Obituaries

Jul 8, 2021

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A light went out in our lives as our precious Deon left us and passed into the loving arms of our Savior in the early morning hours of July 8, 2021. Her fragile body could no longer withstand the effects of the debilitating disease of Lupus....

Jul 7, 2021

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Clinton Brian Jenkins, age 57, of Ballard, passed away July 7, 2021, after a long struggle with many illnesses. He was born July 19, 1963, in Roosevelt, to Junior Beckstead and Rola Bird Jenkins. He married Kim Brown, and later divorced. Brian was an auto mechanic all of his life. When he was just a young kid, he...

Jul 6, 2021

John Martin Jr, age 47, passed away of natural causes, July 6, 2021 in Wheatridge, CO. John was born July 18, 1973 in Logan, Utah to John Martin, Sr. and Lorena Chapoose. He married Heather Hanson, March 30, 2012 in Hawaii. John graduated from Union High in 1991. He attended Fort Lewis College and graduated in 2001 with a double...

Jul 5, 2021

Romaine J Harris, age 54, of Ft. Duchesne, passed away July 5, 2021, at his home. He was born July 19, 1966, in Roosevelt, to Everett and Nettie Duncan Harris and was raised by his grandparents, Clarence and Winnifred Harris. Romaine had worked as a blasting tech in the oil field and as a gunsmith. He enjoyed everything outdoors: hunting,...

Jul 3, 2021

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Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, JoyLeen Potts Clayburn, passed away on July 3, 2021 at the age of 89, Joy was born on June 15, 1932 to Percy and Novella Carrell Potts, who she loved and adored. Joy grew up in Upalco, where she loved her hometown and the people that lived...

Jul 2, 2021

Teresa Houston, age 55, of Lapoint, passed away July 2, 2021 at the University of Utah Hospital from Lung disease. She was surrounded by family as she left this earth.

She was born in Provo, Utah to Max and Audrey Clark Houston. She married Jeff Shepherd in 1983. They had two daughters, Aubrey in 1983 and Laura in 1985. They...

Jun 30, 2021

Arlynn James Wyasket, age 46, of Roosevelt, passed away June 30, 2021 at his home. Arlynn was born January 17, 1975 in Roosevelt to William and Mary Elizabeth Root Wyasket. Arlynn was a great Pow Wow singer. He enjoyed old cars, low riders, traveling, and especially attending concerts. He cherished his native culture and participating in Sundance and Pow Wows....

Jun 26, 2021

Our father, son, uncle, husband, nephew, and friend, Willard “John” J Johnson, Sr., age 79, of Neola, passed away June 26, 2021, after a short illness. He was born March 9, 1942, in Ft. Duchesne, to Margret Accawanna and Wilson Johnson. He was raised by Ruby Accawanna. He married Peggy Johnson, they had 5 kids and later divorced. He married...

Jun 26, 2021

William "Stan" Knight, age 83, of Roosevelt, passed away in his home on June 26, 2021. He was born on June 21, 1938 in Logan Utah to Richard and Gale Stewart Knight. He grew up with so much joy, surrounded by his 9 siblings while riding horses, farming in Mink Creek Idaho, hunting, fishing, and enjoying the beautiful nature of...

Jun 25, 2021

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Angela Dawn “Angie” (Fieldsted) Earl, age 43, passed away on June 25, 2021 after a 4 year battle with cancer. She fought with tremendous valiance, grace, courage and strength. She was born July 30, 1977, in Provo, Utah, the first child and only daughter born to Brent...

Jun 25, 2021

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Kelly Grant Olsen, age 41, of Roosevelt, passed away June 25, 2021, at his home. He was born August 8, 1979, in Roosevelt, to Eddie and Marilyn Stringham Olsen. He married Shantel Barker and they later divorced. Kelly really enjoyed all sports even as a young boy....

Jun 22, 2021

John Isidro Cresencio Garcia, Sr., age 78, of Ft. Duchesne, passed away June 21, 2021. He was born April 19, 1943, in Conjilon, New Mexico, to Victor and Adelaida Sandoval Garcia. He married Dorothea UncaSam and they have been together for over 58 years. John worked for the Ute Indian Tribe for many years and in various services throughout the...

Jun 22, 2021

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Chad Burton McClure, age 64, of Ballard, passed away at his home on June 22, 2021. He was born July 2, 1956, in Roosevelt, to Rex McClure and LaRae Reed McClure. He was raised by his mother and Bob Nyberg. Chad married Doreen Ferguson and...

Jun 19, 2021

Connie Rae Serawop, age 62, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away June 19, 2021, at a hospital in New Mexico. She was born September 27, 1958, in Roosevelt, Utah, to Petro Wilson and Georgina Nephi Serawop. She married Terry Appah and they later divorced. Connie loved & enjoyed her life in beautiful Santa Fe, NM. She loved New Mexico...

Jun 18, 2021

Janet Abegglen, age 72, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away June 18, 2021, in her home in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by her family. She was born July 18, 1948, in Roosevelt, Utah, to Willis & Marie Warburton Abegglen.  She married David Burton and had five children, solemnizing their marriage in the Salt Lake City Temple. They...

Jun 17, 2021

Doanna Marie Pollard, age 69, of Talmage, Utah, passed away June 17, 2021, at her home.  She passed peacefully in her sleep; the best way any of us can ever go, really.   She was born May 24, 1952, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Cristobal and Jennie Candeleria Toledo.  She married Ray Andrew Pollard on November 4, 1990, in Elko, Nevada....

Jun 15, 2021

The funeral will be live-streamed here for those who cannot attend in person.  In  lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to Duchesne County Home Delivered Meals, 330 East 100 South, Roosevelt, UT  84066     Howard Owen Jenkins, age 91, of Bluebell, passed away June 15, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.     He was...

Jun 10, 2021

Jun 9, 2021

The world is a little dimmer now with the sudden passing of our “Steph”. Stephanie Phillips Mulligan of Neola passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2021.  Stephanie was preceded in death by her beloved father, Brent L. Phillips, whom we know welcomed his beautiful daughter as she walked into the light. Stephanie leaves behind her two sons, Brent and Shane...

Jun 6, 2021

Jan Stephen Stringham, age 70, formerly of Torrey, currently of Roosevelt, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by those who love him most on June 6, 2021 after a long period of being cared for by his daughter and son-in-law. He was born November 7, 1950, in Vernal to Stephen Bryant and Loma Goodrich Stringham. He was the 4th of...