Marilyn loved music. Everyone came to Seth for help and he could always fix anything. Kessie (James) Jimenez of Cedar City, UT. He leaves behind 5 grandchildren: Alexis Faith McBride, Madalynn Ava Marie Byrns, Navaeh Williams, Caidence June Beaumont, and Lincoln Jaxx Beaumont. She married Raymond E. Bennett on June 11, 1970, in the Manti Temple. His beautiful spirit went from one loving fathers arms into anothers. He was Elder's Quorum President in two different locations and was a counselor in the High Priest Group leadership. He leaves the love of his life Anne Marie and son Patrick of whom he was so proud. And he loved them, protected them to the best of his ability and he raised them as his own. His will be missed by his family and all who knew him. Randy Scott Whitney, age 65, passed away at his home on October 22, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Darlene, of Cedar City, UT and their three children: James (Michelle) Bean of La Mirada, CA. A viewing was held at the same location at 1:00pm just prior to services. The house was clean, according to the caseworkers notes, with a kitchen stocked with food and the childrens rooms free of hazards in other words, no visible signs of neglect. While in St. George she made great friends in her retirement community. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Joan was raised in Seattle, Washington, the only child of John Edwin Knudson and Vivian (Lunde) Knudson. Vernon Singleton, 86, passed away on October 26, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Charise; Jaymi Carver (Josh) and 6 grandchildren5 from his daughter. He worked there for Farnsworths until the business changed hands, then he continued there while it was Griffiths Chevrolet. Final arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022, at11:00 am in the Parowan 3rd Ward LDS Chapel, 90 South Main Street, Parowan, UT. He attended grade school in Beryl, went to school in Enterprise for a few years and graduated from Cedar High School. He loved being outdoors. His father Gene (Sharon) Williams of El Centro, CA. He attended Read More, David Robert Jackson unexpectedly passed away in his sleep on February 25, 2023, at the age of 50. Final arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on November 29, 2022, in his home in Cedar City, Utah. Interment followed i, Online condolences may be sent and a livestream of the memorial service may be viewed on Annettes obituary page at, Bradley Scott Stephens passed away on October 25, 2022, in St. George, Utah. Please come celebrate his amazing life if you ever crossed paths with him. Anyone who came by the house could get warm by the fire she kept burning and converse about family and her unwavering testimony of the Savior. Seth will also be fondly remembered by a large extended family of cousins, relatives, and friends. On Dec. 30, Michael Haight searched on Google: Can you hear a gunshot in a house? and Can neighbors hear gunshots? Five days later, the entire family was found dead. A viewing will be held Monday August 8, 2022, at the West Jordan Park Stake Center, 7411 S 4800 West, West Jordan, Utah from 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. followed by the Funeral Service at noon. He loved to work with the youth of the church. From this, his family grew with 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. A viewing was held on Saturday December 3, 2022, at Heartlight Affordable Funeral Home at 2002 N. Main Street, Cedar City, from 11:30am to 12:30pm followed by a graveside service at 1:00 pm at the Cedar City Cemetery. Joan developed her career in banking and supply chain management. He retold endless stories of his adventures working and living in southeastern Colorado with his family, especially with his best friend and elder brother, George Bud Blackwell. From 1985 to 2018, Peter created, owned and operated Helios Studio, a commercial photography and design studio in Columbia, MO. After graduation he promptly enlisted in the National Guard, and traveled to Fort Ord in California in February of 1969 for basic training along with others from the 222nd Field Artillery, or Triple Deuce as it is known. She was married to the love of her life, Paul F. Butcher, on September 10, 1938, until he passed on April 14, 1997. Mary Jane Mitchell was no exception. Bud being Bud he could not just relax so he started another business by purchasing a backhoe and dump truck fulfilling his childhood dream to play in the dirt. A true champion, he fought his way out of the NICU to come home perfectly healthy with his loving parents after only 2 1/2 weeks. In his teen years, Pete lived with his dad and stepmother in Columbia, MO. Those included fishing, collecting silver, researching the existence of aliens, and discussing the conspiracies surrounding them. Then, in early January 2021, the division fielded another report of Michael behaving erratically while driving the family on a highway. Ultimately, he returned to his home state in Utah for his retirement years where he cared for his elderly mother Elane Decena until she passed in 2016. He served in two bishoprics and on stake high councils for 10 years. He loved hunting, fishing, and looking for arrowheads. Kay loved going camping, fishing, and hunting near the cabin in our wonderful mountains nearby. She was born on the opening morning of the deer hunt, October 20, 1932, in Paragonah, Utah, to Joe and Hilma Robinson Lamoreaux. The Iron County School District says the children went to four of their schools, ranging in grades from preschool to high school. She taught 2nd grade for the Granite School District in Salt Lake City for several years. Her sons, Tom of Spanish Fork, Utah; Wayne of Farmington, New Mexico; Gene of Provo, Utah; Michael of Cedar City; Jonathan of Cedar City, Utah; and Jeremy of St. George, Utah. California. He attended and graduated with a law degree from the University of Michigan. Through the love, knowledge and care of her doctors and nurses at the Cedar City Cancer Center, and with her own grit and determination, she had a really hard, but really incredible 4-year fight. Bob played football and basketball at Milford High School and was awarded All-State honors. Drop-ins would get a glass and a plate of whatever was available. It consisted of a wooden fort, Tarzan rope swings that hung from a massive maple tree, a mulberry tree that provided a view of the world, and walnut tree whose fruit doubled as grenades. Private family services will be held at a later date. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Funeral Services were held on Friday December 16, 2022, at the Parowan 4th Ward at 11 am (90 South Main Street). Michael loved to compete whenever the opportunity presented itself. Leahs greatest hobby was loving people. Regardless of whether or not a divorce petition has been filed, the caseworker will assess the situation and determine how to safely and appropriately interview a person. and on Saturday prior to the service, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the church. She loved singing hymns and participated in several ward choirs. He graduated from Cedar High and was married shorty after to Lynda Mitchell. Our family loves and appreciates each and every one of you. He was a basketball stand-out, achieving All-State American his sophomore year, and All-State as a senior. She graduated from Othello High School in Washington in 1959 and left that fall to attend beauty school in Provo, Utah. Later he worked for UDOT as a surveyor and drafter. His delightful sense of humor and loving heart helped him win friends easily. In the summer he worked doing jeep tours and guiding Jet Boats down the Green River. She greatly enjoyed a good board or card game, and her family and friends will testify that she was a fierce competitor at such. He purchased a wild-rice processing plant when he lived in Minnesota and sold wild-rice to upscale restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Shirley was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. They resided in Cedar City and had three children, Stacy (Rick) Coley, Stephanie Bryant and Rusty (Krystal) Bryant. Fifth District Court records in Cedar City show Tausha Haight filed for divorce on Dec. 21, 2022. Duane was unable to graduate from high school due to obligations on the family farm. Marguerite is survived by her daughter Gwen (Keith) Knight of West Jordan Utah and their children and spouses and 32 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild to be born in a few months. Pauline Michels Reid, 90, passed away on 1/20/2023 after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. Leslie was born April 20, 1948 in Tulsa, OK to Ben F. and Kathleen F. (Christian) West. Glennis was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He grew fast. He then served an honorable full-time mission in Las Vegas, NV. He attended kindergarten at Fifth Street Grammar School in Las Vegas, grades 1-8 at Sunrise Acres School, finishing the eighth grade at Twin Lakes Elementary. He was born 12/05/45 in Newark, NJ to Lawrence Mahr and Mary Kowalevich. Lylis Jensen Blair, age 81 of Kanarraville, Utah died Wednesday, October 12, , 2022, at Valley View Medical Center in Cedar City, Utah after a short illness. Together they have raised their growing family which now includes 10 grandchildren. He has served as a High Councilman in the Parowan Stake, he served as a councilman in the Bishopric, and served as the Bishop to the Parowan 2nd Ward. Joan and Ed enjoyed a lifetime of travel adventures, almost always archery related, including the 1972 Olympics in Munich, Germany; Pan-American games in South America; tournaments in Costa Rica, Japan, Norway, and many other places, including Miami, Ohio, for many US National tournaments. After graduation she boarded a bus to Salt Lake City where she attended nursing school at the University of Utah. He was 83 years old. Vernon and Idalee were blessed with five children: Sherrie, Julianne, Laurie, Douglas, and Connie. She learned to make earrings which she enjoyed wearing and giving away. Connie married Ellis Orien Mosdell and together they raised a family of five children: Tauna (Brent) Johnson, Charles Mosdell, Greg (Myra) Mosdell, Sheryl (Belinda) Mosdell and Lauri (Dan) Evans. The caseworker was there to discuss a concerning incident that happened a few days earlier involving 42-year-old Michael Haight and his 7-year-old son, Ammon. He passed away on January Read More, Glenn R Beard, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend peacefully passed away January 20, 2023, in Beaver, Utah surrounded by his family Read More, John Arron Barton was born on Jan 19, 1982 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is survived by his daughter Patricia and son-in-law Devin Fulton. He married Keena Dexter on November 26, 2004, and they were sealed on April 30, 2011, in the Logan, Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved the temple and the people she was able to serve over the years. The Mortensens raised their eight children in Thousand Oaks. He was recruited by LDS Family Services to administer the Indian Student Placement Program in Southern Utah until the program ended. Coach Osborn brought with him David Berry, Byron Rasmussen and Jess on football scholarship. Arnold was born and raised a Catholic but was introduced to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by a fellow shooting instructor. We know he is having a joyful reunion with all his family and friends who have passed before and that he will continue to teach us from the other side of the veil. She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 grandchildren, Jaxson, Jade and Lexi Laws. He is survived by his 2 brothers Bob (Lisa) Lathim and Rod (Rita) Lathim, four children: Winna Lathim Hesser, Dr. Kristen (C. Ray) Gregory, David Ballard, and Alyssa Lathim. He spent his younger years roaming the hills west of town, gathering rocks and hunting rabbits and lizards. Online condolences can be sent at www.sumortuary.com. She loved her dogs, Chinese food, watching WWE and AEW wrestling, flowers, coloring, and Dr. Pepper. Viewings were held on Friday, September 23 (6:00 8:00 P.M.) and Saturday, September 24 (9:30 10:30 A.M.) at the chapel at 256 S. 900 W. in Cedar City. He was born June 8, 1944 Read More, CHRIS LEE "GRIZZ" KESLER Chris Lee Kesler passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from complications related to surgery. All Rights Reserved, Two weeks before Michael Haight killed his family, DCFS was in his home investigating allegations of threats and abuse, Warrant: Neighbors, not law enforcement, discovered slain Enoch family, A small communitys shock after murder-suicide leaves 8 family members dead, Police report from slain Enoch family details allegations of abuse, controlling behavior, Seven caskets in southern Utah: In our community, we are strong and we are here for each other. After moving to Cedar City and retiring from the Church he took on another job at Sparkles Car Wash, which he truly enjoyed. They were never his stepdaughters. She graduated from Cedar High School in 1986. She was active in athletics and music. During his later years Jerry suffered many trials, and through those trials, he never complained. His family, friends, and community will never be able to replace what theyve lost and are forever changed by his influence. Tom was born on June 1st, 1950, in Cedar City, Utah to Joseph Rue and Emma Anne (Slick) Swindlehurst of Beaver. Siblings: Barbara (Ted) Kelsey, Helen Pace, Katheryn (Brent) Haslem, and Lee (Carole) Pace. Online condolences can be sent to his memorial page at www.affordablefuneralservices.com. A life time member of the BPOE and was on the board of Trustees. She seemed to always touch your soul with her infectious laugh and smile. Terris greatest passion was music; whether it be singing, playing piano and guitar, or listening to classic country, showtunes, and gospel music. While there she met Elvin Edward Murie when he was visiting his sister, Belva Anderson, who was teaching school there. Peter worked for the Bureau of Land Management for 32 years and retired in 1994. Gaytha worked hard renting and cleaning rooms as well as washing sheets and towels daily for the motel. Charles Darwin Hulet, 93, was born October 7, , 1929, in Cedar City, Utah and slipped away quietly in his sleep in the early morning hours of January 14. , Neil Harrison Gardner passed from the world he so enjoyed. 48 years ago, Jimmalie became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mary enjoyed traveling, rockhounding, and researching genealogy. Together they raised five children, Brad, Michael, Marie, Jim, and Richard. Delores was a caregiver for her parents and grandparents, teaching compassion by example. He was accepted to Utah Valley University (UVU) where he was pursuing an Electrical Engineering Degree. She spent most of her time during those years in her craft room making the most beautiful quilts for so many that she loved. It is during times like these that our thoughts are drawn toward a loving and all knowing God who created a beautiful plan of salvation that extends far beyond the mortal loss of those most precious to us. One of the hardest things in his life was staying home and doing nothing. Bill is survived by his wife of 67 years, Judith Ann, daughters Carrie Elizabeth Roda of St. George, Utah and Lyndy Sue (Mr. Edward A. Carreiro) of Whidbey Island, Washington. Aaron enjoyed vacationing with his family and spending time his grandkids, who adored him. Duane loved growing up on the farm. Along with his nieces and nephews Ben, Monica, Dan, Sarah, Rachel, Brian, Dustin, Jake, Molly, BJ, Sami Rose. They were sealed in the St. George Temple on their first anniversary and made their home in Kanarraville, Utah. Returning to Utah after Vernon was honorably discharged from the Navy and settled in Cedar City, Utah. Leah was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Geneva Christiansen, sister Phyllis Rowland, her beloved Father and Mother-in-Law, Bill and Arvilla Adams, and Great Grandson, Easton Jones. After teaching and being a school counselor for two years at Manti High School, Dean again returned to BYU to obtain a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Psychology. The killings came two weeks after Tausha Haight had filed for a divorce. Larry will be deeply missed and loved forever by all that knew him! Our serene setting provides an elegant backdrop for all types of memorial services. Charleston, Nevada for 34 years, during which time John was a member of the Mt. Everyone knew if he was teasing you it meant he liked you. Jeff was especially proud of his 9 grandchildren and loved watching them in their many activities. In later years, Bill and Melanie adopted their granddaughter Alyssa. She is preceded in death by her father Bud Garfield and her grandparents. She started teaching half day 2nd grade. Lylis married the love of her life, Dennis Marion Blair on February 4th, 1977, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He attended a year of college before serving 2 years in the France, Belgium Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dee was preceded in death by his siblings, Marilyn Wilcox Angus and Joel Wilcox, his parents William C. and Sophrona Wilcox and his eternal companion Sharyn Shumway Wilcox. She is survived by her children, Charlene Murie, Patricia Carlson (Rick), Brent Walter Murie (Kim), Dolores Wheeler (Steven) and Kevin Lynn Murie.