Obituaries

Scott Barton Porter May 7, 1952 ~ February 24, 2024
Scott Barton Porter was born in Monticello, UT on May 7, 1952 to Eugene and Anne Porter. One of six children, his siblings are Alan Porter, Cindy Buer, DeeAnne Christofferson, Sandy Porter, and Matt Porter. Scott met his wife, Garla Knight, while working together at Hogue Printing in Mesa, AZ. They...
Kenneth J Nielson March 5, 1960 ~ February 12, 2024
Kenneth J Nielson was born on March 5, 1960 in Ogden, Utah.  He was the son of Kirk and Maxine Nielson.  After moves to Texas and Idaho, his family came to Blanding, Utah in 1966 when they purchased the Pay Day Drug, (now San Juan Pharmacy}.  He graduated from San Juan High School in 1978 where he...
Matthew Dwayne Benson August 19, 2022 ~ February 21, 2024
Matthew Dwayne Benson, born August 19, 2022 to Colton and Elida Benson. Matthew was named after his late uncle Matthew Richard Benson, and his grandfather, Scott Dwayne Benson.  Matthew is loved deeply by family and friends. He was a very strong and brave little boy who loved to be outside taking...
Bonnie Petty September 22, 1940 ~ February 14, 2024
Bonnie Petty passed away peacefully surrounded by love on February 14, 2024, in her cherished hometown of Blanding, Utah.  Born on September 22, 1940 to the late Clarence and Myrtle Perkins, Bonnie’s kindhearted nature and infectious smile were a blessing to all who knew her.  Bonnie was...
Sheri Lyn Christensen February 28, 1957 ~ February 11, 2024
Sheri Lyn Christensen passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 in St. George, UT. She had battled health issues for several years but her condition deteriorated suddenly and her passing was unexpected.   Sheri was born February 28, 1957 in Farmington, NM to Mary Lou Warren and James Floyd Buntin....
Daniel Douglas Bandis May 21, 1985 ~ February 16, 2024
Daniel Douglas Bandis was born on May 21, 1985 to Steve and Debbie Bandis at the Cottonwood Hospital in Murray, UT.  He passed away on February 16, 2024 in Blanding, UT. Danny grew up in the Salt Lake City area, where he was an Eagle Scout and was proud to be a part of the scouting program. He...
Sandra Lee Freestone May 31, 1955 ~ February 8, 2024
Sandra Lee Freestone of Tremonton UT, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 8, 2024 at the age of 68. Sandy was born May 31, 1955 in Denver, CO, to Lynn and Angelina Tharling.  She grew up in Las Vegas, NV. Her love of music and passion for performing led her to enroll at...
Maxcene Belnap Spotted Elk May 16, 1946 ~ January 30, 2024
Maxcene Belnap Spotted Elk Obituary Maxcene Belnap Spotted Elk, age 77, of Kaysville, Utah, started her journey on the Milky Way to be with her ancestors at the next camp on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024. She was born and died in Ogden, Utah. She was a resident of Blanding, Utah for 34 years (1983-...
Steven Nielson Keele December 27, 1941 ~ January 27, 2024
Steven Nielson Keele was born on December 27, 1941 in Moab, UT to Yvonne Nielson and Thomas Edward Keele. He was raised in Blanding, UT with his siblings Thomas Nielson Keele, Melissa Ann Keele, and Calvin Nielson Keele. He grew up near his grandparents, Edward and Ida Palmer Nielson and treasured...
Steven Nielson Keele December 27, 1941 ~ January 27, 2024
Steven Nielson Keele was born on December 27, 1941 in Moab, UT to Yvonne Nielson and Thomas Edward Keele. He was raised in Blanding, UT with his siblings Thomas Nielson Keele, Melissa Ann Keele, and Calvin Nielson Keele. He grew up near his grandparents, Edward and Ida Palmer Nielson, and treasured...

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