Richard H. Stites, age 83, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away Thursday January 15, 2015. He was born in Michigan on December 19, 1931 to the late Howard Stites and Cecile Townsend-Stites. He was a retired certified public accountant with Southwestern Gas Corporation and served in the U. S. Navy. Richard H. Stites not only leaves behind his sister; Carol (Gary) Halford, niece, Linda (Ron) Daugherty to mourn him but many other friends and relatives as well. He will be truly missed. All arrangements made by Palm-Downtown, 1325 No. Main Street; burial at Palm-Eastern 7600 So. Eastern Avenue