Murphys, CA…Robin was born in Escalon, California on May 17, 1935 to William Henry Inks and Alpha Iva Blakesley Inks. Robin was the second of four sons. His brothers are William (Bill) Inks, David Inks and Samuel Manuel. As a young boy he lived on Six Mile Ranch, where his dad managed the cattle for […]
Arnold, CA…Jack Kuhn, 1-4-1950 to 1-28-2021. Jack Kuhn, 71, resident of Arnold, CA, passed away January 28, 2021 at his home due to pancreatic cancer. Jack was born in Kansas City, MO to Jack, Jr. and Virginia Kuhn. In 1953, the family moved to Castro Valley, CA. Jack met his future wife, Cathy Florio, in […]
Copperopolis, CA…The sad notifications have been made and the San Andreas CHP Office has updated their release…On February 10, 2021, at approximately 5:51 p.m., a San Andreas Area CHP officer was traveling on eastbound State Route 4, east of Horseshoe Road, near Copperopolis. The officer observed a motorcycle that was traveling westbound, in the opposite […]
Angels Camp, CA…Terry Dee Bullock December 20, 1952 — February 6, 2021 Terry Bullock passed away at the age of 68, on February 6, 2021 in Angels Camp CA. He is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Donna Whittle Bullock, his twin brother Jerry Bullock & his wife Sandra Bullock of Modesto, and his […]
Avery, CA…Donna Beth Hanan entered her eternal home on February 5, 2021 at the age of 89. She was born in Pasadena, California on November 9, 1931. She passed away peacefully at her home in Avery, CA, with family gathered around her. She was a resident in Avery for 44 years. Donna was preceded in […]
Stanford, CA…One of the most consequential policymakers of all time, having served three American presidents, George P. Shultz died Feb. 6 at age 100. Remembered as one of the most influential secretaries of state in our history, Shultz was a key player, alongside President Ronald Reagan, in changing the direction of history by using the tools […]
Angels Camp, CA…Gladys (McDaniel) Richards moved to Vallecito in 1937 at the age of 10. Her family lived and worked on the Six Mile Ranch. Gladys graduated from 8th grade at the Old Vallecito Grammar School in 1939, and attended Bret Harte High School with the class of 1944. She worked as a soda jerk […]
Angels Camp, CA… Melvin John Nayden was born on Nov. 7, 1932, in Angels Camp. He passed away Jan. 11, 2021, in San Andreas at the age of 88. He attended grammar school in Angels Camp and graduated from Bret Harte High School in 1951 where he was an exceptional athlete in many sports and […]
Murphys, CA…James “Jimmy” Jones, 54, of Murphys, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service – Calaveras. www.sierracremationservice.com
San Andreas, CA…Annette Von Aspern, 77, of San Andreas, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Avalon Health Care. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service – Calaveras. www.sierracremationservice.com
Arnold, CA…William “Jack” Kuhn, 71, of Arnold, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service – Calaveras. www.sierracremationservice.com
Angels Camp, CA…Robert “Bob” Bach was born, Jonathan Moses Ford, on November 21, 1939, in La Fallotte, Tenn. He was one of eight children of John and Elsie Ford. In 1940, the family came to California and settled in Melones here in Calaveras County because of employment opportunities in the Carson Hill Mine. In 1942, […]
Washington, DC…When I watched Henry Aaron play baseball, I knew I was watching someone special. It wasn’t just about watching a gifted athlete master his craft on the way to a Hall of Fame career as one of the greatest to ever play the game. It was that each time Henry Aaron rounded the bases, […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)..January 5, 2021 Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee lost long time Fair Director Bob Trinchero. Bob Trinchero began his tenure with the Fair in 1999. He was appointed by Governor Gray Davis and served under Governors’ Davis, Schwarzenegger, Brown, and Newsom. During the last 22 years Trinchero served as President […]
San Andreas, CA… Walter Ronald Zahniser was born in Berkeley, California on February 23, 1929 to Albert D. Zahniser and Edith D. Zahniser. With his wife Mary at his side, Ron passed away peacefully in his home on December 27, 2020, and laid to rest January 8, 2021. Ron spent the first years of his […]
Murphys, CA…Lynda S. Mihlinich-McMath, 59, of Murphys, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at her residence. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracbs.com
Copperopolis, CA…Richard A. Hebard, 91, of Copperopolis, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracbs.com
Sonora, CA…The adult, male victim has been positively identified as 19-year-old David Neemidge of Round Rock Texas. Next of Kin notifications have been made. The cause of the fire, circumstances surrounding the incident and cause of death are currently under investigation. The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office offers our sincerest condolences to Neemidge’s family and friends. […]
Murphys, CA…..On Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Rosemarye Elizabeth Montoya Mortensen passed away at home after living a vivacious life of 100 years. The only daughter of Andrew Montoya and Marye Montoya West, born on March 31, 1920 in Oakland, CA. A native Californian, she was raised in San Pablo, CA. She graduated from Richmond High […]
Sonora, CA…On Monday, December 7, 2020, Weldon Eugene Allen, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away in Sonora, California at the age of 91. Weldon was born on May 13, 1929 at a ranch in the south plains of Texas near Amarillo to William and Linda Zodeen Allen. At 17, he joined the military, stationed […]
Angels Camp, CA…Eleanor M. Darby passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at English Oaks Convalescent & Rehabilitation Hospital in Modesto in loving care where she spent the last nine months of her life. Eleanor was born January 28, 1937 in Angles Camp, CA to Giusto and Katie Schena. She was the second of […]
Grass Valley, CA…From Wikipedia…”Charles Elwood Yeager (February 13, 1923 – December 7, 2020) was a United States Air Force officer, flying ace, and record-setting test pilot. In 1947, he became the first pilot in history confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight. Yeager’s career began in World War II as a private in the United States Army Air Forces in 1941.[a] After serving […]
Murphys, Ca……On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, Burton passed away at home surrounded by his devoted wife and loving family. Burt was an identical twin born January 12, 1937 in Oakland, California to Burton and Maxine Paulson. His family lived in Napa, Ca. until Burt and his brother were sophomores in high school. They moved to […]
Sacramento, CA…California Highway Patrol (CHP) Commissioner Amanda Ray today issued the following statement upon the death of CHP Officer Andy Ornelas, who passed away this morning from injuries sustained in an on-duty crash on November 23: “I am profoundly saddened upon receiving word this morning of the death of Officer Ornelas. For the last nine […]
San Andreas, CA…Kathleen Wykle Krantz, 75, of San Andreas passed away November 20, 2020 in Modesto, CA. Kathleen was born on February 20, 1945 in Manchester, Iowa to Dr. John and Vee Wykle. The family moved to CA when she was 3 months old. In 1948 they settled in San Andreas. In the 4th grade […]
White Pines, CA…Shirley (York) Small passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at her home in White Pines, CA surrounded by her family. She was 77 years old. Shirley was born January 1, 1943 in Modesto to Clarence and Mildred York. She lived in Hickman, CA on a cattle farm most of her young […]
Culver City, CA…(November 8, 2020) – JEOPARDY! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. He was 80 years old. Alex was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2019, and he continued to host JEOPARDY! for the next 18 months. Throughout that time, […]
West Point, CA…A 67 year old Simi Valley man was driving his Ford pickup southbound on Railroad Flat Rd. at an unknown rate of speed when he allowed it to drift off the west side of the roadway and up an embankment. His F250 overturned down the embankment and landing directly on its roof in […]
Nassau, Bahamas…Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90. He was the first actor to play James Bond on the big screen with Dr. No in 1962, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever followed. Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have released the following […]
Sonora, CA…Regional Forester Randy Moore signed Regional Order 20-22, extending fire restrictions for all California national forests due to the extreme fire danger. Fire restrictions remain in effect through Oct. 22 at all elevations on the Stanislaus National Forest, which prohibits campfires and smoking materials. Visitors may use a portable lantern or a stove using […]
