Obituaries

Geraldine Mae Appleton passed away August 13, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Gerry was born in Ely, Nevada January 27, 1931. In her youth, she lived 18 years in Ruth, Nevada, a small mining town where her father worked. She was the daughter of Karl William Booker and Anna Mae White Booker. During school she was a talented academic student and a clarinetist. Gerry played in the … [Read more...] about OBITUARY: Geraldine Mae Appleton

A Celebration of Life for Robert (Bob) Ream Sr. will be held August 21, 2026, At 5:00 p.m. at the Miners park (across the street from the New Ruth club building) in Ruth NV. Bob was a long time resident of Ruth and previous part owner/ operator of the New Ruth club with his late wife Linda Ream.Non alcoholic beverages and snacks will be provided. Bring your best stories … [Read more...] about CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Robert (Bob) Ream Sr.

John Andrew Puckett, 55, of Denver, Colorado, passed away July 26, 2026. John was born on May 31, 1971, in Rockingham, North Carolina, to Robert Thomas ("Tom") Puckett and June Lee Puckett. He attended Brigham Young University, where he furthered his education and prepared for a career dedicated to helping others. John had a deep love of music. From a young age, he was a … [Read more...] about OBITUARY: John Andrew Puckett

Beloved husband, father, and grandpa, Ronald Patrick Apodaca passed away peacefully at his home July 11, 2026. He was a man of quiet strength, boundless generosity, and deep devotion to his family. Born in Ely March 17, 1952 to George and Bernice Apodaca, Ron grew up in Central Ely surrounded by countless friends and family. He graduated from White Pine High School and attended … [Read more...] about OBITUARY: Ronald Patrick Apodaca

Mary Ann Schneider (née Strange), born September 30, 1939, in Ely, NV, to Robert Clyde Strange and Margaret Lillian (née Horton), passed away July 14, 2026, at the St. Camillus Memory Care home in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Mary attended White Pine County High School in Ely, NV, through her junior year, graduating high school at Our Lady of The Wasatch in Salt Lake City, UT. She … [Read more...] about OBITUARY: Mary Ann Schneider