All Obituaries

Paul Richard Sperling age 90 of Boulder City, NV passed away on March 2, 2021 in Las Vegas, NV.  He was born the second of five children to Paul Schyler and Lillian (Emmons) Sperling in Indianapolis, IN.  In 1944, his family moved to Tucson, AZ so his mother and maternal grandmother could live in the dry, hot air after both surviving TB.  At 17, Paul volunteered and served his country in the USMC, later passing on the motto “Once a Marine, always a Marine,” to his...

Guy Owen Rainey, 61, peacefully passed away in his life-long Boulder City home on September 13th, 2021. Guy was born on January 15th, 1960 in Upland, California to Nora and Paul Rainey Jr. Guy was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Patricia Rainey. Guy is survived by his two daughters, Crystal Crosson of Las Vegas, Amber Rainey of Boulder City, grandson Coleston Crosson, and sister Paula Blackstone.   As a child, Guy traveled the world with his family and experienced life...

Debi Williams passed away on September 14, 2021, and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Debi was born on March 24, 1959, in Evanston, Wyoming to William and Lola Coleman of Lyman, Wyoming. Debi attended grade school in Lyman before moving to Roosevelt, Utah with her mom when she was fifteen years old. Debi graduated from Union High School in Roosevelt, Class of 1977. Debi attended college at BYU in Provo, UT for a year before deciding to become a beautician. She then graduated...

Ed was born in Endicott, New York to Harry L. and Geraldine Simpson.  He was the youngest of three boys.  When he was five his mother died, later Madeline Simpson became his stepmother.  Ed married Merileen in 1966. Ed served in the US Coast Guard from 1964 to 1968 retiring as an Aviation Electrician 2nd class.  Ed had a very successful 40 plus year career as a diesel truck mechanic. He enjoyed baseball, football, golf, boating, water skiing, music, movies, and...

Shirley Ann Fletcher, age 85, of Boulder City, NV passed away on September 16, 2021.  She was born June 8, 1936 in Pennsylvania.  She married Frank Fletcher on July 2, 1955 in Las Vegas, NV.   She was preceded in death by her husband Frank, her son Larry Fletcher, and her sister Janet McMillen.  Shirley was a wonderful mother and enjoyed raising her three sons and helping raise the grandchildren.  She enjoyed playing games, especially cards and poker, and...

Kathleen “Kay” Stade passed away peacefully in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 7, 2021, she went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 93.  Kay was born in Bancroft, Iowa on June 9, 1928 where she lived in a farming community.  Kay was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Howard Stade and grandson, Christopher Johnson.  She is lovingly remembered by her children, Sandi Johnson (Allen), Richard “Dickie” Stade; grandchildren Kyle Johnson...

Kimberly Ann Brown Pavone (Kimmie), born November 30, 1985 passed away September 1, 2021. Kim is survived by her husband Mike Pavone of 3 years, their daughter Jordyn Rose, mother Patricia Brown, brothers Charlie and Matthew, sisters Vena Foster and Kristina Perkins. She was preceded in death by her father Charles Brown Sr and brother Nathan Brown.    Kimmie was born in Salt Lake City Utah but moved to Boulder City Nevada when she was 3 years old. Kimmie was a Boulder City High...

Jo Ann Stephans, a 19-year resident of Boulder City died (September 7, 2021) after brief illness.   Jo was born July 23, 1939 in Minneapolis MN while her family was stationed at nearby Ft. Snelling.  She grew up in Northern Virginia, Germany, Kansas, Hawaii, and her family home in Houston, Mississippi.  She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education at the University of Mississippi where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.   In 1960 she married then...

The Rev. Sandra McCarroll was born to Geraldine and Max Yost in American Falls, Idaho,. She attended schools in Boise, Idaho, and the University of Idaho, Moscow, where she joined Kappa Kappa Gamma fraternity. She received her AB from the University of Chicago in English literature and her Master’s in American Studies at Union College, Schenectady, New York. In Schenectady and later in Fairfield, Connecticut, she was an active member of the Junior League in the...

Melvin Earling Olsen, of Boulder City, Nevada, passed away at home on September 5, 2021 at the age of 84. He was born on May 9, 1937 in Seattle, WA to George and Paula Olsen. He married Eileen Rose Mayer on August 27, 1994 in Bainbridge Island, WA. Mel worked as a sprinkler fitter in the Seattle area until retiring and living his dream of sailing the Pacific Ocean along the coast of Mexico with Eileen. They loved sailing, meeting new friends, and their many adventures together. After seven...