Benjamin Harrison Fairless (“Pops”) was born on June 19, 1936, in Newman, California, and passed away at his home in Fernley, Nevada, on May 8, 2026, at the age of 89.

At the age of four, Ben moved to Dorris, California, where he was raised on a 5,000-acre cattle ranch and attended school through the eighth grade. He began working in the dairy industry at an early age and, at one point, managed an 850-cow dairy operation.

Ben joined the United States Navy in 1955 serving as a Naval Seabee. He was stationed in Antarctica with U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, where he drove heavy equipment across the tundra. He was honorably discharged on December 8, 1962.

In 1963, Ben began his career in ironwork, working throughout Washington, California, and Oregon for more than 20 years. He served as foreman on many major projects, including the bridge in Brookings, Oregon, and Lost Creek Dam near Medford, Oregon. During those years, he also rode saddle bronc horses in amateur rodeos. Like any true rodeo cowboy, he had countless stories about memorable rides, horses, and rodeos.

In 1995, Ben and his longtime partner, Cheryl Fogarty, moved from Sonoma County, California, to Fernley, Nevada, bringing with them a team of six bay horses and a wagon. One of Ben’s greatest passions was driving teams of horses. He participated in parades, competitions, and cattle drives alongside some of his favorite passengers, Bill Ceresola and Mikey Baker. His home was filled with trophies and photographs celebrating his many accomplishments. Ben loved sharing stories about driving horse and mule teams ranging from two to six animals.

Ben and Cheryl enjoyed many trips together, and he especially looked forward to his annual road trips with Tim Jones and his daily breakfast with Cheryl and Kris.

Pops was a devoted supporter of “his crew.” You could often find him at football games, basketball games, rodeos, team ropings, and countless other events. He was known for stopping by the tack shed to hear how the weekend rodeo went and to see if any new hardware had been brought home. He was incredibly proud of “his kids.” Whether cruising around on his four-wheeler or tractor, he would always stop to watch practice in the arena and tell stories to anyone willing to listen. He loved those kids and all the extras who came along, and if given the chance, he would have been right in the middle of it all with them.

Ben is survived by his longtime partner, Cheryl Fogarty; stepdaughter Terry Night (Larry) of Bandon, Oregon; many nieces and nephews, and “his crew” Joey, Shannon, Megan, Mason, Keri, Garrett, Kade, Reeder, Tim, Ryan, Hunter, Jacob, Bear, Carter, Kylie, and Stestson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Etta (Holcomb) Fairless; his seven siblings; and his “daughter”, Kerry Capps.

May 1st, 2026, Ron passed away unexpectedly at his home in Sparks, NV. Ron was 70 years old. He is survived by his wife Diane-Pressley-Femling (NV), his son Nicholas Medina (NV), his grandson Jaxsen Medina (NV), his father Stanford Lee Weathers (NV), Diane Weathers (NV), sisters Leslie Walker (NV), Lynn Walker (NV), and Geneva Rance (TX), and nieces Bailey Rather (NV), Lacey Walker (NV), and Hannah Morgan (NV).

Ron was loved by many. He loved camping, riding his motorcycles, and absolutely loved fishing. Ron retired from Waste Management after twenty-five years. He then took on a security job for the last three years just to keep busy.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a late date. Details of the service will be posted when finalized.

Linda Kay Rowley Marston peacefully left this earth in Reno, Nevada with family by her side on April 28, 2026 at the age of 73. She showed such incredible strength in battling and defeating cancer four times in the last 17 years, however, her true strength was revealed through her faith and knowing God would call her home, where she would be reunited with her family who passed before her.

She was born on June 2, 1952 to Thomas Rowley and Maryann (Priest) Rowley in Blackfoot, ID. Linda was raised by her loving parents, Leta and Tom Rowley, in Pocatello, ID.

Linda married Clinton Hathaway in 1969. It was through this marriage, they had one child, a
daughter. They later divorced in 1975.

Linda married Raymond Marston on March 10, 1990. While this marriage brought joy to both, they were unaware of just how profoundly their union would affect their families’ lives. It was a new and magical beginning for Linda and her daughter, who gained a new dad.

Linda loved life. She found the greatest joy in being with family and friends, especially if it involved time spent outdoors. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping, golfing and swimming. She was also very adventurous and up for almost anything, including the most thrilling of rides at any theme park.

Linda started a career as a food server in her twenties. Although she could run circles around so many others she worked with, it was her smile and greeting that caught everyone’s attention. Her most memorable work experience was as a food server for Buddy’s. She affectionately earned the nickname LaLa Linda at Buddy’s. She gained many amazing friendships while working at Buddy’s for Steve and Kristy Piper, in which Kristy quickly became a close friend.

Linda quit working at Buddy’s in 1987 to move to Boise, ID to be with Raymond. They moved several times Boise (Idaho), Elko (Nevada), Nampa (Idaho), Vancouver (Washington) and Sparks (Nevada) where they finally settled into retirement.
Linda was able to enjoy a life of traveling and taking many vacations with her family. Vacations with Grandma and Grandpa will be our family’s most cherished memories. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Her adventurous spirit challenged us all to live life to the fullest, and Linda just being Linda always made us laugh. If you know, you know.

Linda was preceded in death by her mother Maryann Rowley, her father Thomas Rowley, and her brother Dan Rowley.

Linda is survived by her husband Raymond Marston, daughter Nicole (Nicki) Berry, son-in-law David Berry, grandson Jordan (Kathryn) Berry, granddaughter Makinzie Berry, great grandson Sovin Berry, mom Leta Rowley, brother Pat (Cathy) Rowley, nephews Thomas Rowley, Chad Rowley and Scott Dille, nieces Danielle Rowley, Chevelle-Anne Colwell, Hannah Siler and Octavia Cunningham, sisters-in-law Debbie Connett and Karen Gilbert and many nieces-in-law and nephews-in-law, all of whom she loved.

We would like to express our love and gratitude to Luke and Micki Marston and their children, Dallin and Melia, for always being there and for being like their “other” children and grandchildren.

We also would like to express our love and appreciation for our second family, who are Linda’s nearest and most treasured friends, Ellen Carlson, Bonny Ickes, Teresa Delaney and Erin Donovan. You have so beautifully and indelibly touched Linda’s life and made so many wonderful memories that will live on in our hearts.

We wish we could mention all the other friendships she and Raymond shared and all of her cousins, but please know she loved you all.

We would like to acknowledge her exceptional doctors and care team at Renown, Dr. Carl Thomas, Dr. Andrea Black, Dr. Emily Guerard, Michelle, JP and Karena. She grew especially close to her care team. Thank you for giving her a life of dignity.

Linda would sometimes tell people her name meant “beautiful” in Spanish, and beautiful she was, both on the inside and the outside. She will be immensely missed by all those who knew and loved her.

A Celebration of Life will be held by family members and close friends during the summer of 2026, which will soon be announced.