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ALLEN, Richard	Richard Allen, age 68, recently passed away. A long time resident of Schurz, Richard was born in Fallon, NV on February 20, 1932 to Tom Allen and Mammie Lulu Dale. He attended Carson Indian School from 2945 to 1948, Richard was emplyed as custodian at Indian Health Services in Schurz and drove the ambulance for the Schurz Indian Hospital. He also worked for the Churchill County Schools. He retired in 1985. On one occassion, Richard helped put out a railroad boxcar fire of explosives in Schurz and helped prevent loss of property and lives. For this he received an award from President John F. Kennedy. He played in a popular local band that he formed called the "Crushers" in the 60's, Ge was a well known and popular bull rider in the local circuits and held membership with the NIRA-Nevada Indian Rodeo Association. Richard is survived by his wife, Eliza Allen of Schurz; daughter, Elaine R,. Bender of Pinetop, AZ, son, Richard Thomas Allen of Schurz; grandson, Shiloe Hyoungblond Bender of Pinetop, AZ; uncle, Teddy Allen of Schurz; brother, Andrew Allen of Schurz; and sisters, Mary Johnson, Irene Williams, Marjorie Johnson and Catherine Martinez, all of Schurz. Also numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held tomorrow, Thursday, August 17, at 11:00 a.m. at the Schurz TribalGym. A potluck dinner will follow. Donations are being accepted in lieu of flowers are greatly needed and appreciated by the family at the service.
ARCHULETA, Fred O.	Fred O. Archuleta age 81, a long time resident of Hawthorne, passed away Wednesday, 23 May 2001 at Washoe Medical Center in Reno. Fred was born 1 March 1920 in Cerro, New Mexico, a son of Nicanor and Beatriz Quintana Archuleta. Fred moved to Hawthorne in 1950, coming here from Cerro, New Mexico. He was retired from the Naval Ammunition Depot in Hawthorne, where he had worked for 30 yrs. He was an Army Veteran of WW II. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2313. He was also a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees of Hawthorne Chapter #1854. Fred was a parishioner of Our Lord of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, and was a member of Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. His survivors are his wife, Ruth Archuleta of Hawthorne; sons, David Archuleta (wife Lori) and grandson Kristopher, all of Stratham, New Hampshire, Johnny Archuleta (wife Rhonda) and four grandchildren, Amanda, John, Chris, and Leeanna, all of Sparks, Nevada; a sister, Tessie Atencio of Denver, Colorado; and many nieces and nephews. A Rosary was held on Monday, 28 May 2001 at Gunter’s Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was Monday, 28 May from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Gunter’s Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, 29 May at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, with burial following at the Hawthorne the Hawthorne Cemetery, with full military honors. Arrangements were under the direction of Gunter’s Funeral Home, Hawthorne. Source: MCIN Thursday 31 May 2001
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BACHMAN, Al C.	of Luning. Born Wisconsin. A rancher and miner, a widower. Died at Luning, Nevada 19 May 1933. Survived by one sister and four brothers who live in South Dakota; a step-daughter, Mrs. Helen Myerson of Los Angeles, CA, a daughter, Rose. Also had a son, George, who died recently. Al C. Bachman was aged 58 yrs. ND = 24 May 1933 Source: MCIN
BACHMAN, George Jacob	born Goldfield, Nevada, son of Al C. Bachman. Died at Luning 6 may 1933. Buried in Luning. Survived by half sister, Helen Mycrson (hard to read spelling) of Los Angeles, CA; a sister, Miss Rose Bachman, a grandmother Ellen Baker; father, Al C. Bachman, and a ½ brother, James Daughterty, of Mina, NV. Source MCIN
BAKER, Matthew Jacob	born Chicago, IL; married to Mrs. Erma Baker; died 24 Jul 1911 at Tonopah, NV aged 56 yrs. Survived by wife and son, Matthew Baker, Jr. nd = 30 Jul 1941 Source: MCIN
BASSETT, Robert M.	Robert M. Bassett passed away at age 81 on 9 Jul 2000 at Mount Grant Hospital in Hawthorne. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on 20 Oct 1918 to Robert and Ella Nugent Bassett. Robert has lived in Hawthorne since 1985, coming from Silver Springs, NV. He was a retire auto mechanic, retiring in 1980. Robert was a member of American Legion Post #19 and V.F.W. Post #2313, both of Hawthorne, Model Railroad Club of Fallon, was an avid skier, rollerskater, hiker, and ski instructor. Robert served as a B-52 bomber pilot during WWII in the European Theatre. Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother, seven daughters and eight sons. Surviving Robert are his daughter, Roberta Barr of Hawthorne; companion, Dorothy Peterson of Hawthorne; and grandson, Leroy Denten of Minnesota. Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 17, at 10:00 a.m. at Gunter’s Funeral Home Chapel in Hawthorne. Burial will take place Monday, July 17, at 2:00 p.m. at the Norther Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, NV. Arrangements are under the direction of Gunter’s Hawthorne Funeral Home. Source: MCIN, Wednesday July 12, 2000, Page Five.
BATTEN, Willa Victoria Corona	Willa Victoria Corona Batten, AGE 52, died 15 Jul 2000 from an extended illness in Jacksonville, NC. She was born 19 Jan 1948. Willa is survived by her mother, Marion Copple of Hawthorne; sister, Linda Dickison of Hawthorne; three sons and a daughter, Michael St Clair of Tampa, Florida, Tony St. Clair, John Batten and Lora Batten, all of Jacksonville, NC; three grandchildren, Kyle, Austin and Courtney St. Clair, and two nieces, Car Pace of Hawthorne and Heather Kelley of Citrus Heights, CA. There will be no funeral services at the request of the deceased. Source: MCIN, Wednesday, 19 Jul 2000, Page 5
BETTLES, Gordon	spent most of his life in Nevada. Married to Billie. While in Hawthorne, operated and owned laundry business and tailor shop. Nd 29 Aug 1962; died "last week" while on business trip to Los Angeles, CA. Buried 29 Aug 1962 at Beatty, by Masonic Lodge. Survived by 3 daughters and 2 sons: Mrs. Patsy Glessner of Las Vegas, Mrs. Helen Beasley of Las Vegas; Mrs Edith Brockman of CA; R.J. and William C. Fishel. 11 grand children, 9 great grandchildren. ND = 29 Aug 1962
BIRCHUM, Delores Marie	Delores Marie (Williams) Birchum passed away at the age of 71, at Fallon Community Hospital on 15 Jul 2000. She was born at Schurz, NV on 4 Jul 1929, a daughter of Murphy and Mamie Williams. Delores was a homemaker. As a youth she attended Stewart Indian School. Surviving are her sons, Roger Cunha Sr., Calvin Birchum, Ronnie Birchum, Charles Birchum, Elvin Willie and Edward Willie; daughters, Linda Willie, Karen Harrison, Joni Birchum, Joleen Birchum and Eileen Birchum; brothers, Elvin, Jack, Clarence and Everett Williams; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Visitation will be this evening, Wednesday, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Smith’s Family Funeral Home in Fallon. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday in Schurz at the Tribal Gymnasium, with a potluck dinner to follow. Source: MCIN, Wednesday, 19 Jul 2000, Page 5
BLACK, Fred Leroy	Fred Leroy Black passed away at age 62 on 8 Jul 2000 at Mount Grant General Hospital in Hawthorne. He was born in Henryetta, Oklahoma on 11 Nov 1937 to William and Thelma White Black. Fred has lived in Hawthrne for the past 22 years coming from CA. He operated a courier service in Hawthorne as well as working for Mount Grant Hospital. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1976. He was a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge #1704, Hawthorne and a member of First Christian Church. Fred was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bill Black. He is survived by his wife, Nancy J. Wubbenhorst Black of Hawthorne; son, John Black, and daugher, Jane Gokey, both of Hawthorne; brothers, Lawrence Black of Greenville, Texas and Kenneth Black of Tulsa, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren and five great-granchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, 18 Jul, at 1:00 p.m. at Gunter’s Funeral Home Chapel in Hawthorne. Inurnment will be at Mountain View Cemetery in Reno. Arrangements are under the direction of Gunter’s Hawthorne Funeral Home. A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society, 712 Mill St., Reno, NV 89502 Source: MCIN, Wednesday, July 12, 2000, page five.
BOTT, Ian H. "Jack"	Ian H. "Jack" Bott passed away at age 94 on July 4, 2000 at Mount Grant Hospital in Hawthorne. He was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada on 2 May 1906 to Owen and Elizabeth Middleton Bott. His father, Owen Bott, owned and operated drug stores in Mason, Nevada and Mina, Nevada as well as Hawthorne, which was passed on to his son "Jack". Jack graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. He has lived in Hawthorne since 1938, moving here from Hawaii. Hack was a life member of the Hawthorne Lions Club, life member of Hawthorne P.T.A.>, a member of Hawthorne B.P.O. Elks Lodge #1704, and was instrumental in raising funds for and building the original swimming pool at Lions Park in Hawthorne. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, brother Graham Bott, and His first wife Mary Alice. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Quakenbush Bott of Hawthorne; son, Terance Bott of Charlotte, North Carolina; Step-son Clifford Burrous of Santa Clara, CA; daughters, Jill Damschen of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and Drucilla Davidson of Lowell, Mass.; eight grandchildren, Bradley, Todd and Brent Damschen, Tammy Kern, Sandra McGarr, Jane Childry, Tracey Mouliason, and Christopher Burrous; and seven great-grandchildren. As one of Nevada’s first licensed pharmacists, Mr. Bott was the owner and operator of the Golden Key Drug Store in Hawthorne which included a drugstore and pharmacy, travel agency, flower shop and Western Union and, in early years, an appliance store. Mr. Bott was a practicing pharmacist until the age of 91. Mr. Bott requested that no wake or funeral service be held for him. In his memory, the family will host a Celebration of Life party barbecue on Saturday, July 22 at 1:00 p.m. at Lions Park in Hawthorne. All who knew him or loved him are invited. It is requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Mt. Grant General Hospital. A private inurnment will be at the Hawthorne Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Gunter’s Funeral Home, Hawthorne. Source: MCIN, Wednesday, July 12, 2000, page five.
BOYLAND, James	of Tonopah. A miner; died at Warrior Gold Mine Company property 14 Dec 1934 aged about 70 yrs. Buried at Tonopah. MCIN
BRENNAN, Pete	of Broken Hill, NV. A miner. Nothing known of relatives. Died at Hawthorne 30 Nov 1936 aged 75 yrs. Buried at Tonopah 2 Dec 1936. Nd 2 Dec 1936 Source: MCIN
BURFIELD, Bonnie Emogene	Bonnie Emogene Burfield, 88, died of pneumonia on Monday, 7 May 2001 at the Desert Valley Hospital in Victorville, CA. Born 28 Nov 1912 in Virgil, Missouri, she lived in Lyons, Kansas for twelve years and had lived in Barstow, CA for the past two years coming from Sun Valley, NV and Reno where she had lived since 1951. Emogene was a bookkeeper for Harolds Club in Reno for 20 years. She attended all her school years in Hutchinson, Kansas and two years at the Salt City Business College in Hutchinson. She volunteered for the Senior Citizens Center in Reno. She belonged to the Harolds Pioneers, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, and was a member of the Sparks United Methodist Church in Sparks. She loved to bowl and take care of everyone, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Bessie Kaufman Wright, her husband, Virgil Burfield, son Roger Burfield, four brothers, Kermit, Kenneth, Ralph, and Bill Wright, and two sisters, Dorothy Wright and Bernice Herman. Survivors include two daughters, DeVona Scott of Hawthorne, and Vicky Taylor of Bartsow, CA; one son, Ritchie Burfield of Sandy, UT; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Walton’s Funeral Home on Sullivan Lane in Sparks was in charge of arrangements. Burial was at the Masonic Memorial Gardens, Visitation was held Friday, 11 May, at the Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Saturday, 12 May.
BURK, Kittie	mother of Mrs. Fred Steen. Died Goldfield 8 Sep 1933 aged 73 yrs.
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CALVERT, James	born Virginia. Died at Luning 24 Dec 1932 aged 74 yrs. Buried at Luning. Believed he has relatives in Kentucky. Source: MCIN
CAVANAUGH, Mamie	of Tonopah. Born in Colorado. Died Tonopah 20 Mar 1944, buried there. Survived by sons, Charles of Tonopah, Frank of Los Angeles, CA; John of Tonopah. Two daughters, Mrs John Zinders of Bagbit, NV and Mrs Frank Farrell of San Francisco, CA. Nd 24 Mar 1944
CHIATOVICH, Stanley	of Gabbs, NV. Born Silver Peak, NV 11 Apr 1910. Wife is Frances Hill Chiatovich. He was eldest child of Mr and Mrs Martin Chiatovich. He died 25 Mar 1960 in San Francisco, CA. Burried 28 Mar 1960 at Silver Peak. Survived by three daughters, Mrs Janice Johnson of Reno - Mrs. Barbara Dodgins of Gabbs and Miss Jackie Chiatovich, at home. Three brothers: Jack of Peavine Ranch; Patrick of Tonopah and Robert of Reno. ND = 30 Mar 1960 Source: MCIN
CHIATOVICH, Martin W.	born Chiatovich Ranch in Fish Lake Valley, NV 3 May 1887. Married to Beatrice. He was a Deputy Sheriff of Esmeralda County, NV. Had been a miner most of his life, working at Silver Peak, Gilbert, Mina, and Gabbs, NV. Three years ago moved to Coaldale, NV. Died in Tonopah 17 Dec 1958, buried at Silver Peak 20 Dec 1958. Survived by sons, Stanley of Gabbs, Jack of Yerington, Pat of Tonopah, and Robert of Austin and Alamo - all NV. One sister; Mrs. Lillian McCloskey of Reno. Brothers John of Sacramento, CA and Cecil of Reno. ND = 24 Dec 1958 Source: MCIN
CHIATOVICH, William Marco	born Fish Lake Valley, NV 29 Jan 1891. Spent entire life in Fish Lake Valley and Silver Peak area. In recent years operated service station at Silver Peak and carried mail between that town and Blair Junction. Died Reno 17 Jul 1956. Survived by three brothers, Martin of Coaldale, NV, John of Sacramento, and Cecil of Reno. Sisters, Mrs. Frank McCloskey of Reno. Also several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Source: MCIN
CHIATOVICH, Robert L. "Bozo"	born Yugoslavia 25 Dec 1888. Came to USA in 107. Lived at Tonopah, Silver Peak, Hawthorne, and Sparks, NV. Died in Sparks 27 Mar 1960. A Veteran of WWI. Buried Mountain View Cemetery in Reno. Closest survivors are Dan and George Chiatovich of Reno. ND = 30 Mar 1960 Source: MCIN
COLEMAN, Lucye B.	Word has been received that Lucye B. Coleman, long time resident of Hawthorne, passed away on 31 May 2001 at Mt. Grant General Hospital. A more complete obituary will be printed next week. Source: MCIN Thursday 7 Jun 2001 pg 8
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DARNELL, John Raymond	employed by Kennecott Copper Corp; resident of Hawthorne and worked in Civil Service during the 2nd World War. Married to Lena Darnell. Died at McGill, NV 28 Feb 1959 aged 49 yrs. Buried at Tonopah. Survived by one son, Frank Llano of McGill and a daughter, Mrs. Rose Robinson of Ely, NV. Nd 8 Mar 1950 Source: MCIN
DE VOTIE, Harry M. (Senator)	of Goldfield, NV. Born Greeley, Colorado. Moved to Goldfield 1906. Member F&AM in Goldfield for 40 yrs; member BPOE. State Senator from Esmeralda County, NV. 1938 - 1946. Died Hawthonre 16 Jul 1948 aged 76 yrs. Buried Goldfield 20 Jul 1948. Survived by 3 sisters, 2 brothers - Mrs. Lena Montgomery of Denver, Colorado; mrs VC Gates of Greeley, Colorado; TD De Votie of Greeley; Frank De Votie of Juanjusto, Mexico. Several nieces and nephews. ND = 21 Jul 1948
DENNIS, Mary	Memorial Services will be held this Saturday, July 1, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hawthorne Presbyterian Church, 7th and F Sts. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Source: MCIN, Wednesday, 28 Jun 2000, Page Six
DUNLEA, Paul	of Goldfield. Was being taken to the Veteran’s Hospital in Reno by ambulance; died at Hawthorne 9 May 1958. Veteran of WWI. No other data. ND = 14 May 1958
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EDDS, William Draper	born Missouri 9 Mar 1903. Died at Gabbs, NV 3 Oct 1952 buried 6 Oct 1952 at Tonopah, NV. Survived by a sister, Miss E. Lelie Edds of Conception, CA. ND = 15 Oct 1952 Source: MCIN
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FALVEY, Raymond	of Mina. Born Austin, NV. Married to Margaret Falvey. Worked Tonopah and Goldfield RR; died Tonopah 13 Jul 1937 aged 39 yrs, buried at Goldfield. Survived by 2 children, 5 sisters, and a brother, Will Falvey. ND = 14 Jul 1937
FAUST, Mary Corning	born LaCrosse, Wis 25 May 1887. Married to George Faust. Died at Goldfield 3 Nov 1928 and buried there. Has a daughter aged 4 yrs - Phila May Faust.
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GARRISON, Johnnie DeWayne	Johnnie DeWayne Garrison was age 67 when he passed away on June 25, 2000 at his home in Mina, Nevada. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 30, 1933 to Thomas and Gertrude Sears Garrison. Johnnie has lived in Mina since 1967, moving there from Hawthorne, where he had lived since the mid-1950's. He owned and operated Sue's Motel in Mina. Johnnie was also chief surveyor for Candalaria Mine, as well as doing surveying and staking claims for mining companies throughout the Western United States. Throughout his life in public and civic service, Johnnie had served as a Mineral County Hospital Trustee, EMT II, Mineral County Deputy Sheriff, CPR and EMT Instructor, and was a member of the Mina Volunteer Fire Department. Johnnie Served in the Marines Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Garrison. His survivors are his daughters, Tisha Jarosch of Mina and Stephanie Garrison of Winnemucca, NV; son, John L. Garrison of Springfield, Oregon; brothers, Thomas, Ronald, Daniel, Michael and Glenn Garrison, all of Kansas City, MO; mother, Gertrude Garrison of Kansas City, MO; sisters, Shirley Larbruzzo, Marilyn Hammes and Barbara Hixson, all Kansas City, MO; three grandchildren, Travis Garrison of Mina and Trevor and Tyler Garrison of Springfield, Oregon. A memorial will be held Saturday, July 1, at 1:00 p.m. at the Mina Gymnasium. Arrangements are under the direction of Gunter's Funeral Home, Hawthorne. Source: MCIN, Wednesday 28 Jun 2000, page Six.
GLOVER, Robert Gene	A memorial service for Robert Gene Glover is scheduled for Monday, 11 Jun at 7:00 p.m. at Community Presbyterian /Church, at 7th and F Streets. Everyone is invited. Source: MCIN Thursday 7 Jun 2001 pg 8
GRICE, Palmer	unmarried; worked in construction work at Hawthorne, and also at the Simon Mine E/O Mina. Died 19 nov 1946, 20 miles E/O Austin, NV, aged 47 yrs. Buried 24 Noc at Silver Peak, NV. Survived by two brothers and four sisters. Two of the sisters are Mrs. Jessie Arnold of Babbitt, NV and Mrs Ernest Shirley of Silver Peak, NV. Nd 27 Nov 1946. Source: MCIN
GRIMSHAW, Laural "Larry" G	The family and friends of Master Sergeant Laural "Larry G. Grimshaw (Ret.) Sadly bid him a fond farewell. On May 9, 2001 he passed away in Cartersville, Georgia. A native of Goble, Oregon, he wqas born on October 23, 1928. He served in the military from 1948 through 1968 where he saw service in Japan, Germany, Korea, and Vietnam, and retired as a Master Sergeant. He is survived by his wife, Sue Grimshaw of Carterville, Georgia; sons, Ralph Grimshaw of Rushe, Oregon, John Grimshaw of San Diego, CA, and Bill Bean of Hawthorne, NV; daughters, Karla Katzenback of Grants Pass, Oregon, Ramona Livingstone of Ashland, Oregon, and Barbara Woodfin of Cartersville, Georgia. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Preceding him in death were his parents, 1 brother, and 2 grandchildren. He was cremated and his remains are now resideing in Arlington National Cemetery. (ND = Thursday, 24 May 2001 Source: MCIN)
GULDING, Clyde	of Goldfield. Died Mina 8 Nov 1934 aged about 32 yrs, buried at Goldfield. Survived by wife and child in Los Angeles, CA and a brother in Dallas, Texas.
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HAGEL, Elmer	Elmer Hagel, age 75, passed away Friday, 4 May 2001 at Manor Care Convalescent Home in Layton, UT. He was born 29 Jun 1925 in Linton, ND to Christ and Ruth Beurtsch Hagel. Elmer attended Eureka High School in South Dakota. He served in the United States Navy during WWII from 20 Oct 1943 to 18 Apr 1946. Elmer married Evelyn Koller in Bismark, ND on 15 Feb 1958. He retired from civil service in 1980 in Hawthorne where he and his wife lived for 33 years until moving to Layton, UT in 1998. He was a deacon in the Hawthorne Presbyterian Church for 6 years. He was also a scoutmaster for Boy Scouts of America, a member of VFW and the American Legion. Elmer liked hunting, fishing, baseball, football, basketball, camping and traveling. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Ronald Stewart. Survivors are his wife, Evelyn Hagel of Layton, UT; daughters and their husbands, Bernetta and Paul Meier of Hawthorne, NV, Lynnette and Karl Fleischbein of Sacramento, CA, Dianna and Ron Wheeler of Sparks, NV; son and his wife, Henry and Holly Hagel of Layton, UT; grandchildren, Vaughan and Eric Fleischbein, Justin and Carla Wheeler, and Joy, Kristin and Ariel Hagel; sister, Selma Kary of Eureka, SD; and three nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, 11 May at 11:00 a.m. at Linquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Rd., Layton, UT. Friends and family may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment will be in Camp Williams Cemetery.
HANSEN, Suellen	Suellen Hansen, 45, died 6 May 2001 at Washoe Medical Center, Reno. She was born 12 Dec 1945 in Washington D.C. Mrs. Hansen had recently returned to Nevada coming from Lawton, Oklahoma. She had worked as a casino cashier in the Fallon, Reno, Jackpot and Wendover areas. She loved the outdoors, especially fishing and roads trips in rural Nevada. She was preceded in death by a stepson, Justin Hansen, and a sister-in-law, Julie Hansen. Surviving are her husband, Terry Hansen; of Hawthorne; parents, James and Janet McNulty, of California; sister, Anne Martinez, of Oklahoma; brother, James McNulty of New Mexico; stepdaughter, Terri Lynn Hansen, of Reno; and three grandchildren, Anthony, Brian and Kimberly. A memorial service, was held Monday, 14 May at the Church of Jesus Christ Spirit Filled in Sparks, Nevada. Cremation was at Sierra Crematory, Reno, under the direction of Walton’s Sparks Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas at a later date. Source: MCIN Thursday 17 May 2001 pg 6
HATTON, Mary McLaughlin	born Park City, UT 1876. Married in 1906 to William D. Hatton, now Judge of 5th Judicial District. She died 9 Jun 1936 at Tonopah. Survived by three sons, William of Tonopah; Charles of Reno; John of Reno (now at University of Idaho); Three brothers, James McLaughlin, Supt of Penelas Mine; Chris of Oakland, CA and John J. of Butte, Montana. Source: MCIN
HATTON, William Davidson	of Tonopah. Born Wichita, Kansas 10 Oct 1876, son of Judge Charles Hatton. Received education in Wichita. Admitted to Colorado Bar 1902, entered practice with his father in Goldfield, NV 1905, until 1916. Moved to Los Angeles to practise from 1917 to 1917, then returned to NV. First wife was Mary McLaughlin. They had three sons, all of whom survive - William J., an atorney in Las Vegas, NV; Charles T., founder of Hatton’s Men Store in Reno; and John. First wife died 1936. Second wife was Mary Olipant, married in 1939. She survives. He served as District Judge in the Fifth Judicial District (Mineral, Mye and Esmeralda Counties), from 1935 until July 1957. He died in Reno 29 May 1958, aged 82 yrs. Survived by wife, three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Welcome of San Diego, CA; Mrs. Alive Kistner of Pasadena, CA and Mrs. Louise Hall of Los Angeles. Grandfather of Mrs. Sylvia Jesch of Sparks, NV. Other survivors include William C. Hatton of North Hollywood, CA; Robert John Hatton of Santa Ana, CA; and Don M. Hatton of Long Beach, CA. Source: MCIN
HOLMES, Manuel	born Santo Amaro, Pico Island, Azores 1 Jan 1870. A miner, resident of Luning, NV. Died there 30 Aug 1937. A half brother, Joseph G. Sylvia, resides at New Bedford, MA. Nd = 4 Aug 1937. Source: MCIN
HOWARD, W.D. Bill	died 10 Sep 1951 Goldfield. Former sheriff of Esmeralda County, NV. ND = 12 Sep 1951 Source: MCIN
HOWARD, Ione May	(L.D.S.) Born Fresno, CA 10 Dec 1891, eldest child of large family. Her mother died young and Ione raised the rest of the family. Married to William D. Howard. Came to Nevada in 1916, lived Round Mountian, Millers, Gilbert in 1924 and Goldfield in 1934. Died at Tonopah 5 Feb 1958. Members of Guardian Neighbor of Mapaloi Circle #684 Woodcraft of Goldfied, God Nugget Chapter #15 OES. Survived by two sons, Orrie Hatch of Goldfield and John Hatch of Portland, OR. Two brothers, Elmer Giffith of Sacrament and Floyd Giffith of Chico, CA. Two sisters residing in Southern California, two grandaughters, Carol and Ellen Hatch of Drain, OR. ND= 12 Feb 1958 Source: MCIN
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INGALLS, Mrs. Jennie	of Goldfield. Born in You Bet, CA. Married to William Ingalls. Died Goldfield 12 Apr 1938 aged 78 yrs. Survived by son, William Mercer Ingalls of Goldfield; a sister, Mrs Tillie Couch, and a niece Miss Mabel Rowan both of Bishop, CA
INMAN, Fred	of Tonopah. Came with brothers Frank and John Inman, from family home at Petersburg, Nebraska Married to Ida. Died 8 Aug 1946 aged 71 yrs. Survived by daughters, Freda Barton an d Mrs Mary Addis of Hawthorne, NV. Son, Fred Jr. and brother, John, both of Tonopah. One daughter, Geraldine Upton, lives at Pasadena, CA. Son, Robert of Manhattan, NV. Nd 7 Aug 1946 Source: MCIN
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JELINICK, Mott	of Rawhide. Born Washington. Died Hawthorne 15 Aug 1936 aged 73 yrs. Buried Fallon.
JOHNSON, Marjorie Chaitovich	born Silver Peak, NV to Martin and Nellie Cleary Chaitovich. Mother died 17 yrs ago. Marjorie died 15 Aug 1939 at Lone Pine, CA, aged 22 yrs. Buried 18 Aug 1939 at Silver Peak, NV. Survived by brothers: Robert, Jack, Stanley and Pat, all of Silver Peak. Her grand parents were pioneers of Silver Peak and Fish Lake Valley, Esmeralda Co., NV, where they had large holdings. ND = 16 Aug 1939
JOHNSON, Dean Ivan	Dean Ivan Johnson, 74, a former resident of Hawthorne, and most recently of Reno, NV, died Thursday 3 May 2001 in the Carson Convalescent Center in Carson City, NV. Memorial services will be held in Hawthorne on Saturday, 12 May at the Hawthorne Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, South A Street, starting at 11:00 a.m. A native of Cannonville, UT Johnson was born to Irving Ammon Johnson and Daisie Campbell Johnson on 2 Apr 1927. He was a graduate of Tropic, UT high school. Johnson moved to Hawthorne following service in the U.S. Army for four years and was a veteran of the Korean War. During his time in the army he earned two bronze stars while serving in Korea. Dean was also one of the men who became the first members of the Hawthorne unit of the Nevada Army National Guard when it was organized in 1952. He was employed at the Hawthorne Naval Ammunition Depot as an electrician and worked there for several years. Leaving the Hawthorne area in the late 1970's, he took up residence at Lamore, CA. He loved music, especially country, and enjoyed playing his guitar. He also was an avid bird watcher. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a former member of the Hawthorne Ward. Preceding him in death are his parents and two brothers, Dorr Johnson and Merrill Claren. Immediate survivors are his son, Dean Johnson of Reno, NV; a daughter, Beatriz Whitney also of Reno and step-daughters, Karen Kottke of Poulsbo, Washington and Sharon Patrick of Lakeview, OR; brothers, Ven Johnson of Yerington, NV and Golden Johnson of Cannonville, UT; sisters, Ardis and husband Robert Evans of Hatch, UT; Jan and husband Chris Larsen of Renton, WA; Dixie and husband Don Munson of Salt Lake City, UT; Colette and husband Edward Liddell of Salt Lake City, UT; and Karel and husband Gary Robinson of Sparks, NV. Also surviving are one grandchild, two step-grandchildren and two great step grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley in Carson City.
Johnson, Dean (Additional Information)	In last week’s issue the obituary of former resident Dean Johnson, was printed. It has been brought to our attention that one person who was not mentioned as a survivor was his wife of 23 years, Betty, who lives in Brooking, OR Source: MCIN Thursday 17 May 2001 Page 6
KELLY, Joe	of Rawhide. Born New York; was postmaster at Rand, NV. Had been a miner and was in business at Rawhide at one time. Died Hawthorne 5 Jun 1935 aged 55 yrs. Buried Rawhide.
KIERNAN, J.B.	Of Beatty. Resident of Beatty since 1905. Divorced first wife. Remarried about a year ago. Died Goldfield 27 Feb 1929.
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MANLEY, George	born Texas. Married to Annie Manley; died 23 Aug 1950 aged 87 yrs, buried at Round Mountain, NV. Survived by two sons: Ward and Joe Manley. Nd 30 Aug 1950 Source: MCIN
MARTIN, F.I. aka Valentine Martin, aka Tiny Martin	of Tonopah. Born in Kansas City, Kan in Aug 1871. Died Tonopah, NV 17 Oct 1934 aged 63 yrs. No known relatives. Source: MCIN
MASON, Mrs. E.K.	Born in the East. Died at Luning 5 Sep 1932 aged 84 yrs, buried at Luning. No known relatives. Source: MCIN
MCDONNELL, Fire Chief	born Mass. Died 21 Jun 1934 Tonopah Source:MCIN
MCGILLIS, Mary	born Montreal, Canada; died 10 Aug 1933 at Luning, NV, aged 75 yrs. Has no known relatives. ND = 16 Aug 1933 Source: MCIN
MCGILLVRAY, John	aged 84 yrs. A prospector and miner. (No Dates) Source: MCIN
MCGUFFEY, Norman	born Nebraska. Died at Carrara in So. Nye Co., NV 30 July 1941, aged 37 yrs. Survived by widow, mother, seven bros and two sis. Nd 30 Jul 1941 Source: MCIN
MCMULLIN, Bruce Michael (Mike)	Military Memorial Services for Bruce Michael (Mike) McMullin will be held on Wednesday, 30 May, at 11:00 a.m. in Fernley, NV at the Veterans Cemetery. There will be a gathering at Mac and Mary McMullin’s home, in Fallon, after the ceremony. Source: MCIN Thursday, 17 May 2001
MERCER, William B.	of Goldfield; born Benton, CA 14 Jun 1883. Moved to Hawthorne as young man and there married Mary Jan Box 6 Jan 1904. Employed on old Carson and Colorado RR in Hawthorne. When Esmeralda County seat moved to Goldfield in 1907, he moved there and served as Deputy Sheriff for 15 yrs under his step-father Bill Ingalls. Following death of Mr. Ingalls, he was candidate for Justice of the Peace at the time of his death. Was member of Brotherhood of RR Engineers; and BPOE of Goldfield. Life member of K of P Lodge of Hawthorne. Only immediate surviving relative is widow, a resident of Goldfield. Died Tonopah 7 Aug 1956. ND = 16 Aug 1956
MERLINO, Nick	born Italy 6 Dec 1896, came to USA with his family when he was 4 yrs old. They settled Canyon City, Colorado. He came to Nevada and worked on the construction of Boulder Dam. Married to Laura Dell Hillier in 1945, who is Matron of Mineral County Hospital. In 1936 he moved to Tonopah and engaged in mining, mmoved to Hawthorne, NV 1950. Died at Hawthorne 16 Jan 1959, buried 20 Jan 1959 at Tonopah, Nv. Aged 62 yrs. Survived by three sons: James, Michael, Bernard Merlino, all of Tonopah. Two daughters, Mrs. Leslie Gorman of St Cloud, Minnesota; Mrs Marvin Boyles of Glasgow, Montana; Ten grandchildren; two brothers, Anthony of Denver and Dennie of Boulder, Colorado. One sister, Mrs. James Madonna of Seattle; a nephew Michael Hunter of Sunnyvalle, CA. ND = 21 Jan 1959 Sources: MCIN
MILLER, William	born Mo. 7 May 1897. Married to Myra Miller. Resident of Battle Mountain, NV; a retired bus driver, had lived in Battle Mountain several yrs., helped his son operate a motel. Died at Walker Lake, NV on a fishing trip 19 Mar 1956 aged 59 yrs. Survived by widow and step-son, Jack Estes of Battle Mountain; and a sister and 2 brothers living in Washington. ND = 21 Mar 1956
MOORE, Annie	of Smokey Valley N/O Tonopah. Died at Hawthorne 27 Dec 1950 in her 80's buried at Tonopah. Survived by three daughters; Mrs Frank Lee of Reno; Mrs Amy Bohannan of Sparks and Mrs. Florence Russell of Tonopah, NV; one son, Eldred Moore of Tonopah. Several grand children and great grandchildren. Nd 27 Dec 1950. Source: MCIN
MORROW, Adrian F (Jack)	of Tonopah. Cook, had worked in Texas, California and Nevada. Died 26 July 1940 aged 39 yrs, in Mineral County, buried 28 Jul 1940 at Tonopah. Survived by wife, step-daughter, and father and a sister of Beattie, Kansas, and another sister in Texas. Nd 31 Jul 1940 Source: MCIN
MULHERIN, Wesley	of Goldfield; born Fudley, Park Co, Montana 4 Jun 1878. Was a barber; long time resident of Goldfield. Had shops at various times in Mina, Silver Peak, Austin and Eureka, NV; and Beatty, CA. Died Tonopah 10 Mar 1956 aged 77 yrs. Member Goldfield BPOE #1072. ND = 21 Mar 1956
MUNDELL, Norman D.	Photo - Come join us at the celebration of life with the family and friends of Norman D. Mundell on Saturday, 19 May - 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 361 Baker Drop by and say hello. Source: MCIN Thursday 17 May 2001
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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.	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
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	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’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, 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.
OLSEN, John	of Goldfield. Died there 31 Oct 1928 aged about 65 yrs. Survived by sister, Mrs. E.B. Graham
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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POLLARD, William E.	born Picksville, PA. 2nd wife is Mabel York Pollard. Vet WWI, Co L 109th Inf 28th 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.
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READING, Carolynn D. Souza	Carolynn D. Souza Reading, age 47, passed away August 13, 2000 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Reno, NV. She was born in Hawthorne on February 22, 1953 to Frank a. and bernice Simmons Souza. Carolynn attended Mineral County schools, graduating from Mineral County High School with the Class of 1971. She moved to Reno, living there for many years. She was one of the first women bartenders at MGM Grand. She had worked at the Reno Hilton before moving back to Hawthorne in December of 1999. Preceeding Carolynn in her death was her mother in 1994. Surviving her are her father, Frank A. Souza of Hawthorne; brothers, Gary Souza of Sparks, NV, and Frank A. Souza of Dallas, TX. She also has many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 17, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Gunter’s Funeral Home Chapel in Hawthorne. Graveside Services will be Friday, August 18, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hawthorne Cemetery. Arrangements are under the directgion of Gunter’s Hawthorne Funeral Home. The family is asking that in liu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nevada Diabetes Association, 1090 S. Rock Blvd., Sparks, NV 89431
REICK, Anna	of Coaldale, NV. Born Placerville, CA. Married to Carl Reick of Coaldale. Died Hawthorne 16 May 1939, buried at Tonopah. Aged 68 yrs. Nd 17 May 1939 MCIN
RIECK, Carl	of Coaldale, NV. Born 1875 in Germany. Came to Nevada in 1906 and lived at Coaldale since 1909, operating a store and service station there. Died at Hawthorne 24 July 1952 aged 77 yrs. Buried at Tonopah. Survived by sister, Mrs. Meta Irving, and her daughter, Lois Irving. Of Hollywood, CA. ND = 30 Jul 1952 Source: MCIN
ROBB, Daniel J.	born Calis, Maine; married to Anna J. McQuillan. Died Tonopah 21 Feb 1934 aged 91 yrs. Survived by wife and two sons, Ray and Thurman, of Tonopah; Three dau: Miss Blanche Robb of Carson City, Mrs. Tom McCullough of Round Mountain, and Mrs. Walter Thatcher of Ontario, Canada and four grand children. Source: MCIN
ROBB, Ray	born Candelaria, NV, son of Dan Robb, sheriff of Mineral County in the early days. Owner and operator of Butler Theatre at Tonopah. Died at Laramie, WY 3 Dec 1948, buried Tonopah 7 Dec 1948. ND = 8 Dec 1948 Source: MCIN
ROBINSON, Lois	Lois Robinson, 95, a long time resident of Hawthorne, died Sunday, 23 Jul 2000 at Mt. Grant General Hospital. She was born 8 Dec 1904 in Buckholts, TX to Robert McLin and Lola daniel. In 1942 Lois and her husband, Felix and son, Robert moved to Hawthorne where they made their home. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her activities here. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Mt. Grant Chapter and a charter member of the Community Presbyterian Church in Hawthorne. She is survived by her son, Robert of Hawthorne; two grandchildren, Danny Robinson of Carson City and April Robinson of Reno; also four great-grandchildren. Private burial services were held at the Hawthorne Cemetery and a Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Gunter’s Funeral Home in Hawthorne.
ROSA, Nevio	born Tonopah, NV Lived at Tonopah; taught in schools in Hawthorne in 1945 and at Sparks Junior High School 1940; married to Merriam Rosa. He is school teacher at Davis Dam. He died 27 Jan 1947 aged 34 yrs. Survived by a daughter, Susan. Nd 29 Jan 1947 Source: MCIN
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SIMPSON, John H.	born Coulterville, CA 30 Nov 1900. Moved with family to Goldfield, NV when he was three years old. Died 24 Jun 1958 at Ely, NV, buried 28 June 1958 Tonopah, NV. His wife (Ruth) was visiting daughter in Japan when he died. He had served with Marine Corps in WWI. Survived by wife, and daughter, Mrs. Patricias Ennes (of Japan). Son, Jack of Grants, New Mexico. Three sisters, Mrs. Alice Geyer of Elko, NV; Mrs Eleanor Slavin of Henson’ Mrs. Marguerite Hendrix of Ontario, CA. Member Goldfield Elks and Masonic Lodges. ND = 2 Jul 1958 Source: MCIN
SLAVIN, Charles L.	Widower; died 25 Feb 1935. Daughter is Catherine Slavin; four other daughters and several grandchildren survive. Nd 27 Feb 1935 Tonopah
STEELE, Sam C.	a glassblower by trade. No death date given, but aged 64 yrs. Survived by wife, Florence Steele and one daughter, Mrs. Will Mehaffy. He died at Luning. Nd = 7 May 1930 Source:MCIN
STEELE, Florence	of Luning. Born Germania, PA. Died 31 May 1933 aged 73 yrs. Buried beside husband at Luning (San C. Steele). One son and one daughter live in the East. One daughter, Mrs. W.A. Mehaffy, a former resident of Hawthorne, NV, now resides at Seattle, WA. Source: MCIN
STEWART, Joseph N.	a miner. Died 12 Jan 1935 at Tonopah. Survived by sister in Huntingdon, PA. MCIN
SULLIVAN, John Lawrence (Snooky)	born Tonopah, NV 14 Aug 1927; father, Danny Sullivan of Gabbs, NV. Spent childhood in Manhatten, NV At one time was lost in the hills around Manhattan for three days. Professional trackers were brought in by plane to find him; search was broadcast from coast to coast. Was eventually found by trackers. Died at Gabbs, NV, 8 Dec 1946; buried 11 Dec 1946 at Manhattan, NV. Survived by parents, and two sisters, Irma Shaw and Miss Catherine Sullivan; a brother, Danny Sullivan, Jr. all of Gabbs; his cousins, Mrs. John Blolock, Shirley and Thelma Humphrey of Hawthorne. Nd 11 Dec 1946. Source: MCIN
SWANSON, Merle	Merle Swanson passed away at age 87 in Health South Hospital, in Reno, Nevada on 21 Jul 2000. Merle was born in Bozeman, MT on 6 Jan 1913 to Lorenso and Marcelene Dame Swanson. Merle lived in Mina, NV for over 60 years, moving there from Hawthorne. He was very active in the trucking and mining industries most of his life. He had been actively engaged in the trucking business for over 58 years and has serbed with the Nevada State Truckkng Transport Association for over 25 years. He held number 1128 contractors license with the State of Nevada and had held the license for over 52 years. Mining played a large part in the life of Mewrle and his late wife, Margaret. Some of the mining properties in Mineral County Merle held owenership included the Simon Silver and Lead Mine and several deposits of trace minerals. Merle had served as president of the Mineral County Chapter of Western Mining Council and also as president of the Western Miners and Prospectors of the State of Nevada and president of the Reno Chapter. When Merle was in his twenties, he was a boss at the Mary Mine located at Silver Peak, NV. Keeping actively participating in the mining industry and educating the public about the importance of mining, Merle had been invigted numerous times to give lectures on mining to school classes in Mineral County. In 1999 he was asked to give a presentation on mining in Reno before a special hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives. This talk is recorded in the mining files in Washington D.C. He was a member of BPO Elks Lodge #1704, Hawthorne; served on the State Board of Equalization; was a state "champion mucker" for many years straight, having won that title in competitions held at mining celebrations; was a member of the NRA; and a member of Nevada Miners and Prospectors Association. Merle was also a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was the Group Leader of the Mina-Luning Branch for the church for many years, and held that position at the time of his death. Preceding Merle in death were his parents, his wife Margaret Eileen Swanson in 1988, and son Merle Buford Swanson in 1935, brothers, Harry, Lars and Charles, and sister, Gladys.
SWANSON, Merle (Continued)	Charles, and a sister Gladys. Survivors of Merle are his daughter NaDean Bedford of Jamestown, CA; four grandchldren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation was held the evening of Tuesday, 25 Jul at Gunter’s funeral Home Chapel, in Hawthorne. Funeral Services were held today, Wednesday, 26 Jul, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hawthorne Ward Chapel of the LDS Church. Burial was in the Mina Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Gunter’s Hawthorne Funeral Home.
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TANNER, Raymond F.	born Austin, NV; son of Mrs. Celia Tanner. Employed as a city fireman. Died in Reno, NV 11 July 1948. Buried at Tonopah. Employed as Fireman. Survived by two brothers, Levar and Glen Tanner, of Tonopah. Two sisters, Mrs. Geraldine Scott of Tonopah, and Mrs. Pat Mudgett of Phoeniz, Az ND=14 July 1948 Source: MCIN
TITLOW, Robert S.	general manager of Tonopah and Goldfield Railroad; member BPOE and Masons at Goldfield. Died at Hawthorne 6 Sep 1935, aged 60 yrs. Widow and daugher (step-dau), living in Tonopah. A son lives in Tonopah. Also survived by father, 2 sisters, 4 brothers and 4 grandchildren. Buried at Goldfield. ND = 11 Sep 1935
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VARNON, Robert S. (Bob)	born in Texas, came to Nevada 40 yrs ago; a miner, widowed; died at Goldpoint, NV 13 Jun 1948 aged 72 yrs. No burial shown. Has a daughter at Stockton. (Probably CA) Source: MCIN
WADDELL, Newell Ryder	Newell Ryder Waddell, 75, of Hawthorne, passed away on Thursday, 3 May 2001 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Reno, Nevada. He was born 4 Aug 1925 in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania to Walter and Lucretia Waddell. Newell was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his brothers, John and William, and his son, Patrick. He is survived by his wife "Bride" Anne of Hawthorne; borther, Walter Waddell of New Cumberland, PA; sister, Helen Wyatt of Loves Parks, IL; sons, Michael Waddell of Emmaus, PA, and Andrew McCormick of Tustin, CA; daughters, Rebecca Forbes of Lake Oswegu, OR; Elaine Brown of Lauderhill, FL; and Alisa McCormich of Belmont Shore, CA; grandchildren, Jennifer and Mark Waddell and Scotland and Britain Forbes. In lieu of flowers, "Newt" requested a simple act of kindness in his memory and no funeral service.
WELLS, Dell	of Goldfield. A miner. No age shown. Died Goldfield 30 Jan 1929.
WILEY, Harry (Senator)	born Troy, Alabama. Resident of Goldfield. Married to Ora Mae Wiley. Died Reno 16 Jun 1955 aged 73 yrs. Survived by widow, 2 sons, James McCalch Wiley; Henry Clay Wiley; 2 step-sons, Kenneth P. and Jack C. Powell. ND = 22 Jun 1955
WILEY, Hannah Fitzgerald	born Goldfield, NV. Mother is Hannah Bain. Lived Goldfield, Silver Peak, Gabbs and Hawthorne, NV. Member Does Lodge of Hawthorne. Died Hawthorne 15 Jan 1947 aged 31 yrs, buried Goldfield 19 Jan 1947. Survived by sister, Mrs. Walter Gustafson and brother, Maurice Fitzgerald, both of Hawthorne. ND= 15 Jan 1947
WILLIAMS, Rodney George	Rodney George Williams passed away at age 69 on 20 Jul 2000 at Mount Grant general Hospital in Hawthorne. Rodney was born in Eureka, Utah on 27 Sep 1930 to George Cecil Williams and Lavern Runnels. He was raised in Rockford, Idaho and South Salt Lake City, Utah. Rodney’s left hand was paralyzed in a childhood accident, but he never considered himself disabled in any way and always worked hard and never complained. Rodney lived in Hawthorne for two years coming from Tonopah, Nevada. He worked as a manager in Paint and Hardware stores. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Preceeding rodney in death were his father, his wife Lorraine in 1974, and son Roy Galloway. Survivors of Rodney are his daughters, Carilyn Llewellyn of Tonopah, Marilyn Beesley, of Yucca Valley, CA, and Lora Cox of Anaheim, CA; mother, Lavern Williams of St. George, Utah; son, John Holt of Hawthorne; sisters, Betty McCarty and Dawna Farrell, both of St. George, Utah; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Thursday, 27 Jul, at Hawthorne Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Gunter’s Funeral Home, Hawthorne. Source: MCIN Wednesday, 2 Aug 2000, Page Five
WILSON, Iva	widow of Fred Wilson, who died two yrs previous. She died at Hawthorne 29 Nov 1939, buried at Tonopah 1 Dec 1949. Member VFW Aux. Survived by daughter, Iren (Mrs. William) Wolfe of Hawthorne; one brother, E.W. Davis, of Jelm, WY. Nd 29 Nov 1939 Source: MCIN