Obituaries

Gerald Milton “Milt” Pipkin May 25, 1949 ~ July 6, 2026

Gerald Milton “Milt” Pipkin, 77, of Blanding, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, July 6, 2026. Born on May 25, 1949 in Peter’s Springs and raised in Monticello, Milt built a life rooted in hard work, family, and kindness. He met the love of his life in Blanding, Jean Rose...

Daniel Ray Cressler November 18, 1952 ~ July 5, 2026

Daniel Ray Cressler, a beloved dad and grandpa passed away on July 5, 2026 after a short illness. He was 74. Dan will be lovingly remembered by his children, Sherry Musselman Robinson (Greg), Shane Musselman (Melody), and Jill Cressler Kennedy (Rhett Noteman); his brother, Roy Dean Cressler; 17...

Hal W Adams January 9, 1955 ~ July 5, 2026

Hal W. Adams passed away in Monticello, UT on Saturday, July 5, 2026 at the age of 71, with his loving wife by his side. Hal was born in Cedar City, UT on January 9, 1955 to Clemont and Ruth Adams. He graduated from Cedar High School in 1973 and served the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day...

Cecelia Ann Marcroft Tibbitts February 9, 1941 ~ June 29, 2026

Cecelia Ann Marcroft Tibbitts, 85, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away June 29, 2026, surrounded by family, in her new home in Saratoga Springs, UT after a recent cancer diagnosis. Cec, a name she was known by throughout her life, was born on her mother’s birthday, February 9, 1941 to...

Carl Taylor September 29, 1958 ~ June 13, 2026

Carl Taylor, age 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Monticello, Utah, on June 13, 2026. Carl Wayne Taylor was born on September 29, 1958, in Cortez, Colorado, to Keith and Alberta Taylor. He loved the outdoors and exploring the breathtaking scenery surrounding him. Carl was deeply connected...

Cynthia Porter Buer July 7, 1949–June 28, 2026

To those who loved her, Cynthia Porter Buer was many things — wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, writer, homemaker, teacher, peacemaker, and faithful disciple of Jesus Christ. She passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, leaving behind the family that was both the joy and great work of...

Jack Norman Young October 1, 1944 ~ June 15, 2026

Jack Norman Young, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and community pillar, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by the family he cherished above all else. He faced his final battle with cancer and other illnesses with the same quiet courage...

Bruce Lyman Shumway January 19, 1935 ~ June 6, 2026

Bruce Lyman Shumway, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of God, passed peacefully from this life on June 6, 2026 at 6:06 p.m. He was 91 years old. Born January 19, 1935 in Moab, Utah to Glen and Eva Shumway, Bruce was raised with a deep love of hard work, family, and faith....

Clayson Wells “Chris” Lyman September 26, 1936 ~ May 28, 2026

Clayson Wells “Chris” Lyman, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, in Queen Creek, Arizona, just shy of his 90th birthday. Clayson was the first of born of Karl Robison Lyman and Edith Kraft Lyman, arriving in Cortez, CO on September 26, 1936. He was raised in Monticello, breaking horses for the...

Patricia Lonczyna Lyman March 13, 1837 ~ May 22, 2026

Patricia Lonzcyna Lyman passed away on May 22, 2026 in South Jordan, UT. Pat was born in Saint George, UT on March 13, 1937. Her parents were Leonard and Leona Nazer Lonczyna. She lived in St. George in her early years with her grandparents and her many aunt and uncles whom she adored. She has many...