David Verl Reber left this life to join his loved ones on the other side on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in St. George, Utah. He was born to Ralph Verl Reber and Marilyn Anderson Reber on February 4, 1958. David lived his life in the beautiful desert settlement of Mesquite, Nevada. Despite David’s physical handicaps he could keep up with the best. He was always here and there and everywhere riding his bicycle, or riding around on the motorized shopping cart in the stores. He loved to talk and tell stories to whoever would listen. David worked at the Virgin Valley High School as a custodian and considered himself a “Bulldog” through and through. You would always see him at school functions especially ball games. He spend as much time as he could outside working in his yard, fishing in the nearby lakes and streams and enjoying the beautiful desert air. He also enjoyed watching emergency videos and visiting with the local fire department. In June of 2003 he met the love of his life, Iola Ramona, with a short courtship they married at his Uncle Derald and Aunt Vyonne’s house in Mesquite and later was sealed in the St. George Temple on November 18, 2006. David is survived by his mother, Marilyn Anderson; 2 brother’s, Darren (Erika Reber) of Cedar City, Ut. and Dallas (Eva Reber) of Mesquite, NV; 3 sisters, Debbie Torres (Mike Torres) of Cedar City, UT, Elane Thompson (Tony Thompson) of Cedar City Ut, and Nonnie (Josh Sargent) of Indian Springs, NV; and other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Reber; his wife Iola Ramona. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the Mesquite LDS Stake Center, 100 North Arrowhead Lane, followed by interment at the Mesquite Cemetery on Hillside Drive, Mesquite, NV.

Mesquite, NV – Charlene Hughes Clem, age 81, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2022 in Mapleton, UT, and joyously returned to our Heavenly Father. She was born June 19, 1941 in St. George, UT to Charles Esmond & Inez (Pickett) Hughes. She married Dennis Fredericke Clem on November 6, 1965 in Mesquite, NV and later divorced in 1987. Charlene was raised in Mesquite NV with her parents & three other siblings & later, her 2nd eternal mother & sister. She graduated from Virgin Valley High School in May 1959 after serving on the yearbook staff, FHA & choir. She left home to attend Utah State University. She was only able to attend one semester before having to return home to help take care of her younger sister & sick mother. After getting married, she lived in several cities and states while raising their five children. She held many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints & has had so much love for the gospel. She learned many traits through the years that she took in as her hobbies, from sewing, quilting, canning, cake decorating & in her final days, making hot pot holders. She loved her family very much and cherished every waking moment she had with each of them. Especially playing Phase 10 when we were all together. She took in every stray animal & her children’s friends when a home was needed as she had a heart of gold. She endured so many life trials & came out stronger than ever. Our mother was a Saint! She is survived by her children Charles (Gayla) Clem, Mesquite, NV; Martha (JD) McCoy, Mapleton, UT; Adam Clem, Mesquite, NV; Luke (Jessica) Clem, Las Vegas, NV; daughter-in-law Peggy Clem, Buckeye, AZ; 17 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren; sisters LaWanna Shakespeare, Las Vegas, NV; Dixene (Richard) Canterbury, Las Vegas, NV; Ethel (Reid) Kimura, Westminster, CA; & many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is preceded in death by her son, Dennisearl F. Clem; her brother, Elmer (Yvonne) Hughes; and her parents Charles Esmond (Inez & Nora) Hughes. Viewing will be held 9:30-10:30 am & Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, September 30, 2022 located at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center, 100 N Arrowhead Ln, Mesquite, NV 89027. Interment will be at the old Mesquite Cemetery under the direction of Star Mortuary. The family especially wishes to thank the kind care givers who helped mom during the final years of her life, especially Jessica, RN (Active Hospice); Andrea Braithwaite, aide (Bristol Hospice); Marcie Braithwaite, aide; Leslie Braithwaite, LPN (Bristol Hospice); Sarah Moore, RN (Bristol Hospice) & many others who provided loving, loyal home care for our mother. Similarly, the expert hospice care givers will be fondly remembered with love and gratitude & will forever be in our family.

ELIZABETH WINTERHOLLER PETTY OBITUARY 1955-2022 Elizabeth (Beth) Winterholler Petty passed away quietly at home in Mesquite, Nevada on September 19, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Lovell, Wyoming on May 31,1955, she was the fifth of Bert and Alys Winterholler’s seven children. She was 67 years old. In her youth, Beth was engaged in school activities, music, 4-H, cheerleading and was the best can-can dancer to come out of Big Horn County. One claim to fame was that she can-can danced for John Wayne. During her freshman year at Brigham Young University, Beth met Frank Siggard Petty and although they weren’t to date that year, they wrote to each other during the last eight months of Frank’s LDS mission. They wed soon after his return on August 11, 1976 in the Manti Temple. Beth graduated in 1977 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. In 1994, she completed a Master of Education at Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio. She earned National Professional Teaching Board Certification in early literacy. Beth’s life was filled with service to her career Army husband of 46 years, her three accomplished children, students from her 32 years of teaching school, callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, piano students, and many others, who were all touched by her life. Whether working with migrant children or with inner city students, Beth especially had a love for the disadvantaged and had a tender heart for those in need. With her husband’s career, Beth lived in and traveled the world and had a passion for people and cultures different from her own. Her career included 20 years of teaching military children at six schools in Germany and Italy. Alzheimer’s disease robbed her of the people and things she loved and enjoyed most. Beth departs this life in her eternal progression survived by her husband, Frank, her children Frank W. (Emily) of Maryland, Jessica (Jacob) Berg of Switzerland, Anthon (Melissa) of Germany, her 10 grandchildren, her siblings Kent (Roxane), Bert (Stephanie), Kathy (Joe) White, Margaret (John) Bennion, John (Donalyn), and Chris (Patrice), and a host of other relatives and friends. A special thank you to Wennifer White, Bethany Green and Mesa View Hospice staff for their loving care of Beth in the final stages of her life. Funeral services will be held October 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) at the Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary at 140 North Main Street, Hurricane, Utah. A viewing will be held the same day at the same location from 11:30 to 12:30. Burial will be at the Springdale, Utah Cemetery following the funeral. Those who are unable to attend are invited to view the service from the following link: http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/78856. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 435-635-9922. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit www.metcalfmortuary.com.

Young Single Adults new Branch President Brian Bingham with his counselors, Kenyon Leavitt and Challis Barnum.

Sister Kasity Sudweeks returns on September 21st from her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served 9 months in the Kansas Wichita mission and the final 9 months in the Chile Osorno mission. Kasity is the daughter of Clint and the late Kelle Sudweeks. Sister Kasity Sudweeks will report her mission on Sunday the 25th at 10:30 am in the Bunkerville 1st Ward, Bunkerville Chapel, 355 W. Virgin Ave. Welcome Home!

Elder Spencer Cox will return from missionary service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on September 21, 2022. He served one year in the Texas Houston East Mission and a second year in the England Leeds Mission. Elder Cox is the son of Kurt and Ronya Cox of the Mesquite 6th Ward. Elder Spencer Cox will be speaking in the Mesquite 6th Ward sacrament meeting on Sunday, September 25, 10:30 am in the Whipple Chapel, located 121 Whipple Way. Welcome Home!

Sister Savannah Cannon been called to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She'll serve in the English speaking Australia, Brisbane Mission. Sister Cannon will begin her mission on September 26th in the Home Missionary Training Center for 1 1/2 weeks, and then Provo Missionary Training Center for 2 weeks. Savannah is the daughter of Shaquel and the late James Cannon of the Bunkerville 1st Ward. Sister Savannah Cannon will speak on September 25, 2022 at 10:30 am in the Bunkerville Chapel, located 355 W. Virgin Street. Sister Cannon Testimony: I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a missionary for the church in Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I can not wait to serve and teach the people of Australia. I know that God knows me and my needs, and will be there to get me through any of my troubles. He will help me to find people that need this light in their lives, and to know that God is aware of them. I know that God answers my prayers, and is always there to give me comfort and peace, if I trust in him. I have been blessed throughout my life from following Christ and know I will continue to receive blessings and guidance. I know my family will also receive blessings.

First Counselor, Mark Baird, Branch President, Doug Flint, Second Counselor, Lynn Coates

Dearest brothers and sisters, This is just a short note to make you aware of a few upcoming events in the stake with which you may want to participate (please see the links below for more details). 1. Stake Adult Religion a. Classes are held at the Mesquite Nevada Stake Center – 100 North Arrowhead Lane. b. Classes are held on Thursdays. c. Classes begin 8 September 2022 @ 6:00 d. See attached files for class detail and topics. 2. Our annual Day of Service for Mesquite and Bunkerville . 10 September 2022 a. Virgin River Clean-Up Day – b. Meet at Hafen Park at 8:00 am (450 W. Hafen Lane), for a continental breakfast. c. See attached file for details 3. Our annual Day of Service for Littlefield and Scenic. 10 September 2022 a. Community Clean-Up Day b. Breakfast starts at 7:00 am until 9:00 am at the Dixie Power building on Old Highway 91 c. See attached file for details President Oaks taught the how and why of unselfish service: “Latter-day Saints are also renowned for their ability to unite in cooperative efforts. The Mormon pioneers who colonized the Intermountain West established our honored tradition of unselfish cooperation for the common good. Following in this tradition are our modern “Helping Hands” projects in many nations. . . Our members’ religious faith and Church service have taught them how to work in cooperative efforts to benefit the larger community. Because of this, Latter-day Saint volunteers are in great demand in education, local government, charitable causes, and countless other efforts that call for high skills in cooperative efforts and unselfish sacrifice of time and means. Some attribute our members’ willingness to sacrifice and their skills in cooperative efforts to our effective Church organization or to what skeptics mistakenly call “blind obedience.” Neither explanation is correct. No outside copying of our organization and no application of blind obedience could duplicate the record of this Church or the performance of its members. Our willingness to sacrifice and our skills in cooperative efforts come from our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, from the inspired teachings of our leaders, and from the commitments and covenants we knowingly make”. Thank you in advance for any service you are able give. With our love Mesquite Nevada Stake Presidency

The Young Single Adults are finishing off the summer right with one last swimming activity! Meet at Bunker's Pond at 6 pm for swimming and a BBQ.

Abbie "Abbe" Lee Green, age 68 of Mesquite, Nevada passed away on August 26, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family. Abbe was born in Saint George, Utah on May 7, 1954 to Don Lee and Lorena Ann Hardy Lee. She lived in Mesquite all her life and was a Virgin Valley Bulldog through and through. She was a cheerleader, a VV-ette, and held many leadership positions. After graduation, she attended Stephen Henagar Business College in Salt Lake City Utah. Abbe married Milton Andrew Green on August 26, 1975, in the Manti, Utah Temple. They later divorced. Abbe worked at the high school in different roles for 39 years and was an office manager for many years prior to retiring. She had a great love for the faculty, staff, and students at Virgin Valley High School. She retired July 31, 2021, after her battle with cancer made it impossible for her to work. Her words of advice at the end, "retire when you can and enjoy life." She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many callings. She had a strong testimony of the gospel and loved to serve those around her. She enjoyed traveling, reading, crocheting, and she loved to watch her soap operas and reality TV shows. Abbe's life revolved around her two children. She never missed an activity in which they were involved. She was always on the sidelines cheering them on. Abbe had a lot of other kids that called her "mom". She took a lot of the students and adults from the school under her wing. Some of them probably would not have graduated if it hadn't been for her constant nagging to get their homework done. Abbe is survived by her two children Randi Lee Peterson, Terry (Bethany) Green; two sisters Vicki (Doug) Waite, Mindy (Jerry) Martinsen; ten grandchildren Kamri, Kynsli, Elexa, Konnor, Sasha, Skyler, Taylor, Nayah, and Logan. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom she loved like her own children. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Bill Lee. Visitation will be held at the LDS Stake Center in Mesquite on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and again on Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 9:30-10:30 am with the funeral service starting at 11:00 am. Burial will be in the Mesquite Cemetery on Hillside Dr. We invite family and friends to leave condolences and memories on Abbe's Tribute Wall at www.starmortuary.com

Norman Evans, 79, died August 20, 2022, at his home in Mesquite, Nevada after a valiant fight against cancer. He was born in American Fork, Utah on June 9, 1943 to Lillian Eva (McDonald) and John Isaac Evans, the sixth of seven children. His high school sweetheart, Saundra Kay Boyer joined him in Washington, DC and they married on October 10, 1962, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, later sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on August 21, 1964. Three sons joined their family; Scott, Todd and Shawn. After 41 years of marriage, Kaye passed on April 19, 2004. Norm was blessed a second time by meeting Linda Sue Hammel. They were sealed in the Las Vegas Temple on July 12, 2008. Four sons and one daughter were added to the family through this marriage. The joy of Norm’s life were their 28 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Norm didn’t need hobbies, as his family was all he wanted. The couple traveled to see as many of their grandchildren’s concerts and school sporting events as they could. He was always trying to get laughs with the grand-dad jokes which resulted in lots of “eye-rolls”, “mud hugs” and “car honking to chase away the elephants”. He stayed in touch with his family almost daily. He loved to talk to everyone, which was his best talent, and this explains all the friends who loved him. He often drove around the neighborhood in his golf cart checking on each neighbor. His smile and laughter will be missed by his family and friends. Norm is survived by his wife, Linda, his sons; Scott (Yvonne) Evans of Chubbuck, ID; Todd (Dulcelia) Evans of Layton, UT; Shawn (Angelina) Evans of Queen Creek, AZ, stepchildren; John (Brandy) Mower of Las Vegas, NV; Michael (Chantel) Mower of San Tan Valley, AZ; Jeremy (Jennifer) Mower of Whittier, CA; Christopher Mower of Broomfield, CO; and Cyndi Mower Breeden of Las Vegas, NV. Funeral services are to be held Monday, August 29, 2022, with the viewing and services starting at 11:00 am, in the Bunkerville 8th Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 355 W. Virgin Ave, Bunkerville, NV. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, Utah. Arrangements furnished by Star Mortuary, Mesquite, NV. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in their Guest Book at www.starmortuary.com.