All Obituaries 

Gradon Duane Knotts 1964 ~ 2026 Gradon Duane Knotts, age 61, passed away on July 1, 2026 in Provo, UT. He was born July 25, 1964 in Berkeley, CA, and adopted the next day by Hugh Duane and Dee Anna Knotts. Most people didn’t realize he was adopted; he was the epitome of what it meant to be a Knotts. He was the eldest of their five children. He was a funny guy who was passionate about his family, friends, places and sports. For many, sports seasons won’t be the same without ...

Kent William Huff 1941 ~ 2026 Kent William Huff, our beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, left this world in June 2026.    Friday, July 10, 2026 Viewing: 10:00am - 12:00pm Northridge Stake Center Chapel 1674 North 200 West Orem, Utah 84057 Interment: 1:00pm  Spanish Fork Cemetery   Saturday, July 18, 2026 Open house: 10:00 - 11:30am Memorial service: 11:30am  Northridge Stake Center Chapel 1674 North 200 West Orem, Utah 84057 Video ...

Veloy Walker Smith 1944 ~ 2026 Veloy Walker Smith passed away peacefully in her home on June 26th surrounded by family. Veloy left behind a legacy of unconditional love, creativity, faith and hard work. Born in Pleasant Grove, she was the baby of the family to one brother and two sisters. Her brother decided he would keep her even though she was a girl because she was“choote in the face.” She grew to be a very happy child with lots of friends and was always on the go. Her mama ...

Elaine Joan Pappas Bohne 1933 ~ 2026 Elaine Pappas Bohne, 92, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, and quiet kindness that touched all who knew her. Born in San Francisco and raised in Manteca, Elaine graduated as valedictorian of Manteca High School. She continued her education at Modesto Junior College and San Jose State, earning a degree in Physical Education and Dance. She later earned two master’s degrees from Brigham Young University, graduating ...

Gail Godfrey Averett 1952-2026 Gail Averett, 73, of Alpine, Utah returned to her heavenly home Wednesday, June 10th, 2026. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with dementia. Gail was a light in this world and will be deeply missed. Gail was born in Billings, Montana on September 22, 1952 to Dudley Keate Godfrey and Virginia Harbert Godfrey. Gail was the third of four children. She grew up alongside Mitch (Bonnie) Godfrey, and Michael ...

Cynthia Hurst Hutchinson 1959 ~ 2026 Cynthia (Cindy) Hurst Hutchinson passed away in her home, surrounded by family and supported by friends, on June 10th, 2026. She was born on May 6th, 1959, in Heyburn, Idaho, to Irene and Harold Hurst, as the fourth child and only daughter. She spent her entire childhood in the house her parents built. Her brothers, Dean, Tim, and Rick, adored her. They teased her relentlessly, as proper brothers do, but taught her to play baseball, shoot hoops, and to ...

Joy Ann Eggett Alldredge August 22, 1950 – June 7, 2026 Joy Ann Eggett Alldredge, a vibrant, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at the age of 75, with her beloved husband faithfully by her side. Born on August 22, 1950, Joy lived a life that perfectly matched her name. In 1971, she married her sweetheart, Douglas Alldredge. Their marriage was later solemnized for time and all eternity in the Provo LDS Temple, beginning a ...

Heading Out on the Eternal Trail: Kelly Max Brown July 28, 1962 – June 4, 2026 On June 4, 2026, the mountains of Utah lost one of their truest sons. Kelly Max Brown, a genuine cowboy at heart, tipped his hat to this world and rode out on his final trail. He drew his last breath just the way a good man should—surrounded by the warmth and love of his devoted family. A Life Well-Lived in the High Country Born on July 28, 1962, to Max Donald Brown and Kathleen Beck Brown, Kelly ...

John Charles Burton 1949 ~ 2026 John Charles Burton passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at the age of 76, surrounded by those he loved. Born on June 14, 1949, in Provo, Utah, to Alma Pexton Burton and Clea Rich Morgan, John grew up with a deep appreciation for education, faith, and service. He carried those values throughout his life and passed them on to his family and community. He married Gwendolyn Lenise Banry on January 14, 1976, in the Salt Lake Temple. Together, they built a ...

DEE MERLIN STEVENS 11/3/1950 - 5/22/2026 "The pain of grief is just as much part of life as the joy of love: it is perhaps the price we pay for love, the cost of commitment." - Colin Murray Parkes The entirety of mortal life was never meant to be adequately contained in words, but in death, words are all we have left.  Dee Merlin Stevens entered this world on November 3rd, 1950, into the arms of a wonderful mother. He was born with a different name, one which changed ...