Obituaries

Joyce Jenks

Joyce Jenks

May 25, 2025

Joyce Jenks, age 73, of Randlett, passed away May 26, 2025.

She was born September 26, 1951, in Roosevelt, to Hazel Jenks. She played basket ball in her younger years and graduated from Union High School.

Joyce worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the Social Services department. She had a passion for horses along with her pets: dog, “Dusty” and...

Kaylem Cesspooch

Kaylem Cesspooch

May 24, 2025

    Kaylem Allen Cesspooch, age 22, passed away May 24, 2025, in Ft. Duchesne Utah.    Kaylem was born September 24, 2002 in Roosevelt, Utah to Delford Judd Cesspooch and Alice Danell Martinez.    Kaylem loved football, basketball, his favorite teams were the Raiders and Chicago Bulls.  His favorite foods is pizza, and BBQ hotlinks.  He was very particular about his shoes...

Johnny Cesspooch

Johnny Cesspooch

May 22, 2025

John Reeves “Johnny” “Bebo” Cesspooch, Jr., age 53, of Whiterocks, died on May 22, 2025, at the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray. Bebo was born on March 26, 1972, in Roosevelt, Utah, to John Reeves Cesspooch, Sr., and Roberta Mae Cuch Cesspooch. Bebo, a skilled carpenter by trade and a beloved member of his community, passed away leaving behind a...

Cody Jones

Cody Jones

May 20, 2025

Cody Lynn Jones, age 55, passed away on May 20, 2025, in Roosevelt, Utah.

He was born December 10, 1969, in Granger, Utah, to Thayde & Carol Porter Jones.

Raised in East Carbon, Utah, Cody was a kind-hearted, spirited soul who lived boldly and loved deeply. He made an impression wherever he went: big-hearted, loud, and never afraid to speak his mind.

Cody...

Brent Owen Hansen

Brent Owen Hansen

May 18, 2025

    Brent Owen Hansen, age 59, of Neola, passed away May 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.    He was born August 2, 1965, in Santa Clara, California, to Bert Ferron and Phyllis Kay Wright Hansen.      He served in the US Airforce during Desert Storm and was stationed in the U.S.    Brent married...

Paul Wilson

Paul Wilson

May 16, 2025

John Paul Wilson, age 90, of Fruitland, passed away May 16, 2025, at his home.

He was born March 26, 1935, in Provo, Utah, to Alfred and Vera Anderson Wilson. He married Afton Frances “Fran” Burmingham on November 14, 1953 in Vineyard.

Paul owned and operated an excavation company and then drove truck for over 10 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and...

Jocita Poowegup

Jocita Poowegup

May 16, 2025

    Jocita Marie Poowegup, age 30, of Vernal, passed away May 16, 2025, in the University of Utah Hospital.    She was born August 12, 1994, in Roosevelt, to Richard Dean Poowegup, Jr. and Anita Ann Honwynewa.  She married Tyson Antonio in 2013.  He died April 11, 2015.    Jocita was outgoing, liked to be active, and was pretty much...

Anfernee Black

Anfernee Black

May 15, 2025

Anfernee Ray Black, age 28, of Vernal, passed away May 15, 2025, at the Rocky Mountain Care Center in Heber City.

He was born July 27, 1996, in Roosevelt, to Tony Redfoot and Raycita Cuch Quinn.

Anfernee worked as a laborer for the Ute Indian Tribe water and sanitation department. He was passionate about video games, anime, web comics, Manga, and Dungeons...

Dixie Hall

Dixie Hall

May 12, 2025

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    Dixie Sue Phillips Hall, aged 78, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her family at Uintah Care Center in Vernal, Utah. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.    Dixie was born on December 29, 1946 at the Duchesne County Hospital to Russell “Bob” Nathan and Joyce “Dolly” Phillips. She loved...

Elaine Murphy

Elaine Murphy

May 12, 2025

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    Helen Elaine Murphy age 79, of Roosevelt, passed away May 12, 2025 at the Sr. Villa Rehabilitation Center.      Elaine was born October 16, 1945 in Murray, Utah to Zeary Mathews and Beulah Jane Anderson.  She married Reese Murphy on August 20, 1971, in Ioka, Utah   They were later sealed in the Salt...

Jerrett Manning

Jerrett Manning

May 11, 2025

    Jerrett Dwain Manning, age 38, of Whiterocks, died May 11, 2025 from complications of a motorcycle accident.      Jerrett was born October 12, 1986, in Salt Lake City, to Emery Orrin Manning and June Marie Gardner.      Jerrett worked as a fire fighter for the BIA.  He enjoyed fixing his truck, being an outdoorsman, and he...

Shirlene Jensen

Shirlene Jensen

May 8, 2025

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         Shirlene Skinner Jensen, 76, of Talmage, Utah, was called home to her Heavenly Father on May 8, 2025, in Roosevelt, Utah.        Shirlene was born on June 11, 1948, in Soda Springs, Idaho, to Ellis Harris Skinner and...

Ray Kelsey

Ray Kelsey

May 4, 2025

    Raymond Keith Kelsey age 83, of Duchesne, Utah passed away peacefully at his home on May 4, 2025.    Ray was born on the kitchen table in his mother’s home on October 24, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His parents were Keith Kelsey and Louise Kelsey Myers.    Ray found the love of his life at a...

Billy Davis

Billy Davis

May 4, 2025

    Billy Davis, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 4, 2025 in Fruitland, Utah after many years of fighting the long term effects of Agent Orange.     Billy was born on September 8, 1948 to Lloyd Ace and Nettie Anderson Davis in Heber, Utah. Billy married Cathy Byer and had three children Lisa (Danny), Jeff...

Bruce Jarman

Bruce Jarman

Apr 30, 2025

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    Bruce Franklin Jarman age 77 passed away quietly at his home surrounded by his family on April 30, 2025, in Randlett Utah.    Bruce was born on April 27, 1948 to Ward F and Gladys Young Jarman in Roosevelt, Utah.    He graduated from Union High School in 1966, where he played on the...

Paul Squire

Paul Squire

Apr 29, 2025

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Paul Cook Squire, age 76, of Roosevelt, passed away April 29, 2025, peacefully at the home of his oldest son.

Paul was born in Roosevelt, Utah, on November 8, 1948, to Spencer and Alice Cook Squire. During high school, Paul ran on the Union track team and also wrestled. He served a two year...

Gina Neilson

Gina Neilson

Apr 27, 2025

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Gina Neilson, the loving wife of Stuart Neilson, passed away at home peacefully in her sleep on Sunday April 27, 2025, at the age 64.

She was born July 15, 1960, in Roosevelt, Utah, to Calvin and Lela Anderton. She married the love of her life, Stuart Neilson 45 years ago in Las Vegas, NV on July 20,...

Waylene Reed

Waylene Reed

Apr 27, 2025

    Waylene Kay Reed, age 45, of Roosevelt, passed away April 27, 2025 at the Uintah Basin Medical Center.    Waylene was born January 9, 1980 in Roosevelt, Utah to Wayne Reed and Rlene B Sireech.    Waylene enjoyed cruising around the area, listening to music, camping, BBQ’s, gambling, and traveling.  She had a wonderful personality and was the...

Kenneth Bywater Morton

Kenneth Bywater Morton

Apr 27, 2025

    Kenneth Bywater Morton, age 85, of Cedarview, passed away on April 27, 2025 at his home .    Kenneth was born on June 18, 1939, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Emery Llewelyn and Dorothy Myrle Morton.    Ken served in the United States Army in the 101st Airborne. Ken said that he loved the Army, but would never do it...

Vicki Reary

Vicki Reary

Apr 24, 2025

     With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vicki Lynn Dean Reary, age 76, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother on April 24, 2025.    Vicki was born in Roosevelt, Utah to Howard and Carma Allred Dean on December 20, 1948.      She spent many years as a dedicated employee of KNEU and eventually retired from Rise....