SALT LAKE CITY — A senior missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has died after a lawnmower accident at a historic site in Missouri.

Elder Brent Blackburn, 68, of Helper, Utah, was killed this past Saturday when the riding lawnmower he was operating overturned on a side hill. He was serving with his wife, Sister Carolyn Blackburn, at the Church’s Adam-ondi-Ahman historic site, where the accident occurred.

According to Church spokesman Sam Penrod, the Blackburns began their mission in April.

"Our condolences and prayers are with Sister Blackburn and their family at this difficult time," Penrod said in a statement. "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

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