In Loving Memory of Diane Marie Crandall, October 29, 1953-February 15, 2017
Please join us for a potluck Celebration of Life of Diane, Monday, September 11 at noon at Steptoe Park (next to the hospital). Please bring a side dish, chair, your stories and memories that you would like to share. Hope to see you all there.
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It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dallas Havey Larsen on August 10, 2017 at the age of 79.
Dallas was born on April 3, 1938. He was the third of four children born to Harvey (Bob) Christian Larsen and Elizabeth (Beth) O’Donnell Larsen.
Dallas was born and raised in Ely, Nevada. He joined the Navy at the age of 17 and proudly served his country. He was sure to thank his fellow Comrades in or out of uniform. Dallas was a “true gentleman”.
In 1962 Dallas went to work for the Western Pacific Railroad as a Signalman. Later he worked in signal maintenance. Dallas went to night school and obtained his GED and continued in night school and obtained a degree in Electrical Engineering. Upon receiving his degree, the signal engineer promoted Dallas to supervisor. He was later assigned to oversee all the supervisors under the Signal Engineer. Later the Union Pacific Railroad bought the Western Pacific Railroad and Dallas continued to work for them for many years. Later he resigned and moved to Jacksonville, Florida where he went to work for his old friend, Jim Meyers, as an Engineering Circuit Designer.
Many of his friends joined him in Florida in the same craft.Golfing and spending time with his golf buddies was his favorite pastime. We wonder with all the laughing and joking that took place, if they played much golf.
Dallas was a caring husband, father and last, but no least, a super hero (G-Pop) to his great-grandson, Casey.
Dallas was preceded in death by his father, Bob, his mother, Beth, his sister Fancine and his best friend and wife, Jackie.
Dallas is survived by his sister, Betty “Gay” Lage (Bill), brother-in-law, Billy Littledyke, and his brother, Jesse Larsen (Earlene).
He is also survived by his children, Pam, John and Lynette; his grandchildren, Jennifer, Amanda, Christopher, Morgan, Jessica and Cierra and his great-grandchildren, Cecelia, Lilli and Casey.
A Celebration of life was held in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Jacksonville, Florida on August 15, 2017.
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Wendy Jo Gamble, age 53, lost her short, three and a half week battle with cancer on Monday, September 4, 2017 at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Wendy was born on July 15, 1964 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio to Richard and Karen (Vail) Gossett.
When she was 12, she moved to Arizona with her dad and her step-mom Carol. In 1991 she moved to Las Vegas, NV with her two small children.
In 1999 she met her soul mate and on February 29, 2000 she married Rod Gamble.
With Rod, she was able to travel and enjoy life. They owned a stand-by ambulance service; Motorsports Medical, where they did stand-by for most of the Clark County area. From 51 baseball games to motocross. From sand drags to going to Mexico and covering the SCORE Baja races three times a year.
In October of 2010 they moved to White Pine County. She loved how different it was. And with open arms, this community welcomed them.
Wendy had a majestic personality, she could make any one smile.
She became an EMT in 2000 and has worked with several organizations including; Motorsports Medical, SCORE International Off Road, American Sand Drag Fire/Rescue, Beaver Dam, Arizona Fire/Rescue, Lund Fire/Rescue, and White Pine County Fire/Rescue.
Wendy is survived by her husband Rodney Gamble; her children Jeremy Gossett and Sarah (Thomas) Husko; Step-mom Carol Gossett; Step-children Wendy L., Robin and James; Grandchildren Mark Aaron, Riley, Kayden, Jeremy Jr., Bradley, Kaitlyn, Hope, Boo, Ivy, and Arianna; Sisters Maryann and Amy; Step-Brother Colby and Step-Sister Carlene.
She is preceded in death by her father Richard.
There will be a Celebration of Life on September 30, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the White Pine County Fire Station on the McGill Highway.
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Justin Robert Kennedy lost his battle with cancer. It was short but agressive. In February 2017 he was diagnosed with lymphnoid cancer. He passed away September 9, 2017.
Justin was born August 6, 1975 to Walter and Amy Kennedy. His father preceded him in death on June 17, 2017.
He had four siblings; Michelle Green (Greg) of Tennesee, Brian Boots (Amber) of Ely, Kevin and Walter of Ely.
He is survived by his wife, Misty Deann, 3 sons, Justin, Michael and Anthony. Misty is due to have their fourth child in November.
He loved cooking and outdoor recreation, fishing, prospecting, and rock hunting.
In Memory of a life as beautifly lived and of a heart deeply loved, Memorial services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on September 23, 2017 at 10:00 a.m..
Burial will follow at Pioche Cemetery, Pioche, Nevada.
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September 5, 1940-September 15, 2017
Art was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Layton and Mae Goff. He was the eleventh of twelve children. He passed away peacefully after a long, eleven year battle with cancer.
Art, and his wife Cassie of 56 years, met while in the United States Marines. After leaving the service, they moved to McGill, Nevada so Itch could work at Kennecott. While there, he met many lifelong friends.
In 1984 they relocated to Elko, Nevada where he was able to get his high school diploma and attended college where he received a certificate as a Millright. Itch then went to work for Newmont and worked there until he retired in 2004.
Itch loved to go bowling with his wife Cassie, his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Linda as well as other friends. He also loved to go on walks with his dog, Herc.
He enjoyed going to Arizona, visiting with his niece and husband, traveling with family and visiting his son and daughter in law on the east coast.
He is survived by his beloved eternal companion, Cassie (potter), son James Layton (Connie) Goff, daughter, Teri Thompson, grandsons, Bruce, Steven, Dakota (robin) Thompson, and Jeremy (Sandra) Smith. Brother, Robert (Linda) Goff, Sister Evelyn Yates, special niece and nephew Bill Ray (Hans) Khral, and Marvin (Linda) Hackwell.
He was preceded in death by his oldest son, William, in 2008, his parents, brothers and sisters.
A viewing will be held Friday, September 22, 2017 from 6:00-8:00pm at the LDS Church at 1651 College Parkway in Elko, Nevada.
Another viewing will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 10:00am. Funeral services will follow at 11:00am at the LDS Church at 1651 College Parkway in Elko, Nevada.
In lieu of flowers, Itch would like a donation made under his name to the Wounded Warrior Project or the Huntsman cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Burial will be at the Elko City Cemetery.
A luncheon will follow at the LDS Church.
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Josef Drain was born September 3, 1997 in Ely, Nevada, and took his final ride on his horse to join his mother in heaven on September 14, 2017. He grew up in McGill, Nevada and graduated from Steptoe Valley High School in 2015, and was a member of the United Methodist Church.
Josef loved horses , and was a dedicated member of the Ghost Riders in Ely, where he loved reenacting robbing the Ghost Train. He was also member of the Pony Express Re-Riders organization. Josef also volunteered with the ICS-Sunnyside Program, and was a great example and mentor for all the kids who participated.
Josef is survived by his family; his dad, Mark Drain of McGill, Nevada; his father, Eric (Lisa) Lawrence, sister, Lauren Yourdon and niece Brennan of Mukilteo, Washington; and brother Robert Drain of Reno, Nevada.
He is also survived by Grandmother Iris Drain of Paden City, West Virginia; Uncle Jimmy (Kim) Drain of Paden City; Uncle Robert (Sharon) Drain of Point Pleasant, West Virginia; Uncle Kenny (Mary) Drain of Pennsboro, West Virginia; and Great-Aunt Howardean and Jerry Larson of McGill, Nevada and many cousins.
Josef is reunited in heaven with his mom, Peggy Jo Drain; grandparents Leo and Mary (Mo) Burkhart, Uncle Leland (Tick) Burkhart, grandfather Lowell Drain, and many others who welcomed him with loving, open arms.
Josef was a warm, loving, and kind young man. His passing has created a giant hole in our hearts. He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him, and shared in one of his huge hugs and his beautiful smile. We will always love you, Josef, and we will never forget you!
Please give your mom, Peggy Drain, a big hug for us. We know she is holding you tightly now and forever!
A celebration of Josef’s life will be held on Saturday, October 7 at 1 p.m. at Ely United Methodist Church at their new facility at 1100 South Pioche Highway. The church is located just south of Cedar Park West in Ely, Nevada. Those attending are asked to wear casual or western clothing.
A luncheon will follow services at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to ICS-Sunnyside c/o Leota Johnson P.O. Box 157 Lund, NV 89317 or Steptoe Valley High School at 700 Aultman Street, Ely, NV 89301.
Also, in honor of Josef Drain, please share a smile, a hug, and be kind to all.
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Tony Pintar, age 91, of McGill, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2017. He was born on November 3. 1925, son of the late John and Yeka Pintar.
Tony worked in mining and construction and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was very proud of his Croation heritage. He loved the outdoors and gathered wood by himself in the mountains outside of McGill until he was 90.
He was preceded in death by seven siblings; Rose Papez, John Pintar, Joe Pintar, Martin Pintar, Lucy Deal, Lewis Pintar and Michael Pintar.
He is survived by siblings; Helen Gunther and Robert Pintar and nineteen nieces and nephews, including Margarite Payton of McGill.
A Memorial Mass will be offered at St Michael’s Catholic Church in McGill on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
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Phillip Jacob Fickes was born February 11, 1940 in Warren, Ohio passed away in his home in Ely NV on September 17, 2017.
He is survived by his daughters, seven grand-children and ten great grand-children,
He was known to all his family and family friends as Puppet Phil.
He was an Air Force veteran, and a self-taught entrepreneur who owned several businesses, linen supply, custodial, and his sign shops.
Through his life he passed on his kindness, helpfulness, sense humor, jokes, and witticisms. He had a passion and love for puppetry and to entertain children. He created puppets and scripts to teach children life skills through fables and stories. He then expanded his entertainment knowledge by learning magic and balloon art. He loved to see the 
inquisitive looks and smiles on all the faces when he did his sleight of hand or his banana trick and all those balloons… a child would ask him for a special balloon character and he would figure out how to make it for them.
Puppet Phil loved his community of Ely. One of his favorite places to visit was the Economy Drug Store where he would catch up with his friends over ice cream and coffee. You could often find him at the library, preparing to conduct a magic show or a puppet class.
He was always willing to help; he became part of the St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, Lions Club, and the Ely Renaissance Society. He was a motivating and giving person and he loved to get the community moving by helping with the annual Halloween event, dressing as Uncle Sam and handing out flag pins during the 4th of July events.
Puppet Phil’s memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 7 at St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church. A Puppet Phil style reception will follow directly after his memorial service at the Bristlecone Convention Center.
Bring your favorite Puppet Phil story and enjoy some of his favorite foods.
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Asay Bardell Johnson, age 92, of Lake Havasu City, Az, passed away September 1, 2017. He was born April 20, 1925 in Monroe, Utah to Joseph and Mary Johnson.
Asay was raised in McGill, Nevada, attended school there and graduated with the Class of 1943 at White Pine High School. He was the youngest Eagle Scout in Nevada history and a member of the 1942 Nevada State Championship Football team.
Asay enlisted in the United States Army Air Force and was commissioned a flight officer and navigator in the 91st Bomb Group flying B-17 bombers in England. He was a World War II veteran and a prisoner of war from February to April 1945.
Asay married Gloria Geddes on June 27, 1945 and adopted two children; Mary Ann and Roger, who were raised in McGill, Nevada. They had 58 years of marriage before her death in 2003.
Asay worked for Kennecott Copper Corp. for 30 years and retired as the service superintendant in McGill, Nevada. Asay was a 49 year member of the Elks Lodge and a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was very active with the Pony Express who ran the horse racing meet for many years. He was also a coach, referee and umpire for many years in White Pine County.
Asay was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Gloria. He is survived by his brother, Dwan Johnson of Reno, Nevada, daughter, Mary Ann Allen (Scott), son Roger, grand children; Heather Morrison (Shawn), Roger, Asay Broc, great-grandchildren, Travis Morrison, Stephanie Hopewell, Sophie and great great-granddaughter Karyzma Hopewell.
An Elks funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in Lake Havasu City, AZ under the direction of Lake Havasu City Elk Lodge #2399.
A remembrance for Asay and Gloria will be held at Bird Creek on May 20, 2018
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Richard Paul Holen, age 70, Passed on September, 25th 2017, in Ruth Nevada.
Richard is survived by his wife, Glenna Holen, of twenty years; sister Edna Dahlen, of Grand Forks ND; Olga Holen of Modesto CA; Shirley Holen, of Reno NV; Judy (Roger) Forsgren, of Chandler AZ, his children, Chad (Becky) Holen, of Boise ID; Melanie (Ed) Boynton, of Ely, NV; Kellee Carr, of Crosby MN; Terri Hall, of Ruth NV; Chris (Brandi) Martinez, of Elko NV; Randy Baker (Karlee), of Elko NV; grandchildren, Jordan Herrick (Jessie), of Ely NV; Zach Boynton, of Austin MN; Derek Martinez (Sierra); Boise ID; Samantha (Tanner) Southard, of Elko NV; Skylar (Brandy) Hall, of Ely NV; Trey Hall, of Ely NV; Amanda Boynton, of Douglass WY, Ryley Johnson, of Boise, ID and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Leonard Holen, Arnold Holen, Marjorie Schramm, Robert 
Holen, and Arlan Holen.
Richard was born on November 27th 1946 in Michigan, ND., to Arlotte Holen. He graduated from Unity High in Petersburg, ND in 1964. Served in the US Military from 1966 to 1968. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
He moved to Ruth NV and worked in Mining until he retired in 2009.
Richard was a great family man and a loving father. He was a social, active man who had many great friendships throughout his lifetime. He enjoyed helping others, and being useful. His family and friends will always remember him as a fun loving, kind, and loyal person.
All are welcome to attend and celebrate Richard’s life. A celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday October 7, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Ruth Community Center.
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Dorothy Carrick passed away September 24, 2017. She was 96. Dorothy was born December 28, 1920 in Ely, Nevada to Albert and Rosina Diullo.
She was a White Pine County High School graduate. Dorothy married J.M. Carrick on December 3, 1944. She worked for Nevada National Bank and Bank of America for 22 years.
Dorothy was a life member of B.P.O Does and served on White Pine Election Board. She also volunteered for Pink Ladies, D.E.N. Elementary School, and Blood Drives. She enjoyed fishing at Ruby Marshes with family and friends. She also enjoyed reading.
She is survived by her son, Joe (Linda) Carrick and daughter, Janice (Wayne) Maxwell, four grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin, two brothers, Gene and Marion, and one grandchild, Nicole.
The Recitation of the Rosary will be conducted September 28, 2017 at Mountain Vista Chapel at 6:00 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on September 29, 2017 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 12:00 pm with Father John McShane Officiating.
Interment will follow Mass at the Ely City Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Richard Carrick, Robert Nichols, Gene Diullo, Ryan Maxwell, Jay Terry, Bill Wilson.
Honorary Pallbearers: Robert Carrick, John Beck, Wayne Maxwell, Eddie Thomas, Tim Carrick, Mike Carrick.
The family suggests Memorial donations be made in her name to: Sacred Heart Catholic Church PO Box 151026 Ely, NV 89315
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MaryBelle Steele Marich passed away peacefully October 1, 2017 in Ely, Nevada surrounded by her loving family. 
Her final weeks were filled with her sentiments of love and caring for her family and those that were caring for her. She was 91 years old and the last of her immediate family’s generation.
She was born in Alamo, Nevada, December 14, 1925, the fifth of eight children, to Joseph Worth Steele and Margery Stewart Steele.
Her brothers were Thomas and Robert Steele and, sisters were Josephine (Bosta), Edna (Frehner), Madge (Capron), Edith (Brundy), and Bernice Steele.
She grew up in Pahranagat Valley on the family farm in the home that her father built.
She had fond memories of her childhood, riding horses and working around the farm. Her family was always close and so her children grew up with a wonderful sense of family.
MaryBelle attended elementary and high school in Alamo which she graduated from.
At the age of 16 while visiting her oldest sister Josephine in Ely she met the love of her life and future husband Duch Marich, who soon left to serve his country in the war.
After her graduation, she moved to California where she worked in a rubber factory and a glass factory during WWII all the while anxiously awaiting the return of her love.
On November 20, 1945, they were married in Ely where they made their home. She always wanted to be a wife and mother teaching herself various skills to provide for her family. They moved to Alamo for a brief time to work on her father’s dairy, then back to Old Ruth where she started her family.
Together they had four children, two sons, and two daughters, all are still residing in White Pine Co.
MaryBelle was a very innovative, creative mother who involved herself in all her families’ activities as well as community activities. She was an excellent seamstress, cook, baker and quilter. She canned all their fruits and vegetables, made her children’s clothes and costumes for them, their friends and their children.
She’s a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She had a strong testimony and served in many callings. Their marriage was solemnized at the St. George Temple in 1985.
She truly enjoyed being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. All her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren have a “grandma quilt” made with her skilled hands and definitely her labor of love. She crocheted like crazy, did some tatting, and hooked rugs. She spent much of her time teaching her family, mostly by her example.
She was preceded in death by her parents, all of her sisters, brothers, one granddaughter, Amy Marich, and her beloved husband Duch Marich.
She is survived by her four children and their spouses, Daniel Robert (Kathy), Joseph Duch (Lillian), Marilyn Blades (Doyle) and Susan Hall (Dean). She has 27 grandchildren and spouses, 33 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She considered each family member as the jewels in her crown.
Services were held at the Ely Nevada Stake Center on Wednesday morning October 4, 2017.
Pallbearers were Wade Burdick, Samuel A Marich, David P Blades, Eric W Blades, Eli D Blades, Charles D Hall, Nathan J Hall and Jeffrey P Hall.
She was laid to rest at the City of Ely Cemetery
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Brian Dean Mullins, father, grandfather, uncle, passed from this life suddenly October 8, 2017. He was born September 4, 1962 in Welch, West Virginia to Thurman Mullins and Betty Sue Stapleton Mullins. 
Brian was raised in California and moved to Ely. He worked as a dedicated correctional officer at the Ely State Prison.
He enjoyed rock collecting and was an avid outdoorsman, who also ejoyed entomology.
He is survived by his parents, brother, Joseph Mullins, and sister Tina Bomar of Bakersfield, California; children, Randy Dean (Stephanie) Mullins, James Robert Mullins, Bethany Faith Mullins, numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a loving life companion of 18 years, Deonna Barry.
There will be a Memorial/Celebration of Life, Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Mountain Vista Chapel. A potluck gathering will follow at the Ely Elks Lodge at 12:30 p.m.
Please join us.
“There are things we don’t want to happen, but have to accept.
Things we don’t want to know
but have to learn,
People we can’t live without
but have to let go.”
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Roy Jackson Butcher of McGill, Nevada, passed away October 4, 2017, he was 67.
Roy was born October 30, 1950 in Ely, Nevada to Norvin and Frankie Butcher.
Roy was educated in White Pine County and graduated from White Pine High School.
Roy loved everything to do with the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and taking mountain drives.
Roy worked for the mining industry most of his life, most notably Kennecott Copper where he worked on the railroad and smelter for 11 years.
He was a lifelong resident of White Pine County, except for a short period of time where he worked for Kennecott in Utah.
Roy is preceded in death by his parent and one sister. He is survived by his son, Roy Michael Butcher (Chasity), one grandchild, three sisters, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will not be held at this time.
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Rebecca Saiz Metcalf, affectionately known to most as “Becky”, “Mom”, “Grandma” and “Aunt Becky”, entered heaven’s gates to abide with her Heavenly Father on September 27, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada with her family by her side.
Rebecca was born on November 24, 1944 in Raton, New Mexico to Joe and Beatrice Saiz.
Becky, to all who knew her, was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of many. She also had a sassiness about her that was contagious. By those who were fortunate enough to know her, she is already missed.
Rebecca grew up with her family in Ely, Nevada. She graduated from White Pine High School in Ely, Nevada on May 28, 1964. After high school she attended nursing school in Elko, Nevada where she obtained her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked for many years as a nurse in the White Pine community at different facilities. Her passion was to care for others and that is what she devoted her entire life to.
Rebecca married Neal Ainsworth in 1965 in Ely, Nevada. They were happily married for 25 years. Out of her marriage to Neal were born two sons, Jerry and Danny Ainsworth. She was a family woman and loved her family more than anything. Her boys were her life!
After the passing of her husband Neal in 1990, she was remarried to Terry Metcalf in 1997. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting and playing the penny slot machines in the casinos.
Rebecca is survived by her sons, Jerry (Michelle) Ainsworth and Danny Ainsworth of Las Vegas, NV; her sisters Dollie King of Bullhead City, AZ and Ramona Scott of Mesquite, NV; her brothers Richard (Linda) Saiz of Overton, NV and Joe (Judy) Saiz of Reno, NV; her 3 granddaughters Destinie Ainsworth, Faith Ainsworth and Tiffany Ainsworth of Las Vegas, NV and her great granddaughter Olivia Ross of Las Vegas, NV; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Rebecca was preceded in death by her husband Neal Ainsworth in 1990 and her second husband, Terry Metcalf in 2016.
The family invites you to attend a celebration of Becky’s life which will be held at Palm Southwest Mortuary 7979 W. Warm Springs Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89113 on October 30, 2017 at 3:00pm.
A time of gathering will follow immediately after the service with refreshments.
Condolences may be left for the family in her online guest book at PalmSouthwest.com
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Mike Kapetan, 87, years old, of Ely, NV, passed away on Wednesday Oct. 18, 2017 surrounded by his family in a hospital in Las Vegas, NV.
Born in Ely on Nov. 27, 1929, to Emanole and Athena Kapetan, Mike lived most of his life in Ely. Mike attended University of Utah, was a Veteran of the Korean War, a retired postal worker and worked as a refrigeration and AC contractor.
He enjoyed working, watching sports, bowling, golfing,fishing and his family.
Mike is survived by his wife Dolores sons Dan (Hazel), Mike (Connie), Gary (Linda), daughter Patsy (Rame) Rezaei, and three grandchildren Aaron Kapetan, Rachel & Mikaela Rezaei.
Mike was a loving father and friend to all, and will be dearly missed.
The family plans to have a small private burial service.
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John Boyd Thiessen passed away Oct. 27th 2017 at the age of 53. John was born in Delta, Utah Sept. 30 1964. He was the son of William C Thiessen and Jessie L Thiessen.
John was raised most of his life by grandparents Willard and Athena Cook in Ely, Nv. This is where he graduated and went on to live his life.
He is survived by his one and only daughter Sierra N Thiessen; his brothers David (Kitty) Gillette, Bill (Betty) Thiessen; his sister Terri Landon Thiessen; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.
John was very quick witted and always had a smile. He was most at home in the mountains whether it be hunting, fishing, cutting wood or just taking a ride. He is loved and will be missed.
He is proceeded in death by grandparents Willard and Athena Cook; parents William and Jessie Thiessen; and brothers Tommy (Maureen) Thiessen and and Danny Thiessen.
A celebration of his life and luncheun will be held Nov 11th 2017 at the Club Rio at 1:00 for all those that wish to attend.
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Richard Lynn Carney, age 73, passed away on October 15, 2017 after a long
battle with COPD. Richard was born on July 14, 1944 in Southgate, Callifornia to Loiana and Wesley Carney.
Richard was a true visionary and entrepreneur. In 1974, Richard opened his first automotive repair location in Ely, Nevada. His business would soon begin to outgrow its small location; the former old Carl Ooly building, where Texaco stands today. Richard purchased land on Fay Ave in 1986 where he built a sprawling 6000 square foot shop. He expanded his business to include collision repair and refinishing and this would become the permanent location of Carney Bros Automotive until its closure in 2008. During his time as a business owner, Richard mentored and employed several people in the community. He offered on-the-job training for those who needed work but didn’t have experience. His love for cars didn’t stop with his business. Richard enjoyed drag racing in his free time. He built his first car in the late 1960’s and would race with his brother, Kenneth and several friends. His love for racing was passed on to his children and grandchildren. He spent time building Junior drag cars with his son Dennis.
Children would gather with excitement for the roaring engines and smoking tires. Richard wanted to share his passion with others. Kids would come inside, sit in the cars and he would teach them all about the drag cars. This growing attention would lead Richard to open a drag racing school at the Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1992. Children ages 8-17 would travel from all over the country to learn the basics and receive their Junior Drag Racing license. Richard would also go onto build a handicap drag car for children with disabilities. This was a true testament of his passion to help and include everyone. Richard received a vast amount of notoriety in the sport and would become a friendly and familiar face to racers all over the country.
Richard opened a second business in 1996, Xtreme Accessories, originally an automotive accessories retailer and would eventually become a cellular store until its closure in 2013. Richard also served as a White Pine County Commissioner from 2008-1012. Richard then retired to Las Vegas where he would spend his time enjoying coffee, westerns and taking care of his father-in-law, Norman Linnell, until his death in 2014.
He is best known for his compassion and love for others. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Loiana F. Trowbrdidge Carney and Wesley M. Carney.
He is survived by his brother, Kenneth Carney, sisters; Carol Harison Carney, Maxine Rupe, Marilyn Ivan, children; Dennis Carney (Kim Ferguson), Diane Carney, Richard (K.D.) Carney and Krystle Carney (Bobby Stauts). Also, grandchildren; Heather Carney (Branson Beals), Josh Nicholes (Meranda Harrison), Sarah (Swain) Trujillo, Tarena (Chris) Warner, Jeffery (Amber) Nicholes, Neko Iverson, Bailee, Cooper and Dash Carney, Audrey Armstrong, Brooke and Carson Graham and Dexter Stauts; numerous nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.
Services will be held on Saturday, November 4, at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church in Ely, Nevada.
A luncheon will follow.
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Andrew S. Brown, age 55 years, passed away October 24, 2017 in Ely, Nevada. 
He suffered with diabetes for several years.
Andrew was born March 6, 1962 in New Mexico to Walter Brown Jr and Loida Ruth Leyba.
Andrew enjoyed being outdoors, rock hunting and gardening.
He is survived by his children Steven Brown of Ely, Josh Fresquez of Ely and Joe Borhn of Toas, New Mexico; Father Walter (Dianne) Brown of Ely; Mother Ruth of Reno; brother Charles Brown; sister Wanda Brown; half brother Ralph Lopez and numerous nieces, uncles, aunts, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his brother John Brown and grandparents Walter Sr. and Magdelena Brown.
Andrew will be loved and missed greatly. He will not be forgotten.
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Kevin Dean Baker age 53 years, of McGill, NV, passed away October 24, 2017. He was born September 27, 1964 in Anaheim, California to Julius and Betty Baker.
Kevin attended Magnolia High School, Cal State Long Beach and UNLV. He served in the US Army from June of 1986 to May of 1989, 1st Lieutenant. Kevin worked for the Bureau of Land Management. He enjoyed playing music at the McGill Club.
Kevin is survived by his brother Keith (Angie) Baker; two nephews Christopher Dean Baker and Dalton Ray Baker; Aunts Wanda Williams, Marie Haidys and Belle Baker, and numerous cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife Cheryl.
Graveside Services were held Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Ely City Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Keith Baker, Hal Williams, Chris Baker and Dalton Baker
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