Douglas Sunderland

Douglas Leroy Sunderland 52, passed away at home on Sept. 22, 2007.

He was born July, 15, 1956 in Inglewood, Colo. and was a resident of Pahrump for four years.

He was a construction worker.

His nieces Alexa, Kathleen, Chelsea, Brooke, Christina and Abigail; nephew Daniel; brother Robert Eugene (Debra) Lorenz Sunderland and sister Carolyn Ann Baines Davis survive him.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ernie and Billie (F. L.) Sunderland

A memorial service will be at 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28 at Oasis Outreach, 1061 E. Second Street, #A. (09/22/07)

Peter Provost

Peter Provost, 69, passed away Sept. 22, 2007 in Pahrump.

He was born Feb. 11, 1938 in Louisiana and was a 14 year resident of Pahrump, having come from Reno.

Provost was a member of the VFW, a Navy veteran and of the Protestant faith. He was the manager of the bowling alley.

His daughters Lora Provost of Arizona and Carol Hernandez of California; mother Virginia Sweeney of Pahrump; step-father George Sweeney; brother Tom Provost of New Mexico; step-sister Patricia Sweeney of Oregon and three grandchildren survive him.

The burial will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 4 at Southern Nevada Veteran Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City.

In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the family. (09/22/07)

James L. Jones

James "Jonesy" Jones, 77, passed away at home on Sept. 28, 2007.

He was born Sept. 22, 1930 in Prescott, Ariz. and was a resident of Pahrump since 1985.

In 1950, he joined the Navy and served in Korea, followed by an assignment in Japan.

After leaving the Navy, he worked in the Kennicott copper mine. He moved his family to Nevada in 1967 and worked at the Nevada Test Site as an operating engineer until his retirement in 1992.

He was a gifted mechanic, master welder and metal worker, and could build unique equipment from basic stock materials. After his retirement, he developed a love for woodworking.

He is survived by his wife Charlotte and cat Zuka; daughters Connie (Steve) Bruso, Cathy (Jeff) Mineck and Denise (Terry) Choyce; brother Clarence; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Dennis. (09/28/07)

Thomas White

Thomas Taylor White, 69, passed away Sept. 30, 2007.

He was born Dec. 9, 1937 in Rochester, Mass., and moved to Pahrump two years ago, having come from Las Vegas. He moved from California to Nevada in 1965.

White was a carpenter who built homes. He enjoyed working in his shop, gardening, working with his hands and was a great craftsman. He also enjoyed cooking, fishing and spending time with those who visited his shop.

His wife Margie, son Donald; daughters Stacy White and Lisa Gepford; brothers Donald R. White and Clinton White; sisters Irene Pasco, June Willhoite and Dolly Bratton, 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren survive him.

He was preceded in death by sons Jeff White and Blane White; brother Clifford White, Jr. and sister Lorraine Day.

No services are planned for Pahrump. (09/30/07)