Obituaries

Mar 12, 2026

Yvonne Belle Snyder was called home to Jesus on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at her daughter’s home in Dayton. She was 99 years old.

Yvonne was born on January 08, 1927, the only daughter of Roland and Virginia (Bell) Snyder. Except for a few months away, she lived her entire life in Yerington.

In earlier years, Yvonne enjoyed homemaking, entertaining, and volunteer...

Mar 12, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dolores Salas.  Dolores passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Silver Oak Post Acute Care in Carson City.  She was 92.

Dolores was born September 10, 1933 in Yerington, Nevada the daughter of Joe and Luella (Summers) SalasShe was a very proud Veteran of the United States Air Force,...

Feb 22, 2026

Gordon Blaine Pratt, Jr. passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada on Sunday, February 22, 2026.  He was 75.

Gordon was born December 19, 1950 in Wallace, Idaho the son of Gordon B. and Elenore (Walker) Pratt.  He graduated from Wallace High School in 1971.  He married Donna Morse of Wallace in 1971.  They welcomed two children, David and Patricia....

Feb 19, 2026

Clarence Russell Shafer, lovingly known as “Russ”, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026.  He  was 92. 

Russ was born on January 12,1934, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the son of Clarence W. and Clara Marie (Terrin) Shafer. 

Russ was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 46 years , Esperanza Rodriguez Shafer; his parents, Clarence Wiley, and...

Feb 8, 2026

Mark Brenden Forsstrom died suddenly at his home in Yerington, Nevada on February 8, 2026. He was 69.

Mark is survived by his two beloved sisters, Teresa (Terry) Hess of Litchfield, Minnesota and Lesley-Ann O’Hara of Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. He was predeceased by both parents and his nephew Steven and “Baby Cat”. He is survived by his niece Deanna & nephews...

Feb 8, 2026

Charlene Diane Marc, "Charlie Brown", 78 of Yerington Nevada passed away peacefully on Sunday February 8th surrounded by loved ones.

Charlene was born October 18, 1947, in Tacoma, Washington, to Roland and Zetta Marc. Early in Charlene’s life Zetta met Bob Brown and as a family they moved to Yerington NV where Bob went to work at the Anaconda Mine. Bob...

Feb 5, 2026

Larry Lee Cox Jr. passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada on February 5, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.

He was born November 14, 1954 in Portland, Oregon to parents Larry Lee Cox Sr and Sonia (Wedemeyer) Cox.

Larry met Renee’ Faust when they were 25. It was love at first sight for both. He knew after 3 weeks...

Feb 1, 2026

Isidro "Papa Chilo" Ramirez Arellano passed away at his home Sunday, February o1, 2026 surrounded by his family.  He was 70.

Isidro was born on May 15, 1955 the son of Secundino Ramirez and Todora Arellano in Zacatecas, Mexico.  He was a loving Father, Brother and Grandpa who enjoyed farming, taking care of his animals and spending time with his family....

Jan 17, 2026

George Wesley 'Wes' Herbst passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Renown Medical Center in Reno.  He was 69.

Wes was born in Yerington on June 30, 1956 the son of George L. and Joy (Curd) Herbst.  He graduated from Yerington High School where he excelled in academics and athletics.  He married Monique Shipley in Yerington at the First Baptist...

Jan 9, 2026

Our Beloved Son, Brother, and Friend, Robert Cole Garcia was born on August 13, 2007, in Carson City, Nevada to Wayne and Valerie Garcia. The angels received him on January 9, 2026, in Yerington, Nevada. He was 18 years old.

Robert is survived by his parents Wayne and Valerie Garcia, brothers Aiden, Chase, Bradley, sister Yesenia, and little sister, Elva, grandparents...

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...

Nov 7, 2025

Our beloved wife, mom, Nani, Aunt Charlotte, Great Aunt, Great-great Aunt, Grandma Char and dear friend went to her Heavenly Eternal Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whom she served so well, on November 7, 2025. She was at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. While our hearts ache with her absence, we rejoice...

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...