Local obituaries for Moapa Valley Mortuary

Dec 8, 2023

Burton Cox, age 73, died Friday, December 8, 2023 at his home in Moapa, Nevada.  He was born January 21, 1950 in Kanab, Utah to Allen M Cox and Twila Irene Campbell. On April 23, 1982 he married Karen Lee Golfi in the Provo, UT Temple.  They had two daughters before she passed away on December 20, 1990.  On...

Dec 7, 2023

Stephen G. Sorenson, 73, passed away on December 7, 2023 in Overton, NV. Stephen was raised in Chesapeake, VA by his parents, Donald and Dorothy Sorenson. At the age of seventeen, he joined the United States Army and worked as a Still and Motion Picture Photographer before retiring with twenty years of service. Some of his notable military assignments...

Nov 30, 2023

Dewena Gayle Juarez, 84, of Overton, NV, passed away on November 30, 2023. Dewena was born on August 21, 1939 in Trenton, UT to Joseph G. Stone and Connie Orvin Stone.

She was loving wife, mother, and step-mother, and a grandmother to many. She was a loving individual and many loved her for her wonderful personality and...

Nov 29, 2023

Aletha Ellen Tom, 77, of the Moapa River Indian Reservation, Moapa, NV, passed away on November 29, 2023, surrounded by family. Aletha was born on August 26, 1946, in Las Vegas, NV to Gan Dosak Tom and Ina Segmiller [Tom].

She was a loving mother, sister, cousin, aunt, grandmother, and a friend to many.  She was the...

Nov 29, 2023

Tony Doral Chesnut, 78, passed away on November 29, 2023 in St. George, Utah. Tony was born on October 24, 1945 in Wayne Co., Utah to Anthony Chesnut and Hazel DeLeeuw. He married Carol Nielsen on January 1, 1968 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Tony loved his family; they always came first. He treasured the time spent with...

Nov 22, 2023

Delbert Roy John, 38, passed away on November 22, 2023 in Kaibab, AZ. Delbert was born on January 3, 1985 in Las Vegas, NV to Joseph John and Lorraine Benn. At the age of six, he went to live with his aunt, Deborah Love, who raised him till he graduated high school. After high school, he worked for Standard...

Nov 15, 2023

Marilyn Joyce Wilbert, age 81, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at her home in Overton, Nevada. She was born on March 9, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Otto Schmidt and Jennie Hendrickson. She married James Kenneth Wilbert on December 25, 1986 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

No services will be held. The family invites you to leave a...

Nov 6, 2023

Timothy Milo Clark, age 76, died Monday, November 6, 2023 in Mesquite, Nevada.  He was born May 31, 1947 in Warren, Ohio to Leonard and Eleanor Ely Clark.  He was in a relationship with Virginia Acosta for over fifteen years before they made it official and were married on February 25, 2006 in Reno, Nevada.

Tim grew...

Nov 5, 2023

Kent Louis Hansen, 66, passed away on November 5, 2023 in the mountains near Rachel, NV. Kent was born on April 4, 1957 in Richfield, UT to Gary Ladd Hansen and Arva Dawn Anderson. He married Linda LaVern Strong on December 30 1975 in Saint George Utah. The pride of his life, Tonia Tsosie, daughter, was born on January...

Nov 3, 2023

Nordene Mildred Allen, age 84, died Friday, November 3, 2023 at her home in Overton, Nevada.  She was born November 10, 1938 in Onsted, Michigan to Eugene Alonzo and Nellie Viola Schrock Mills.  In 1958, she married Juan Parra Nevarez in Ponders Corner, Washington.  They had five children before Juan passed away.  She later married Theresa “Terry” Kay Allen....

Nov 1, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Michael Pierce Jr., a beloved son, brother, and friend, who passed away on November 1, 2023 in Las Vegas Nevada. Gary's journey in this life was one filled with love, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to those he held dear.

Gary was born on September...

Oct 30, 2023

Cliff was born July 13, 1937 in Dolphin, Virginia, to Morton and Lelia Goldsberry. He entered the United States Air Force in 1955 and retired as a Technical Sergeant in 1975.  While in the Air Force, he was a Crew Chief leading a crew of mechanics in servicing aircraft in Vietnam, England, Germany, Turkey and several other countries.

Oct 30, 2023

Linda Jean Larson, age 64, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 in St. George, Utah.  She was born May 15, 1959 in St. George to Preston and Maxine Briggs Kirkham Larson. Linda grew up in Las Vegas.  She moved to Logandale, Nevada in 1980 with her mother.  While she lived with Down’s Syndrome throughout her life, she loved life.  ...

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.  ...