Spokane WA…Michael (Mike) Scott passed away on February 14, 2019, in Spokane, Washington, surrounded by loved ones. Mike had a big, kind heart and made friends everywhere he went. He will be missed by all who knew him. Mike was born on March 7, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, and was the youngest child of Wilfred […]
San Andreas, CA…Marshall Lloyd Dragomanovich born July 28, 1937 and passed away January 27, 2019 at the age of 82 peacefully in his home. Marshall was born in Stockton CA and resided in San Andreas for the majority of his life. Marshall attended Calaveras High School where he was a star varsity football player, scoring […]
Groveland, CA…On 02-19-2019 at approximately 1441 hours, CHP Officers were notified by a citizen of a possible vehicle over the side of State Route 120, east of Grizzly Creek. CHP Officers arrived in the area, and after an extensive search, located a 2003 Honda Accord, approximately 200 feet down the embankment. The Honda had suffered […]
Sonora, CA…21 year old Sonora resident, Timothy Hollis, was traveling eastbound SR-108 east of Stockton Road at approximately 50 mph, in a 2016 Chyrsler 200. 28 year old Chinese Camp resident, Glenn Gray, was traveling westbound SR-108 east of Stockton Road at approximately 50 mph, in a 2018 Ford F-350. A 36 year old female […]
San Andreas, CA…Robert J. “Bob” Geiszler, a long-time resident of San Andreas, died peacefully January 27, 2019 with his family by his side. He was 83-years-old. Born February 28, 1935 to Johanna and Ted Geiszler near Ashley, North Dakota, the family moved to Lodi, CA when Bob was 6-years-old. He graduated from Lodi High School […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…William Warren Schmiett Born Nov. 24, 1952—died Dec. 11, 2018. Bill made 66 trips around the sun. A native Californian, Bill was born in Griffith Park in Los Angeles County, and later moved as a young child with his family to Sunnyvale, CA. Bill spent most of his adult life in the San […]
Murphys, CA…Steve Burg of Murphys, passed away at the age of 81 on January 25, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sue, daughter, Shari Hawkins, son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Cynthia Burg, 4-grandchildren, and 2-great-grandchildren. Steve was born and raised in New England, graduating from high school in 1955 and going […]
Sonora, CA…From TCSO…”The man found deceased has been identified as 45-year-old Matthew Dale Bryan of Sonora. Matthew was reported missing by his family on December 10, 2018. Cause of death is pending as an autopsy is being conducted but foul play is not suspected at this time. We send out sincerest condolences to Matthew’s family […]
Angels Camp, CA…Doris Anna Porovich, 94, of Angels Camp, passed away on January 23, 2019, in Sonora, California, after a short battle with cancer. She was born on December 14, 1924, to Thomas and Belle Ann Sleeman of Jamestown, California. Surviving are her children, Gary Porovich (Siri) of Eureka, Nevada, and David Porovich (Laura) of […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…William Warren Schmiett Born Nov. 24, 1952—died Dec. 11, 2018. Bill made 66 trips around the sun. A native Californian, Bill was born in Griffith Park in Los Angeles County, and later moved as a young child with his family to Sunnyvale, CA. Bill spent most of his adult life in the San […]
Murphys, CA…Georgia Clark Everson Oct. 9, 1931 – Jan. 17, 2019. Georgia passed peacefully with family by her side after a short illness. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, sister, companion and friend. She was preceded in death by her beloved Grandson Tim “TJ” Everson Jr, husband Warren Everson of Friday Harbor WA., husband […]
Manbig, Syria…Two U.S. servicemembers, one Department of Defense (DoD) civilian and one contractor supporting DoD were killed and three servicemembers were injured while conducting a local engagement in Manbij, Syria, Jan. 16, 2019. Initial reports indicate an explosion caused the casualties, and the incident is under investigation. In accordance with U.S. Department of Defense policy, […]
Murphys, CA…Former longtime Calaveras County resident, Rev. Barbara Fair passed away November 20, 2019. Barbara and her husband Trent Fair lived in the Murphy’s / Douglas Flat area for 30 plus years. She was the founder and minister for the Community Faith Center; she also served as a Chaplin for the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office […]
Former Arnold resident, owner of Arnold Welding, and U.S. Army veteran, Vernon Lee “Archie” Lowry, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2019 in Auburn, California. Archie was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 37 years, Clara Boyce Lowry. Archie is survived by his wife Pat Grigsby, children Barbara Ann Perry (Mark), Mary Marguarite […]
Angels Camp, CA…Janet Mary Bailey, 84, lovingly known as Mom and Nonie passed away on January 6, 2019 with family and friends by her side. The daughter of Silvio and Desdemona Rossetti, Janet was born in San Francisco but spent most of her life in Calaveras County, where her father Silvio, started Rossetti’s Restaurant in […]
Angels Camp, CA…In the very early morning hours on December 24, 2018 our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother Elizabeth “Betsy” M. Stewart peacefully passed away with her family by her side in Eugene, Oregon. She was born on December 8, 1944 in her family home Star City, Indiana to Lawrence and Letha Siebert. It […]
Arnold, CA…Ronald Lee Modler passed away on December 28, 2018 at Adventist Health in Sonora, CA at the age of 63. Born in September 16, 1955 in Sterling, IL and was a Contractor until his retirement. In his younger years he would ride and train horses. He was in multiple competitions and shows bucking and […]
Ione, CA…A 62 year old Ione Woman was traveling northbound on SR-124 north of Waterman Road in her Toyota Camry in the northbound lane, at an unknown speed. Forunknown reasons she allowed her Toyota veered off the roadway, she lost control of the vehicle and subsequently collided with a tree and overturned. She was partially […]
Newman, CA…Below is the Press Conference after Capture of Suspect in Killing of Newman Police Officer. From the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Dept…”Our search for the man who killed Newman Police Corporal Ronil Singh has ended. Kern County Sheriff’s deputies captured 32-year-old Gustavo Perez Arriaga this morning at a home in Bakersfield. Arriaga has been arrested […]
Newman, CA…Newman Police Officer Ronil Singh (33) was shot and killed during a traffic stop just before 1:00 AM on 12/26/18. At 12:57 AM, Officer Singh called off on a traffic stop at Merced Street and Eucalyptus Avenue in Newman. A few moments later he called out “shots fired” over the radio. Multiple agencies responded […]
Valley Springs, CA…From San Andreas CHP…”It is with great sadness that San Andreas CHP had to investigate a fatal traffic collision last night, 12/23/2018. A 27-year old Valley Springs woman, Chelsea Lund, lost her life and we believe that a DUI driver was the cause of this collision. Fatal collisions are always horrible and being […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…The following was written by Doug Schmiett the brother of Bill Schmiett. Broge is dead. Long live Broge. It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my brother Bill Schmiett. He passed away this morning (Dec 11). His battle with liver disease is over. He died with his wife and […]
Mokelumne Hill, CA..On December 9, at approximately 1415 hours, the Stockton Communications Center received a call of a traffic collision involving a solo motorcycle on State Route 26, near Sport Hill Road in the Mokelumne Hill area. Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) San Andreas Area Office responded to the scene and discovered a […]
White Pines, CA…John Angelo (AKA Hoss) Natalia was born in Santa Cruz California on October 26, 1962 and passed away on November 28, 2018. He attended Quail Hollow School in Ben Lomond before moving with the family to White Pines in 1972. Then he attended Hazel Fisher Elementary and then Bret Harte High School. He […]
Houston, TX…George Herbert Walker Bush (born June 12, 1924 – died November 30, 2018) was an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993. Prior to assuming the presidency, Bush served as the 43rd Vice President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of […]
Murphys, CA…It is with great sadness and disbelief that our family announces the passing of Jack Strange, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Jack passed on November 24, 2018, at the age of 69. Jack and Nancy have been together for 51 years and have enjoyed their life in Calaveras County raising their two sons. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Clarence Thomas (C.T.) Johnson. Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and friend passed into God’s hands on November 12, 2018 due to natural causes. He was 93. C.T. was born in Hardyville, Kentucky on August 29, 1925 to James and Beulah Johnson. He had 5 brothers and 3 sisters, all of whom preceded him […]
Angels Camp, Nov 16, 2018 Carol Burton,92, passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was born on May 7, 1926 in Salinas, CA to Chester and Jess Guild. She graduated from Piedmont High School and UC Berkeley and moved to Hathaway Pines in 1958 with her husband Dr.Clark Burton(dentist in Altaville, then Murphys), and her […]
Thousand Oaks, CA…Sergeant Ron Helus Memorial Service
Paradise, CA…The Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) reports an additional eight fatalities have been confirmed due to the Camp Fire. Eight human remains were located in Paradise. Six sets of human remains were found inside structures. Two sets of human remains were found outside structures. This brings the total number of fatalities to date to […]
