OBITUARIES

Logan and Smithfield, UT Obituaries

Local obituaries for families in Logan, Smithfield, Cache County and surrounding areas in UT.

David Lopez Flores

David Lopez Flores

Sep 29, 2026

David Lopez Flores was born on March 5, 1961, in El Salvador. He was the oldest of five children and was raised by his mother, Maria Isabel Flores, and his grandfather. 

At a young age, David left El Salvador while the country was experiencing war. His journey eventually took him to Mexico, where he lived for about a year before making...

Ralph Peterson Burton

Ralph Peterson Burton

Sep 29, 2026

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Ralph Peterson Burton, age 90, of Hyde Park, Utah, passed away peacefully at his home on September 29, 2026, just 4 weeks after the passing of his beloved wife, Beth.

Ralph was born on March 20, 1936, in Afton, Wyoming, to Winfield and Almira Burton. The third of eleven children, he was raised on the family's...

Jimmy Ray Adkins

Jimmy Ray Adkins

Sep 27, 2026

Jimmy Ray Adkins was born the youngest of five to Clyde and Goldie Davenport Adkins in Henderson, Kentucky, on March 18, 1942. The Adkins farm on Airline Road, the Family Farm, was a source of great pride for him. He often told stories of his parents and remained close to his siblings throughout his life.

Jimmy graduated from The University of...

Reid H. Jones

Reid H. Jones

Sep 27, 2026

Reid Hugh Jones, 88, passed away peacefully at home on September 27th, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on September 19th, 1938, at the family home in Wellsville, Utah, Reid was the last child of 7, born to Sterling Morse and Melba Gunnell Jones.

Dad spent his childhood making memories and causing mischief with friends and family in Wellsville and Mt....

Dora Jean Buchanan Hancey

Dora Jean Buchanan Hancey

Sep 15, 2026

Our sweet, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, guardian and friend, Dora Jean Buchanan Hancey, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 in the 94th year of her beautiful life with loved ones at her side.

Dora was born May 21, 1933, in New Albany, Indiana to James William and Sylvia Rosalie Hood Buchanan, the firstborn of three daughters. She attended...

Elaine Mackay Holley

Elaine Mackay Holley

Sep 14, 2026

Elaine Mackay Holley passed quietly to the other side September 14, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1932 and sealed to her parents Annie Horne and Alonzo Mackay who raised her in Granger, Utah. Elaine met her sweetheart, Carl Holley, when he noticed the cute girl in the Sacra Dulce (Sacred Sweet Music Choir) and subsequently went through all...

Beth Hoopes Burton

Beth Hoopes Burton

Sep 2, 2026

Luella Beth Hoopes Burton, age 84, of Hyde Park, Utah, passed away on September 2, 2026, at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her husband, all eight of her children, and many loved ones.

Beth was born on March 13, 1942, in Afton, Wyoming, to Vearl William Hoopes and Dona Lucille Harrison...

Arlene Kupfer

Arlene Kupfer

Aug 17, 2026

Arlene Andersen Kupfer passed away peacefully Monday morning, August 17, 2026 in her home in Trenton, Utah. She was born July 16, 1931 in Bear River City.

We lost our angel mother, our strong and faithful leader, and our hero.

Mom was a force of nature. She grew up in the sugar beet fields alongside her father, her brother - just 16...

Wayne King Stenquist

Wayne King Stenquist

Aug 7, 2026

Wayne King Stenquist, devoted husband, beloved father and grandfather, and trusted friend passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the age of 93. One of his greatest desires in life was to be remembered as a person of impeccable integrity. That desire became a defining characteristic of everything he did. Many evidences of God’s guiding hand were experienced in...

Lewis Ray Blackman

Lewis Ray Blackman

Aug 3, 2026

Ecclesiastes 7:1 –

“A good name is better than good oil, and the day of death is better than the day of birth.”

Lewis Ray Blackman was born on August 13, 1938, and passed away on August 3, 2026, at the age of 87; just shy of being 88.

Like his father and grandfather before him, Lewis was a matter-of-fact, down-to-earth, & hardworking...

Val Smith Goodfellow

Val Smith Goodfellow

Jul 30, 2026

Val Goodfellow, a beloved father, husband, colleague, and friend passed away on July 30th at the age of 68 in Logan, Utah. 

Val was born in Bountiful, Utah in 1958 to Don and Joyce Goodfellow and attended Bountiful High School. Val lived all across the country throughout his life, before spending almost 25 years in Encinitas, California. Val returned to Utah...

Tyson James Alvares

Tyson James Alvares

Jul 26, 2026

With broken hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved "Pancake" Tyson James Alvares, passed away on July 25, 2026, in Wyoming, at the age of 38.

Tyson was born on November 10, 1987, in Logan, Utah, to his loving mother, Nancy Hernandez. Cache Valley was the place he called home, where he was raised, attended Cache High School, and...

Deanna Frank

Deanna Frank

Jul 13, 2026

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Deanna Clayton Firth Frank peacefully passed away on July 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Throughout her life, Deanna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness, faith, and Christlike love touched all who knew her. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, supporting them in...

Ila Erickson

Ila Erickson

Jul 8, 2026

With comfort and peace in our hearts, we announce the passing of our dear mother, Ila Erickson on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Ila was born on June 5, 1936 to Lowell Samuel and Elfonda Hymas Crossley in Smoot, Wyoming. She often spoke fondly of those early childhood days when life didn’t come so easily as did beautiful memories. This is where...

Tevita Ha'unga Fonua

Tevita Ha'unga Fonua

Jun 29, 2026

"When Heavenly Father gave me Tevita Fonua nearly fifty years ago, I never understood how difficult it would be when he would one day call that gift home again." — Wendy Fonua

Tevita Haʻunga Fonua, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend, returned peacefully to his Heavenly Father on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the age of 74, after many...

Lynette Spackman

Lynette Spackman

Jun 29, 2026

Lynette Spackman, 69 peacefully passed away in her home in Logan, UT 6/29/26 after a short hard-fought battle with cancer.

Lynette was born 5/27/57 to Reed and Thailia Spackman. She was raised in Richmond, UT graduating from Sky View High then on to Utah State University. She resided in Logan the remainder of her life. She spent the bulk of her...

Elizabeth Jane Fantley

Elizabeth Jane Fantley

Jun 26, 2026

Elizabeth Jane Fantley, age 72, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, in Logan, Utah. 

Jane was born on December 10, 1953, in Weiser, Idaho. She spent her childhood growing up in Huntington, Oregon, where she developed the strong values and deep love of family that stayed with her throughout her life. Jane had a lifelong passion for genealogy. She found...

G. Wesley Seamons

G. Wesley Seamons

Jun 25, 2026

G. Wesley Seamons passed away on June 25, 2026, at the age of 65. Wesley was born on May 16th, 1961, in Murray, Utah, to Gordon J and Jacqueline Hanson Seamons. He was raised in Paradise and later lived in Hyrum. He married Keri Nyman Cunningham and later divorced. A son, Christian Wesley Seamons, was born from this union.

Wesley attended...

Dwight Enid Beyeler

Dwight Enid Beyeler

Jun 17, 2026

Dwight Beyeler, age 63, passed away on June 17, 2026, leaving behind far more than memories. He leaves a legacy of loyalty, quiet strength, honest work, and a gentle reminder to slow down, cherish the people we love, and find joy in the beauty that surrounds us.

Dwight was born on October 26, 1962, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Ann Marie and...

Frank Lewis Hanagarne Jr.

Frank Lewis Hanagarne Jr.

Jun 13, 2026

Frank Lewis Hanagarne Jr., 68, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, in Logan, Utah, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.

Frank was born in Shiprock, New Mexico, to Frank Hanagarne Sr. and Lily Homer. He grew up in New Mexico and graduated from high school in Farmington before pursuing further education in mining. He earned a degree in...

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