Obituaries

Yerington, Nevada Obituaries

Scott Richard Brown

Scott Richard Brown

Jun 13, 2020

Scott Richard Brown passed away suddenly in Scottsdale Arizona in the presence of his fiancé, Bernadette Gonzalez on Saturday June 13, 2020. He was 51 years old.

He was born in Schurz, Nevada on January 12, 1969, the son of Delphine Brown.

Scott was a resident of Scottsdale, Arizona and Yerington Nevada. He was engaged...

William Leroy Schmidt

William Leroy Schmidt

Jun 12, 2020

A Small Man with a Huge Presence

William "Bill" Schmidt, born May 20, 1935, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, Nevada. He was 85 years old. His grandson Cody Bohman and Cody's wife, Amber, were at his side.

Bill was born in Corona, California and grew...

Wayne Monahan

Wayne Monahan

Jun 4, 2020

Wayne R. Monahan known by many as "Grandpa", passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada on June 4, 2020. He was 82 years 11 months. Wayne was born weighing 13 pounds in West Line Township,  (Lucan), Minnesota on June 28, 1937 at home.  The Youngest son to Robert (RC) and Caroline (Bolster) Monahan. He was the youngest child of...

Judy Shope

Judy Shope

May 30, 2020

Judy J. Shope, 80, passed away on Saturday morning, May 30, 2020 after a short illness, with her family by her side.

Judy was born in Smith Valley, Nevada on November 10, 1939 to Pasquale Acciari and Palma Bianchini-Acciari (Lommori) who predeceased her. She is also predeceased by brother Joe Acciari, sisters Lola Lerg, Madeline Acciari and...

Norman Elwood Pierson

Norman Elwood Pierson

May 29, 2020

Norman Elwood Pierson passed away at his home in Smith on Friday evening, May 29, 2020.  He was 77.

He was born October 9, 1942 in San Jose, California the son of Elwood and Dorothy (Thayer) Pierson.  He married Roxanna (Roxy) Shaw in Carson City on October 31, 1972.  He worked as an Appliance Service Tech and...

Madeline May Aeschlimann

Madeline May Aeschlimann

May 22, 2020

On Friday, May 22, 2020 Madeline May Aeschlimann passed away at the age of 93 at the Mason Valley Residence.

Madeline was born January 13, 1927 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Erik and Elmo (Bishop) Rumstedt.  She graduated from Olney High School, Philadelphia, PA in June of 1944.  Upon graduation she put her office skills to work with...

Virginia Ruth Nish

Virginia Ruth Nish

May 21, 2020

Virginia Ruth (Fincher) Nish, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 21, 2020.

Virginia was born March 7, 1936 in Fairfield, California the daughter of William and Pearl Mae (Hutchinson) Fincher.  She was one of six daughters of Bill Fincher; Dejah Marie (Cabral), Madge Myree (Dietrich), Emma Lee (Fagundes), Wilda Jean (Knoblock) and...

Barbara Jean Presley

Barbara Jean Presley

May 18, 2020

Barbara J. (Martin) Presley, age 86, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020, in Carson City, Nevada.

Barbara was born on September 16, 1933, in Modesto, California, the daughter of Edward and Myrtle (Kintcher) Martin.  Barbara grew up in the area and met her life-long love, Windel Presley while attending Livingston High School graduating in 1951.  She...

Veronica Jean Fenili

Veronica Jean Fenili

May 15, 2020

Veronica Jean Fenili, 75, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 and finally found peace after a long battle with dementia.

Veronica is survived by her husband of 49 years Peter Fenili of Smith Valley, Nevada and her daughter Dana Fenili and son in law Thomas Doll of Yerington, Nevada  She is predeceased by her mother Lois Wall ...

Theodore And Elsie Faber

Theodore And Elsie Faber

May 5, 2020

Theodore and Elsie passed away peacefully at their home in Yerington . Ted left us on March 7, 2020; he was 101. Missing her husband of nearly 76 years, Elsie passed away peacefully a brief two months later on May 5, 2020; she was 99.

Ted, the country boy, was born the third oldest of...

Norma Gomez-Pineda

Norma Gomez-Pineda

Apr 30, 2020

Norma A. Gomez-Pineda passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Carson Tahoe Regional Hospital in Carson City.  She was 48.

Norma's funeral service will be held 1:00 am Friday, May 8th at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Yerington with burial to follow at the Valley View Cemetery. Because of the COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings...

Barbara "Scotty" Pugsley

Barbara "Scotty" Pugsley

Apr 23, 2020

Barbara Lynn Pugsley "Scotty" passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington.  She was 81.

She was born July 27, 1938 in Wichita, Kansas.  She had lived in Yerington for the past 20 years.  She had worked as a Bartender for many years.  Scotty was married to Aaron Pugsley who...

Arthur Wayne Jim

Arthur Wayne Jim

Apr 17, 2020

Arthur Wayne Jim passed away at his home in Yerington on Friday, April 17, 2020.  He was 65.

Arthur 'Art' was born in Schurz, Nevada on January 29, 1955 the son of Guy and Marie Jim.

He is survived by his Daughter, Charise Jim; his brother, William Brown; his sisters, LeAnna Blue Horse, Shelia Brown,...

Adrian "Ben" Martinez

Adrian "Ben" Martinez

Apr 8, 2020

Adrian Benjamin 'Ben' Martinez passed away at his home in Yerington surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.  He was 42.

He was born in Mesa, Arizona on August 22, 1977 the son of Thomas and Maria Martinez.

Ben was a lifelong resident of Smith Valley and Yerington.  He married Jennifer Lynn Mowrer in...

Jerald D. Kruger

Jerald D. Kruger

Apr 7, 2020

Jerald Douglas Kruger passed away at his home in Yerington on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.  He was 72.

Jerry was born in Hawthorne, Nevada on November 19, 1947 the son of Henry and Eileen (Murphy) Kruger.  He graduated from Mineral County High School in 1965 and then attended University of Nevada, Reno for two years, then enlisted...

Jeanine Sheffield

Jeanine Sheffield

Apr 4, 2020

Jeanine Nina Sheffield passed away at her home in Yerington on Saturday, April 4, 2020.  She was 82.

Jeanine was born in South Gate, California on September 15, 1937 the daughter of Frank and Lenora (Loper) Dietrich.

She had lived in Yerington for the past 5 years moving here from Gardnerville where she lived since...

Dixie Darlene Beechner

Dixie Darlene Beechner

Apr 3, 2020

Dixie Darlene Beechner Jerden (King), 74, of Mound House, NV, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020. Dixie was born on January 3, 1946, at the home of her parents Richard Sr and Naomi King (Kobbe), in St Joseph, MO. Growing up in St Joseph, she enjoyed time with her family at Big Lake in northwest MO, and in the...

Fred Fulstone

Fred Fulstone

Apr 2, 2020

Fred M. Fulstone, born August 27, 1920, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020. He was 99.5 years young, and simply lost his longstanding battle with natural aging. Fred was preceded in death by his wife Irene, and brother Richard, and is survived by his daughter Marianne (Scott Leinassar), grandchildren Kristofor (Andrea Leinassar) and Danielle (Daniel Rausch) and four...

Estelle Marie Aiazzi

Estelle Marie Aiazzi

Mar 30, 2020

Estelle Marie Lacy Aiazzi passed away on Monday afternoon, March 30, 2020 at Morning Star Senior Living in sparks, Nevada.  She was 89.

Estelle was born in Michigan on July 13, 1930 the daughter of William and Virginia (Mcilvain) Lacy.  She grew up during the great depression.  Being a true giving lady, she quit school early to...

Norma "Jeannie" Spradlin

Norma "Jeannie" Spradlin

Mar 29, 2020

Norma Jean (Jeannie) Spradlin passed away at her home in Yerington on Sunday morning, March 29, 2020,  She was 91.

Jeannie was born in Sidney, Nebraska on May 14, 1928 the daughter of Irvin and Martha (Masner) Brooks.

She had lived in Yerington with her husband since 2000 coming from Antioch, California.  Her husband Everett...

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