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She was born July 9, 1916 in Minnesota. A homemaker, she was a six-year resident of Pahrump, coming from Vallejo, CA.
Her sons Donald SCHAUER of Nevada and Douglas SCHAUER of California; sisters Marrida MYRON of Minnesota and Marcella NEIMI of Arizona; and eight grandchildren survive her.Her husband preceded her in death.Pahrump Family Mortuary handled the arrangements.
Mary Ruth SEARLES of Newnan, Georgia, passed away September 15, 2004, at the age of 66. Born in Barnettville, New Brunswick, she was the duaghter of the late Maude and Claude WARREN. She loved spending time with her family, and seeing them for a last time was something she had to do, so with the love, care and support of her husband and son, she made her last visit to the Miramichi last month. Although she was hospitalized here on two occasions and very ill, she shared her love as we did, and then found the strength to return to Georgia to spend her last days with her husband and children.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Edward (Ed) SEARLES of Newnan, children; Jim ELDER (Sherry) of Calgary, Jay ELDER of Newnan, Pamela BRODY (Johnny) of Carrollton, Georgia, Ginger PHILLIPS of Newnan, and Allan SEARLES of Las Vegas; four brothers and five sisters; a sister-in-law and several nieces and nephews.A sister, Lucy BURKE, and a brother, Glen Warren predeceased her.
Funeral services were held September 27, at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Blackville. Burial was in the Moapa Valley.Services are pending for Daniel Edward SELBY, 3-1/2, who died June 19 in Las Vegas.
He was born Oct. 31, 2000 in Childress, TX and moved to Amargosa five months ago, coming from Hedley, TX. He loved cars, Spongebob Squarepants and any type of races.His parents Jennifer and Daniel SELBY of Amargosa; and grandparents Ed "Paw Paw" and Lucy GOOD of Amargosa, and Donnie M. SELBY of Hedley survive him.
Pahrump Family Mortuary handled the arrangements.SHEA, Fern [ Brite ] [ Bidleman ] [ Pitt ] – born 06/24/1914, Lovelock, NV; died 09/24/2001, aged 87; last known residence Washoe County, NV; contributed from Legacy & Memory of Jose Rivera Nieves and Heritage Hub [no obituary found at Heritage Hub].
Death of Mrs. Amalia SHEYER
The shadow of death was thrown aslant the threshold of the residence of Sol LEVY yesterday morning at 3:50 o'clock, and took the spirit of Mrs. Amalia SHEYER to realms beyond the sky. Mrs. SHEYER had lived 71 years and four months, and raised a family of girls, all of whom are happily married and living in Reno and Carson. Mrs. SHEYER was the mother of Mrs. Sol LEVY and Mrs. Henry MORRIS of Reno and Mrs. COHN of Carson. Besides her daughters she leaves a large circle of intimate friends to mourn her death. She was a pioneer woman of Carson, having lived there in the sixties. Well does the writer remember her kindly face and words of good cheer years ago when he was a boy living neighbor to Mrs. SHEYER in Carson. Her husband, Jacob SHEYER, was one of Carson's prominent merchants. He died about twenty years ago, surrounded by his immediate family and twenty grandchildrenMrs. SHEYER was buried this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence of Sol LEVY, on Third street, between West and Sierra, and the funeral was very largely attended.
Edithe Jane SHURTLIFF, age 73, former resident of Overton, died April 7, 2002 in Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada.
She was born November 18, 1928 in Mendon, Utah to Jesse and Zina HILL BAKER. She moved to San Francisco where she finished
high school and attended college.
Services will be held at Fort St. John and burial will be in Taylor, British Columbia.
Report from Butte County - Oroville (Ca.), August 8 - There are rumors here this morning that the indians made a raid in Concow Valley, six miles above Yankee Hill, in this county, yesterday. They killed a man known as Scotch John, and wounded a Mrs. WORKMAN. Miss SMITH, sister of Mrs. WORKMAN, is missing, supposed to have been taken away by the indians.
A large party from this vicinity have started in pursuit. (new paragraph) Latyer from Concow are that the body of Miss SMITH was found back of the house with her throat cut from ear to ear. The house was robbed of $2,000.00 in coin, two gold watches and other valuables. As there were only three who made the attack, the supposition here is that it was white men disguised aqs indians. Most of them were absent. Concow Valley is about two and half miles long and one mile wide. Some eight ot ten families are living there."God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered "Come with me". With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best."Private service was held on February 1, 2007 at Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, NV.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy, 3 children, seven grandchildren and his former wife of Las Vegas, 2 brothers and 1 sister of Kentucky.
A celebration of Life will be held in Moapa at a later date for all his friends.
Chey Jose SOSA, age 22, died Friday, February 4, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from injuries in an automobile accident. He was born November 18, 1982 in Henderson, Nevada to Jose Louis "Chey" and Linda Diann LITTLER SOSA.
Chey grew up in Moapa, Nevada. He graduated from Moapa Valley high School in 2001. He was living in Moapa. He had a wonderful sense of humor and will be remembered as the class clown of his schoola. He had many friends and will be missed by all. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend to all who knew him.Survivors include his father, Chey SOSA of Moapa,; his mother, Linda (Rick) WARD of Las Vegas' five sisters: Amy ROMERO, Jamie CARLTON, Rosanna SOSA, Anamarie SOSA all of Las Vegas; Ashley SOSA of Moapa and his grandparents: Ramo and Magdalena SOSA of Brawley, CA and David LITTLER of Oregon.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 4 p.m. at the Moapa COmmunity Center. Arrangements under the direction of Moapa Valley Mortuary.Charles Wayne SPRAGUE, age 84, died February 27, 2007, in Pocatello, Idaho. He was born September 25, 1922 in Kaolin, Nevada to Oliver and Betsey Lovisa LEAVITT SPRAGUE. He married Helen WITTWER on October 1, 1958 in the St George Temple. She preceded him in death on November 2, 1992. On June 1, 1944 he married Earline MEACHAM SMITH BUNKER in Thatcher, Idaho.
Charles grew up in Kaolin (now covered by Lake Mead) and Overton, Nevada. He served in the Marine Corps in the South Pacific during WWII. After the war, he served an Indian Mission in New Mexico and Arizona. Later he worked as a school teacher in Utah and Nevada. He raised hi family in Las Vegas, Nevada, moved to Logandale in 1994 and spent the last year and a half in Grace, Idaho. Always faithful to his church, he served a mission with Helen in Las Vegas and two missions with Earline in Northern California.
Survivors include his wife Earline of Grace, Idaho; six children: Ruth (Manuel) MARTINEZ of Arad, Israel; Jerri (Gary) LAUB of Enterprise, UT; Janice (James) MITCHELL of Kentucky; Richard (Patricia) SPRAGUE, (currently serving in Iraq); Verna (Jeffrey) THOMPSON of Newport News, VA; Betsey (James) WEST of Iowa; step son LaGrande SMITH of Pocatello, ID; 27 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; one brother and four sisters: Leland "Ben" Yvonne, Betty (Harry) PERKINS of Overton, NV; Mary PUTNAM of St George, UT; Ann KIEHL of Oregon. He was preceded in death by one step son, Terry.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 5, 2007 at the Logandale LDS 2nd Ward Chapel. Internment was in the Logandale Cemetery under the direction of Moapa Valley Mortuary.
Kim "Pops" SPRAGUE
A Golden Heart stopped on February 24, 2007. Born June 20, 1944 in Prairie du Chein, WI. He leaves behind a daughter Stacey VASSAR (Sam) of Logandale and a son, Justin SPRAGUE (Jemima) of Las Vegas and 4 grandchildren, Bailey, Patti, Kelsi and Danny. Services were held Monday, March 5, 2007 through Palm Mortuary.
No local services were held for Juanita E. SQUIRES, 99, who died June 1 in Las Vegas. She was born July 8, 1904 in Harrisonville, MO, and was a 13-year resident of Pahrump.
Her daughters Delores DEMOURS of Phoenix and Norma START of Pahrump; nine grandchildren; and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren survive her. Her husband, Floyd SQUIRES Sr., and a son, Floyd SQUIRES Jr., preceded her in death.Tonopah: Frank L. STEVENS, 67 died Friday at a local hospital.
A native of Richardson, Wash. he was born Nov 7, 1905. He came to Tonopah in 1962, when he went to work for the Tonopah Public Utilities Company and retired two years ago.Survivors are a sister, Beluah Curtis, of Washaugal, Wash. and a cousin.
A funeral is scheduled for 10:30 am.m. today at the Logan-Carlson mortuary. Burial will be in the Tonopah cemetery."deceased leaves a wife and child near Kelston,
Cornwall, England."
Helen J. STEWART, well known and beloved pioneer of Las Vegas, passed away at her home on the Stewart Ranch here on Saturday, March 6, at 3:00 p.m., at the age of 72 years.
Pioneer and frontierswoman of the old West, Helen J. STEWART was the first white woman to settle in what was destined to become the City of Las Vegas. She was known and reverenced by thousands of friends for her lovable character and unfailing energy in the upbuilding of her chosen state.Helen J. WISER (WEISER) was born in Springfield, Illinois, on April 16, 1854. At an early age she crossed the plains with her parents on their way to Sacramento, California. She was educated in the public schools of Sacramento county and graduated from Woodland College, Yolo county, California. On April 9, 1873, she married Archibald STEWART at Stockton, California. To this union was born five children, of whom three survive her, Miss Tiza STEWART of Kansas City, Missouri, Mrs. Evelyn STAY of Las Vegas, and County Commissioner W. (Will) J. STEWART, who were at their mother's bedside when she passed away. Two grandchildren, Leslie STEWART of Logandale, Nevada and Mrs. Geneva SHUH of Los Angeles, California, were here to attend the funeral. She leaves three sisters, Mrs. Flora MYERS of Berkely, California, Mrs. Rachel HASKINS of Galt, California, and Mrs. Acinth ROACH, of San Francisco, California.
In 1872 the family came to Nevada and in 1882 settled on the ground that is now known as the Stewart Ranch, which at that time comprised a large portion of the present town site of Las Vegas.Helen J. STEWART was a charter member of the Mesquite Club and a member of the U-Wah-Un Study Club. In November of 1916 she was elected a member of the High School Board and took office January 6, 1917. She was made Clerk of the board and served in that capacity until January 21, 1921. Her work among the Indians of Nevada and particularly Southern Nevada is history. The Indians were her friends and their esteem was manifested in the tribute which they paid by their presence at the funeral.
Helen J. STEWART was the author of many articles for the Nevada Historical Society and wrote chapter five of volume one of the History of Nevada. A true pioneer, she did all that was in her power to do for the good of her State and her people. The services which she has rendered to Nevada will long keep her memory green among all those who knew her directly, or indirectly through her good works.At her home on the Stewart Ranch she left the largest and most magnificent collection of Indian baskets in the world. These baskets, collected over a long period of years, have drawn hundres of people here who were interested in the art of basketry. Fabulous sums were offered her for the collection, with which she refused to part. Several years ago a descriptive pamphlet was issued by the government telling of this collection.
The funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 10, at 3:30 p.m. at the Methodist church, Rev. W. I. STOCKTON officiating. Music was furnished by the choir of the L. D. S. church. Two songs, "Jesus Lover of my Soul," and "Nearer My God to Thee," were sung by a special quartet. Hundreds of friends from all over the State sent flowers and many came from long distances to be present. The casket and entire front of the church was a bower of blossoms, paying the silent tribute of the community and State. The largest funeral procession ever witnessed in Las Vegas wended its way from the house on the Stewart Ranch to the Church where the services were held. After the services the body was returned to the shrine of flowers at the home there to await the completion of a vault which is been hewn out of the solid stone in the family plot. When the vault is completed the body will be interred and the vault sealed. J. M. ULLOM, C. C. RONNOW, M. M. RILEY, Dr. W. S. PARK, Ed. W. CLARK and Harley A. HARMON acted as pall bearers.Out of respect, the business houses, Post office and schools were closed during the progress of the funeral.
MRS. HELEN J. STEWART IN FINAL RESTING PLACE
The body of Mrs. Helen J. STEWART was placed in the vault hewn from the solid rock in the family burial plot Tuesday afternoon. Only the immediate family and pall bearers were present when Rev. HUMBERT preached the funeral sermon, taking as his text: "Eternity."Alexander Dale "Alex" STOREY, age 21, died Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at his home in Las Vegas. Nevada. He was born March 9, 1983 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Billy David and Constance Joan "Connie" TURNER STOREY.
Alex grew up in Logandale, Nevada. He attended schools in Logandale and Las Vegas. He enjoyed camping, fishing and gardening. He loved to play with his nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his loving family.Survivors include his parents, David and Connie of Las Vegas; his grandmother, Shirley TURNER of Las Vegas; three brothers and seven sisters: Matthew of Las Vegas; Amberlyn of Oceanside, CA; Aileen of Las Vegas; Carina (Tom) BARNUM of Las Vegas; Elizabeth (James) LAMPING of Oceanside, CA; Debora (Erich) GILSON of Virginia Beach, CA; Miranda of Las Vegas; Andrew (Tami) of Las Vegas; Clarissa of America Fork, UT; Benjamin currently serving in the Army in Korea and nine nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 3 p.m. at the Logandale LDS Chapel. Interment was in the Logandale Cemetery under the direction of Moapa Valley Mortuary.STRICKLAND, Shannon Rose [ Clancy ] [ Porter ] – born 06/19/1959, Henderson, NV; died 05/18/2006, aged 46; last known residence Henderson, Clark County, NV; contributed from Legacy & Memory of Jose Rivera Nieves and Heritage Hub [no obituary found at Heritage Hub].
Minnie P. STUBBERT died Friday in Wendell, Idaho. She was 93.
She was born June 21, 1892 in Deseret, Utah, to Peter and Sina CHRISTENSON PETERSON.Mrs. STUBBERT was educated in Oasis, Utah, and married James STUBBERT in Fillmore, Utah on December 22, 1915. She was a resident of Ruth from 1935 to 1955. She then moved to Ely, where she lived from 1955 to 1976. In 1976, Mrs. STUBBERT moved to Wendell, Idaho, where she resided until her death. She was a homemaker. Mrs. STUBBERT was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wendell. She served as a visiting teacher for the LDS Church.
She is survived by a son, Lelen STUBBERT of Portland, Ore.; three daughters, Ilabell CASPER and Lola PRESTWICH of Wendell and Nola ROWLAND of Portland, Ore.; 11 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Mrs. STUBBERT was preceded in death by her husband, James in 1968; a son Clayson STUBBERT in 1982; and six brothers and four sisters.Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Wilson-Bates Mortuary with graveside services to follow at 2 p.m. in the Ely City Cemetery. Burial will be in the cemetery following services.
"Hon James G. SWEENEY, whose death at Oakland, Cal., was announced in these columns yesterday, was born in this city January 22, 1877, and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. SWEENEY, early pioneers of the state.
SWEENEY's early education was secured in the schools of Carson and was finished at St. Mary's College, Oakland, and a legal course at Columbia University, Washington. He was admitted to the practice of law at the age of 21 years and except at the time of holding office had maintained offices continuously in this city, three years ago opening a branch in Reno. Shortly after passing his majority, Judge SWEENEY was elected to the state legislature from this county and served his constituency with all the ability he possessed. His record was so good and the reputation he established for fair and fearlessness became so widespread that a popular wave gave him the nomination and carried him into the office of Attorney General at the following election on the Democratic ticket. At that time though scarcely more than a boy, SWEENEY was the especial protégé of Hon. F. G. NEWLANDS, who was then making his first campaign for the United States Senate. Filling the office of Attorney General with honor, SWEENEY was then elected to the Supreme Court, later becoming it's Chief Justice. In his position he rendered many important decisions, some of which have become national law.
Judge SWEENEY's rapid rise to prominence and attainment is but an exemplification of what a boy in this country can do who possess the right spirit and ambition. His parents were not of the worldly rich, just plain going, everyday people, but they spurred "Jim" on in his efforts and helped him in every way to attain his goal and it must have been a pleasure to them to note his progress.
The malady, pernicious anemia, which caused Judge SWEENEY's death, first made its appearance about eight months ago, but at first it was only regarded as a temporary derangement of the system. Two or three months later, it assumed a threatening form and from that time on every effort to combat it proved fruitless, though the best medical skill on the coast was employed. During his whole siege of sickness "Jim" never failed in declaring that he would overcome the disease and get well. Though he made a most gallant fight it was against too great odds, and succumbing he left a void in Nevada's history that will be hard to fill.
One of SWEENEY's greatest traits was his optimism and his faith in human kind. He always looked to the bright things, to better times, and it was this characteristic, this light-heartedness that endeared him to those who knew him best. His death is a loss to the community, to the state and to his family. And to the latter the sympathy of all is extended.
"Jim" SWEENEY is dead, but let i be said his memory will be cherished as long as life remains o those whose pleasure i was to know him.
(Note: there are a number of eulogies and obituaries to be found on James G. SWEENEY in newspapers from all the various western counties during this period.)
SWIFT, Diane (Llewellyn) [ Bettridge ] [ Vanderwood ] – born 08/26/1951, Ely,
NV; died 09/21/2003, aged 52
A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at
FitzHenry's Funeral Home for native Nevadan Diane Llewellyn Bettridge Swift, a
Carson City resident for 31 years. She died Sept. 21, 2003, at home in Carson
City. She was 52. Mrs. Swift was born Aug. 26, 1951, in Ely to Reese Edward and
Bessie Vanderwood Llewellyn. She was raised and educated in Ely and married Lynn
Bettridge in 1968. The couple moved to Carson City in 1972, where she was a
homemaker and worked in various doctors' offices. In 1993, she married Ken
Swift, and they lived in Carson Valley. She enjoyed her home, gardening and
spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her
husband of Carson City; sons and daughters-in-law Shannon Lynn and Danielle
Bettridge and Jeremy Wade and Melissa Bettridge; grandchildren Conor, Nickolas,
Kaylee and Kameron, all of Carson City; sisters and brothers-in-law Kathryn
Llewellyn and Denny Sestanovich of Sparks, Maureen Llewellyn and David Epps of
Mesa, Ariz., Sandra Lamphere of Mesa and Carol Lamphere Merlyn Hoyt of Ely and
Las Vegas; brother, Van Reese Llewellyn of Reno; nephews Thomas Morgan of
Sparks, Kenneth Ehrgott of Mililani, Hawaii, and Kevin Karst, Michael Hoyt and
Paul Hoyt, all of Las Vegas; and nieces Kari Ehrgott Holloway of Phoenix,
Barbara Hoyt Swails of Fernley and Tracy Hoyt Lewis of Houston. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in her memory to the
charity of your choice. FitzHenry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Source: Nevada Appeal, Carson City, NV, September 23, 2003; contributed from
Legacy & Memory of Jose Rivera Nieves and Heritage Hub.