Edythe was a bright and cheerful spirit who always put family first. She loved her friends as if they were family and always had a smile or a kind word to all she encountered. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Mizpah Chapt Edythe Marie Bell passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008 after a long and brave battle with Alzheimer. She was a Pioche resident for over 40 years.

Born September 23, 1920, she graduated as valedictorian of her high school at the age of 16. She later went on to college where she earned herself a degree in counseling and business management. She also obtained a real estate sales license in the 1960's.

She was a retired telephone switchboard operator for Ma Bell telephone company in California during the 1940's and 50's, and a youth guidance counselor for the Caliente Girls school (now named the Caliente Youth Center) in Nevada during the 1970's.

Edythe married her first husband, Army veteran and long-haul truck driver, James riley in 1939 and together they had 5 children: Dennis, Patrick, Colleen, Timothy and Kelly (Rusty) Riley. She and James divorced in 1960.

In 1968 she married her second husband and love of her life, Navy veteran and retired California firefighter, Evan Bell. Together they built a home in Pioche and adopted daughter Elizabeth (Muffy) Bell.er #19 for 29 years and her friendship and ties to her sisters in the Order was always cherished.

Edythe was preceded in death by both spouses, her eldest son Dennis, eldest daughter Colleen, 4 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her sons Patrick (Sharon) Riley, Timothy (Dana) Riley and Rusty Riley. And by one daughter; Elizabeth-Muffy (Terry) Blakeney. Also surviving her are 16 grandchildren, and over 25 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held in Las Vegas, Nevada at Palm Mortuary on Sunday, June 15. Edythe will be laid to rest in Westminster, California later in the week where she has a double plot waiting to re-unite her with her beloved husband Evan, in Gods love, for eternity.

Ezzie Lytle, 94, passed away Tuesday June 10, 2008. Ezzie had been living in Pahrump, NV the past two years. He lost his beloved wife of 62 years, Agnes, in April 2002.

Ezzie moved his family to Henderson from Pioche in 1954.He was co-owner of the Lehman & Lytle Chevron gas station on Lake Mead Drive in Henderson.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Norma Ellen Lytle, who currently lives in Henderson; one grandchild and 3 great grandchildren living in Pahrump.

Ezzie arranged to be cremated and his wishes were that his ashes be spread on Delamar Mountain with Agnes’.

Shawn David Washburn of Cedar City, UT, passed away in an accident in Southern Wyoming. He was born in Cody, WY to Dave and Robin Washburn.

Everyone who knew Shawn knew that he lived each day, his way. He never knew a stranger. He could easily carry on a conversation until the sun came up whether he was playing cards, shooting pool, or analyzing a team roping run.

Shawn truly enjoyed a well-rounded life; whether he was hunting, packing in the hills with his family, jumping his motorcycle, working his leather, or roping steers; he did it with a zest we can only hope to achieve.

Shawn was truly one of the good guys. He didn’t meet a person he wouldn’t help – and when times got tough, he got creative, and got it done. Shawn will be deeply missed by the multitudes. He was a very special man.

He is survived by his parents Dave and Robin Washburn, his sister Kera Washburn, of Cedar City; his grandfather, Willis Washburn of Winnemucca, NV; his grandparents, Duane and Katie Freeman, St. George, UT; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Louise Washburn.

A celebration of Shawn’s life will take place Saturday, June 14 at Washburn’s arena in Cedar City, UT.

Irene M. McKeighan, age 84, passed away on June 16, 2008 at Grover C. Dils Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1923 to Pete and Athena Zompolis in Redwood City, California.

Irene was head dietician at Grover C. Dils Medical and she loved working, she was very caring & loving towards the patients. She loved caring for her home and was a very hard worker. She dearly loved her grandchildren and her special friend “Puddles.” Irene was always thoughtful and considerate of those in her community and enjoyed helping them.

She is survived by one son and two daughters; Margaret Hazlett of Columbus, OH, Crystal (Tina) Taylor of Caliente, NV, and Jesse McKeighan of Caliente, NV.; two sisters: Grace Zompolis and Ann Graves both of Santa Rosa, CA; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by four children Ruth, William, Patty and John Carter McKeighan; and one brother and two sisters.