Virginia Nitsche

Virginia Nitsche, 77, passed away March 24, 2008, in Las Vegas.

She was born Sept. 16, 1930, in California and was a one-year resident of Pahrump.

She was a secretary in the medical field, a member of the VFW and Eastern Star.

Her son Kirt Nitsche of Arizona; daughters Denise Nitsche of Washington and Samantha Nitsche of Arizona; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; son-in-law Danny Lasley and many friends survive her.

She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Nitsche.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on April 5, 2008.

She will be missed by family and friends.

Eric J. Lee of Lee Funeral Home and Cremation Service handled the arrangements. (03/24/2008)

J.C. 'Jack' Cochran

J.C. "Jack" Cochran, 83, passed away April 1, 2008, in Pahrump.

He was born Aug. 5, 1924, in Jay, Okla., and was a resident of Pahrump for 18 years, having come from Lancaster, Calif.

He was an engine man, a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and of the Baptist faith.

"Jack" was a member of the VFW and Chief Petty Officer Association.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

His wife of 46 years, Beverly Cochran; sons Donald Paul Cochran and Thomas E. Adams; brother Darwin Cochran; sisters Virginia Petko and Leota Silcox; grandchildren Jessica, Nicholas, Ashley, Ryan and Jason and many nephews, nieces and friends survive him.

A viewing will be held 10-11 a.m., April 4 at Lee Funeral Home Chapel and burial will be at 11:15 a.m. in the Chief Tecopa Cemetery. (04/01/2008)