Extracted from The Reno Evening Gazette (Reno, NV)
Friday, December 16, 1955

Death Claims Elam H. Splane

Elam H. Splane of 924 South Virginia St. died at his home today. A native of Louisiana, he had resided in Reno for the past twelve years.

Mr. Splane is survived by his mother, Eva E. Splane of Reno; a brother, Ray Splane of Reno; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Daniels of Piedmont, Calif. and Mrs. Carol Mentz of Phoenix, Ariz., and the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. Eva Lou Fox of Reno; Sherry Mentz and Jackie Mentz of Phoenix; Stephen Daniels and Randy Daniels of Piedmont, and a grand-niece, Pamela Fox of Reno.

Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, will be announced by Walton Funeral Home, West Second and Vine streets.