Klint Dudley Frehner, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great‑grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, in Mesquite, Nevada, surrounded by the love of his family. Klint was born on December 26, 1944, in the old Mesquite Hospital—now the Virgin Valley Museum—to Mary Leavitt and Fenton Frehner. The seventh of eleven children, he grew up rooted in the values of hard work, faith, service, and devotion to family, principles that shaped every

Sister Nataly Martinez has begun her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will serve in the Mexico, Mexico City East Mission. May 6, 2026 she started Home Missionary Training and left to the Mexico City MTC on May 14th. Sister Martinez is the daughter of Yazmin Ochoa. Nataly belongs to the Mesquite Vistas Ward, East Stake.

Mesquite Nevada West Stake Dear Sisters, I wish all you sisters a happy Mother’s Day. My own mother played such a vital role in my life and I will forever be grateful for her. You sisters are the ultimate creation of our Heavenly Father. And on this day I honor you, all that you stand for and for the role you play in God’s work and glory. We all are blessed to have you in our lives. You truly are one of the greatest gifts our Father has blessed his heavenly family with. I hop

The trek the West Stake is having on July 8th-11th, on the hills above Cedar City has a fireside planned. The fireside is for all youth and their parents, the Ma & Pa’s and the committee helpers on May 31, at 6:00 pm at the stake center. Pioneer clothing is optional.

Jerry Lee Reese, age 69, of Mesquite, Nevada, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, in Provo, Utah, surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born on February 18, 1957, in St. George, Utah, to Kenley Reese and Darlene Reese. From a young age, Jerry was adventurous, curious, and full of life. He had the heart of an explorer and the soul of a free spirit — independent, full of stories, and happiest when there was open country ahead of him. J

Sister Nayeli Andrade returned from serving an honorable mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Canada Montreal Mission. Sister Nayeli Andrade will speak on May 10, 2026, 1:30 PM, in the Whipple Chapel. It is located at 121 Whipple Way, Mesquite, NV. Esteban and Erica Andrade of the Summer Crest Ward, East Stake are Nayeli's parents. Welcome home!

Bishop Gaosi Fiso First Counselor Bevan Orme Second Counselor Tim Mitchell

Lorie Lee Dominguez born February 15th, 1975, in St. George, Utah to Velma and Johnny Leavitt. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Joining into the arms of our Heavenly Father, her Father Johnny & Brother Todd on Thursday April 23rd.She was married to Bartlett Stephenson February 1992 creating her first two children Dylan Dominguez & Tiffani Dominguez. Later remarried Juan Dominguez creating her following four children: Juan Dominguez Jr., Jazmyn Dominguez, J

“Today we celebrated with the seniors in the West Stake. It is their final fast Sunday as a senior so we had a Break The Fast dinner and devotional. What amazing youth we have. It will be awesome to see what the future holds. “ by Andrea Tilton Stake YW President

The Mesquite Days Mayor's breakfast, May 2, 2026. The cooking was done by Mayor Whipple, East Stake President Toone, West Stake President Hollingshead, some wonderful Sisters and Elders.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Arthur William “Bill” Sessions, who left this world peacefully at the age of 83 in his cherished home in Bunkerville, Nevada, on April 27, 2026. Bill was born on March 8, 1943, in Marysville, Utah, to Arthur George Sessions and Anna Laura Rasmussen. Growing up in a small town, he developed a spirit of kindness and determination that would carry him throughout his life. On November 18, 1967, he married the love of his life, Gloria

Sister Kiera Davis has served her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Kiera will return home on May 6, 2026, after serving in the Panama Panama City Mission. Sister Kiera Davis will speak on Mother's Day, May 10th, 11:00 AM in the Stake Center. It is located at 100 N. Arrowhead Ln., Mesquite, Nevada. Kai and Amy Davis of the Spanish Branch, East Stake are Kiera's parents. Welcome Home!

We had the four new sister missionaries in our home. We are so blessed to have them. The spirit is so strong with them. They are ready to teach our friends! Invite your friends to meet with you and them. The gospel is true, always has been and always will be!

Church Newsroom In advance of the upcoming general conference leadership session (April 2, 2026), The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced upcoming adjustments to the Sunday class meeting schedule to support members in their efforts to be lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. The adjustments will strengthen gospel learning in homes and congregations throughout the world. Beginning September 6, 2026, the alternating weekly schedule f

This morning for the Sunday morning session of general conference, Joey and Karen Bowler was gracious enough to host a watch party! Many of the YSA kids that weren’t gone showed up and had a phenomenal experience as they were fed spiritually and physically! Thank you Brother & Sister Bowler for taking care of the YSA!

Scott Hafen, 57, of Mesquite, Nevada, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 31, 2026, in St. George, Utah. Scott was born to loving parents Gary Bowler Hafen and Monta Louise Woods Hafen on October 28, 1968, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Quickly after his birth Scott had to be flown by his father along with his doctor to Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Scott was a go getter from the start and loved being around people. Scott put this outgoing personal

Virgin Valley History Discovery Day was held March 2, 2026, 1 at Heritage Park. Many local history displays were inside while outside there was food to taste and skills to practice, demonstrations and activities for children – Panning for gold, horseback rides, petting bunnies and baby goats or getting dunked in the water tank if the ball hit the target, hoop rolling as pioneer children, or watch branding irons heated and your initial burned into wood. The VFW presented the f