Obituaries

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...

Jun 7, 2025

Donna Gaye Brinkley (née Kennedy), born on April 19,1939, in Bakersfield, California, passed away peacefully at home with her family on June 7, 2025, in Yerington, Nevada. She was 86.

Donna's life was one of warmth, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family, friends and community. She shared a beautiful life of 70 years with her beloved...

May 13, 2025

Martha Allum Diehl, a lifelong resident of Yerington, passed away on May 13, 2025 at the age of 92 after a short illness.

Martha was born on May 27, 1932  in Yerington to Alta Perry and William Allum. She married her high school sweetheart Gordon Diehl. Martha graduated from Yerington High School and attended UNR.

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Apr 1, 2025

Dora, age 81, was born in San Bernardino California, and was a lifelong resident of Yerington, Nevada. Dora passed peacefully at her home where she entered the glorious presence of her Lord and Savior April 1, 2025.

Dora retired in 2014 from South Lyon Medical Center, where she proudly served over 30 years as a CNA. Dora...

Mar 15, 2025

Walter George Plett, 86, passed away at Renown in Reno, Nevada, on Saturday, March 15, 2025.  He was born on May 6, 1938, in Rosetown Saskatchewan, Canada, to Peter and Sarah Plett.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Pauline Jean Plett.  He is survived by his two sisters, Trudy Krahn with...

Mar 11, 2025

On Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 Bonnie Rose Garry quietly passed away in her Yerington, NV home at the age of 74.

She was born at the Terminal Island Naval Hospital in Long Beach, CA on February 6, 1951 to Fred and Blanche (Stockman) Gunzelman. She married John J. Garry on May 25, 1975. She leaves behind her...

Mar 10, 2025

Joseph (Joe) Anthony Sacra from Petaluma, CA passed away on March 10, 2025 while staying in Yerington, Nevada.

He was born February 4, 1955 in Washington, DC and raised in Falls Church, VA he attended George Mason High School and went to Lincoln Tech Automotive School in Arlington, VA.  Joe had many friends while growing up on...

Mar 5, 2025

Alex Clark passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.  He was 94.

Alex was born in Richmond, California on March 31, 1930 the youngest of 5 to his parents William and Jemina Clark.

He had many professions and businesses during his life, from Hercules Dynamite Plant, a demolition business, a Liquor Store...

Mar 2, 2025

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Ronald E Travillion Sr. Passed away at home with his loving wife by his side.

Ronald was born November 5, 1948 in Houston, Texas the son of John and Laura Travillion.

Ron served his country proudly as a Senior Chief Petty Officer in the Navy for twenty-year. Through the term...

Feb 18, 2025

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Judith Ann Foster on February 18, 2025 in Carson City, Nevada.

Judith was born on November 13, 1942 in Jamestown, North Dakota.  she was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a friend to many.  She was a devoted mother of her twin sons, Ward and Wade and her...