Senior missionary serving in Missouri killed in lawn mowing accident
Aug 26, 2025, 6:00 AM
Elder Brent Blackburn. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
SALT LAKE CITY — A senior missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has died in a lawn mowing accident in Missouri, church officials say.
On Saturday, Elder Brent Blackburn, 68, died while operating a riding lawn mower on the grounds of the Church’s Adam-ondi-Ahman historic site near Gallatin, Missouri.
Elder Blackburn was on the side of a hill when the lawn mower overturned, according to the church’s press release.
According to the church, Elder Blackburn had been serving at the site since April 2025 with his wife, Sister Carolyn Blackburn. They are both from the Helper Utah Stake.
“Our condolences and prayers are with Sister Blackburn and their family at this difficult time. We pray that all who are affected by this will feel the peace and comfort of our loving Heavenly Father as they honor the life and faithful service of Elder Blackburn,” the church said in its press release.
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