Casey Crisp

Casey Crisp, 38, passed away in her home Dec. 18, 2007.

She was born Jan. 10, 1969 in Springfield, Ill.

Casey's passion and way of life revolved around horses. When miniature horses were mentioned, Casey Crisp's name was sure to follow.

A member of the Silver State Miniature Horse Club and P.O.S.S., everyone in the horse world understood and respected the love, time and efforts Casey contributed to the industry. Her passion is what brought her to Pahrump 10 years ago.

She is survived by Noah "Bean", her son who is her pride and joy; fiancé Joseph Pelaez; mother Sandy Batongbacal, grandmother Thealene Ratz; sister Cortney Crisp; brother Cameron (Tammy) Batongbacal; brother Cody Batongbacal of Hawaii; "auntie" Candace (James) Dwyer of Kentucky; uncle Richard (Sandy) Mason of Las Vegas; four nephews and one niece.

All who had the privilege of knowing Casey would agree that she filled our hearts with strength, courage and everlasting memories.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather George R. Ratz. "You will truly be missed and never forgotten, Case. Lean like a cholo girl!" (12/18/07)

Leo Melvin Ketchen

Leo Melvin Ketchen, 80, died Dec. 26, 2007 at a local hospital in Abilene, Texas.

Leo is survived by E. Beryl Gavin-Ketchen, wife of 46 years; his children, Wayne E. (Cindy) Ketchen, Patricia K. (Paul) Lehman, and Col. Gavin (Debbie) Ketchen; his sister, Anne L. (Ketchen) Brook; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 3 p.m., Saturday at North's Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange, with Chaplain Dan Crawford and Nathan W. Ketchen officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until service time at the chapel.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.northsfuneralhome.com. (12/26/07)

Dulcena Walker

Dulcena Purvis Walker, 79, passed away Dec. 25, 2007 in Pahrump.

She was born March 30, 1928 in Sullivan, Ill. She came to Pahrump from Las Vegas two months ago.

She was employed as a home economics teacher and retired from Warden High School in 1972. She was a member of the Ladies VFW, Order of the Eastern Star, 4-H leader, Girl Scout leader, St. Jude's Children's Hospital member and a life-long contributor to the Macoupin County Home Extension. She received her Master in education from the University of Illinois and was of the Christian faith.

Her sons Sam Walker of Aston, Pa. and Pat Walker of Pahrump; daughters Margy Walker Holman of Monroe, Utah, and Cenie Donaldson and Winnie Montes both of Las Vegas; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren survive her.

Services are being handled by Pahrump Family Mortuary. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Nathan Adelson Hospice. (12/25/07)