Our Tributes

Sep 14, 2012

Mary Ann Newmiller, 73, a resident of Las Vegas for over 50 years, passed away Sept. 14, 2012. She was born Jan. 20, 1939, in Fairmont, Minn., to William and Agness Cordt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl J. Newmiller, of 48 years, who passed in 2006. Mary Ann is survived by her three sons and their...

Sep 12, 2012

U.S. Air Force, Retired Wanda Lee Pridemore, 78, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 12, 2012 in Las Vegas. Wanda was born Sept. 29, 1934 in Stigler, Okla. She was a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired from government civil service after 35 years, in 1996. She was the cherished and devoted wife to Alvin B. Pridemore, for 55 years; loving mother...

Sep 11, 2012

Margarita Camano Cruz, 76, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed from this Earth to a better place Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. Margarita was born in Galveston, Texas, where she graduated from Ursuline Academy. Margarita was happily married to her beloved husband, Guillermo Cruz, for 57 years. She loved to travel with her co-pilot, Bill, always by her side....

Sep 10, 2012

Donald Lynn Cox II, "Lynn," "Bubba," 45, of Las Vegas, passed away Sept. 10, 2012. He was born in Flagstaff, Ariz., Oct. 3, 1966. Lynn grew up in Buckeye, Ariz., on five acres, where he rode bikes and horses, raised animals, went ditch sliding, spent time with his pets and friends, was active in boy scouts and 4H, worked on...

Sep 6, 2012

Nuel Roderick Williams III better known as The Original Sugar Boogar, a resident of Las Vegas for over 50 years born in Richmond, Texas on January-21-1957 passed away September 6th 2012 in Las Vegas.  He is survived by his Wife Samantha, Daughter Bailey Ann, Mother Jane Williams-Lenz, Step Father Henry Lenz, three Brothers, Rodney, Bucky, and Randy, as well as...

Sep 3, 2012

Aug 29, 2012

Beverly Jane Jones, 86, a homemaker, of Las Vegas, passed away Aug. 29, 2012. She was born March 19, 1926 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and was a 49-year resident of Nevada. A true "pistol" in every sense of the word, Jane always said she enjoyed her animals better than most people. She felt most comfortable in front of a poker...

Aug 27, 2012

Rosemary Hudson-Hartwell, Sunrise Dec. 29, 1957 and Sunset Aug. 27, 2012. A resident of Las Vegas, Rosemary was a beloved mother, wife, and friend. She is survived by her husband, Donald Ray Hartwell Sr.; and her daughter, Ebony LaShae Hartwell. Services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, at First Missionary Baptist Church, 332 N. Allen, Banning, CA 92220....

Aug 26, 2012

Dorothy Violet French, a 43-year resident of Las Vegas, passed away Aug. 26, 2012 at 89. She was born June 10, 1923, the youngest of 11 children, to the late James Richard and Martha Ellen Dye Stacy, in Benton, Monroe County, Ohio. She was a a loving mother and devoted wife to the late A. G. French. She was a...

Aug 25, 2012

Glen Alan Brown, 61, of Henderson, passed away Aug. 25, 2012. He was born Nov. 29, 1949, the son of Mildred and Raymond Brown, in Detroit, and was a 19-year resident of Nevada. He traveled the world and enjoyed shooting, hunting, off roading, but above all else, he loved fishing trips with his children and family. He worked numerous years...

Aug 24, 2012

U.S. Navy, Retired Daniel H. Pierson, 64, a life-time resident of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. He was born May 29, 1948. Daniel was retired from the U.S. Navy and from the Union Pacific Railroad. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by his father, Wylie F. Pierson....

Aug 23, 2012

Mary I. Smith, 95, a resident of Henderson for 63 years, passed away Aug. 23, 2012, at home. She was born in Bentonville, Ark., and was married to Chester L. Smith. She was retired from the Sears credit department and was a member of First Baptist Church of Henderson. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Herman (Robert) and Sydney...

Aug 18, 2012

LuRene Neagle Aplin, 83, passed away Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012.She was born in Cedar City, Utah, July 21, 1929. She was the eldest of four children and the only girl. She moved to Las Vegas in 1943. LuRene was retired from the City of North Las Vegas Parks and Recreation, but her greatest accomplishment in life was being a mom...

Aug 18, 2012

HANNAH QUINN Hannah "Banana" Quinn, 19, of Henderson, passed away Aug. 18, 2012. She is survived by her mother, Lacey Quinn of Clarksville, Tenn.; father, Bruce Quinn of Henderson; stepmother, Cory Brooks of Henderson; sister, Katie Quinn; brothers, Joshua Quinn and Jeremiah Quinn, all of Clarksville, Tenn.; grandparents, Janet Funke of Minot, N.D. and Joal Clyatt of Milton, Fla. Hannah...

Aug 17, 2012

Edmundo S. Leoncio, 83, of Las Vegas Nevada, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 17, 2012 due to complications from aortic valve and abdominal surgeries. Born on April 26, 1929 in Tondo, Manila to Jose and Lourdes Leoncio, the eldest of six siblings. He is survived by his beloved wife Mecina Leoncio, his children, grandchildren and their families. Ed, as...

Aug 14, 2012

Jack Thomas Munson, 81, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012. Jack was born in Spokane, Wash. After moving to Las Vegas in 1962, he worked at the Showboat Hotel and Casino as a bartender. Jack married Christine "Teenie" Vincent in 1981. They enjoyed 31 wonderful years together. He is survived by his wife, Teenie; daughter, Tisha Casista and her husband,...

Aug 6, 2012

David D. Rosell (Anderson), 60, of Laughlin, passed away Aug. 6, 2012. He was born Feb. 12, 1952, in Kansas City, Mo. David was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Joan Trent of Las Vegas; father, Darrell R. Rosell Jr. of Kansas City; and stepfather, Hanford B. Trent Sr. of Las Vegas. David is survived by his daughter, Andrea...

Aug 3, 2012

Mrs. Irene B. Parker, 88, a secretary, of Boulder City, died Aug. 3, 2012. Visitation 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. N. Services 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 8, Boulder City Municipal Cemetery, 501 Adams Blvd.

Aug 2, 2012

Ila Mae Leavitt Gustin, 92, of Las Vegas, passed away Aug. 2, 2012, at home, failing to recover from a broken hip. A pioneer Las Vegan, she was born Jan. 15, 1920, the 12th of 15 children, in Mesquite, and was a 92-year resident of Nevada. She married Art Gustin in November 1937. They bought their home at 10 E....

Aug 1, 2012

Diane E. Panchisin, 81, of Las Vegas, passed away Aug. 1, 2012, after a battle with cancer. Diane, a loving wife, mother and sister, was born in Gary, Ind., July 26, 1931 to Thomas and Frances Fadlevic. Diane is survived by her husband, of 60 years, John Panchisin Sr.; her two loving sons, John Jr. and David of Chicago; daughter,...