Obituaries

Yvonna Pearl Hoggard June 8, 1935 ~ July 23, 2023

Yvonna Pearl Hoggard was born on June 8, 1935, her dad’s 25th birthday. She was born to Tulley and Laveda Rhodes Harvey. She is preceeded in death by her parents, sister Nada and son Karl Rex. She is survived by her siblings LaRae Black, Ronald Harvey, Margarette Argyle and Dorothy Burns, her...

David Christensen January 11, 1928 ~ July 19, 2023

Former Monticello resident David Christensen passed away peacefully at the age of 95, on July 19, 2023 at his home in St. George, UT. Dave was born January 11, 1928 in Providence, UT, the third child in a family of nine children. He spent his childhood roaming the hills of Providence and getting...

Brandy Renee Riffey March 31, 1983 ~ July 15, 2023

Brandy Renee Riffey, a loving and kind soul known for her adventurous spirit, was born in Marian, VA on March 31, 1983 and tragically left us on July 15, 2023, on the Dolores Bridge due to a motorcycle accident. Brandy was cherished by many. Her loving spirit left a significant impact on everyone...

Ronald Melvin Trent September 22, 1936 ~ July 14, 2023

Ronald Melvin Trent, born on September 22, 1936, in South Gate, CA, was called to his eternal resting place on July 14, 2023, in Blanding, UT. A man of strength and character, Ronald was a beacon of light and wisdom for all who knew him. He was a loving husband, a devoted father, a proud...

Barbara Montella October 20, 1945 ~ July 8, 2023

Barbara was born to Eugene and Arva Brewster on October 20, 1945 in Orange, TX. She had one brother, Bob Brewster. The daughter of a uranium driller, Barbara spent her childhood moving around the Southwest United States. When she was in the seventh grade, Barbara’s family settled down in Blanding....

Richard Max Bailey March 9, 1957 ~ July 13, 2023

On July 13, 2023 we said goodbye to a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend with the sudden passing of Richard (Rick) Max Bailey. Rick spent his last days with his favorite people, his family, at his favorite place, his home and ranch in Monticello. Rick was born on March 9, 1957...

Morris J Swenson October 20, 1932 ~ July 4, 2023

Morris J. Swenson, known to many as “Swens” or “Coach”, passed away peacefully on July 4 in Blanding due to complications from wuss-itis. Born October 20, 1932 in Orem, UT, to John Eldon Swenson and Erma Jarmin Swenson, he lived a vibrant, fulfilling life characterized by his dedication to...

Betty Jones “Grandma Betty” Mid 1920s ~ June 26, 2023

Betty Jones, lovingly known as “Grandma Betty,” passed from this life on the evening of Monday, June 26, 2023. The preceding day she collapsed while working with her livestock on her McCracken Mesa, Utah farm north of Bluff. She was airlifted to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction where she...

Win Blevins October 21, 1938 ~ July 2, 2023

Win Blevins, the award-winning author best known for his fiction and non-fiction books of western lore and Native American leaders, lifestyle and spirituality, recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Western Writers of America, and a member of the Western Writers Hall of fame, has died....

Billy Joe Richardson May 5, 1936 ~ June 21, 2023

Billy Joe Richardson, age 87, was reunited with his sweetheart and eternal companion, Merle Black Richardson, on June 21, 2023. He was a deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Billy was born May 5, 1936, in Monticello, UT to Walter Lavern and Rachel Mary Miller Richardson...