Dear Sisters, This Saturday, the East and West Stakes are having an evening Women’s Conference. We hope you’ve already heard about it and are planning to join us if you can. From 6 pm to 6:50 pm will be a social hour for you to get together and catch up with old and new friends. There will be a variety of cheesecakes to choose from. At 7 pm the fireside will begin. We are very excited to have Elder and Sister Carnavale as our main speakers. If you would like to donate to our local food pantry, I have attached the invite which includes a list of what they most need. Please be sure to double check expiration dates have not passed. We encourage our wonderful ministering sisters to invite those you visit to come with you, especially our senior sisters who may not be comfortable driving at night. Love, Sister Abbott

Sister Kately Hansen has served her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Wichita Kansas Mission  Sister Kately Hansen will speak on Feb 15, 2026, at noon at the Whipple Chapel.  It is located 121 Whipple Way, Mesquite. Her parents are Keven and Tiffany Hansen of the Old Mill Ward, East Stake.

Our wonderful sister, Glenda Gay Bunker, went home to her Heavenly Parents and her earthly parents, Kent and Rosalie Bunker, early Monday morning, January 26, 2026, while staying at her brother’s home in Provo, Utah.    Glenda was born on June 24, 1961, in St. George, Utah. She lived with her family in Bunkerville, Nevada, attending school in Mesquite and graduating from Virgin Valley High School in 1979. She also spent several semesters at Dixie College in St. George, Utah, Southern Utah State College in Cedar City, Utah and Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.    Glenda lived in Las Vegas, Nevada where she worked at a dry cleaner for a number of years, then moved back to live with her mother Rosalie in Bunkerville. She moved to Orem, Utah after her mother’s death in 2013 and worked at Living Empowered in Pleasant Grove for several years.    She had a deep love of learning languages and found joy in the meaning of words and names. Creative at heart, she wrote music and poetry as a way of expressing herself. She also excelled in needlework and especially enjoyed long walks outdoors.    Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, Kent Edward Bunker and Rosalie (Walker) Bunker. She is survived by her siblings and their spouses:  brother Clive (Marlene) Bunker of St. George, Utah; brother Lowell (Lynette) Bunker of Provo, Utah; and sister Margaret (Steve) Olds of Gilbert, Arizona.    The memorial service to celebrate Glenda’s life will take place Saturday, February 7, 2026, 1:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bunkerville, Nevada. Those wishing to attend online may do so at https://zoom.us/j/95202500669 .    Interment at the Bunkerville Cemetery will take place immediately following the memorial service.    In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Humanitarian Services of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or a comparable charitable organization of your choice! Thank you.

Vay Lynn Mickelson, 69, returned to his Heavenly Father on January 8, 2026, after a life defined by devotion, quiet service, and unwavering love. Born June 5, 1956, in Soda Springs, Caribou County, Idaho, to Franklin Michael Mickelson and Louise Speirs, his childhood was spent in Lago, Idaho, where he learned the value of hard work and humility on the family farm. In 1968, Vay’s family moved to Mesquite, Nevada—a change that would shape the rest of his life. It was there he met his eternal sweetheart, Verde Marie Hughes. The two were married on September 14, 1974, and later sealed for time and all eternity in the Manti Utah Temple on September 13, 1975. Together they built a loving home in Bunkerville, Nevada, where they raised their six children and became deeply rooted in the community they cherished. In 1993, Vay fulfilled a lifelong dream when he joined the Clark County Fire Department, eventually working with the Heavy Rescue unit. His dedication, courage, and compassion led him to advance to Paramedic Engineer, where he served with distinction. After 25 years of protecting and lifting others, he retired in 2019, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism, bravery, and brotherhood. Vay’s hands were rarely still. He found joy in soaring above the desert in his powered parachute or creating music and woodworking. Yet his greatest creations were the countless acts of quiet, unseen service he offered to neighbors, friends, and strangers alike. He lived the gospel of Jesus Christ not in words, but in the way he lifted burdens without seeking recognition. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marie, and their six children; Andrew (Megan), Mandi (Bruce) Miles, Erin (Jared) Eames, Gregory (Melanie), Kelli (Nathan) Jones, and Alexis Love; twenty-six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father Michael, his mother Louise, his stepmother Colleen, and his brother Russell. Funeral services will be held at the Mesquite LDS Stake Center, located at 100 North Arrowhead Lane, Mesquite NV 89027, on Saturday, January 24, at 11:00 a.m. A visitation will take place Friday, January 23, from 6:00–8:00 p.m., and again Saturday morning from 9:00–10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at the Bunkerville Cemetery on Diagonal Street. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the Critical Care Unit at Sunrise Hospital and to Clark County Fire Department for their professional, tender, and compassionate care during Vay’s final days.

150th Anniversary celebration of the settling of Bunkerville will be Saturday, January 9, 2027. This is the Saturday following the anniversary of January 7, 1977. It will start with a program, flag ceremony and speaker at the first home site on the hill. The rest of the events will be at the Bunkerville gym and library and soccer field. They are requesting volunteers to be in charge of the various activities and demonstrations. If you have pictures of your family and memorabilia from them, you are invited to display them or tools, or quilts, pictures, or dishes. To volunteer please contact: Christina Session 316-200-8061

With heavy hearts, we announce that Vickie Ann (Woodward) Cammack, aged 76, passed away on January 5, 2026, in Mesquite, Nevada. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, after courageously battling ovarian cancer for more than a decade. Vickie was born June 20, 1949, to Ralph Alma Woodward and Connie Mae (Fackrell) Woodward. She was the eldest of seven children, and grew up in Murray, Utah. Vickie met the love of her life, Norman Dell Cammack, while attending Salt Lake Trade Tech (now known as Salt Lake Community College). They married in 1969, and their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS - Salt Lake Temple. Vickie and Dell were married 56 years when she departed for Heaven. Vickie was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was passionate about her faith, held various callings in her church, and was always willing to serve with devotion. She especially loved serving in the Primary and Relief Society. Vickie sincerely loved others and was quick to offer a hug and smile, seeking ways to make others smile and know their importance in her life. She smiled through a lot of pain. Vickie was adventurous throughout her life. She loved to travel and enjoyed trying new things. One of her favorite experiences was volunteering for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Utah where she drove and escorted ice-skating teams from all over the world, from their hotels to the Olympic venues where they would compete. Vickie and Dell traveled often, throughout the United States and abroad in Europe, and Central America. Vickie and Dell were able to go through dozens of LDS Temples on their travels, including in Hawaii and Italy. She delighted in taking her grandchildren on vacation to scenic places like Yellowstone, Devil’s Tower, the Four Corners, Bryce Canyon, and Goblin Valley. Her grandchildren cherish their memories of traveling with their grandparents. Vickie enjoyed bowling with Dell, and they bowled on several leagues throughout their lives. For the past 10 years Vickie and Dell bowled in the Early Risers league in Mesquite, Nevada, where she appreciated long, meaningful friendships with others with the same passion. This past season her team won many awards. Vickie was a great example of Christlike love. She will be remembered for her natural ability to love unconditionally, and her capacity to forgive without being asked. “Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” Matthew 25:21. Vickie is survived by her adoring husband, Dell; their children Jennifer Feller (Josh), Cindy Jorgensen (Mike), Justin Cammack (Mindie), Megan Beimer (Shane); 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren; siblings Eva Salazar (Henry, deceased), Jeanette Taylor (Kevin), Janine McMillan (Glen), Lucy Borg (Steve), Ralph Woodward (Janet). She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Connie (divorced), and her brother Wesley Woodward (Zoe Ann). A visitation and viewing will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Russon Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, Utah 84010. A funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park, 17111 South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, Utah 84065. Services will be streamed live on the Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page and on this obituary page. The live-stream will begin about 10-15 minutes prior to the service and will be posted below. Service Schedule Upcoming Services Visitation Thursday, January 15, 2026 8:30 - 9:30 am (Mountain time) Russon Mortuary & Crematory - Bountiful 295 N. Main St., Bountiful, UT 84010 Get Directions Send Flowers Funeral Service Thursday, January 15, 2026 10:00 - 11:00 am (Mountain time) Russon Mortuary & Crematory - Bountiful 295 N. Main St., Bountiful, UT 84010 Get Directions Send Flowers Interment Thursday, January 15, 2026 1:00 - 2:00 pm (Mountain time) Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park 17111 South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, UT 84065 Get Directions Send Flowers

Janalene Ruth Nicklas Hamner September 8, 1934 — January 3, 2026 Mesquite, NV Janalene “Jan” Ruth Nicklas was born on September 8, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at Presbyterian Hospital, to James Russell Nicklas and Ruth Winona Bradley Nicklas. She passed away peacefully, with members of her family present, on January 3, 2026, in Mesquite, Clark County, Nevada. Jan grew up in Pennsylvania alongside her sisters Lillian and Patricia and treasured her childhood memories of family, school, faith, and community. A gifted student and athlete, she went on to build a life marked by resilience, devotion to family, hard work, and faith. Over the years she lived in several states, raised her family, worked in public service as a clerk in the Superior Count of Ventura County, California, and cherished her roles as daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. Jan was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and found great meaning in the gospel and in the examples of loving families she encountered throughout her life. Jan was an avid researcher into family history. Wherever Rick and Jan traveled throughout the United States and England, she would be sure to stop and places meaningful to the family and collect records and memories. She married Frederick Jordan “Rick” Hamner, with whom she shared many years of companionship and family life. She and Rick set lasting examples of hard work and play. They enjoyed camping, water skiing, dirt bike riding, sailing, and RVing and they passed this love of the outdoors to their children and grandchildren. Jan is preceded in death by her husband, Rick, and her sisters, Lilian and Patricia, and is survived by her son, John, and her stepdaughters, Jordana and Kristi, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Family graveside services will be held in Paradise, California. And Rick and Jan’s journey continue…

Stake General Priesthood Meeting is on January 18th at 7 am at the Stake Center, (100 N. Arrowhead Ln.) The meeting will be 1 hour in length. The meeting is for all Priesthood holders.

February 1, 1976 – January 2, 2025 Rolyntria Earlene Collings passed away on Friday, January 2, 2025, in St. George, Utah. She was born on February 1, 1976, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was 48 years old. Rolyntria was a true gentle lady of the South who deeply loved New Orleans. Though her upbringing in Louisiana was unstable, it shaped her into a resilient and hardworking woman. She was molded by the strong women in her life—especially her mother and her two grandmothers—who taught her to love God and to live virtuously. From a young age, she worked many hours and held multiple jobs to care for herself, always determined to move forward. She pursued her education with dedication and studied for a time at Tulane University in New Orleans. She loved her family and her friends, but above all, Rolyntria had a deep and abiding love for Jesus Christ. She bore a strong testimony of His divinity and of His plan of salvation for all. As a young girl, she traveled throughout her city with Bible boards in hand, joyfully sharing the message of the Savior. Her life radiated love, kindness, and gratitude—qualities deeply felt by all who knew her. She was dearly loved within her community. Rolyntria was an unapologetic advocate and faithful warrior for her Savior, Jesus Christ, and His gospel. She was raised Baptist and later Pentecostal, and later in life became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she fell deeply in love with the plan of salvation. She was sealed to her sweetheart, Eric Lee Collings, on October 23, 2021, in the Brigham City Utah Temple. She had a magnetic personality that naturally drew people to her, especially children, who were drawn to her warmth, gentleness, and loving spirit. Rolyntria is survived by her brothers Quian North, Johnell North, and Obie Davis; her sisters Shirelle North, Monique Davis Sylve, Rella Love, and Becky Davis; her father Kevin Davis and stepmother Linda Davis; her father-in-law and mother-in-law Elnora Mitton and Lee R. Collings; her sister-in-law Mary Ann Collings; and her beloved sweetheart, Eric Lee Collings. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Joseph Davis; her grandmothers Gloria Davis and Luvinia North; and her mother, Leola North. Eric shares these words in remembrance: “My angel has flown away to heaven, but she’s leaving a light on for me.” In lieu of flowers, Eric has kindly requested donations to help cover the costs of funeral services and interment. Rolyntria’s final resting place will be with the Collings family in Brigham City, Utah.