Sister Savannah Browning is serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She'll be serving in the Texas Dallas West Mission speaking English. November 1st, Sister Browning began online missionary training. She will go to the Provo Missionary Training Center on November 10th. Savannah is the daughter of Keith and Luana Browning of the Bunkerville 1st Ward. Sister Browning Testimony: I know that my Heavenly Father is really there and really loves and cares about me and all people. I know that Jesus Christ is my savior and that he made it possible for us to be resurrected. I know that temples are the house of God and that we can truly make covenants with God and be endowed with His power in the temple. I know that families can be together forever after this life through the temple sealing ordinance. And most of all, I know that the gospel of Jesus Christ brings true joy and peace to those who are truly converted. I hope to bring this joy and peace to as many people as possible on my mission.

Elder Nathen Philip Abbott has served his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will return home from the Czech/Slovak Mission on November 9, 2021. Nathen is the son of Philip & Melinda Abbott of the Bunkerville 2nd Ward. Elder Nathen Abbott will be speaking on November 14th at 11:00 at the Bunkerville Chapel. Welcome home!

Patricia Lee Edlefsen Reber was born January 29, 1936 in Boise, Idaho to James Lauritz (Larry) Edlefsen and Agnes Bernice Noble. After a hard-fought fight against cancer, she died in her home in Mesquite, Nevada on November 1, 2021 surrounded by her family. Pat was the second child and first daughter of Larry and Agnes. She graduated from Boise High School in 1954, and started attending Boise Junior College, where she received an Associate’s Degree. While there she decided to pursue a career in P.E., which she completed at Brigham Young University. She earned a teaching degree in P.E. with an emphasis in dance, a love of which she passed on to three of her children. Pat’s first teaching position was in Mesquite, Nevada, where she taught P.E. and other subjects for over 25 years. She also cherished the time she spent teaching special education at Mary Lee Nickels School, in Sparks, Nevada. While teaching in Mesquite, Pat met her husband Samuel Alvin Reber. They were sealed together in the St. George Utah Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on August 20, 1960. Pat and Sam have six children. Not just a lover of being active and dancing, Pat directed or choreographed countless school and community musicals. She founded and coached the Virgin Valley High drill team and coached Cheer, taught swim lessons at summer rec programs, life-guarded, and chaperoned school trips, dances and other activities.In 2019 she was selected as the Virgin Valley Highschool Homecoming Grand Marshal. She was also a devoted bowler, competing in national competitions. Pat was always active in her faith, and over her lifetime she served in numerous callings. She served as the first Relief Society President of the Mesquite Nevada Stake. She particularly enjoyed her callings with the youth, in Blazer B’s, Achievement Days, and as a Sunday School teacher. She sent all six of her children on missions and then served two herself with Sam: to Cove Fort Utah in 2000 and Nauvoo Illinois in 2010. She said, “I loved serving with Sam and all of the forever friends we made.” Forever friends were easy for Pat to make – she seemed to have friends and loved ones all over the world. Pat and Sam worked in the St. George Temple for more than 12 years, again making friends wherever they served. When asked to describe their mother/grandmother, her family talked about her examples of Christ-like service; her huge, loving heart that celebrated the good and mourned the bad in equal measure; and how she made everyone around her feel special, whether it was the high school graduation of one of her young women or the marriage of one of her grandchildren. She traveled probably hundreds of thousands of miles over her lifetime to be a part of weddings, funerals, birthdays, concerts and recitals, parties, reunions, baptisms, mission farewells, graduations, baby births and blessings, and any other time her family needed her. She was always the first person her kids called when they had good news, and the first person they leaned on during hard times. Her daughter Elizabeth wrote, “You have been my best friend, biggest cheerleader, confidante, teacher and example. You showed me the way and expected me to do my best.” Everyone who knew and loved her feels exactly the same way. Pat was preceded in death by her parents and her baby sister Elizabeth Jean, and grandsons Dane Reber and Brett Cluff, as well as two great grandsons. She is survived by her eternal companion Sam; children Keith (Rebecca) of Springville UT, Kaelyn (Dan) Spencer of Bloomington UT, Van Cluff (Melanie) of Panaca, NV, Larry (Jennifer) of Mesquite, Matt (Brandi) of Axtell UT, and Elizabeth (Aaron) Bleak of Riverton UT, 34 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and her brother James Edlefsen of Ogden UT. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 11 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Mesquite Stake Center at 100 S. Arrowhead Lane. Visitation will be held Friday, November 5, 2021 from 6-8 pm and again from 9-10:30 am on Saturday, both at the Stake Center. Interment will follow at the Mesquite City Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guest book at www.virginvalleymortuary.com. Services will be live streamed, a link can be found at www.virginvalleymortuary.com

Juan Gonzalez Carmona, age 66, died Saturday, October 30, 2021 in Mesquite, Nevada. He was born May 21, 1955 in Los Negitos Aguascalientes, Mexico to Juan Gonzalez Herrera and Francisca Carmona Gallegos. On September 27, 1974 he married Maria Carmen Lopez in Mexico. Juan grew up in Jalisco, Mexico. In 1997 he relocated to Mesquite, Nevada where he raised his family. Juan loved to work hard and dedicated himself to building a successful landscaping company. He enjoyed going to restaurants, the casino and listening to music. He was a loving father and husband and took great pride in providing for his family. Survivors include his wife, Maria; three daughters and one son: Sandra (Arnulfo) Gonzalez; Cecilia both of Mesquite; Susana (Craig) Jones of TX; Javier of CA; seven grandchildren; one sister, Maria Cruz Paredes of CA. He was preceded in death by one son, David. Funeral services will be Friday, November 5, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Whipple Chapel, 1121 Whipple Ave., Mesquite, Nevada. There will be a visitation from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel. Interment will follow in the Mesquite City Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to sign our online guest book at www.virginvalleymortuary.com Services Visitation Friday November 5, 2021 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Mesquite LDS Whipple Chapel 100 North Arrowhead Lane Mesquite, NV 89027 Funeral Service Friday November 5, 2021 11:00 AM Mesquite LDS Whipple Chapel 100 North Arrowhead Lane Mesquite, NV 89027 Interment Friday November 5, 2021 12:00 PM Old Mesquite City Cemetery on Hillside Drive

Elder Keith H Rushton returned home after being release from his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served two years in Minneapolis, Minnesota Mission and will be home on Oct. 27th. Keith is the son of Richard and Susan Rushton of the Mesquite 3rd Ward. Elder Keith Rushton will be speaking Sunday Oct. 31st, 12 pm in the Whipple Chapel. Welcome Home! Elder Rushton Testimony: Thank you for your love and support throughout the past 2 years! I'm grateful for this mission experience and have truly come to know that this church is true! I know Heavenly Father sent His only begotten son to die for all of us and allow us to have someone who knows what we go through perfectly, He can help us and can forgive us! I know that He will as we trust in Him and follow His guidance! I know the Book of Mormon is true and holds the fullness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! I know that we have a living Prophet who receives revelation from God to help us in these latter days! I know that there is a plan for us, and that we can live with our families and God forever! I'm so grateful for this knowledge and so many more things that I've learned! I love our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, I know they love me and all of you too! And I love you all as well!

Elder Gary and Sister Ilene Hughes have been called to serve an 18 month mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They will serve in the Farmington New Mexico Mission, which encompasses the four corners area. Elder and Sister Hughes enter the Provo Missionary Training Center on November 8th. The Hughes Testimony: We would like you to know we have a testimony of God the father Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost. We know how the gospel of Jesus Christ can and does bring joy and peace into the lives of all who live its principles. We know that Russell M Nelson is a living prophet, he guides the church. We are so grateful for the Scriptures in our family. We are happy to serve the Lord and others in the Farmington New Mexico mission.

Elder Jaxon M. Snarr has served his 2 year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the Fort Collins, Co Mission. He returns home on Thursday, Oct 28, 2021. Elder Snarr is the son of Mike and Amy Kazek of the Mesquite 3rd Ward. Elder Jaxon Snarr will be speaking Sunday October 31st, 12pm in the Whipple Chapel. Welcome Home!

September 14, 1933 ~ October 3, 2021 (age 88) Mary Barnum Beloved mother, Mary Luene Whitaker Hunt Barnum, age 88 died Sunday, October 3, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on September 14, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Nelson Glen Hunt and Elizabeth, “Bessie” Whitaker Hunt. As a teenager her family moved to St. George to care for family. She lived close to the St. George temple and gained a love for it that lasted throughout her lifetime. On June 5, 1953, she married Elwin Orange Barnum, the handsome boy she met while working at the movie theater. Together Mary and Elwin raised eight children. Though they lived a short time in North Las Vegas, they lived most their lives together in Mesquite, Nevada surrounded by family and lifelong friends. Though Mary always seemed to have a part time job, most of her time was devoted to her husband and family. Mary enjoyed following her children and grandchildren in their sporting events and was well versed in football, baseball and basketball. You could always find her watching BYU football games with her kids. She was a thoughtful, faithful, and loving mother and a great example of humility and service. She enjoyed baking and her wheat bread is legendary. She also enjoyed quilting and assured all her children and grandchildren have or will have a star quilt made by her on their special day. She had unwavering faith in her Father in Heaven and his son Jesus Christ. She was an example of that faith and taught her children the value of daily family prayer. She spent many hours on her knees praying for those she loved. Survivors include seven sons and one daughter: Elwin (Rita), of Dammeron Valley, UT: Vicky (Gary) Haacke of Layton, Utah; Glen (Cyndi) of Mesquite, NV: Scott (Julie) of Cedar Valley, UT; Bruce (Janna) of Farmington, UT; Ron (Lisa) of Bunkerville, NV; Don (Michele) of Farmington, UT; Mark (Lori) of Bunkerville, NV; 36 grandchildren; 56 great grandchildren; one sister, Ida Peters of Las Vegas, NV. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Elwin Orange Barnum, one sister, Elizabeth Aitken and two brothers, John Hunt and Glen Hunt. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Mesquite LDS Stake Center, 100 North Arrowhead Lane, Mesquite, NV from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. with Funeral Services following at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Mesquite City Cemetery, 301 Hillside Drive, Mesquite, NV.

Elder Kade Haviland has served his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. He served in the Tahiti, Papeete mission and the Indiana, Indianapolis mission. Kade is the son of Brian and Joy Haviland. Elder Kade Haviland will be speaking in the Bunkerville 1st Ward on Oct. 10 at 9 am.am. Welcome home! Elder Haviland testimony: I know that God loves me. Because He loves me, He sent Christ to preform the Atonement so that I can always repent, improve, and be happy in this life. Because God, who is my Heavenly Father, and Jesus Christ love me, They want me to be happy. They lead me through the commandments, the Holy Ghost, and modern prophets to do what they know I must do to be happy and to have eternal life with them and my family. The fullness of the Gospel was restored through Joseph Smith and can be found in the Book of Mormon. Through this Gospel, I can grow closer to God and Christ, receive blessings, help others, and find true and lasting joy!

Elder Isaac Iverson has served his mission for the Church of Latter-day Saints in the San Antonio Texas Mission. Issac is the son of Michael and Kaori Iverson of the Bunkerville 1st Ward. Elder Iverson is speaking on the 10th of October at the Bunkerville chapel at 9am. Welcome home! Elder Iverson Testimony: I've learned so much on my mission. These past 2 years have been so amazing for my conversion to the Savior. Through the ups and downs of my mission, I've learned how much the Atonement of Jesus Christ applies to us each and every day. Our Redeemer loves us and has done so much. The Spirit I've felt on my mission has driven me to keep that same spiritual pace for the rest of my life. We are so blessed to be a part of His church! In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Elder Brock Hughes has been called to a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. Elder Hughes will serve in the North Dakota, Bismark Mission. He begins online Missionary Training on Monday, October 4th and will continue his training at the Provo Missionary Training Center from October 13th through the 26th. Elder Brock Hughes is the son of Jeff and Jodi Hughes, from the Bunkerville 2nd Ward.