All Obituaries

Michael Lynn Merket, 70, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2022 at his home in Panaca, Nevada. Mike lived a thousand lives in one. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah he was the oldest of five brothers. He had a rambunctious childhood, complete with hopping trains and leading school protests. In the 1970s, Mike lived an exciting bachelor life where he trained as a hairdresser and excelled in martial arts. He received his black belt in Tang Soo Do and won the 1979 Nevada state martial arts...

Born in Portland, Oregon, Marilyn passed away peacefully in her home in Pioche, Nevada. Marilyn enjoyed the small-town community life, including over the years volunteering her time at the Chamber of Commerce and the Mormon Church Relief Society. She loved crocheting and made hundreds of baby blankets, afghans, and dolls, and won many prizes for her entries in Fairs around the area. She is survived by her husband, Whitney Cude Jr.; siblings, Lauren, Paul, Becky, Mark, Jim, Peggy, and...

   Robert Thomas Clay, 82, passed away on December 19, 2021 peacefully in his home in Panaca NV. He was the oldest child of Vernon James Clay and Ester Peterson Clay. He was born in Bend Oregon and spent part of his childhood there before moving to northern Utah, where he spent most of his school years. On March 25, 1960 he married the love of his life, Birthe Thomsen.    Robert worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 10 years before finding a career with the Nevada...

Ann Cheeney Looney passed away December 19, 2021 with her family by her side. Ann was born June 4, 1948 in Pioche, Nevada to Bill and Leona Cheeney. Ann was the youngest of six children. Ann was raised in Pioche. Ann married Larry Ewell and together they had three children: Nita Lamb, Launa Chouquer, and Guy Looney. They later divorced. Ann married Doug Looney in 1974.They moved their family to Alamo, Nevada. In 1990 Ann and Doug divorced and she moved to Florida until health issues brought...

Clifford Leon Bach, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2021. Cliff was born on November 4th, 1946, in Las Vegas, NV to George and Opal Bach. He is survived by his loving wife and partner of 30 years, Jacque along with daughters Angela (Eric) Alvarez of Cold Creek, and Willow (James) Bennett of Belgrade, Montana, sister Teresa (David) Moore along with numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. Cliff graduated from Bishop...

Lynn Richard Dangerfield, 73, of St. George, Utah, died Monday Dec. 6th, 2021, of natural causes.   He was born August 18th, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Richard Lawrence and Ruth Lillian Carlson Dangerfield. He graduated Granger High School class of 1966. He graduated from BYU with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and received his Master of Arts in Social Work from the University of Utah. He served a Spanish speaking mission in Mexico City, Mexico for The Church of Jesus Christ...

On November 16th, 2021, June Taylor decided to adjust her wings and call upon her guiding angels to take her home to be with the Lord. June was an amazing woman who worked hard her entire life and never cared about taking credit for her accomplishments. She struggled throughout most of her life but she kept going and found her calling by being a Field Representative for Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for many many years. During that time she helped countless individuals either by...

Deacon Patrick FitzSimons went home to Jesus on November 13th, 2021, at the age of 67. Pat was born to Ben and Anne FitzSimons on December 7th, 1953, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He was the youngest of four children and doted on by family and many family friends. He excelled in school and was an avid soccer player whether it was a pickup game in the street or a pro-team tryout. At 17 Pat left Belfast for New York leaving his family and country to begin a new life in America. He joined the...

Nels A. Jacobson, 78, passed away November 11, 2021, with his family by his side in Provo, Utah. Nels was born July 6, 1943 in Harvey, Illinois, to Carmie and Lorraine Jacobson.  Nels served in the United States Navy during Vietnam as an aircraft mechanic.  In the late 1960s, Nels moved out west to start a family and begin working as a structural Ironworker.  Nels worked on and oversaw large projects in Southern Nevada until his retirement.  Nels loved all manner of...

Frank Michael Emerine peacefully passed away on October 9, 2021, at the age of 75, at his home in Pioche, Nevada. His battle with cancer in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Mike came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. Mike was born on May 19,1946 to Frank Lee Emerine & Estella Gomez in Caliente, Nevada. Mike graduated from Tintic High school located in Eureka, Utah on May 28, 1965. Shortly after graduation, Mike enlisted...