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James Jim Polkinghorne

Elko, Nevada

February 10, 2026

Jim Polkinghorne son of Walter J. and Alma L. Polkinghorne was born March 7 1929 in Monterey CA and died February 11 2026 in Elko NV at age of 96. As a child Jim attended a rural school 10 miles from the family ranch in the Pumpernickel Valley 60 miles south of Winnemucca NV. Because the school had a maximum enrollment of five and occasionally as few as three his parents decided that Jims exposure to life should be expanded. He was sent to live with a married stepsister in Reno NV where he attended 5th and 6th grades. Jim attended grades seven through 12 in Winnemucca where he boarded with a Basque family developing a lifelong appreciation for the Basque people and their upbeat lifestyle. This experience plus a later stint in the U.S. Army did much to establish Jims character. After graduating from high school Jim moved to…

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Amanda Harris

Elko, Nevada

Born in Spokane Wa on 01101995 Amamda went to be with the lord Wednesday 02042026. Amanda leaves behind her only true love Brian Stahl. Amanda was the mom of 3 children Brandi Rose Kayson James Aretus James all threeage loved very much. She is survived by parents William and Shari Harris Elko Nv Judy Diamond Spokane Wa. Siblings Aaron Leeann Viehouser Alaska Brittney Harris Spokane Wa Robby Joe Diamond Jr. Seattle Wa Michael Kalie Taylor Spokane Wa Donna Taylor Elko Nv Melissa Bolinder Reno Nv Karlee Reggie Bailey. Grandparents William and Jessica Harris Spokane Wa William and Linda Inlow Spokane Wa.Numerous aunts uncle cousins nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by grandma Linda Faye Inlow grandma Charlie and Roseine Current Grandma Joann Ealey ggrandparents Dave and Lois Harris uncle triplets Robert Joshua and Joseph Harris Amanda loved people. She spent her working life in customer service and being a security…

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Randall Manchester

Elko, Nevada

GOTHAM In a plot twist worthy of the darkest comic panels Randall Travis Manchester known to all as Travis unexpectedly ended his story at age 44 leaving behind a world that feels quieter without his sarcasm and sharp wit. A lifelong comic fan with a deep love for heroes and darker storylines Travis lived life like a Gotham native loyal to his people skeptical of overly cheerful mornings and always ready with a perfectly timed joke that made even hard moments lighter. His humor was bold his opinions strong and his presence impossible to ignore. Family and friends remember Travis as fiercely loyal endlessly funny and someone who showed up with heart beneath the sarcasm. Though his final chapter came far too soon his legacy lives on in laughter movie marathons and stories that begin with Thats exactly something Travis wouldve said. In his honor wear black tell a dark…

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