Obituaries

Yvonne Connery, of Carson City, Nevada, transitioned peacefully on May 9th, 2023 at Carson Tahoe Hospital. She was in the presence of her loving granddaughter, Siovhan McEver.

Connal O’Morr Peters Berry, aged 69 of Dayton, Nevada, unexpectedly passed away at his home August 21, 2022. He was born in Williston, Florida on December 17, 1952, to Frank Peters, a US Coast Guard Seaman, and Donna B. Harmon. At about two years of age Connal and elder sister Scheri, were adopted by Raymond A. Berry and Ethel G. Carter of Chiefland, Florida. He was predeceased by all parents and younger sister, Denice Hudson Wade.

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Francis J. “Frank” Murray
September 21, 1930 - March 27, 2023

Lt. Col. Frank Murray (ret.), an aerospace legend and patriotic United State Air Force wartime Veteran, has flown his last and final mission.

Rosetta (Ballard) McFadden passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2023, with her daughter at her side. She was 93 years old. She was born on Feb. 28, 1930 in Plains, Kansas to parents John Preston Ballard and Anna Lena (Shinogle) Ballard.

Ruthlee Caloiaro, 63, of Carson City, unexpectedly passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 17, 2023, and while she will be missed tremendously, she now is in Heaven for eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Noted downtown Carson City personality and raconteur Thomas (Tomas) Atwood passed away suddenly on February 17, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN, September 19, 1945, and spent his high school years in Alameda, California in what he described as an idyllic 1950’s novella in the Bay Area.

James Rodney Stewart, 78, passed away January 28 after a brief illness. Born to Charles and Shirley Stewart on January 19, 1945 in Annandale, Virginia, the sixth child of nine offspring. He grew up an independent wandering spirit, often leaving school and family to find adventures and employment. He once worked as a jockey. Jim volunteered to serve as an Army soldier in Vietnam and was wounded after one and a half tours. After recovering in Hawaii he was stationed in Germany where he married and had three children; Clifford, Jimmy, and Rita. Jimmy preceded him in death in 1992.

Vicki Stevens (Lingenfelter) passed away on February 2, 2023. Born in Reno to Twana Johnson and James Lingenfelter, she graduated from Carson High School and Heald College in Sacramento before starting her lifelong career with the State of Nevada. She is survived by her husband, Kerry, two children, Levi and Heather, and a grandson, Kaleb. She was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother whose spirit will never be forgotten.

Adele Mary Whitcome (Dowding) of Carson City, Nevada gained her angel wings and peacefully passed away on January 3rd, 2023. Born on October 2,1930 in the small town of Willows, California to Leslie and Edna Dowding. Adele spent 92 wonderful years spreading love, joy, and sass to any and all around her.

Dorothy Betsy Schram was born on November 19, 1925 in Birregurra Victory Australia, the third of nine children, to Stan and Elsie Schram. She was known by many names, Dottie, Dorothy, Autie Bett, Betsy, Mum. Dorothy’s life was the epitome of a life well lived. She was always up for anything whether it be a grand adventure or sharing a cup of tea and chatting about life.

Gerald Stephen “Steve” Bilyeu of Carson City passed away peacefully at his home on December 4, 2022 after a valiant fight with cancer.

Steve was born February 12, 1945 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Casper “Cap” W. and Grace Hogan Bilyeu. He graduated from Carson High School and furthered his education at Oklahoma State University, University of California, Berkeley, and graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno. He was a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a wonderful man, our dad, a grandpa, a great grandpa and a friend to so many. LeRoy Pedro passed away peacefully on the morning of November 21, 2022. Most mornings started with LeRoy sitting in his chair enjoying the outside scenery and having his one cup of coffee.

On November 21, his morning started in heaven with the most beautiful sunrise you could imagine being greeted by the love of his life, Wanda Pedro and his granddaughter, Crystal Briscoe.

“To die will be an awfully big adventure.” (Peter Pan) And so begins an obituary for a human whose true value will only be known by those who knew him.

Bradford Edward Bonkowski was born in 1961 in Redwood City, California, and raised in Corning, California. He moved to Reno, Nevada in 1979 and later lived in South Lake Tahoe, Indian Hills, and Dayton.

Dayton resident Richard Joseph Shea died peacefully at his home on September 9, 2022. Rick was born March 3, 1954 in Fitchburg, MA and graduated from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst.

In 1977, he moved to Nevada and eventually settled in Carson City with his wife, Kristin and their children, Jesse and Tara. He is predeceased by his parents, Edward and Theresa Shea of Fitchburg, MA and a brother, Jack Shea of Edinburgh, UK.

Heaven gained a beautiful, gracious and courageous angel in the passing of Mary Sokoloski on Sunday, September 11, 2022 after living with cancer for several years. Mary was a loving wife, devoted sister, nurturing aunt and cherished friend who is sorely missed by all. Her contagious smile and jovial laughter captured our hearts and left a lasting imprint of deep joy in the souls of all she touched.

Sherry Ann Fletcher died peacefully at her Carson City home after a courageous battle with Acute Leukemia on August 31st 2022. Born May 8th 1940 in Eugene, Oregon, she grew up in Portland with her family relocating to Hayward, California in Sherry’s senior year of high school.

Rex T. Baggett, MD passed away in his home on July 20, 2022, after a lengthy illness. He was active in many medical organizations in northern Nevada, including FISH, where he volunteered his services for years.

There will be a celebration of life at the First Presbyterian Church in Carson City on August 27 at 2 p.m.
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Steven James Dion, 74, passed away of cancer on July 3, 2022 in Carson City, NV.

A young life taken too soon. Jakob Ross Wingfield of Dayton, Nevada passed on May 7, 2022 at the age of 24. Jake was born on March 26, 1998 in Carson City, Nevada.

John Lee Easby passed away on June 14th, 2022, surrounded by his family. John was born November 2, 1956, in Merced, California to Jack and Mary Ellen Easby. He graduated from CSU Fresno with a degree in Industrial Technology where he started dating the love of his life, Diana. They were married in 1983 and together they had two children, Blake and Lauren. John and Diana moved to Carson City, Nevada in 1988 where they built their dream home.

Carson City, Nevada - It is with heavy hearts, we announce that Gregory Hatch, 58, our beloved husband, father, and friend passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022 with his wife by his side, at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, CA, after a long battle with illness. Greg was born on October 23, 1963, in Boulder, Colorado.

Leo Allan Mankins Celebration of Life
June 29, 1945 – June 8, 2022

Leo’s beloved family tearfully announces the passing of their irreplaceable husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was known by those who loved him most as Papa. He peacefully fell asleep camping at Lake Lahontan and woke up in Heaven. He will be deeply missed.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved patriarch Donn Nils Simons. He passed peacefully on May 30, 2022 surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

Keith G. Fletcher age 70 of Carson City, Nevada passed away January 12, 2022 surrounded by his family and friends.

Keith was born February 22, 1951 in Toronto, Ontario Canada to Robert Keith and Margaret Fletcher (Norris).

A celebration of life for Travis Wilson, will be held on Sunday June 19, 2022 at Davis Creek Regional Park (Reserved Picnic Area) 11:00 A.M.

Roger Lewis Shaheen was born Jan 6, 1942, in Oakland CA to Fred and Leone Shaheen, and passed to his new life on May 17, 2022, wrapped in the loving arms of Jesus and surrounded by his family.

Ronald Charles Trapp “Ronnie”, age 34 entered eternal life on April 19th, 2022. Ronnie was born in Marysville, CA on September 24th, 1987 to Carrie and Ronald W. Trapp. He spent much of his life between the Marysville area in California and the Carson City/Gardnerville area in Nevada.

Ronnie enjoyed fishing, spending time with his loved ones, food, camping in the forest, his dog Tank, and as it seemed, almost anything outdoors. He had a big heart and would give the shirt off his back if you were in need.

Barbara Ann (Bales) Morris. May 5, 1947-April 1, 2022 . Reunited with the love of her life, Ben, after succumbing to Sepsis/Septic Shock. She was surrounded by her family, cheering her on at the end of her earthly race.

Barbara loved her family, making crafts, using imagination, teaching and working with children. She was Grandma to so many “bonus” kids in her life, always cheering them on and freely giving out hugs and affection to anyone who needed it.

Walter D. Ratchford, age 89, passed away peacefully at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center on March 30, 2022. He was born in Copley, Ohio, to Walter Patrick Ratchford and Eleanor Elizabeth Reese.