All Obituaries

Mildred Myrle McCarley peacefully passed away on September 11, 2020. Millie was born on November 10, 1923 in Spanish Forks, Utah. She was the youngest of nine siblings born to Emily Annie Argyle Dudley and Joseph Edgar Dudley. Millie moved to Elko, Nevada when she was thirteen years old with her siblings and Mother whom she worked alongside at Vogue Laundry. Millie graduated from Elko High School in 1942 and enjoyed attending the class reunions. Millie married Owen "Trim" McCarley...

Antonio (Tony) Lucero will be greatly missed. He contracted COVID-19 and transitioned to the heavenly plane on September 2, 2020. He was born September 29, 1938 to Eliseo and Adelaida Lucero in Buena Vista, New Mexico.  As a young man he aspired to be a horse race jockey, however, his father wouldn’t give him permission for this. He then left home and joined the Marines but was medically discharged due to complications from rickets that he had suffered as a child. Tony was an...

Robert Alvin Belsey February 29th, 1940 ~ August 7th, 2020 On Friday, August 7th, 2020, Robert (Bob) Belsey, loving husband, father and grandfather passed peacefully at his home, at age 80. He leaves his wife of over 20 years; Aprial (April) Chantelle Belsey, His daughter, Emily Kaylee (William) Rose of Carlin, Nevada. His sons, Bradley John (Brianna) Meinen of Spring Creek, Nevada and Bobby Joe Rogers of New York; Sister, Paulette Dean of Dinuba California. He is preceded by his parents...

April 19, 1935 – August 6, 2020 Our beloved JoAnn Eklund died on August 6, 2020 at the age of 85, after a long illness, surrounded by her family. She was born to Theodore and Emma (Skaar) Huus on April, 19, 1935 on their farm near Wabek, North Dakota. Her grandparents had immigrated from Hoyland and Masfjorden, Norway and eventually homesteaded and purchased farms near Plaza, North Dakota where other family members had settled. Theo and Emma also purchased a farm near Plaza in 1927...

It is with great sadness that the family of Charles (Chuck) Thompson announce his passing 8/3/2020. Born 11/5/43 in Brantwood, Wisconsin to Charlie & Mable (Wiesinger) Thompson. Survived by his wife Mary C. Thompson of 56 years and his 3 children Mary E. Thompson, Jay Thompson and Kimberly Thompson; 4 grandchildren Jared Boes, Kyle & Kaila Leyva and Miranda Thompson. 4 great grandchildren and many nieces & nephews. Chuck and his family moved to the Elko area from Ely, Minnesota...

Please join the Jenkins family to honor and remember Sergeant Ben Jenkins on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Procession for authorized vehicles begins at 9:30 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home - 895 Fairgrounds Road. Service to immediately follow at Elko High School (Football Field - 987 College Ave., Elko, Nevada).  The event will be livestreamed. Social distancing guidelines will be enforced.  Masks are required.

Aaron Wesley Keller January 16, 1990 – June 26, 2020 Aaron Wesley Keller, 30, of Elko passed away June 26, 2020 unexpectedly. He was born January 16, 1990 in Rockford, IL to Jerry Keller and Beverly Glass Klem. Aaron attended Elko High School, Spring Creek High School and First Presbyterian Church. Aaron was easygoing, silly, fun loving and would do anything for his family. Aaron loved adventure and was always seeking new experiences especially with his beloved children. Aaron was a...

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Francine M. Shobe Ferry announces her passing on June 9, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Elko, Nevada on February 18, 1946, to Earl and Augustine Shobe. Francine attended college at Utah State University earning a degree in social work. She was a wonderful advocate for the aging population in Elko County and traveled throughout the northeastern part of Nevada while working for the Nevada Division of...

Jon Andrew Uriarte died unexpectedly on May 14, 2020. Jon was born on December 19, 1956 in Elko, to Louie and Patricia (Mitsie) Uriarte. He attended Elko schools, and graduated in 1975. During school, he was active in baseball, football, and wrestling.  After graduation, Jon lived in Spain for several months. When he returned, Jon joined the family insurance business- Insurance Management Services (IMS). In 1983, Jon was married to the love of his life, Dawn Griswold. Their son, Dain...