St. George City Councilman Joe Bowcutt dies unexpectedly at age 76

Long time resident and and well known St. George City Councilman Joe Bowcutt died unexpectedly Saturday morning at the age of 76.

The councilman has served as a member of the St. George City Council since 2013 and has also served on the Planning Commission, according to a statement from the city.

St. George Mayor Jon Pike, who served with Bowcutt for a number of years, said that while he had some medical issues, his death was “unexpected and shocking.”

We will update this story as more information becomes available.