Murphy’s Resident, Robert Edward Burns 1932 – 2015

Murphys, CA…Robert E Burns died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, December 28, 2015 after a short illness. He was born in Ventura, California on May 23, 1932. He moved to Murphy’s with his wife Barbara and his step-daughter Cheryl in 1955. He worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for SC Linebaugh as well as […]

Judy Benson December 3rd, 1942- January 1st, 2016

Judy Benson December 3rd, 1942- January 1st, 2016

San Andreas, CA…Judy Benson will be remembered by her loving and giving spirit. Her smile and laughter will remain in our hearts forever. She was survived by her daughters Lynee Parsons and Shandra McMillan. Son in law Chris McMillan. Grand children Ashley Hall and her husband Charlie Hall, Dylan Parsons, Will McMillan, Victor Parsons, Mackenzie […]

Alyssa Mercedes Abel 1991 – 2016

Alyssa Mercedes Abel 1991 – 2016

Valley Springs, CA…Alyssa Mercedes Abel was placed in the arms of the angels and taken from this world on January 6, 2016 at the tender age of 24. She was born in Jackson, CA on May 16, 1991 and the world became a brighter place. Growing up, Alyssa loved going to the family cabin, riding […]

Frances Ann Duguay 1936 – 2016

Frances Ann Duguay 1936 – 2016

San Andreas, CA…Frances Ann Hunt (Zwinge) was born to Eldon Alson and Marguerite Mary Hunt on October 12, 1936 in Chico, CA. Frances didn’t like her birth given name and she preferred to be called Ann. Ann moved to San Andreas with her family at an early age. She went to San Andreas Elementary and […]

Mary Elizabeth Farbotnik (Wiebe) 7 Jan 1951 – 28 December 2015

Mary Elizabeth Farbotnik (Wiebe) 7 Jan 1951 – 28 December 2015

Vallecito, CA…Mary Elizabeth Farbotnik (Wiebe) 7 Jan 1951 – 28 December 2015. Mary was raised in Vallecito and moved to San Antone creek where she passed away in her home the evening of the 27th while sleeping. She loved her family very much especially her two sons Dennis Junior, Stephen and her 5 grandchildren Brittany, […]

Cyrus Edwin Finley March 25, 1935 – December 28, 2015

Cyrus Edwin Finley March 25, 1935 – December 28, 2015

Arnold, CA…Cyrus Finley passed away suddenly on Dec 28, 2015, surrounded by family. He was a long-time Pleasanton resident until his retirement in 2005, when he moved to Arnold, CA. He was active in the Air Force for 15 years, finishing as a Captain in Air Defense Command. He went on to work as an […]

Richard Fredrick Harris 1929 – 2015

Richard Fredrick Harris 1929 – 2015

Murphys, CA…Richard Fredrick Harris (86) Joined his wife Karen on December 17, 2015. He was at home with his family in Murphys. Richard was born February 16, 1929 in Phipps, Wisconsin. He moved to California in 1952. He served his country in the Korean War in the Marines. You can drive around the area and […]

Kenneth Dale Baker 1963 – 2015

Kenneth Dale Baker 1963 – 2015

Vallecito, CA…Kenneth Dale Baker, of Vallecito Ca, passed into Glory after a short illness on December 27, 2015. Kenny was born in Long Beach, Ca on January 10, 1963 to Dwight ‘Ed’ and Mary Kesterson Baker. Kenny graduated from Calaveras High School and joined the Navy. He sailed on the maiden cruise of the USS […]

Celebration Of Life To Be Held On January 9th For Janice Simpson

Angels Camp, CA…Janice Simpson, age 63, of Angels Camp, formerly of Huntsville, Alabama died peacefully in her home on Saturday, December 5th, 2015. She was born to the late William Oscar Steading and Mary Helen Steading on June 18th 1952 in Fairfield, Alabama. Janice was an Escrow Officer with various Title Company’s and retired after […]

Jackie Linebaugh 1959 – 2015

Arnold, CA…Jackie Linebaugh, a resident of Arnold for 39 years passed away on December 18, 2015. She was born August 13, 1959 in Sonora, CA. She is survived by her husband Craig Linebaugh of Arnold, Son Jasen Linebaugh of Arnold, daughters Jennifer Cobb of Louisiana, Kebra Prest of Murphys, Star Linebaugh of Arnold and 9 […]

Douglas K. Sutherland 1939 – 2015

San Andreas, CA…Douglas K. Sutherland, April 25th 1939 – December 8th 2016. Doug Sutherland, 76, of San Andreas, CA passed away on December 8, 2015 of natural causes following a battle with cancer. His wife, son, and closest friend were by his side. Doug was born in Oakland, CA in 1939. After Graduating from Oakland […]

Robert (Bob) Henry Luther 1936 – 2015

Valley Springs, CA…Robert (Bob) Henry Luther was Born August 2, 1936 in Providence RI. He passed away on December 1, 2015 Valley Springs. Bob was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung cancer on November 19 of this year. He served proudly in the Airforce from 1954 to 1974 and retired with the grade of Tech Sergeant. […]

Ronald J. Motta 1933 – 2015

Ronald J. Motta 1933 – 2015

Arnold, CA…We are heartbroken to announce the death of a beloved man Ronald J. Motta: husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, God father, colleague and cherished friend. Ron left us after a valiant and courageous fight with cancer on December 2, 2015, while surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 28, 1933 to […]

Ray E. Glenn 1948 – 2015

Valley Springs, CA…Ray E. Glenn, Born June 3 1948 in Lodge Grass, Montana age 68. He lived in Valley Springs, CA passed away November 30, 2015 in Stockton, CA due to car accident. He served in the Navy and fought in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his brother DeLayne “Tony” Glenn of Valley […]

Colleen L. Smart, September 17, 1925 – December 1, 2015

Colleen L. Smart, September 17, 1925 – December 1, 2015

Murphys, CA…Surrounded by several of her loving family members, Colleen L. Smart passed away peacefully on December 1, 2015 following a brief illness. Born on September 17, 1925 to Lloyd (Richard) and Grace Looney, Colleen spent her early years in the town of her birth, Turlock, California. Caught in the depths of the Great Depression, […]

Edwin Allen Williams, 86, Passed Away On Sunday, November 22

Edwin Allen Williams, 86, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the Methodist Hospital in Sacramento, California. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Katherine (Bartoo) Williams; daughter Jennifer Bursey and husband Tom; daughter Kathleen Vasquez and husband Anthony; grandchildren Kevin Bursey, Christopher Bursey, Marcelino Vazquez, and Isabella Vazquez; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and countless […]

The Amelia McKeen Memorial Library Dedication

The Amelia McKeen Memorial Library Dedication

Avery, CA…On Friday, November 13th The Amelia McKeen Memorial Library was dedicated and unveiled. Ms. McKeen lost a heroic battle with cancer a few weeks before the end of last school year. She instilled in her students the thrill of learning, joy in the quest for knowledge, love of reading and the example of putting […]

Lisa Merrill Lee 1963 – 2015

Lisa Merrill Lee 1963 – 2015

Arnold, CA…Lisa Merrill Lee of Arnold, CA became one of God’s angels on October 27, 2015 after a short battle with cancer. She was 52 years old. She was born on April 28, 1963 in Berwyn, Illinois and moved to California when she was six years old. She grew up in Concord, CA. While living […]

Nettie Lynn Wagner, 52 Loses Cancer Battle

Nettie Lynn Wagner, 52 Loses Cancer Battle

Murphys, CA…Nettie Lynn Wagner, 52 of Murphys, CA., entered into Heaven’s Gates on November 4, 2015 after a thought to be cured battle with cervical cancer. She was a loving mother to her daughter Nattilee Morea Ieanichello and son Roman James Wagner. She also left her devoted loving Husband Peter George Wagner JR. of Avery, […]

Help Build The White Pines Skate Park for Gabriel Goszulak (April 8th, 1999-October 19th, 2015)

Help Build The White Pines Skate Park for Gabriel Goszulak (April 8th, 1999-October 19th, 2015)

Arnold, CA…A caring young man had a vision of there being a skate park made in his struggling small town of Arnold, CA where kids could have a safe place to play and be active. My son, Gabriel “Goose” Goszualk had a vision and a plan. He had already started designing the skate park himself […]

The Celebration Of Life For Calaveras County Sheriff Gary Kuntz

The Celebration Of Life For Calaveras County Sheriff Gary Kuntz

Murphys, CA…..After a procession through Angels Camp and Murphys a Celebration Of Life For Calaveras County Sheriff Gary Kuntz was held at Ironstone today. Members of the law enforcement community from far and wide, family, friends, members of the community and more were on hand to remember and celebrate the life of “The People’s Sheriff” […]

William Tod Scott 1929 – 2015

William Tod Scott   1929 – 2015

Mountain Ranch, CA…William Tod Scott, 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Mark Twain Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Tod was born June 26, 1929 in Geary, Oklahoma to William Clifford and Lula Marie Scott. After finishing school, Tod worked on the family farm. He was then drafted into the U.S. […]

Bruce Jerry Douglas 1933 – 2015

Bruce Jerry Douglas 1933 – 2015

Dorrington, CA…Bruce Jerry Douglas passed away at his home in Dorrington, CA on October 21, 2015. He was surrounded by family and friends. Bruce was born November 17, 1933 in St. Paul, Minnesota and spent his childhood years in St. Paul, MN and El Cerrito and Chico, CA. He graduated from Chico High School and […]

Wendelyn Heier 1957 – 2015

Mountain Ranch, CA…Mass of Christian burial for Wendelyn (Wendell) Heier, 58, of Mountain Ranch, CA will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hosmer, SD with Fr. Mike Kelly celebrating. Wendell passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015. He was born September 3, 1957 to Margaret (Hopfinger) and […]