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February 13, 2012

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Obituaries

Photo: Adele poses backstage with her six awards at the 5
Grammy Awards struggle with honoring Whitney Houston
Sunday, February 12, 2012
By Nekesa Mumby Moody, Associated Press
Adele, who captured the world's heart with an album about a broken romance, emerged as the top winner at Sunday's Grammy Awards, winning six trophies including the prestigious trifecta of record, song and album of the year.
Howard Miller, prominent lawyer and 'true Las Vegas native,' dies at 68
Saturday, February 11, 2012
By Gregan Wingert
Howard Miller, a Las Vegas native who grew up riding his bicycle down Sixth Street in the 1950s and would later became a well-known attorney in the city, died Thursday night at age 68.
Muhammad Ali trainer Angelo Dundee dies at 90
Muhammad Ali trainer Angelo Dundee dies at 90
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Tim Dahlberg, Associated Press
Angelo Dundee, the brilliant motivator who worked the corner for Muhammad Ali in his greatest fights and willed Sugar Ray Leonard to victory in his biggest bout, died Wednesday in Tampa, Fla. He was 90.
Photo: Penn State coach Joe Paterno watches his football
Paterno not alone in passing soon after end of coaching career
Monday, January 23, 2012
By Ed Koch
With the death of Penn State coaching legend Joe Paterno on Sunday, nearly three months after he set the record for major college football victories with 409, we are reminded of other coaching greats who died weeks or months after coaching their final game.
Lorna Kesterson, Henderson's first female mayor, dies at 86
Lorna Kesterson, Henderson's first female mayor, dies at 86
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Family, friends remember former leader as community-minded woman
By Gregan Wingert
Lorna Kesterson, a former Henderson reporter and editor who later served on the city’s council before being elected its first female mayor, died early Monday at the age of 86.
Amonix CEO killed in plane crash in Pennsylvania
Amonix CEO killed in plane crash in Pennsylvania
Friday, December 23, 2011
By Steve Green
Amonix Inc., which has a North Las Vegas solar array manufacturing plant, on Friday said its CEO was killed in a plane crash in Pennsylvania on Thursday.
Gaming industry reporter Jeff Simpson, 51, dies after heart surgery
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Obituary:
By Richard N. Velotta
Jeff Simpson, one of the most respected reporters on the gaming industry, died Saturday of complications from emergency heart surgery. He was 51.
Photo: In this May 16, 1975, file photo, Muhammad Ali, ri
Ex-heavyweight contender Ron Lyle dies at 70
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Associated Press
Former heavyweight contender Ron Lyle, who fought Muhammad Ali for the title in 1975 and later battled George Foreman, has died in Denver at age 70.
Former assemblyman, judge Robert L. Schouweiler dies
Thursday, October 27, 2011
By Cy Ryan
Robert L. Schouweiler, a former assemblyman and district judge from Reno, has died after a short illness in La Costa, Calif. He was 84.
Photo: Raiders owner Al Davis greets a player in this und
Local man reflects on his time with Raiders owner Al Davis
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Greg Cava
Being a part of the Raiders had its benefits, especially for a kid just out of college. In the early '80s, Raiders owner Al Davis, who died Saturday at the age of 82, had decided to move the team to the Los Angeles Coliseum with visions of skyboxes and 95,000 sold out seats a game.
Photo: Raiders owner Al Davis cheers his team on in this
Renegade Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis dies at 82
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Josh Dubow, Associated Press
Al Davis was a rebel with a cause — "Just win, baby" he exhorted his beloved Oakland Raiders. And as the NFL well knows, he was also a rebel with a subpoena. Davis, who bucked league authority time and again and won three Super Bowl titles during his half-century in professional football, died Saturday. He was 82.
Businessman, community leader, Jewish activist lived life to fullest
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
ARNOLD SMITH: 1921-2011:
By Steve Kanigher
Arnold Smith viewed life energetically and optimistically, so much so that he took over planning from his daughters for his upcoming 90th birthday celebration even though he was seriously ill.
Photo: Terry Lanni interview in 2002.
Terry Lanni helped to shape gaming industry
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Obituary:
By Liz Benston
In an industry once known for crooks, toughs and juice, Terry Lanni — an unknown from a wealthy family in California — was recruited to bring legitimacy and professionalism to the casino business.
Photo: Fred Lewis-Nebot
Longtime TV and radio newsman Fred Lewis-Nebot dies
Thursday, June 16, 2011
By Steve Kanigher
Longtime former Las Vegas television and radio newsman Fred Lewis-Nebot, who also had a successful public relations career, died Tuesday at age 79.
Henderson pioneer Troy Bartlett, known for big heart, dies at 86
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
OBITUARY:
By Steve Kanigher
Troy Bartlett, one of Henderson’s pioneers, always lent a helping hand to individuals and families in need, whether it was for groceries, rent or college scholarships.

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