Obituaries

James Richard Yeomans April 27, 1946 ~ September 5, 2025

James Richard Yeomans, aka Jimmy Dick, passed away peacefully at his home in Monticello, UT on Friday, September 5, 2025 at the age of 79. Jimmy Dick was born on April 27, 1946 to Dick and Hezel Yeomans. He was raised in Mancos, CO with four older sisters. He proudly served the United States in the...

Todd Adamson Black January 1, 1966 ~ September 12, 2025

Todd Adamson Black, 59, passed away peacefully at his home in Nibley, UT on September 12, 2025. Todd was born January 1, 1966, in Monticello, UT. He was the New Year’s Baby for the whole state. Todd grew up in Blanding, where he developed a lifelong love for the outdoors. Todd was the beloved son...

Seth David Boyd May 25, 1977 ~ August 18, 2025

Seth David Boyd, born May 25, 1977 at home in Redondo Beach, California to Philip and Charmaine Boyd, was a 16-year resident of Dove Creek, Colorado until his unexpected passing on August 18, 2025 at the age of 48 in Dove Creek. Seth was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Yvonne Boyd of 25.5...

Linda Kay Slavin September 16, 1946 ~ August 19, 2025

Linda Kay Slavin received her angel wings August 19, 2025, after a long, courageous battle with cancer at the home of her daughter, Teri Perryman. Born September 16, 1946, to Glen and Lee Wilkin in Cortez, CO, she joined her older sister, Deanie, and later gained a little brother, Walter. As a...

Geneva “Neva” Edwards Lyman January 9, 1942 ~ August 21, 2025

Geneva “Neva” Rae Edwards Lyman, died at age 83 from ongoing complications to a serious auto accident she suffered in 2023. After a courageous journey, she passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Neva was born on January 9, 1942, in Monticello, UT, to...

Tom Ritter Atene June 16, 1937 ~ August 15, 2025

Tom Ritter Atene, a cherished soul known for his loving heart, passionate spirit, and infectious humor, passed away on August,15 2025, in Blanding, UT, due to a cardiac arrest. Born on June 16, 1937, in the quaint town of Owl Springs, Tom’s early years were filled with the joys of rural life and...

Kathryn (Kay) Estelle Nielson Wilson April 4, 1943 ~ August 12, 2025

Kathryn (Kay) Estelle Nielson Wilson was born April 4,1943 in Moab, UT. Kathryn was the fourth of nine children born to Milton and Estella Nielson. She grew up in Monticello, UT in a lively home full of laughter, music, and the everyday chaos of a big family. She passed away August 12, 2025, in...

Sharon Kirby Keen Semadeni July 25, 1941 ~ July 16, 2025

Sharon Kirby Keen Semadeni, beloved matriarch of our Semadeni family, passed away peacefully at 8:15 AM on Wednesday, July 16, 2025; just 9 days shy of her 84th birthday. She was surrounded by loved ones at the Monument Health Care Center in Bountiful, UT. Sharon was born in Moran, Allen County, KS...

Jesse Merlin Grover April 4 1942 ~ July 22, 2025

Jesse Merlin Grover was born on April 4, 1942, in Blanding, Utah, the eldest child of Jess and Afton Grover. He spent his early years in northern Utah and Montana, helping with livestock and milking cows—a foundation that instilled in him a lifelong work ethic and love for the land. Merlin returned...

Kathleen Stewart (Halls) January 23, 1943 ~ June 24, 2025

Kathleen “Kathy” Stewart (Halls) passed away quickly and peacefully in Monticello, UT on June 24, 2025 after suffering a stroke. Kathy was born on January 23, 1943 in Meeker, CO to Margaret Bronson of Monticello and Frank Schrafel of Minnesota. Her father was tragically killed in a mining accident...