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VADM Robert “Rocky” Johnson Spane, a long-time resident of Coronado, died of complications from Parkinson’s disease on November 23, 2025. He was 85 years old.Born and raised in Ely, Nevada, Spane was educated at the United States Naval Academy, the Naval Postgraduate School, and the Navy Nuclear Power Program.Designated a Navy Aviator in 1963, Spane flew A-4’s, A-7’s, and … [Read more...] about Robert J Spane
Obituaries
David Lawrence Simons (1955–2026)
David “Dave” Simons passed away January 6, 2026 in Gering, Nebraska. Born in Los Angeles, California, he later immigrated to Canada with his family, where he married and helped raise his two children. In 2004, Dave returned to the United States to be closer to his parents , Joan and Lester Simons in Ely, Nevada, where he spent the next 20 years building another life, with … [Read more...] about David Lawrence Simons (1955–2026)
Toni Lynne O’Flaherty
Toni Lynne O’Flaherty passed away peacefully January 4, 2026. She was born December 3, 1946, in Caliente, Nevada, and grew up in Ely, Nevada, where she graduated from high school. In November 1965, Toni married her high school love, Robert “Bob” O’Flaherty, in Las Vegas. There, they began their family, and Toni worked for the Las Vegas Convention Center, where she took great … [Read more...] about Toni Lynne O’Flaherty
June Anderson Sexton
June Anderson Sexton passed away on December 22, 2025 at the age of 99 from natural causes. She is survived by her sons: Ronald Sexton of Orem, Utah, Danny Sexton of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Adele Sexton of Murray, Utah. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, more than 10 great grandchildren and more than 10 great- great grandchildren. Preceding her death was her … [Read more...] about June Anderson Sexton
Gary Miles Cloyd Jr.
Gary Miles Cloyd Jr., passed away August 20, 2025. He was born March 23, 1964 to parents Gary Miles Cloyd, Sr. and Mary Jane Cloyd. Gary spent most of his life in the Nevada mining industry, and over the road trucking. He was an avid outdoorsman with a love for boating, fishing and hunting. Gary is survived by his wife Rochelle Smith; daughter Miaja Cloyd; grandson … [Read more...] about Gary Miles Cloyd Jr.