Obituaries

Jan 2, 2026

Donald Lee Bartlett was born February 5, 1945 the son of Ann Bartlett in Lawndale, California.  He was 80 Years 10 Months 28 days of age.  He almost made it to 81.

 He had been a resident in Yerington for 40 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Darlene for 45 years. Don was the son Ann Bartlett born in...

Dec 19, 2025

Robert Vernon Johnson, age 88, of Silver Springs, Nevada, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, a caring father, a cherished grandfather, and a respected member of his community.

Born in Arizona to Milton David Johnson and Minnie Mae Boudinot Johnson, Robert was one of six siblings:...

Nov 10, 2025

John Bunker Palmer, 67, of Yerington Nevada, passed away peacefully on November 10th, 2025.

John was born in Akron, Ohio, to his parents, the late Ronald and Cecilia "Betty" Palmer. He grew up in a lively household in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio alongside his siblings Tom, David, and Carol Palmer.

John was an avid dancer in...

Oct 30, 2025

Mary Lou Williams passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at her home in Wellington.  She was 90.

Mary Lou was born January 31,2025 to Vergil and Alice Zehner.  She grew up in the Seattle Washington area where she attended school and played the violin in the high school orchestra.  On February 26, 1955, she Married her...

Oct 27, 2025

Phyllis Longero passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025.  She was 91.

She was born on May 22, 1934 in Reno, Nevada the daughter of Phillip and Fern Crowder.

Phyllis grew up in southwest Reno, attended Reno High School and The University of Nevada, Reno, where she met her husband of 50 years Jerry...

Oct 19, 2025

Billie Dean Wylie passed away at his home in Wellington, Nevada on Sunday, October 19, 2025.  He was 68.

Billie was born on January 16, 1957 in Ukiah, California the son of Troy and Lawanda (Maddox) Wylie.  He has lived in Wellington since 1987. He enjoyed collecting knives, guns and watches.  He had a talent of fixing...

Oct 5, 2025

Tanya Ruddell passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at her home in Yerington, Nevada.  She was 69.  The Ruddell family is saddened and broken at our loss. Tanya was our Queen, Mother and our best friend. Her husband Scott cared for her at their home and was with her until she passed.

Tanya was born in Napa,...

Sep 26, 2025

David Arthur Cardoza passed away suddenly on Friday, September 26, 2025, surrounded by his family at Renown Medical Center, Reno, Nevada.  He was 77.

David was a certified Welder and Carpenter through the Carpenters Union Apprenticeship Program and went on to build many of the structures you've visited in DC, Seattle, Northern California and Nevada. While serving...

Sep 21, 2025

Susan Kay Wood passed away in the comfort of her home on the morning of Sunday, September 21, 2025 surrounded by family and her beloved dog.  She was 73.

Sue was born in Olney, Illinois on March 20, 1952 to Carroll Vallie Wood and Jean Tannahill Wood. Sue lived in Olney and Salem, Illinois before her family...

Sep 18, 2025

Leland Dale Tom passed away early Thursday morning, September 18, 2025 at his home in Yerington.  He was 65.

Leland was born in Schurz, Nevada on May 22, 1960 the son of Marian (Conway) of Yerington and George Tom of Coleville, California.  He was raised in Yerington and attended schools in Yerington and graduated from Yerington High...

Sep 10, 2025

Norma "Vonney" Yvonne Quilici left this earth and went home to God, unexpectedly, on September 10, 2025, at her home.  She was 87.

She was born on March 20, 1938, in Phoenix, Arizona. She moved to San Bernardino, California, and attended Pacificana High School. She spent the last 67 years in Yerington, Nevada, where she built a...

Sep 7, 2025

Victor Phillip Urschel passed away at his home in Yerington on Sunday, September 7, 2025.  He was 67.

Victor was born March 25, 1958 in Los Angeles, California the youngest of two sons of Peter and Hilda Urschel.

He spent most of his youth in Orange County, California before moving with his Mother and brother...

Sep 6, 2025

Our beloved family matriarch Helen Kay Leveille, age 82, passed away in Sparks, Nevada on September 6, 2025 from complications of a stroke.

Helen was born in Elko Nevada on October 25, 1942. As a child she moved with her family to Smith Valley where she graduated from Smith Valley High School and married her high school...

Sep 4, 2025

Jacqulyn "Jackie" Botelho passed away at Renown Medical Center in Reno on Thursday, September 4, 2025.  She was 82.

Jacqulyn (Jackie) Couser Botelho was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 27th, 1943, and was the only child of Ralph Samual Couser, and Neoma Lee Thomas. They moved to Los Angeles, California when she was a young child....

Aug 18, 2025

Clifford passed peacefully in the presence of family -His daughter, Susan, and his grandson, Mark, by his side at his home on Manha Lane in Yerington, NV.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn (Mollart) Thompson, his grandson, Steven Oliver, his brother, Francis of Loomis, CA, and his sister, Alyce of Fernley, NV.

Clifford was...

Aug 12, 2025

Derlin Lavern Proctor passed away at his home in Yerington on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.  He was 69.

Derlin Lavern Proctor was born to Derlin Lamance and Wanda Christell Proctor on April 19, 1956 in Delano, California. He joined his sister Terry at home, and later his younger brother Larry was born.

The family moved...

Aug 7, 2025

Victor R. Sam Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025 at the age of 73.

Born on August 5, 1952 in Schurz, Nevada, Victor had a deep love for his family especially his grandsons who he enjoyed very much. Throughout his life, he was known for his kindness, humor, generosity,...

Aug 4, 2025

Robert Nicholas Salony, 85, passed away August 4, 2025 after a  battle with melanoma cancer. Robert was born December 18, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York. Robert served honorably in the Marines from 1957 to 1977 and did one tour of Viet Nam. There he fell into a booby trap and sustained injuries to his feet that would plague him...

Jul 21, 2025

Loretta (Lori) Brock Smith passed away on July 21, 2025, in Fernley, Nevada, where she lived in residential care for Alzheimer's disease for several years.  Lori was 70 years old.

Lori was born in Los Angeles, California, on October 21, 1954, the first child of John and Letitia Brock (now Roth).  As a young girl, Lori attended...

Jun 24, 2025

Richard Arthur Kranjack (aka Rich, Kran, or Dick) passed away at South Lyon Medical Center on June 24, 2025.  He was 80.

Rich was born on March 23rd, 1945, to Arthur (Dutch) Kranjack and Elaine (Sheehan) Kranjack. He spent his early childhood years in Fernley, Nevada, until 1952 when the family moved to Weed Heights.  Rich had...