All Obituaries

William Douglas Franks   William Douglas Franks, age 85, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in Mesquite, Nevada.  He was born June 11, 1937 in Los Angeles, California to Williams Douglas and Edwina Baldwin Franks.  On May 14, 1960, he married Diane Veronica Kvietkus in Bridgeport, CA, she preceded him in death on September 15, 2014. William grew up in Santa Monica, CA and joined the United States Army.  He attended Cal Poly where he received his Bachelor’s...

Edward A Taylor Obituary Edward Alvin Taylor was born on January 21, 1954, in Vernal, Utah to William Alvin “Cotton” Taylor and Lucille Huff Taylor. Living in Jensen, Utah he was able to roam the area playing all the games of children who spent their days outside. He went to Jensen Elementary School, Ashley Valley Junior High and Uintah High School graduating in 1972. As a teenager Ed became very interested in horses and competing in AQHA youth shows. Ed and his mother traveled...

Carole Mae Starks Carole Mae Starks, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023 in St. George, Utah. She was born on June, 13 1939, in Beaver Utah to Lola Mae Marquardson & Cecil Wright, then later gained Phil Roberts as her forever step-father.  She met and married the love of her life, Lyle Starks, on January 18, 1958.  Shortly after her first born son, Jeffrey was born, soon after, they had 4 more children together. Carole loved being a homemaker, it was one of her...

L. Craig Williams L. Craig Williams, 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Desert Springs, Arizona on January 20, 2023.Craig was born on February 3, 1950 in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, and moved to the United States when he was 17 years old, later becoming an United States Citizen. Craig was loved dearly by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all those who knew him. He was an incredible contractor, building many homes in the Southern Utah area, Desert Springs...

It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of Ronnie Lee Martensen, age 77, January 18th 2023.  Ronnie was born to Elmer E and Audrey M (Smith) Martensen, on October 27th 1945 in Lake Wilson, Minnesota.  He was the youngest of 3 sons. After graduating high school in 1963, Ronnie enlisted in the United States Army where he served time in Vietnam and Germany.  When Ronnie completed his enlistment with the U.S. Army, he reenlisted with the U.S. Air Force...

David Neil Anderson continued his eternal adventure on January 11, 2023 with his family by his side.  David was born August 24, 1931 at his grandfather’s home in the community of Enoch, Utah to Roland J. and Ellen Chaffin Anderson.  He was the third son of ten children. He was raised in the Enoch Valley, kicking sunflowers while riding Old Harold, and hitching the cart to the donkeys. He spent hours going from one side of the valley to the other with his four brothers. ...

Kevin Ells Mesquite, Nevada – Kevin Ells, 52, passed away at home on January 10, 2023, from a 14-month battle with GBM brain cancer.  He bravely fought through brain surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, pain, and the frustration of not being able to work anymore and do the things that had been easy for him. Kevin was born on August 24, 1970, in Sycamore, Illinois, to Dorlan and Doris (Fehrenbacher) Ells.  Kevin married Sue on 12-13-14 in Las Vegas, Nevada and they lived in...

Mesquite, Nevada – Judith (Judy) H. Miller, 82, passed away at home, Saturday, January 7, 2023.  Judy was born January 18, 1940 in Fort Defiance, Arizona to Mulford M. Hutchinson and Loretta Aulenbach Hutchinson.  Judy married George P. Miller, August 12, 1961 in Falls Church, Virginia. As a graduate of American University, she began teaching elementary school and throughout her life remained interested in the educational development of the young.  She also worked as a...

Cynthia Louise Johnson, age 76 of Mesquite, NV passed away at home on January 6, 2023.  She was born in Cedar City, UT to Doyle R Clark and Colleen Benson Clark.  She married Roland C Higgins and later separated.  On November 9, 1991 she married Dr.  John Wayne Johnson in Jackson, WY.  They moved to Mesquite in 2003 from the Salt Lake Valley.   Cynthia will be remembered as a kind and big hearted woman.  Prior to retirement she worked for the Utah...

        Kado Cruz Perez Kado Cruz Perez of Bunkerville Nevada age 33 passed away Wednesday January 4, 2023 in St. George, Utah.  He was born January 10, 1989 in St George Utah to Adolfo and Paula Perez.  He loved growing up in Bunkerville where he enjoyed the beautiful desert landscape , the clean dry air and the open freedom offered by the surrounding Virgin Valley area.  Kado was a homebody for the most part and loved being with his friends and...