Mary Morris, 81, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, in Logan, UT due to medical complications. Mary was born February 17, 1941, in Bluefield, WV, the youngest daughter of Hubert Price Winfrey and Mary Virginia Willis. She married James (Jim) Overton Morris, Jr., in Alexandria, VA, on August 5, 1960. They had 52 years together. Mary and Jim had two daughters and one son, eight grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. Mary grew up in Bluefield, WV, and Martinsville, VA with her sister Margaret Ann. After graduating from high school, she worked in Washington DC. Mary enjoyed time with family and friends on excursions to places like New York, NY, and Annapolis, MD. After Mary and Jim were married, they lived in Denver, CO, then moved back to Martinsville, VA for 11 years. In 1973, Mary and Jim brought their family to Cache Valley, UT, settling in Newton for 39 years. They then moved to Providence, UT where she resided after Jim passed away. Mary worked in several jobs over the years. However, her last job with the International Student Office at Utah State University was her most rewarding as she met so many amazing international students that forever held a special place in her heart. Mary also enjoyed time spent babysitting for neighborhood families, as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary was a very social lady that always enjoyed going out with friends and family and attending theater productions. She was very giving of her time and talents that made an impact on many. Mary made many lifelong friends that she cherished "and never met a stranger". Throughout our lives, we were always told that Mary was "the sweetest lady" by all who met her. Mary was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held various callings and enjoyed them all. She also found a passion for genealogy during her retirement years. Her family learned a lot from her and are thankful for the legacy of love she left. She had an inner strength and endless determination to overcome many physical challenges throughout her life. She was happy and positive and shared that with everyone. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her granddaughter Sabrina Kae Kelsey. Mary is survived by her three children, Karen Spackman of Providence, UT; Stephen Morris of McKinney, TX; Kay (and husband Lance) Kelsey of Logan, UT; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sister Margaret Ann Hart of Ashburn, VA, and sister-in-law Anne (and husband J.R.) Zepkin of Williamsburg, VA. A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 am, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the Newton 2nd ward LDS Chapel located at 12 South 100 West Newton, UT, Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 am also at the Newton Church. The interment will be in the Newton Cemetery. For those not able to attend in person, there will be a streaming video of the service. Please follow the link to view the services https://youtu.be/HKGt2GvEbPw Please share a favorite memory of Mary or offer condolences to the family by leaving a tribute on this page. Mary, Pricey, Mom, Grandma, Gigi was an amazing force of nature and will be missed.

Gary Leon Talbot, age 73, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2022, in Hyrum, Utah, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Preston, Idaho on April 19, 1949, to Henry Leon Talbot and Clara Mattie Noe. He lived in many places in Idaho in his childhood and was the oldest of 11 children. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served a mission in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida that included Georgia. He loved the people in the south and spoke fondly of his experiences there throughout his life. He met the love of his life in Rexburg, Idaho. He married Jeanne Frances Turner in the Idaho Falls Temple on November 24, 1971. They have lived in Rexburg, Springfield, Goshen, Atomic City, Moreland, and then back to Goshen Idaho for the remainder of their time together. They had 7 children and loved them very much. He went to school and received an associate in geology at Ricks College in 1972 and was also a ceramics teacher's assistant there. He also went to Idaho State University and received his bachelor of fine arts in 2003. He has been recognized for his artwork by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the church museum art contests. He received an honorable mention in the 2019 Book of Mormon Central Art Contest for his painting " General Moroni's Fortifications at Noah". It can be seen at the following link: General Moroni's Fortifications at Noah Book of Mormon Central He worked as a Forest Service and BLM Firefighter which included a fire watchman on the Big Southern Butte for 6 years. He was a self-employed stonemason and had a business called Thorn River Art and Sign. He did a lot of signs, fireplaces, and stoned fronts for businesses and homes like Hard Times II in Shelley. His hobbies included painting, pottery, sculpting, hunting, and fishing, being in the mountains, horse riding, and learning about history, archeology, and space. His favorite hobby was probably spending time with his grandkids in many ways. He also loved to tell people about his ancestors, firefighting experiences, and artwork. He was a crew chief at the BLM and loved the men that he worked with. He taught Art at the high school in Fort Hall Indian Reservation. He enjoyed his callings in Sunday School and as a ward missionary. He loves the people in his life and made it his life work to reach out to those around him. He was a bit known for drawing on the napkins in the restaurants he visited. He would just leave them with the tip. There are a few that hang in Restaurants from Cache Valley Utah, Wyoming, Iowa, to Russia. He is survived by his wife Jeanne who resides in Shelley, Idaho. His children Ammon (Audrey) of Wylie, Texas, Ethan (Andrea) of Smithfield, Utah, Heidi Christensen(Nathan) of Hyrum, Utah, Annette Francis (Carl) of Hyrum, Utah, Daniel (Stephanie) of Blackfoot, Idaho, Shane (Sally) of Shelley, Idaho, John Stuart (Natalie) of Firth, Idaho. He has 39 grandchildren who he loves dearly. Surviving siblings include Randy (Deanna) of Felt, Idaho, Brady (Michelle) of Moreland, Idaho, Tim (Jamie) of Moreland, Idaho, Todd (Esperanza) of Moreland, Idaho, Marshall (Cynthia) of Kimberly, Idaho, Sydney Talbot of Menan, Idaho, Elaine (Brent) Gunderson of Menan, Idaho, Kathy (Bruce) Werner of Menan, Idaho, Julie (Robert) Henderson of Rigby, Idaho, Donna (Lloyd) Bigelow of Rexburg, Idaho. He has 56 nieces and nephews, 214 great-nieces and nephews, and 6 great-great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and 9 aunts and uncles: Gwen (Ernie) Gregerson, Donna (Glen) Sayer, June (Dean) Handy, Audrey (Wayne) Veil, Dora (Gordon) Oxborrow, Janice (Howard) Thatcher, Ken (Dion) Talbot, Keith ( Mabel) Talbot, and baby Gary (his namesake). The family would like to thank the staff at Portneuf Regional Medical Center who helped us give him the best situation possible for his final days. Thanks to his nurse Krystal from Symbii Hospice in Hyrum, Utah as well. Her help was also very appreciated. We also wish to thank the friends and neighbors that have been there for them in their tough times. They were exceptional in their love and compassionate service. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Presto-Goshen ward building in Shelley with visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Please share a favorite memory of Gary or offer condolences to the family be leaving a tribute at www.franklincountyfuneral.com

Georgia Leona Shepherd Henry passed away December 10th 2022 after a battle with dementia. She was born July 6, 1946 in Los Angeles, California to Edith and Theodore Shepherd. She later moved to Missouri where she met and married Earl Dee Henry. Together they moved to Portage, Utah where they raised their family. Georgia was an amazing woman who always tried to move forward no matter the adversity, and taught her children to do the same. She learned as a little girl not to let obstacles hold her back. She went back to get her GED to make sure her children had a good example. That same determination and tenacity led her to become a firefighter, EMT, fire chief, and town council member in Portage. She never backed down from a fight that she believed had to be fought. She enjoyed her family and spent every moment she could with the ones she loved. She loved camping and being outdoors. She would often ask if we wanted to go hiking or out to the lake. If she wasn't at home knitting a sweater or quilting a blanket, you could find her sitting around a fire telling all kinds of stories. She loved to knit sweaters or crochet afghans for people when she was able. She was an amazing cook, and every time you went to her house she was always looking for something she could feed you. Her grandchildren loved sleepovers at grandma's house. Georgia is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Earl, her son Brian, her daughter Stephanie, and all of her siblings. She is survived by her children James (Lisa) Henry of Malad ID, Chris (Michelle) Henry of Baltimore MD, Nolan of Montana, Callie (Mitch) Egbert of Austin TX, Joseph (Jenny) Henry of Malad ID, Rachel (Steven) Hedrick of Orlando FL and her granddaughter Heather Henry who she raised from an infant. She also had 21 grandchildren and countless great grandchildren. All of us will always remember her as a wonderful mother, grandmother, friend, peer, protector, and warrior for what was right.The world became a little bit better place because of her and she will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank everyone at Sunshine Terrace and the hospice staff for taking such good care of mom during the last years of her life. We appreciate everything you've done for our family.Per her request, a graveside service and celebration of life will be held at a later date.