Jamestown, CA….From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Dept….”Update Sunday, August 25th, We have a sad update regarding a missing man reported earlier this week. The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SAR) team found the body of a man matching the description of Jake Wiebe near the base of a cliff on Chicken Ranch Road. The Wiebe […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Judith Anne Marshall passed away on August 15, 2019. She died at Mark Twain Hospital with her son by her side. She was battling brain cancer. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii on March 5, 1943, she was 76 years old. Judith graduated from the University of Oregon and worked as a social worker. She […]
Angels Camp, CA…Thomas Charles Osborn, age 78 a lifelong resident of Altaville and Angels Camp passed away Tuesday August 20, 2019 at his residence in Angels Camp. Tom spent most of his life as a rancher on the Osborn Ranch located a few miles west of Angels Camp on an area once known as Shaw’s […]
Copperopolis, CA…Benjamin Luther Beck, 47 from Copperopolis was driving his GMC Sonoma eastbound on Copper Cove, west of Acorn Street at an unknown speed. At this time, it is unknown why he allowed the GMC to leave the roadway and enter the south shoulder. When the pickup entered the south shoulder, it collided with a […]
West Point, CA…Dr. Joseph Paul Barankin passed quietly at his home on August 15, 2019. Joe was a teacher, zealous advocate for children, cowboy, conservationist, musician, restauranteur, world traveler, and unconditional friend who touched the lives of so many. Joe dedicated his life to education. Whether it was family, friends, students, patrons, or a passerby […]
Angels Camp, CA…Ruth Elizabeth Houston/Ziehlke Feb 10, 1931 – Aug 9, 2019. Our Mother went with Jesus to her forever home on Friday, Aug 9th. while in Angels Camp. She was born in Henryetta, Oklahoma. She was the last of her generation having survived the loss of parents, Cecile & Dillard King, sister Norma Felts, […]
Copperopolis, CA…Robert Charles “Bob” Andersen, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 24th at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. He was born to Ray and Johanna Andersen on May 4th 1934 in Queens, New York. After high school Bob joined the US Navy and served from 1951 to 1955 on the USS Sperry, among […]
Murphys, CA - Chuck Hovey, visionary and instrumental member of the Calaveras wine industry passed away on Tuesday, July 30th. Hovey suffered a massive stroke in 2015 that paralyzed the left side of his body and at the time, doctors at UC Davis Medical Center told his family that it was the most massive stroke […]
Murphys, CA…We just made the sad confirmation with the Hovey Winery Tasting Room that local wine industry icon and pioneer Chuck Hovey has passed away. We will publish his obituary and memorial details when the family has had the time to make all the arraignments. Below is a brief bio on Chuck from Hovey Wines. […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of CAL FIRE Firefighter Yaroslav Katkov: “On behalf of all Californians, Jennifer and I extend our sincere condolences to CAL FIRE Firefighter Yaroslav Katkov’s family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time. It’s the work of brave firefighters like Yaroslav that keep our […]
Vallecito, CA….Karla Marie Nichols, January 11, 1968 July 25, 2019 Karla Marie Nichols peacefully passed away on July 25, 2019 in a Modesto Hospital. She was 51 years old. She is survived by her husband Ronald Nichols of Vallecito, and 2 sons Dustin and Wyatt Lawson. Parents Richard and Nancy Ernst of Libby Montana, 2 […]
Angels Camp, CA…William (Bill) was born in Angels Camp, CA on February 27, 1959 to William and Phyliss Crawford. He was the oldest of the family, later welcoming his brothers Chris and Todd. He graduated from Bret Hart High School in 1977. He attended Modesto Junior College where he earned his Associate’s degree, and subsequently […]
Washington, DC…Statement of Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.: On behalf of the Court and retired Justices, I am saddened to report that our colleague Justice John Paul Stevens has passed away. A son of the Midwest heartland and a veteran of World War II, Justice Stevens devoted his long life to public service, including […]
Washington, DC…The Statement from the Supreme Court…Retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, John Paul Stevens, died this evening at Holy Cross Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, of complications following a stroke he suffered on July 15. He passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side. He was 99 years […]
Arnold, CA…On Thursday, July 4th, 2019, Lois Garman, loving wife and mother of 4 children, passed away peacefully at her home in Arnold, CA after a brave battle with brain cancer. She was 66 years old. Lois was born in Memphis Tennessee on June 7, 1953. She was the oldest of seven children. Her and […]
Dallas, TX…Henry Ross Perot, June 27, 1930 – July 9, 2019, was an American business magnate, billionaire, philanthropist, and politician. He was the founder and former chief executive officer of Electronic Data Systems and Perot Systems. He ran an independent presidential campaign in 1992 and a third-party campaign in 1996, establishing the Reform Party in […]
Arnold, CA…It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Richard Wayne Harrison. He died at home after a brief illness with loved ones by his side. Many people know of Wayne through his work as an Environmental Scientist at Calaveras Big Trees State Park, where he worked for over 35 […]
Arnold, CA…It is with profound sadness that we share the news that Lisa Riggs passed away after a sudden illness. She is survived by her husband Joe, daughter Katelyn, son Zack and grandchildren Edan, Sachar and Joslyn. She also leaves her Ace family as well countless friends and family members. Join us for a celebration […]
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 […]
