Adrienne Heusser, 97, died at her home in Ely Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

Mrs. Heusser was born in Copper Flat, which was located near Ruth, Nevada, April 12, 1921 to Theodore and Constantina Poulakidas, who had migrated to the U.S from Greece. She was raised near Ruth along with three brothers and two sisters..She Graduated White Pine High School in 1939 and is possibly the last alumnae remaining in her class.

In 1940 Mrs. Heusser married Elmer C Heusser, a diesel mechanic. After Elmer’s death in 1968 Mrs. Heusser worked as a grocery clerk at Standard Market in Ely until its closure in 1982. Mrs. Heusser retired and was a volunteer for the Ely office of U. S. Forest Service for 20 years.

Mrs. Heusser was a longtime member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Pink Ladies at the Wm. Bee Ririe Hospital, and a member of St. Alexius Greek Orthdox Church, Ely.

Mrs. Heusser was preceeded in death by her parents, Brothers Tom, Sam, and Nick Poulakedas, and sisters Fay King and Olga Winn. Survivors include one daughter, Constance M. (Kenneth D.) Kliewer, and two sons, Charles W. Heusser and Dennis A (Bernardette) Heusser and two grandsons, Joseph W. Kliewer and Matthew Heusser.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Mountain Vista Chapel starting at 12 noon with Rev. Suzanne Calhoun of the Ely United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Ely City Cemetary.

There will be a reception gathering at Nardi’s restaurant located at 1204 E. Aultman Street, at 4pm which will consist of a taco bar, menudo, watermelon water, horchata and pistachio cake, following Edmond Lee Lewis’ funeral and burial services.

Brian Russell Stanello age 53 years of Ely, Nevada, passed away December 14, 2018 in Ely. Graveside Funeral Services are scheduled for Monday, December 31, 2018 at 12:00 P.M. at the Ely City Cemetery

William G. “Bill” Flangas, 91, reposed in the Lord December 23, 2018, surrounded by his Family. Bill was born June 4, 1927, in Ely, to Gust William and Poloxene Flangas, both of whom were Greek immigrants from the area of Thermopoly. Poloxene passed away when Bill was just six months old, and Gust was killed about year later in a tragic accident between his car and a train in the heart of Ely. Bill was raised by his Aunt and Uncle, Alexander J. and Fotene Flangas in Ely, along with their three sons, John, Gus and Ernest Flangas. Bill was a lifetime resident of Nevada, having moved to Las Vegas in 1958 from Ely. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Navy in World War II, and was part of the initial occupation force in Tokyo. Bill graduated in 1951 from the University of Nevada at Reno with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering, and went to work for the Kennecott Copper Corporation in South America and later in White Pine County. In 1958, Bill completed his Engineer of Mines Degree (E.M.), and was recruited and hired by the Reynolds Electric & Engineering Company (“Reeco”), the prime contractor at the Nevada Test Site in Mercury. After joining Reeco, Bill led the initial efforts to move the atmospheric nuclear weapons testing program at the Nevada Test Site underground. He led the first reentry teams into the tunnels after detonating an atomic device. One such reentry nearly cost him his life. Bill also led the first ever underground recovery of a ground zero after an atomic blast. Many of Bill’s efforts in moving the testing of atomic weapons underground are memorialized in a book entitled: “Caging the Dragon.” Bill stayed at the Nevada Test Site for 37 years, serving as Tunnel Superintendent and Department Manager, Division Manager, and Vice President. After leaving the Test Site in 1995, Bill became an Underground Mining, Construction & Management Consultant primarily working in Nevada. Bill also served as an underground expert on the Treaty Monitoring Teams for the Threshold Test Ban Treaty (TTBT) and Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty (PNET), and traveled to Russia in that capacity on the U.S. Treaty Teams. He was also involved with the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) efforts. Bill was also very active in the Community. He was instrumental in youth athletics and in developing baseball and basketball leagues that allowed thousands of kids to play ball. In conjunction with these efforts, Bill led the way in having 11 desperately needed baseball fields lit up by putting the process in motion, putting together the volunteer labor force, and getting all the equipment donated that was necessary to dig power lines and set the power poles. Bill also led the way in the construction of a multimillion dollar gym facility, which was completed in 1976. Through his efforts, the gym was constructed using only volunteer labor. In addition, through his efforts all the equipment for construction was donated as well as a vast amount of the construction supplies. The gym was sold to the Boy and Girls Club in 1984 for one dollar, and is known today as the Lied Boys and Girl Club, located on Lindell and Edna in Las Vegas. Bill served as a member, and as Vice Chairman and Chairman of the State Public Works Board from 1964 to 1985. He served on the Mackay School of Mines Advisory Council, whose efforts saved the school’s accreditation and kept Nevada’s only mining school as one of the best in the Country. He served on the UNLV Athletic Commission, and on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Las Vegas. He was a Trustee for the University Medical Center Foundation which raised over six million dollars for the Medical Center. Foundation Projects included Southern Nevada’s sponsorship of the Children’s Miracle Network. He was also instrumental in establishing a monument in Ely to honor those from White Pine County who perished while serving their Country in the Armed Forces going back to 1898. He was appointed by Governor Kenny Guinn to serve as a member of the State Ethics Commission and served as its Vice Chairman. He was the Nevada Engineer of the Year in 1976. He received the Las Vegas Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds Award in 1979. He received the TV-3 Spirit Award in 1983. He was honored as the 1984 Distinguished Nevadan by the University Of Nevada Board Of Regents. He received the Award of Excellence in Support of Nuclear Weapons Testing Program in 1992. He received an Honorary Associate of Arts Degree in Human Letters from the Community College of Southern Nevada in 1999, and was honored as the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering Alumnus of the Year in 2007. Bill was a member of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church for almost 60 years, serving over the years on the Church Parish Council, Building Committee and Audit Committee, and working on many other projects. Bill was an intensely devoted and loving family man. He was preceded in death by son, Albert (Trudi) Flangas. Bill is survived by his wonderful wife, of over 62 years, Marilyn Flangas; his sons, Gus “Billy” (Tamara) Flangas and Gary (Amanda) Flangas; his 10 grandchildren; his brothers, John (Carmen) Flangas and Ernest Flangas; and many other relatives and godchildren. Visitation will be Fri., Jan. 4, at 4 p.m. with a Trisagion following at 5 p.m. Services will be at 11 a.m. Sat., Jan. 5, all at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 El Camino Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89118. At Bill’s request, burial will at noon Mon. Jan. 7, in Ely. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the St. John Building Fund. May his memory be eternal.

Sheila Janell Bogoger, 68, of McGill, Nevada passed away unexpectedly early December 23, 2018 at her step father’s home.

Sheila was born January 22, 1950, to Ardith James and William C. Phillips in Ukiah, California. In 1966 her family moved to B&W Livestock Ranch outside of McGill. In1968 she married Steve S. Sankovich, graduated White Pine County High School and started a family having two daughters.

She started out as a devoted housewife and mother while being an Avon Representative on the side. After her divorce, Sheila was employed as a Bank Teller, then a Mine Lab Tech. Insistent on pushing herself, she fearlessly promoted to Haul Truck Driver before becoming a Correctional Officer, then advancing to Case Worker at the Ely State Maximum Security Prison; where she met, then later married William “Bill” Bogoger on 11/15/1997. Sheila eventually retired from Ely State Prison before receiving a double lung transplant on 11/13/2008.

Sheila loved being a member of the McGill Rebekah Lodge #30 since 1970. She proudly held positions of Guardian, Conductor, Warden, Vice Grand, and in 1977 Noble Grand. At the time of her death she held the elected position of treasure. She liked to travel, garden, fish, and go four wheel riding. She loved hummingbirds, plants, the beach and ocean, being with her family and reminiscing of growing up and time spent in Fort Bragg, California.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Ardith Wing, Mother and William and Charlotte Phillips, Father and Step Mother, her twin sister Sharlene Grant, brother in law John Grant, and her great granddaughter Brooklyn Ingle.

Sheila is survived by; her husband William R. Bogoger, Step Father Lewis O. Wing, Daughters Janie (Scott) Trujillo, Kaylene (Rick Hansen) Sankovich. She is also survived by Brothers; Shawn (Maureen) Phillips, Lewis “Bud” (Linn) Wing Jr, and Ronnie Bartell, her sisters; Shannon (Chuck) Lanier, Shelly (Dan) Albro, and Peggy Wing. Grandchildren; Scott (Danielle Bay) Trujillo, Jared Trujillo, Cierre (Billy Leung) Trujillo, Abriana Trujillo, Taylor Ingle, and Joel (Christian) Fischer, great grandchildren; Christian, Makenley and Mila Trujillo, and Andy Fischer, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and some very amazing friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the McGill Fire Hall January 4, 2019 at 1:00 PM.

Virginia Fae Gatti, 76 passed away on Saturday December 29, 2018 in Ely Nevada, after several years of ill health.

Virginia was born on April 26th, 1942 in Rock Springs Wyoming. One of 5 children born Arthur George Cook and Murial Esther Lester Cook, Virginia was the youngest of the 5 children. She developed polio at an early age and spent a lot of her younger years in and out of hospitals. Virginia loved animals all of her life. Virginia couldn’t stand to see an animal needing a home and so she took in many pets and gave them a loving and good home. Virginia loved her music, when she was younger she liked going to concerts and rodeos. She played her music for hours, it comforted her very much. Virginia grew up and attended school in Green River, Wyoming. Where she married Paul Budak and moved to Ely Nevada, where she was later divorced. She Married William (Bill) Gatti of Ruth, Nevada in 1965. Where she continued to live till her time of passing.

Virginia is survived by her Sister Marjorie Smith and her husband Glenn Smith, Son Anthony Gatti and his wife Cora Gatti, Daughters Tracy Gatti and Yvette Gatti, Grandchildren Nena Gatti, Brandon and Sara Barnum, Abigail and Olivia Cooke.

Virginia was preceded in death by her Husband Bill Gatti, Parents Arthur and Esther Cook, Sister Esther Shirley, Brothers Garold Eugene Cook and Darwin Hennery Cook and Sister-in-law Marilyn Cook.

Funeral services will be held at Crandall’s Funeral Home in Evanston, Wyoming on Friday January 11, 2019 at 11:00 AM

August 30, 1928 – January 3 2019

Florence Evelyn Carling (Anderson) Benavidez passed away peacefully on January 3, 2019 in Henderson, Nevada. Florence was born in Ely, Nevada on August 30, 1928 to Norval Carling and Florence Farnsworth Carling. (Florence Benavidez Obituary-Henderson, NV)

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–day Saints, Desert Rose Chapel on Pacific Avenue, Henderson, Nevada at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation at 10:00 a.m. There is also a viewing Friday, January 11, 2019 from 5-7:00 p.m. in the Palm Mortuary Chapel on Boulder Highway in Henderson, Nevada

Jane Dee Henriod Corbett, loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away January 6, 2019. She was born June 23, 1960 in Ely, Nevada to Albert and Shirley Henriod.

Jane grew up in Ely where she attended East Ely Grade School and graduated from White Pine High School. She enjoyed gardening and raising her own vegetables and herbs. She loved cooking and getting together with friends and family and sharing all that she had prepared. Jane enjoyed fishing and always wanted to be the one who caught the biggest fish.

Jane is survived by her father Albert Henriod Jr. of Ely, son Bohe Gleave of McGill, granddaughter Nevaeh Gleave of Utah, brother Scott (Tawnya) Henriod of Ely, nephews Adam (Brittany) Henriod and Gavin Henriod and niece Natasha (Enoc) Perez all of Ely.

Jane is preceded in death by her mother Shirley Henriod and her brother Wayne Henriod.

A Visitation will be held Friday, January 11, 2019 at Mountain Vista Chapel at 11:30 A.M.. Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 P.M.. Burial will be in the Ely City Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Bohe Gleave, Scott Henriod, Adam Henriod, Gavin Henriod, Enoc Perez, Jim Judd and Bruce Ashby

Honorary Pallbearers will be Clayton Henriod and Ned Oxborrow.

Geneil Cates Carling went to be with her loving husband on December 10, 2018. She was born July 24, 1933, to Lydia Bruno and William Henry Cates in Preston, NV.

Geneil married Arthur William Carling on January 14, 1950. Arthur brought into their marriage his three children: Arthur E, Anna “Louise” Nelson and Kathleen Brewer. Together, Geneil and Arthur were blessed with four children: Pauline Rollins, Barbara L Skinner, Mary E Gault, Karen G Carling.

Geneil spent her childhood in Preston, NV and went to school in Ely. She received her GED after 9^th grade and went to steno-type school in Reno, NV. She worked as a cashier at several grocery stores and as a waitress in a café in Ruth.

After she and Arthur were married, they moved to Old Ruth, NV, and later moved to Ruth. She was an active member in the LDS Church and she taught Sunday School. She went to school to learn how to make porcelain dolls for her children. She loved to crochet blankets and afghans. She enjoyed quilting and bowling. She volunteered as a “Pink Lady” at the Steptoe Valley Hospital gift shop. She was secretary to the American Legion Auxiliary as Arthur was a veteran.

She was survived by 15 Grandchildren, 31 Great-Grand Children and 7 Great-Great Grand children.

Preceded in death by her Husband, Parents, Daughter Pauline Rollins, all of her siblings Aroline Hardt, Ester Coleman, Deloris Cue, Margaret Covert, June Wakeling, Sylvia Miller, Gordon Cates, and Willetta McCowin and two grandsons Jesse Wabbel and John Rollins.

Funeral Services will be Monday, January 14, 2019 at 11AM at The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints at 900 Avenue East Ely, Nevada.

Virginia Sue Ashby, age 79, passed away peacefully January 8, 2019. She was born on July 10, 1939 in Beaver, Utah to James Kenneth and Thelma Louise Burt. Virginia married the love of her life Roger W. Ashby on November 12, 1955, who preceded in her in death November 2, 2002.

Virginia loved the outdoors and her family.

Virginia is survived by; her brothers Richard (Cheryl) and Jim (Mari Lee) and two sisters Larue Erickson and Dorothy (Gary) Coburn, three sons Kenneth (Susan), Bruce and Darren (Debbie) Ashby, grandkids Raeanna (Anthony), Amy, Wade (Margaret), Brennen, Tyler and Carley (Tyler). Great grandkids Harmonee, Xander, Josephine Rose Ashby and Mason and Evelyn Rae Williams and her many nieces and nephews, all who she loved dearly and touched deeply.

Please join us in celebrating her life on Thursday, January 17, 2019 between 12:30 and 1:30 P.M. at Mountain Vista Chapel on 450 Mill Street, Ely.

Pamela Mello Henderson passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. She made the selfless choice to donate her body to medical science and per Pam’s wishes, no services are planned.

Pam remains in our hearts and will be missed by those who knew her. “Rest In Peace, Pam.”

On January 27th our beloved; husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, brother and friend to all, Marquis Layland passed away peacefully at the age of of 85. Mark was born February 25th, 1933 in Sage, Wyoming to George and Pearl Lee Layland. After his parent’s divorce, he and his three brothers lived with their father and moved around a lot attending many schools in Wyoming, Idaho, and Nevada. As a young man he developed his skills as a ranch hand, sheep herder and cow punch, learning his commitment to hard work and wide open spaces. At 19 he went into the Army and served two years at Fort Lewis Washington. Mark was honorably discharged in May 1955.  After his time in the service he went to Cokeville to work as a ranch hand and met his first wife Lucille. They had two wonderful children, Nathan and Leslie Hayes. In 1964 he moved to Ely, Nevada where his mother lived. It was hard work to complete his high school education and apprenticeship as a journey man mechanic while working a full-time position at Kennecott mine, but he persevered and was proud of his accomplishment.

On December 26th 1974 he married his beautiful, loving wife Kay Lee Layland in Ely Nevada. After their marriage they moved to Kemmerer, Wyoming to start their new life together. They were later sealed in the LDS temple in Salt Lake City and worked hard to keep their blended family together. He worked for FMC Skull Point as a maintenance supervisor for for twenty years. After his retirement in 1995, he played a staring role at Grandma Kay’s Day Care as an honorary Grandpa to all the children who passed through their doors. He and Kay went on a LDS mission in 2001 to Dallas, Oregon on the Riverbend Farm. Even in his old age Mark could not sit still so he took a seasonal job at Fossil Butte Monument working as a maintenance worker.

Mark has always been a cowboy at heart. He’s spent much of his free time with his horses and mules. He enjoyed spending time helping friends in need during roundups and docking season. He broke horses and kept goats and geese. His entire family learned the value of hard work and togetherness at the ranch, where campouts and late night bonfires under the stars inspired the next generations. He never had idle hands and kept busy braiding and tanning leather, and spinning and weaving wool. His handy work will live on for years in the reins, whips, hides and blankets that he made.

Mark lived 85 wonderful years, leaving behind a legacy of many happy memories of joyous occasions of love and laughter.  He instilled in his children the value of hard work and integrity. Mark is survived by his loving wife Kay, sister Jerrie Lynn Manning, children Nathan and Leslie (Gene) Hayes, step children Mike (Debbi) Cobb, Loyde (Wendy) Cobb, and Jacquie Louie. Grandchildren Justin and Kelly Layland, Jenny and Ray Scucci, Jordan and Tera Layland, James Hannah, Josh and Ellen Pehrson, Ashley and Sean Branch, Whitney Cobb, Brandi and Jared Wilcox, Tyler and Whitney Cobb, Jamee Cobb, Travis and Grace Cobb, Vincent and Emily Guinta, Candice and Gentry Densely, Alec Louie. Great Grandchildren, Sydney, Emma, Macy, Erin, Ruby, Vincent Maxwell, Jonathan, Abigale, Deegan, Channing, EJ, Issac, Hailee, Skyla, Paige, Ember, and Ansley. He was also Grandpa Mark to all children that passed through his Kemmerer home. He is Proceeded in death by his father George, his mother Pearl, and his 3 brothers Dan, Jim, Ken.

Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at The Kemmerer L.D.S. Stake Center, with Bishop Destry Dearden officiating. Friends and family may call at the church one hour prior to services.  Graveside services with military honors will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at the Ely Cemetery, Ely, Nevada.

online condolences may be left at ballfamilychapel.com.

Jose Alex Maes, age 90 years, of McGill, Nevada passed away February 3, 2019.  He was born April 7, 1928 in Monte Vista, Colorado to Pedro and Maria Maes.  At this time there will be no services.

Edna Christine Olson Haslem of Ash Springs,  NV passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2019, at the age of 88. Chris was born to Ralph Olson and Pauline Lundberg Olson on Jan. 2, 1931, in Ely, Nevada.  

Chris and her 5 brothers and sisters were all raised in Ely, Nevada. Chris graduated from White Pine High School where she met RL Haslem, whom she married in 1948 and spent the next 57 years with in a loving marriage. Chris and RL were blessed with five sons.  

Chris worked for many years at the Standard Market in Ely.  After raising their sons, Chris and RL relocated to Ash Springs, Nevada where they managed the R Place store and built their dream home. Their five sons continue to live in Nevada. Chris and RL were also active, devoted members of the LDS church both in Ely and in Alamo. Their marriage was later sealed in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple with their three oldest boys present. Throughout her life, Chris provided loving examples that others follow showing how to be the best-ever Wife, Mother, Grandmother and friend. 

Those who knew her from the store were impressed by her tireless dedication that included getting up at 3 am each day to be sure to have home-made cinnamon rolls ready for the passing truckers.  She especially enjoyed the annual family reunions with her large but close-knit family.

Chris is preceded in death by husband RL Haslem, brother Ted Olson, Sisters Della Vogee, Shirley Smith, sister-in-law Fran Olson and brother-in-law Doyle Haslem.  

Chris is survived by sister Paulie Alles, brother Tom Olson, sisters-in-law Arlene Mangum, Kae Warren, Rae Anderson and Sherrie Hutchinson, brothers-in-law Dick Alles, Bill Smith, and Bob Haslem and five sons: Ron (Sandy) Haslem, Rogon Haslem, Rick Haslem, Randy (Donna) Haslem, and Ryan (Tracey) Haslem. 

Chris thoroughly enjoyed her 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and a multitude of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.    

A Memorial Service will be held at the LDS Church in Lund, Nevada on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 at 11:00 am (viewing at 10:00 am), with a celebration immediately following at the Lund Recreational Center.  A gravesite service will also be held at 2:00 pm at the Ely Cemetery.

On the morning of Sunday, February 3rd, 2019, our sweet Derek Dale Fullmer slipped peacefully away.

Derek was born on June 21, 2002.  We admire the patience and faith he demonstrated as he dealt with the limitations of his mortal body.  Although non-verbal, Derek was the greatest of listeners.  He had big, blue eyes and long lashes that made his sisters jealous.  Being around him with all his squeals and snorts left you feeling uplifted and happy, and a lucky few even got to hear him laugh!  Derek had a smile that would light up any room.  It began in his eyes and lit up his whole face before his lips even began to turn up.

Derek had a special love for his siblings.  He loved the chaos and noise of the Fullmer home.  He attended years of his sibling’s soccer games, track meets, and basketball games, gaining new friends at every turn.  Derek loved school, especially 3rd grade, which he attended six times.  All of his friends had a special place in his heart.  He loved all the books read to him, the rides around the playground, the get-well cards, and the sweet morning greetings.

Derek loved music; Primary songs, big band, and Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ being among his favorites.

We look forward to the day when we will again be reunited and see our handsome son standing before us, returning our hugs and words of love.

Derek is survived by his parents Doug and Amy Fullmer, his siblings Kelsie (Ryan) Christofferson, Kerri (Avery) Rivera, Dee, Lucy, Lily and Kayzen. By his brothers-in-law Ryan and Avery and his niece Beth Christofferson. 

Derek is preceded in Death by his grandpa Bliss Fullmer, his uncles Brent Fullmer and Jerry Jensen and his Cousin Jenny Fullmer. 

A viewing  will be held Friday, February 8th, 10:00am  at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Stake Center, 900 Avenue E, Ely, Nevada,  followed by funeral services at 11:00am.

Georgia Lavon Bakaric passed away peacefully, February 5, 2019 in the home of her daughter in Morgan, Utah at the age of 91.  

Lavon was born in McGill, Nevada, September 22, 1927 to Blanche Lavon Willes and George Manuel Tate.  She lived in McGill the majority of her life and attended White Pine County Schools.  During her senior year, she was able to live with her beloved sister Jean Syme during WWII and graduated high school in Portland, Oregon.

Lavon worked in the power plant of Kennecott Copper Nevada Mines.  At this time, she met and married Steve Bakaric.  Like Steve, she believed in working hard and being productive every day.  As her children got older, she returned to work at Kennecott until retirement.  

Lavon was a kind soul and found joy in the simple things of  life.  One of her greatest attributes was genuine humility.  She had a quiet and unassuming manner.  

Lavon was a woman of faith who loves her Heavenly Father.  Lavon was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband Steve Bakaric, December 6, 2016.  

She is survived by her 4 children, Jean Elaine Mickelson, Sandy, Utah, Jerri (Dean) Belliston, Morgan, Utah, John Bakaric Murray, Utah, and Paul (Catherine) Bakaric, Ely, Nevada.  

She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the McGill, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints chapel.  

A viewing will be held one hour prior to the funeral services.  Interment will be in the Ely City Cemetery.

Lewis Oliver Wing III, age 91, of McGill, Nevada passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at his residence.  

Lewis was born April 11, 1927 in Jamestown, New York to Lewis Oliver Wing II and Iva B Colburn and sisters Hazel and Juanita.  His parents later divorced and his mother remarried Lawrence Shortridge.  Sister’s Hazel and Juanita took the Shortridge last name and Lewis’s name was altogether changed to Russell Shortridge.  

On October 12, 1935 his mother Iva, was killed in a car accident.  Two weeks later Juanita and Russell (Lewis Wing) were placed in a orphanage, Randolph Children’s Home.  Three years later his father, Lewis Oliver Wing II and mom Dorothy Wing, and brothers Richard and Larry found them and brought them home to California.  

On October 24, 1944, Lewis enlisted into the US Naval Service and served in WWII.  He had been stationed on the NTS San Diego California, USS Savo Island CVE-78 and Yonabaru Naval Air Station Okinawa. 

Lewis had many jobs throughout life to include Motor Rewinder, Contractor, Rancher, Maintenance Manager and Business owner.  He lived in many places; Chico, Sacramento, Willows, Mendocino, Fort Bragg, and Barstow, California; LaPlace and New Iberia, Louisiana; Salem, Arkansas, Cainsville and Ridgeway, Missouri and McGill, Nevada. Lewis was also an inventor having patents in 1993 – Automatic Pet Feeder and 1994 -Light Shrouds for Highway signs. He could never see himself retiring as he enjoyed working.  

When he wasn’t working he was an active partner in business ventures in Ranching, small gold dredging and a water plant.  Lewis finally did retire in June of 1994.  After that he kept himself busy building a home, caring for his farm and building furniture for his home.  He loved watching old Western Movies and keeping up with current politics, events and news.  He was a walking talking almanac with an amazing imagination and memory. He was a NASCAR fan and enjoyed cooking and spending time with his family, friends telling stories and memories.  He was well known for writing emails and letters for anything from correspondence with family and friends, political support, consumer complaints, to news and information corrections. 

He was fondly called Screwie Lewie and he was a rare combination of someone who loved life and a firm understanding of what was important,the simplicity of living a life with those you love.  Of all the people he touched, both willingly and unwillingly, his proudest was his 57 year marriage to Ardith James Wing.  His hardest loss was her passing in 2009, and the passing of his daughters Sharlene Grant in 2015 and Sheila Bogoger in 2018.  

Lewis Wing III is survived by sons; “Buddy” Lewis Oliver (Linn)Wing IV and Ronnie Bartell; and daughter, Peggy Wing.  Grandchildren; Tamara Rene (Wayne) Zolondek, Tia (Mike) Ott, Sabrina (Jim) Bullitt, Janine (Scott) Trujillo, Kaylene Sankovich, Jon Grant, Kristopher Grant, Cindy Schafler and Anthony Bartell.  18 great grandchildren and 4 ½ great great grandchildren.  Sister-in-law Susie (Joe) Catanzareti, nephews Joseph Catanzareti and Matt Ramsey, nieces, Linda Hesse and Beth Hesse.  Dearest friend Keith (Paula) Carson and beloved wiener dog, Willy. 

His last wish was to donate his body to science to assist with all scopes of medical education.  There are no services at this time.

Joan Doris Breeden, age 86, passed away on February 4, 2019 in Caliente, Nevada. She was born on February 9, 1932 in Brockton, Massachusetts to Oscar Napeoleon and Florence Hester Belanger.

She married Russell W. Hawkes, they divorced. Then later she married Marvin Breeden. Joan’s profession was a school teacher, teaching in both McGill and Ely, Nevada. She was also the secretary of the Women’s Catholic Rectory.

Joan is survived by her children; Diane (Thomas) Weston DeVuono of Caliente, NV, Carol-Lynn Hawkes of Enumclaw, WA, Kathryn Hicks of Flagstaff, AZ, and David M (Joani) Hawkes of Corona, CA. Along with 5 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband Marvin Breeden, her parents Oscar and Florence Belanger and sister Patricia.

A Rosary will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 6:00 pm at the Southern Nevada Mortuary, 730 Front Street, Caliente, NV. A Funeral will be held on Monday, February 11, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the Catholic Church located on Locust and Tennille in Caliente, NV. Interment will be in the Caliente Cemetery under the direction of Southern Nevada Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.snmortuary.com.

Michael John Marich, age 69, died Monday, February 11, 2019 at his home in Alamo, Nevada, surrounded by his family. John was born on August 16, 1949 in Ely, Nevada to Michael and Dorothy Alice Dolfin Marich. On October 21, 1967 he married Sharon Fay Jackson in Ely, Nevada; his beloved wife of 51 years.           

John grew up in Ruth and Ely, Nevada. He worked as a mechanic at the Kennecott mine in Ruth. He then worked for twenty years with the Lincoln County Road Department and operated his own shop. Whenever his garage door was rolled up, friends would gather to visit, ask for advice, laugh and tell jokes. He had an easy smile and a great sense of humor. John enjoyed building Hot Rods, camping, and exploring the hills on his Kawasaki Mule with his family and his dog. He created and sold barnwood crafts with his wife and also liked to draw. John loved his family and they loved him in return. He will be dearly missed.           

Survivors include his wife, Sharon of Alamo; one son and two daughters:  John (Carrie) of Round Mountain, Nevada; Toni (Kent) Connell of Ruth, Nevada; Marlo (Aaron) Watson of Lund, Nevada; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters:  Deborah(Bill) Kingston of Ely, Nevada; Michelle(Curtis) Richins of Albion, Idaho; George (Karina) of Ruth, Nevada; Bob(Holly) of Ely, Nevada.           

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019 ,11:00 am at the Alamo Senior Center. Friends and family are invited to sign our online guestbook at www.moapavalleymortuary.comhttp://www.moapavalleymortuary.com

Thomas “Tommy” Armor Graham, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on February 4, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada, after a short battle with complications of Down Syndrome.  Tommy was born in Steubenville, Ohio to Mary Ione O’Brien Michael and Armor Keith Graham on June 21, 1953. He moved to Norwalk, California in 1958 and then to Preston, Nevada in 2011.

Tommy worked at “ARC” for mentally disabled/handicapped citizens in Downey, California for approximately 40 years. He was on the same bowling league for approximately 40 years as well.

Tommy enjoyed bowling, dancing, music; especially Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley, along with church worship music. Tommy also enjoyed watching wrestling and football, but most of all enjoyed watching the Lund Lady Mustang volleyball and basketball teams play in Lund, Nevada. He loved shaking hands, waving “Hi’ to everyone and getting as many hugs as he could. He made friends everywhere he went, both real and imaginary ones. Tommy was considered nonverbal, but words that came out very clear were; Mother, Daddy, church, go home, ice cream, cookies, party, dance, and cake. He would not acknowledge the word “No”, he would just respond, “later?” or “wait?”. His favorite movies were, “Batman” and “Spiderman” .

Tommy is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ione O’Brien Michael, and father, Armor Keith Graham. Grandparents, Armor and Virginia Graham, John and Harriett O’Brien, and uncle Jack O’Brien.

Tommy is survived by his siblings; Virginia “Ginger” (John) Denton,  Devonne Ione Graham (Keith Gray), uncle Jerry and aunt Barbara, step-mom Roberta Graham, brother Christopher Graham, step-sister Cari Galop, nieces and nephews; Eric Boardman, Jeremy (Jaimie) Denton, Danielle (Erik) Alvarado, Caleb (Amanda) Denton, Elijah (Beth) Denton, Branden (Angel) Tucker, Keilani Williams, Cheyenne Williams, Andrew Boardman, Alexis Boardman, Leena Denton, Rebel Denton, Remi Denton, Jazzleen DeLucia, Aydin Gray, Ryan Denton, Angel Medina Denton, Gioni Salazar, and Heaven Salazar, and multiple church family members.

Graveside service and interment will be held March 22, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill RD, Wittier, CA. He will be buried next to his first and biggest fan, his Mom, Mary Ione Michael per her wishes. Immediately following will be a Celebration of Life at 12641 Foster RD, Norwalk, CA 90650, where he and his mom attended services regularly.

Thank you to all the neighbors who made Tommy feel welcomed and loved here in White Pine County, and for the doctors and nurses who helped care for him his last couple weeks here on Earth. Tommy will truly be missed by many.