Obituaries - Box Elder News Journal (2024)

George Farnes Welch

Feb. 15, 1930 ~ July 12, 2024

By ops@our-hometown.com | on July 17, 2024

George Farnes Welch of Corinne, Utah, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. George was born Feb. 15, 1930, to William Charles and Verda Farnes Welch in Tremonton, Utah. His family moved to Corinne when he was five years old. His parents taught him to work on the farm with his younger brothers, and he has worked hard all […]

Jack “H” Molgard

April 16, 1942~July 12, 2024

By ops@our-hometown.com | on July 17, 2024

Jack “H” Molgard, 82, quickly and quietly passed away sitting in the shade of his cabin in Alpine, Wyoming, while reading a book. He was born to Robert and Nellie Hunsaker Molgard on April 16, 1942, in Brigham City, Utah. He graduated from Box Elder High School and received a bachelor’s degree in political science at Utah State University. He […]

Robert Hill

By ops@our-hometown.com | on July 17, 2024

Robert “Bob” W. Hill, 87, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away June 21, 2024, in Charleston, South Carolina, thus bringing to end an honorable and generous life. Bob was born Dec. 26, 1936, in his mother’s childhood home in Fayette, Utah, to Lola May (Olsen) and Wendell Bown Hill. From his humble beginnings in a small farming town, […]

Harvey Leon (Alabama) McDonald

By ops@our-hometown.com | on July 10, 2024

Sept. 18, 1935 ~ July 2, 2024

Harvey Leon (Alabama) McDonald always picked up a penny, whistled at a pretty lady, sang at the top of his voice, laughed from the pit of his belly, and fought to defend anyone he considered “his own.” Dad was born Sept. 18, 1935, and took his final earthly breath, while surrounded by family, at 3 a.m. on July 2, 2024. […]

Craig Louis “Louie” Weaver

1953 ~ 2024

By ops@our-hometown.com | on July 10, 2024

Craig Louis “Louie” Weaver left for heaven on July 4, 2024, while encircled by his entire family. Born in 1953 to Ronald D. and LaVee Craig Weaver, he later had a special dad in Kimball Hemsley. After early days in Layton, and Kaysville, Utah, and moving to Willard, Utah, he graduated from Box Elder High School. Craig represented Box Elder […]

Lavell B. Larsen

Feb. 24, 1946 ~ June 27, 2024

By ops@our-hometown.com | on July 03, 2024

On June 27, while surrounded by his loving wife and children, Lavell B. Larsen returned to his heavenly home. He was born Feb. 24, 1946, in Brigham City, Utah, to Wallace and Melva Braegger Larsen. As a boy he grew up on the family ranch in Park Valley, Utah, working with his dad, brothers, and uncles. There he learned how […]

Ruby Jean McQuain

March 13, 1931 ~ June 23, 2024
“Together forever”

By ops@our-hometown.com | on July 03, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce that Ruby Jean McQuain passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on March 13, 1931, to Hugh Robert and Thelma Davis Brewer, Ruby spent 93 fruitful years among us, leaving an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. The life Ruby shared with her late husband, Raymond […]

John Aaron Hall

Jan. 1, 1958~June 23, 2024

By ops@our-hometown.com | on July 03, 2024

John Aaron Hall joined his parents in heaven on June 23, 2024, after a long battle with COPD. He was born Jan. 1, 1958, in Bellflower, California, the third child born to Reese LaVar Hall and Betty Lou Spence Hall. The family moved to Brigham City, Utah, in 1961 for Reese’s job at what is now Northrup Gruman. John graduated […]

Roxanna Day Dickey

Aug. 8, 1937 ~ June 25, 2024

By ops@our-hometown.com | on July 03, 2024

Roxanna Kay Day Dickey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished friend, departed this life on June 25, 2024. Born Aug. 8, 1937, in Ogden, Utah, Roxanna was a beacon of warmth and love for her family. She graduated from Kuna High School in Idaho, Brigham Young University and attended Utah State University. She spent her life nurturing those around […]

Kaden Thomas Yates

Feb. 20, 2000~June 27, 2024

By ops@our-hometown.com | on July 03, 2024

Kaden Thomas Yates, a beloved son, brother, and friend, was born Feb. 20, 2000, in Brigham City, Utah. He lived his life with an infectious charisma that drew people to him, leaving a lasting impression on everyone he met. Kaden was a funny and compassionate soul. He passed away on June 27, 2024. Kaden was an avid gamer and loved […]