Obituaries

Obituaries for the Las Vegas, NV Area

Gene A Stokes

Gene A Stokes

Mar 12, 2026

Gene Aurthur Stokes, 85, passed away March 12, 2026

He was Born in Fremont, Ohio, March 14, 1940

He served for 4 years (1959-1962) in the Navy as a

Sonarman and 20 years in the Air Force (1963-1979)

Teaching Electronic Counter measures as well as

Avionics.

He was in Vietnam (1967-1968) at which time he

was awarded “The Bronze Star Medal” for

Meritorious Service.

He is survived by wife...

Lois Yerger

Lois Yerger

Mar 8, 2026

Lois Yerger, 80, beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and devoted chaplain, was called to her eternal resting place on March 8, 2026.

Born on November 18, 1945, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, Lois was the daughter of Richard and Anne (Sterling) Batch and the youngest of four sisters: Donna, Sally, and Mary Lou. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and...

Clark Randall "Randy" Plentzas

Clark Randall "Randy" Plentzas

Feb 24, 2026

We are sad to announce that Clark Randall “Randy” Plentzas left this earth on February 24, 2026, at the age of 63 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Randy had a 33-year career as a well-respected California workers’ compensation attorney. He was a caring and dedicated advocate for injured workers, who greatly appreciated not only his...

Anthony Micheal Milinchuk

Anthony Micheal Milinchuk

Feb 18, 2026

Anthony Micheal Milinchuk, age 27, passed away on February 18, 2026. He was born on July 3, 1998, and brought light, laughter, and love into the lives of everyone who knew him.



Anthony was deeply loved as a son, a brother, and a friend. He shared a special and unbreakable bond with his mother, Tracy, built on love, laughter, and countless...

Donna Lee Walker

Donna Lee Walker

Feb 18, 2026

Donna L. Walker, 67, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away suddenly on February 18, 2026.

Donna was born on December 5, 1958, in Waterville, Maine, the daughter of the late Carole L. Reilly and Lee G. Oberparleiter.

Donna was known for her spunk, vibrant personality, kindness, and deep dedication to her family and friends. She had a warm and giving heart and...

Wallace Vee Gutzmer

Wallace Vee Gutzmer

Feb 18, 2026

Wallace Vee Gutzmer, age 60, of Las Vegas, Nevada, went home to be with Jesus on February 18, 2026.

Wally was born on December 30, 1965, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Wallace and Judi Gutzmer. He was baptized into the family of God in January 1966 at Zion Lutheran Church in Rapid City. He was confirmed in his Christian faith...

Kevin Joseph Thorn

Kevin Joseph Thorn

Feb 15, 2026

Kevin Joseph Thorn, age 57, passed away on February 15, 2026. Born on December 31, 1968, in Passaic, New Jersey, Kevin grew up in Fairfield, Montana, where he developed the strong character that would define his life. He earned his nursing degree from Montana State University immediately after high school and went on to graduate from the University of North...

Shakonda S Walker

Shakonda S Walker

Jan 27, 2026

Our Beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother, Godmother, Aunt and Friend 

Shakonda Sherriee Walker was born in Los Angeles, California, at Kaiser Permanente Hospital on Sunset Boulevard to Alfredo and Patricia Walker. From the very beginning, she lived her life with strength, joy, and purpose. 

She attended school in Los Angeles and graduated from Inglewood High School as a member of the Class of...

Nicki Johnson

Nicki Johnson

Jan 26, 2026

Lynnette Nicole “Nicki” Johnson, 55, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, following complications from heart failure.



Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Nicki spent the first 44 years of her life in the city that shaped her before making her home in Las Vegas for the past 11 years.



She was a devoted mother to her two...

Hyung Jin Kim

Hyung Jin Kim

Jan 14, 2026

Hyung Jin Kim, age 42, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Hyung was a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Driven by a deep passion for the culinary arts, he worked as a chef at restaurants and convention centers across MGM properties. Later in his career, he transitioned into a...

Paul Julian Love Jr

Paul Julian Love Jr

Jan 9, 2026

Paul J. Love, Jr., 63, passed away on January 9, 2026, in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

Paul, known as “Lovey” to close family and friends, was born in San Diego, California, to Paul J. Love, Sr. and Lillian Love on January 28, 1962.

Over the next few years, his family moved to Michigan, and expanded to include twin brothers — Jeffery and...