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NABORS, Jessie V.

Jessie V. Nabors, 93, was born in Garland County, Arkansas, and died Dec. 17, 1982, at the Orangewood Health Center. He moved to Arizona from Texas in 1923 and was a member of Bethany Bible Church. Daughter, E. Sydney Henshaw. Glendale Memorial Park Cemetery. 12/21/1982.

NAGEL, Leslie

Mesa -- Leslie Nagel, 56, who had been a marketing representative for the Arizona State Compensation Fund nine years, died Jan. 4, 1982, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Nagel, 915 W. Meseto, was born in Indonesia and came to Arizona 25 years ago from the Netherlands. He is survived by his wife, Lucie; children, Vicky Cook, June, Wendy and Bart; and a grandchild, Trevis Cook. Memorial services in Messinger Mortuary Chapel, 7601 E. Indian School, Scottsdale, Rev. Bruce Compton, officiating. Cremation. Family suggests contributions to the Simonton Cancer Clinic, Houston, Texas. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 6, 1982.

NAGY, Alex

Alex Nagy, 69, who had been a square dance caller in the Valley, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was a native of Moon Township, Pennsylvania, and moved to Phoenix in 1948. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; two daughters, Ethel McCarty and Elaine Nagy; a sister and a brother. The Phoenix Gazette 10/19/1982.

NANCE, Mamie Adell

Tempe -- Mamie Adell Nance died Dec. 22, 1982, at Tempe St. Luke's Hospital. Mrs. Nance was born in Colbert, Oklahoma, and moved to Arizona 45 years ago. She was a member of the Followers of Christ Church in Oklahoma. She is survived by her daughters, Lois Shaw and Grace; 12 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services were at Carr Memorial Chapel, Tempe. 12/27/1982.

NASH, Emmert Dean

Services for Emmert Dean Nash, 81, who died Dec. 26, 1982, were at the First Baptist Church, 7000 N. Central. Mr. Nash was a retired theater owner. He was born in Pawnee County, Nebraska, and moved to Arizona in 1958. He attended Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. He was a Mason and a member of the Elks Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Rita; daughter, Jean Truman; two brothers and two grandchildren. Paradise Chapel Funeral Home. 12/28/1982.

NAUMANN, Helen Frances

Tempe -- Helen Frances Naumann, 74, who helped get the mini-bus service started to aid the elderly at Concord Village here, died Jan. 3, 1982, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital on her 55th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Naumann, 625 E. Continental Drive, moved here five years ago from her native Chicago. She is survived by her husband, Elmer J.; daughter, Carol Ann Naumann, Downer's Grove, Illinois; sons, James of Scottsdale; Kenneth, Dallas; and John, Boulder Creek; brothers, David Kelly III; sisters Dorothy Kennedy, Pennsylvania; Clela Gallavan, Florida; 14 grandchildren, a great-grandchild; two sisters and a brother. Mass in St. Daniel's Catholic Church, 1030 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Messinger Mortuary made arrangements. Interment St. Francis Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 5-6, 1982

NAVEJAS, Rolando

Rolando Navejas, 18, who worked for a roofing company, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1982. Mr. Navejas was brought to Arizona seven years ago from his native Oregon. He was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Peoria. Parents, Felix and Concepcion Navejas, three brothers and a sister survive. the Phoenix Gazette 10/13/1982.

NAYLOR, Anne H.

Services for Anne H. Naylor, 50, who died Dec. 23, 1982, were at St. Jerome's Catholic Church. Mrs. Naylor was born in Red House, West Virginia, and moved to Phoenix from North Olmsted, Ohio, in 1972. Husband, Clayton; daughters, Nance A. Phillips and Susan B. White; sons, Bruce and Drew; mother, Lillian Hill; a sister and five grandchildren. Lundberg's White Rose Chapel made arrangements. 12/28/1982.

NEAL, Opal M.

2 July 1920 - 25 Oct 1982
Opal M. Neal, 62, who had worked in customer service for Sears & Roebuck, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1982. Mrs. Neal was born in Texas and moved to Arizona from Oklahoma 45 years ago. Survivors include her husband, Ellis; son, Billy; daughter, Karen Gentry; her father, S. A. Zimmerman; a brother; and two grandchildren. 10/27/1982.

NEFF, Arthur N., Jr.

Pinetop -- Arthur N. Neff, Jr., 64, a retired Marine Corps colonel, died Dec. 3, 1982, at Navapache Hospital in Show Low. He was born in Boston and moved to Arizona nine years ago. He served 32 years in the Marines and was a World War II veteran. He was captain of Navajo County Sheriff's Posse White Mountain Unit. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Arizona Board of Realtors, and charter member of the Experimental Test Pilots Association. He is survived by his wife, Ruth "Rudy", and sister, Betsy Knoell. 12/5/1982.

NEFF, Herbert

Herbert Neff, 80, of 7009 W. Pierson, a retired civil engineer, died January 1, 1982, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Neff was born in Arkansas City, Arkansas, and came to Arizona in 1942. He is survived by his wife, Alice, and son, Herbert, Jr. Graveside services at Resthaven Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern Ave., Glendale. Funeral announcement: Survived by wife, Alice; son, Herbert, Jr. Green Acres Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri. Graveside services Resthaven Cemetery, 6299 W. Northern. 3-Jan-1982

NELSON, Clarence Edward

Memorial services for Clarence Edward Nelson, 83, who had been the western advertising manager for Fortune Magazine, were held in Desert Crest Retirement Residence, 2101 E. Maryland, Rev. Dr. Donald E. Sapp officiating. Mr. Nelson came here two years ago from California and died Dec. 31, 1981, in Crestview Lodge Nursing Home. He was born in Minnesota and had been a member of the Community Church and the Lions at Rancho Bernardo in San Diego. Survivors include his wife, Adelaide; daughter, Susan Murtagh, San Diego; five grandchildren; and two sisters out of state. Messinger Mortuary made arrangements. 5-Jan-1982

NELSON, Mansel H.

Mansel H. Nelson, 74, a native of Luna, N.M., died Thurs., Oct. 14, 1982, in a Valley medical center. He worked for th Prescott public school system, retiring in 1972 after 28 years of service in maintenance. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Wife, Willmia; sons, Melvin Ewing, David and Edmond; daughters, Mary Palmer, Ruth Ann Curtiss and Lynn; four sisters; three brothers; 34 grandchildren. 10/16/1982.

NELSON, Warren J.

Warren J. Nelson, 76, employed 30 years at the Phoenix Water Production Filter Plant, died Dec. 14, 1982, in Maricopa Medical Center. He was born in Mayer. Wife, Louise; daughters, Verna, Carol and Nadine; sons, Warren, Jr.; a sister; seven grandchildren. Services were at the Presbyterian Arbor at Fort McDowell. 12/17/1982.

NESS, Wilda Fay

12 Jan 1902 - 16 Nov 1982
Wilda Fay Ness, 80, died Nov. 16, 1982, at Boswell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and moved to Arizona 21 years ago from Sioux City, Iowa. She was a secretary for 30 years for the Milwaukee Railroad and was a member of Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church. She had been a teacher at Mountain View Recreational Center. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Lundberg Golden Door Chapel in Youngtown. 11/17/1982.

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NEWBERY, Laverna "Bonnie"

Laverna "Bonnie" Newbery, 71, a homemaker, died Oct. 5, 1982, in a Valley hospital. She was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, and moved to Arizona 24 years ago from Kansas. Survived by husband, Floyd, two brothers, a sister, and two grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette, 10/6/1982.

NICHOLS, Harrie W.

Harrie W. Nichols, 79, a security guard for Arizona Wholesale Supply Co., died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was born in Pennsylvania and came to Arizona 34 years ago. Survivors include a son, Harrie, Jr.; two daughters, Ellen Jane Donley and Ann Fichera; a brother; six sisters; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The Phx Gazette 10/23/1982.

NICHOLS, Raymond Clyde

Raymond Clyde Nichols, wife, Virginia; daughter, Mary Jo LaMarca; sisters, Edna Bowen, Lillian Kinnamen, Mamie Wilson, Mary Skelton; brother, Leon Nichols.

NICOLUZAKIS, Stanley

NIELSON, Merel

Merel Nielson, 83, a homemaker, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Gravesides services for Mrs. Nielson were in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Survivors include her daughter, Grace; three brothers and two sisters. The Phoenix Gazette 10/28/1982.

NILLES, Joseph Francis "Lucky", Jr.

Joseph Francis "Lucky" Nilles, Jr., 59, a self-employed carpenter and contractor, died Dec. 2, 1982, at his home. He was born in Chicago and moved to Wickenburg 14 years ago. He was a member of the Elks and the Wickenburg Masonic Lodge. He was a World War II veteran. Wife, Frances; daughters, Carol Spitz and Geraldine Kolesar. 12/4/1982.

NINO, Maria S.

Casa Grande -- Maria S. Nino, 52, died Dec. 3, 1982, at Desert Samaritan Hospital in Mesa. She was born in Lagos de Moreno, Mexico, and moved to Arizona 31 years ago from New Mexico. Husband, Benito; daughters, Julie Riley, Teresa Tambunga, Sylvestra Reyes, Stella Amaro, Yolanda Ramirez and Janie; parents, Marcelino Hernandez and Maria Lopez; three brothers; three stepsisters; five step-brothers; and 14 grandchildren. Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington, Phoenix. Mass at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Casa Grande. Botimer Family Mortuary. 12/7/1982.

NISH, Lohina

Higley -- Lohina Nish, 73, a lifelong resident of Arizona, died Nov. 25, 1982, at Phoenix Indian Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Ernest; children, Cordell, Michael, Daniel, Ethel and James Nish, Carol Valenzuela and Regina Jose; 27 grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren. Wake was at the Sacaton Flats Community building. Mass at St. Anne's Catholic Church on the Gila River Indian Reservation. 12/1/1982.

NISHIDA, Masuyo

Glendale -- Masuyo Nishida, 95, an Arizona resident for 68 years, died Nov. 24, 1982, at Good Samaritan Medical Center. She was born in Hiroshima, Japan. Daughters, Tomiyo Sanbow and Sakai Motoyoshi; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services at the Buddhist Church of Arizona, 4142 W. Clarendon. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Cremation. Greenwood Memorial Park. 11/26/1982

NIXON, Walter

Chandler -- Walter W. Nixon, 73, a retired aircraft technician, died Dec. 17, 1982, at his residence. Mr. Nixon, 505 E. Williams Field Road, was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, and moved to Arizona from Seattle 18 years ago. He had been employed by Boeing and McDonnell Douglas corporation. He is survived by his wife, Anita; a sister and a brother. Services were Monday at East Resthaven Park Cemetery, 4300 E. Southern, Phoenix. Bueler Mortuary made arrangements. The Arizona Republic December 19, 1982, p. F17.

NOR, Joe

Graveside rites for Joe Nor, 78, a retired railroad section hand who came here in 1962 from his native California, were in Arizona Veterans Cemetery. Mr. Nor, 1031 N. 34th St., died Jan. 24, 1982, in Hilton Nursing Home. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Webber & Sons Mortuary made arrangements. The AZ Republic Feb. 3, 1982.

NORBERG, Lester

Lester Norberg, 78, a retired officer with the New York City Police Dept, died Dec. 15, 1982, at Maryvale Hospital. Mr. Norberg was born in New York City and moved to Arizona from Santa Monica, CA, in 1976. He was a marine Corps veteran and member of the Retired Patrolmen Assn of new York. Survived by his daughters, Margaret Griffey and Marylou Davis; son, Richard; and nine grandchildren. Services were in Virginia. 12/19/1982.

NORDIN, Betty Mae

Betty Mae Nordin, 53, a native of Pierre, S.D., died Nov. 30, 1982, at her home. She moved to Phoenix from Denver in 1968 and was a former Motorola Employee. Sons, Ken, Roy and James Bruno. Paradise Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E. Indian School. 12/4/1982.

NORLIN, Irma Frances

Maryvale -- Irma Frances Norlin, 83, an Arizona resident since 1951, died Dec. 22, 1982, at her Maryvale residence. She was born in Portland, Oregon, and moved to Phoenix from Los Angeles. She was a member of the Spiritual Church of Aquarian Science and the Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband, Everett; daughter, Margaret Pogue; son, David. Phoenix Memorial Park. 12/26/1982.

NORRIS, Allen Ray

Allen Ray Norris, 52, was born in Payson and died Dec. 24, 1982, at Phoenix General Hospital. He was a truck driver for Van Waters and Rogers Industrial Chemicals. He was a Navy World War II veteran and formerly employed by Mayflower Van Lines. Wife, Gloria G.; daughter, Pattie Mette, Rosie Benavidez, Margaret and Antonia Gonzales, Mary S. Compos and Katie McDaniel; sons, Allen F., Tony, Julio, Johnnie and Richard Sosa and Jimmie Cochran; one sister, one brother; and 20 grandchildren. 12/27/1982.

NORTH, Vernon C.

Vernon C. North, 90, who was a postal clerk for the railroad for 38 years, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1982, in a Valley nursing home. He was born in Shellsburg, Iowa, and moved to Arizona four years ago from Florida. Survivors include a daughter, Helen Bruce, and two sons, Jack and Richard. The Phoenix Gazette 10/19/1982.

NOVOTNY, Frank

27 September 1904 - 15 Oct 1982
Frank Novotny, 78, a self-employed accountant, was born in Illinois and died Friday, Oct. 15, 1982. Survivors include a niece, Lorraine Kennington, and a nephew, David Metzel. The Phoenix Gazette 10/22/1982.

NUNEZ, Frank A.

Frank A. Nunez, 79, of 3215 E. Madison, who had worked as a Spanish interpreter for the Maricopa County Superior Court, died December 28, 1981, in Doctors Hospital. Mr. Nunez was born in Bisbee. Survivors include his wife, Petra; children, Vera Lorado, Rose Sandoval, Federico Chavez, John Chavez, Cornelio Chavez, Patsy Leon, Consuelo Limon, Armida Medina, Ritaruias and Frank, Jr.; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mass at Immaculate Hearet Church, 909 E. Washington. Graveside blessing at St. Francis Cemetery, 4800 E. Oak St. Botimer Mortuary made arrangements. 1/3-4/1982

NUNEZ, Topo

Topo Nunez, 29, a Phoenix native, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Miss Nunez was a Surprise resident. Services were in Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern, Glendale. Survivors include hermother, Vera Nunez; four sisters; and five brothers. The Phx Gazette 10/28/1982.