All Obituaries

Klee Marchant, age 82, died March 25, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born February 18, 1938, in Ogden Utah to Jesse Thomas and Reva Argen Barrow.  Klee grew up in Tracy, CA, where she met and later married Wayne Nelson Marchant for time and eternity in the Los Angeles California Temple on June 27, 1959. They were happily married 49 years until his death on December 2, 2008. Klee is also predeceased by her brother Donald J. Barrow.  Klee earned her bachelor’s degree...

David Michael Burke, age 80, died Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Mesquite, Nevada. He was born May 29, 1939 in Oklahoma to Thomas Edward and Eleanor Louise Watson Burke. He was married to Elvira Orozco, they had one child and were divorced. He later married Katherine Mary Riley on May 19, 1990. She preceded him in death on December 24, 2019. David grew up in Oklahoma. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He raised his son in the Los Angeles area, working as an electrician for...

Sione Mounga "John" Fakakovikaetau, age 81, died Saturday, March 21, 2020 in St. George, Utah. He was born March 20, 1939 in Nukunuku, Tonga to Finau and Selai Fakakovikaetau. John grew up in Nukunuko. He moved with his family to Southern California when he was thirteen. He raised his family in Southern California and relocated to Mesquite, Nevada in 2016. He enjoyed watching the news and football and time with his family. Survivors include his daughter, Katy Collier; step...

Allen Lynn Simmons, age 73, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at his home in Pine Valley, Utah. He was born October 15, 1946 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Andrew Cooper and Mary Geneva Jones Simmons. His step father Oscar Robbins, (whom Lynn considered his dad) was a very positive influence on his life. On March 13, 1965 he married Charlene Searles in Logandale, Nevada. She preceded him in death on October 3, 2006. On March 24, 2007 he married Linda Lou Odom in St. George, Utah. Lynn grew up in...

Ogla Betty Lyding, 87, passed away on March 17, 2020 in Mesquite, NV. Olga was born on July 17, 1932 in Beddington, Alberta, Canada to Stephen Konyecski and Matilda Gudheil. She married Lewis L. Lyding in Calgary, Alberta on August 30, 1957. Olga loved her life and loved the people around her. She loved to dance and taught lessons in Alberta. When Lewis met Olga, he paid for special classes to spend time with her, and they were later married. She and Lewis traveled around the world as they...

  Patricia Robson Bynum, age 86, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 in Paragonah, UT. She was born August 31, 1933 in Memphis, TN to Gerald H. Robson and Olive King Robson. On January 1, 1953, she married Joe. L Bynum in Blytheville, AR. Pat loved to travel with her late husband. She absolutely loved Elvis Presley. By her example of being a loving, compassionate and honest person, she was a great role model to her family. She moved to Mesquite in 1998. Patricia is survived by her son...

Gary Lynn McCarver, 60, passed away on March 14, 2020, in an ATV accident doing what he loved at Beaver Dam, Arizona. Gary was born on July 13, 1959 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Jerry Newman and Sherry North. To know Gary was to love Gary. He was the life of the party and lived life to the fullest. His sweet nature earned him the nickname Gar-Bear and The King Machine. He was known for putting a smile on everyone’s face with his contagious humor and infectious laugh. He was friendly and...

Dave Stuckey passed away March 10, 2020 at the Dixie Regional Hospital in St. George, UT.  Dave endured a second leg amputation and had also developed pneumonia.  The day prior to his departure, he was able to spend time in the sun and have a sip of his favorite beverage. David Carl Stuckey was born December 9, 1937 to Gustav Carl Stuckey and Kathleen “Kale” (Murray) Stuckey, along with his identical twin brother at Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge, IA.  Dave was born...

  James Reid Farrell, 83, passed away on March 8, 2020 in Mesquite, NV. Jim was born on January 18, 1937 in Spring Valley, IL to Joseph Farrell and Helen Reid. Jim married Paula Lucas on February 11, 1978 in Chicago, IL.  Jim attended and graduated from St. Bede Academy in Peru, IL. and attended Villanova University and graduated with a law degree. During this time, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Marines and served for several years. While he  was in the reserves, his unit ...

**Due to current events and concerns, Funeral Services at the Alamo Chapel have been changed to a small burial service at the Richardville Cemetery. The viewing services will still take place at the Moapa Valley Mortuary and at the Alamo Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date to honor Ruby's life. Thank you for your understanding at this time.   Ruby Hunt Perkins was born in Gunlock, UT on September 14, 1918 to James Wilson Hunt and Rozilla Pulsipher. She was the...