Obituaries

Yerington, Nevada Obituaries

Donna G. Brinkley

Donna G. Brinkley

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...

Martha A. Diehl

Martha A. Diehl

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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Dora Williams

Dora Williams

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...

Walter George Plett

Walter George Plett

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...

Bonnie Rose Garry

Bonnie Rose Garry

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...

Joseph "Joe" A. Sacra

Joseph "Joe" A. Sacra

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...

Alex Clark

Alex Clark

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...

Ronald Travillion, Sr.

Ronald Travillion, Sr.

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...

Judith Ann Foster

Judith Ann Foster

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...

Dennis James Penner

Dennis James Penner

Feb 13, 2025

Dennis James Penner, aged 80, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, in Yerington, Nevada. He was born on August 14, 1944, in Beatrice, Nebraska, to Earl and Martha (Marvin) Penner.

Dennis was a retired truck driver and a proud Navy Vietnam Veteran. During his service in the Navy, he received numerous awards, including Sailor of the...

Valerie Salet Breckenridge

Valerie Salet Breckenridge

Jan 21, 2025

Valerie Salet Breckenridge passed away unexpectedly at her home in Yerington on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.  She was 77.

Val was born in San Francisco, California on August 29, 1947 the daughter of Valentine and Norma (Richardson) Salet.

Val worked thirty plus years as a Computer Program Specialist at Bently in Gardnerville.  She enjoyed Bowling...

Joseph Albert Milligan, Jr

Joseph Albert Milligan, Jr

Jan 19, 2025

Joseph Albert Milligan, Jr. passed away at the Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Carson City on Sunday evening, January 19, 2025.  He was 101 years old.

Joseph was born in Miles City, Montana on December 18, 1923 the son of Joseph and Lillian Milligan.  He was an Army veteran.  He served during World War II in...

Steve Larry Menesini

Steve Larry Menesini

Jan 11, 2025

Steve Larry Menesini passed away at Renown Hospital in Reno, Nevada, on Saturday, January 11, 2025. He was 82 years old.

Steve was born in Yerington, Nevada on November 11, 1942, the son of Dave and Isabella Menesini. He lived in Yerington for most of his life. After going to Hartnell College, he returned to Yerington to...

Joan Lucille Lemere

Joan Lucille Lemere

Jan 7, 2025

Joan Lucille LeMere passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at her residence in Yerington.  She was 91

Joan was born in McCanney, Texas on March 19, 1933 the daughter of John and Francis (Murray) Nettleton.

She worked many years at the Patten State Hospital in California.  She had lived in Yerington for over 45...

Billee Sue Lacey

Billee Sue Lacey

Jan 6, 2025

Billee Sue Lacey passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the Renown Medical Center in Reno.  She was 23.

Billee was born July 1, 2001 in Fallon, Nevada the daughter of Bill and Linda Lacey.  She graduated from Yerington High School in 2019.  She played basketball, baseball, volleyball and softball.  Her hobbies that she enjoyed was...

Rachael Irene Kimball (Nee: Blaine)

Rachael Irene Kimball (Nee: Blaine)

Dec 28, 2024

Rachel passed away peacefully from the natural cause of congestive heart failure at 90 years of age in Carson Tahoe hospital in Carson City, NV where she was visited and comforted by family members. Rachel came from a large family in Oklahoma that later moved to Oregon while she was a child. After she grew up there, she married...

Keith Stauffer

Keith Stauffer

Dec 27, 2024

Keith "Nub" Stauffer passed away peacefully at the residence of his daughter and son-in-law in Fernley, Nevada, on December 27, 2024, at the age of 80.

Nub was born on September 22, 1944, in Logan, Utah, the son of Keith Hughes and Margaret Stauffer. His father was killed in World War II when Nub was just one...

Priscilla June Thompson

Priscilla June Thompson

Dec 24, 2024

Priscilla June Thompson (April 1, 1938 to December 24, 2024) passed away at her home surrounded by her family.  Priscilla's battle against stomach cancer mirrored her fight to provide for her children and step-children in her early years.  She always accepted what circumstances presented themselves raising a family, moving from ranch to ranch, and she always made things abundantly...

Robin Lynn Rosaschi

Robin Lynn Rosaschi

Dec 16, 2024

Robin Lynn Rosaschi passed away at his home in Yerington on Monday, December 16, 2024 , he was surrounded by his loved ones.  He was 75.

Robin was born in Yerington on January 7, 1949 the son of Romeo and Lota (Madwell) Rosaschi.  IN 1968 he went to Arizona State University for a year.  He also served...

Elsie M. Brower

Elsie M. Brower

Nov 14, 2024

Elsie Brower passed away peacefully, on November 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.  She was 88.

Elsie was born on January 21, 1936 in Yerington Nevada to Joe and Julia Carlos. Upon her mother's death when Elsie was small child she was raised by...

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