All Obituaries

Lea Ann Mathews, beloved sister, mother, wife, and grandmother, died Sunday, October 13. She was 72. Lea Ann was born in Cedar City, Utah, to Frank and Portia Brinkerhoff. She was raised in Flowell, Utah, as the youngest of six children. In 1969, she married Phillip Mathews and relocated to his hometown of Panaca, Nevada, where they would raise their three children. Throughout her life, Lea Ann was an active member of the LDS church and had a strong testimony of the gospel. During the...

Margaret Louise Hendrix Wright Matesen, age 97, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2019 in St. George, Utah. She was born to Robert Peary and Gladys May Jenkins Hendrix on November 28, 1921 in Dayton, Washington. Louise married William Wright Jr. in September 1940 in Brigham City, Utah. They had two sons, Edward and Dennis Wright. Louise and Bill were later divorced. Louise married Jack C Matesen on June 1, 1948 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their son, Chris, was born two years later. This...

John Milton Wadsworth, 86, passed away at his home in his beloved Panaca town on September 28, 2019.  He was born in Cedar City, Utah on January 1, 1933 to Lafe and Dollie Wadsworth.  He grew up in Panaca, Nevada, working on the family ranch.  After high school, John worked in various mines until he volunteered for the draft during the Korean War.  He served for 2 years in the German Occupation Force as a tank driver and mechanic.  Upon returning home from Germany,...

Angela Mary Kay Gordon Wright passed away on August 9, 2019 in Caliente, NV. She was born on September 15, 1962 in Denver, CO. Angie married Norman Wright on January 30, 1988 and they settled their family in Alamo, NV. She enjoyed boating, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Early in life she worked as a bartender and waitress, but her favorite job title was mother and grandmother. She played softball and was involved in her community. Angie is survived by her...

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Richard Arnold Barr, 81, unexpectedly passed away on July 17, 2019 in St. George, UT.  He was born on May 8, 1938, to Jasper L. and Myla H Barr in Salt Lake City, UT.  He was one of 8 children.  He finished high school in Salt Lake and then joined the US Army.  He was honorably discharged in 1960.  He married his sweetheart Janice Nickell Barr that same year on November 26th in Panaca, NV.  Their marriage was later sealed...

Emilio Brocke AKA - Eli Anthony passed away peacefully at his home on July 11, 2019 at the age of 68. Eli was born in Panama and came to the United States as a young child. He was a devoted Roman Catholic. He served as an altar boy in his younger years.  As a young man he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war.  Eli also had a passion for martial arts and a love for the Chinese culture.  He received his black belt and teaching license from the Taiwanese...

Theodore William Fiorella, 23, of Anniston, passed away July 1, 2019 in a car accident in Nevada. Born September 21, 1995, the son of Sarah Cavender and Jeffrey Fiorella, Will was passionate about living life on his own terms as an accomplished musician, traveler and seeker. His wanderlust led him west, through Colorado, Nevada, California and Mexico, where he made many meaningful connections and friendships while discovering himself along the way. His warm and accepting nature, his quick...

Juanita (Nita) Ann Lamb age 51 passed away on June 15th 2019. Nita was born Sept 6, 1967 in Payson, Utah. She lived a short while in Eureka, Utah and a short while in Pioche, Nevada.  Her family then moved to Alamo, Nevada where Nita attended school until she graduated in 1985. After High School my mom went off to Cedar City Utah to go to Evans Beauty School. She always had a strong passion for doing hair, and her baby sister was always her experiment head. My mom was so proud of doing...

Gary E. Mills passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 2, 2019. He was born on October 4, 1942 in Fallon, Nevada to William Mills and Pauline Ash Mills. His early years were spent in Fallon, and he later moved to Las Vegas.  Gary married Bonnie Rakeman. They were later divorced while he served his country. He joined the Navy and served as a Gunners Mate on the destroyer, USS Black. After he was discharged, he met Laurel Ann Hansen. They were married on January 18, 1964. They...

Anna Laurelle Hughes, beloved mother, grand-mother, great-grand-mother, sister, friend, and music evangelist, passed away Sunday, May 5 2019 from a short battle with leukemia at the age of 84.  Laurelle was born on March 24, 1935 in Cleveland, Utah to Lawrence and Lynette (Rawlinson) Thorderson. She was sealed to Ivan Hughes on September 23, 1955. They raised 4 sons, Kevin, Keith, Craig, and Michael. Laurelle grew up in a home rich in music and song. She developed a great passion for...