Obituaries
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Daniel Alexander Contave
Aug 23, 2025
Daniel Alexander Contave-Hych (Cantave) was born on July 23, 1994, at Sunrise Hospital in Nevada to Carline Cantave and Gregory Hych. He was a parishioner at Grace Community Church most of his childhood and teen years. Daniel attended Pat Diskin Elementary School and Cashman and Grant Sawyer Middle Schools. He went on to Ed W. Clark High School, where he...
Douglas Leroy Williams Jr
Aug 17, 2025
Douglas Leroy Williams Jr., a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend, and dedicated U.S. Army veteran. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Douglas, better known as “DJ” entered this world on July 23, 1981, and gained his wings on August 17, 2025. He lived a life of service, courage, and honor.
Dj excelled at anything he put his mind too....
Nakesha Williams
Sep 5, 2025
On Sunday, April 1, 1973, in Yonkers, New York, a quiet but powerful spirit came into the world, Nakesha (Turner) Williams. On September 5, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, she peacefully departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love and loyalty.
She was the beloved daughter of William "Foster" Turner and Sylvia Hines, and the cherished sister of LaChon Turner...