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Nachu, Trent Erik

Trent Erik Nachu, age 23, of Schurz, NV, passed away August 29, 2004 at his home.

He is survived by his mother, Jacquelyn Jim; grandparents, Inez and Wesley Jim; father Timothy Nachu; brothers, Darren, Ellery and Keith; and sister, Hillary.

Services will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2004 at Schurz Gymnasium. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Arrangements entrusted to Gunter's Funeral Home, Hawthorne. Reno G-J 2 Sep 2004

Nachu , Trent Erik

Born 12 Mar 1981 in Reno, Washoe, NV to Timothy Nachu and Jacquelyn Jim. Died 29 Aug 2004 in Schurz, Mineral, NV.

Attended Schurz schools and graduated from Yerington High School in Yerington, NV. He was a finance clerk for the Walker River Paiute Tribe.

Survivors are: Mother Jacquelyn Jim; Grandparents, Inez M. and Wesley Jim; Brothers, Darren Jim, Ellery and Keith Picotte; Sister, Hillary Picotte; Father, Timothy Machu; Grandparents, Minnie and Sam Nachu all of Cibeque, AZ. Step-Father, John A. Picotte III, of Schurz.

Funeral services will be held 4 Sep 2004 at the Schurz Gymnasium and burial will be at the Walker Lake Paiute Cemetery in Schurz. MCIN: 2 Sep

NELSON, William Blevins

William Blevins Nelson was born on 17 Sep 1928 in Superior, Nebraska, and died on 1 May 2001, in Duarte, CA. He spent the majority of his formative years in Fillmore, CA, where he was active in his church and the Boy Scouts and was an avid reader.

He graduated from Hasstings College in Hastings, Nebraska with a bachelor’s degree and completed his Bachelor of Divinity degree at San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo, CA. He was ordained at the Fillmore United Presbyterian Church in 1954. He served as an ordained minister for the United Presbyterian Church until his retirement, serving churches in Urich/Creighton, Missouri; Rolfe, Iowa; Delta, Colorado, Live Oak, CA; Morenci, Arizona; Indana/Oak Hill, Kansas; Ottumwa, Iowa; and Hawthorne, NV. Additionally, he was active as a volunteer fireman, in the Lions Club, and in many comunity programs.

Reverend Nelson was athe son of the late Dr. William Newton Nelson and Helen Jane Muir Nelson. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Alice Nelson and Margaret Nelson Mobley. He is survived by his sister, Patricia Collins, son Mark Nelson, daughter Faith Cieslak, grandsons Robert Hack and Troy Cieslak, and great-grandson Carlen Hack.

A memorial service will be held at Westminster Gardens in Duarte, CA, on 14 May at 10:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Fillmore High School Scholarship Foundation, P>O> Box 385, Fillmore, CA, 93016, or San Francisco Theological Seminary, 2 Kensington Road, San Anselmo, CA, 94960. Source: MCIN Thursday 17 May 2001 pg 6

NEUEBAUMER, Edward C.

NEUEBAUMER, Edward C. aged 60 yrs, died Tonopah 27 Sep 1933. Wife died 2 yrs previous. Son, Warren of Mina. Daughter, Mrs. M.A. Shevlin of Round Mtn, NV. Source: MCIN

Nichols, Scottie

Scottie Nichols a resident of Hawthorne the past 39 years, died Monday, January 22, 1990, at a health care center in Reno. Graveside services were conducted Friday afternoon,(19 Jan 1990), at Hawthorne Cemetery.

Mr. Nichols was born 12 Oct 1909, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and lived in that state until moving to Hawthorne in 1950. He was employed at the Naval Ammunition Depot as an ordinance worker. He retired from civil service in 1968 and he and his wife continued to make their home in Hawthorne.

Mr. Nichols was a former Baptist minister and at the time of his death was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He is survived by his widow, Cloteal Nichols, of Hawthorne; a daughter, Trudie Reed, of Portland, OR; and three grandchildren.

Card of Thanks

We take this means to thank all the thoughtful people of the community who were so kind and helpful during our time of sorrowand loss of our loved one, Scottie Nichols. A special thanks to the ladies of the LDS Church, Bethel Baptist, and St. Paul Baptist Church, who brought food for the family. Also to our many friends and neighbors who offered words and sent cards of condolences. May God bless everyone of you.

Cloteal Nichols

The Gray Family

The Wert Family

nd 31 Jan 1990

Nielsen, Earl B.

Earl B. Nielsen, 84, passed away on July 9, 2003 at Mt. Grand General Hospital in Hawthorne. He was born September 1, 1918 in Blue Creek, Utah to Arthur R. & Chloe B. Nielsen.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Wanda; and his three children, son Earl (Paula) of Reno, daughters Janet (Carlos) Litster of Farmington, Utah; and Lyle of Reno; sister LaRue Youngberg of Walnut Creek, CA; eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother Lyle; brothers Rex and Arthur; and sisters Margaret and Ruth.

Earl was raised on a dry wheat farm in northern Utah. He completed high school at East High in Salt Lake City, and attended the University of Utah before joining the Army Air Corps, serving in Japan and Okinawa during World War II. Earl was the General Manager for Hyland Motors in Ely from 1949 to 1966, then owned and operated Woody's Chevrolet in Hawthorne from 1966 to his retirement in 1986. He was a member of the LDS Church . Earl served as Past Exalted Ruler of the Ely Elks Lodge, President of the Lions Club and Commader of the American Legion Post in Ely. Earl was an avid hunter and fisherman and a generous and thoughtful friend. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, July 12. Visitation will be from 10-11:00 a.m. at the LDS Hawthorne Ward. The funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Internment will be Monday, July 14, at the Draper City Cemetery in Draper, Utah, at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Gunter's Funeral Home, Hawthorne, NV.

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Nixon, Erin Renae

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Noble, Charles E.

Born Ohio. Moved to Nevada 30 years ago. Lived in Mina 1931. A widower, died at Mina 1 Jan 1947, buried there. Survived by one son, CF Noble of Mina, and one grandson. Aged 81 years.

NOIRT, Alfred A.

NOIRT, Alfred A. of Tonopah. Born Belgium, married to Helen Noirt, died at Mina 18 Mar 1941 aged 50 yrs. Survived by wife and 8 yr old daughter of Mina; two sons M.R. and Morris L. Noirt of Detroit. Has a sister in Indiana. Nd 19 Mar 1941 Source: MCIN

NOVOVICH, Nick

NOVOVICH, Nick of Gold Hill, NV. Born Yugoslavia. A miner; died Hawthorne 25 Jun 1936 aged 50 yrs. Buried in Tonopah by Serbian Soc. Nd 1 Jul 1936 Source: MCIN

O’Connell, Homer John

Homer John O'Connell was born 20 June 1881 in Malcolm, Nebraska. He was involved in mining in Colorado before settling in Goldfield, then Tonopah. On 23 February 1934, while sitting with friends at the Miners Club, Homer, a former peace officer, was shot and killed by Gerald W. Casey, purportedly over a grudge Gerald had held for Homer for some time. Homer, shot six times at point-blank range, died within minutes. He was 53 years old, survived by his wife and three children. Funeral services were held under the auspices of Tonopah lodge B.P.O.E., 1062, of which Homer was a member.

Contributed by Kathy O’Connell

O’Connell, Jr., Homer

Homer O'Connell, Jr., lived at the Kendall Rooms on Main Street and operated the McCulloch Service Station on North Main Street in partnership with Jack Hall. Homer Jr. was 30 years old when his body was discovered in his room, hanging by a necktie, on 3 March 1947. The coroner ruled his death as "self-inflicted while temporarily deranged." There is some speculation that he was murdered.

Homer Sr. and Homer Jr. are buried side by side in the newer Tonopah Cemetery, Section 2, Block F, Lot 039 and 040. Contributed by Kathy O’Connell

O’Malia, Frances

Frances O’Malia, 62, wife of retired Hawthorne and Stateline casino owner Bernard E. "Barney" O’Malia, died Monday, (20 or 27 Aug 1979), in San Diego.

A resident of Nevada for more than 40 years, she moved with her husband to the San Diego suburb of Lemon Grove several months ago.

The former Frances Williamson was born 5 Jul 1917 in Oakley, Idaho. She moved to Reno in 1937 and later lived in Gabbs. In 1944 she moved to Hawthorne when her husband acquired interest in the El Capitan Motel and Casino.

The couple moved to Lake Tahoe in 1960, following O’Malia’s development of Barney’s Casino at Stateline. Returning to Hawthorne in 1967, Mrs O’Malia remained active in civic and social affairs. She was a charter member and active participant in the Soroptomists, Lioness and Does Lodge.

Among the few Nevada bridge players to achieve a "lifemaster" rating, both Mrs. O’Malia and her husband had played competively throughout the western United States.

Under the banner of the El Capitan Motel and Casino. O’Malia managed a professional bridge team which in an upset reached thequarter-finals ofthe 1971 Hilton knockout bridge tournament, reported at the time as "the greatest team match in the history of bridge."

Surviving besides her husband are a son, William "Biff" of Hawthorne, and one grandson.

O’ROURKE, John J.

O’ROURKE, John J. of Hawthorne and Tonopah. Born New York City 9 Jul 1905 Came to Hawthorne 1951. A bartender. Died at Tonopah, NV 13 Oct 1958, aged 53 yrs. Buried Tonopah. No known relatives. ND = 15 Oct 1958 Source: MCIN

Oaks, John

John Oaks, 82, of Hawthorne, Nevada, died Monday, April 30, 2001. Surviving John; his wife, Essie Mae Oaks, six children; including Henry Oaks of Fallon; and one sister. Vistation will be Friday, May 4, 2001, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Gunter's Funeral Home Services will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church, 10th and B Streets, Hawthorne, Nevada. RGJ

OAKS, John

John Oaks, 82, of Hawthorne, passed away on April 30, 2001 at Mount Grant General Hospital. He was born 16 Oct 1919 in Beekman, Louisiana to Henry and Delcenia (Anderson) Oaks.

He has resided in Hawthorne since 1985, coming from Bastrop, Louisiana. John was a retired cotton farmer. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a member of the V.F.W. Post #2313 and American Legion Post #19, both in Hawthorne, and the Masons. He was also a deacon of Bethel Baptist Church in Hawthorne.

John was preceded in death by his parents and daughters, Faye Oaks, Linda Oaks and Clara Bluford. Survivors are his wife, Essie Mae Oaks, of Hawthorne; sons, Henry Oaks of Fallon, John Oaks, Jr., Wayne Oaks, Douglas Oaks, and Lee Oaks all of Chicago; daughter, Vivian Oaks of Maywood, Illinois; Sister, Julia Mae Robinson of Altadena, CA; 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Memorial services were held Saturday, 5 May, at Bethel Baptist Church. He will be buried in Burr Oaks Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois. Arrangements were under the direction of Gunter’s Funeral Home, Hawthorne.

Odem, Pearlene Jones

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Odom, J. Ray

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Olsen, Bridget

of Luning, NV. Born PA. Lived PA and Wisconsin and spent 40 years in Goldfield, NV; Ten years at Silver Peak. Moved four years ago to Luning and owned a grocery store. Married to Oscar Olsen. Died at Reno 13 Jul 1948 aged 66 years. Survived by six children; Lillian Ott White of Battle Mountain, NV; Francis Olsen of Reno; Catherine McKenna of Babbitt, Mary (Hugh) Doherty of Hawthorne; Charles Olsen of Mina; Myrtle (Bill) Cooper of Gabbs. Sixteen grand children, including Mrs Carrie (Jack) Schweble and Louise (Maurice) Billings of Babbitt; Jean (John) Manfredi of Mina and five great grandchildren. nd 14 Jul 1948

OLSEN, John

OLSEN, John of Goldfield. Died there 31 Oct 1928 aged about 65 yrs. Survived by sister, Mrs. E.B. Graham

Opitz, Paul F.

Paul F. Opitz, 77, a former resident of Hawthorne, died December 8, 1999, in Sierra Vista, Arizona, where he and his wife, Carolyn, had resided in recent years. He was born April 18, 1922, in Neenah, Wisconsin to Frank and Ruth Opitz.

Following graduation from the University of Wisconsin in 1943, Mr. Opitz served in the Navy during WWII and Korea. From 1958 to 1961 he was stationed at the Naval AmmunitionDepot in Hawthorne.

He retired from the Navy with rank of Lieutenant Commander and following retirement he and his family made their home in Carson City for 24 years before moving to Arizona.

While lliving in Carson City he was a founding member and served as executive director of Brewery Arts Center, and was active in Proscenium Players and performed volunteer work at the NevadaState Railroad Museum. He also was president of the Lions Club in Carson City.

Amoung his survivors are his wife of 54 years, Carolyn, of Sierra Vista; son and wife, Frank A. and Susan of Little Rock, Arkansas; daughters, Elizabeth W. Mitchell of Carson City, Sarah L. and Mike Entwistle of Reno and Annie O. and Al Olsen of Dallas, TX; sister, Marjorie Burridge, of Libertyville, IL; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

A memorial service was held December 13 at the Four Square Gospel Church in Sierra Vista, and a memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. today, December 29, at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. MCIN:29 Dec 1999

Osmun , Alice Bartels Knowles

Alice Bartels Knowles Osmun, 85, born April 25, 1916 in Gardnerville to Ernest and Meta (Muller) Bartels, died of natural causes at home on January 17, 2002 in Reno.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Edward (Buck) Knowles and Raymond Osmun; 3 brothers, Raymond, Ernest and Arthur Bartels; sister, Ernestine Dunlap; grandson, Dean Owens; and great grandson, Brian McKnight.

Survivors include daughters, Kathlene Prescott and Ruth Erwin of Washington; Alice Ruybalid of Reno; and Linda Knowles of Oklahoma; 17 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be held at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church in Reno on January 21, 2002 at 1:30. Inurnment is at the Mina Cemetery.

Owen, Mary Lourdes "Lou"

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OWENS, Moses

OWENS, Moses Long-time Hawthorne resident Moses Owens passed away on May 16, 2001 at the Veterans Medical Center, in Reno, Nevada at the age of 73. Moses was born in Mer Rouge, Louisiana on January 28, 1928, and was the son of Ivory and Bernice Washington Owens.

Moses had lived in Hawthorne for 33 years, coming from Bastrop, Louisiana, He was custodian supervisor retired from Mineral County School District. He also served in the Army during the Korean War.

Moses was a deacon at Bethel Baptist Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents. Survivors are his wife, Willie Mae Owens of Hawthorne; sons, Jimmy Lee Greely of Bastrop, LA, Roosevelt Campbell of Crossett, AR, David and Kenny Owens of Sparks, nV. And Joe Owens of Merced, CA; daughters, Rosemary Griffin of Port Orchard, WA; Betty White of Compton, CA, Wilma Owens of Merced, CA, Connie Owens of Fresno, CA, Michelle Owens of Sacratmento, CA, Bernice Howard of San Diego, CA, Shirley Ross of Mt. Bayou, MS and Betty Ann Owens of Detroit, MI; 25 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren,

Visitation was held Tuesday, May 22, at Gunter’s Funeral Home in Hawthonre, Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 23, at Bethel Baptist Church, with burial being in the Hawthorne Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Gunter’s Funeral Home. (ND = Thursday, 24 May 2001 Source: MCIN)

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Pace, Paul Robertson

Gabbs, NV - Paul Robertson Pace, age 61 passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2003, in Carson City, NV. He was born June 10, 1941 in St. George, UT, a son of Walter Atkin Pace and Helen Hoyt Robertson Pace. He married Patsy Tove Bracken on October 12, 1963 in the St. George LDS Temple. Paul was educated in St. George and received his higher education from Dixie Jr. College and the University of Utah. Paul was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served a mission to the New England States Mission. He served as Branch President in Gabbs and also held the positions of High Councilor and Seminary Teacher. He was a resident of Gabbs for 27 years, working at the Mine as a Purchasing agent. He is survived by his wife, Patsy; son, James and daughter, Alicia (Billy) Young, all of Gabbs; daughters, Cheryl (Tom) Gurr of Parowan, UT; Teri (Todd) Huchendorf, of West Jordan, UT; Angela Pace of Reno; and Julie Pace of St. George, UT; son, John (Sherri) Pace of Delta, UT; his father, Walter of St. George; brothers, Ralph of Murray, UT and Walter, Jr. (Nelly Alva) of Freeport, NY; 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen in January. Friends may call at the Smith Family Funeral Home, 505 Rio Vista Drive, Fallon, from 6-8 PM on Sunday, and again from 10 AM until the 11 AM funeral service at the Richards St. LDS Church in Fallon on Monday, Feb. 24, 2003. Interment will be on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003, at 10 AM at the St. George City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the LDS Mission Fund, c/o Pres. Mark Hyde, 9655 Pioneer Way, Fallon, NV 89406.

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Park, Suzanne Louise "Suzy"

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Parsons, Katharine

Katharine Parsons passed away on March 15, 2004, in a hospital in Reno after many years of respiratory difficulties.

Katharine, an only daughter, was born October 3, 1936 to Edna and Vern Buffham, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her husband, 0.Her brother, Lowell (Jim) Buffham of Cedarville, CA survives her. She was married to Rodger Parsons for 39 years, and she survived him by 9 years. Also surviving her are her daughters, Katharine Glenda Pyatt of Hawthorne, NV; Rebecca Lee Katzenmaier of Bon Aqua, TN; and son Jeffery Allen Parsons of Sparks, NV; sons-in-law Paul Pyatt and Dennis Katzenmaier; grandchildren Kristy Hyatt, Raschel Hyatt and Sara Hyatt, and their mother, Barbara Burton Hyatt; Rodger Katzenmaier, David Katzenmaier, Katie Katzenmaier, Erika Pyatt, Elizabeth Pyatt, and Amanda Pyatt; great grandson Kale Thomas Hyatt; 2 uncles, Howard and Stanley Bill; aunt Lee Bill; cousin Patricia Plummer and family; Christopher Buffham and family; and many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Born and raised around the Susanville, CA, area, she attended Lassen County College for 2 years before marrying Rodger Parsons. She was a housewife for many years, then went to work for Washoe County School District as a school bus driver. She retired as a bus driver because of her health, and she took care of her husband. After he died, she moved in with her daughter and family in Hawthorne, NV, where she lived for 4 years. Katharine collected glass animals, liked camping, reading and needlecraft of all kinds. She believed in angels and will be missed.

Walton's Sparks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Reno G-J

Parsons, Gerald Lewis

Hawthorne resident Gerald Lewis Parsons age 62, passed away July 26, 2003, near Green River, Utah from the results of a motorcycle accident. He was born in Perryville, Missouri, on October 31, 1940 to Gilbert Smith Parsons and Harriot Peden.

Jerry graduated from high school in 1958. He served in the United States Air Force from 1962 through 1966 and was a Bomark Missile Mechanic. He moved to Hawthorne in 1986. He worked for many years at Hawthorne Utilities from which he retired. Later he went to work at DZHC Security, at which he was employed at the time of his death.

Jerry was a member of the American Legion and an Honorary Lion at the Beatty Lions Club.

He was preceded in death by his mother in 1974 and his father in June of 1982. Survivors are his wife, Judy K. Parsons of Hawthorne; son Lee J. Parsons and daughter-n-law Kelly, of Warner Robins, Georgia and their three sons; daughter Melinie Skaggs of Mansfield, TX, and her two daughters; four step-grandchildren; two stepsons, Joe Neff and Belton Neff; three brothers, Leslie Parsons of Beatty, NV, Terry Parsons of Moberly, MO, and Patrick Salyman of Corpus Christi, TX; and two sisters; Susan Hatfield of ElPaso, TX and Brenda Lucus of St. Louis, MO.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 9, at the VFW Hall in Hawthorne.

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Paul, Charles Ross

born 14 Nov 1921 to Amy Maude Grimes and James Robert Paul at Boogerville, IL. He was the youngest of 16 children.

Charles passed away 18 February 1990 in Reno, Washoe, NV.

He married Marietta Paul in IL on 7 Jan 1955.

Preceding him in death were his parents; two grandchildren, Dereck Lynn St. Clair and Alyssa Chism. Survivors are his wife, his sons; Bertram "Frank" St. Clair, Gerrold "Jerry" L. St Clair and daughters Charla J. Paul, Cheri G. Bryant and Robin S. Paul-Woolever.

Charles was buried in the Hawthorne Cemetery 20 Nov 2004. Information from Family

Paul, Marietta Garrett

born 18 Jul 1925 to Halene Pickett and Roy Smith Garrett in Burnt Prairie, IL. Passed away in Las Vegas, Clarke, NV on 11 Mar 1998.

She married Charles Ross Paul 7 Jan 1955 in IL.

Preceding her in death were; her parents; brother, Clifton Garrett; sister, Joyce Harper. Dereck Lynn St. Clair and Alyssa Chism. Surviving her are her sons; Bertram "Frank" St. Clair, Gerrold "Jerry" L. St Clair and daughters Charla J. Paul, Cheri G. Bryant and Robin S. Paul-Woolever.

Marietta was buried in the Hawthorne Cemetery 20 Nov 2004. Information from Family

Pauli , Philip

Philip Pauli, 89, of Luning, Nevada, died September 25, 2001.

Surviving are daughters, Phyllis Perry, Carol Noble, Joyce Gillespie; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; 13 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena in 1990 and daughter, Mary Beth Kleist in 2000.

Services will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2001, at 2:00 PM, at Mina Cemetery, Mina, Nevada.

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Paulidis, Fillia T.

Fillia T. Paulidis. born November 26, 1914, passed away on July 15, 2003.

She was born in Dremissa, Greece to John and Zoe Siotropos, and was one of seven children. All 5 brothers and 1 sister preceded her in death.

She married Thomas Apostole Paulidis in Greece in June, 1937, and in September of 1937, she arrived in Thorne, Nevada. Her husband passed away January 2, 1988.

She was one of the original founders of the Green Thumb Garden Club and was president from 1986 to 1987. She spent many hours developing the Memorial Rose Garden and Library Rose Garden, planting, watering, feeding and pruning. These gardens were like an extension of her own garden; she went there morning and evening when she was physically able.

She is survived by her son, Paul Paulidis of Carson City; daughter, Eula Loftin of San Francisco, CA; granddaughters Gina Paulidis of Naples, FL, Paula Paulidis of Reno, Katrina Loftin of Sacramento, CA, Tina Loftin of Sherman Oaks, CA, and Antoinette Loftin of Carmichael CA.

Visitation is Thursday, July 17, 2003 from 4-6 p.m. at Gunters Funeral Home in Hawthorne, NV. Funeral is July 18, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at Gunters Funeral Home.

Donations may be made in her memory to Lefa Seran Skilled Nursing Facility, P.O. Box 1510, Hawthorne, NV 89415.

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Peachey , Ronald Anthony Robert

Ronald Anthony Robert Peachey, 77, of Luning, NV, died May 26, 2003 at home. He was born in London, England; served in the military in both Great Britain and U.S.A. He had retired as a plumber employed at a nuclear power plant in Washington State.

Surviving is his wife, Dawn Peachey of Luning. Services are Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at 1PM at Hawthorne Masonic Lodge. Inurnment will be in Kennewick, WA. Arrangements by Gunter's Funeral Home, Hawthorne.

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Pellett, Helen Mae

Helen Mae Pellett, age 81, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away November 25, 1999 at her home. She was born on August 5, 1918, in Leeton, Missouri, the daughter of John Carter Don Carlos and Ida Mae Hughes Don Carlos, both preceding her in death in 1944.

On April 3, 1948, Helen married Riley M. Pellett in Tonopah, Nevada. Riley preceded her in death on May 9, 1999.

Mrs. Pellett attended elementary and high school at Lamour and Scaly Bark, Misssouri. She also attended Central Missouri State Teachers College in Warrensburg,. Helen was a homemaker until she went to work at the Naval Ammunition Depot in Hawthorne until they moved to Missouri and then worked at Central Missouri State University until her retirement on 1992.

Helen was a devout Christian. She enjoyed being a pianist for the churches and Sunday schools she attended. She had been a member of the First Baptist Church of Warrensburg since 1997. She was a member of the Community Welcome Wagon and attended the Warrensburg Senior Center.

Survivors include four sons, Gene Allen Atkinson and Donald Lee Atkinson both of Holden, Missouri, Patrick Lynn Pellett of Middleburg, Florida, and Brent Ray Pellett of Topeka, Kansas; three daughters, Karen Lee Bennett of Judsonia, Arkansas, Janet Renee Sullivan of Sparks, Nevada, and Pamela Sue Sampson of Lake Lotawana, Missouri; one sister, Mary Ella Anderson of Raytown, Missouri, 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are a brother-in-law, Ronald Anderson of Raytown, Missouri; four sisters-in-law, Bertha Don Carlos of Chilhowee, Missouri, Lillian Pellett of Shelby, Montana, Laura "Sis" Pelett of Miles City, Montana, and Lucille Pellett of Great Falls, Montana.

Helen was also preceded in death by three brothers, J.C. Don Carlos, Jr., who died in 1941, Frank Don Carlos who died in 1996, and Raymond Don Carlos who died in 1999.

Funeral Services were held November 28 at the Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg, with burial in the Sunset Hill Cemetery. Mineral County Indpendent News 1 Dec 1999

Pennington , Lucille

Lucille Pennington, age 94, of Brigham City, UT, passed away Friday, September 5, 2003 at Pioneer Care Nursing Home in Brigham City. She is survived by sister, Vinita Caudill of Brigham City; son Marvin Pennington and wife Toni of Reno; daughter, Barrie Petty and husband Dale of Garland, UT;, 3 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren.A graveside service is planned by the family for Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Hawthorne Cemetery. Friends are welcome to attend this service for Lucille. Reno G-J

Peoples, Janis E.

Janis E. Peoples, a resident of Fallon, passed away March 17, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital with her family by her side.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Peoples; mother, Lorena Goodman; daughters, Peggy and Kimberly; sons Keith & Thomas; grandchildren, David, Christopher, Samona and Rachel; great granddaughter, Mackenzie; 2 brothers & 2 sisters.

Memorial services will be held Monday, March 22, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Christ, 20 Drumm Lane. Inurnment will be private at Churchill County Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of The Gardens Funeral Home, 2949 Austin Highway, Fallon, NV 89406. 775-423-8928. Reno G-J

Perry, Harry E.

Harry E. Perry, 91, died April 17, 2001 at Mt. Grant Hospital in Hawthorne, Nevada.

Harry lived in Mina since 1927. He was a native of South Dakota.

He was a retired truck driver, miner and a WW II Army Veteran.

Survivors; his wife, Phyllis of Mina; two sons, two daughters, one brother, and eight grandchildren.

Graveside inurnment services will be Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mina Cemetery, Mina.

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Perry, Buford H. Corporal

of Mina. Born Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada 8 Jul 1913,, son of Mr and Mrs E.S. Perry. Enlisted in Paratroopers in 1942, killed in action in Belgium 3 Jan 1945. Services held Mina and burial there 24 Apr 1949.

Perry, Gene (See Eugene S. Perry)

born Green CO, Wisconsin 7 Apr 1884. Married to Elinora. Lived in Nevada 30 years, resident of Mina since 1927; Deputy Sheriff at Mina 1934. Died at Reno 25 Feb 1954 aged 70 years, buried in Mina 28 Feb 1954. Survived by two sons: Harry E Perry of Mina; Elwin S. Perry of Hawthorne; four grandchildren, Jeanne, Bonnie, Robert and Elaine Perry all of Mina. One son, Buford Perry, died in WWII.

Peterson, Wendi Jo Polwort

35 of Hawthorne died Saturday 12 Jan 2002 at the Mount Grant Hospital in Hawthorne, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Wendi was born 27 Sep 1966 in Bridgeport, CA to Kenneth and Linda Neitch Polwort of Hawthorne.

She attended Mineral County schools.

In 1982 she married Kenny Peterson of Hawthorne and moved in 1988 to Eugene, Oregon.

In 1997 she moved to Hawthorne to live with her Father and did so until his death in 1998.

Wendi kept busy by making hand crafts such as beading, lace work and painting. She enjoyed listening to Country and Western Music and enjoyed the music of Toby Keith of of her Father’s favorite singers.

Wendi enjoyed helping others especially making crafts for them. She always had a smile for those around her.

Wendi was preceded in death by her Father and Grandparents.

She is survived by her two daughters Cindy of Carson City, NV and Mindy of Hawthorne. Her Mother Linda of Hawthorne; brother Shane Polwort and ex-husband Kenny Peterson of Reno, NV.

Memorial services were held Saturday 19 Jan 2002 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hawthorne under the direction of Gunter’s Funeral Home. MCIN:17 Jan 2002

Pine, Jacqueline M.

Jacqueline M. Pine, a former resident of Hawthorne died 18 Jan 1990, at John C. Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 61.

A native of Madison, Wisconsin, she was born 14 Dec 1928. She was a member of American Legion Post 19 in Hawthorne.

Mrs. Pine is survived by her husband, Oliver Pine, of Phoenix; a daughter, CarolJean Jackson of Chandler, Arizona, and Richard Pine of Barstow, CA; and two grandchildren Dustin and Chanel Jackson.

Burial was in the National Veterans Cemetery in Phoenix, with Catholic services. nd 31 Jan 1990

Plecas, Thomas

A funeral was held Wednesday, (22 Aug 1979), at the Hawthorne Funeral Home for Thomas Plecas, 52, who died Thursday, 16 Aug 1979, in a Reno hospital after a lengthy illness.

A longtime Hawthorne resident, he was born March 21, 1927, in Utah.

Plecas was a retired locomotive mechanic and had worked for the Army Ammunition Depot.

Survivors include his widow, Irma and a son, Randy, both of Hawthore; brother, Mark Balen and sister, Mary Ledsingham, both of Utah; and a sister, Angie Murphy.

nd 23 Aug 1979

Poe, Irene

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POLLARD, William E.

POLLARD, William E. born Picksville, PA. 2^nd wife is Mabel York Pollard. Vet WWI, Co L 109^th Inf 28^th Div, Guard of PA. Parents and 2 sisters live in Scranton, PA. Daughter by former marriage, Jane Pollard, aged 11 yrs, lives in Brooklyn, NY. He died 12 Mar 1934 aged 33 yrs. Also has daughter, Carla Louise Pollard. He died at Reno.

Polwort, Kenneth Martin

51, a resident of Hawthorne for the past 45 years died Wednesday, 25 Feb 1998 at the Mount Grant Hospital in Hawthorne. Born 11 Mar 1946 in Enid, OK to Kenneth Rugh and Betty Jo Martin Polwort. Graduated high school at Mineral County High School, Hawthrone.

He joined the Air Force just out of high school and served for two years.

He received an Associate Degree from the Western Nevada Community College.

He was employed by Day, Zimmerman & Basil at the Hawthorne Ammunition Depot in Hawthorne. He was an Internal Auditor and Manager of Accounting Department.

He belonged to the American Legion, CB Raido Club and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints.

He is survived by his wife Linda, son and his wife Shane Pugh and Tommie Polwort. grandaughter Sarah Riley Polwort all of Eugene, Oregon. Daughter Wendi (Kenny) Peterson and grandaughters Cindy Lea and Mindy Jo also of Eugene, Oregon. Brothers Van Polwort of San Jose, CA and Neil Polwort of Enid, OK.

He was preceded in death by his Mother in 1986 and Father in 1988.

Funeral Services were Saturday 28 Feb 1998 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hawthorne..l Bishop D. Larry Mortensen was conducting. Burial followed at the Hawthorne Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Gunter’s Funeral Home in Hawthorne. MCIN 4 Mar 1998

Pope, John

born Bohemia. Resident of Nevada more than 50 years, coming to USA when 12 years old. Worked on farms in Iowa and was naturalized at age of 23 at Marshalltown, Iowa. Moved to Colorado and became a miner. Moved to Nevada 1902 and to Mineral County 1904. Died Mina 31 Jan 1956, buried there. No known relatives. Aged 82 years. nd 1 Feb 1956

Powers, Mikhail Wayne

born 28 Oct 1947 in China Lake, CA to Cliff and Oletta Powers. Died 26 Sep 2004 in Chapel Hill, NC. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Oletta Powers and is survived by his Father and Step-Mother Cliff and Clara Powers of Hawthorne. Sister, Frances Whitmire of Papillion, NE; brother, Cliff Powers, Jr of Rouge River, OR; 2 sons, Terry Powers of Lincoln, NE and Danny Powers of Blair, NE. Daughter, Melissia Powers of Omaha, NE; three granddaughters and one grandson of NE.

There were no services and the cremated remains were scattered in Arizonia. MCIN:7 Oct 2004

Pratt, Dale W.

Dale W. Pratt, a resident of Hawthorne the past three years, died Thursday, (14 Dec 1989), at Paradise Peak, near Gabbs, where he was stricken while at work. His death was attributed to a heart attack.

Mr. Pratt, who was born in Austin, Nevada, on October 14, 1932, had spent most of his life in White Pine County. He graduated from high school in Ely in 1951 and for 29 years was employed by Kennecott Copper Corporation. He had served as a member of the regional planning commission while living in Ely.

Mr. Pratt and his wife moved to Hawthorne when he became mine operations supervisor for FMC Gold at the Paradise Peak Mine.

He is survived by his widow, Marilyn Pratt, of Hawthorne; a son, John, of Logan, Utah; his mother, who resides in Ely; a brother, James, of Phoenix, Arizona; and five grandchildren.

Graveside services were conducted this morning at Ely City Cemetery. Arrangements were under direction of Hawthorne Funeral Home and Wilson Bates Mortuary. nd 20 Dec 1989

Prestel, Thomas Lynn

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Preston, Charles "Butch"

58, died December 1, 1999 in Sacramento, CA.

Butch was a native of Deadwood, South Dakota. He was born May 22, 1941, to Charles and Mildred Preston. He grew up in Hawthorne, and graduated from Mineral County High School in 1959.

Chuck retired from the Air Force, after twenty years, as a master sergeant. He resided in Sacramento the remainder of his life. He was in charge of security and maintenance at Country Club Plaza, then later at Sunrise Mall and finally, was operations manager for Arden Fair Mall.

both his parents and a brother, Phil Preston, preceded him in death.

Surviving are his son, Carlo Preston of Sacramento; daughter, Fracesca Preston-Moro, residing in Italy; brother, Bill Preston of Salem, Virginia; sister, Gwen Gilbert, and brother, Jim Preston, both of Reno; and five grandchildren.

A memorial service, followed by a wake, were held in Sacramento, Sunday, December 5. His body was cremated. MCIN:8 Dec 1999

Prockish, S.F. "Butch"

Longtime Hawthorne businessman S.F. "Butch" Prockish was found dead at his home last Thursday, (18 Jan 1990),. Mr. Prockish died of natural causes, authorities said. A native of Westmoreland, Kansas, he was born 1 May 1912, to Francis and Agnes Prockish.

He moved to Hawthorne in 1941, where he worked for Woody Chevrolet. He also worked for Hawthorne Naval Ammunition Depot during the 1940's, and drove a commuter bus between Hawthorne and Babbitt.

In the early 1950's, Butch built the Covered Wagon Motel. In the late 1950's, he went into real estate business for himself, establishing Prockish Realty.

An avid hunter and fisherman, Butch also belonged to the National Rifle Association.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Ted; sister, Lula White; and nephew, Tony Prockish.

He is survived by a son, Norman D. Prockish, and daughter, Patricia Petty, both of Manhattan, Kansas; a sister, Esther Berg, of Canoga Park, CA; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the HawthorneCemetery. nd 24 Jan 1990

Purrell , Earlene Donna

Earlene Donna Purrell passed away at the Washoe Medical Center in Reno, she was 80. (Services 18 Oct 2002)

She was born in Yerington on June 21, 1922, the daughter of Earl and Lila Jensen. She married James Purrell in 1939, who passed away September 7, 1988. She had worked for thirty years in Civil service, twenty five years at the Naval Ammunition Depot and five years for the Army Ammunition plant in Hawthorne. While in Hawthorne she was a member the Does, the Mineral County Bowling Association and the Naval Ammunition Depot Creamics Organization. She returned to Yerington in 1980 upon her retirement.

She is survived by her two children; daughter and son in law, Bonnie and Garry Jackson of Reno; son and daughter in law, Jim and Karen Purrell of Yerington; and sister, Dolores Skeans; five grandchildren, Craig and his wife, Tina Jackson; Lori and her husband, Derek Horton; Dana Jackson; Shawn and his wife, Vicki Purrell, all of Fallon; and Kerry Frey of Yerington; six great grandchildren, Cassandra, Fallyn, Carlee, Alicia, Anita, Mason, Gregory and Shane; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; husband and sisters, Mildred Schaaf and Vivian Jensen.

Funeral service will be held Fri., October 18th, 10:00 AM, at the Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Chism officiating. Burial will be in the family plot at Valley View Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Lyon County Animal Shelter in Yerington.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gerald Hitchcock, Funeral Director, Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home, 25 Hwy 208, Yerington, Nevada.

Pyfer, Ilene

born Utah. Spent early life in Southern CA. Resident of Mina 30 years. Her sister’s husband, Sid Wilde, was partner in "Traveler’s Hotel" in Mina, with Mrs. Pyfer. Her borther resides in Las Vegas. She died at Mina 23 Sep 1943, buried there. nd 29 Sep 1943

Quirk, Childs M.

of Mina. Born Park City, UT. Plumber by trade, died in Reno 10 Jun 1951 aged 63 years. Survived by three sisters, Mrs Rose Wilde of Mina; Minnie Day of Peoria, IL; Ann Senecal of Spokane, WA. nd 13 Jun 1951