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Clara M. Morgan
A funeral for Clara M. Morgan, 81, a Carson City resident for the past 27 years, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Walton's Chapel of the Valley.
Visitation will be from noon-3 p.m. today at Walton's.
Mrs. Morgan died Nov. 17, 2004, at Carson-Tahoe Hospital. She was born Dec. 31, 1922, in Trinidad, Calif., to Elmer J. and Mary Ann Watkins Matthews.
She graduated from high school and attended three years of college.
She spent her early life in Colorado. Before moving to Carson City, she lived in Grass Valley, Calif., for 54 years and Fresno, Calif., for many years.
Mrs. Morgan was a waitress at the Ormsby House for many years. She attended the Presbyterian church.
Among her survivors are her daughter and son-in-law, Cherrie Brooks-Goodrich and Edward Goodrich of Fresno; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Fresno Memorial Gardens in Fresno.
Walton's Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements.
Archie L. Gioia
Archie L. Gioia, 95, a Dayton resident for the past five years, died Nov. 15, 2004, in Dayton. He was born July 29, 1909, in New York City.
Mr. Gioia was a classical violinist who played during the Big Band era. He often played with Liberace. He was a member of the Musicians Union and American Legion Post 13 of Hot Springs, Ark.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida; daughter, Ruth Burroughs and great-granddaughter, Laurie Lyn Forsell.
Among his survivors are his granddaughter, Barbara Dyer of Dayton; great-granddaughter, Michelle Mills of Carson City and four great-great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Hot Springs, Ark.
Walton's Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements.
Michael Sonny
A memorial service for Michael Sonny, 84, a Merced, Calif., resident, will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 27, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Merced, Calif.
Mr. Sonny died Nov. 15, 2004, at Merced Living Care in Merced. He was born July 24, 1920, in Colver, Pa.
Mr. Sonny was an upholsterer for 50 years. He upholstered antique boats, which he loved. He was a Jehovah's Witness.
He was preceded in death by sons Daniel and David.
Among his survivors are his wife, Lillian, of Merced; son, Michael of Carson City; daughters Beverly Coon of Porterville, Calif., Andrea Pacheco of Merced and Cynthia Concepcion of Winton, Calif.; brothers Joseph and Andrew of Hubbard, Ohio; 17 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.
Private burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park.
Lakewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Eva J. Gardner
A celebration of life for Eva J. Gardner, 33, a lifetime Reno, Carson City and Douglas County resident, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at FitzHenry's Chapel of Faith.
Miss Gardner died Nov. 12, 2004, at her home in Silver Springs. She was born Aug. 4, 1971, in Reno, to Douglas C. and Margaret M. Lacey Gardner.
She enjoyed the outdoors and listening to music.
She was preceded in death by her father and brother, Bart.
Among her survivors are her mother of Reno; brothers Brian of Fallon and Brent of Reno; sisters Zatha Andaya of Las Vegas and Neva Clopp of Red Bluff, Calif.; several nieces and nephews; and caregivers Mike Warren, Linda Brown and Pam and Sam Want.
Cremation will be at FitzHenry's Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Picollo School, 900 Foothill Road, Reno, NV or to the Special Olympics of Washoe, P.O. Box 11652, Reno, NV 89510.
FitzHenry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Angie M. Upshaw
A service for Angie M. Upshaw, 88, a Carson City resident for the past 10 years, will be at 11 a.m. today at Walton's Chapel of the Valley.
Mrs. Upshaw died Nov. 15, 2004, at her home. She was born Sept. 6, 1916, in Gallup, N.M., to Peter and Mary Mervosh.
She married Oscar W. Upshaw Nov. 22, 1945, in Pasadena, Calif. He preceded her in death in 1990 in Salt Lake City.
Before moving to Carson City, she lived in Lancaster, Calif.
Mrs. Upshaw was a homemaker.
Among her survivors are her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Ken Haas of Carson City; daughter, Nancy Upshaw of Palmdale, Calif.; sister, Shirley Baker and brother, Robert Marinsek, both of Gallup; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Burial will be at March Field National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Hospice.
Walton's Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements.
Martha L. Grant
Martha L. Grant, 95, a Carson City resident, died Nov. 11, 2004, in Carson City. She was born May 21, 1909, in Kansas, to Paul F. and Bertha Lehmann.
Mrs. Grant was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis, in 1985.
Among her survivors are her son, Doug, of Incline Village; brothers Ruben Lehmann of Sabetha, Kan., and Roy Lehmann of Hiawatha, Kan.
At her request, no service will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 3040 Explorer Drive, Sacramento, CA 95827.
Walton's Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements.
Ross W. Allen
Ross W. Allen, 82, a Carson City resident for the past 36 years, died Nov. 14, 2004, in Carson City. He was born Feb. 1, 1922, in Pryor, Okla., to Augustus and Myrtle Watkins Allen.
Before moving to Carson City, he lived at South Lake Tahoe.
Mr. Allen was self-employed and owned various businesses during his career. He was a member of the Masons. He enjoyed square dancing and belonged to square dance clubs for many years while living at South Lake Tahoe.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nathalie J., in 2002, and son, Wayne, in 1994.
Among his survivors are his son, Warner of Carson City; daughter, Katherine Rojeck of Sacramento; and six grandchildren.
At his request, no service will be held.
Walton's Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements.
Vernell Frank
A funeral for Vernell Frank, 70, a lifetime resident of Dresslerville, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Walton's Chapel of the Valley.
Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Thursday at Walton's.
Mr. Frank died Dec. 23, 2004, in Gardnerville. He was born April 15, 1934, in Dresslerville to Ramon and Margaretta Frank.
Mr. Frank worked with the search-and-rescue team in Douglas County.
He volunteered in the community, especially with athletics. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with friends and family. He also enjoyed passing on his knowledge of hunting and fishing to his nephews.
Among his survivors are his wife of 41 years, Shirley of Dresslerville; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Burial will be at the Stewart Indian Cemetery.
Walton's Douglas County Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Doris Jean Olson
A graveside service for Doris Jean Olson, 75, a Gardnerville resident for the past 14 years, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Eastside Memorial Park in Minden.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday at Walton's Douglas County Mortuary in Minden.
Mrs. Olson died Dec. 24, 2004, in Gardnerville. She was born May 6, 1929, in Houston to Richard L. and Leerie Laird Cobb.
She married Ron Olson July 4, 1953, in Oakland, Calif.
Before moving to Gardnerville, Mrs. Olson lived in Houston.
Among her survivors are her husband of Gardnerville; children Sandra Groves of El Sobrante, Calif., and Don McCloskey of Roseville, Calif.; sister, Bobbie Campbell of Concord, Calif.; brothers Richard L. Cobb of Elk Grove, Calif., and Sam Cobb of San Diego; grandchildren Ronnie and Tina McCloskey, Nancy Elves and Joe Groves; and nine great-grandchildren.
Walton's Douglas County Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
