Obituaries

David John Kern

David John Kern was born on June 14, 1946 to William and Valeska Kern in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the youngest of 5 siblings, Ruth, Eleanor, Norma and Harold. Ruth lived in New York with her husband Joseph …


Gael McGibbon

Gael McGibbon, 69, left home for her final adventure on Friday, August 25th, surrounded by all the love and well-wishes of her family and her closest friend. She had waged a valiant battle with cancer for 13 months. She will …


Jon Alvin Riley

Jon Alvin Riley passed away on August 28, 2023, at the age of 51. He was born on March 6, 1972, in Winnemucca, Nevada to Leslie Jay and Pamm Riley. He lived his entire life in Winnemucca, Nevada. He was …


Michael Anthony Odom

Michael Anthony Odom passed away on August 27, 2023, at his home in Winnemucca, Nevada at the age of 63. He was born on November 12, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York to John and Betty Odom. Michael was born and …


Julie Hughes

Julie Hughes passed away peacefully in Fallon, NV. She was born in Lovelock, NV to Martin and Eunice (Brown) Rodriquez and was the second oldest of five siblings. Growing up she attended Sherman Indian School in Riverside, CA. She had …


Kimberlee Kay Williams

After a valiant two-year battle with ovarian cancer, Kimberlee Kay Williams passed peacefully on July 24, 2023, in Cheney, Washington with family by her side. Kimberlee was born in Reno, Nevada on November 9, 1963, to Thomas and Charlese (Rupley) …


Iris Carmalene Dyer

Iris Carmalene Dyer, 84, of Winnemucca, Nevada, died August 9, 2023. Known to family and friends as “Carm”, she is survived by 2 sons Kevin Neal and Thomas Scott, 5 grandchildren: Simona, Nathan, Brendyn, Kyler and Kya, and 3 great …


Ted Garcia

Ted Garcia passed away on August 5, 2023, at the age of 68. He was born on March 7, 1955, in Laramie, Wyoming to Alfred and Marcella Garcia. He was born and raised in Wyoming and moved to Nevada in …


Beverly Joyce Mendiola

Beverly Joyce Mendiola passed away and ascended to her place in heaven on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Beverly was born on January 23, 1933 in Reno, Nevada. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Louis Harold Mendiola, her …


Terrie Marsh

Terrie Marie (Taylor) Marsh, 64 of Winnemucca, Nevada, passed away with loved ones alongside and after a courageous battle with cancer on June 10, 2023 in Sparks, Nevada. Terrie was born April 14, 1959, in Chico, California, the daughter of …


Rafael Hernandez Venzor

Rafael Hernandez Venzor passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2023, at his home in Paradise Valley, Nevada. He was born on October 24, 1955, in La Manga, Chihuahua, Mexico to Miguel and Alicia Venzor. He was the ninth of eleven …


David Ellwood Dunham

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Ellwood Dunham on July 16, 2023, at his home in Winnemucca, Nevada. He was born on July 20, 1947, to Wyona Easter Dunham and Robert Ellwood Dunham. He …


Carol Ann Shank (Nieblas)

On July 5th we lost a great lady, Carol Ann Shank (Nieblas). She was born in Santa Ana, California on July 7th, 1947 to Robert J. Nieblas and Joyce Mary (Walker) Nieblas. She grew up in Santa Ana and graduated …


Sandra Harshbarger

Sandra Harshbarger, of Winnemucca, NV passed away July 17, 2023, with family members at her side. Sandy was born in Laconia, New Hampshire on September 2, 1938, and moved west when she was just a child. She was raised in …


Mary Olive Knapp

With deep sadness we share the passing of Mary Olive (Phelps) (Gialy) Knapp, on July 4, 2023, at the age of 91, in Carson City, NV. She was the daughter of Holly and Vera (Adams) Phelps. She was preceded in …


John James Moore

John James Moore passed away on June 11, 2023. John, a third generation Nevadan, was born August 27,1942, to Theodore and Harriet Moore in Winnemucca, Nevada. John grew up in Winnemucca and graduated from Humboldt County High school in 1960. …


Richard Carl Wolters Jr

Richard Carl Wolters Jr. passed away on June 23, 2023. He was born on January 26, 1971, in Pacoima, California to Richard Carl Wolters Sr. and Mary Loretta Parker. Rick was born in Pacoima, California and moved to Oregon in …


Judy Alice Scott

Judy Alice Scott passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at her home at 86 years old. She was born on January 3, 1937, in Ward County, Minot, North Dakota. Judy graduated in 1955 from Minot High School. Judy married …


Lester D (Joe) Weagant

Lester D (Joe) Weagant: A long-time resident of Lovelock passed away peacefully, on June 25, 2023, at home. Joe was born in Alturas California, on December 21,1944. Preceded in death by both of his parents, his brothers Floyd, Jerry and …


Daniel (Danny) Lee Rhoads

10/07/1961 – 04/14/2023 Daniel Lee Rhoads (Danny) passed away at his home on April 14, 2023. Danny was born in Rio Linda, Calif., to Wendell and Wilma Rhoads. He moved to Winnemucca, NV in 1981 to be closer to his …


Larry Hall

Larry Henry Hall Sr. passed away on June 27, 2023, at his home in Winnemucca, Nevada. He was born on January 29, 1944, to Rio and Ruth Hall in Gateway, Colorado. He finished high school and went on to attend …


Christopher Luis Solis

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Christopher Luis Solis on June 14, 2023 at the age of 47. Chris fought hard for 2.5 months after a massive heart attack. He was born in Winnemucca, NV …


P. Michael Marfisi

P. Michael Marfisi passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023. He truly loved life, literally whistled everywhere he went, and loved his family, friends, and community with all his heart. He was born on December 18, 1935, in Reno to …


Irl Leon Franklin

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Irl “Leon” Franklin who passed away on June 11th, 2023 at his longtime home in Winnemucca NV. Leon, as he liked to be called, was 88 years old and …


Mary Smith

March 24, 1934-December 30, 2022 Graveside services for Mary Ann and Wayne Smith will be on June 24, 2023 at 11:00 am, Battle Mountain Cemetary.


Leon Franklin

Leon Franklin passed away on June 11, 2023. Services will be held on June 16, 2023 at 9 am at the Winnemucca Cemetery. Formal obituary to follow.


Dusty Weber

Dusty Weber, 50, passed away on June 5, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Winnemucca, Nevada. She was born on September 27, 1972, in Deadwood, South Dakota to Terry Allerdings and Edna Sneesby. She lived in Lead-Deadwood, South Dakota for …


Thomas Anthony Moura

Thomas Anthony Moura, 77, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, May 19, 2023, after losing a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. Tom was born on October 9, 1945, to Azorean (Portuguese) immigrants, Manuel …


Sandra Lee Smith

August 30, 1955 – May 6,2023 Sandra Lee (Gongaware) Smith, affectionately known as Sandi, of Battle Mountain, NV, passed away on May 6, 2023, at the age of 67 years old. She was born in Pasadena, CA, and the youngest …


John William Etcheverry

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John William Etcheverry on May 29th, 2023. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 56. John was a beloved husband to Caroline and a …


Michelle Pardee Garcia

Michelle Pardee Garcia passed away June 1, 2023, with her beloved husband Rey Garcia by her side after a brief illness in Winnemucca, Nevada. Michelle, the youngest of four children, was born in Tucson, Arizona to Lloyd and Helen Pardee …


Larry Darby

Larry Darby passed away on May 26, 2023, in Winnemucca, Nevada. He was born on June 1, 1943, in Moab, Utah. Larry grew up in Monticello, Utah. He lived for some time in Murray, Utah; Salina, Utah; Beatty, Nevada and …


Susan Stiff Mills

We are very sad to announce the passing of Susan Stiff Mills on May 27, 2023, in Lovelock, NV. Sue was born on April 7, 1947 in Reno. Sue graduated from the University of Nevada Reno with a nursing degree, …


James Daniel Choate

James Daniel Choate passed away on May 29, 2023, at his home in Winnemucca, Nevada. He was born on April 17, 1957, in Las Vegas, Nevada to John and Jean Choate. Jim spent his first 5 years in Las Vegas, …


Ricky James Seales

Ricky James Seales passed away on May 21, 2023, at his home in Winnemucca, Nevada. He was born on July 10, 1970, to David Cox and Lucille Prettyman. Ricky was born and raised in Joplin, Missouri until he was 17 …


Sheri Anne Coston

Sheri Anne Coston (or as she was more affectionately known Mumsy, Gamma, and Grandmama) passed away on May 19, 2023. She was born September 3, 1956 at Saint Mary’s in Reno NV, and raised in Carson City NV. She met …


Justin Albert McArthur

1978-2023 Justin Albert McArthur passed away on May 10, 2023 after a brief fight against cancer. He was the son of Lynn & Brenda McArthur and was born on July 27, 1978 in Salt Lake Cit, Utah. He spent his …


Daniel Martin DeBord

On Sunday, May 7, 2023, Daniel Martin DeBord went home to be with the Lord. He was born May 10, 1962 to Geneva Marie Perius and Paul Stephen DeBord in Fort Ord, California. Dan moved to Winnemucca to start his …


Justin Michael Wilcox

Born on August 22nd 1982 and passed away on November 27th 2022. Justin was born to James Michael Wilcox and Jaqueline Moen Wilcox in Hyattsville, Maryland. Justin grew up in Las Vegas NV with his 3 brothers and mother, where …


Sandra Purkins Buckingham Jones

March 31, 1937 – May 8, 2023 Sandra Purkins Buckingham Jones passed away on May 8, 2023, in Reno, NV, at the age of 86 years old. She was born on March 31, 1937, in Prescott, AZ, the second child …


Megan Marie Melver

Megan Marie Melver was born on April 22, 1980, in Baker, Oregon. She passed away on May 9, 2023, at the age of 43, at her residence in Clemmons, NC, after a four-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Megan spent …


Evan Carrillo Mendoza

Evan Carrillo Mendoza was born on September 10, 1992 to his mother Bertha and father Cornelio. Evan has two sisters, Daisy and Vanesa Carrillo. He was raised only knowing the love of family. Evan tragically passed on May 14, 2023 …


Michael Ward

As most of you know, my father passed away April 29th 2023. He proudly served in the US Military for 10+ years and was a Desert Storm veteran. We all knew what an avid Raiders fan he was, loved to …


Mary Drakos Cowley

Mary Drakos Cowley passed away at her home in Mtn. Grove, Missouri on May 7, 2023. Mary was born to Louis and Katherine Drakos on Dec. 27, 1929 in Farmington, Utah. She was the sixth child in a family of …


Richard Hewes Robie

Richard “Dick” Hewes Robie, passed away quietly April 30th, 2023 in his Winnemucca home. Dick, as most everyone knew him, was born in Los Angeles County California, September 28, 1935. Dick started working at a young age, mowing lawns, and …


Coralee Nakamura

Coralee Nakamura, 86, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at her son’s home in Kamas, Utah. Coralee was born in Blackfoot, Idaho on December 24, 1936, the daughter of Clair Edwin and Margaret Merchant Kracaw. She attended schools in Blackfoot …


Stephanie Ann Schroeder

Beloved mother, beloved daughter, beloved aunt, beloved friend. Odds are that if you are reading this, you knew Stephanie. She was a loquacious firecracker who never met a stranger. Stephanie never met a person she wouldn’t call a friend. And …


Gary Loren Mork

Gary Loren Mork was born in Williston, North Dakota on October 23, 1944, to Luvern VanWagner Mork and Ole Anton Mork, and was raised in a Godly household. Gary joined the Army and served his beloved country in Vietnam in …


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