Our Tributes

Oct 20, 2011

CHRISTOPHER MEYER Beloved son and father, Christopher Travis Meyer, 25, of Las Vegas passed away Oct. 20, 2011. He was born Oct. 7, 1986, in Las Vegas. He had a wonderful heart and he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his mother and father, Chris and Joy Meyer; brother, Russell of Las Vegas; the love of his life,...

Oct 17, 2011

Ida Mae Sexton-Tatum, 77, a tailor, of Las Vegas, passed away Oct. 17, 2011. Viewing will be 3-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Bunkers Mortuary. Services noon Saturday, Oct. 29, at True Love Missionary Baptist Church.

Oct 13, 2011

Bessie King Gould, 88, a registered nurse, of Las Vegas, passed away Oct. 13, 2011. She is survived by her only child, daughter, Gail Powers of Las Vegas. She was born Sept. 4, 1923, in Glen Burnie, Md. Bessie graduated from Maryland General Hospital nursing school in 1945 and joined the Army Nurses Corps on March 15, 1945 during World...

Oct 11, 2011

Dr. Sheryl L. Potter-Peccole, 44, an optometrist, from Las Vegas, passed away October 11, 2011. She was born in Las Vegas June 16, 1967, and spent the majority of her life living in the Las Vegas valley. A Western High School graduate, Sheryl studied at UNLV before completing a Doctorate of Optometry in 1994 at the Southern California College of...

Oct 11, 2011

Maria Ana Cadena, 82, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2011. She was born in Indio, Calif., on October 3, 1929. Maria was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Maria is survived by her husband of 60 years, Santiago H. Cadena; daughters, Maria Benavides and Laura H. Soto; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Maria was an extraordinary beautiful...

Oct 10, 2011

Louis B. Smith "Pops", 97, a retired grocery worker, of Las Vegas, passed away Oct. 10, 2011. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Louis was born on Christmas Day, 1913. He was an old fashioned guy who got to witness a lot of changes during his life. He was an avid New York sports fan who loved to have...

Oct 10, 2011

Oct 10, 2011

Brenda Christine "Bain" Sieck, 51, of Las Vegas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 10, 2011. Brenda was born on "Labor Day" Monday, September 5th, 1960 to Ronald Curtis "Huck" and Mary Lou (Henry) Bain in Napa, Calif. She lived between Napa and Las Vegas till 1969 when they stayed permanently. She attended...

Oct 9, 2011

Fred Blackwell was born March 16, 1937 in Morton, Mississippi to Charlie and Dessie Blackwell. He joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at an early age and served faithfully until he moved to Las Vegas, NV. He joined Second Baptist Church in Las Vegas in 1956 under the leadership of Rev. VCL Coleman. He was united in holy matrimony to Olivia...

Oct 8, 2011

JAMES HENRY James Thomas Henry, 41, a real estate agent, of Las Vegas, passed away October 8, 2011. Viewing will be 4 p.m., Friday, October 14; services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, October 15, both at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. N., Las Vegas.

Oct 7, 2011

CARL LAMB Carl Thomas Lamb, 77, a retired banquet /showroom manager, of Las Vegas, passed away October 7, 2011. , Born in Forrest, Miss., Carl Lamb was the sixth of eight children. After a brief time in college, he followed his sisters out west to Nevada. He worked briefly in construction and with a local utility until he secured employment...

Oct 7, 2011

Robert Frank Lagerman, 81, a retired maintenance worker of Las Vegas, passed away Oct. 7, 2011. Robert served in the U.S. Navy. He was born March 9, 1930 in Salina, Kan., and was a 36-year resident of Las Vegas. Robert joined the Navy at the age of 16, and was discharged in Philidelphia where he married Doris Wood and resided...

Oct 1, 2011

Jack V. Abercrombie, 90, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 1. He and wife Mary (Whitley) observed their 70th wedding anniversary on Sept. 30. Jack is survived by wife, Mary, and six children; Jackolyn (Keith) Hopkey, Judy(Rex III) Abercrombie Ewing), John "Bubba" (Paula) Abercrombie, Jayne Hill, Joyce (Corey) Newcome, all of Las Vegas and Joanne Nasby of Yuma, Ariz. He is...

Sep 28, 2011

Dorothy "Dot" Meacham, 1918-2011, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 28, 2011. Dorothy was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. After college she married her high school sweetheart, Eddie. She loved reading, motorcycle riding, camping, traveling and her family and friends. Her special gift in life was her sense of humor and...

Sep 28, 2011

Betty H. McDonald, 86, of North Las Vegas, passed away Sept. 28, 2011. She was born Sept. 24, 1925, in Pittsburgh, and was a 59-year resident of Nevada. "Heaven needed a special angel." She was a friend to all who knew her. Betty will be missed. Viewing will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, with services following, both at Bunkers...

Sep 27, 2011

Beverly Anne Holloway, 46, an office accountant, of Las Vegas, passed away Sept. 27, 2011. She was born June 21, 1965, in Union, N.J. A very loving, caring mother, sister and daughter, Beverly always thought of everyone else before herself. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten. She is survived by her sons, Clayton and Michael Holloway; sister, Christine...

Sep 26, 2011

Sue Reynolds, 85, of Las Vegas, passed away Sept. 26, 2011. She was born Aug. 20, 1926, in Loogootee, Ind., and was a 51-year resident of Nevada. Sue was a civil service employee during World War II and retired from See's Candy after 25 years of service. She loved basketball, tennis, bowling, bingo and her church. Harry and Sue built...

Sep 22, 2011

Earl Henry Habermacher, soldier, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Earl departed this Earth Sept. 22, 2011. During his final days, he was surrounded by his loving family, including his wife of 58 years, Della Jean; daughters Sue (Ron), Sandy (Randy), and the eternal spirit of his late daughter Patricia; and his grandchildren Jessica, Amanda and Randall. Always holding Earl in...

Sep 21, 2011

Patrick Dewayne Colvin, 41, a sign contractor, of Las Vegas, passed away Sept. 21, 2011. He was born Nov. 21, 1969, in Ventura, Calif., and was a 17-year resident of Nevada. Patrick is survived by his beloved wife, Therese Colvin; parents, Gail and Dewayne Colvin; brothers, Michael and David; daughter, Alexa; and grandsons, Anthony and Aidan. Services were previously held...

Sep 21, 2011

EDWARD MARTIN We celebrate the life of Edward "Eddie" Martin, who, at the age of 64, passed away Sept. 21, 2011, after a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was a local Las Vegas artist who was involved with the Opportunity Village Arts and Enrichment Program. His art and talent has been featured in local television commercials and...