All Obituaries

Kay Lear passed away at home on the ranch in Currie on April 15, 2024, of natural causes. He was 84. Kay was born in Elko, Nevada on July 21, 1939, to Bill and Louise Lear. He started school in Ruby Valley, where he rode to school horseback along with his older brother Kitt. Over the years the family lived in a number of ranching communities, including Lee and Jiggs, Starr Valley, Ruby Valley, and Riddle, Idaho. Kay worked on other ranches as a young man, as well as with the family. Kay...

Thomas “Tom” William Hatch February 22, 1940 - April 10, 2024 Thomas William Hatch of Spring Creek, Nevada passed away April 10, 2024, unexpectedly.  Tom was born in Driggs, Idaho on February 22, 1940, to Joseph and Della Hatch. Tom married the love of his life July 23, 1959. Together they lived in many different places around Idaho, Montana, and Nevada. For the past 31 years Tom has called Elko, Nevada his home.  Tom is preceded in death by his wife Karen, his...

Jeffery Allen Rogers, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on April 18, 2024, in Elko, Nevada, at the age of 59. Jeffery was born on January 3, 1965, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, to the late Jerald Rogers and Myrna Pate. Jeffery, known to his loved ones as Jeff, was a man of great loyalty and compassion. He served 8 1/2 years in the Air Force and continued his service as a civilian at Hill Airforce Base until his retirement in 2019. Jeff found joy in sharing...

Clint Allen Newton, born February 5, 1979, in Casper, Wyoming, moved to Spring Creek, Nevada, to spend time with his family and pursue his goals. A loving son, brother, uncle, father and friend, taken from us too soon in a tragic automobile accident on April 25, 2024, at 7:28 p.m., is survived by his parents (Marla and Garald Cox of Spring Creek, NV) brothers (Michael Newton of Kyle, TX, and Jeremy Brown of Casper, WY), sister (Amanda Hoard of Spring Creek, NV), and his son and daughter...

Joseph “Speedy” Albert Gonzales, Jr. Our loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather was called to the lord on Monday, April 8, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born September 9, 1948, to Joseph and Clara Gonzales, and was a Vietnam veteran with the United States Marine Corps. After serving his country, he returned to Elko, Nevada, and married Carol Romero on August 22, 1970. Together, they had two sons, Kenny and Matt. He remained in Elko most of his life...

Sylvia Rottmund Duval age 72, of Wells, NV, passed away peacefully in Salt Lake City, UT on April 1st surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Würzburg, Germany Sylvia came to the United States in 1976 with her three young sons at the age of 23. Sylvia continued to bless her family with her heritage and her German cooking throughout her years.  In 1985, Sylvia moved to Wells, Nevada where she met Dick and immediately fell in love. They went on to be married for 30 years and combined...

Phillip lost his battle with cancer on March 12, 2024. He was born to Townsend Crosby (T.C.) and Clydene Robb Allen on August 26, 1958, in Lander, Wyoming. His lifelong love of horses and the outdoors led him to begin working for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) in Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains at the age of 15. Besides horses, Phil had a passion for skiing. He was a member of the Lander Valley ski team and later taught his own children to ski. Phil also had a love for...

Jerry Franklin Windous, 84, of Wildhorse, NV, passed away on March 17, 2024, in Elko. He was born on August 17, 1939, in Ely, Nevada, to Udell and Nellie Mae Windous. As a young man, Jerry served in the National Guard as a 1st Lieutenant for 6 years. He also pursued his passion for the great outdoors by majoring in Wildlife Management at Utah State. Jerry's career spanned various roles, from working at Kennicott Copper as a diesel mechanic to being a game warden for the Nevada Division...

On March 28, 2024, Steven Lee Gillespie, better known as Dad/Grandpa/Papa, took his place in the Happy Hunting Grounds in the Sky. Steve was a quirky guy who left an impression on all he met. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing with his grandkids, and enjoyed wood-crafting and home improvement projects. He never shied from a project thrown at him by his daughters and loved doing things for others. He is preceded in death by his parents, Okey and Barbara Gillespie, and is survived by...

Roy Earl Elsner was born January 31, 1959, in Boise ID to Earl and Marygrace Elsner. He took his final ride to heaven on February 29, 2024.  Living the cowboy life, Roy traveled with his family through Nevada and Idaho. This was only the beginning of Roy creating fast friends all over the country. He never let go of a friend, ready to greet them with a warm smile, and an oddly specific anecdote from their past. He attended multiple high schools, eventually graduating at Minidoka High...