, 1942, in Ogden, Utah to Homer Cy Herd and Dorothy Hunsaker Herd. She was the first of six children. From a young age she grew into the loving, steady presence her family came to depend on.

The family moved to Preston, ID when she was two. She attended school in this area and she graduated...

Steven Allen Braegger

Steven Allen Braegger

Nov 8, 2025

Steven Allen Braegger, 79, our devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on the evening of Saturday, November 8, 2025, reuniting in spirit with his beloved wife, Carol, who had slipped away earlier that same morning.

Born October 3, 1947, in Logan, Utah, to Raymond H. and Lenore Kaplan Braegger, Steve grew up in the Cache Valley...

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