Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...