Sister Alleia Atkinson completed her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the DC North Mission. Scott and Danielle Atkinson of the Arrowhead Ward, West Stake, are Alleia's parents. Sister Alleia Atkinson will report on October 27th, 12 am in the Stake Center. It is located at 100 N. Arrowhead Lane. Welcome home! Sister Atkinson's Testimony: My mission is at an end now and I want to share my testimony as I will do for the rest of my life. I know my Savior. I know He lives, I know He loves us, I know He suffered and died so we can live free of the sins we make. I know repentance is a gift we have been given through Christ. I know I can repent and be forgiven of my sins. I know My Heavenly Father lives and He wants us all to come home. I know He is involved in every detail of our lives. I know He has given us the agency to choose Him and that He can't make that decision for us. And I choose to follow Christ all the way back home to God, our loving Heavenly Father. I know we have a prophet called of God and ordained to his call. I know he is an imperfect person like the rest of us but that he guides this church in perfection, under our Savior's direction. I know, regardless of religion, we can all be disciples for Christ. And I know because I have seen it. I have loved my mission and I'm sad to go home. But my mission call is changing, I am to be a member missionary and share the gospel wherever I go. But DC and Maryland will always have a piece of my heart. I love you❤

Volunteers are needed on Saturday, October 12 from 8-10:00 am to help with the restoration of the historic Relief Society House on Willow Street in Mesquite. All materials and tools are provided; just wear your work clothes. The drywall needs repairing and other small repair jobs inside need to be made. The building now has power which will allow more electric tools to be used. The wood floor also needs some repairing. Other recent projects were replacing the joints and flooring in the kitchen, sanding kitchen cupboards and window frames, patching outside plaster and scraping the paint on the outside eves of the house. The house was built in 1928 by volunteers. The money came from the Relief Society of sisters who made quilts and sold them in Las Vegas. They grew cotton and took it to the cotton factory in Washington City, Utah, where they traded it for the fabric to make the quilts. To preserve the house, it was moved across the street to city property on January 28, 2022, and restoration work has been progressing, but it is all done by volunteers and members of the historical committee. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Wes Carter is overseeing the restoration and when restored it will be open for tours and used for meetings and events.

On September 30, 2024, a piece of our hearts left this earthly life. Johnny Todd Leavitt (53) was born December 11, 1970. He was the first child of Johnny Kay and Velma Lynn Leavitt. From a very young age, Todd was a daredevil. He always wanted to go fast. He built bike ramps, rode 3 wheelers, and terrorized the streets of Bunkerville with his buddies, Corey and Mike. These two friendships would last a lifetime. In school, he excelled in football and helped his team win a state championship. Friday nights after a ballgame, Todd and Sam would jump in the truck and head out to deer camp. He loved hunting and was taught by the best. Todd enjoyed auto body. He always had the coolest cars and loved a racing challenge. Todd and Cord could always find trouble. They were either jumping cars or throwing gas bombs off Kitty Cat Bridge. Todd married Stacy Dawn McLendon on January 13, 1990. They had 2 children, Nikia Dawn and Jonathon Yates. His son inherited his need for speed. Todd could be found taking his family to watch J.Y. race motorcycles in the Wild Wild West series or supporting Nikia in her love of gymnastics. He loved his family and was a good provider and dad. They knew nothing bad could happen as long as dad was around. He taught his children to love the important things in life. Todd wore many hats. He worked construction for a while and often brought his kids in to ride on the heavy machinery. He also fueled and serviced the radio tower in Bunkerville a job he loved that took him to the mountains every weekend. Todd was born to be a mechanic. From a very young age, he would follow our dad around soaking up all the knowledge he would need to be master of his trade. He enjoyed working along the side of Landon and Larry at John’s Diesel for many years. Todd loved to explore. He knew every mine and back road around the valley. He put lots of miles on his razor taking family and friends on adventures. He also had a love for the lake. Every chance he got he would take his boat and whoever wanted to go on an awesome trip of racing and showing off his water skills. He was never afraid to teach someone how to do something new or to let the kids drive. Todd had the gift of gab. Friends would come to the shop just to talk and catch up. Todd had some awesome friends that always lent a listening ear or would go on a cruise with him. We know he loved them dearly. Blaine Hardy, Jay Tobler, Russ (dad) Graves, Jay Sommerville, Dave Adams, Ron Leavitt, Val Woods, and Jeff Mikelson. We will miss his stories, but our memories will last a lifetime. He is survived by Stacy Leavitt, their daughter, Nikia (Jeremy) Jocelyn, son, Jonathon Leavitt, his constant companion his dog Max, his mother, Velma Leavitt, siblings: Shaunna (Sam) Lee, Kimberly (Duane) Linge, Lorie Leavitt, Melanie (Stuart) Lee, Landon Leavitt, Larry Leavitt, Jennifer Leavitt, and Amber Leavitt. In-laws: Wayne and Loyann McLendon and Cathy and John Martinez. Brother-in-law, Shannon McLendon and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was welcomed with open arms by his dad and best friend Johnny Kay Leavitt, nephews Kayson Blake Chidester, Treyson Lake Chidester and John Danyen McLendon, his dog Vern, grandparents, Larry and Colleen Reber and John and Louise Leavitt. We are having a celebration of life for Todd on October 12, 2024, at the Bunkerville Park at 5pm. We will be serving a dutch oven dinner following the service. In true Todd fashion bring your camp chairs and dress casual. Todd didn’t like dressing up.

Richard Warren Terry passed away peacefully September 28, 2024 with his eternal companion LaRae by his side. He was born October 6,1945 in Logan Utah to Charles Richard Terry and Stella Sims. Richard was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in many callings including high priest leadership. He served an LDS mission to the Southwest Spanish-speaking mission. Richard served in the Army National Guard for 7 years. Richard's work career involved his passion for Aerospace. He was a member of the configuration design team for the Apache helicopter. September 2nd 1995 he married LaRae Dalton. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St George temple August 10th 2019. Richard is lovingly survived by his wife, five step children LaRen Rasmussen (Travis), Kim Solis, Shan Montoya, Tauna Carver, and George Cale Worley (Heidi). 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren, sister Carolyn Butters (Terry). He was proceeded in death by his father, his mother and his stepfather Al Long. Richard was the fun Grandpa who always found new things to do for the kids of all ages. You could always find him outdoors either in the yard or his shop. Funeral services will be held Thursday 11:00 a.m. in the Bunkerville second ward in Bunkerville Nevada viewing will be held Wednesday October 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 and a viewing 9:30 to 10:45 prior to funeral services on Thursday

Kathleen Hiatt Francis, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted homemaker, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, in St. George, Utah. She was 69 years old. Born on January 25, 1955, to her father Bernell Rich Hiatt and her mother Helen Maud Neeley in Heber City, Utah, Kathy grew up surrounded by love and family values. She married James Francis on March 18, 1983, in the Salt Lake City Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Together, they built a beautiful life, first in Morgan, Utah, and later in Mesquite, Nevada, where they raised their family. Kathy was a proud member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and lived her faith daily through her kindness, positivity, and dedication to her family. She found great joy in her role as a mother, cherishing her children’s accomplishments and always offering words of encouragement. Her love for her children and grandchildren was unconditional, and she delighted in spending time with them. Known for her many talents, Kathy enjoyed cross-stitching and sewing, often creating beautiful pieces that will be treasured by her family. She was also an avid sports fan, particularly when it came to her beloved Utah Jazz. Her home was filled with warmth, love, and laughter. Kathy is survived by her children Amanda, Steve, Mike (Jessica), and Jamie (Jason), who will continue to carry her legacy of love and strength. She is now joyfully reunited with her husband, James, and rests peacefully in paradise.

Sister Kiera M. N. Davis will serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will be in the Panama City, Panama Mission speaking Spanish. Kiera will start her home MTC on October 28th and will report to the Mexico Missionary Training Center on November 6th. Amy and Kai Davis of the Spanish Branch, West Stake, are Kiera's parents. Sister Kiera M. N. Davis will be speaking on October 20, 10:30, in the Stake Center. The Stake Center is located at 100 N. Arrowhead Ln.

If you're interested in sending your youth ages 16-18 on this testimony building adventure, or just interested in learning more, fill out this form! We can't give a specific travel date until we know if we'll have enough interested youth to fill up a bus.  We need this form back no later than OCT 10! so please fill it out ASAP so you don't forget!  Possible travel dates: July 21 - July 30  June 16 - June 25 June 2 - June 11 (this will be the option if we can't fill a bus from just Mesquite, we'll invite the mesquite youth to join our already scheduled June 2 youth adventure) Do you have questions? Email Becky Kelly at cumorahtours@gmail.com or text at 702-354-9199 This is an educational opportunity, but it is NOT associated with church https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLScXzNOy9UCPHRBauCAhKBrdbXQND4JhG3cv9hGpbGAwcughvQ%2Fviewform%3Fvc%3D0%26c%3D0%26w%3D1%26flr%3D0%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1SCas0P46KuMRhE6BtXKB17CBm1W9kJHssvHmHOlLPICuNWBmR3ika7wA_aem_uwmjLTIwmL-YRdkh9PLGFg&h=AT2zKweN9BwXyBDYHhHCt8CimiuwbJi7LVnGprX5_esYmTfxpdopjErGwxNYsoSoggWk42VaGFXnClm2UD59iXljDHp8ehJL3b5TSqeF3jFHVq7ujAHCks93Gamk3c6_9A&__tn__=H-R&c[0]=AT1NOAk_8nY3E42-4RafRYHCC_dkqa3MpGefxPn9iTOu0S1KVXcnjGaUdyieQL53zHAL-YdnAzM0HUYy0wzk_I16tAxuAU8ESJc_Hgtv4Sed_0Uq69ya0w4ADTrIpTunaBB3tn_Kfjlpv-e2KJH30Y1G-vGyZCvMQBPhX0Gtg3M5lK0

On Thurs, Sept 12, 2024, the Mesquite East Stake Relief Society held a fireside in conjunction with President Nelson's 100th birthday. He said he has no need for presents, but what he'd really like is for each of us to reach out to the one by finding ways to love and serve one another. The wife of each of our bishops was invited to speak and share her insights and testimonies of service. They each shared experiences they've witnessed in their wards. They shared how service has impacted their lives and their families. They encouraged us to seek for opportunities to serve, to say yes to callings that might seem intimidating, and continue to search for the one who needs encouragement and love. We were also blessed to hear from our stake president, President Toone. He shared how service had directly impacted his family and his ancestors and shared his testimony with us. We were spiritually fed and then we had desserts! It was a wonderful evening for the sisters of our stake to gather together and feel the Spirit.

The East Stake Primary had an activity September 9th. As the children came in, they met with Joseph Smith, who told them about his experience getting and translating the plates. Then explain to them that they will be meeting other people who were in the books he translated. The children went on to meet Nephi and heard his story of traveling in the wilderness and receiving the Liahona. The children then were able to make a Liahona. They went onto meet the brother of Jared and heard his story of making the boats and how God asked him to solve the problem of not having light in the boats. He explained how at his suggestion God touched rocks and they glowed. The children then were able to make boats, with corks on each side and filled them with glowing rocks.

Emilio Esteban Casias our beloved son, youngest brother, grandson, uncle and unconditional friend to all, tragically transitioned to his next journey on September 3rd, 2024. Emilio was born on June 29, 2006 in Englewood, CO to Roberta Franco (mother) and Steve Casias (father). He leaves behind three sisters Erica (Juan) Franco, Tanei Franco, Kiara Casias and two brothers David (Kristy) Franco and Stevie Casias Jr. He also leaves 3 nieces, 1 nephew and his adored Nana Liz Herrera. He was preceded in death by his grandpa Robert Franco and brother Isaha Casias. Emilio was affectionately known as “Little Big Brother” with a soft heart and a protective nature that made those around him feel safe and cherished. His ability to bring laughter to any situation was a gift. He always knew how to make you smile and lifted spirits with his humor. Emilio loved deeply and unconditionally, always making sure those close to him felt safe and valued. Emilio had a deep love for music, and nothing made him happier than singing Bruno Mars songs. His voice was as warm and lively as his personality and he never missed a chance to share it with those he loved. One of his greatest joys was being the best uncle and the bond he shared with his nieces and nephews was filled with endless love and unforgettable moments. His family will forever cherish the impact he made on their lives. A service to celebrate Emilio’s life will be held on Saturday September 14 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Viewing from 1:00 to 2:00 and funeral service will be at 2:00 with burial to follow at the Mesquite City Cemetery (Hardy Way). May he rest peace.