In the late summer of 2017, Kenna Hamlin heard her right knee pop during a soccer scrimmage. She didn't step on the field again, nor the basketball court or lacrosse field during her junior year.
Fern Daphne Hayward was born in Shiloh, Arkansas to Alton and Gladys Gentry. A longtime resident of Modesto, CA, she worked as an Avon Representative for many years.
Shirley Johnson Smith was born July 28th, 1925 in Flint Michigan. She was one of 5 children. Shirley married Ernest E. Smith on June 20th, 1942 in North Carolina right after Ernest completed some of his Marine Corps training.
Feb 1, 1945 - Feb 22, 2019 Barbara was born in Woodlake, California, in 1945. Barbara is survived by her husband Travis, of Carson City, son Charles Bunce of Reno, and daughter Renee Jones of Carlin, NV, son Dennis Bunce of Laramie, Wyoming and daughter Amber Cupp of Carson City. She will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
David M. Hampton (b. 7-23-43) came into this world as the second child of William E. Hampton and Henrietta M. Jensen at Albany, California. He grew up in Walnut Creek until age 14 when his family of three brothers and three sisters moved to Tahoe City in 1957.
Dr. Sandra Arnold Woodruff DC., 72, Chiropractic Physician passed away January 19, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. “Sandie” was born in Chicago, Illinois to Jean Mary and Dr. Lee E. Arnold, while her father was a student at the National College of Chiropractic
November 18, 1936 ~ February 26, 2019
The Nevada Wolf Pack and Utah State Aggies men’s basketball teams will play their most meaningful game against each other this Saturday in Logan, Utah since the 2009 Western Athletic Conference tournament title game at Lawlor Events Center.
Doris L. Winne peacefully left us during the quiet and pristine beauty of a heavy swirling snowstorm on Tuesday morning February 5, 2019. It was a magnificent and peaceful image; a shimmering flurry of feathery snowflakes appearing as a host of angels lifting her up for her next journey…
The Carson High softball team remains undaunted when it comes to having high expectations in what again is expected to be a tough Northern 4A Division.
RENO — The Fremont Cannon might still be down in Las Vegas but the best college basketball team in Nevada resides in Northern Nevada.
Marv Young, age 73, of Carson City, NV passed away on February 25, 2019. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home.
Determining where Carson City School District will stand this year financially remains hazy without any hints as to which funding model the Legislature will direct districts to use, trustees heard again Tuesday night.
Linda Lee Cummings, 82, passed away on February 26,2019 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.
John Mark Joncas, age 82, passed away on February 21, 2019 at his daughters home in Gardnerville NV surrounded by family.
Carson City’s Silver State Gymnastics continued to have success at the Deltchev Classic this past weekend in Reno. The event was hosted by 1980 Olympic gold medalist Stoyan Deltchev, so the meet was well attended.
The Carson High School robotics team Cyber Mafia was crowned state champions at the Nevada State FIRST Tech Challenge Championship held Feb. 9 in Las Vegas.
Hector Roque and Jessica Ruiz’s kids were filled with glee trying to decide where to put their swingset in their new backyard.
January 7, 1925 ~ February 22, 2019 Buil “Bill” Howard Manning, age 94, passed away at his home in Carson City, Nevada on Friday, February 22, 2019, of natural causes.
Beloved daughter, mother, sister and grandmother, Donna Joyce Leaton, 67, died January 12, 2019 in Reno, Nevada. She was struck by a drunk driver while walking across a crosswalk.
The real Eric Musselman has finally showed up at Nevada.
RENO — Fallon’s scrappiness and never-die attitude won over both crowds Saturday, but Elko’s experience and its downtown 3-point shooting gave the Indians its 17th straight win over Fallon and this year’s title in the 3A NIAA Regional Boys Basketball tournament at North Valleys High School.
Kenneth Robert Taylor , 65, of Las Vegas, passed away on Tuesday,, January 22, 2019. Arrangements are in the care of Hites Funeral Home, 702-568-1747.
Darlinda “Ruby” Jennings, 72, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019. Arrangements are with Simple Cremations.
Renowned artist, Louise Kerr, 93, peacefully passed away in her Virginia City home with her family by her side.
Dec 10, 1944 - Feb 17, 2019 Patricia Irwin Smith passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 17, 2019 in Carson City, NV at the age of 74. She was born December 10, 1944 in Hanford, CA to Venoid and Audrey (Stone) Tolbert.
Mountain West men’s basketball is finally getting interesting and meaningful.
Charlotte Nadene Schupbach, 83, passed away on February 22, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.
Alfred (Pat) Patterson went to be with the Lord on February 21st.
Sandra Kathleen Bonsteel, age 83, passed away peacefully Friday, Februay 22, 2019. Sandra was born September 2, 1936 in Clawson Michigan. She was the 6th child of 12 children born to John and Lucille Bonsteel.
RENO — The 25-2 University of Nevada men’s basketball team is ranked No. 12 in the Associated Press poll and No. 13 in the USA Today Coaches poll released on Monday.
It’s appropriate the Carson High cheerleaders showed the attributes of John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success when it came to the reward they earned.
Albert Ernest Neudauer, 89, of Carson City, Nevada passed away February 16, 2019 in Reno, Nevada. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is caring for his arrangement, 775-882-4965.
Dona Belle Neudauer, 87, of Carson City, Nevada passed away February 1, 2019 in Reno, Nevada. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley cared for her arrangements, 775-882-4965
Richard Michael Walsh, 72 of Carson City passed away on February 21, 2019 arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
Debra Nichole Millim, 34 of Reno, passed away on February 17, 2019, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
Oct 12, 1936 - Jan 21, 2019 Nita Lovett was laid to rest in the family plot with her dog Johnny on Saturday January 27, 2019 in Genoa, NV.
Barbara Ann Cupp, 74, of Carson City, Nevada, Passed away on February 22, 2019 and is in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, (775) 888-6800.
Carson City School Board members and administrators are keeping a watch on potential changes to Nevada’s education funding formula expected from the state Capitol, but planning for future impacts remains challenging.
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack brought out the best in the Fresno State Bulldogs on Saturday night. But it still wasn’t good enough to beat the No. 6 Wolf Pack.
Sierra Lutheran boys basketball team dropped a 60-39 game to Wells in the 1A Regional semi-finals on Friday at Wooster High School.
World War II veteran and Dayton resident Everette Furr turns 100 Sunday, the celebration might be quiet but time-honored with fond memories of his military and personal achievements.
They came. They tried. They fell just short.
On Feb. 14, William Strange, 10, gave the nurses at Carson-Tahoe Cancer Resource Center something sweet — their own Valentine’s Day cards. In return, they surprised him with a LEGO City play set, and it made his entire morning.
Terry Potter, age 70, of Carson City, NV passed away on February 20, 2019. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home,
The Carson High girls basketball team stayed within range of high-powered Reno High for one half before the Huskies took control in the second for a 65-36 win in the first round of the Northern 4A playoffs on Wednesday in Reno.
Celeste Pierce (Crnkovich), age 62, passed away on February 18, 2019 in Reno, NV after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer.
John Etchamendy entered into New Life on February 5, 2019, just 2 months shy of his 50th wedding anniversary. John was surrounded by his wife Judy and daughters Gayle and Lynn. The world has lost one of its sweetest, most gentle souls. John was a lover of life and when asked, “How are you?” would often answer, “If I was any better, I’d be twins!”
Eric Musselman got out-coached Wednesday night at San Diego State. The Wolf Pack players got out-played. The Aztecs were clearly the best team at Viejas Arena.
August 1, 1937 - February 17, 2019 Sunday, February 17th, Manuel Cuellar Jr. left his home on earth to be with the Lord.
Ted Everett Dailey, born Lyman Theodore Dailey, of Wellington, Nevada, passed away on December 27, 2018 at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer.
SAN DIEGO — With their arena packed for the first time this season, the San Diego State Aztecs rewarded the fans with yet another victory against Nevada, and this one’s going into the record book.
The Carson High girls basketball team lost to Reno 65-36 on Wednesday at Reno High in the first round of the Northern 4A playoffs.
For the first time in school history, the Sierra Lutheran boys basketball team has won a league title.
Heather C. Milburn, 61, died February 16, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.
Raymond Dembroge, age 67, of Carson City, NV passed away on February 15, 2019. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home.
Macey Stokes, 9, from Fallon is the Nevada State Hoop Shoot champion for the 8-9 year old girl’s division. She has won so far this year at the local and district levels and also at state level. The hoop shoot is sponsored by the Elks Lodge. She is headed to Las Vegas on March 9 to compete in regionals. If she wins there she will advance to Nationals in Chicago in April.
The Greenwave archery team took second in the 12-school National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament in Las Vegas on Feb. 6.
The last time they played in this gym in the postseason, it didn’t end well.
They know the feeling all too well. Call it déjà vu.
Yerington Paiute Tribe Chairman Laurie Thom announced last week during Nevada Tribes Legislative Day she and Assemblywoman Sarah Peters, D-Washoe, are collaborating on a bill draft request calling for tribal consultation in state and land issues.
Pyramid Lake Junior/Senior High School students were excited at their opportunity to spend a day at the Nevada Legislature on Feb. 12 and watch their state government in process and speak with their representatives about issues of concern to them.
Eagle Valley Women’s Golf Club would like to invite all interested women to join them for their 42nd year of play in Carson City. Opening day is April 10.
Manuel “MAC” Cuellar, 81, died February 17, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.
Larry Allan Hogan, 84, died February 17, 2019 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.
Vernell Cocanour of Carson City, NV passed peacefully into the next life at her home on February 18th, 2019.
The Mountain West needs some love. The home of the Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team has become the conference nobody ever seems to notice.
Vernell Cocanour of Carson City, NV passed peacefully into the next life at her home on February 18th, 2019.
Lorraine Anne Morrow 89, of Carson City, NV. passed away Feb 8, 2019. Arrangements are in the care of Capital City Cremation & Burial Society.
MINDEN — This rivalry game featured two teams going in different directions, and result that was pretty much determined at the beginning of the second half.
MINDEN — A goal set before the year began came down to the last 4 minutes, 41 seconds of the regular season for the Douglas High girls basketball team.
Oct 03, 1968 - Feb 09, 2019 Mark William Lindquist, beloved father, brother, son and friend passed away at his home in Carson City, NV on Feb. 9, 2019 at the age of 50. Mark was born in Pomona, CA and lived in the Carson/Reno area since the age of 3. He graduated from Carson High School in 1987.
Oct 26, 1929 - Feb 13, 2019 Roland D. Williams (Rollie) passed away on February 13th, 2019, at the age of 89. He was born October 26, 1929, in Bradford, PA, to Roland E. and Gladys (Booth) Williams.
About all that has changed in the Mountain West in recent weeks is the calendar. For the first time this season the Nevada Appeal Mountain West men’s basketball rankings offer no changes from the week before. The top five teams in the conference, led by No. 1 Nevada (24-2, 11-2), were a combined 9-0 last week while the bottom six were a combined 1-10.
RENO – The 24-1 University of Nevada men’s basketball team is ranked sixth in the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches basketball polls released Monday.
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Nevada relived last season’s double-overtime loss at Wyoming by watching video of fans storming the floor every day for the past week, and even just before taking the court Saturday night.
The field is set for the Daytona 500, with 40 drivers ready to contest NASCAR’s Super Bowl on Sunday. Two of Hendrick Racing’s young guns, William Byron and Alex Bowman, put their Camaros on the front row last Sunday, and the rest of the field was set according to the finishing order of Thursday’s Duel races.
On Saturday, February 9, 2019, Melba “Lorene” Billett passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at the Highland Manor Retirement Center in Fallon, Nevada at 88 years of age.
Oct 28, 1920 - Jan 14, 2019 Jean Howard passed away peacefully on January 14, 2019 at the age of 98 in Loa, Utah, with her son, Jim at her side.
The Carson High-Douglas girls and boys basketball games scheduled for Friday were postponed due to the weather.
Dec 26, 1970 - Feb 12, 2019 Michelle Walker, 48, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2019 at her home in Carson City, Nevada.
Esther P Garcia, 88, passed away on February 13, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.
Sierra Lutheran’s Jared Marchegger has been named as the 2018-2019 Gatorade Nevada Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year. Marchegger has also signed to run cross country with the University of Nevada men’s cross country team and will run as a freshman during the Wolf Pack’s men’s cross country team’s inaugural season in the fall of 2019.
Harpist Mary Margaret Tobias Niebuhr passed away suddenly January 25, 2019 at the age of 74.
Eric Musselman, apparently, doesn’t think we fully appreciate what his Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team has had to endure this season. The Pack coach, it seems, believes we don’t fully understand the pressures and challenges his team faces every game.
Michael Clarence Cate “Curley”, 62, passed away Friday, February 8th surrounded by his friends and family in Reno, Nevada. Michael was born March 16th, 1956 to Charles and Lillian Cate in Carson City, Nevada, the youngest of four children.
Carson City - Jack H. Morris passed away at his home in Jacks Valley Sunday morning February 10, 2019. He was born in Cottage Grove, OR on June 3 1926.
John B. Etchamendy, 78, of Carson City, passed away February 5, 2019. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements, 775-882-4965.
Dec 12,1960 - Feb 4, 2019 Carol L. Davis-Kohler age 58, was carried by Angels to sit by the Throne of her Lord Jesus Christ on Feb. 4th, 2019. Born and raised in Orange, Ca. she received a bachelor of Science degree in pre med Biology/chemistry from Pepperdine University in Malibu, Ca.
Don Gurney, beloved husband of wife Barbara Gurney, passed away on February 6, 2019.
Longtime Fallon resident, retired Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman George Elder, USN, passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on January 15, 2019, with his family by his side.
Even though the Carson High girls basketball team steamrolled Wooster 50-8 on Tuesday at Morse Burley Gum, CHS coach Doug Whisler knows his team will have to play much better in the regular season finale at arch rival Douglas.
DAYTON — The Greenwave punched their ticket as the Northern 3A’s second seed to the regional tournament in less than two weeks after handily defeating Dayton on Friday night in boys basketball.
DAYTON — The Lady Wave are heading to the postseason ball as the favorites after clinching the Northern 3A girls title Friday night at Dayton.
WINNEMUCCA — He may be a heavyweight wrestler but he doesn’t move like one.
WINNEMUCCA — Tommy McCormick wanted to kick off the Greenwave party in strong fashion.
WINNEMUCCA — It was the longest six minutes of his life.
Farrell Wayne Hurt died at the age of 56 on February 6th 2019 in Carson City.
There are few things so frightening in this world as a bloodthirsty pack of wolves out on the hunt. “You’ve got to be hungry every single day to get better,” Nevada men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman said recently.
Ronald Label, 79, died February 10, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.
Matthew was born to David and Dianne Trask in Covina, CA on May 5, 1976. He was raised in Chino Hills, CA. He passed away in his home in Carson City, NV on February 7, 2019.
James “Red” Sumner Jr., 70, of Dayton, passed away on February 9, 2019. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
Robert Lee Flowers, 69, of Carson City, passed away on February 8, 2019. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
The Nevada Wolf Pack is setting school records for domination.
Despite a resounding 91-62 win over New Mexico on Saturday, the University of Nevada men’s basketball team fell from No. 6 to No. 7 in the latest Associated Press poll released on Monday.
The Carson High girls basketball team couldn’t overcome a slow start in a 60-50 loss to Damonte Ranch on Friday.
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack showed us all on Saturday that revenge is best served quickly.
NASCAR fans, rejoice! The 2019 season officially begins this weekend, when the green flag waves on Sunday for the Advance Auto Parts Clash. Coverage on Fox Sports 1 begins at noon. Twenty drivers are entered in the non-points race that kicks off the most active and grueling race schedule on the planet.
Aug 12, 1948 - Feb 01, 2019 Kevin Welsh, adored husband of Arvilla Agerton Welsh, passed into the arms of the Lord on February 1, 2019 at the age of 70. Kevin was born in Duluth, Minnesota to William and Jeanne Welsh. Oldest (by five minutes) to twin brother Kerry, sister Barbara, brother John, and sister Carolyn.
Cathy Jo Buttner, 50, passed away on February 6, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are under the trusted care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.
Robert J. Kelly, 76, died February 6, 2019 in Minden, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.
Doris L Winne, age 90, of Carson City, NV passed away on February 5, 2019. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home, 775-882-2644.
LaVerne Marion Taylor went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on February 5, 2019, at the age of 96.
Carson High School senior Sarah Woods is well on her way to becoming a professional portrait and wedding photographer, a career that often comes with costs for equipment. She’ll have less to worry about in expenses for training thanks to the jump she’s had in her education, and she was eager to share that Thursday.
Sports fodder ... Jordan Caroline just might be the most dominating player in the Mountain West. Caroline scored 40 points (30 in the first half) in the Nevada Wolf Pack’s 98-82 win at Colorado State on Wednesday night and certainly should now be a serious contender for the conference’s Player of the Year award. “Jordan Caroline, I hope I never have to see that guy again,” Colorado State coach Niko Medved said. “He is something, He is just a monster.
Robert Riviera, Jr., age 66, of Carson City, NV, succumbed to lung cancer on February 2, 2019 with his loving wife and son by his side.
Carson High’s David Remer is one win away from winning a state title.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Jordan Caroline kept Nevada rolling ahead of a showdown with New Mexico in three days.
The ninth annual Carson City Senior Invitational Golf Tournament was held Jan. 19 and 20 in Primm, Nev.
Richard Badiyo, 75, died January 22, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.
FERNLEY — To no surprise, Fallon’s three horsemen took care of business.
The Lady Wave delivered a message to Spring Creek on Friday with cross-county Elko serving as the messenger:
Fallon threw a gala extravaganza, but Elko crashed the party.
David Durant Nivens was born on July 21, 1926, in Palestine, Texas, to Claude and Allie Nivens. He passed away on February 3, 2019.
The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team no longer simply belongs to Northern Nevada.
Oct. 22, 1934 - Jan 29, 2019 Frank Watkins of Minden, NV passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife, Carol, after being married for 63 years.
Robert Riviera Jr., 66, of Carson City, passed away on February 2, 2019, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
Bruce Lloyd Bachman, 67, of Minden, passed away on January 30, 2019, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
Barbara Irene Huber, 84 of Reno, passed away on February 2, 2019, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
Roslyn Lee Russell, 60 of Dayton passed away on February 2, 2019, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
John P. Yaccarine, Jr., 98, of San Jose, CA passed away peacefully in Carson City, NV on January 27, 2019 with his loving family by his side.
RENO — The Nevada football team will face six bowl teams from 2018 as part of its 2019 schedule, which was announced Monday by the Mountain West.
Christine Joan Kennedy, passed away on January 30th, 2018. Arrangements are in the care of The Gardens Funeral Home, 775-423-8928.
The Nevada Wolf Pack, it seems, collects more admirers each time it takes the court. The latest member of the Wolf Pack Fan Club is Boise State head coach Leon Rice, whose Broncos lost to the Wolf Pack 93-73 Saturday at Lawlor Events Center.
Carole J. Deane, age 88, of Carson City, Nevada passed away on January 30, 2019. Carole was born April 23, 1930 in Miami, Oklahoma.
Carson High’s David Remer won the regional title in wrestling at the Northern 4A Championships on Saturday at Hug High.
The University of Nevada men’s basketball team moved up from No. 8 to No. 6 in this week’s Associated Press poll released on Monday.
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack didn’t need any late-game heroics to beat the Boise State Broncos this time around.
Carson High’s David Remer won the regional title in wrestling at the Northern 4A Championships on Saturday at Hug High.
The 57th Running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona was unique. So unique if Noah had been there with his ark, he probably would have won. Not one, but two lengthy red flags halted the race when conditions became so treacherous even rain masters like Fernando Alonso were pleading with officials to stop it.
The Carson High wrestling team is on track to meeting its goal as far as how many wrestlers qualify for the NIAA 4A State Championships. And the Senators may finish a little higher than expected in the team standings in the process.
January 14, 1962 - January 10, 2019 Connie was born on January 14, 1962 to Carol Harmon(Koontz) and Richard Koontz in Pontiac, Michigan.Connie was taken from us on January 10, 2019 in Gardnerville, Nevada
Bridgette was born in Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland. She lived in Fallon, NV for all of her school years. She moved to Oregon because she had a yearning to be on the Oregon coast. She is survived by her parents, Jack andJoyce Barnes and two adult children, Carl Barnes, 24 and Zoie Barnes, 21 of Fallon. Private services in Oregon.
Max Brown, 83, died January 18, 2019 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.
