David Gray

A memorial service for David M. Gray of Amargosa Valley, who died Jan. 21, 2007, at U.M.C., Las Vegas due to complications of bladder cancer surgery, will be announced at a later date.

Born Jan. 5, 1955, in Chattanooga, Tenn., David grew up in Las Vegas, attending Western High School. For the past 20 years, he resided in Death Valley Junction, Pahrump, and Amargosa Valley.

David worked for many years at the Amargosa Hotel and Opera House, and for the past several years, at Franklin Lake Mining Co. in Amargosa.

His wife of 27 years, Teresa Ann Gray; daughter Laura J. Gray of Furnace Creek; son Edward (Kelli) A. Gray of Tucson, Ariz.; brother John D. Gray of Moreland, Ga.; granddaughters Lexia, Kaelyn and Shelby Gray, all of Tucson; nephew Jonathan Gray of Georgia; aunts Sandi Wangsness and Joyce Nolte of Reno; Lynn DeLille of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; numerous cousins and many, many dear friends survive him.

His mother, Lora Rice Novak; stepfather Edward Novak; father J.D. Gray of Pisgah, Ala.; grandparents John and Stella Rice of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and his beloved dog Lucky preceded him in death.

The family would like to thank all the many friends who stood by David and helped care for him during this very trying time. Howard, Dewayne, John, Todd, Roger, Karen, Josh, Adrienne, all of you who helped and loved him. A special thanks to Uncle Ed.

Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society (702-382-1000), 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas, handled the arrangements. (01/21/07)

Ronald Parks

Ronald James Parks, 64, of Pahrump, died Jan. 16, 2007, after a brief illness.

He was a longtime resident of Pahrump, coming here over 30 years ago.

His daughter Tammy Parks of Indiana; brother Tim Jones of Houston, Texas; and sister Sally Moyer of Ocala, Fla., survive him.

Mr. Parks will be laid to rest at Bunker's Mortuary. (01/16/07)

Ronald Ayers

A memorial service for Ronald L. Ayers, 71, who died Dec. 30, 2006, in Las Vegas, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Terrible's Lakeside.

He was born Sept. 15, 1935, in San Diego, Calif. He was a three-year resident of Pahrump.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He later retired from Northrup Aero.

His brother Charles N. Ayers of Santee, Calif.; and sisters Clara Murphy and Mary Julian of Spring Valley, Calif., survive him.

"Smooth Sailing our Brother." (12/30/06)

Tiffany Langston

A memorial service for Tiffany Mary Langston, 23, who died Jan. 2, 2007, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, on Wilson and West Roads.

Bishop Garth Oakey of the Homestead Ward will conduct the service, with several family members contributing highlights and interesting experiences they shared in Tiffany Mary's unique life.

All are invited to join her family and friends as they bid farewell to one very special young lady. (01/02/07)

Terrance Mackenzie

A memorial service for Terrance G. Mackenzie, 38, who died Jan. 22, 2007, in Pahrump, will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 31 at Pahrump Family Mortuary.

He was born March 18, 1968, in Bath, Maine. He was a two-year resident of Pahrump, coming from Idaho.

He served in the U.S. Air Force. He later worked as a dental lab technician at Desert View Dental in Pahrump.

He was a member of the Masons.

His father Thomas Mackenzie of Pahrump; brother Timothy Mackenzie of Florida; sisters Tina Jacovino and Traci Sochan, both of Connecticut; aunt and uncle Greg and Jacy Haynes of Colorado; and many friends and loved ones survive him.

His mother, grandfather and grandmother preceded him in death. (01/22/07)