Obituaries

William Terry Certonio July 11, 1943 ~ November 15, 2025

William Terry Certonio passed away from congestive heart failure on November 15, 2025, at home with family, in Washington City, UT. He was born July 11, 1943 in Blanding, UT to William (Willy) and Barbara Palmer Certonio. He married Sandra Kay Shumway in Blanding on December 28, 1968. They were...

Andrew Lee Romero February 19, 1969 ~ November 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and friend, Andrew, who left us on November 11, 2025 at the age of 56. Andrew was a man who lived life in color. A naturally gifted artist, he expressed his unique magic through fashion, sketching, gardening, and his...

Walter Edward Pipkin February 16, 1957 ~ October 19, 2025

Walter Edward Pipkin, 68, of Billings, MT was born on February 16, 1957 and died at home on the morning of Sunday, October 19, 2025. Walt was born and raised in Monticello, UT. In 1977 he met Jamie Collard, who became his wife on October 10, 1980. During their 45-year marriage they welcomed five...

Patricia Ann Redd Shumway August 22, 1938 ~ October 21, 2025

Patricia Ann Redd Shumway had a joyful heavenly reunion on October 21, 2025. Patsy was born on August 22, 1938, the first child of Vivian Washburn and Alma J. Redd. She was very well loved, and the confidence she gained from being so adored allowed her to cheerfully love others for the rest of her...

Lisle Adams and Jewell Redd in the seventh grade in 1941

Jewell Redd Adams April 2, 1929, ~ October 23, 2025

Jewell Redd Adams stepped into the next life on October 23, 2025 into the arms of her loved ones who had gone before. She was born on April 2, 1929, in Blanding, UT to Lemuel Burton Redd and Cynthia Irene Hatch. She, along with her five brothers and sister – Burton, Johnnie, Kermit, Keith, Francell...

Madge Colleen Metro Shumway March 20, 1927 ~ October 13, 2025

Madge Colleen Metro Shumway, oldest resident of San Juan County, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on the quiet morning of her passing, October 13, 2025. She was born on March 20, 1927, in Phoenix, AZ, daughter of Charles Metro and Edna Pauline Branch. She was raised by Pauline and...

Sherry Fuller Behunin September 6, 1935 ~ September 29, 2025

Sherry Fuller Behunin passed away in her home surrounded by family on September 29, 2025 in Monticello, UT. Born on September 6, 1935, in the serene town of Monticello, Sherry was the beloved daughter of Lewis Cornelius Fuller and Della Marie Fox Fuller. Sherry was the fifth of six children. Sherry...

Samuel Wayne Christensen September 8, 1934 ~ September 18, 2025

Samuel Wayne Christensen was born on September 8, 1934 in Monticello, UT to Ray and Olive Melissa Jarvis Christensen. He passed away at home in Monticello on September 18, 2025 surrounded by family. Sam was the eighth of 13 children. He grew up in Monticello. He played basketball in high school and...

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...