All Obituaries

David Cruce July 7, 1948—September 22, 2019 David was born in Poplar Bluff, MO, to Manuel and Thelma Cruce. Dave lived his early years in West Virginia and Michigan. Dave moved his young family to California where he raised his three children in Coarsegold, California. As his children grew, he moved back to Michigan and eventually to Elko, Nevada where he could be near family. He worked in the construction industry throughout his entire career working for paving companies in...

Bryan P. Skinner Bryan P Skinner, 30, passed away September 19, 2019 due to injuries from a horse falling with him. Bryan graduated from Elko High then pursued an Associate’s in diesel technology from Great Basin College. He went on to work as a drill/shovel mechanic and welder for 13 years at Goldstrike. It was at work that Bryan was introduced to his wife, Jessica Jones. Bryan was an avid hunter, heck of a fly fisherman, loved to swing a rope, had decent taste in beer, and helped...

David Boyd Nielson David (Boyd) Nielson, age 64, died peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2019, surrounded by loved ones.  Boyd was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1955, to Francis David (Bud) Nielson and Velda Johnson Nielson.  Boyd married his first wife, Dalene, in 1974.  He was a loving father to their five children: David, Jeanne, Matthew, Mindy, and Brian.  Vicky Brown Nielson was the love of his life, and they were married on October 11,...

Karen C. Ross, 77, passed away Monday evening, September 30, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones at home. Karen was born to Henry Dale and Edna Paulene McCain on October 17, 1941 in Portland, Oregon. Her younger sister, Patsy, joined their family in 1944. Karen graduated from MT Diablo High School in 1958 in Concord, California. She later moved to Lafayette, California where she worked as a bank teller and had her son, Mark. Karen then lived and worked in Oakland at a travel agency where she...

On September 23rd during the night our world changed forever with the passing of my beloved Mom Bara Buffalo-Hide. She passed away early in the night in her sleep at her home in Elko Nevada My mom was an extremely kind, loving and giving lady of class. Always quick to help any of her adopted people of Fort Belknap. Often seen with my Dad setting off on one grand road trip adventure after another. She was a world renowned beadwork artist selling her heirloom quality beadwork far and wide...

Carol Ann Gross Whitted February 8, 1948 – October 5, 2019 Carol Ann Whitted went to her eternal resting place October 5, 2019 in Crescent Valley, NV surrounded by her family. Carol was born February 8, 1948 to Edwin and Martha Seymour Gross in Dupree, South Dakota. Carol was raised and went to school in Sturgis , S.D. Carol met and married the love of her life Merlin Lee Whitted August 27, 1969 in Sturgis, S.D. Into the union Merlin brought a son Gene and a daughter Lucinda (Lucy)...

Robert Sim Duval Robert Sim Duval, known as Sim to his family and friends, passed away recently at his home, surrounded by family. Sim was born in November 1935 in Elko, NV to Robert E. and Catherine Duval of Ruby Valley. He was raised on the ranch in Ruby Valley and attended Elko High School. Sim enlisted in the Army and after his service time was complete, he returned to Ruby Valley and the ranch life he loved so much. Sim was an avid ranch man and was a big supporter of the rural way of...

Gregory A. Armas July 13, 1955 – September 13, 2019 Gregory “Greg” A. Armas, 64, died September 13, 2019. Gregory Allen Armas was born in Fallon, Nevada to Joseph J. Armas and Mary N. Armas (Yochum) at the Armas Ranch on July 13, 1955. As a young boy his family moved to Germany as his stepfather was stationed in the Air Force. Later as a young man Greg enlisted in the Army during the Vietnam War and served Active Duty from 1972 to 1974 following in his father’s and...

Mrs. Betty Ruth Gabiola Mueller, age 89 of Salt Lake City, Utah, Passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at 5:44 AM at Signature Healthcare in Portland, TN. Arrangements will be under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Elko NV. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM with burial to follow in the Burns Memorial Garden Cemetery in Elko NV. Betty was born August 9, 1930 in Elko NV, to her late parents, Alec and Alice Frank Gabiola. She is also preceded in death...

Phyllis Ann Hetland April 17, 1941 – September 17, 2019 Phyllis was born to Jacob and Laura Ehni in Bowdon, North Dakota. Her family moved to Anaconda, MT when she was in high school. She graduated from Anaconda High School in 1959. On April 25, 1960, Phyllis married her high school sweetheart and best friend, Evert Hetland. Together, they were a couple that everyone admired. They were married for 55 years, when Evert passed way in August, 2015. They raised 5 beautiful children that...