Mokelumne Hill, CA…From Abigail Bassett via Twitter..”It absolutely breaks my heart to be the bearer of this news. The Calaveras County authorities have let us know that they have recovered Davey’s body. He was found in the river. Jaclyn has asked me to share the news. We are immeasurably appreciative of the efforts of the […]
Sacramento, CA…This press release is a summary of the facts known at this time, as this incident is actively being investigated. The information contained in the press release is subject to change. Additional details will be released as they become available. On June 19, 2019, at approximately 11:43 a.m., the Sacramento Police Department received a […]
Modesto, CA…The following is from Bill Zoslocki…”As a close friend of the Johnson family, and former student of the widow’s father, Dave Mesenhimer, I’ve been asked to provide the following statement regarding her husband’s tragic plane accident. This will be the only statement from the family for now. Trent Johnson had a passion for flying. […]
New York, NY…”Gloria Laura Vanderbilt (February 20, 1924 – June 17, 2019) was an American artist, author, actress, fashion designer, heiress, and socialite. She was a member of the Vanderbilt family of New York and the mother of CNN television anchor Anderson Cooper. During the 1930s she was the subject of a high-profile child custody […]
Jackson, CA…On June 10, 2019, at approximately 1545 hours, CHP Amador officers responded to a head-on traffic collision on SR-49 south of Sandra Road. The investigation determined that Thomas Diemier, 95 of San Andreas was driving his Lexus RX350 northbound on SR-49 at an undetermined speed. A 38 year old Plymouth man was driving a […]
Dorrington, CA…A celebration of life honoring Greg Franz (January 22, 1952 – April 29, 2019) will be held on June 22, 2019. Though we grieve our loss, there is joy, too, in having known and loved such a special person. The gathering will be at 3852 Meadow Lane Dorrington, CA 11am to 2pm. Please bring […]
Columbia, CA…The CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit is deeply saddened to report the death of Fire Captain Stacy Hamilton, from the CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit. In 2006, Stacy Hamilton started with CAL FIRE after previously working for the United States Forest Service. He was hired in the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit and assigned to the Sierra Training Center, […]
Arnold, CA…Celebrating the Lives of Hank and Diane Rullhausen.
West Point, CA…Surrounded by her loving family, Gladys Mae Jeff, 74, entered into rest on May 27, 2019 in Manteca, Ca. She was born November 26, 1944 in Sonora, California to the late Manuel and Eva Jeff. Gladys preceded in death by her siblings David Jeff and Frances Grow. Ms. Jeff is survived by her […]
Hathaway Pines, CA…A Celebration of Life for Ed Franke of Hathaway Pines is scheduled for Saturday, June 8th, 2019, Mountain Christian Fellowship, Murphys at 11am. Edmund Louis Franke Jr. (“Ed”) went to the Lord on May 12th, 2019 with his loving family by his bedside. He was 82 and a resident of Hathaway Pines, CA […]
Sonora, CA…On Thursday, May 16, 2019 just before 8:30 pm, a 21 year old female Tuolumne resident was driving a 1991 Chevrolet pickup, traveling westbound on Highway 108 approaching Hess Avenue. For unknown reasons, the driver allowed the vehicle to cross over solid double yellow lines, across the eastbound lane, and off of the south […]
Angels Camp, CA…A memorial service has been scheduled for Carol Burton who passed away November 16, 2018 in Angels Camp, Ca. The service will be May 25, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at the Murphys Congregational Church in Murphys. On Nov 16, 2018 Carol Burton,92, passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was born on May […]
Murphys, CA…We have been holding off on this until the sad notifications have been completed. We still do not have the official release but a gofundme has been posted for funeral expenses so it is safe to report that Randy Terry was found deceased in the Murphys area today. He was last seen on April […]
Boyd, Texas…The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home. Peter was the man behind the mask of Chewbacca in the original Star Wars […]
Murphys, CA…Gregory William Franz, age 67, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at his home in Murphys, CA. He was born January 22, 1952 in Cumberland, Wisconsin to William and Shirley Franz, and was the oldest child and only son of six children. In 1960, the family moved to California and resided in Angels […]
Copperopolis, CA…Elizabeth Frances Coil of Copperopolis passed away suddenly on April 8th, 2019 at the age of 33. Beth, as she was better known, was born in Sonora, Ca in 1985 to William and Paula Coil. She is survived by Father William Coil of Copperopolis, son Zackery Coil of West Point, sister and brother-in-law Meagen […]
Murphys, CA…Albert Eugene Courtright left this world very suddenly on April 14, 2019 in Murphys, California.Albert was born November 10, 1942 to Eugene and Francis Courtright in San Diego, California. From there the family settled in Taft, California. He graduated from Bakersfield High School and attended Fresno State University. He served in the United States […]
San Andreas, CA…From the San Andreas CHP Office…”San Andreas CHP is saddened to report the sudden passing of Retired Officer Al Courtright on April 14, 2019. Officer Courtright began his career with CHP on July 18, 1966 and was assigned to the Baldwin Park area. Al transferred to San Andreas in 1971, serving the citizens […]
Angels Camp, CA…Roberta (Bobbie) Florene Whaley was born on January 24. 1946 and passed away on April 8, 2019. She lived a large part of her life in Calaveras County and was a graduate of Calaveras High School. During her lifetime she lived in Washington, Florida and So. California, as well as Calaveras Co. She […]
Altaville, CA…Carol Lee Hinman was born January 12, 1939 in Visalia, California and passed away at her home on April 10, 2019. She earned a B.S. from University of the Pacific where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority and Phi Kappa Phi honor society. Following graduation, she was employed by Lodi High […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…Mary was born in Copper Lake, Nova Scotia, near Loch Haber and Antigonish, to the late Jessie (Sears) and James MacPherson. She was pre-deceased by brother John William Bernard MacPherson, close cousins John Lawrence, Andy, Herb, George & Neal Sears, step-brother Richard Brine, brother-& sister-in-law Eddie & Jackie Taylor, sister-and brother-in-law Eva […]
Angels Camp, CA…Thomas A. Gilbeau, born July 2, 1951 in Lodi, CA passed away on April 4, 2019 in Sonora, CA, he was 67 yrs old. Tom was born to Frank Gilbeau and Ruth Sifers where he grew up on a ranch in Circle 20. He attended San Andreas Elementary, graduated from Calaveras High in […]
Murphys, CA…Mearl was born on July 10, in 1933 in Modesto, California to George and Elsie Lucken. He grew up in Manteca, California where George was the Vice Mayor and ran a successful insurance business. On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, Mearl Lucken passed away at the age of 85. He attended Manteca High School, San […]
San Andreas, CA…Carmen Romona Giuffra, 78, peacefully passed in to the Gates of Heaven with her children by her side on March 17 2019 in San Andreas. Carmen married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Gerald, in 1959 and they went on to have two loving children. Carmen lived in Calaveras County […]
Elk Grove, CA…Bonnie Joanne Rasmussen Went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Born on July 11, 1945 in Los Angeles, CA to Joe & Shirley Kiley, she made an impact everywhere she landed: San Andreas, Bear Valley, or Elk Grove, CA. Bonnie is survived by her two daughters Denise and Krista […]
Valley Springs, CA…Marjorie (Marge) Quigel age 64, was granted her angel wings as her work was done here and she was called to home on March 3rd, 2019. Born February 10th, 1955 in Grand Rapids Michigan to Edward and Carol Moore. Marge moved to California in 1999 and married her soulmate Daren Quigel. She most recently resided […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA…On 3-18-2019 at approximately 1020hrs the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office received a report and responded to an industrial accident in a rural area outside of Mokelumne Hill. The industrial accident involved a county employee who was working in the area. The reporting party advised that a subject working in the area had been […]
Jamestown, CA…On March 13, 2019 at approximately 6:25 pm, 25 year old Turlock resident, Jeffery Smith, was driving a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe traveling westbound on State Route 120 west of O’Byrnes Ferry Road at approximately 50-55 mph, in a line of vehicles. A 45 year old Ceres resident Joshua Cody Boykin was riding a 2016 […]
Arnold, CA…Matthew Richard Manuel passed away Mar. 2, 2019 in San Andreas. He was born Mar. 28, 1943 in Stockton, CA. to John and Esther Manuel. The first few years of his life he lived with his parents and older brother at the Manuel Mill (which his grandfather owned) in White Pines, CA. Before starting […]
Copperopolis, CA…Mr. Rabeneau was driving his 1973 Chevrolet truck north on Little John Road north of Bow Drive at 55 miles per hour. A 75 year old pedestrian, Mr. Best, was walking north, near the right hand road edge of Little John Road. For an unknown reason, the front of the Chevrolet struck Mr. Best, […]
