Millard County Chronicle Progress

09/29/2025

LIFE MEMORY: Keifer's infectious spirit and loving nature will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His memory will live on in the hearts of many, inspiring all who remember his joyful approach to life and his unwavering love for his family and friends.

Nov. 10, 1990 ~  Sept. 24, 2025 Keifer Jay Huntsman, born on November 10, 1990, in Fillmore, Utah, left this world on September 24, 2025, in Provo, Utah. A cherished son, brother, and uncle, Keifer was known for his warm personality and his love for connecting with others. Keifer graduated from Mil...

09/29/2025

LIFE MEMORY: Gary was a patient, quiet man. He never lost his temper or yelled. He loved to tease Evelyn and his kids. He had a soft chuckle. He loved watching his kids and later his grandkids in sports.

March 27, 1937 ~ Sept. 25, 2025 Gary Webb, age 88, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 in Hyde Park, Utah. He was born March 27, 1937, at their family home in Hinckley, Utah. He was the ninth child born to Leslie and Nellie Webb. He was raised on a farm in a two room home. The children were....

09/26/2025

Delta High Homecoming Parade

09/22/2025

LIFE MEMORY: Janet loved music, teaching, Scrabble and had a great sense of humor. She taught school in Illinois, Idaho and Utah and many piano lessons.

July, 9 1945 ~ Sept. 21, 2025 Janet Lou Osborne Petersen passed away peacefully September 21, 2025. She was born in Rexburg, Idaho to loving parents, Steve and Juanita Osborne. She was raised in Ashton, Idaho and was the youngest of 7 children. She married James Petersen, later divorced. They are th...

09/22/2025

For full obituary go to www.bunkerfuneral.com/obituary/paula-bennett-smith.

March 26, 1947 ~ July 8, 1925 Paula passed away peacefully at home in Mesa, Az. A graveside service will be held Oct 4, 1925 at 12 noon in Holden, Utah. Paula is survived by her daughter Kim Probert (Sam), Scipio. Grandchildren; Kyle (Aubrey), Solena, and Keaton. Three great-grandchildren and step-...

09/19/2025

LIFE MEMORY: Dean enjoyed woodworking and constructed hundreds of beautiful items from wood, including: chairs, benches, mirrors, cedar chests, doors, cabinets, cradles, butter churns, and a wide array of highly entertaining toys. He loved creating in his wood shop.

November 6, 1933 – September 16, 2025  Dean Gillette Larsen, age 91, was born November 6, 1933 in Salt Lake City to Alma and Margaret Larsen. He returned home to his Heavenly Father September 16, 2025. Dean was the fifth of six children. His father owned a skating rink where Dean learned to skate...

09/17/2025

DETOUR AHEAD: Mark your calendars. Between Sept. 21 and Sept. 23 next week, eastbound and westbound SR-132 will be CLOSED at the railroad crossing at the Sevier River just east of the Ash Grove cement plant. The railroad crossing is being replaced (yay!). Eastbound traffic from Millard County will be diverted from the normal East SR-132 turnoff to Leamington to instead continue along Hwy 6 to the Old Hwy 148 turnoff. Old Hwy 148 reconnects to East SR-132 beyond the crossing. Westbound traffic from Nephi will take the opposite route, turning onto Old Hwy 148 from SR-132 and traveling to Hwy 6 to come into Millard County. Please see the map below.

09/16/2025

UPDATE: Two people were killed Monday evening on Hwy 50 near Scipio. The wreck happened at about 4:54 p.m. between a 2016 BMW K1600 motorcycle and a Ford 250 box truck, Utah Department of Public Safety authorities report. A 69-year-old man driving the motorcycle and his 70-year-old female passenger both died on impact when their motorcycle collided with the truck head-on. The driver of the box truck received minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital. The truck was traveling east along the highway near mile marker 136 when the collision occurred. One lane of the highway was closed for about five hours while the wreck was investigated. "Speed and drowsy driving are suspected factors in the crash," according to a DPS media release about the incident.

09/11/2025

09/11/2025

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09/10/2025

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09/10/2025

LIFE MEMORY: Kathy devoted her life to her family, her faith, and her love of genealogy. Her family was her greatest priority, and she was happiest when gathered together with them.

September 13, 1942  ~  September 9, 2025 Kathleen “Kathy” Kay Carroll Cropper, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 9, 2025, at the age of 82 in Delta, Utah. She was born on September 13, 1942, to Kenneth Delmus and Gwen Steele Carroll in Tooele, Utah...