Stories for April 2018

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Monday, April 30

Keith Gray

Keith Hubert Gray, son of Edward Robert and Rebecca Gladys (Wagner)Gray, was born in Cogur, Oklahoma on June 1, 1918. He passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior and Lord, Jesus, surrounded by his family at Northern Nevada Medical Center in Reno on Wednesday, April 25th.

Diana Jeanne White-Brown

Diana Jeanne White-Brown, 68, of Dayton passed away on April 27, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Raphael M. “RM” Howard Jr.

Raphael M. “RM” Howard Jr., 76, died April 27, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Mark Anderson

Mark Anderson, retired alcohol distributer and lead guitar for the world famous rock band Angry Inch Mob, died April 25, 2018, from complications of metastatic colon cancer.

Donald E. Clinger

Donald E. Clinger, 72, died April 24, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Warren Pickard

Warren passed ending his earthly duties on April 24, 2018. He has gone onto eternal life with his heavenly Father waiting for his earthly family to join him.

Gilles Gilbert Lagourgue

Gilles passed into eternal life on December 10, 2017 in Genoa Nevada. Gilles was born to parents Pierre Lagourgue, and Marie

Saturday, April 28

UNLV scores late to beat Nevada Wolf Pack softball

LAS VEGAS – The Nevada softball team put together a comeback bid on Saturday, but its effort was not enough as it fell to UNLV, 7-6.

Darrell Moody: Porter could be Nevada’s front man

Length and rim protecting are two things that Nevada lacked during its Sweet 16 run last season. Those needs may have been met when the school announced 6-10 Trey Porter had agreed to attend Nevada in the fall. Porter is a grad transfer from Old Dominion, thus he can play immediately.

Carson High baseball sweeps Wooster; faces Douglas for playoff spot

For all intents and purposes, the Northern 4A baseball playoffs start on Wednesday night at Ron McNutt Field.

Prep Roundup: Track teams tune up at Big George in Minden

MINDEN — School records fell for the Dayton and Sierra Lutheran track and field teams on Saturday at the 11th annual Big George Invitational in Minden.

Gangi tosses four TDs in Nevada Wolf Pack Silver and Blue game

RENO — Senior quarterback Ty Gangi tossed four touchdown passes — two each to sophomores Elijah Cooks and McLane Mannix — as the Blue team roared back for a 35-34 win over the Silver in the Nevada football team’s annual Silver and Blue Spring Game on Saturday at Mackay Stadium.

Nebraska completes sweep of Nevada Wolf Pack baseball

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska (20-22) scored runs in five innings and defeated the University of Nevada (21-19) baseball team 12-5 on Saturday at Hawks Field. The Cornhuskers won all three games of the non-conference series as the Wolf Pack dropped its season-high sixth game in a row.

Friday, April 27

Carson High’s Jailene Salciedo a top dual threat

Jailene Salciedo is arguably one of the best double threats in Northern Nevada softball.

Prep Roundup: Douglas High baseball tops Wooster after 24-hour delay

MINDEN — Picking up right where they had left off one day before, the Douglas Tigers pushed across seven runs in the third inning and went on to a 12-2 Northern 4A baseball win against Wooster on Friday afternoon.

Anthony (Tony) E. Shaw

Tony unexpectedly passed away at the age of 45 on Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Fallon NV.

Thursday, April 26

Prep Roundup: Carson High softball wins easy; big DH Saturday

Carson High softball coach Carlos Mendeguia admitted he worried his team might look past North Valleys and ahead to Saturday’s crucial doubleheader at Damonte Ranch.

Joe Santoro: Monday-morning quarterbacking the draft

We could be looking at one of the greatest quarterback drafts in NFL history with Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, Josh Rosen, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and Mason Rudolph heading the class this year. But it could also be one of the biggest quarterbacks bust drafts in NFL history. Nobody is quite sure.

Oasis girls closing in on league title

They’re the best team in the league and it’s even taken the coach by surprise.

Split with Fernley keeps Greenwave tied atop Northern 3A

An old baseball adage says that momentum is only as good as the next day’s pitcher.

Bighorns lose in overtime to Raiders

The Oasis Academy Bighorns boys lacrosse team returned to action after a six week hiatus on Friday, losing to Reed in overtime, 13-12.

Senior duo aims for state glory for Fallon

Plain and simple, they want to be the best.

Fernley solidifies hold on first place

If the past several seasons have proven anything, it’s that what happens during the regular season between Fernley and Fallon doesn’t mean anything. Fallon coach Kasey Chu is counting on that to hold true again this year.

Fallon Youth Basketball wraps up successful season

Fallon Youth Basketball thanks the coaches for volunteering their time and knowledge to help young athletes grow as players and teammates.

Audrey L. Rich

Audrey arrived on a cold winter’s morning to happy parents Charles Nicholson and Edna Muriel (Isard) Allen at Grace Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She had two older brothers, Ted and Murray awaiting her at home.

Lisa Ann Wetzel

Lisa Ann Wetzel, 61, of Gardnerville, passed away on April 22, 2018.Aarrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Roger D Coney

Roger D Coney, 75, of Carson City, passed away on April 7, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Richard Bloch Nelson

Richard Bloch Nelson, 76, of Carson City, passed away on April 23, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800

Robert Dean Leatherman

Robert Dean Leatherman, 92, of Carson City, passed away on April 21, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Warren Ladd Pickard

Warren Ladd Pickard, 59, of Carson City, passed away on April 24, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Paul Dean Miller

Paul Dean Miller, 62, of Carson City, passed away on April 24, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Norman L. Buckles

Norman L. Buckles, 77, of Carson City, passed away on April 24, 2018. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Margaret A. Nuttall

Margaret (Margie) Alicia Nuttall was born on February 28, 1955. She was a one-of-a-kind woman who loved her family and friends fiercely, and was passionate about helping others through education and ministry

Cynthia Rae Roberts

Cynthia Rae Roberts, known as “Cindy” or “Thia”, age 44 of Fallon, Nevada, passed away after a long battle with cancer, Friday April 20, 2018. Her family and a close friend were by her side.

Wednesday, April 25

Douglas High baseball rallies to beat Wooster in 8 innings

Chris Thacker and Jayden Foster delivered RBI hits in the eighth inning as the Douglas Tigers rallied for a 4-2 Northern 4A baseball victory Wednesday afternoon at Greater Nevada Field in Reno.

In Plain Sight Marketing

The Boys and Girls Clubs are looking for AmeriCorp Vista volunteers.

Brad Coman/Nevada Appeal

Julie Lee and Rae Hanna of Dayton and Sue Olmsted of Stagecoach protest in front of the State Capitol Wednesday morning.

Brad Coman/Nevada Appeal

Wild Horse Preservation League co-founder Bonnie Matton protests in front of the State Capitol building Wednesday morning in Carson City.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

Eagle Valley Middle School students check out an Army National Guard helicopter that landed at the school in November.

Brad Coman/Nevada Appeal

Fremont Elementary School will go through a much needed construction project in 2018

Darrell Moody: Driving key to Carson High fund drive

A big fundraiser for the Carson High athletic program has been its relationship with Capital Ford.

Enrique A. Alvarez

Enrique A. Alvarez, 83, died April 23, 2018 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Nevada Wolf Pack basketball signs 6-10 transfer

RENO — University of Nevada men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman has signed Old Dominion transfer Trey Porter to to play for the Wolf Pack in 2018-19. Porter from Woodbridge, Va., is a graduate transfer and is immediately eligible to play.

Tuesday, April 24

Damonte extends Carson High’s losing streak

It has been a nightmarish 12 days for the Carson High baseball team.

Prep Roundup: Virginia City tops Sierra Lutheran in 9 innings

Virginia City upended Sierra Lutheran, 6-5, in nine innings Tuesday afternoon in a Northern 1A baseball game.

Nevada Wolf Pack football set for 7 national TV appearances

RENO — The Nevada football team will play on national television at least seven times as the initial broadcast schedule from the Mountain West was announced today with the league partners ESPN and CBS Sports. The 44-game announcement included seven Wolf Pack games, including six MW games.

Carson City’s Sage Donnelly claims championship at Women’s Freestyle National Championships

Carson City native Sage Donnelly became the senior women’s freestyle kayak national champion at last weekend’s Women’s Freestyle National Championships in Columbus, Ga.

Fallon sweeps twin bill to take series

ELKO – After a back-and-forth loss in the series opener Friday, the Fallon baseball team now controls its own destiny for a No. 1 seed.

Lady Wave sweeps Elko, sets up showdown with Lowry

ELKO — The Lady Wave softball team continued to roll in the 3A North by sweeping Elko over the weekend.

Wave swimmers see mixed results at Saturday meet

The Greenwave swimming team faced stiff competition from South Tahoe and Lowry on Saturday in Reno.

Fallon finishes strong in Del Oro

With two weeks left in the regular season, the Greenwave track and field team competed in Friday’s 50th Del Oro Invite, registering three top-10 team finishes.

Lady Bighorns sweep Eureka

Oasis Academy swept a doubleheader Friday from visiting Eureka, 16-0 and 15-6, to improve its record to 14-0.

Stanley Howard Lehman

Stan was born and raised in Fallon, Nevada. He grew up on the Bass ranch where his love of the cowboy life was born. His father, Shorty, ran cattle in the high desert and Stan cherished the times he got to go ride the herd with his dad.

Monday, April 23

Irene Elizabeth Driver

Irene Elizabeth Driver, long time Fallon resident, passed away peacefully on her birthday April 15, 2018 with all five of her children by her bedside.

Alexander B. Carter III

Alexander B. Carter III, age 60, passed away of leukemia on April 4, 2018 in Salt Lake City, UT at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He was born October 4, 1957, son of Alexander B. and Carole (Peterson) Carter of Topsfield, MA. He was born on the first day of the Space Age, as he was so very proud to tell everyone he met. He was the loving husband of Christine (Horgan) Carter. They were married in Carson City, Nevada on May 7, 1988.

Regina M. Dorman

Regina M. Dorman, 86, died April 21, 2018 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Gayle E. Robertson

Gayle E. Robertson, 74, died April 22, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Sunday, April 22

Carson High School swim teams sweep Reed

Carson High’s swim teams swept Reed in a dual meet Friday at Alf Sorenson Pool.

Saturday, April 21

Prep Roundup: Manogue sweeps Carson baseball

Steve Nelms, Carson High’s first-year head track coach, was a happy man at the end of Saturday’s Carson High Invite.

Darrell Moody: Six-team state playoffs a welcome idea

Admittedly, I’ve been a big critic of the NIAA and some of the decisions made by the state’s governing body since I came here in 2003.

Senators win wild one to split doubleheader

The final three innings of Saturday’s second game were bizarre to say the least.

Friday, April 20

Guy C. Rasmussen

Guy C. Rasmussen, 81, died April 7, 2018 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Margaretha H. Koster

Margaretha H. Koster, 100, died April 18, 2018 in Sparks, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Cody R. Sherard

Cody R. Sherard, 51, died April 5, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Celebration of Life for Ann Peoples

Ann was married to her high school sweetheart, Glen Peoples for 49 years. Glen and Ann successfully owned two 7-11 Stores in Carson City for 32 years.

Thursday, April 19

Gentleman Corbett ready for NFL Draft, says Joe Santoro

Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . There’s no question Austin Corbett is the best thing Brian Polian ever did for the Nevada Wolf Pack football program.

30 schools in town for Carson High School track and field invitational

More than 2,000 track athletes will converge on Carson High School for the annual Carson Invite today and Saturday at the Jim Frank Track & Field Complex.

Virginia “Jeanie” Barry Dyke

Jeanie passed away at home on April 14, 2018. She was born May 6, 1929 in Stewart, Nevada to Edward P. Barry and Margaret O’Byrne Barry.

Roger Burt

Roger Burt, age 77, of Carson City, NV, passed away on April 19, 2018. Arrangements are under the trusted care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4695.

Wednesday, April 18

Three Carson High athletes sign to play in college

Three Carson High seniors — Rheanna Jackson, Natalie Anderson and Dajarrah Navarro — are taking their skills to the next level.

Sierra Lutheran baseball on 3-game winning streak

Sierra Lutheran is on a three-game winning streak after knocking off Coleville, 17-5, Tuesday afternoon in a Northern 1A baseball game in Minden.

Two Muckers moving on

Two Virginia City seniors — Tanner Uken and Evan Breckenridge — are signing letters of intent at 10 a.m. Thursday.

Alan Charles Steve

Alan Charles Steve, age 61, passed away on April 16, 2018 at his home in Fallon.

Olen Wardell Meeker Jr.

Olen Wardell Meeker Jr., age 75 of Fallon, Nevada, passed away in his sleep on Friday, April 13th, 2018 at 11:48 pm in Reno, Nevada after a long battle with cancer.

James A. Astle

James A. Astle, age 89, passed away on April 13, 2018 in Mapleton, Utah. LDS Church in charge of arrangements.

Tuesday, April 17

Galena jumps out to a 10-0 first-inning lead against Senators

RENO — A nightmare first inning extended Carson High’s losing streak to three games. Galena scored 10 first-inning runs en route to a 14-6 win over the Senators Tuesday afternoon in a Northern 4A baseball game.

Wolf Pack pounds Lobos in three-game sweep

Behind performances from designated hitter Mike Echavia and pitcher Jake Jackson the University of Nevada baseball team defeated New Mexico 14-1 on Sunday to complete the three-game Mountain West series sweep of the Lobos.

Fallon swimmers cruise past Fernley with Lowry on deck

The Greenwave continued to swim past its 3A competition, just in time for the heaviest part of the schedule.

Track teams finish 6th at McQueen, host final meet

As the page turns to the second half of the season, the Greenwave track and field team finished sixth in both the boys and girls divisions at the Northwest Invite on Saturday at McQueen.

Donald F. French

Donald F. French, 96, died April 16, 2018 in Yerington, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

James (Jim) Morris Henderson

James (Jim) Morris Henderson – age 74, of Fallon, NV, passed away April 11, 2018 surrounded by family.

Monday, April 16

Anthony C. Klein

Anthony C. Klein, 90 of Minden, passed away on April 14, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Mary Rose “Mosey” Vargas Covington

Mary Rose “Mosey” Vargas Covington passed away on April 2, 2018. Born in Auburn, California in November of 1942, Mosey grew up on a Sierra foothills ranch in Placer County and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1960. She came to the eastern Sierra Nevada in 1965 where she taught two generations of children and raised her own family.

Doyle Richard Nicholson

Doyle Richard Nicholson passed away suddenly on April 13, 2018 at Renown Regional Medical Center with family and friends by his side.

Charron L. Silveira

Charron L. Silveira, 71, died April 15, 2018 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Saturday, April 14

Darrell Moody: Nevada Wolf Pack hype is now truth

The hype started not long after Eric Musselman was hired at the University of Nevada three seasons ago, and it hasn’t stopped. Musselman’s energy, coaching ability and recruiting prowess has made Nevada one of the best basketball programs in the country.

Prep Roundup: McQueen uses big innings to beat Carson High baseball

It was feast or famine for McQueen on Saturday.

Friday, April 13

Prep Roundup: Carson High softball sweeps Galena

RENO — Carson High’s softball team continued its winning ways, sweeping a doubleheader against Galena, 14-3 and 13-2, on Friday.

Randall Ray Friberg

Randall Ray Friberg passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2018. He was a kind and loving husband, father, brother and uncle. He will be greatly missed.

Debbie Ann (Minson) Williams

Debbie Ann (Minson) WilliamsPassed away Wednesday March 28, 2018 at her home in Dayton,

Theodore Paul Hunnewell

Theodore Paul Hunnewell passed away peacefully on April 7, 2018.

Ledilla P Wilbert

Ledilla P Wilbert, 84 of Carson City, passed away on April 12, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Thomas Leonard Rutkowski

Thomas Leonard Rutkowski, 83 of Minden, passed away on April 11, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Thursday, April 12

Carson High’s Tonino heats up after cold start

It certainly wasn’t the way Joe Tonino envisioned his senior year starting.

Prep Roundup: Carson High softball beats Reno; baseball falls to McQueen

Carson High’s softball team evened its Northern 4A record and swept the season series with Reno with a 16-6 victory Thursday afternoon.

Greenwave rides like the wind to sweep Spartans

Fallon rode like the wind behind pitcher Chase Irvin Tuesday by knocking off visiting Spring Creek, 15-5, in a Northern 3A baseball game at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex.

Joe Santoro: Golden age for Nevada Wolf Pack sports?

Are we headed to the greatest era in Nevada Wolf Pack sports history? The men’s basketball team just went to the Sweet 16. The baseball team leads the Mountain West (as of Thursday morning). The football team is full of hope and promise and has a realistic chance of going to a bowl game this fall.

Ruth Ann Glancy

Ruth was born to Prentice Ray Minniear and Ruth Ivalou Minniear

Lori Cooper

Lori was born in San Francisco at St. Mary’s Hospital and graduated from South Lake Tahoe High School before planting her roots in Gardnerville where she built her own home from the ground up.

Dolores Eloise Wenzel

Dolores Eloise Wenzel passed away peacefully in her home on April 4, 2018. She was 75 years of age.

Wednesday, April 11

Carson High names girls’ basketball coach

Doug Whisler, a history teacher at Carson Middle School, has been named Carson High girls basketball coach.

Lynette Marie Hicks

Lynette Marie Hicks, 63 of Washoe Valley, passed away on April 10, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Elette Joann Hudson

Elette Joann Hudson, 60 of Carson City, passed away on April 9, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Patricia Ann Carrasco

Patricia Ann Carrasco, 74 of Mound House passed away on April 7, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Gary Leon Gilmore Cole

Gary Leon Gilmore Cole, 71 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 8th, 2018.

Linda Jane Clark

Linda Jane (Lindeman) Clark, 70, lost her battle with cancer on Thursday March 24, 2018 in Carson City NV.

Linda Louise Waters

Linda Louise Waters, 71, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nev.

Joseph B. Allegretti

Joe was born in Los Angeles, California, on February 21st, 1938, to Albert J. and Mary R. Allegretti. He passed away quietly in his sleep on April 6th, 2018, in Carson City, Nevada, following a brief battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend to many.

MOLLY MOSER/LVN

Dawn Swiger sells crocheted items and stocking stuffers at Lights of Christmas 1001 Sheckler Road Saturday, Dec. 2.

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Billy and Laci Peterson, both 9, promote Christmas Tree voting at the Lights of Christmas event Dec. 2.

MOLLY MOSER/LVN

The Mitchell sisters Marisol, 3, and Lluvia, 6, sit on Santa's lap during the Candy Cane Hunt at Laura Mills Park Saturday, Dec. 2.

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Jo's Stillwater Tea House offers a large menu with a variety alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks.

Courtesy/Jo Petteruti

Jo Petteruti and her husband, Alan, renovate the former D.L. Coffee Jeweler into Jo's Stillwater Tea Room before it opened in March 2015. These photos can be found in the lookbook at the Tea Room.

Tuesday, April 10

Prep Roundup: Carson High teams second at track meet

McQueen High swept the Northern 4A meet against Carson and Hug on Tuesday at the Jim Frank Track & Field Complex.

Darrell Moody: A Good move for Carson High baseball

Carson High’s Jared Barnard has been seeing plenty of action at first base since the team returned from its Bay Area trip. The move has meant Kahle Good has become the every day shortstop.

Denise C. Stoneburner

Denise C. Stoneburner, age 91 of Carson City, NV, passed away on April 9, 2018. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Fallon places in top 8 in Rocklin meet

The Greenwave track and field team ventured over the Sierra into Rocklin to compete against California – and a few Nevada – schools on Saturday, placing eighth in the boys varsity and fourth in the girls frosh/soph divisions.

True grit: Fallon’s Faith Cornmesser named NIAA Top 10 Student-Athlete

Fans got a glimpse of the grit Faith Cornmesser possessed when she was just a freshman.

Drew Smith

“I am home in Heaven dear ones; so happy and bright.”

LVN file photo

Toys for Tots boxes have been placed in the Fallon-Fernley area.

Courtesy of Patty Fleming

The cast of Annie shows off their costumes for the CCHS Performing Arts production. The show opens Thurs. Nov. 30 at 7 p.m.

Beverly Crossland / LVN

City of Fallon employees trim off extra branches from the Christmas tree on Maine Street. There will be a Christmas Tree Lighting Fri, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.

Dolores Ella Buttner

Dolores Ella Buttner, 101 of Carson City, passed away on April 9, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Monday, April 9

Carson rallies against North Valleys

One thing is evident through nine Northern 4A baseball games. Carson High’s baseball team can swing the bat.

Lori A. Cooper

Lori A. Cooper, 59, died April 6, 2018 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Victor Colvin

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Victor Colvin. He died on April 5, 2018 in Minden, Nevada from complications from a stroke and Dementia. He was 83 years old.

Saturday, April 7

Darrell Moody: Time for Nevada Wolf Pack to host a tourney

Hard to believe, but I never looked at my NCAA March Madness bracket I filled out until this past weekend. Believe it or not, I picked three of the Final 4. My only miss was a big one — Virginia. Big, because I picked the Cavaliers to become the national champions. That meant five losses alone on the left side of the regional bracket.

Friday, April 6

Carson High softball splits with McQueen

After failing to protect a big lead in the first game of Friday’s doubleheader against McQueen, Carson softball coach Carlos Mendeguia didn’t talk to his team about the meltdown.

William “Bill” Pierce

Bill was a devoted husband of 43 yrs, a dedicated father to his 4 children, and a loving Grandpa to his 7 grandchildren.

Mary Lee Brickman

Mary Lee Brickman, 74 of Minden, passed away on April 36, 2018, arrangements are in the care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

William Parmer

William Parmer of Carson City, NV, passed away on May 5, 2017. Arrangements are under the care of Nevada Funeral Services.

Barry W. Lovgren

Barry W. Lovgren of Gardnerville, NV passed away on October 19, 2017. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Funeral Home.

Gregory S. Gibson

Gregory S. Gibson, of Stateline, NV, passed away on January 8, 2018. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Funeral Home.

Wayne Snooks

Wayne Snooks 79 was reunited with his beloved wife Lola on March 30, 2018.

Colleen Kallas

Colleen Kallas, 58 of Gardnerville, passed away April 5, 2018. Arrangements are in the care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Manena S Mullins

Manena passed away on Easter, April 1st, 2018 at the age of 92. Manena (Maria Elena Szklarz) was born in Milan, Italy on Dec. 19th, 1925.

Sharon Jean Sharp

Sharon Jean Sharp, 73 of Carson City passed away April 4, 2018 arrangements are in the care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Thursday, April 5

Prep Roundup: Carson High baseball beats Hug

Carson High baseball coach Bryan Manoukian gave most of his reserves a chance to play significant innings Thursday night against Hug.

Joe Santoro: Nevada Wolf Pack now big bad wolf

The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team isn’t going to sneak up on anybody next season. The Wolf Pack isn’t going to be a Cinderella story. The Pack isn’t going to be the Biggest Little Basketball Team in the World next season.

Michael John Tyler

Michael John Tyler, 71 of Carson City passed peacefully in his sleep at home, Nov 4, 2017.

Thomas (Tom) William Lammel

Thomas (Tom) William Lammel, passed away on March 24, 2018 at Renown Hospital.

Herbert Wallace Ringstrom

Herbert Wallace Ringstrom, 78, Burlington, died at the Coffey County Hospital, on April 2, 2018.

Ronald Coleman Bonds

Ronald Coleman Bonds, passed away in Carson City on April 3rd, 2018. He was 71 years old.

Arthur Paul Orozco

Art’s presence could be described as being larger than life. He was the eldest of Agnes and Daniel Orozco’s children.

Wave rebounds after Fernley loss

The Lady Wave softball team treats every team like a rival, regardless of where they fall in the standings.

Deadline looms for Greenwave HOF’s 2nd class

History was made last fall when the Greenwave Hall of Fame inducted its first class.

Genevieve Grand Antles

Genevieve Grand Antles, 81, of South Lake Tahoe, CA, passed away on March 20, 2018. Arrangements are under the care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home, 775-882-2644.

Wednesday, April 4

Prep Roundup: Carson High baseball splits with Reed

SPARKS — It was a mixed bag for the Carson High baseball team in its Northern 4A doubleheader Wednesday against Reed at Lee Mitchell Field.

Willis Mark Cormany

Willis Mark Cormany, 84 of Carson City, passed away on April 2, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Paul Leroy Logan

Paul Leroy Logan, 85 of Gardnerville, passed away on April 3, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Mary Rose “Mosey” Covington

Mary Rose “Mosey” Covington, 75, died April 2, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Kristi A. Matson

Kristi A. Matson age 45 of Glen Ellyn. A free spirit, who loved road trips, was an incredible artist and photographer and a fabulous cook, earning a cooking degree from College of DuPage.

Tuesday, April 3

Prep Roundup: Carson High baseball tops Hug

RENO — Carson High’s baseball team made quick work of Hug on Tuesday afternoon, rolling to a 19-1 three-inning victory.

Darrell Moody: Could be make or break year for Blueberg

It seems like only yesterday Colby Blueberg was pitching and playing shortstop for the Carson Senators.

Trial begins in case of zip-tied woman

Minden, Nev. — Testimony began in the case of a man accused of zip-tying and beating a woman, who was found running half-naked on Jan. 2, 2017, by the side of a Gardnerville road.

Bonnie Lillian Gefvert

Bonnie Lillian Gefvert, 96 of Carson City passed away on April 3, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Patricia Elaine Noll

Patricia Elaine Noll, 88 of Carson City, passed away on March 29, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Debra Ann Williams

Debra Ann Williams, 61 of Dayton, passed away on March 28, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Leu “Jean” Thornton

Leu “Jean” Thornton was born on September 5, 1932 in Sioux City, Iowa and passed away on April 3, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada.

Fallon takes Truckee series, defeats Sparks

Fallon won its third consecutive Northern 3A baseball game after receiving a wake-up call from Truckee in the first game of a three-game series on Friday at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex.

Fallon boys place 5th at Reed meet

Behind several medalists, the Greenwave boys track and field team led all 3A schools while taking fifth in the Reed-Sparks Rotary Invitational on Saturday.

Thomas Alan Burroughs

Thomas Alan Burroughs, 56 of Carson City, passed away on March 30, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Monday, April 2

Vernon Painter pitches Carson High past Spanish Springs

Economical is the best way to describe Vernon Painter’s pitching gem Monday night.

Bunny Pascal

Bunny Pascal (please don’t call her Ruth) passed away on March 27, 2018, at the age of 86, although you’d never ask a lady her age.

MaryAnne Elizabeth Gagner-Homma

On March 24th, 2018, MaryAnne Elizabeth Gagner-Homma passed away.

Mary Luisa Vargas

October 9, 1960 ~ March 28, 2018 Mary Luisa Vargas, age 57 passed away on March 28, 2018 at Renown Hospital in Reno.

Sunday, April 1