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Charles Knight
A memorial service for Charles Edward "Chuck" Knight, 72, who passed away July 24, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Pahrump Moose Lodge, Second and Center streets.
He was born in Vallejo, Calif., on Nov. 19, 1932 to Horace Knight and Dorothy Van Val Kingburg, who raised him in various communities throughout California and Oregon.
In August 1950, he married
Beverly J. Moore of Grants Pass, Ore., with whom he had three daughters.
Chuck spent his early years in the Los Angeles, Calif., area working for Arden Farms Dairy as a milkman and various other jobs.
In 1961 he moved his family from Santa Rosa, Calif., to Seldovia, Alaska, after purchasing H.S. Young Mercantile. After the 1964 Alaska earthquake, he was instrumental in the reconstruction effort for the City of Seldovia and he built Bayview Mercantile.
During his time in Seldovia he served as a city council member, mayor, Kenai Borough Assembly Representative, and member and president of the Chamber of Commerce.
After selling his store in Seldovia, he worked for 10 years as a teamster in the oil fields in Prudoe Bay, Alaska, during the oil pipeline years. After retiring in 1983 he drove a cab in Anchorage on and off until moving to Pahrump.
Chuck met Laurie Worden in Anchorage on April Fools Day in 1979. They were in Alaska until March 1992, when they moved to Pahrump. A few weeks later they filed an application to operate Pahrump Valley Taxi and in December 1992, they began the service. It was the first and only cab business in the valley.
The couple married
in December 1993.
In 1999 they added Classy Lady Limo, the only limousine service in Nye County, to their growing business. They were the sole owners for 11-1/2 years until 2003, when they sold the business due to Chuck's failing health.
Chuck loved roses, other flowers and nature. His family described him as "one-of-a-kind, always had a super great smile, a kindness that was unmatched and a love for life and people."
He lived a very full life and once stated, "I didn't miss much in life, I did pretty much a little of everything." He will be missed and remembered by all those who knew and loved him.
His wife Laurie Knight of Pahrump; brother Ron (Mary) Knight of Grants Pass, Ore.; two half-sisters Carol and Jeannie of California; daughters Chris Woodward of Grants Pass, Cathy (John) Seville of Burlington, Wash., and Cindy (Tim) Callahan of Mt. Vernon, Wash.; three grandchildren, Melissa (Giuseppe) of San Diego, Calif., MaiLani Kaililauu and James Woodford of Grants Pass; great grandson Cameron; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and stepchildren survive him.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice, 1480 E. Calvada Blvd., Pahrump 89048. (7/24/05)
Cora George
Cora Jean George, 69, passed away July 20 in Pahrump. Memorial services were held July 25 at Neptune Society of Nye County with Pastor Paul Jordan presiding.
She was born April 2, 1936 in Pennsylvania to Syd Clark and Nellie Midelton.
She was in the Red Hat Society and an avid bingo player.
Her sons Dean of Pahrump, Larry of Alvin, Texas and Terry of Hitchcock, Texas; brother Sidney Clark; niece Dina Clark; nephew Alan Clark; grandchildren Jessica, Clint, Elizabeth, Jeremy, Christopher, Samuel, Alexis and Seth; and great grandchildren Breanna, Damon, Ryan and Travin survive her.
Neptune Society of Nye County handled the arrangements. (7/20/05)
Earl McGhee
A celebration of life for Earl Buck McGhee, 78, who passed away May 30 in Fresno, Calif., will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Longstreet Hotel in Amargosa. Burial will follow at the Amargosa Desert Memorial cemetery, with Pastor Paul Jordan presiding.
He was born May 30, 1927 in San Bernardino, Calif., to John and Katie McGhee.
He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and Coast Guard and worked most of his life as an ironworker.
He moved to Amargosa in 1981, coming from Carson, Calif.
He was a member of the VFW, Masons, Foresters and the American Legion.
His son Bartley of Westminster, Calif.; daughter Vicky Johnson of Fresno, Calif.; sister Virginia Joyner of Missouri; niece Sharon Kelly; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and his dog Gidget, survive him.
His parents John and Katie, wife Victoria, brother Melburn and sister Laura preceded him in death.
Neptune Society of Nye County handled the arrangements. (5/30/05)
Paul H. Moorleghem
Paul Henry Mooreghem, 77, passed away July 20 in Pahrump.
He was born Nov. 18, 1927 in Michigan to Leopold and Madaline Moorleghem.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a retired sheet metal worker.
His son Lawrence Moorleghem of North Las Vegas; daughter Edwina Ouellette; and sister Ann Smokoski survive him.
His son Paul Matthew Moorleghem preceded him in death on July 16, 2005.
Neptune Society of Nye County handled the arrangements. (7/20/05)
Carol Bertolino
Services for Carol Evelyn Wilson Bertolino, 81, who passed away July 31, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Neptune Society of Nye County on Buol Road. There will be a short viewing preceding the service and burial will follow immediately after the service at Chief Tecopa cemetery.
She was born Jan. 22, 1924 in Savannah, Mo., to Clarence and Daisy May (Rogers) Wilson. She grew up in the Savannah area and in 1942 she graduated from Rosendale High School where she was active in athletic programs.
In 1943 she moved to Nevada where she married
and had two children. She lived in the Tonopah area for 27 years. The majority of those years she lived on the Peavine Ranches in Smoky Valley where she raised her family. She resided in Pahrump for the past 24 years.
She was an avid, above-average bowler and was in numerous leagues in Las Vegas and Pahrump. She loved to paint and entered many of her paintings in the Pahrump Harvest (Fall) Festival winning various ribbons. Her family was always the most important thing in her life and she looked forward to visits from her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Her daughter Gloria (Robert) Patchin of Pahrump; son Charles (Sandy) Bertolino of Tonopah; brother Dale "Gene" (Jonelle) Wilson of Savannah, Mo.; sister-in-law Barbara Wilson of Gabbs; granddaughters Susan (John) Toomer and Nancy (Joseph) Cratty of Pahrump, Heidi Bertolino of Tonopah and Wendy Bertolino of Las Vegas; and seven great grandchildren, all of Pahrump, survive her.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pahrump Community Library.
Neptune Society of Nye County handled the arrangements. (7/31/05)
Anthony Perry
Private family services for Quartermaster Anthony J. Perry Sr., 80, who passed away Oct. 31 in Las Vegas, will be held in Providence, R.I.
He was born July 2, 1925 in Providence. He settled in Pahrump after retirement from military service in 1990.
He spent 50 years of his life at sea as a member of the U.S. Navy and Merchant Marines. He had just completed building a 320 ft x 100 ft x 6 ft wall around his property and had plans to make even more improvements before becoming ill a month ago.
His son Anthony J. Perry Jr., of Ridgecrest, Calif.; daughter Elizabeth M. Perry of Pahrump; Daughter Cindy P. Maynor of Pensacola, Fla.; Brenda L. Perry of Lincolnton, N.C.; six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren survive him. (10/31/05)
Bryan Semore
Bryan David Semore, 18, passed away Oct. 2 in Chico, Calif.
He was born Oct. 30, 1986 in Las Vegas. He was a resident of Amargosa Valley and attended Amargosa Valley Elementary School before moving to Winnemucca and then to Oroville, Calif.
He was a 2005 graduate of Oroville High School and was employed as an apprentice with Dan D. Electric. He enjoyed playing football, playing his guitar, camping, boating, fishing and just being with his family and friends.
He was loved by many family and friends and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
His parents, Dinah Semore of Amargosa Valley and David Semore of Oroville; sister Kathleen Semore; brother Dustin Semore; grandparents Marion 'Mel' and Leticia Fowler of Farmington, N.M.; great grandfather Milton 'Pete' Fowler of Farmington; Irene Price and Brent Mathewson of Amargosa Valley; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins survive him.
His grandparents Walter and Ruth Semore preceded him in death. (10/02/05)
Susan Redling
Private family services will be held for Susan H. Redling, 50, who passed away Nov. 8 in Las Vegas.
She was born July 29, 1955 in Forks, Wash. She was a homemaker in Pahrump for the last 10 years.
Her husband Tony Redling of Pahrump survives her.
Affordable Cremation & Burial Service in Las Vegas handled the arrangements. (11/08/05)
Jeane Santovito
Services for Jeane Ruth Santovito, 88, who passed away Nov. 8, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Legacy Vineyard, 3200 Soaring Gulls in Las Vegas.
She was born Sept. 17, 1943.
Her son Angelo Santovito; daughters Giovana Santovito Carducci and Maria Cram; nine grandchildren; and one great grandchild survive her.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Legacy Vineyard building fund. (11/08/05)
Shirley Maddox
Services are pending for Shirley Dean Maddox, 69, who passed away Nov. 8 in Las Vegas.
She was born April 7, 1936 in Kentucky. She was a 13-year resident of Pahrump, coming from Texas.
Her sons Kenneth C. (Martha) Maddox II of Arizona, and Bradley and Rodney Maddox, both of Pahrump; daughters Robin Foss of Pahrump and Allison (Michael) Burch of Texas; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren survive her.
Her husband preceded her in death.
Pahrump Family Mortuary handled the arrangements. (11/08/05)
Ronald Boyer
A private family service will be held for Ronald C. Boyer, 72, who passed away Nov. 7 in Pahrump.
He was born Nov. 10, 1932 in Missouri. He was a 20-year resident of Pahrump, coming from Las Vegas. He worked as a welder.
His wife Alice M. Boyer of Pahrump; son Bruce Kasden of Oklahoma; daughters Mary C. Rittersdorf and Linda M. Boyer, both of Pahrump; eight grandchildren; and one great grandchild survive him.
Pahrump Family Mortuary handled the arrangements. (11/07/05)
