Our Tributes

Jackie Charles Smith

Jackie Charles Smith

Nov 17, 2016

Jackie Charles "Champ" Smith, 69, passed away Nov. 17, 2016. Jack was born Feb. 4, 1947, to Oscar "Bud" Smith and Doris "Dolly" Krumine, in York, Pa. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Clifton Scott Smith; and best friend, Spud. He is survived by his wife, of 42 years, Evan Kae Morrell; daughter, Amanda Elizabeth Terasa...

Collean Fullmer

Collean Fullmer

Nov 16, 2016

Collean (nee Steiner) Fullmer, age 73, of Las Vegas, a former clerk in the flight office of United Airline (SFOFO), a manager for Gingiss Formalware in Newark, Calif., and San Jose, Calif. stores, passed away Nov. 16, 2016, at home. She was born in Burley, Idaho, July 14, 1943. She graduated from Burley High School in 1962. Upon graduating she...

Alva Hughes

Alva Hughes

Nov 12, 2016

Alva Lorraine Styles Hughes, 93, passed away Nov. 12, 2016. She was born July 9, 1923, to Wesley Baden Styles and LLewellya Kathleen Aman Styles, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. She was preceded in death by her husband, of 64 years, Harold Lloyd Hughes; daughters, Elizabeth, Martha and Jean; grandchildren, Angela, Nichol and Scott; and siblings, Charlotte Schmid, Minnie Johnston,...

Shirley Casden

Shirley Casden

Nov 9, 2016

Shirley Casden, 84, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully Nov. 9, 2016, in the comfort of her home, with family by her side. Shirley was born April 5, 1932, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the youngest of five children, to Ethel and Hyman Galitzky. She moved to Las Vegas in 1976 and before retiring, enjoyed an esteemed career of over...

David Lindsey Ault

David Lindsey Ault

Nov 9, 2016

David Lindsey Ault passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, at Sunrise Hospital, in Las Vegas. He was born March 6, 1940, in Bradford, Pa., to Clair H. Ault and Alice May Mix. He attended school in Duke Center, Pa., graduating from Otto Eldred High School. He joined the U.S. Air Force and served in Colorado Springs and Toul-Rosieres, France. Upon...

Michael P. Veltre

Michael P. Veltre

Nov 6, 2016

Michael P. Veltre, 39, of Las Vegas, passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, with his loved ones by his side. He was born Feb. 16, 1977, in New Jersey, to Arlene Veltre and the late Michael J. Veltre. They relocated to Las Vegas, where he attended Green Valley High School. He married Lyndsee Hill-Veltre in 2010. He was a motorcycle...

Eudora Zimmerman

Eudora Zimmerman

Nov 4, 2016

Annie Eudora Taylor Zimmerman passed away Nov. 4, 2016, at the age of 97. She was a resident of Las Vegas since 1941. Eudora was a caring, cheerful, optimistic woman, adored by her family. She was a deputy assessor at the Clark County Assessor's Office for 20 years, retiring in 1973. Eudora was initiated into the Oasis Rebekah Lodge in...

Harriet W. Slavik

Harriet W. Slavik

Nov 1, 2016

Harriet W. Slavik, 62, of Las Vegas, was called to our Lord and Savior Nov. 1, 2016. She was born Dec. 29, 1953, in Bethesda, Md., to Dr. William O. and Mrs. Patricia P. Wilson. She is survived by her husband, Gary W. Slavik of Las Vegas; three daughters, Amanda L. McChesney, and husband, Eric, of Kirkland, Wash., Cassandra J....

John Foley

John Foley

Oct 31, 2016

JOHN FOLEY Nathan Adelson Hospice. John was born July 18, 1927, in Torrance, Calif. July 18, 1927. Las Vegas had been his primary home since 1928 when his parents, U.S. District Court Judge Roger T. Foley and Helen D. Foley, moved to this young city with their five sons. John obtained his law degree at Georgetown University and practiced law...

Elizabeth Fay Lundgren

Elizabeth Fay Lundgren

Oct 24, 2016

Elizabeth Fay "Betty" Lundgren (nee Gillette), age 81, long-time resident of Las Vegas, passed away Monday, Oct. 24, 2016. She was born Aug. 24, 1935, to Stuart G. and Virginia F. (nee Salisbury) Gillette, in Lowell, Mass. Later known by her maiden name Pavell, Betty and her family relocated to Las Vegas when she was 11 years of age. She...

Muriel Gund

Muriel Gund

Oct 23, 2016

Muriel Drabkin Gund, Esq., age 86, passed away Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, at her home, both of her sons were with her in her final moments. Muriel was a longtime presence in the Las Vegas legal field since her admittance to the Nevada State Bar in 1965 (among the first 100 female attorneys in the state). She was born Feb....

Judy K Jones

Judy K Jones

Oct 22, 2016

Judy K. (Cook) Jones, 70 of Henderson Nevada passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, October 22, 2016. She was born October 17, 1946 in Champaign to Avery and Gertrude Cook. She was preceded in death by her parents and step parents Jesse McNamara and Guy D. Sparks. She leaves her brother Joseph Cook, her beloved nephew Michael J....

Charles Edward Winsor

Charles Edward Winsor

Oct 20, 2016

Charles Edward "Chaz" Winsor, 32, passed away Oct. 20, 2016, at University Medical Center. He was born Sept. 18, 1984, in Las Vegas. He leaves behind his girlfriend and mother of his child, Melodie Krebs; stepdaughter, Sierra; son, Jonathan; his father, Anson P. Winsor and mother, Paulette R. Winsor, both of Las Vegas; his brother, Aerron Q. Winsor, (JaNae), and...

William Nicholas Dane

William Nicholas Dane

Oct 20, 2016

NICK DANE William Nicholas "Nick" Dane passed away unexpectedly Oct. 20, 2016, in Las Vegas. He was born in Bristol, PA., to William and Margaret Dane. Nick grew up in Shamokin, Pa., and later in Camden, N.J. He earned an academic scholarship to Bishop Eustice Preparatory School, where he participated in cross country. He loved playing basketball after school and...

John Richard Chambless

John Richard Chambless

Oct 18, 2016

John Richard Chambless, 93, of Las Vegas, passed away Oct. 18, 2016. He was born July, 27, 1923, in Chapel Hill, Tenn., and was a 23-year resident of Nevada. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and sailed from England to the United States on the Queen Mary's final voyage. John was an engineer specializing in...

Barbara Ellen Duarte

Barbara Ellen Duarte

Oct 18, 2016

Barbara Ellen Duarte, 56, a salesperson, of Las Vegas, passed away Oct. 18, 2016. She was born March 14, 1960, in Hamond, Ind., and was a 30-year resident of Nevada. A friend and kind person to all, she will be missed but not forgotten. Barbara is survived by her husband, John Duarte; and cats, Moe and Ashey. No services are...

Lynn Marie Patrick

Lynn Marie Patrick

Oct 9, 2016

Lynn Marie Patrick, 55, was surrounded by family and friends when she was called home on October 9, 2016.  Lynn was born on February 2, 1961 in Phoenix, AZ.  She graduated from Rancho High School in 1979 and went on to earn an Associates Degree.  Lynn had a great love for animals and was a rescue mom to many lucky...

Msgt Vernest Davis Jr

Msgt Vernest Davis Jr

Oct 7, 2016

Vernest Davis Jr, aka known as Lil June and Pondarosa, of Pine Bluff Arkansas, died Oct. 7 2016. Vernest was born on March 15th 1947. He was the son of Vernest Davis and Bernice Jones Davis Milton. Vernest received his high school education from Merrell High School, Pine Bluff Arkansas. Afterward he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where...

Carl E. Partridge

Carl E. Partridge

Sep 30, 2016

Carl E. Partridge, a long-time resident of the Las Vegas valley, passed away Sept. 30, 2016, at age 86. The eldest of five children, he was born June 16, 1930, in Belle Fourche, S.D., to Stuart and Nellie Partridge. A graduate of Rapid City High School in South Dakota, Carl later received his B.S. in education from Black Hills State...

Joseph W. White

Joseph W. White

Sep 24, 2016

Joseph W. White, 90, of Las Vegas, passed away Sept. 24, 2016. He was born April 11, 1926, in San Bernardino, Calif., and was a 70-year resident of Nevada. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and was a retired floorman from Caesar's Palace. He was preceded in death by his son, Ron; and wife, Bonnie....