All Obituaries

Raymond "Super" Stoakes, age 76, formerly of Tabiona, passed away September 20, 2020, at the Provo Assisted Living. Graveside services will be held on Friday, September 25, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at the Tabiona Cemetery.

Jeffrey Willard Smith, Sr., age 46, of Roosevelt, died on September 15, 2020, at his home. Jeff was born on August 2, 1974, in Salt Lake City, UT, to Willard LeRoy and Virginia Mae Neves Smith.  He married Tonya Jean Tucker and they had 5 children. They later divorced. Jeff was a proud father and grandpa. Family was his world and he always enjoyed getting together with his family for dinners. He liked camping and Sunday drives, and was an avid Raiders Fan. He collected guns and knives...

Jennifer Eve Parriette Littlewhiteman, age 61, of Ft. Duchesne, passed away September 12, 2020, at her home. She was born July 29, 1959, in Roosevelt, to Alfred and Violet EagleBear Parriette.  She attended and graduated from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  She then attended a college in San Francisco where she attained an associates degree. Jennifer married Christopher Littlewhiteman on October 31, 1990, in Ft. Duchesne at the Bottle Hollow...

    Our dear, sweet husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Paul L. Atwood, returned back to our loving Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by people that loved him dearly. Paul L Atwood was born on November 5, 1947, in Roosevelt, Utah to LaVon R.  and Bernece Miles Atwood.  LaVon and Bernece had five daughters and so for them to bring home a baby boy was pretty exciting.  He was very spoiled and much loved by his five older...

Akosita Kaufusi, age 42, of Ballard, passed away August 29, 2020. She was born October 18, 1977, in Salt Lake City, to Kelo Kaufusi and Eleanor Kay Garrison Kaufusi.   Akosita had worked as a cashier at a convenience store and in customer service.  She was a fun loving person who was always willing to give everything she had.  She had an infectious laugh and cared for others.  Her hobbies included gambling and being with other people.   Akosita is survived...

        Merlan Murphy, age 82, passed away the morning of August 26, 2020 at his home in Roosevelt.       He was born October 19, 1937 in Bennett, Utah to LeRoy and Evah Clayburn Murphy.       He graduated from Union High School and soon enlisted in the Army.  He was very Patriotic and loved our country very much.     He married Maxine Wilcken in March of 1961.  They had 3 children together. ...

    Gail L. Allred, age 84, died surrounded by family the afternoon of August 25, 2020 in Roosevelt, Utah     She was born February 14, 1936 in New London, Wisconsin, daughter of Robert Alexander and Ruth Anna Braatz Bates.  She was married on December 21, 1955 in Appleton, Wisconsin to Larry J. Allred.     She is survived by her husband, Larry, children, Lisa (Bobby) Brenton, Ft. Morgan, Colorado; Brian J (Christine) Allred, West Jordan,...

     A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at the Baptist Church, 402 North Hillcrest Drive.      Joycie Mae “Granny” Cornell, age 87, of Roosevelt, passed away August 23, 2020, at her home.     She was born December 24, 1932, in Bridgeport, Texas, to Marvin Russell Lee and Ora Mae Vanhoose Barber.  She married Dan Turner Keen and he later passed away.  She married Chuck Charles...

Bernard Anthony “Bernie” Woollard, age 85, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home in Tridell Utah surrounded by his loving family.  He was born January 22, 1935 to Newman John and Ivy E Woollard in Eastham, London, England. He lived in England during World War II. When he was 14 years old, the family moved to the United States. They settled in Arvada, Colorado where he graduated High School. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served 2 years as a mail clerk in...

Christine Ann Thompson, age 59, of Ft. Duchesne, passed away August 21, 2020, at the Utah Valley Medical Center. She was born December 28, 1960, in Roosevelt, to Willis and Yvonne Brock Thompson.  She had been together with Ronald Groves.   Christine had attended Bacone College in Oklahoma and BYU.  She worked for the Ute Tribe and was most recently the Director of Housing.   She was very professional, liked to learn new things and travel to new places with her...