Obituaries

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Joseph Harden

Joseph Harden

Apr 10, 2023

  Joseph Delayno Harden born in Las Vegas Nevada on October 2, 1964 to Jerry DeanHarden and Robert Robinson, who both preceded him in death. Joey, which was whatHis family called him, attended Chaparral High School here in Las Vegas. He was knownfor being an entrepreneur in his community and loved to write rap songs and sing. Family and friends...

Leo Lamar Williams

Leo Lamar Williams

Apr 8, 2023

 

Leo Lamar Williams was born January 31, 1986, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Leo Austin and Doris Williams.

Leo was a lifelong resident of Las Vegas.

Leo is joining his maternal grandparents, Willie and Dorothy Mae Williams, paternal grandmother Magdalene Austin, who preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his loving memories: His Mother, Doris Williams; Father Leo...

Ulus Henry Jr.

Ulus Henry Jr.

Apr 1, 2023

Ulus Henry Jr. was born on December 14, 1943, to the late Birder Knox and UlusHenry Sr. To this union nine children were born. Ulus moved to Las Vegas at an earlyage where he attended Las Vegas high school and pursued a career in trucking.Ulus Henry worked at the test site as a truck driver. He also was a interstate...

Rosie Mary Lewis

Rosie Mary Lewis

Mar 25, 2023

Rosie Mary Lewis was born September 3, 1953, to Willie Hayes and Rosie Mary Davis.She received her education at Western High School. Rosie enjoyed her life and familyand would have wanted us to celebrate her life with smiles, laughter, and jokes. Duringher life she worked as a CNA and caregiver. She fought long and hard and stayedstrong through it all....

Walter Kirkland Jr.

Walter Kirkland Jr.

Mar 25, 2023

Walter Kirkland Jr. was born on July 4, 1936, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, the fifth of nine children born to Walter and Rosa Lee Kirkland. On March 25, 2023, Walter peacefully passed on at the age of 86, in Henderson, Nevada, surrounded by his loved ones. Walter thoroughly enjoyed life and absolutely adored his family. He will be greatly missed.

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Ryan Michael Taylor

Ryan Michael Taylor

Mar 21, 2023

Ryan Michael Taylor was born on May 26, 1986, in Las Vegas, NV where he made his home and built his life. He was tragically taken on March 21, 2023. 

Ryan attended Rancho High School, UNR, CSN and UNLV.  He found his passion helping and working with others in the recovery community through his employment with Solutions Recovery, Desert Hope...

Cornelius Jay Gory

Cornelius Jay Gory

Mar 21, 2023

Cornelius Jay Gory was born October 8, 1959, in Los Angeles, California to Ella Mae and Tommy Lee Gory. He was the twelfth of fourteen children. He attended 74th Street Elementary School, Horace Mann Junior High, and graduated from Crenshaw High in 1977.

Upon graduating from high school, Cornelius followed in his brother’s footsteps and pursued his career in cooking...

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