Obituaries for December 28, 2004

Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004 | 8:33 a.m.

Keith Vincente Burr

Keith Vincente Burr, 80, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. He was born March 1, 1924, in Michigan. A resident for eight years, he was a home improvements salesman and Marine Corps veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Marietta; two sons, Steven Keith Burr and Jeffery Vincente Burr; one daughter, Nicolette Merri Hamel; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be one hour prior to a 5 p.m. service Wednesday in Green Valley Baptist Church, 270 N. Valle Verde Drive, Henderson. Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North is handling arrangements.

The family suggests donations to Green Valley Baptist Church, 270 N. Valle Verde Drive, Henderson, NV 89074.

Emily E. Campbell

Emily E. Campbell, 90, of Henderson died Saturday in a local care center. She was born June 19, 1914, in Williamsport, Pa. A resident for 25 years, she was a retired weaver and a member of the order of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by three sons, William Brooks of Henderson, George Sheets of Nassua, N.Y., and Mike Sheets of Lexington, Ky.; three sisters, Doris Borget of Williamsport, Ruth Beech of Cogan Station, Pa., and Connie Buscher of Philidelphia; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson handled arrangements.

Robert D. Enyard Sr.

Robert D. Enyard Sr., 63, of Henderson died Thursday in a local hospital. He was born April 2, 1941, in Glasgow, Miss. A resident for two years, he was a retired Air Force technical sergeant and a Vietnam War veteran.

He is survived by two daughters, Wilma Enyard and Evelyn Enyard-Rucker, both of Henderson; two sons, Robert Enyard Jr. of Newton, Kan., and Jermaine Logan of Miami; his mother, Delores Enyard of Glasgow; three sisters, Barbara Vance and Marion Davis, both of Detroit, and Marilyn Hunter of Chicago; seven brothers, David Enyard of Atlanta, Joel Enyard of Detroit, Howard Enyard of Tennessee, Greg Enyard and Jeff Enyard, both of Glasgow, Gary Enyard of Kansas City, Mo., and Rick Enyard of Columbia, Mo.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson handled arrangements.

Diane Marie Harris

Diane Marie Harris, 49, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in a local hospital. She was born Nov. 2, 1955, in Las Vegas. A lifelong resident, she was a custodian.

She is survived by one daughter, Ebony Harris, one son, Jason Damon Harris, one sister, Donna Marie Givens, and one brother, Charles Edward Primm, all of Las Vegas; and four grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 3-7 p.m. today in Affordable Cremation and Burial Service, 2457 N. Decatur Blvd. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Mountaintop Faith Ministries, 2850 S. Lindell Road. Burial to follow in Palm Memorial Park Downtown.

Keith Levinson

Keith Levinson, 47, of Henderson died Dec. 21 in a local hospital. He was born Nov. 25, 1957, in Las Vegas. A resident for 25 years, he was a bartender.

He is survived by one sister, Lisa Levinson-Oestry of Henderson.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave.

The family suggests donations to the American Lung Association, 3375 Glen Ave., No. 7, Las Vegas, NV 89121.

Ann Linnehan

Ann Linnehan, 77, of Henderson died Saturday in a local care center. She was born Sept. 20, 1927, in Norwalk, Conn. A resident for 16 years, she was a retired bookeeper.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph H.; one son, Joseph W. Linnehan of Las Vegas; four daughters, Karen Linscott, Grace DePreist, Anne Cates and Alison Lewis, all of Simi Valley, Calif.; and nine grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 5-7 p.m. today and 11 a.m. until a 1 p.m. Service Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Graveside services will be 9:20 a.m. Thursday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City.

The family suggests donations to the Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4141 S. Swenson St., Las Vegas, NV 89119.

Randy 'Regan' Marks

Randy "Regan" Marks, 59, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. She was born Jan. 7, 1945, in Fort Knox, Ky. A resident for 30 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Michael; one son, Richard Landig of Las Vegas; one sister, Veronica Fields of Indiana; and two grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St.

Daniel Ward Mortell

Daniel Ward Mortell, 55, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local hospital. He was born Jan. 15, 1949, in Los Angeles. A resident for eight years, he was a bus driver.

He is survived by his wife, J. Carlene; two daughters, Crystal B. Mortell of Las Vegas and Patricia R.M. Lands of North Las Vegas; his parents, Darlene L. and Daniel F. Mortell of La Mirada, Calif.; one sister, Danna L. Hulse of La Palma, Calif.; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave.

The family suggests donations to your choice of obesity research and smoking prevention charities.

Marina J. Nelson

Marina J. Nelson, 67, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. She was born Oct. 28, 1937, in Nova Scotia. A resident for 28 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by one daughter, Sharlene Schencke of Las Vegas; one brother, George Atkinson, and one sister, Kay Nickerson, both of Canada; and two grandchildren.

Affordable Cremation and Burial Service, 2457 N. Decatur Blvd. is handling arrangements.

Robert Palm Sr.

Robert Palm Sr., 83, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local hospital. He was born Sept. 10, 1921, in Morton, Miss. A resident for 50 years, he was a retired landscaper, World War II Army veteran and a member of the Masons.

He is survived by three sons, Robert Palm Jr., Larry D. Palm and Orlando Palm; five daughters, Arsola Nuby, Jessie Hymes, Diretha Bakari, Cherry K. Washington and Yvette M. Kennedy, all of Las Vegas; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St., handled arrangements.

Faye Sherman

Faye Sherman, 96, of Henderson died Saturday in Henderson. She was born Oct. 21, 1908, in Brooklyn, N.Y. A resident for eight years, she was a retired admissions clerk, a member of B'nai B'rith Women, the Order of the Eastern Star, aids of Mount Sinai, City of Hope and Thalians of Mount Sinai.

She is survived by one son, Ronald Sherman of Henderson.

Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in King David Chapel, 2697 E. Eldorado Lane.

The family suggests contributions to the donor's favorite charity.

Louise P. Stewart

Louise P. Stewart, 70, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local hospital. She was born April 7, 1934, in Canton, Miss. A resident for 44 years, she was a retired nurse.

She is survived by seven daughters, Martha Stewart, Edna Stewart, Emily Stewart, Betty Jean Stewart, Pamala Stewart, Juanita Stewart and Brenda Lee Stewart, and three sons, Johnny Stewart, Tony Stewart and Willie Stewart, all of Las Vegas; 27 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St. Services will be noon Thursday in Palm Chapel. Burial will be in Palm Valley View Cemetery.

George L. Stillings Sr.

George L. Stillings Sr., 85, of Las Vegas died Sunday in Las Vegas. He born April 3, 1919, in North Dakota. A resident for 43 years, he was a hotel executive and a World War II Navy veteran.

He is survived by one son, George L. Stillings Jr. of Henderson; two daughters, Nancy Hart of Sacramento and Robin Stillings Raiford of Irving, Texas; one brother, Roy Stillings of Chula Vista, Calif.; three sisters, Fern Harris of Wasilla, Alaska, Lois Fisher of Las Vegas and Ruth Lampert of Makoti, N.D.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 5-7 p.m. today in Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Services will be in Oceanside, Calif.

The family suggests contributions to the donor's favorite charity.

Doris Louise Thaxton

Doris Louise Thaxton, 62, of Pahrump died Wednesday in Las Vegas. She was born Jan. 10, 1942, in Memphis, Tenn. A resident for two years, she was a homemaker. She lived in Henderson for 35 years before moving to Pahrump.

She is survived by her husband of 37 years, George; one daughter, Tammie Gisi of Las Vegas; two sons, George Thaxton Jr. of Pahrump and Steven Thaxton of Las Vegas; and eight grandchildren.

A funeral service will be 1:20 p.m. Thursday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City. Boulder City Family Mortuary, 833 Nevada Way, Suite 1, Boulder City, NV 89005 is handling arrangements.

The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 1325 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119.

Lamar 'Hot Dog' Thomas

Lamar "Hot Dog" Thomas, 61, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in a local hospital. He was born April 29, 1943, in Greenville, Texas. A resident for 24 years, he was a retired Air Force technical sergeant and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He is survived by two daughters, Kimberly A. Lewis of San Angelo, Texas, and Deidre la Shawn Thomas of Las Vegas; one son, Damion la Mar Thomas of Las Vegas; one stepdaughter, Evette James of Las Vegas; three brothers, Jimmy Thomas of Fort Worth, Texas, Earl Thomas and Mike Thomas, both of Houston; two sisters, Cecila Thomas Barr of Greenville and Glenda Sue Venters of Dallas; and six grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 2-7 p.m. today in Thomas and Jones Funeral Home, 310 Foremaster Lane. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 316 Madison Ave. Burial will be private.

Kathryn Weingart

Kathryn Weingart, 80, of Las Vegas died Thursday in Las Vegas. She was born July 11, 1924, in Pennsylvania. A longtime resident, she was a waitress.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Harris; one daughter, Marcia Charbonneau of Las Vegas; two sisters, Anna Romanic and Helen Crayosky, both of Pennsylvania; and three grandchildren.

Visitation will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday in Memory Garden Chapel, 7251 W. Lone Mountain, followed by graveside services in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North is handling arrangements.

Bradford Kent 'Brad' Williams

Bradford Kent "Brad" Williams, 66, of Henderson died Dec. 20. He was born May 3, 1938, in San Jose, Calif. A resident for 12 years, he was a biologist, Navy veteran and a member of the Machinists and Aerospace Workers of America.

He is survived by his wife, Christine Sawyer; one stepdaughter, Michelle Adams of Carson City; one stepson, James Lewis of Sacramento; and two step grandchildren.

Services will be in April. Burial will be at a later date. Sunrise Cremation & Burial Society, 745 W. Sunset Road, No. 5, Henderson, NV 89015 is handling arrangements.

The family suggests donations to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 28369, Las Vegas, NV 89126.

Rollo Wright

Rollo Wright, 90, of Henderson died Saturday in local care center. He was born March 12, 1914, in Harding, Ill. A resident for 18 years, he was a retired meat inspector for the Department of Agriculture, a World War II Army veteran, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Post 40 in Henderson and American Legion Post 318 in Morton, Ill.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; two sons, Randy Wright of Henderson and Roger Wright of Las Vegas; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. Graveside services will be noon Thursday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Chapel, Boulder City.