Local obituaries for Moapa Valley Mortuary

Nov 23, 2024

Donald Richard Miller passed away at his home on Saturday, November 23, 2024. He was born May 20, 1923, to Bernard & Mary Cycelia Dunzar Miller in Orange County, California. 

At the age of 19, he lived in El Modena, California (East Orange County) and was drafted into the Army branch of service on January 5, 1943 to serve in World...

Nov 17, 2024

Gayle Parker, 84, passed away on November 17, 2024 in her home in Las Vegas, NV. Gayle was born on August 21, 1940 in Price, UT to Harry Lee and Julia Branch Higgins. She married Gary Fred Parker on March 4, 1961 in North Las Vegas, NV and sealed in the St. George Temple on June 23, 1973.

Gayle loved spending...

Nov 8, 2024

Naomi Lewis, 76, passed away on November 8, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV. Naomi was born on May 12, 1948 in Overton, NV to Clarvid Lewis and Betty Meining. Naomi loved music, art, and the theatre. She attended BYU, and graduated with a Batchelor’s Degree in Theater – Film. She acted in many plays and loved the many skills she...

Nov 6, 2024

Russel Burton, age 70, died Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at his home in Logandale, Nevada. He was born December 17, 1953 in Lompoc, California to Billy and Evelyn June Mayo Burton. On May 19, 1972 he married Arlene Elizabeth Ross in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Russel spent most of his life in the Las Vegas area. He worked in the Laborer’s union...

Nov 4, 2024

Darrel David Hansen, age 89, of Alamo, NV, left this life peacefully on November 4, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 12, 1934, to James Alfred and Jewel Evelyn Schofield Hansen in Hiko, NV. On March 28, 1970 he married Verna Schramm in the Manti Utah LDS Temple. 

Darrel was a devoted husband, father, and follower...

Oct 22, 2024

Rosanne Lawrence, 68, passed away on October 22, 2024 in Mesquite, NV. Rosanne was born on December 19, 1955 to Robert Lawrence and Osa Ozella Polk. Rosanne was a hard worker, and anything she put her mind to, she did it the best she could. She worked as a secretary for the Office of the Attorney General of British Columbia,...

Oct 21, 2024

Gary Fullmer Castleton, age 75, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024, at home in Alamo NV. He was born in Orem, Utah on September 28, 1949 to Richard Lowell Castleton and Jean (Fullmer) Castleton. He will be missed by his children Peter (Mary) Castleton, Rachel (Brandon) Hosier, and Kathryn (Harley)Harris, his brother Stephen Castleton, sisters Suzanne Gersch and Becky...

Oct 17, 2024

Leonard Henry, Jr., 67, passed away on October 17, 2024 in his home in Moapa, Nevada. Leonard was born on October 23, 1956 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Leonard Henry, Sr. and Adelaide Florence Lemos. He married Sherri Nez on February 14, 1997 in St. George, Utah. He worked as an iron worker for some time, building slot machines for...

Oct 7, 2024

James Francis Docktor, 67, passed away on October 7, 2024 in his home in Alamo, NV. Jim was born on November 17, 1956 in Jamestown, ND to Francis James Docktor and Alvina Louise Burkle. After graduating from Jamestown High School, he joined the United States Navy and served in Desert Storm. Jim loved to go hunting and fishing, and enjoying...

Oct 3, 2024

Sherra Lee Bailey, 78, passed away on October 3, 2024 in Overton, NV. Sherra Was born on April 18, 1946 in Klamath Falls, OR to William Lloyd Hull and Elisabeth Mae Edler. Sherra’s family moved to the Roseville, CA area soon after and she later graduated from Placer Hills High School in 1964. She loved horse-back riding and riding on...

Sep 18, 2024

Virginia Ann Schaffer, 75, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. Virginia was born on November 2, 1948, in Berwyn Illinois to her father Raymond and her Mother Mary. She had a fulfilling and exciting career as a stewardess for American Airlines, flying on a 747 for her twenty-five-years. She loved traveling, and visited many parts...

Sep 12, 2024

Janice Athella Conger Skousen peacefully passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 in Overton, Nevada, just two days before her 89th birthday. She was born September 14, 1935 in Cedar City, Utah to William Lewis and Ida Leona Lee Conger. On May 31, 1957 Janice married Lester (Larry) Platte Skousen in the St. George LDS Temple. He preceded her in death...

Aug 31, 2024

Larry Adams, 88, passed away on August 31, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV. Larry was born on September 14, 1935 in Logandale, NV to Leland Adams and Phoebe Bell Linge. He lived in Moapa Valley for most of his life. He grew up playing every sport available to him, and was an avid reader. After graduating high school, he was...

Aug 29, 2024

Joseph Ray Chronister Jr., 37, passed away on August 29, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. Joe was born on May 30, 1987 in Las Vegas, NV to Joseph Ray Chronister, Sr. and Cynthia Ann Haddock. Joe married Amanda Lynn Pomeroy in the Las Vegas, NV LDS Temple on September 1, 2012. 

Joe was a beloved father, husband, son, and brother. He...

Aug 27, 2024

Janice Ann Loveland – Grandi, age 91, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at her niece’s home in Overton, Nevada. Janice was born November 28, 1932 in Boulder City, Nevada to Howard Leslie and Dora Chadburn Perkins

Janice was born in Boulder City as her father was working on the construction of the Hoover Dam. After the job was completed, they moved...

Aug 25, 2024

Jason Charles Martin passed away on August 25, 2024 riding a motorcycle while visiting family in Nevada. Jason was a loving father, husband, and grandfather, whose family was his greatest blessing. He was known for his ability to create and maintain long lasting friendships. His kindness was matched by a rare gift—making each person he encountered feel uniquely cherished. His...

Aug 7, 2024

Ira Dale Bailey, 89, passed away on August 7, 2024 in Overton, NV, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Dale was born on April 15, 1935 in Downey, CA to Ira Bailey and Almira Dellana Jack. He attended school in Alamosa, CO where he graduated as the Salutatorian in a class of two, himself and his cousin. He...

Aug 1, 2024

Teresa Monay Ramos, age 75, died Thursday, August 1, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  She was born February 1, 1949 in Jalisco, Mexico to Trinidad and Sara Diaz Monay.  She married in 1975 to Aristeo Nunez Ramos in Ameca, Jalisco, Mexico.

Teresa moved to Mesquite, Nevada before settling into Moapa Valley in 1980’s.  She has lived here...

Jul 31, 2024

Merritt Wayne Paice, 72, passed away on July 31, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV. Wayne was born on November 30, 1951 in Ely, NV to Merritt Tillman and Helen Mary Morris Paice. Wayne grew up in Lund, NV, graduating in a class of under twenty. He married his high school sweetheart, and next-door neighbor, Lorrie Reid on July 28,...

Jul 30, 2024

James F. Upton, Jr., 75, passed away on July 30, 2024 in St. George, Utah. Jim was born in New Haven, Connecticut on August 28, 1948 to James Francis Upton, Sr. and Rose Veronica Hurley. Jim enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he made a career, and served for twenty-two years. He lived in Overton, NV for...