Obituaries

John Wayne Tibbetts, Sr.

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John Wayne Tibbetts, Sr. passed away February 7, 2026. His journey was one of dedication, adventure, and deep-rooted love for family and the land around him.John was born April 23, 1941, to Chuck Tibbetts and Lois Robinette in the basement of the home he has lived in for much of his life. He married the love of his life, Mira Culpepper, September 2, 1969, in the Elko County … [Read more...] about John Wayne Tibbetts, Sr.

Murlene P. Sonnenberg

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Murlene P. Sonnenberg, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Panaca February 10, 2026. Our sweet mom was born October 2, 1935, in Pioche to Leslie Hyrum Prince and Murdell Prince. She was raised in La Verkin and graduated from Hurricane High School.After high school, Murlene worked at the Dixie Café in St. George. It was there that she met Dean Ray Sonnenberg, a … [Read more...] about Murlene P. Sonnenberg

Bertha Mae Smith

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Bertha Mae Hardy Smith 87, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2026. She was born June 19, 1938 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Dudley Leavitt Hardy and Vera Eva Wittwer. Bertha is the youngest of five children. When she was just two months old, her father unexpectedly died of a heart attack leaving her mother to raise their four children. Her mother eventually moved their … [Read more...] about Bertha Mae Smith

Lance Tenward Miller

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Lance Tenward Miller, 56, of Nampa, Idaho, beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, died in St. George, Utah of heart failure on January 1, 2026. He was born in Portola, California August 16, 1969 to Robert and Zayne Miller. Lance was a happy, kind, caring person who loved his family and friends. People enjoyed his contagious laughter, his easy-going nature, and his … [Read more...] about Lance Tenward Miller

Sharlene Tobler Gordon

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Sharlene Tobler Gordon died at the age of 91 years on December 30, 2025 in Washington Utah. She was born November 22, 1934 to Archie and Itha Neilson Tobler in Washington Utah. She married Berl Antone Gordon June 25, 1960 in St George Utah. Sharlene was the fourth child of Archie and Itha Neilson Tobler. Her childhood was filled with memories of farm life, Saturday baths in … [Read more...] about Sharlene Tobler Gordon