Local obituaries for Moapa Valley Mortuary

Nov 9, 2022

The Honorable Judge Mathew Paul Harter, age 56, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born April 11, 1966 in Reno, Nevada to Alan Raymond and Mary Ellen Harter. On March 2, 2002 he married Brandie Grilz in the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints Las Vegas Nevada Temple. Together they raised...

Nov 7, 2022

Ruth Sevy Shakespear, 83, passed away on November 7, 2022 in her home in Overton, NV. Ruth was born on September 27, 1939 in her parent’s living room in Panguitch, UT to Peter Ray Sevy and Inez Mayall Lister. Ruth’s family moved to Overton, NV, due to her father’s health, then later to Hurricane, UT where she graduated from...

Nov 1, 2022

Robert Albert Woolston, age 91, he died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at his home in Logandale, Nevada. He was born November 11, 1930 in Staten Island, New York to Robert Frederick and Christina Marguerite McCarthy Woolston.  On November 30, 1953 he married Irene Therese Galbis in Staten Island, New York.  She preceded...

Oct 31, 2022

Roy Arthur Blake, age 90, died Monday, October 31, 2022 at his home in Overton, Nevada.  He was born April 8, 1932 in Glennie, Michigan to Charles Edgar and Anna Alberta Antko Blake. Roy grew up in Michigan.  He served in the US Air Force before moving back to Michigan where he worked in a car manufacturing plant.  He...

Oct 30, 2022

Connie Stephens, age 60, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022 in St. George, Utah.  Connie was born on March 15, 1962 in Ogden, Utah to Steve Emerson and Marion Ruth Pontius Stephens. Connie grew up in Ogden, Utah and later moved to Moapa Valley and finally to St. George, Utah.  She enjoyed working as a Nanny for two years...

Oct 26, 2022

Robert Dale Butcher, age 83, passed away October 26, 2022 at Orem, Utah. He was born June 27, 1939 in Cedar City, Utah to Paul Franklin Butcher and Adaline Cripps. He married Georgia Frandsen on July 16, 1960 in McGill, Nevada. They were later sealed to each other and their three daughters, Tamera, Kathleen, and Bobbie, in the St....

Oct 24, 2022

John Carl Biederman, 59, passed away on October 24, 2022 at his home in Overton, NV. John was born on May 26, 1963 in Cedar City, UT to Albert Carl Biederman, Jr. and Phyllis Lawrence. John worked as a truck driver for many years for Aquatic Tubs, and just retired a year ago, and has since been working as...

Oct 23, 2022

Ronnie Spute, 77, passed away on October 23, 2022 in Moapa, NV, surrounded by his loved ones. Ronnie was born on February 15, 1945 in Overton, NV to Harry M. Spute and Louise Steve and he was raised by Jim and Flora Myers.  He attended Stewart Indian School in Carson City, NV and participated in basketball and swimming and...

Oct 20, 2022

Robert Vincent Jones, 75, passed away on October 20, 2022 in St George Utah. Bob was born on August 1, 1947 in Las Vegas, NV, to Malcom Peter Jones and Mary Marguerite Schmidt. Bob had a love for sports and coaching from a young age. After High School, Bob attended Dixie Jr College and Weber State where he met...

Oct 19, 2022

Kim Milton Hardy, 74, lost his battle with cancer on October 19, 2022 at his home in Mesquite, NV.  Kim was born on August 8, 1948 in Overton, NV to Vernon Milton Hardy and Leathra Leavitt. Kim was raised in Mesquite, NV where he worked along side his family on their ranch. He attended VVHS, where he played basketball...

Oct 19, 2022

Rodney Allen Probst, 56, passed away on October 19, 2022. Rodney was born on December 19, 1965 in New Port Beach, CA to Charles Henry Probst and Myrna Faye Bige. He was raised in Ontario by his mother and stepfather, Sonny Gardner. Rodney relocated to Echo Bay with his mom in about 1990 doing maintenance work where he also...

Oct 8, 2022

Michael Jake Nelson, 70, returned to his heavenly home surrounded by family and friends the morning of October 8, 2022. He is survived by his wife Kyna, son Michael Douglas (Zoee) Nelson. His daughter Shelbie Dawn (Mica) Leatham, grandsons Ty Martin Nelson and Zane Michael Leatham, granddaughters Kimber Lee and Claira Rose Leatham. Sisters, Maureen Ryan and Roxie Wade....

Oct 7, 2022

Lyverda F. Bowen passed away on October 7, 2022 in Hillsboro, OR. Lyverda was born on November 20, 1926 in Rexburg, ID to Thurman Chambers and Rose Flamm. She married Reece L. Bowen on November 15, 1950 in North Bonneville, WA, and they were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple, Idaho Falls, ID in April of 1965. Reece...

Oct 1, 2022

Daniel Wood Brooks, 64, passed away on October 1, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV. Daniel was born in Las Vegas, NV on December 24, 1957 to Alvin Allen Brooks and Ada Ann Leavitt. Daniel cared for his family nearly his entire life. His father died when Daniel was around fourteen, and he started working to care for his mom...

Sep 24, 2022

Ashley Nevada Bundy, 40, passed away on September 24, 2022 in St. George, UT. Ashley was born on January 24, 1982 in Las Vegas, NV to Payton Wayne Bundy and Audrey Jane Kukich.

Ashley’s favorite place to be was on Cedar Mountain with his daughter Audrey listening to Johnny Cash. Ash loved to tease, especially Audrey and...

Sep 15, 2022

Calvert Dean Charles, age 64 died Thursday, September 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  He was born January 1, 1958 in Las Vegas to Peterson and Dorothy Mike Charles.

Calvert grew up in Henderson, Nevada with two brothers and six sisters.  He had a good child hood.  He lived most of his adult life in Phoenix before...

Aug 31, 2022

Michael Dean Sanchez, 64, passed away on August 31, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV. Michael was born on September 29, 1957 in Laramie,WY to Delfino Sanchez and Cora Labato. He was a man of faith that loved his Christ, which started in his early years with his family. He would always take joy in serving and spreading the love...

Aug 31, 2022

Lyle Kump, 81, passed away on August 31, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV. Lyle was born on April 27, 1941 in Mt. Pleasant, UT to Lyle Kump and Val Brotherson Kump. After Lyle graduated from high school, he and his friend joined the United States Army. He was stationed in Europe, and loved his time in the service. He...

Aug 31, 2022

Jeffrey Scott Swain, 52, passed away on August 31, 2022 in St. George, UT. Jeff was born on May 14, 1970 in Oakland, CA to Phil and Cathy Swain. He is the grandson of Francis and Topsy (Chappo) Swain and Joseph and Frances (Horn) Plumage. He was raised in central California where he developed a love for his home...

Aug 27, 2022

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Holly Jean Leavitt, our loving and devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Holly went home to our Father in Heaven Saturday, August 27, 2022, due to complications from diabetes. She left us while sleeping peacefully at her residence in Overton, Nevada. Holly was in her 35th year. She was born September...