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KATHLEEN JEAN DONOVAN
1954 - 2025
KATHLEEN JEAN DONOVAN May 13, 1954 - March 7, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen Jean, known to family and friends as Jean. She was born on May 13, 1954 in Columbus, Montana. Jean's most treasured moments were the times she and Diana could escape to the Redwoods, which brought...
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Leroy Hites
1932 - 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leroy "Lee" Max Hites, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who passed away peacefully at his home, on March 3rd at the age of 92. Lee was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, as well as his loving wife of 66 years, Jackie,...
Jack Hovden
1942 - 2025
Jack Ernest Hovden, age 82 of Ketchikan, Alaska, passed away Monday evening, March 3, 2025, at his winter Residence in Pahrump, Nevada surrounded by his family. He was born April 23, 1942, in Astoria, Oregon, the eldest son of the late Harold and Ellie Hovden. Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years,...
EVAN LEON WILSON
1946 - 2025
EVAN LEON WILSON May 16, 1946 - February 7, 2025 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Evan L Wilson, who left us on February 7, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born May 16, 1946 in Escondido, CA. Evan was the son of Ralph Dewitt Wilson and Edna Madine Wilmoth; both of whom preceded him in death. He...
JOSE DAVID HERNANDEZ
1952 - 2025
JOSE DAVID HERNANDEZ, JR. February 26, 2025 : Las Vegas, Nevada With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jose David Hernandez, Jr., of Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 26, 2025 at the age of 72. Born and raised in the South Bronx, New York, Jose lived a life of unwavering dedication, service, and passion. At...
WILLIAM H. JR. NELSON
1938 - 2025
WILLIAM H. "BILL" NELSON, JR. January 13, 1938 - February 26, 2025 William H. "Bill" Nelson, Jr., our loving father and grandfather, went home to be with our Savior Jesus Christ on February 26, where he also joins his wife and son. He was our hero -- an example of what a good man should be. He was the rock for...
JAMES F. HANKINS
1957 - 2025
JAMES F. HANKINS May 31, 1957 - February 15, 2025 James "Jimmy" F. Hankins of Peoria, Illinois passed away February 15, 2025 in Pahrump, Nevada. He studied mechanics, graduating in 1993 from ICC College in Peoria. Jimmy leaves behind his former wife, Brenda Hankins, and four daughters: Mary Marfell, Jenny Lynn,...
John Arriola
1949 - 2025
JOHN ARRIOLA March 26, 1949 - January 25, 2025 John was born in Japan on March 26, 1949. He was 75 when he passed at home in Pahrump after a period of declining health. He came with his mother Akiko to the Monterey Bay, California, in 1954. His father was career military, so they moved around a lot. From Fort...
IRA BARTON
1935 - 2025
IRA PORTER BARTON Ira Porter Barton was called home on Jan. 10, 2025 at the age of 89. Devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he is survived by his loving wife, Bobbie Sue, his four children, Shirley, Blaine, Lee Ann and Julie, twelve grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren. A proud...
WILLIAM THOMPSON
1939 - 2024
WILLIAM THOMPSON July 24, 1939 - December 9, 2024 Bill Thompson "Tractorman," born July 24, 1939, passed at home peacefully surrounded by family on December 9, 2024. He was a resident of Pahrump for the past 28 years and ran a tractor service. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; five daughters: Leslie Martija...
Rayden Cajudoy
1972 - 2025
RAYDEN MINOAKANANI CAJUDOY June 26, 1972 - Jan. 15, 2025 Rayden Minoa-kanani Cajudoy, 52, of Pahrump, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2025. Born on June 26, 1972, in Wailuku, Maui, Rayden was the cherished daughter of Dennis and Renee Hosino. A proud alumna of Lahainaluna High School, she lived a life filled...
Ira Barton
Ira Porter Barton was called home on Jan. 10, 2025 at the age of 89. Devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he is survived by his loving wife, Bobbie Sue, his four children, Shirley, Blaine, Lee Ann and Julie, twelve grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren. A proud member of Trinity...
Dennis Arey Sr
Dennis Ralph Arey Sr., age 82 of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on January 28, 2025, at his home in Pahrump, Nevada. Dennis is survived by his wife Arnette Arey, his children Dennis Arey Jr., (Jennifer Arey), Deborah McNemar, (Dr. Thomas McNemar), grandchildren, Matthew St. Martin, Brenden Arey, (Brenda Arey), Cole...
GLEN ANDRES
1941 - 2025
GLEN A ANDRES 3/12/1941 - 1/8/2025 Glen A. Andres was born in Tomah, Wisconsin on the brisk Wednesday morning of March 12, 1941. To the great fortune of his parents, Louis and Rachel Andres, he was their youngest of 10. He was a spirited youth who was known for his exceptional high school wrestling abilities. Glen...
Glen Andres
Glen A. Andres was born in Tomah, Wisconsin on the brisk Wednesday morning of March 12, 1941. To the great fortune of his parents, Louis and Rachel Andres, he was their youngest of 10. He was a spirited youth who was known for his exceptional high school wrestling abilities. Glen moved to Butte, Montana in his...
Robert Copeland
1945 - 2025
Pahrump resident, Robert Charles (Bob) Copeland, age 79, passed away peacefully January 14, 2025 at home. He was born September 30, 1945 to Charles Edward and Violet Ema (Taylor) Copeland in Ontario, Oregon. He was the oldest of their six children. Bob served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
MICHAEL PATRICK HICKEY
1954 - 2024
MICHAEL PATRICK HICKEY April 7, 1954 - December 1, 2024 Michael was born in Yuma, AZ on April 7, 1954. He lived in Las Vegas for years and moved to Pahrump in 1995. He was a dedicated Pahrump Real Estate agent for over 25 years, an awesome singer and guitarist, a father, grandfather and friend to many. He did many...
JOSEPHINE KAY KELLEY
1936 - 2025
JOSEPHINE KAY KELLEY February 21, 1936 - January 8, 2025 In Loving Memory Josephine Kay Kelley, lovingly known as Jodie to all who had the privilege of knowing her, peacefully spent her last day on this side of Heaven on January 8, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and...
MYRON SABIN
1947 - 2025
MYRON SABIN January 1, 1947 - January 6, 2025 Myron Sabin, age 78, passed away January 6, 2025 in Pahrump, Nevada. He was born in California on January 1, 1947 and joined the U.S. Army out of high school from which he retired in September of 2000. Surviving Myron is his son, Raymond; and his brothers, Steve and...
Irene Hunt
1926 - 2024
Irene was a long time resident of Pahrump. She acted as the chaplin for Nye County Jail for a few decades (retiring at 93). Irene was active in many Community programs. She read her bible daily. Irene was also a toastmaster and an active member in the Metodist Church and the Sheperd of the Valley Luthern Church in...
Thomas Slemmer
1947 - 2024
Thomas (Tom) Rodney Slemmer, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2024, at his home in Pahrump, Nevada. Born on December 30, 1947, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Tom was the son of Edward John and Verna Slemmer. Though preceded in death by his loving parents and older brother Michael, their memories...
RITA J BURNS-WILLEY
1935 - 2024
RITA J. BURNS-WILLEY January 29, 1935 - December 26, 2024 Rita J. Burns-Willey answered the call back to her Father December 26, 2024 at 4:17 p.m. She was born Rita J. Jonda in Struthers, Ohio, on January 29, 1935. She became Rita J. Burns in 1953. Donald Burns was drafted in the Army in the mid 1950s. The couple...
WILLIAM EUGENE HUGHES
1929 - 2024
WILLIAM EUGENE HUGHES March 10, 1929 - October 27, 2024 William Eugene Hughes, age 95, passed away at home on October 27, 2024. He was born March 10, 1929 in Rochester, New York. William served as a SSGT in the US Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War. After his discharge from the US Air Force, he worked...
Ann Berg
1948 - 2025
Lifetime Smoky Valley resident Ann H. Berg, 76, passed away on January 4, 2025, at her home in Reno, Nevada. Ann was born on March 13, 1948, in Hawthorne Nevada, to Arthur and Betty Howd. On November 25, 1967, Ann married her husband, Roger Berg, in Sparks, Nevada. Together, they raised three children: Tanya,...
MARILYN A MCGILL
1942 - 2024
MARILYN A. McGILL October 24, 1942 - December 20, 2024 Devoted wife and mother Marilyn A. McGill passed away December 20, 2024, at the age of 82. She leaves behind her loving husband of 53 years, Syd McGill, and her two children, Gwenn McGill and Chris (Tony) Johnson. She also leaves two grandchildren and two...
