All Obituaries

Our beautiful son, brother, cousin, grandson, nephew, and friend, Zachary Thomas Rose, returned to his loving Heavenly Parents on March 22, 2024, at his home in Phoenix, Arizona.  Born to Stephen and Alisha Rose in Salt Lake City, Utah, on June 29, 1997, Zach had a magical childhood surrounded by grandparents, great-grandparents, uncles, aunts, and neighbors who cherished and showered him with love and attention. From his earliest days, Zach was known for his artistic talents, which he...

Marla Helene Dobson passed away at the age of 77 on March 19, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona due to complications from a pulmonary embolism. She was born on October 10, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Queens, NY and Westbury, Long Island. After graduating from Westbury High School, she attended Cortland State University of New York for two years. Marla got a job working in customs and import duties, beginning a 50 year career as a licensed customs import broker. She was known for her...

Rahul Jayaraj, a responsible and adoring young man with an infectious smile, a loving soul, and a great sense of humor, passed away tragically on March 8th, 2024. Rahul was a hardworking young man, a loving son, and a cherished brother. He was blessed with a wide circle of friends who admired his energy, positivity, and his daredevil nature. His name meant capable and he was capable and disciplined enough to do anything he wanted.  He had so much life in front of him and we were robbed...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terry Jordan (TJ) Speth, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. TJ was born on April 5, 1991, and tragically left us on February 23, 2024. TJ was born in Mesa Arizona and grew up playing sports and video games. He enjoyed baseball, soccer and basketball but fell in love with tennis. TJ was on the Highland High tennis team all four years he attended Highland and graduated in 2009. Whether it was fixing a broken appliance or helping...

Brenda Kay Triplett Battles was born prematurely on 11 October 1942 in Widen, WV only 10 months after her sister Carol Triplett Ramsey. Her parents were Ernie Bidden Triplett and Opal Lovelia Fitzwater Triplett. She excelled in Clay County schools where she took the most challenging courses, graduating from Clay County High School in 1960. She participated in 4-H where she earned her Charting, Sewing, and State Leadership Pins and became a West Virginia 4-H All-Star. She attended Alderson...

Marilyn passed away peacefully in her bed next to the love of her life. Her unexpected ascension to heaven was swift to be joined by her parents and her Savior. Marilyn Smithson Larson was born on the 23rd of November, 1941 to Tom and Marie Smithson in Holbrook, Arizona. She was raised in Holbrook an had many happy memories of her litle town on Route 66 and her older sister Kathryn. She graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in...

Brandon Cade Lythgoe passed away peacefully in his sleep due to natural causes in the early morning of Saturday, January 20, 2024. Brandon was born on April 29, 2001 to Janet and Derek Lythgoe in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was the youngest of five and was Janet and Derek’s miracle baby. Janet had felt strongly that she was meant to have a fifth child and, after years of trying, received the most remarkable gift: Brandon was born on her birthday. He was always loved and adored by all four...

Kim Whatcott March 30, 1952 - January 10, 2024 Kim Whatcott, son of Garth and Doris Whatcott, was a brother, a devoted husband, loving father, and dedicated member of the community. He passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024 surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Kim was born in Plainview, Nebraska on March 30, 1952 and enjoyed his childhood years in Douglas and Mesa, Arizona. Kim was an avid reader, dreamer and had a passion for music, art and life....

Dale Brent Bascom, beloved father, grandfather and husband passed away peacefully on the morning of January 8th, 2024. Dale was born in Roosevelt, Utah on January 13th,1949 to Elvin Ira and Venice Manwaring Bascom, the 4th of 5 children. He enjoyed his childhood and adolescent years in Roosevelt, playing sports with his brothers and friends. He graduated from Union HIgh School in Roosevelt where he lettered in four sports (basketball, football, baseball and track), participated in the drama...

Ronald Legler passed away peacefully with his wife and four kids by his side December 16, 2023 after a short battle with colon cancer at the age of 77. Ron was born to Pete and Margaret Legler October 27, 1946, in Volga, South Dakota. He spent his first four years of childhood in South Dakota and then the family moved to Wichita, Kansas. He went through elementary in Wichita where he was not a fan of the city. He would spend his summers in South Dakota with his grandparents. Ron helped them...