MERLE CLUTTS Merle Clutts, 83, a homemaker, of Las Vegas, passed away July 9, 2011. She was born July 11, 1927, in Seattle, and was a 59-year resident of Nevada. Merle was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Clutts. Merle is survived by her sons, Daniel (Angela) and Gary (Cynthia); six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 1840 N. Bruce St. Burial will follow at Bunkers Eden Vale Memorial Park, 1216 Las Vegas Blvd. N.