Linda Dewey, Natalie Graves and Margaret Oldroyd Wayne County, UT Obituary News: Southern Utah Community Mourns Three Women Taken in a Heartbreaking and Senseless Act of Violence

The quiet, close-knit communities of Torrey and Lyman, Utah, are grappling with an unthinkable tragedy following the loss of three beloved women: Margaret Oldroyd, 86, Linda Dewey, 65, and **Natalie Graves, 34. In a series of events that has shattered the peace of the south-central Utah desert, these three women—each a pillar of her family and community—were taken in a sudden and senseless act of violence. The news has sent a shockwave through the region, turning a landscape known for its “awe-inspiring beauty” into a site of collective mourning and profound reflection on the fragility of life.

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Voices of the Community: Remembering Margaret, Linda, and Natalie

Margaret Oldroyd was a fixture of Lyman, remembered by neighbors as “the sweetest woman you’d ever meet.” A woman who found joy in the simple beauty of her neatly manicured lawn and flowers, Margaret was a familiar face at the local grocery store and a devoted member of her church. Her kindness was legendary; she was the type of neighbor who would bring a homemade cake just to say thank you.

Linda Dewey and her niece, Natalie Graves, shared a bond that was cemented in their love for the Utah outdoors. They were family members who found peace on the trails used mostly by locals. Their husbands, who eventually found them near the trailhead after they failed to return from a hike, describe a loss that is as vast as the desert they loved. Linda and Natalie represented the spirit of adventure and the deep familial roots that define Wayne County, leaving behind a legacy of love and shared memories that their families will carry forever.

A Region United in Grief and Resilience

As the legal process begins for the individual apprehended in Colorado, the focus of Southern Utah remains on supporting the families left behind. The swift response from multi-state law enforcement brought a quick resolution to the search, but the healing process for the residents of Torrey and Lyman is only just beginning. This heartbreaking post serves as a tribute to three lives lived with grace and taken far too soon. We hold the Oldroyd, Dewey, and Graves families in our deepest thoughts and prayers, standing with them as they navigate this dark valley and hoping they find some measure of peace in the outpouring of love from a community that will never forget them.