All of the minors were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE and was previously an entertainment reporter at The Messenger happy lad’ after his death in blaze at an industrial estate on Friday The family of a 14-year-old boy who died in a fire in Gateshead has paid tribute to him, saying Layton Carr “was loved by all that met him, and it showed”. “Layton was such a kind, caring and loving boy,” his family said in a statement released by Northumbria police. “From the minute he was born it was obvious the character he would turn out to be. “Layton was your typical 14-year-old lad, a cheeky, happy lad. Despite his cheeky side Layton had an absolute heart of gold and would do anything for anyone.” The family added: “He was loved by all that met him, and it showed. He was a family boy that loved his mam and sisters more than anything in the world. Layton, we love you more than any words can ever explain. You will be missed more than you’ll ever know. Our bright and beautiful boy.” A fundraiser to support his family has raised more than £15,000. Set up by a friend of the family, more than 1,200 people have donated money to pay for a headstone and funeral expenses, and to provide financial support to Layton’s mother. “Can’t imagine what the family are going through, but know that people all over your community want to help you,” one donor wrote. In a message to the boy’s mother, another donor said she was “thinking and praying for you and Layton so much, he had such a beautiful smile”. The fire broke out near Fairfield industrial park, in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead, at about 8pm on Friday evening. Layton died at the scene. Thirteen boys and three girls, all aged between 11 and 14, were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. They have been released on bail pending further inquiries. “As a family we would like to say a massive thank you to all that helped in finding Layton,” his family said. “A massive thank you to the police and all services involved. We’re incredibly grateful for the work that you do every day to bring closure to families like ours.” Anyone with information in relation to the incident has been asked to contact Northumbria police directly. “Our thoughts remain with Layton’s family at this devastating time,” said DCI Louise Jenkins of Northumbria police. “Our specialist officers will continue to support them in any way we can. We ask that their privacy be respected at this time. “I would remind everyone not to speculate on details of the incident online or in the community – what might seem like a simple post on social media could disrupt an ongoing investigation.” She added: “Circulation of malicious communications is classed as a criminal offence and those who choose to be involved could face prosecution. It’s also important to note that anyone suspected of a crime must not be named publicly for legal reasons and those who are under 18 have anonymity.” Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Layton Carr died after a blaze broke out near Fairfield industrial park in Gateshead I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice The heartbroken family of a teenage boy who died in a fire at an industrial park have paid tribute to their “cheeky” and “loving” son Layton Carr, 14, died after the blaze broke out near Fairfield industrial park in Gateshead Fourteen children – aged between 11 and 14 – have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, Northumbria Police said. In a statement, Layton’s family said: “Layton was such a kind, caring and loving boy. From the minute he was born it was obvious the character he would turn out to be. “Layton was your typical 14-year-old lad, a cheeky, happy lad. Despite his cheeky side Layton had an absolute heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. “He was loved by all that met him, and it showed. He was a family boy that loved his mam and sisters more than anything in the world.” Police were alerted to reports of the fire on Friday shortly after 8pm. The fire was extinguished a short time later but fears were raised for the missing teenager, who was believed to have been in the area at the time. Earlier, the schoolboy was remembered as a “valued and much-loved” pupil by David Thompson, the head teacher of Hebburn Comprehensive School. In a Facebook post, he spoke of the “tragic loss of one of our pupils,” and added: “Our school community is heartbroken. “Layton was a valued and much-loved member of Year 9, and he will be greatly missed by everyone. We extend our sincere condolences to Layton’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. As a school, we will rally together to support one another through this tragedy.” A police cordon was in place at the scene on Sunday and blue balloons in the shape of a number 14, along with floral tributes, were among the tributes placed by mourners. One of the messages, pinned to a bunch of flowers, read: “Thank you for brightening up our lives. You will be missed beyond words.” Another message said: “Rest in paradise, Layton. Always in our hearts. Fly high with the angels. Took too soon. Love you forever.” Anyone who has information that could help the investigation has been urged to get in touch with Northumbria Police. Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth said: “My heartfelt condolences are with the family and friends of Layton Carr at this devastating time. “I’m being kept updated regularly by the Chief Constable and her team and would like to thank all emergency services involved in the response and ongoing inquiries. “I know this will have come as a shock to the Bill Quay community and I echo officer requests for anyone with information to please get in touch with Northumbria Police.” Layton Carr died after the fire in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear happy lad’ killed in Gatehouse industrial estate fire","description":"Layton Carr died after a blaze broke out near Fairfield industrial park in Gateshead A SCHOOLBOY who tragically died in a fire was reported missing just hours before he was caught in the devastating blaze Fourteen children between 11 and 14 were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death in Gateshead, Co Durham. Fears had been raised for missing 14-year-old Layton Carr's well-being after he went missing in the area cops said the force was "growing increasingly concerned" about Layton who had last been seen at around 7pm that night He was tragically found dead inside the building near Fairfield industrial park in Gateshead on Friday night A police spokesman said: “Sadly, following searches carried out by Northumbria Police and partners at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, a body believed to be that of 14-year-old Layton Carr was located deceased inside the building. “His next of kin have been informed and are currently being supported by specialist officers.” Tributes poured in for Layton after his tragic discovery. His youth worker wrote: "A lush lad with his whole life ahead of him." Another wrote on Facebook: "Rest easy Layton kid forever 14." You will be deeply missed." While another says: "Layton A GoFundMe page was set up by a family friend in the wake of the incident to support Layton's mum with funeral costs There are 11 boys and three girls under arrest and in custody being questioned on suspicion of manslaughter A cordon remains in place at the scene today and police continue to probe the tragedy Police were alerted to reports of the fire on Friday shortly after 8pm Fire brigades tackled the blaze for two hours Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service declared a "major incident" after the fire broke out urging people to stay away from the area and for locals to keep their windows and doors closed Flames could be seen engulfing a building's entrance and smoke billowing towards the River Tyne The major incident was stood down by the TWFRS at just before 1.45am on Saturday morning A police spokesman added that “inquiries are at an early stage and members of the public are asked not to speculate online or in the community” Detective Chief Inspector Louise Jenkins, of Northumbria Police said: “This is an extremely tragic incident where a boy has sadly lost his life “Our thoughts are with Layton’s family as they begin to attempt to process the loss of their loved one “Our specialist officers will continue to support them in whatever way they can “We ask that their privacy be respected at this time.” She said a cordon is in place while police carry out enquiries to establish “the full circumstances surrounding the incident” and officers will be in the area to “offer reassurance to the public” Anyone who has information that could help the investigation has been urged to get in touch with Northumbria Police by sending a direct message on social media or by using the live chat or report form functions on the Force’s website Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ The body is believed to be that of Layton Carr Fourteen children have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of a 14-year-old boy in a fire at an industrial unit Northumbria Police were called to Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead on Friday evening. Eleven boys and three girls aged between 11 and 14 were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and remain in police custody. A police statement said: "Shortly after 8pm yesterday (Friday), we received a report via the fire service of a fire near Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead. "Emergency services attended, and the fire was extinguished a short time later. "Subsequently last night we issued an appeal for missing boy Layton Carr - it was believed he was in the area at the time. "Sadly, following searches carried out by Northumbria Police and partners at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, a body believed to be that of 14-year-old Layton Carr was located deceased inside the building. "His next of kin have been informed and are currently being supported by specialist officers." Detective Chief Inspector Louise Jenkins, of Northumbria Police, said: "This is an extremely tragic incident where a boy has sadly lost his life. "Our thoughts are with Layton's family as they begin to attempt to process the loss of their loved one. "Our specialist officers will continue to support them in whatever way they can. "We ask that their privacy be respected at this time." govt and politics"},{"score":0.775813,"label":"/society/crime/personal offense/homicide"},{"score":0.706828,"label":"/law govt and politics/law enforcement"},{"score":0.69656,"label":"/law Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of a truly extraordinary man as well as a dedicated deacon of his beloved church Following a courageous 7 ½ year battle against multiple myeloma finding great joy in the knowledge that his suffering has ended and he is now at peace 1946 in Marion to the late Layton Winford Poplin and Harriett Elizabeth Young Poplin A charter member of New Horizon Baptist Fellowship Don served the Lord and his church family as a faithful deacon He enjoyed sports of all kinds and was an avid fan of the San Francisco Giants and the UNC Tarheels and he was very active in youth sporting activities most notably as a coach He passed his love of sports off to his kids and grandkids He was a proud veteran of the United States Army Don was a dedicated father and grandfather who always took time to take them to numerous activities and Donnie Poplin (Jennifer); eleven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 3:00 p.m Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors “I believe with all my heart that if God can do a crazy In a season brimming with gratitude and spiritual renewal “Thank You Isn’t Enough,” featuring the dynamic collective the vibrant anthem reflects Layton’s journey of transformation and unwavering faith ‘See what great love the Father has lavished on us that we should be called children of God and I feel freer than I ever thought I could be I want to write songs that capture the joy in my life that I now experience and Keith Everette Smith—who also produced the track—“Thank You Isn’t Enough” serves as a precursor to Layton’s forthcoming studio album Layton released her first live worship album The nine-track collection blends original songs with beloved worship favorites including a powerful live rendition of her No “Worship Through It” (featuring Chris Brown) The project captures an authentic night of worship and reflects Layton’s deep-rooted passion for leading congregational praise Layton is touring with Danny Gokey on the Sound of Heaven tour Layton is a passionate advocate for mental and emotional healing through her nonprofit The organization offers faith-centered tools like the Boundless Online Course—a 12-session journey that helps individuals move God’s truth from their heads to their hearts—and the Boundless Prayer Journal which has guided over 10,000 people in inviting God into their deepest places Her work also includes several publications: the guided prayer journal Boundless: Moving Freedom From Your Head To Your Heart and the children’s book A Big and Boundless Love she continues to inspire with her message of freedom You must be logged in to post a comment She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Debbie worked at First National Bank for 40+ years and developed many friendships with her co-workers great-nieces and great-nephews in their sporting events Being an aunt was one of the greatest joys of her life Prior to her illness she made sure to have regular family dinners and get-togethers Debbie and her sisters made Christmas magical for the whole family She loved making and keeping other traditions for the family such as decorating Halloween cookies and insuring the house was decorated for every holiday Debbie loved a night out and road trips with the FNBA Their friendship and laughter brought great happiness to her life A graveside service to honor Debbie’s life will be held on Friday May 2 at 10:00am at Lindquist’s Memorial Park at Layton to the late Arthur and Luewana (Holden) Layton She attended Saginaw Public Schools and later earned her GED Geraldine worked as a caregiver in various nursing homes and home healthcare agencies always embodying a nurturing and compassionate spirit She will be remembered for her understanding especially in navigating life’s challenges with grace Geraldine had a kind and genuine heart and expressed love through both her words and actions She found joy in caring for others; whether it was preparing a big meal for family gatherings or simply being a listening ear and a comforting shoulder competition and became affectionately known as “Aunt Geraldine’s Mean Greens.” Geraldine was devoted to her children and nephews—earning the title of the “favorite fun auntie.” If you were loved by her She was known for “making it happen,” no matter the circumstance Geraldine deeply missed her beloved sister often expressing that she had given her life to Jesus so that she could see her again in heaven Geraldine leaves to cherish her memory her beloved children Angelica Layton and Marcus Layton; grandchildren and loves of her life Friends who were especially dear to her included; Beverly Ford and Dawn Doster and special neighbor A Celebration of Life will take place at 12:00 p.m Family members and friends will honor her in celebration where friends who want to share words of encouragement will be asked to do so In honor of Geraldine’s joyful and generous spirit the family asks that guests wear the color green with blue jeans Those wishing to offer expressions of sympathy may consider a gift to The Layton Family We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Rye - It is with deep grief and sorrow that we announce the passing of Terrence "Poppie" Layton Hemming that occurred on the Day of our Lord's Resurrection, April 20th, 2025. 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Made with love by funeralOne the Goff Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and a field-transforming scholar the pre-eminent scholar of his generation of the late ancient Egyptian language died on March 26 at his home in New Haven from complications of Parkinson’s disease Layton, the Goff Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies and professor of Near Eastern languages and civilizations at Yale, made immeasurable contributions to the study of major textual corpora including the gnostic texts found at Nag Hammadi and the writings of the Egyptian monk Shenoute of Atripe He wrote two major books that were lauded in his field was described by Harold Bloom as “the one indispensable book for the understanding of Gnosis and Gnosticism.” A crucial investigation into the theology and literary traditions of ancient Christianity and its relationship to Platonic philosophy and Hellenistic Judaism it included authoritative translations of ancient texts from Greek “The Canons of Our Fathers: Monastic Rules of Shenoute” (2014) was the first publication of a very early set of Christian monastic rules from late Roman Egypt accompanied by four preliminary chapters discussing their history The book was said “to represent a tremendous advance in the history of monasticism and the history of Christianity by one of the most learned scholars of Shenoute.” His 2004 book, “Coptic Grammar,” revolutionized the study of the language’s grammatical system and is now regarded as “the most authoritative reference grammar of the Coptic language.” He also published the widely utilized teaching grammar based on decades of teaching experience at Yale He was also deeply accomplished in archival research: his “Catalogue of Coptic Literary Manuscripts in the British Library Acquired since the Year 1906” (1987) provided first editions of many fragments and pioneered a method of manuscript description that has served as a model for many others in the field Layton was an inspiring teacher of the highest standards nearly all of whom did not become scholars of Coptic or religion remembered him especially for his popular lecture course “The History of Ancient Christianity: From Jesus to Augustine,” and his seminars on monasticism and Gnosticism His former doctoral students now teach at prestigious institutions across North America and Europe including two who would go on to become presidents of the International Association for Coptic Studies He was also a dedicated mentor to the graduate students who served as his teaching assistants “Bentley was famous for his skill and attentiveness in teaching his graduate students how to prepare and present a lecture,” said Stephen Davis the Woolsey Professor of Religious Studies in Yale’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences “He would read through multiple drafts and sit through multiple dry runs offering detailed feedback that was always on the mark he modeled for me what it means to be an academic mentor.” Davis recalled a story that underlined Layton’s punctilious approach which bridged his scholarship and teaching Bentley left the blue books in his office over the weekend,” Davis remembered he came and discovered that a squirrel had got in and tore the booklets to shreds and drawing on his ample skills as a papyrologist and proceeded to grade the exams as if nothing had ever happened.” “Such was his commitment to the pedagogical craft and to the research skills that undergirded it.” who came from a family active in education went on to serve in the Jackson Public Schools as a teacher and a curriculum director from the late 1930s to the mid-1970s providing important leadership during the system’s first years of integration (He was also the co-author of a marvelous work entitled “Bluebirds: Their Daily Lives and How to Attract and Raise Bluebirds” (1986).) His mother was a fine artist whose paintings can still be found in online auctions summa cum laude in 1963 from Harvard University where he became a member of the Society of Fellows an elite fellowship that give scholars at an early stage of their scholarly careers an opportunity to pursue their studies in any university department A talented violinist with a gift for orchestral conducting he was encouraged by Yale’s music faculty to consider a career in the field But his love of Greek and Coptic philology led him to pursue a Ph.D he taught early Christian literature for five years at the École biblique et archéologique française in Jerusalem before joining the Department of Religious Studies at Yale in 1976 He enjoyed Yale’s traditions and the fellowship they provided and he started an important tradition of his own He was a faithful Fellow of Saybrook College He was a connoisseur of food and a fan of dining at New Haven’s gourmet restaurant He was also a founder and key facilitator of the Graeco-Roman Lunch a platform for anyone at Yale working on ancient Mediterranean-related projects to present their work to a cross-departmental audience after a lunch supported by the Department of Classics Layton was a loyal parishioner at Christ Church A Solemn Requiem Mass and burial will be held there at 11 a.m His ashes will be buried alongside his parents’ ashes in the Christ Church garden has left community ‘heartbroken’ as police arrest more than a dozen children A 14-year-old boy whose body was found after a large fire in Gateshead was “valued and much loved” Fourteen children have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over the death of Layton Carr Layton’s body was found after emergency services were called to a fire in a building near Fairfield industrial park on Friday night who was a year 9 pupil at Hebburn comprehensive school in Hebburn “It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the tragic loss of one of our pupils Layton was a valued and much-loved member of year 9 We extend our sincere condolences to Layton’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time we will rally together to support one another through this tragedy Anyone who wishes to pay their respects is invited to lay flowers at the fence in front of the bungalow in memory of Layton.” Fourteen children aged between 11 and 14 – of whom 11 were boys and three were girls – were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of the teenager On Sunday evening a police spokesperson said the children had all been “released on police bail pending further inquiries” At the entrance to the industrial park close to where Layton was found wellwishers left bouquets of flowers One message read: “You were a sensitive soul with a kind heart You will be deeply missed.” Another said: “Layton A GoFundMe crowdfunder set up by the best friend of the teenager’s mother has raised more than £8,000 towards the costs of his funeral Police said they received reports of the fire shortly after 8pm on Friday at the industrial site on the southern banks of the River Tyne following searches carried out by Northumbria police and partners at Tyne and Wear fire and rescue service a body believed to be that of 14-year-old Layton Carr was located deceased inside the building The spokesperson added: “Inquiries are at an early stage and members of the public are asked not to speculate online or in the community.” DCI Louise Jenkins of Northumbria police said: “This is an extremely tragic incident where a boy has sadly lost his life Our thoughts are with Layton’s family as they begin to attempt to process the loss of their loved one We ask that their privacy be respected at this time.” Jenkins said a cordon was in place while police carried out inquiries to establish “the full circumstances surrounding the incident” She added that officers would be in the area to “offer reassurance to the public” Anyone who has information that could help the investigation has been urged to contact Northumbria police by sending a direct message on social media or by using the “live chat” or “report” functions on the force’s website Due to recent events, you can now leave online condolences with each obituary posted on the Kutis Funeral Home website. COVID-19 Funeral Assistance – FEMA is now helping those that have lost a loved one from COVID-19. Click HERE to review the information on eligibility and requirements on the COVID-19 Funeral Loving husband of Barbara Layton (nee Burke) Son of the late Robert and Freda Layton (nee Vandiver) and son in law to the late Thomas and Dorothy Burke (nee Mullineaux) Brother-in-law of Irene Burke-Graves (The late Richard) and Margaret Burke-Flucke (Frank) Celebration of Life scheduled for Larry will be at Kutis South County Chapel Words cannot express the deep sorrow and emptiness we feel Larry and Barb have been an integral part of my life for almost 50 years And Jim has lost “my very first friend.” This loss will be so hard on the people left behind Joe and I were deeply saddened to hear of Larry’s passing He was a great guy and we know he will be missed by all that knew him The entire Layton family has our deepest sympathies and you will be in our thoughts and prayers Don and I are so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire Layton family My sadness over the news was heartbreaking To Barb and her family we are so sorry for your loss Mary Ellen and I will keep you in our prayers Larry Allen Layton was kindhearted at his very core always finding ways to lighten our life’s load by his generosity It has been a privilege be in your family and share life with you Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" For personalized and affordable funeral arrangements choose Kutis Funeral Home - a family-owned establishment serving St 2906 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118314-772-3000 10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123314-842-4458 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO 63129314-894-4500 and federal government websites often end in .gov Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address Before sharing sensitive or personal information make sure you're on an official state website Between the 2022 and 2023 construction seasons a preservation project provided for the Layton Tunnel safe conveyance of traffic for its immediate future The scope of work consisted of repairing masonry elements at both portals of the tunnel installing additional riser beams on the bridge floor system mitigating deficiencies to the bridge timber sidewalk and performing concrete and steel repairs to the bridge deck The tunnel and bridge closed in summer 2022 and the roadway reopened to traffic on 08/27/2022 Additional repairs were identified and executed in early 2023 As Layton Bridge replacement plans progress through design a project to maintain the current superstructure began 06/11/2024 and will continue until the new bridge is open The 2024-2027 preservation consists of both specific and as-needed repairs Specific concrete and structural steel repairs to the superstructure and barriers are scheduled to be complete in 2024 The extent of potential as-needed repairs is subject to future inspections and analyses with the aim of maintaining vehicular access to the bridge This may include the installation and implementation of traffic signals at the near side of the tunnel and​​ far side of the bridge The proposed replacement of the Layton Bridge With Layton Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places PennDOT is required to adhere to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act The Historic Bridge Rehabilitation Analysis (HBRA) is required under the Section 106 process to investigate and determine if it is possible to rehabilitate a historic bridge to meet the purpose and need of the project An Alternatives Analysis was prepared in late 2018 where various rehabilitation options and a full replacement alternative were compared including ability to meet the projects’ purpose and need Comments were solicited and the reports amended as appropriate PennDOT shared the aforementioned reports with various consulting parties PA State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) The efforts were complete in fall 2020 with concurrence from PA SHPO and FHWA a preferred alternative was selected in January 2021 This p​​roject has substantially completed the Section 106 Historic Structure process in the preliminary engineering phase wherein the project team has completed efforts and submitted the Historic Bridge Rehabilitation Analysis (HBRA) and the Alternatives Analysis.​ currently in the preliminary engineering phase (as of May 2021) replaces the existing Layton Bridge with a new bridge slightly to the east This will allow the existing bridge to remain open during construction and PennDOT was fully executed on 09/30/2022 for mitigation of adverse effects created by the replacement of the Layton Bridge.​ Detailed surveying and mapping of the project corridor was completed in fall 2021 Conceptual alignments were evaluated in advance of setting the preliminary line grade & typical section of the roadway Further development of preliminary roadway plans and bridge concepts are ongoing Final design will start once environmental clearance is achieved The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested If you need translation or interpretation services or have concerns that require individual attention please contact the PennDOT Project Manager listed above Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday Devoted mother of Angelia (Richard) Kuehnle and Mallory (Ryan) Vandermus; adoring grandmother of Ella and Michael Kuehnle and Paula and Trudy Vandermus; beloved daughter of Nancy Larson (nee Tyree); loving sister of Donna Mae Villarreal and Christine (Dennis) Bartels; dearest aunt of Antonio In lieu of flowers, contributions made to Nurses for Newborns are greatly appreciated Debbie was a dedicated nurse for over 35 years caring for infants She cherished and loved her work both through Nurses For Newborns and at Barnes Hospital in the nursery Louis heritage and was fiercely independent But her love for her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren was her favorite thing to do Whether it was a family vacation to the beach or a simple family dinner making memories with her family was very special to her Debbie’s legacy of love and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who were privileged to know her December 5th 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kutis South County Chapel (5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church (7622 Sutherland Ave. Interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery Debbie was a compassionate woman loved by many I cannot express my sorrow enough in hearing of her passing I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet mother She’s had a rough few years and I know how tired she was of dealing with her health issues nurse and woman who had the kindest caring heart and a beautiful smile and laugh Deb was a great coworker who very much loved her job taking care tiny patients Deb and I met in nursing school and spent most of our careers together I’ve heard so much about all 4 of her kids I’m praying for comfort and strength for all of you So very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom I will certainly make a contribution to the Nurses for Newborns Deb truly was one of the most kind people I have ever met She was an expert in her area and many looked to her as a resource My thoughts and prayers go to all her family Tyler and Mallory… I want to express my sincere sympathy to all of you in the loss of your mom She was devoted to you all and I know you will miss her but knowing that she is now in the blissful arms of the Lord has to be a great comfort It’s something we won’t understand until we Please know that I love you all and if you ever need anything I’m here for you who seemed to be the happiest when she was able to help others There is no better evidence of this than her four outstanding kids and her precious grandchildren It is impossible to think of Debbie without also thinking about her kids and grandkids: they were simply her life Her untimely passing leaves us in deep grief and disbelief she took the express elevator to heaven last Saturday Your special kids and grandkids are in our thoughts and prayers I had known Deb for only 2 years-started in SCN at Barnes In that short period of time she made me feel welcome I just hope that all the sweet memories that she made for her family just overcomes the sorrow that they may be experiencing at this time May the family have the strength to bear this immense loss 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Prayers & Hugs of condolences on the transition of such a beautiful person & one of the sweetest nurses to work alongside I was blessed to work with Deb in Women & Infants for years She fought so hard to get back only to leave you all so suddenly All my thoughts and prayers are with you all I first met Deb at Deaconess Hospital where we worked together Sending prayers and my sincere condolences for your loss I cherish the big hug I gave her at Josie and Julie’s dance recital this past summer She definitely loved all her family and worked so hard She wanted to talk about her kids and grandkids and even hear about my own family She treated all the friends like her own kids Thank you for sharing her and we hope you find peace and comfort knowing she is still watching over you from her beach with some flamingos and no longer in pain I had the pleasure of being Deb’s manager for a 5 years at Barnes Jewish Hospital My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time I have known and worked with Deb for over 30 years We haven’t been in touch for the last couple of years but I loved her dearly and respected her so much My sincere condolences to Deb’s family and friends May your memories of her bring you comfort during this difficult time colleague and mentor to so many nurses over the years It’s a role in which she took great pride Beyond happy that she made it through her last health crisis and that we got to spend amazing good quality time with her I was privileged to be at her bedside Friday talk with her children ,hold her hand and talk to her and tell her it was OK to go when she was ready. We have laughed together and we have cried together My eyes keep leaking tears and I still can’t believe this has happened I’m so sorry for the loss of Debbie for her children I feel very lucky and blessed to have known you You were passionate about your families and your babies that you worked with I hope when you walked through those pearly gates that there was a beach and a beach chair waiting for you I’ll always be grateful to Deb for encouraging me to work at Nurses for Newborns She helped so many thousands of babies and mentored so many nurses Someday I would be honored to have half the impact Deb had in our community We are so sorry to hear about this and about your loss Prayers and Condolences to all your family My sincere condolences to Deb’s children and entire family on the passing of a dear friend I had the pleasure of working with Deb at Barnes Jewish for several years and she was indeed a person with a “Servant’s Heart” always making the “tiny humans” in her care as well as their families were well taken care of We will miss you immensely Deb in this earthly realm and may your soul Rest in Peace She was a very nice person and always seemed happy she was very helpful and full of knowledge I just saw her at a co-workers retirement party Thinking of all of you at this difficult time there are no words big enough to express how really sad her passing is. My prayers of comfort to Deb’s family grandchildren and for anyone whose life she touched I enjoyed working with Deb for many years at Barnes SCN She was always kind and supportive of all her “tiny human” patient’s families and would give help to anyone who needed it She loved her kids and grandkids most of all I only knew Deb for a few months as a new nurse at Barnes but in that short time I knew she was an amazing teacher and person I will carry what she taught through out my nursing career I am so shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of your mom I can only imagine the hurt you are feeling Please know that that I am thinking of you and praying for your comfort and peace She was such a kind and inspiring nurse and mother I was so sad to learn of the passing of my sweet friend and coworker Debbie was a strong woman who was full of compassion She also had a unique gift for making others feel cared for and valued Her warmth and kindness will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her I worked with Deb for Manhattan years at Barnes Deb was so good with the families she cared for encouraging and she really helped those mama’s build their confidence with their tiny little newborns She always took the new nurses under her wing and passed on as much knowledge as she could She was such a great nurse and I know she impacted many lives over the course of her career – co-workers and patients too Such a sad loss for Deb’s family and the Nurses for Newborns family She was such a sweet person and hard worker at St Michael events friends and co-workers as I know she will be greatly missed The second time I met Deborah was when I was doing my pediatric clinicals for nursing school at Barnes Hospital The first was when she helped deliver me and my 3 quadruplet brothers at that same hospital 24 years ago It was such a cool experience to meet the person who took care of me at the beginning of my life so many years ago My condolences to the family and many thoughts and prayers I hope Deborah will watch over me while I continue my own journey as a nurse © 2025 Slippery Rock University Athletics Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 26 2025 in Layton Utah after a valiant battle with cancer in Salt Lake City to Edward Ray Pingel and Marlene Ann Rudd Debbie was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints She had many callings and enjoyed working with the children Debbie worked at Northrop Grumman for 41 years in publications and recently retired She had a passion for family history and learning more about her ancestors Debbie is also survived by 15 nieces and nephews as well as 29 great nieces and nephews that loved her very much The funeral service will be held Saturday May 3 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family and friends may visit Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m Interment will be held at the Kaysville City Cemetery The family would like to thank all those who helped her during her illness Utah Hematology Clinic in Ogden and Layton IHC Infusion Center in Layton and McKay Dee Hospital ICU nursing respiratory staff and Davis Hospital ICU nursing and respiratory staff The funeral service will be live streamed and may be viewed by scrolling to the bottom of Debora’s obituary page at www.lindquistmortuary.com Arrangements entrusted to Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary ORDER VIDEOS The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints A gathering of friends and family will be held at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home on Thursday April the 10th from 5-7 The TimesTributes have been paid to a “much-loved” 14-year-old boy who died after a fire broke out in an industrial unit in Gateshead Layton Carr was found dead inside a building at the Fairfield Industrial Park after firefighters put out a blaze on Friday night was missing at the time of the fire and believed to be in the area Eleven boys and three girls, aged between 11 and 14, were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the incident They have been released on police bail pending further enquiries Flowers and tributes were left at Fairfield Industrial ParkCRAIG CONNOR/NCJMEDIALocal people said that large groups of children frequently trespassed on the site which had fallen into disrepair in recent years Delores Ann Layton Johnson “Suggie” Delores leaves behind a legacy of love and service on Earth She had a love for Jesus and Lil Wayne— and could be found speaking God’s Word to those around her and busting a dance move to GloRilla or Burna Boy whenever the beat dropped Over the years she belonged to Saginaw Valley Community Church Pastors Richard and Pat Sayad and New Covenant Christian Center Church Ministries that she loved to visit were Daniels Den she spent years in sales at Sears and Macy’s before retiring and finding new purpose as a security guard and later as a bus aide where she nurtured the children she served and brightening their days with her kind spirit Delores found fulfillment in helping others having donated her organs and tissue to the Gift of Life Michigan She enjoyed bike riding to yearly fireworks She cherished her "only begotten" daughter Their bond brought so much joy to her life Latramese Jones and Sentaria Johnson; bonus grandchildren Diamond Tolliver and the late Kalita Walden she was number 3 of 10 siblings whom she absolutely adored who she admired and called often for sound advice) Christine Layton (her big Sister and intercessor that she had so much respect for) Geraldine Owens (who she was so close to that everyone thought they were twins even though they were 15 months apart… these two still had sleep overs) Clifford James Layton (the historian of the family that she could always depend on for a good laugh Jerome (Amanda) Layton (who she could always rely on to cut her grass) Robert Layton (who she bragged on for taking her shopping Shirell (Robert) Winters (her litle Sister who she lovingly called Rella was her compassionate prayer warrior) Darnell (her little brother who she loved taking care of and treated like a baby even though he is 51 years old) Delores leaves to cherish her memory three Aunts and one Uncle Randy Johnson; many nieces and nephews that she loved as her own children; special friends Lametria (Russell) Smith and Jane (DeMarco) Crayton A special thanks to the staff at Covenant Hospital and Select Specialty but your love and legacy will carry on forever Memorial service will take place at 12:00 p.m. under the leadership of Ledell and Apryl Mushatt Friends may visit with the family at the church from 11:00 a.m We invite all who knew and loved Delores to join us in celebrating a life well-lived I was a University of Utah general surgery resident from 1970 through 1976 and then a member of the surgery faculty from 1977 until 1984 my odyssey towards a surgical career began several years earlier What follows are brief descriptions of that career so positively impacted by my years at the University of Utah and my more recent delightful years of “life after surgery.” I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for my undergraduate bachelor’s degree and an older and very influential brother who was passionately interested in medicine led me to the decision to apply for medical school The most significant happening during my four years in Madison was meeting my lifetime partner we decided to marry soon after graduation and have remained so now for 58 years We did not look at medical school as simply furthering my education but rather as an adventure we could experience together The password of the 1960s was independence and we decided that we would move as far away from our families as possible for medical school and we spent our honeymoon traveling to Palo Alto My initial and rather naïve plan for a career in medicine consisted of finishing medical school obtaining the necessary residency training for family medicine and then returning to a small town in Wisconsin as a family doctor This superficially thought-out plan lasted -3 days we were required to purchase our own microscope for our histology and pathology courses.  In searching for the best buy of a used microscope I was told there was a fourth-year student working in a nearby laboratory who had one for sale I poked my head in the door and saw several people in scrub attire doing a heart transplant on a dog They invited me to put on scrubs and join them Norman Shumway’s heart transplant laboratory This abrupt and serendipitous decision led me to experience not only surgery but also academic surgery three days before my first medical school class Destiny declared that I was to become an academic surgeon One of the many visitors to our heart transplantation laboratory was Dr Keith Reemtsma who was chair of surgery at the University of Utah My plan at that time was to obtain a general surgery residency away from Stanford and then return to become a cardiac surgeon under Dr Reemtsma encouraged me to apply for the surgery residency at University of Utah I was accepted and then began my surgical training in 1970 Reemtsma left Utah to become chair at Columbia University one year after my arrival and was replaced by Dr who became my mentor and guide into a career in academic surgery.  The 12 years I spent at the University of Utah were fulfilling and memorable I received outstanding training in surgery from numerous excellent role models and John Dixon to name a few.  During a year in the research laboratory with Dr my interests moved from the heart to the liver This new focus led me to two one-year fellowships in liver disease and the second at Emory University with Dr the father of the distal splenorenal shunt and a leader in American academic surgery.  I returned to Utah in 1970 to become a full-time staff member in the Department of Surgery I spent seven years on the faculty during which I obtained research funding to begin my independent investigative career developed an active hepatobiliary/pancreas surgery practice and gained valuable administrative experience as general surgery residency program director and then acting chief of general surgery during my final year after Dr Moody had moved to the University of Texas-Houston Our children grew up in Utah and the state’s natural resources provided many happy family hours of skiing and hiking the numerous mountain trails were central to our family vacations for years to come after we left Utah DeeDee and I owe a great debt of gratitude to our Utah years that established such a firm base for our family and for my career in surgery.  Nebraska where I had accepted the position of Chair of Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Still “wet behind the ears” in administrative skills I fortunately inherited a small department that grew during the ensuing 12 years along with my capabilities of managing it A strong focus on liver disease in the Department of Medicine was a key factor in my decision to move to Nebraska who had trained in liver transplantation at the University of Pittsburgh after completing the Utah surgery residency Bud initiated a highly successful liver transplant program that put the Nebraska Department of Surgery on the map My Utah connection continued to serve me well and contribute to any success I experienced for a long time after I had left Salt Lake City.  Our family never lost its love for the mountains we traveled each year to Steamboat Springs for a ski vacation Steamboat rather than Salt Lake City was chosen because of its closer proximity to Omaha and to Madison We loved the community of Steamboat and eventually bought a vacation home so we could spend several months rather than a week or two in the mountains during our retirement Because of the high cost of a ski vacation that they could not afford this home became a magnet for our children and grandchildren a key unifying stimulus for our family life.  Our final stop in my surgery career was Madison Wisconsin where I assumed the Chair of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin in 1996 Madison is the city where DeeDee grew up and where we had met at the University of Wisconsin 30 years earlier this was not the main draw in accepting the position that was being offered Rather the Department of Surgery had been well developed under my predecessor and my challenge was to subspecialize the various divisions and enhance the department’s research and education portfolios That I was now closer to my beloved Green Bay Packers was the cherry on top My 12 years as chair allowed me to work with incredibly talented people who consistently pushed the department toward excellence.  two years before my retirement as an active surgeon Bud Shaw invited DeeDee and me to present our perspectives on retirement at one of his Sundance retreats We proposed that a long-lived surgeon’s life could be divided into three phases Phase 1 is the many years of education required to become a surgeon phase 2 is the active years of working as a surgeon and phase 3 is the hopefully delightful years of retirement Whereas thoughtful and meticulous planning is usually put into preparing for phases 1 and 2 preparation for phase 3 is often ignored until the time it occurs financial planning is emphasized and how newly acquired leisure hours are to be spent is often ignored The result can be a less-than-satisfying retirement.  I often do some of my best thinking during periods of exercise Whenever I thought of something that I wished to do or to accomplish I would interrupt my exercise (often biking) and write the thought down on my Palm Pilot [Figure 1: My list of possible retirement activities] My goal was to participate in several of these activities when my retirement years arrived These ranged from kayaking to model building and from photography to writing I was to some degree planning my retirement I highly recommend this approach to all who are in phase 2 I have been able to mark sixteen of these potential avocations off my to-do list Several of them continue as ongoing activities that I thoroughly enjoy and I am not yet done with 19 years still left in phase 3 (assuming a life span of 99 years!).  A sudden and complete termination of all of my career activities would probably have been difficult for me I stepped down as chair of surgery at age 65 and ended my clinical practice 10 months later I left the department to not interfere in any way with my successor who then hired me back at 10% time one year later to mentor young faculty and residents I continued two rather major editorial responsibilities for an additional 10 years Except for some leadership involvement in two national surgical societies that did not require a major time commitment After freeing myself from administrative and clinical responsibilities my first objective in partial retirement was to write a history of our Department of Surgery which had been founded in 1924 who was attached to the department in various ways for nearly 2/3 of its 90-year existence ”Promoting Excellence: The University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery: 1924-2012” that was published in 2013.  We have been blessed with homes in three beautiful natural settings: the mountains in Utah and Colorado a protected nature conservancy in Nebraska and on the shore of a 10,000-acre lake in Wisconsin.  These settings have provided us with numerous opportunities for nature-centered leisure activities both before and after retirement I have spent many hours photographing birds with over 700 species now on my list This has not all been accomplished in North America but we have often added a few days of birding to international trips A rather unusual enterprise on my list is philanthropy both of our children were married and out of the house My new position as Chair of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin provided us more income than we needed so we decided to take some of our appreciated stock and apply a part of our income to funding a family charitable foundation We have spent many enjoyable hours during retirement studying and then deciding which local and international charitable organizations to participate in Having the resources of our foundation has allowed us to make meaningful donations to and spend time with a number of worthy causes.  my growing interest in international philanthropy led me to join the Madison Rotary Club four years ago I was attracted to it because of its high rating as an international charitable organization I have evolved to become chair of our international projects committee which has been very active in initiating a number of projects in a variety of undeveloped countries nearly always with excellent speakers who keep me up-to-date on what is happening in our community Another activity not on my original list is taking our well-trained dog to regularly make rounds at our local hospice hospital Newman performs very well and brings some joy to otherwise somewhat desperate patients our retirement years have given us more time to spend with our two children This has been a particular joy as we have seen our grandchildren mature into responsible and caring adults and our children and their spouses have become close friends. Thankfully, none have moved far away our granddaughter decided to do her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison allowing us to see a great deal of her during the past four years Our grandson is a sophomore at the University of Minnesota Although more challenging to schedule as the grandchildren's lives become more complex vacations including the entire family have been highlights of our retirement years the most recent in a beautiful home overlooking the PacificOcean just south of Carmel there is no magical formula that leads to an enjoyable and fulfilling retirement The number of ways to do retirement is probably nearly equal to the number of people who have experienced this phase of life I do believe that some degree of planning during phase 2 makes a positive result during phase 3 more likely I hope that my experience might give others reading this newsletter an idea or two that assists them in preparing for and enjoying this potentially very special time of life Copyright © 2025 University of Utah Health Singer and songwriter Tasha Layton is set to appear as part of the Faith & Friends Series on Fox & Friends Weekendon Sunday She will perform live in the studio in New York City Be sure to check your local listings for the time In addition to the appearance, Layton just released her first-ever live worship album This nine-track project was recorded with a live audience at Hope UC in Thompson's Station Layton is currently on the “Trust Again Tour” with bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst. She is also growing her faith-based initiative, Boundless a non-profit dedicated to educating and equipping the church with resources to aid in mental health fans won’t have to wait long for even more new music from the acclaimed vocalist as Layton is slated to deliver her next studio project later this year. Stay tuned to her socials for updates on new projects promote and celebrate the Gospel through music Utah (KUTV) — A road rage incident that occurred in Layton on Sunday night ended in a shooting that left a Jeep Cherokee with multiple bullet holes and flat tires the Jeep Cherokee and a Ford Fusion were heading southbound on I-15 when the altercation transpired around 9:30 p.m The driver of the Ford reportedly shot at the Jeep multiple times The driver of the Ford exited the freeway in Layton and authorities have not yet identified the suspect The vehicle had two flat tires from the gunshots and bullet holes in both passenger-side doors road rage incidents are becoming increasingly common in Utah "It’s something that is 100% preventable." He emphasized that data collected from this point onward will help compare future statistics to assess whether current efforts are reducing or increasing these incidents And that’s what we encourage drivers to do Make sure that you let them go down the road Don’t compound this problem by making it worse or doing any type of retaliation,” Roden said UHP’s State Bureau of Investigation is assisting with this investigation and the Statewide Information and Analysis Center is helping to locate the Ford Fusion driver The victim did not have any other information about the suspect vehicle Utah (KUTV) — One person was transported in critical condition and another sustained non-life-threatening injuries following an electrocution incident outside of a Layton residence Layton firefighters responded to the home around 12:30 p.m Authorities reported that a brother and sister were working on a home's gutters when their ladder made contact with a power line firefighters immediately began life-saving efforts on the man Medics arrived shortly after and transported him to the University of Utah Medical Center by helicopter Authorities did not specify whether the sister 2News will provide updates as more details become available Thanks for visiting returned to her Heavenly home on the morning of Monday in the Salt Lake City Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on August 1st Darrell and Valerie’s children are Joshua Valerie was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of her knowledge of our loving Father in Heaven and our Savior Jesus Christ She loved reading the scriptures and sharing her favorites with others One of those was D&C 24:8 Be patient in afflictions Family was always very important to Valerie Most memories shared included the time she spent with family She always made people feel loved and she spread joy to whoever was with her Cherece (Casey) Hall; father-in-law Hugh Pierce; grandchildren Emilie at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints building located at 310 N Durphy Family and friends may attend a viewing on Thursday The interment will take place at the Nauvoo City Cemetery In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in the form of cash or check dropped off at the funeral Mike dedicated a significant portion of his life to serving his country having bravely served in Laos and Vietnam before retiring from the United States Army His commitment to service did not end with his military career; he continued to serve as a civilian and retired from the Department of Defense after a remarkable 35 years His academic endeavors were equally impressive as he earned a Bachelor's degree in Agronomy from the University of Montana a Master's degree in International Relations from Boston University and another Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan Mike was known for his vibrant and active engagement in both his community and family life He volunteered his time and effort extensively to the Boy Scouts as well as volunteering for a notable 20-year tenure on the Riverside City Council Mike's generosity with his time reflected his deep commitment to those values he cherished Mike's proudest accomplishments stemmed from his devotion to his family Sydney Gammon and Victoria Milauckas (Patrick) He was deeply proud of every moment spent with his family and met life's challenges with perseverance through trials and tribulations He leaves behind many family members and friends who will continue to celebrate his life and contributions Family and friends are welcome to gather from 3:00pm to 4:00pm on Monday Mike will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date and country are a testament to a life well-lived reflecting a spirit of service that will be remembered fondly by all who knew him To share a memory of Mike or to leave a special  message for his family LOCAL NEWS 8:03 AM | Updated: Mar 17 BY GARNA MEJIA LAYTON — A city tree removal project that could cost more than $100,000 in Layton is sparking resident concerns Layton City officials are planning to remove between 163 and 310 trees along the park strip at the Kay Creek Estates subdivision to improve sidewalk safety and they want residents to pay for half of the cost Several residents said they disagreed with the City’s “one size fits all” approach and having to pay for something they don’t want we’ve taken care of them for so long and to just take them out is hurtful,” resident Gretchen Thomas said The tree-lined streets give the Kayscreek Estates subdivision part of its charm “We want to have a chance to fix this ourselves what will happen to the value of the neighborhood The sun will burn our yards up,” Ryan Langton said A closer look at some of the neighborhood’s sidewalks highlights the City’s safety concerns with roots breaking through the concrete and creating a tripping hazard residents said they want the city to look for alternative solutions “My sidewalk for instance is only a quarter of an inch lifted on one side so why does my 30 year old tree that I have cared for why does it have to come down?” Ashley Simmons said you’re going to have your trees removed but don’t worry we’re going to do you a favor you’re going to pay half of that,’” Langton said city officials said the proposal is “consistent” with the handling of similar issues in other areas The city would cover repairs for 3,300 feet of damaged sidewalk residents would be responsible for half of the tree removal fees which range from $380 for a small tree to $970 for a medium tree and $1985 for a large tree Langton said would need to pay to remove a medium-sized and a large tree while other residents have as many as four medium to large-sized trees In addition to removing 163 trees that have caused damage the City also determined that 147 trees “would probably cause damage within the next five years” and wants those trees removed as well the City offered to pay half of the removal fee if residents opt in now Those who wait will have to cover the costs on their own the City gave residents the option to save money by removing most of the tree and only paying for the City’s contractor to take out the stump “That’ll cost me $500 but for me in this situation I would rather spend that $500 in fixing my sidewalk I would rather reinforce the sidewalk with rebar,” said Simmons who said she would rather pay to fix the sidewalk in front of her home than be forced to remove her tree residents will also be required to pay for and plant new trees from the City’s “approved list.” “We think the main problem is that Layton City has come in and told us what to do and is solving the problem for us We are homeowners and we wanted to have been included in a collaboration process,” Thomas said “Everything that we have brought to them…has been ignored.” According to a January 16 letter sent to residents the City plans to start removing the trees on April 1 KSL TV reached out to City Officials for information on their stance and will update this article if a response is received Dayne enjoyed a career with United Airlines Dayne had the remarkable experience of visiting every continent except Antarctica He especially enjoyed cruising and spending winters in Puerto Vallarta with a deep fondness for casting a line on Lake Erie Dayne leaves behind his family including his wife Dayne (Angie) Thomas of Bolivar; grandchildren Heather Thomas; and numerous step-children step-grandchildren; and step-great-grandchildren In addition to his parents; Dayne was preceded in passing by his wife of 49 years the late Elaine (Weaver) Thomas on January 1 David and Matthew Thomas; and his infant daughter Utah (KUTV) — Officers found a man dead who had barricaded himself inside a Layton apartment Clearfield and Layton officers responded to a domestic violence situation Thursday afternoon at Seasons of Layton apartment complex after a man reportedly fired shots at his wife after an altercation When police tried to make contact with the suspect Police eventually made their way into the apartment where they found the suspect dead from a gunshot wound the gunshot wound is thought to be self inflicted three nearby schools were place on lockout where everyone in the building stayed but no one from outside the school was allowed in Lincoln Elementary and Central Davis Junior High Because the situation was resolved before the end of the school day Danielle MacKimm contributed to this report ------------------------------------------- LAYTON — Layton High’s Austin Pritchett outdueled Davis High’s Sam Sevy and made a 3-1 lead after one inning stand up to give the Lancers a region baseball win Wednesday creating a three-way tie atop Region 1 between the two and Fremont Pritchett spread six hits across seven innings striking out three and walking four in a complete game for Layton (7-10 Caleb Jackson and Tanner Neil each drove in one run striking out six and walking one in the tough loss for Davis (12-6 The Darts had six players with one hit apiece with Kaleb Weaver and Jaxon Marble each hitting a double PLEASANT VIEW — Fremont took Game 2 of the region series at Weber by taking a 5-0 lead in the first and scoring six more in the sixth creating a three-way tie with Davis and Layton atop Region 1 Owen Simkins tripled twice and drove in three runs for Fremont (13-5 Jace Hadley drove in two and scored two from the leadoff spot allowing three earned runs on six hits over 5 2/3 innings Ridge Torman hit 2 for 3 with a solo homer for Weber (2-14 BOUNTIFUL — Hudson Taylor pitched a complete-game three-hitter with seven strikeouts to pitch Bonneville to a win at Viewmont one RBI and one run scored in the leadoff spot as Bonneville (8-11 2-6 Region 5) scored twice in the first inning LAYTON — Roy rapped 16 singles and 19 total hits on the way to a five-inning victory at Northridge and its first region win Logan Vorwaller and Connor Robinson each drove in three runs for Roy (8-9 James Cochran and Cache Summers each had three hits Parker Skidmore shook off a four-run first inning in which he gave up four consecutive doubles and spread six hits and two runs across the final four innings Isaac Anderson and Parker Jeppson hit those doubles in the first for Northridge (12-7 Olsen finished 3 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs SYRACUSE — Calder Millard pitched a complete game allowing two earned runs on six hits while striking out four Burkon Beus and Colsten Thomas each hit two singles and drove in one run for Syracuse (5-10 TAYLOR — West Field crushed Logan with 11 runs in the first inning on the way to a five-inning run-rule victory Brady Penland was the only multi-hit batter for West Field (12-9 going 2 for 3 with two doubles and two RBIs The Longhorns drew seven walks and Logan committed six errors Grady Garrett and Kason Taylor each drove in two runs Caymen Kap spread six hits and six walks across five innings striking out four and allowing one run for the win GARLAND — Holden Potter pitched a two-hit shutout to lead Bear River in a region win Dallin Rice hit 2 for 3 with two RBIs for Bear River (15-7 Michael Sanchez and Jackson Barfuss each hit 2 for 3 with one RBI WOODS CROSS — Boston Steacie took the hard-luck loss at first-place Woods Cross allowing two runs on two hits and striking out five over six innings for Box Elder Bryson Wight hit 2 for 2 for Box Elder (4-12 Greyson Burt and Easton Green each hit singles Heston White needed 89 pitches in a four-hit shutout for Woods Cross (12-7 BOUNTIFUL — Clearfield led 3-0 in the third and Taven Swartz took a shutout into the fifth when Bountiful scored all six of its runs in one frame Logan Fenn hit 2 for 3 with a double and two RBIs for Clearfield (9-10 Colt Chambers hit a double and drove in the other run Swartz allowed two earned runs on six hits GARLAND — Ella Miller struck out 16 to win a duel with Kate Wilson and lead Bountiful (17-2) to a tight win over Bear River in a bout of 5A and 4A powers Wilson allowed two earned runs on four hits Bella Douglas doubled and scored on a Luci Roche single Bear River’s losses this season are to 6A Riverton and 5A Bountiful BOUNTIFUL — Both teams tallie seven hits but Northridge committed seven errors and surrendered just one earned run in a road region loss Berklee Larsen and Braylynn McClellan each hit one double for Northridge (9-11 OGDEN — Ailin Gonzalez singled to give Ben Lomond (0-11 0-10 Region 13) its only baserunner in a three-inning home loss to Grantsville doubled and drove in three but Roy lost at Sky View Brynlee Pearl drove in two runs for the Royals (0-15) SYRACUSE — After a 1-1 draw through regulation and extra time Boston Smith blocked three kicks during a shootout to help Weber to a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Syracuse Luke Pack scored in the first half for Weber (11-3 scored in the first half for Syracuse (7-7 KAYSVILLE — Kyle Livermore scored in the second half and assisted Parker Anderson to lift Davis (8-4 5-2 Region 1) to a region win over Farmington (4-6 PLAIN CITY — Kyle Lemburg scored in the second half Gibbs got the shutout in goal for Layton (6-6 LAYTON — Fremont took a match Tuesday at Layton (17-25 Carter Green totaled 16 kills and Manase Tuatagaloa had 11 for Fremont (6-13 Korver Lewis totaled 18 digs and John Suka 16 1-6) with 19 kills and Bryce Gardner had 14 kills with 17 digs LLC | www.standard.net | 332 Standard Way Layton officials are planning to remove between 163 and 310 trees along the park strip at the Kay Creek Estates subdivision to improve sidewalk safety and they want residents to pay for half of the cost Several residents said they disagreed with the city's "one size fits all" approach and having to pay for something they don't want We've taken care of them for so long and to just take them out is hurtful," resident Gretchen Thomas said "We want to have a chance to fix this ourselves The sun will burn our yards up," said Ryan Langton A closer look at some of the neighborhood's sidewalks highlights the city's safety concerns with roots breaking through the concrete and creating a tripping hazard "Some sidewalks do pose a safety problem no one is doubting that," Langton said "My sidewalk for instance is only a quarter of an inch lifted on one side so why does my 30-year-old tree that I have cared for why does it have to come down?" Ashley Simmons said you're going to have your trees removed but don't worry we're going to do you a favor you're going to pay half of that,'" Langton said city officials said the proposal is "consistent" with the handling of similar issues in other areas and to update 54 Americans with Disabilities Act ramps which range from $380 for a small tree to $970 for a medium tree and $1,985 for a large tree Langton said he would need to pay to remove a medium-sized and a large tree the city also determined that 147 trees "would probably cause damage within the next five years" and wants those trees removed as well the city of Layton offered to pay half of the removal fee if residents opt in now the city gave residents the option to save money by removing most of the tree and only paying for the city's contractor to take out the stump "That'll cost me $500 but for me in this situation I would rather reinforce the sidewalk with rebar," said Simmons who said she would rather pay to fix the sidewalk in front of her home than be forced to remove her tree residents will also be required to pay for and plant new trees from the city's "approved list." "We think the main problem is that Layton city has come in and told us what to do and is solving the problem for us We are homeowners and we wanted to have been included in a collaboration process," Thomas said "Everything that we have brought to them … has been ignored." the city plans to start removing the trees on April 1 KSL reached out to city officials for information on their stance and will post an update if a response is received LAYTON — With runs aplenty early in a high school boys baseball game between Syracuse and Layton on Tuesday no one could have imagined that Easton Hamblin’s titanic home run to right field would stand the test of time The Syracuse senior second baseman launched a two-run dinger in the top of the third inning Syracuse starting pitcher Dom Johnatakis and Layton lefty Nik Bielaczyc then matched goose eggs deep into the afternoon and Hamblin’s homer proved to be the winning margin where you couldn’t tell the players with a program — all the Lancers wore uniform No 42 — Layton dropped a 4-3 tilt to the Titans in a Region 1 tightrope “We’ve done it the last three years on April 15 to honor the day Robinson broke into the major leagues,” Layton coach Robert Ferneau said “So far we haven’t played very well in them though; we’re 1-2 Hamblin turned out to be the reason for Layton’s woes hitting a left-handed moon shot with teammate Bronx Manning on second base and one out in the third for the Titans “My approach is to think ‘oppo’ — opposite field — because that’s where pitchers have been throwing me all season Johnatakis frittered away a 2-0 lead from the first when the Lancers plated three in the second inning keyed by a two-run bloop single off the bat of catcher Tanner Neil but I went and talked to my pitching coach and fixed things,” Johnatakis said “Then I came out and dominated the rest of the game.” Manning doubled in the third and Hamblin followed with the crowning home run “Being up 4-3 was an awesome boost of confidence for my game … not trying to do too much I know I’m a better pitcher than they are at hitting,” Johnatakis said The big right-hander hurled six innings and was in and out of trouble scattering seven hits and issuing five walks just didn’t make the contact we needed to score the runs to push the tying or winning ones across,” Ferneau said “Give their pitchers credit; they kept us off balance.” Johnatakis came out after the sixth inning having thrown 110 pitches according to statistics kept in the press box 2 hitter (Fish Manning) but didn’t tell me why I came out I go out there and throw the ball,” Johnatakis said Hamblin and company couldn’t dent the scoreboard any more against Bielaczyc and reliever Andres Cedeno Hamblin had a walk and scored a run in the first the homer in the third and a single in the fifth “I wanted to make them throw my pitch; my walk was full count not chasing any bad pitches,” Hamblin said because a solo shot wouldn’t do anything at that point … get the whole team going and get us in a rhythm to score more runs than one.” where pitching prevailed in the latter innings Syracuse catcher Caleb Wilson turned pitcher and struck out Layton center fielder Carter Schoenfeld with runners on second and third to end it 1-3 Region 1) won a league game after getting swept by Davis last week 3-1) lost after taking three straight against Weber The series against Davis wasn’t us; we’ve got to get started now,” Johnatakis said Utah (KUTV) — Police in Layton responded to a domestic situation and ended up uncovering a THC distribution operation in the home where a couple and their toddler lived An officer with the Layton City Police Department reported that dispatch received multiple calls from neighbors that a very loud and physical fight was happening involving five people and had moved from inside the house to the front yard Officers on Monday night arrived at the home in the area of 2500 North and 1600 East on the fight-in-progress call where they found three individuals in the home's yard Since there were at least two involved people who were not present during which officers observed "hundreds of THC cartridges and large amounts of cash in plain view," a probable cause affidavit states Jemmings informed officers he had a handgun which was retrieved after he was placed in handcuffs Police obtained a search warrant and re-entered the home where they discovered evidence of THC manufacturing in the garage including a hot plate with evaporation marks and syringes allegedly used to fill empty cartridges The search yielded more than 1,200 THC cartridges and "large amounts of cash scattered across the house," according to the affidavit Court documents indicate the controlled substances were accessible to the defendants' one-year-old with paraphernalia found "in areas such as bedrooms and mixed into dirty laundry on the floor." The person whose bedroom allegedly contained methamphetamine was not present at the time and could not be located by police Jemmings faces an additional charge as a restricted person in possession of a firearm Bodily was booked into the Davis County Jail on suspicion of second-degree felony operation of a clandestine laboratory second-degree felony distribution of a controlled substance third-degree felony distribution of a controlled substance and third-degree felony endangerment of a child Jemmings was booked on suspicion of second-degree felony operation of a clandestine laboratory two counts of third-degree possession with the intent to distribute third-degree felony endangerment of a child and third-degree felony possession of a firearm by a restricted person Matthew Jacobson reported from Salt Lake City Utah (KUTV) — A crossing guard in Layton died in a morning auto-pedestrian crash just after ushering a group of students across Main Street The incident happened at a lighted intersection at around 8:30 a.m had just helped several kids safely cross the roadway and was on his way back to the sidewalk when a northbound vehicle approached and failed to stop Travis Lyman said the crossing guard was still in the roadway when the 60-year-old's vehicle fatally struck him A Layton Police Department officer happened to be at the intersection and witnessed the crash The officer attempted life-saving measures but the crossing guard was pronounced dead at the scene It wasn't immediately known why the driver did not stop for the crossing guard and police didn't say if any sort of impairment or distraction was being investigated as a possible contributing factor The woman is cooperating with the investigation Police didn't say if she was facing any citations or possible charges as the incident was actively under investigation though police said they all witnessed the fatal crash They were able to make it to school safely where they were being offered counseling services The Utah Highway Patrol and Clearfield Police Department are assisting in the investigation Vae View Elementary's Principal Sophia Fleming sent an email to parents of students at the school regarding the incident: 1:47 PM | Updated: 5:28 pm BY MARY CULBERTSON, MICHAEL HOUCK AND SHARA PARK, KSL TV LAYTON — A man is dead after he barricaded himself during a “domestic situation” Thursday causing three schools nearby to trigger “secure” protocol According to Lt. Travis Lyman with Layton police, the man barricaded himself at approximately 12:45 p.m. A large police presence responded near the area of 2150 N. Hill Field Road. Lyman said the barricaded man and his wife had gotten into an argument. “She had come out of the apartment, and as she exited, her husband fired some rounds through the door of their apartment,” Lyman said. A neighbor told KSL TV that at least six gunshots were heard before police arrived at the apartment complex. The rest of the complex was evacuated for safety concerns. At 2:49 p.m., Layton police and SWAT confirmed the man was found dead inside of the apartment. Officers found several bullets that went into a neighbor’s door. “We obtained a search warrant, went inside the apartment, and found him deceased inside. He’s the only one who fired any shots that we that we know of,” Lyman said. No other people were hurt, and the area was opened up. According to the Davis School District, North Ridge High School, North Layton Junior High, and Lincoln Elementary were placed on the “secure” hold during the situation. The district said the “secure” hold means outside doors were locked. This is a breaking news story. It may be updated. LAYTON, Utah — A fire broke out in an apartment in Layton Sunday morning, causing an estimated $150,000 in damage. Layton City Fire said they were called to 2-story fourplex at 1925 N. Hill Field Road around 8:15 a.m. The Hill Air Force Base Fire Department also responded to assist. The flames and smoke were coming out of the south and west windows of the ground floor. The crews were able to put out the fire within about 10 minutes, according to the department, and it did not spread beyond the initial unit. The cause of the fire is under investigation. However, the resident reportedly said they had dropped some cigarette ashes in the bedroom. Nobody was injured, but officials estimated the damage at $150,000. Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayohits radionewcastlenewsGateshead fire victim 'loved by all who met him'Tributes are continuing to be paid to 14 year old Layton Carr A 14-year-old boy who died after a fire at an industrial estate in Gateshead "was loved by all who met him" Layton Carr was found inside a building at Fairfield industrial park in Gateshead on Friday evening and died at the scene Eleven boys and three girls aged between 11 and 14 were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and released on bail over the weekend had been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and have also been bailed pending further inquiries In a statement released through Northumbria Police Layton's family said: "Layton was such a kind "From the minute he was born it was obvious the character he would turn out to be "Layton was your typical 14-year-old lad Despite his cheeky side Layton had an absolute heart of gold and would do anything for anyone A Go Fund Me page set up to support Layton's mother has so far raised more than £15,000 First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898)