Littlefield, AZ - Thomas Lloyd King, age 86, returned to his Heavenly Father on May 27, 2021 at St. George Regional Hospital, due to natural causes. He was born on November 3, 1934, in Culver City, California to Frank Lloyd King and Selma Alberta Watkins. He was a California native and attended Venice High School. He married Diane Ware and they had two beautiful daughters Dana and Pamela; They were later divorced. In 1986, he met and married the love of his life, Beth Jones and they had one son, Paul. They were later sealed in the St. George Temple. He was a Landscape Architect by trade and owned his own business, where he thrived with his creativity and expertise. He was highly revered for his artistic design throughout Beverly Hills, California. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a Sunbeam Teacher, High Priest Group Leader and Cubmaster. The second love of his life was car racing. In his earlier years, he could be found at the racetrack on Saturday nights watching stock car races. In later years, he avidly watched every type of racing. He loved water sports, his ski boat, dune buggying, four-wheeling, motorcycling, camping and… Yahtzee. He loved being a Husband, Father and Grandfather. He always made everyone feel as though they were his favorite and always expressed how proud he was of each of them. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Dana. He is survived by his sister, Shirley Fletcher, Yerington, NV; daughter, Pamela Kennedy (Greg), Atlanta, GA; son, Paul King, Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren: Josh Kennedy, Meagan Day (Jordan), Jaclyn Darrington (Brad), Cody King (Shaylee), Trevor Kennedy (Andrea) and Amelia King; great grandchildren: Kieren, Amalyn and Catalina Kennedy; Easton, Luke, Lily Grace and Isabella Day; Lillian and Charlotte King; and many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held in St. George, Utah on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd. Funeral services will be held in Littlefield, Arizona on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., with a visitation prior from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at the Littlefield LDS Chapel, 3260 East Old Hwy 91. The burial will be at Mesquite City Cemetery in Mesquite, NV.

Classes for seminary-age youth will be offered Thursdays at 10:00 am at the seminary building (845 Valley View Drive). Lessons will cover the lessons for the week in “Come Follow Me," and all students are invited to attend. Classes will also count as makeup work for any student needing it.

Saturday May 29th: Leadership session: 4 pm to 5:30 pm. Adult session: 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Sunday May 30th: General Session: 10 am to Noon.

Wed 11:17 PM IT3 Henderson Rank E-4 US Navy Serving aboard the USS CARL VINSON I have served for almost 3 years! And so far I’ve been station in Pensacola Fl, Bremerton WA, where I met my wife and now San Diego Ca my wife and I have been married for a little over a year and have a beautiful daughter named Astrid and my wife’s name is Linnea. I plan to reenlist and go to school throughout my shore command and then get out hopefully with a degree and a home somewhere!

Kenley “Ken” Linder Reese, 86, passed away peacefully at home, and in the company of his family May 23, 2021 (3 days shy of him and Mom’s 65th wedding anniversary). Ken was born March 13, 1935 in St. George, Utah and was the fourth of eight children to Joseph Hyrum Reese and Amy Linder Reese. Ken was raised in Mt. Carmel, Utah and attended school in Orderville. When he was not in school excelling in academics or basketball, he was on Cedar Mountain with his dad and brothers running sheep (family business). After high school Dad enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS Hornet during the Korean conflict. Ken married Darlene Reber May 26, 1956 in the St. George Temple. They sold EVERYTHING in 1968 and moved their family of six to Logan, UT to attend Utah State. Ken graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education, student taught in Montpelier, ID for 1 year and promptly moved to Mesquite...home of family from both sides of the aisle. Ken spent 26 years teaching secondary school - language arts, chess, photography...and a number of other disciplines. Ken loved teaching and in turn his students loved him. Ken had a number of hobbies. He was an accomplished bowler - he won Senior Olympic gold, Utah state championships, High Roller tournaments and countless other awards in and out of league play...and along the way he posted a number of 300 games. He loved carpentry, woodworking, golf, writing, fishing, hunting, photography and music. He played a number of instruments proficiently by ear - the guitar, piano, organ, clarinet and ukulele. Ken is survived by his wife, Darlene, Mesquite, NV; his children: son, Jerry Lee, Mesquite, NV, son, Kolin (Charlotte Bielman), Lake Forest, CA and daughter, Jennifer (Scott), Clover Valley, NV; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters: Joanne & Carol; and brothers: Neil, Les and Jeff. Ken is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Amy Reese; his brother, Lane; and sister, Sharon. He is also preceded in death by three children: Jolene, Virden Kenley and Sonja. The family wishes to thank all for their countless condolences, offers to help in any way at this time and in general your love and concern for Dad’s family Funeral services will be held Friday, May 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. (Nevada time), with a visitation prior from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the Mesquite 6th Ward Chapel, 121 Whipple Way, Mesquite, Nevada. Easy access is to search engine type in “Mesquite Nevada stake church webcast”, access pops up. Interment will be held Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. (Nevada time) at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, 6 East 200 South, Mt. Carmel, Utah.

The Mesquite Nevada Stake Presidency and High Counsel

Sister Kaden Lee will serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She has been called to labor in the Kansas Wichita Mission. Sister Lee reported to her online MTC on April 21st and she reported to Kansas on May 11th. Charlie and Dawn Lee of the Mesquite 2nd Ward are Kaden's parents. Stephen and Dena Hoff, Katie and the late John Lee are her grandparents. Sister Lee spoke on May 9, 2021 in the Littlefield Chapel.

The self reliance classes will begin the week of June7, 2021. The contact person for each class is Brother Nate Jones. Anyone wishing to attend may do so by contacting Brother Jones, he can be reached at (702)283-6310. The list offered classes: Emotional Resilience Personal Finances Education for Better Work Find a Better Job Starting and Growing My Business

Congratulations to the Seminary students of 2021! May 23rd at 6 pm will be the Mesquite NV Stake Seminary Graduation. It will be held at the Stake Center and opened to all. The program will also be broadcasted for those not attending in person at the following link; http://mywebcast.churchofjesuschrist.org/mesquitenevadastake

EARNED. NEVER GIVEN Garret, son of Derek Hafen of the Bunkerville 2nd Ward became an official Marine this month. Congratulations in your decision to serve in the military! Marine Garrett Hafen writes: I’ve spent the last 15 weeks on vacation at MCRD San Diego. Now I am proud to claim the title United States Marine! I guess I proved you can go on a mission, serve honorable then return home and serve our country. I think it would be good if more members were open to the idea of service in the military. Especially the Marines. There are many things that are similar between the church and the Corps.

Sister Cannon's Testimony: So many people are missing out on the support, love and blessings of knowing Gods church and gospel. I know it is the most important work. I know the Book of Mormon is the word of God and changes lives! I know Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ live. I know angels are real and god sends them to help us!

Sister Kallie Graves returned home after serving her mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the São Paulo West Brazil mission, her primary assignment being to labor in the São Paulo Brazil Temple Visitor's Center. Sister Graves will attend SUU in the fall and study nursing. Kallie's parents are Trent and Keri Graves of Mesquite 2nd Ward. Sister Graves' Testimony: Why do I follow Jesus Christ? Because I have seen the tear stains on the plates. My testimony is as simple as that. I do not follow Jesus Christ to be happy or to have peace, hope, purpose, or whatever the blessing is at the end of the lesson that life is. I follow Jesus Christ because I know, without a shadow of a doubt, that it is true. All of it. That is why I suffer the “bread of adversity and the water of affliction” because mine eyes have seen my teachers.