Local obituaries for Moapa Valley Mortuary

Oct 23, 2023

Carl Richard Markle, 82, passed away on October 23, 2023 in his home in Logandale, NV. Carl was born on November 16, 1940 in Los Angeles, CA to James Claris Markle and Susan Alric. Carl grew up learning how to fish on Manhattan Beach Pier, always accompanied by his loyal dog, Lady. Carl left high school early...

Oct 22, 2023

Paul Risk, a groundbreaking science communicator and interpreter whose work in the classroom and beyond inspired people around the nation to love and appreciate the outdoors, died Sunday at his home in Nacogdoches. He was 86.

Risk had been in declining health in recent months but continued to produce his bi-weekly Field and Forest Facts column until...

Oct 21, 2023

Alice Mabel Williams, age 93, died Saturday, October 21, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  She was born July 17, 1930 in Greenville, Pennsylvania to Lawrence Paul Sr. and Edna Ellen Simpson Kellar.  On June 21, 1971 she married Shelby John Williams in Overton, Nevada.  He preceded her in death on October 26, 2011. Alice grew up in Greenville before...

Oct 19, 2023

Lorraine Benn, 68, passed away on October 19, 2023 in St. George, UT. Lorraine was born on September 25, 1955 in Caliente, NV to Lloyd E. Benn and Lillian Samson. Lorraine had a fun and bubbly spirit and was the life of the party. She could get along with anyone, and made many friends in her life. She loved...

Oct 11, 2023

Michael “Mike” J. Perisho was called to Heaven on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.  He was born on October 6, 1945 in Decatur, Illinois to Earmel and Frances Powers Perisho. Mike spent his formative years in Paris, Illinois.  In 1964 he enlisted in the United States Army serving in Korea and England.  He received his training as an...

Oct 11, 2023

Delacy Jo Peterson, age 28, returned to our loving Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 where she was reunited with her dad. She was born to Kristin Delacy and Mark Verl Peterson on December 27, 1994 in Las Vegas, NV. Her big brother Jaden was so excited to have a baby sister when she was born.

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Oct 10, 2023

Iola Sue Tanner, age 79, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  She was born September 2, 1944 in Las Vegas to Richard Fay and Iola Prisbrey Perkins.  On February 14, 1976 she married Stephen Richard Tanner in Overton, Nevada.  He preceded her in death on December 8, 2014. Sue lived most of her life in Overton.  ...

Oct 1, 2023

Barbara Whitmore

Barbara Jo (Bobbie Jo) Whitmore, age 84, died Sunday, October 1, 2023 at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada.  She was born March 16, 1939 in Trinidad, Colorado to Joseph Bubnic and Barbara Ann McKeown. Barbara grew up in Trinidad, graduating from Trinidad High School in 1957. She lived in the majestic mountains of Colorado...

Sep 24, 2023

Louis René Long, age 92, died Sunday, September 24, 2023 at his home in Overton, Nevada. He was born June 21, 1931 in Los Angeles, California to Louis Locher Jr. and Ellen Melissa Shurtliff. Later, his mother married Earl Long and Lou took his last name. After his mother’s untimely death, he lived with his aunt and uncle, Lester...

Sep 23, 2023

Mildred June Parkinson died peacefully on September 23, 2023, in Lehi, Utah, from natural causes. She was 81.

June grew up in Parowan, Utah, the youngest daughter of Joseph Victor and Vera Wood Decker. She knew what she wanted early in life, and married Zeldon Eugene “Parky” Parkinson at the tender age of 17. Gene served in...

Sep 19, 2023

Paula Ann Simmons, age 80, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at her home in Overton, Nevada surrounded by family members.  She was born September 5, 1943 in Las Vegas to Paul Douglas and Loma Barnum (later Arnold) Harmon.  On November 2, 1962 she married Charles Vay “Charlie” Simmons in N. Las Vegas.  They were later sealed in the St....

Sep 19, 2023

Wilma Virgie Mann, age 88, died Monday, September 18, 2023 in Mesquite, Nevada.  She was born March 18, 1935 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to John Davis Wheeler and Willie Bee Watterson.  On March 27, 1953 she married Walter Dale Mann in Bakersfield, CA.  He preceded her in death on July 17, 2023. Wilma grew up in Bakersfield where she graduated...

Sep 15, 2023

John Warren Lyon, age 72, died Friday, September 15, 2023 at his home in Overton, Nevada.  He was born October 8, 1950 in Overton to Warren McLachlan and Dorothy Bowman Lyon.  On August 23, 1974 he married Monique Lorraine Corriveau in Overton.  On September 22, 1978 they were sealed in the St. George LDS Temple. John lived most of...

Sep 12, 2023

Armando Hernandez, age 60, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in St. George, Utah.  He was born September 11, 1963 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico to Jose and Consuelo Zavala Hernandez.  On January 17, 1990 he married Donna Jean Holmes in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Armando grew up in Moapa, Nevada.  He lived in many places before settling in Mesquite,...

Sep 12, 2023

Elwyn Lawrence Robinson, age 84, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at his home in Alamo, Nevada.  He was born May 28, 1939 in Las Vegas, Nevada to V.L. and Reva Sharp Robinson.  On November 27, 1959 he married Margie Kae Cox in Las Vegas, Nevada.  They were later sealed in the St. George LDS Temple.

Elwyn grew...

Sep 12, 2023

Hugh Allen Ward, age 85, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  He was born February 9, 1938 in McLean County, Kentucky to John Henry and Ollie Lou Kittinger Ward.  On October 31, 1996 he married Jana Runnion in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Hugh grew up in Calhoun, Kentucky where he graduated as the valedictorian of...

Sep 6, 2023

William Boerum “Bill” Weed, age 91, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in La Canada, California.  He was born July 27, 1932 in Simsbury, Connecticut to William Boerum Sr. and Mattie Paine Weed.  On June 16, 1956 he married Alberta Ruth Berry in Escondido, California.  She preceded him in death on December 5, 2019. Bill spent his first 15 years...

Sep 4, 2023

Alejandrina Huerta De Ramirez, 73, passed away on September 4, 2023 in her home in Moapa, NV. Alejandrina was born on May 24, 1950 in Villanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico to Salvador Huerta and Maria Concepcion Romo. She was raised on a ranch where she helped her father raise all sorts of animals. She learned to work hard and to be...

Aug 31, 2023

Harper Iris and Tatum Timothy Touchstone made an early entry into this world on August 31, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Sadly, it was just too early.  While mom and dad prayed for a miracle they slipped away too soon.  Harper passed away on August 31 while Tatum stayed a bit longer until passing on September 1, 2023. Heartbroken...

Aug 29, 2023

Judith Ella Doney Empey, 82, passed away on August 29, 2023, in Las Vegas, NV, from complications brought on by Alzheimer’s and dementia. She was attended by family at the time of her passing and will be greatly missed.

Judy was born on Tuesday, November 19, 1940, to Loris Doney and Jean Elrose...