OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Midway and Heber, UT
John "Clark" Muhlestein
Jun 7, 2022
John Clark Muhlestein passed away June 7, 2022, at his home in Heber City. Clark was born March 5, 1937, in Provo to George & Ella Muhlestein. He married Robyn McKnight on November 18, 2000. Clark loved shooting trap, boating, hunting, fishing and having coffee with Chippy. After his children Clark would say his biggest accomplishment was Heber Lumber. Clark...
Carol Ritchie Coleman
Jun 6, 2022
Our dear mother, grandma, sister and friend, Carol Ritchie Coleman, passed away somewhat unexpectedly and quickly, Monday, June 6th 2022, in Heber City. Carol was born, April 22, 1938, in Heber to Verdell and Elva Horner Ritchie. She was raised in Charleston and attended schools in Wasatch County. While attending Utah State University, she met Gary Coleman, who actually grew...
Allan Stephen Kinsey
May 31, 2022
Allan Stephen (Zeb) Kinsey, 82, passed away May 31, 2022 in Midway, Utah at home. He was a sweet baby boy, born August 23, 1939 to Stephen John and Olive Brown Kinsey in the Heber Hospital. He grew up in Midway, Utah, with his older sisters, Donna and Karma, and younger brother, Jim, next door to his Grandma Maggie Kinsey,...
Nelson Arthur Carter
May 26, 2022
Nelson Arthur Carter, 76, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at his home in Heber City, Utah. He was born on January, 19, 1946, in Ely, Nevada, to Arthur Nelson Carter and Dale Johanna Carter. He grew up in Lund, Nevada, where his family were ranchers and also served the community by running the post office, general store, and phone...
Leslie Higgs Hylton
May 25, 2022
Leslie Higgs Hylton was born in Heber City, Utah to Alma Brown Higgs and Lois Sharon Cummings Higgs on October 21st, 1960. Leslie grew up in Heber and loved the valley and the small-town community. She would often tell us of how much fun she had growing up in 1960's Heber Valley. She met Ron Hylton in 1977 and they...
Marva Watson
May 25, 2022
Marva Young Watson passed away on May 25, 2022, peacefully in her home in Heber City, Utah, at the age of 89. She was born on May 17, 1933, to Dulce Emily Adelaide Rose and Wilson LeRoy Young. She met the love of her life, Nyle Thomas Watson, in high school and married him on September 2, 1952. They went...
Don G. Kendall
May 22, 2022
Don passed away at home on May 22, 2022, encircled by his loving family. He was born in Daniels, Utah, on August 29, 1933, to George and Sarah Kendall. He married Phyllis Jeffs on September 23, 1953. They had a great ride along with their five children spending time together camping, hunting, fishing and snowmobiling across the West. Don was...
David Mcguire
May 16, 2022
David McGuire, 68, passed away peacefully in his home on May 16, 2022 of natural causes. David graduated from Wasatch High School, and lived his life in Heber, Utah. He was a quiet person who liked his privacy. He was generous to a fault and would be the first in line to provide whatever help he could to friends and...
Wayne Allen Dalton
May 14, 2022
Wayne Allen Dalton, age 66, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Heber City, Utah. Wayne was born on January 8, 1956 in Moab, Utah to Marlin C. (Blackie) Dalton and Della Hambleton Dalton. He was best known for teasing all his nieces and nephews (and any children) and his love for dogs. Wayne is survived by his brother...
Joseph Page Nichols
May 12, 2022
Our fearless “rock”, Joseph Page Nichols passed away peacefully at home, from cancer on May 12, 2022. Joe was born on June 4, 1933, in Salt Lake City to Joseph Irving and Pearl Page Nichols. Known as “J” to his family, he was the oldest of five boys. He spent his childhood exploring the hills of Millcreek Canyon, and playing...
Glenn Leverle (Verle) Connary
May 7, 2022
Glenn LeVerle (Verle) Connary passed away May 7, 2022,peacefully in the beautiful log home he built. He suffered from congestive heart failure. He was born on January 19, 1940, to Mary Reid and Glenn LeVerle Connary Sr. Verle was an EMT for Salt Lake City Fire Department for 30years. He enjoyed the comradery of his fellow fighters. They were always...
Peggy Lucile Farrer
May 6, 2022
Mom left her family on Friday, May 6, 2022, to join those of her family who are waiting for her to reunite again. She was born May 18, 1942, to Thomas Edward Wade and Erma Atkinson. She married Vance Leroy Farrer on September 13, 1958, and on May 18, 1978, were sealed in the Provo Temple. Family was the most...
Karen Luke Emerson
May 5, 2022
On May 5, 2022, our sweet wife, mother, and grandma, Karen Luke Emerson, made her way back to her heaven home. She fought a long valiant fight with aphasia. Though her body and mind were frail and tired, her spirit was full. Karen was born on December 17, 1952 in Heber City, Utah to Burnell Luke and Nola Smith Luke....
Merilyn Duke Mcguire
May 3, 2022
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Merilyn Duke McGuire, passed away peacefully in Heber City, Utah, on May 3, 2022 at the age of 93. Merilyn was born January 31, 1929 in Heber City, Utah, to Lyman Duke and Jennie Olivene Brown and was the seventh of eight children. She graduated from Wasatch High School in 1947 and attended BYU....
Lewis Wayne Chappell
Apr 28, 2022
Lewis Wayne Chappell suffered a heart attack and passed from this life to a better one on April 28, 2022, in Heber City, UT. He was 77 years old. Lew was born in Salt Lake City on January 16, 1945, to Leah (White) and Charles Wayne Chappell. He grew up in the Sugarhouse area where he enjoyed spending time playing...
Joan Wright
Apr 28, 2022
Joan Marie Boogaard Wright, 89, died peacefully Thursday, April 28, 2022. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4th at Probst Family Funeral Home, 79 E. Main St., Midway. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m on Thursday, May 5th, at the Larkin Sunset Gardens 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, Utah. Joan was born...
Benjamin Turner
Apr 28, 2022
Benjamin Turner passed away peacefully on April 28, 2022 in St. George, Utah at the age of 100. He was born May 30, 1921 in Heber City, Utah. He was one of five children born to Anna M. Willmore and John M. Turner. He attended Wasatch High School in Heber City. He was a member of The Church of Jesus...
Faye Poulsen Watts
Apr 27, 2022
Faye Poulsen Watts was born April 2, 1936, in Liberty, Idaho. She died of natural causes on April 27th, 2022, in Heber City, Utah. Faye was raised on a rural farm in Liberty, Idaho near Bear Lake, immediately succeeding the years of the Great Depression. The farm had no running water or electricity. She was the last of 10 children...
Gary Michael Staff
Apr 27, 2022
Gary Michael Staff of Oakley UT passed away on April 27, 2022 at Intermountain Park City Hospital due to complications with pneumonia and congestive heart failure. Gary was an active member of his community, the LDS church, a Vietnam Army veteran, and an incredibly loving uncle. Gary is survived by his niece Megan, nephew Ryan, sister-in-law Paulette, and his cousin...
Raymond Louis Mayo
Apr 26, 2022
Raymond Louis Mayo was born on September 6, 1932, in Longview, Texas to Harry Mayo and Lena Alvina Heene. He passed away on April 26, 2022, in Provo, Utah surrounded by his family who sang him into the next life with the songs of Zion that he loved. He was 89 years and 7 months old. He is survived by...

