Our Tributes

Maryann Johnson

Maryann Johnson

Dec 21, 2016

Maryann Johnson, a cashier, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on Wednesday December 21, 2016.  She was born to Randolph Davis and Martha Bailey-Davis on September 11, 1934 in Mississippi.  She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved children and siblings; a host of relatives and friends.  Viewing Thursday December 29th from 4PM to 8PM, Services will be Friday December...

Courtney Beavere Thomas

Courtney Beavere Thomas

Dec 17, 2016

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James Van Wey

James Van Wey

Dec 11, 2016

Jim Van Wey passed away Dec. 11, 2016. He was born Aug. 15, 1931, in Shelton, Neb. Jim served in the U.S. Navy for four years and the U.S. Air Force for 16 years. Jim was a resident of Las Vegas for over 50 years and worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 20 years. He was preceded in death...

Sharon Cook

Sharon Cook

Dec 5, 2016

Sharon Lee Woodbury Cook, 74, passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, from complications of colon cancer. She was born July 10, 1942, in Carson City. A homemaker and faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by her husband, of 53 years, David A. Cook; daughter, Susan Denis; son, DaRell Cook; eight grandchildren; and...

Brian J. Polovina

Brian J. Polovina

Nov 27, 2016

Brian J. Polovina, 72, of Blue Diamond, a retired casino supervisor, passed away on his birthday, Nov. 27, 2016. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, he called southern Nevada home for more than 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Duke and Ann; brother, Michael; aunt, Yolanda West; and uncle, Ben D'Alessio. He is survived by his daughter, Gina...

Pauline Checha

Pauline Checha

Nov 21, 2016

Pauline Bridgman Checha, passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2016. Pauline was 93 years old. She was born Feb. 2, 1923, in Bloomington, Ill. After serving three years in the Women's Army Corps (WAC), she moved to Oakland, Calif., where she met and married Walter Bridgman. After a short time, they relocated to Las Vegas, where they made their permanent home...

Laurene Sue Belford-Floyd

Laurene Sue Belford-Floyd

Nov 20, 2016

Laurene Sue Belford-Floyd, 63, a homemaker, of Las Vegas, passed away Nov. 20, 2016. She was born Sept. 28, 1953, in Las Vegas, and was a lifetime resident. She was a former service writer for Bill Heard Chevrolet. She was preceded in death by her mother, Geneva; father, Al Belford Sr.; and sisters, Glenda Piper and Patricia Chasteen. Laurene is...

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...