Obituaries

Yerington, Nevada Obituaries

Timothy Wayne Bowman

Timothy Wayne Bowman

Feb 19, 2023

Timothy Wayne Bowman was born in Reno, Nevada on February 19 th , 1966 to Wayne Bowman and Claudia Mattice Bowman. The family lived in Reno and Sparks. Tim graduated from Sparks High School in 1985. His main occupation was a millwright. He worked in mines all over Nevada. He moved to Yerington in 2014...

Laura Lee Harmon

Laura Lee Harmon

Feb 11, 2023

Laura Lee Harmon passed away at South Medical Center/LTC on Saturday, February 11, 2023.  She was 92.

Laura was born July 7, 1930 in Winnemucca, Nevada the daughter of Edgar and Louise Noble.

She is survived by her son, William Harmon of the Elko area; her daughter, Ellen Balaam of Yerington; 4 grandchildren and 7...

Larry John Shipley

Larry John Shipley

Feb 3, 2023

Larry John Shipley passed away the afternoon of Friday February 3, 2023 from complications from his kidney removal.  He was 60.

Larry was born November 28, 1962 in Yerington to John and Alice Shipley. Larry grew up in and loved Yerington. He always said the only way he would leave is if they got a stoplight in...

John Villa

John Villa

Feb 2, 2023

Juan "John" Ismael Villa was born on June 16, 1949 in San Juan de Marcona, Peru to Moises Villa and Elena Huachallanqui.  Orphaned at the age of 8, he found his forever family with Eugene and Helen Adrian while in the hospital recovering from severe illnesses and multiple surgeries. The Adrian's, John, and his sisters Therese and Joanne settled in...

Wade Allen Barcellos

Wade Allen Barcellos

Feb 2, 2023

Our loving husband and father Wade Allen Barcellos passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023.  He was 68

Wade was born in Yerington on March 25, 1954 the son of Carl and Evelyn Barcellos.  He graduated from Yerington High School in 1972.

He worked many years for Sierra Pacific Power/NV Energy and retired...

Robert M Foust

Robert M Foust

Jan 25, 2023

Robert M. Foust passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at South Lyon Medical Center/Long Term Care in Yerington.  He was 99.

He was born in Badin, North Carolina on September 29, 1923 the son of Robert and Ruby Foust.  He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy.

Robert is survived by...

Damon Martinez

Damon Martinez

Jan 16, 2023

Damon C. Martinez passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Reno. He was 52. Damon was born in Schurz, Nevada in 1970, to George and Catherine Martinez. He was a member of the Walker River Paiute Tribe. He attended Schurz Elementary School, and then Mineral County High School, where he graduated in 1989. After high...

Harold Everett Harms

Harold Everett Harms

Dec 21, 2022

Harold Everett Harms, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at his home in Yerington.

Harold was born April 17, 1952 in Reno, Nevada the son of Donald and Margaret Harms.  He grew up in sparks and graduated from Sparks High School.  He worked as a lineman for many years with Sierra Pacific Power Company...

Donald R. Cochran

Donald R. Cochran

Dec 21, 2022

Donald Cochran passed away Wednesday, December 21, at Saint Mary's Medical Center in Reno. He was 73 years of age.

Don was born in Lakeview, Oregon, in 1949, to Rod and Marie Cochran. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the US Navy, and served 18 months in Viet Nam. After his honorable discharge, he went to...

John Campi

John Campi

Dec 12, 2022

The Rosary and Funeral Mass for John Campi has been rescheduled.

His service will be held Thursday, January 26 at Holy Family.  The Rosary will be recited at 11:30 am and his funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 Noon.  A reception will follow the Mass at the Catholic Center

John...

Kenneth D. Askins

Kenneth D. Askins

Dec 6, 2022

Kenneth Douglas Askins passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 athe South Lyon Medical Center, Long Term Care in Yerington.  He was 84.

Ken was born in Yerington on August 15, 1938 the son of William and Marian (Barton) Askins.

A life long resident of Yerington, he worked as a School teacher for many years....

Carol Heim

Carol Heim

Dec 6, 2022

Carol Lee Damele Heim was born on December 22, 1937, to Leo J. Damele and Ellen (Holley) Damele of Eureka, Nevada.

She was educated in a one-room schoolhouse near her home of Tonkin Ranch until she attended school in Eureka. She told of many happy memories of her childhood with cousins on the ranch and during her...

Harriet Barber

Harriet Barber

Nov 23, 2022

Harriet Cale Barber, age 90, passed away November 23, 2022 after a lengthy but valiant battle with multiple myeloma.

Born in Phoenix, Arizona on July 18, 1932 to Estelle and Orville Cale, Harriet was known for her great wit, sense of humor, and generosity. Harriet also loved volunteer work, serving schools, her church, and her community throughout...

Richard H. Bein

Richard H. Bein

Nov 19, 2022

Judge Richard Bein passed away on Saturday November 19 th , 2022 at the age of 90 years.

He was born on October 5, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 through 1956 stationed in Germany, and then served in the Army Reserve until 1960. He received his undergraduate degree from Illinois...

Stanley C. Simmons

Stanley C. Simmons

Nov 19, 2022

Stanley C. Simmons, the son of Glen Dewitt and Irma Carlton Simmons died on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Stan was 95 years old. He grew up in the orange orchards and dairy farms of rural Southern California. As a teenager, he traveled to Yerington, Nevada to help John and Katherine Hamer on their ranch during WW2. Stan later served in...

Joseph Straw

Joseph Straw

Nov 19, 2022

Joseph Dee Straw, aged 74, was born June 27, 1948 and he passed away with family by his side on November 19, 2022.

Joe was born in Pasadena California to parents Andy and Irene Straw. His life was full of adventures, with his love of fishing and hunting, karaoke, and just plain fun and laughter. Joe had...

Nellie Mae Gardner

Nellie Mae Gardner

Nov 1, 2022

Nellie Mae Gardner passed away at her home in Yerington on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.  She was 92.

Nellie was born in Montuer Falls, New York on August 16, 1930 the daughter of Alfred and Alice Johnson.

She has lived in Yerington since 1992.  She enjoyed working on puzzles and crocheting.

Nellie is...

Marjorie Torres

Marjorie Torres

Oct 2, 2022

Marjorie Torres entered into Eternal Life on October 2, 2022. She was 98.

She was born to the Sam family of Smith Valley on July 4, 1924. She married, Mateo Torres-Galvan and made their home in Yerington. The couple had one child, Daughter, Linda Mary Torres. Linda's marriage to Oscar Johnson Jr., provided Marjorie with two Grandchildren,...

Sylvia Connie Wawers

Sylvia Connie Wawers

Aug 8, 2022

Sylvia Connie Wawers passed away at her home in Yerington on Monday, August 8, 2022.  She wa 83.

Sylvia was born in Minnesota on November 27, 1938.  She moved to Yerington in 1998.

She enjoyed shopping and going to the local casinos to eat out and gamble.

Sylvia is survived by her son,...

John Alfred Telles

John Alfred Telles

Aug 3, 2022

John Alfred Telles passed away peacefully at his home in Yerington on August 3, 2022 after a long illness. He was 76. John was the oldest son of John J and Virginia Telles of El Cerrito California. His parents and brother Ron Telles preceded him in death. John and his wife Tish moved to Yerington in 2010 and loved living ...

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