Richard Dale Larsen passed away at the Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital on May 14, 2026. Richard was born in Gunnison, Utah, on Nov. 1, 1948, to Leslie Dale Larsen and May Jean Buchanan Larsen. He was a graduate of the Gunnison Valley High School class of 1967. He served as a missionary for the…
Lenore Watson Peterson, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, in St. George, Utah. Born on Oct. 8, 1945, in Bell Gardens, California, Lenore led a life marked by quiet strength and selfless service, leaving a lasting legacy in the lives of many. Lenore’s early years in Bell Gardens shaped her warm spirit and determination,…
Myrtle “Veone” Fjeldsted passed away on May 6, 2026, peacefully in her home in Centerfield, Utah, at the age of 99. She was born in Axtel, Utah, on July 20, 1926, and grew up there helping her parents on the farm. She graduated from Gunnison High School, where she met and later married her sweetheart…
Last month, the Utah Department of Transportation and Ephraim City began the removal of a row of historic trees, including 39 Russian Black Willows, along Main Street at the northwest gateway entrance to the city. The tree removal began with no notification to most residents except for a last-minute handout the day six trees were…
FAIRVIEW—The Fairview City Hall was packed during a recent city council meeting as graduates of the North Valley Citizens Police Academy were recognized for completing a six-week program designed to give residents a firsthand look at modern law enforcement. North Valley Police Department Chief Steve Gray and Officer Trevor Painter presented certificates of completion to…
Chris Johnsen Gardner, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, Utah, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026. He was born Sept. 10, 1955, in Ogden, Utah, to Coy and Yvonne Gardner. Chris was a skilled maintenance worker, electrician, and builder who spent his life working hard and helping others. He was known for his kindness, generosity, and…
Myrtle “Veone” Fjeldsted passed away on May 6, 2026, peacefully in her home in Centerfield, Utah, at the age of 99. She was born in Axtel, Utah, on July 20, 1926, and grew up there helping her parents on the farm. She graduated from Gunnison High School, where she met and later married her sweetheart…
Five Snow College graduates received special recognition and spoke at graduation ceremonies Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May 1. Brooklyn GilgenDaughter of Mike and Stephanie Gilgen of Fountain Green, was valedictorian of the Class of 2026 and spoke at the main commencement in Terry Foote Stadium May 1. She graduated from North Sanpete High…
MT. PLEASANT—The North Sanpete Veterans Memorial Committee and a cornhole organization called the Back 40 Baggers are sponsoring a Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser for the veterans memorial on Saturday May 10 at ConToy Arena. The Back 40 Baggers are providing the cornhole stands, bags and prizes, among other items needed for the tournament. Organizers hope the…
Some people don‘t just walk through life, they light up the world as they go. Kandis Lund, with arms wide open, returned to her loving Heavenly Father and his son, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was born Oct. 31, 1972. She was our beautiful little witch. She loved her birthday. There wasn’t…
FOUNTAIN GREEN—Fountain Green may be the next municipality in northern Sanpete to jump ship from the Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office to the North Valley Police Department. Prior to the regular council meeting on April 16, the Fountain Green council held a public work meeting to discuss moving the city police contract to the North Valley…
MANTI—Barbara Barton, 92, and her cousin William Funk, also 92, both of Manti, are the oldest living descendants of Daniel Buckley Funk, a prominent Sanpete Valley pioneer. Barton, who grew up in Sterling, and William, who grew up in Manti, did not get acquainted until their teen years at Manti High School because they had…
GUNNISON—The Gunnison Valley Seniors Social will be held Monday, April 20, at 6 p.m. at the senior center in Gunnison City Hall. Organizers invite all residents aged 55 and older to attend. The meal will include ham, cheesy potatoes, a vegetable, and rolls. Attendees are asked to bring their own dishes, a potluck dessert to…
Carol Marie Mortensen, 96 of Ephraim, Utah, passed away April 1, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born Nov. 8, 1929, to Paul and Elvira Marie Thomsen Mortensen in Ephraim, Utah. Carol grew up in Ephraim and after graduating she worked as a switchboard operator until she moved to Salt Lake City with her constant friend…
FAIRVIEW—Fairview is taking steps to protect one of its most valuable assets: clean, reliable water. At a city council meeting Thursday, March 19, Justin Jackson, the city’s water and power superintendent, outlined an $11.6 million upgrade to the water system designed to serve residents for the next several generations. As Jackson put it, the project…