Eve Huffman

Eve Huffman, 87, passed away July 14, 2009, in Pahrump.

She was born Jan. 4, 1022, in St. Joseph, Mo., and moved to Pahrump from Tucson, Ariz., in 2005.

She was a Realtor and of the Catholic faith.

She was an artist of acrylic painting, an author of poetry and loved retail therapy.

She is survived by daughters Linda Cratty and Melissa Amberson; sons Jon Steven Huffman and Jeff Huffman; 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Burial will be at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery next to her late husband Jon, to whom she was married for 63 years. (07/14/2009)

Richard M. Wilson

Richard M. Wilson, 79, passed away July 18, 2009.

He was an incredible father to Michele Pogue, Melissa (Bill) Durfee and Melinda Wilson.

He was Poppa Wilson to Tony, Richard, Jonathan, Matthew, Marissa and Jaycee.

He was a loving brother to Evelyn Rodriguez.

A gentle soul has left us. He was a friend to many and generous to all.

Volunteering was his passion. He spent many hours bartending at the Elks, driving the Disabled American Veterans van, helping people with their taxes and serving as treasurer for the DAV.

He was an auditor, mediator and a regular Wednesday night cribbage player at the Elks and generally pitched in where needed.

A wake for Dick will be at 11 a.m. Aug. 1 at the Elks Lodge. Join us in celebrating his life. (07/18/2009)

Margie Leaker

Margie Leaker, 93, passed away July 11, 2009, in Pahrump.

She was born Dec. 27, 1915, in Oklahoma and was a resident of Nevada for seven years, having come from California.

She was retired and of the Baptist faith.

Her son Floyd Bonter of Nevada; daughter Linda Billing also of Nevada; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren survive her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, six siblings and a daughter. (07/11/2009)