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Yerington, Nevada Obituaries

Wanda 'Mimi' Faye Avery

Wanda 'Mimi' Faye Avery

Aug 19, 2015

Wanda (Mimi) Faye Avery passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in Carson City, NV. She was 76. She was born in Cameron, Texas on October 22, 1938 the daughter of George and Annie (Simon) Hazelwood. She married Delbert Avery in 1956. They settled in Oregon raising their family. She joined the CB...

Jack Leonard Barton

Jack Leonard Barton

Aug 11, 2015

Jack Leonard Barton passed away at his home in Yerington late Tuesday evening, August 11, 2015. He was 84. He was born in Glendale, California on May 20, 1938 the son of Leonard and Julie Barton. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the United States Navy. Jack had lived the past 8 years in Yerington...

Carl William Franklin

Carl William Franklin

Jul 27, 2015

Carl William Franklin died peacefully at home in Yerington, Nevada, on July 27, 2015. He was 76. Carl was born in Los Angeles, California on September 5, 1938 the son of Carl and Marion Franklin. He graduated from Downey High School and attended Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. Mr. Franklin was married to Doris Camille (Norfolk) Franklin on July...

Mary Reavis

Mary Reavis

Jul 19, 2015

Mary Anne Reavis passed away at Marquis Centennial Friendship House Memory Care on July 19, 2015. She was 84. Mary was born in Livermore, Iowa on November 22, 1930 to Norman & Mayme (Pooch) Scott. She was their third child following her brothers Cecil & Gordon. Mary grew up in Livermore graduating from high school in 1948. In September 1948...

Edward Everett Mcintire

Edward Everett Mcintire

Jul 19, 2015

Edward McIntire passed away in Reno, Nevada, Sunday morning, July 19, 2015, after losing his battle with brain cancer. He was 69. Ed was born to Arlene Mills on July 19, 1946 in Portland, Oregon and graduated as part of the Calaveras High School Class of '64. Ed served with the Army in Vietnam, where he was awarded two Purple...

Rose Nevada Carlos

Rose Nevada Carlos

Jul 9, 2015

Rose Nevada Carlos passed away on Thursday morning, July 9, 2015 at Mason Valley Residence in Yerington, Nevada. She was 93. Rose was born in Yerington, Nevada on May 7, 1922 the daughter of Joe and Marie (Caito) Barcellos. Rose lived her entire life in Yerington. She loved traveling, fishing and playing Pinochle. She also volunteered at the Lyon County...

Glendeen Louise Butterfield

Glendeen Louise Butterfield

Jul 4, 2015

On the evening of July 4, 2015, Glendeen passed away at home in Fernley, Nevada after a long illness. She was 74.. Glendeen was born September 09,1940 in Elmira, NY. Chemung County. She was the only daughter to Sister Ann Comfort and adopted by Harry Bert Wheat and Lucille Wheat around the age of three. She resided in Elmira, New...

William 'Bill' Bartels

William 'Bill' Bartels

Jul 3, 2015

William "Bill" Junior Bartels, known as Papa to most, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 in Yerington, Nevada. He was 92. Bill was born in Carson Valley, Nevada on April 28, 1923. As a member of the Big Red One, Bill served his country from 1943 thru 1946 as a soldier in the Army. He met the love of his...

Ann Barton

Ann Barton

Jun 22, 2015

Ann Perkins Barton, 99, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away on June 22, 2015 in Yerington. The second of seven children, Ann was born in Keeler, California, on February 20, 1916, to Albert and Anna Perkins. Educated in a one-room schoolhouse for a time, she later graduated from high school in Yerington, Nevada, while...

Benjamin "Benny" Reyes

Benjamin "Benny" Reyes

Jun 22, 2015

Benjamin Mercado Reyes "Benny" passed away at the South Lyon Medical Center/LTC of natural causes on Monday afternoon, June 22, 2015 with his immediate family members at his side. He was 86. Benny was born in Kimberly, Nevada the son of Nicolas and Concepcion Reyes on July 27, 1928. In his early years, Benny grew up in Reipetown, Nevada and...

Gayle Louise Monaghan

Gayle Louise Monaghan

Jun 19, 2015

Gayle Louise Monaghan passed away at her home in Yerington, Nevada on Friday June 19, 2015. Gayle was 77 years old. Gayle was born in Hawthorne, Nevada on August 1, 1937 the daughter of Oliver (Bell) McCoy and Robert McCoy. Gayle worked as an Echo Technician at St. Mary's Hospital for many years and went on to start her own...

Ronald John Smith

Ronald John Smith

Jun 17, 2015

Ronald John Smith passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada on June17, 2015. He was 69. Ron was born June 16, 1946 in California the son of John and Emma Smith. He was also an Navy Veteran having received the Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was a loving Father, Grandpa, friend and brother who will be greatly missed...

Lori Ann Camara

Lori Ann Camara

Jun 14, 2015

Lori Ann Camara passed away at her home in Yerington on Sunday, June 14, 2015. She was 61. Lori was born in Minnesota on March 26, 1954 the daughter of Charles and Lois (Kelley) Johnson She is survived by her son, Daniel Coker of Yerington; her brother, Charles and his wife, Linda Johnson of Escalon, California; her Mother Lois Johnson...

Luther Junior Reese

Luther Junior Reese

Jun 4, 2015

Luther Junior Reese passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the South Lyon Medical Center/Long Term Care in Yerington after a five month stay. Luther passed away from complications of a Meningioma/brain tumor. He was a donor to the Sierra Organ Donor program. He was 75. Luther was born in Taney County, Missouri on December 9, 1939 the son...

Estella Thompson

Estella Thompson

Jun 1, 2015

Estella Thompson was born November 14, 1929 at the Fallon Ranch, now known as the Flying M Ranch, the daughter of Joe and Adeline Harry Thompson. She was the youngest of 4 sisters and one brother. She passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015. She attended the Walker river School at the Fallon Ranch (this school now sits at the...

Donald Austin Balaam

Donald Austin Balaam

Jun 1, 2015

Donald Austin Balaam passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Monday, June 1, 2015 at the South Lyon Medical Center/Long Term Care in Yerington, Nevada. He was 86. Don was born on September 24, 1928 in Exeter, California the son of H. Austin and Vera (Glaze) Balaam. The family moved from Exeter to Yerington where they purchased and...

Dianne Kay Getter

Dianne Kay Getter

May 31, 2015

Dianne Kay Thiessan-Smith-Getter passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the South Lyon Medical Center/Long Term Care in Yerington, Nevada. She was 76 She was born August 30, 1938 in Kewanee, Illinois the daughter of Elmer and June (Smith) Thiessen. Dianne was a Special Education Teacher in Illinois and California, was also a bookkeeper in Arnold, California. Dianne was...

Tabitha Starr Cherry

Tabitha Starr Cherry

May 26, 2015

Tabitha Starr Cherry passed away on Tuesday afternoon, May 26, 2015 at the South Lyon Medical Center/Long Term Care in Yerington, Nevada. She was 83. Tabitha was born in Sparta, Tennessee on November 9, 1931 the daughter of Clyde and Annie (Jones) Cherry. She lived the past five years in Yerington. She was a member of Pocahantis. Tabitha enjoyed talking...

Richard C. Purcell, Jr

Richard C. Purcell, Jr

Apr 24, 2015

Richard C. Purcell, Jr. passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada on Friday evening, April 24, 2015. He was 65. Richard was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on October 16, 1949 the son of Richard and Dorothy (Silva) Purcell. He had lived in Yerington for the past 12 years with his wife Gale, moving from California. In keeping with...

William 'Bill' V. Pursel

William 'Bill' V. Pursel

Apr 22, 2015

William Victor Pursel passed away peacefully at his home in Yerington on Wednesday morning, April 22, 2015. He was 91. Bill was born August 16, 1923 at the family ranch in Mason Valley the son of Wilton and Alva Williams Pursel, he was the third of nine children. Bill attended the Barrett School and graduated from Yerington High School in...

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