Dorrington, CA…Paul Joseph Sorensen, 55 of Calaveras County was raised in Livermore, CA by his loving mother Margaret Sorensen from Iowa and late father Donald Sorensen 2nd generation from Livermore, CA. Paul attended Saint Michael’s Grade School and Livermore High School. He served as an altar boy at Saint Michael’s Church. Paul was an excellent […]
Arnold, CA…On 08/02/2015, at approximately 1449 hours, San Andreas CHP units were dispatched to a report of a motorcycle collision with CPR in progress. Upon our arrival, V-1 was found facing in an easterly direction in the westbound lane of State Route 4, with its front end collided into the front end of V-2. The […]
Hollywood, CA…WWE is deeply saddened that Roderick Toombs, aka “Rowdy” Roddy Piper — WWE Hall of Famer and Intercontinental Champion — passed away today at the age of 61. WWE extends its sincerest condolences to Toombs’ family, friends and fans. Superstars remember ‘Hot Rod’ | Classic photos | Watch greatest moments “Roddy Piper was one […]
Murphys, CA…Jim Stewart of Murphys, aged 63, died on July 13, 2015. He was a fifth generation Calaveras County native, born in San Andreas in 1951 to Vern and Gloria Stewart. He graduated from Calaveras High School. Jim grew up helping out in the family business, Stewart Ford and Mercury. As an adult he became […]
Valley Springs, CA…Born May 1st, 1943 in Tacoma, WA passed away July 5th, 2015 at the age of 72 in Valley Springs, CA where she had resided for 15 years. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She enjoyed quilting, painting, crocheting and square dancing. Sue is survived […]
Angels Camp, CA…Thomas David DeGregori was born on April 26, 1942 and passed away on July 1st, 2015. He was born and raised in Los Banos, CA, graduate of Los Banos High School, Santa Clara University & Golden Gate University Masters of Taxation. Tom was a Husband, Father, Father-in-law, CPA, Army veteran, Little League Coach, […]
San Andreas, CA…A celebration of the life of Jerry F. Martin will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at noon in the old gymnasium at Calaveras High School, where Jerry taught for almost 30 years. Jerry passed away at his home of 52 years on May 22, 2015. A reception is being planned to […]
Hathaway Pines, CA…James Allen Wagoner died of natural causes while at his home in Hathaway Pines California, on July 1st 2015 at the age of 84. James was born January 11th 1931 in Jonesville, North Carolina to Luke and Bessie Wagoner; he was the youngest and last surviving of four brothers. He graduated from Jonesville […]
Murphys, CA…John Anthony Sexton, 80, passed away Saturday, June 20th at his home in Murphys with his wife and daughter at his side. John was born and grew up in London, England. He attended Hackney Technical College and North London University where he obtained a degree in Civil Engineering and Mechanical/Sanitary Engineering. He spent two […]
Angels Camp, CA…Asa C Curry. 87, Angels Camp, CA, died June 25th at Mark Twain Hospital due to heart failure. A memorial will be held at the San Andreas Community Church on Thursday, July 9th at 6:30 pm. Asa was born on January 22, 1928 in Napa, Ca. He graduated from Napa High school and […]
Plymouth, CA…Iryna passed away peacefully at Mark Twain Convalescent Hospital after surviving a serious stroke in 2012 that left her paralyzed but never broke her loving spirit. She was born Irma Elisabeth Baumler in Bamburg, Germany on April 13, 1931 and grew up in Bad Staffelstein, Germany. After serving as governess to a diplomat’s children […]
Valley Springs, CA…Roy Edward Hillabush Jr., age 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, June 26, 2015. He was born in Batavia, New York on October 12, 1933 to Roy and Evelyn Hillabush. He served in the military from 1951-1954. On July 2, 1955 Roy married Joyce Curry. Throughout his life he […]
Angels Camp, CA…Michelle “Shell” Ponte, 22, of Angels Camp passed away at her home in Angels Camp. She was currently attending college working towards her degree in nursing, following in her Grandma Jane Ponte’s footsteps. Her goal was to work in obstetrics. Michelle was a 2011 graduate of Bret Harte High School where she was […]
Murphys, CA…Donald Lloyd Mitchell, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home in Murphys, CA on June 18, 2015 with his two daughters at his side. Donald was born in Fresno, CA and graduated from high school in Oakland. He married Janice Jean Pike in 1941. When WWII began, he joined the Navy and served […]
Dorrington, CA…Phil Orville Harris, 76, passed away Saturday, June 13 in Palo Alto, CA following a two year battle with lung cancer. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Linda Jean (Curtis) Harris, sons Gregory Curt Harris and Marc Phillip Harris and seven grandchildren. He is preceded in death by son Kevin Shawn Harris… Born […]
Angels Camp, CA…Joanie Cooke, 74, passed away peacefully in her home on June 5, 2015 after a long illness. Joanie was born in Martinez, California to Patricia and Clarence Clinkscale. Though Joanie was a long-time resident of Concord, CA she resided in Angels Camp the last seven years of her life. Joanie is survived by […]
Avery, CA…Nancy Williams passed away peacefully on May 29, 2015 at her home in Avery, CA. She was born September 6, 1939 in San Francisco. She was a resident of Calaveras County for over 40 years. Nancy operated a crafting business called Love Creek Creations for many years. Prior to that she worked in the […]
San Andreas, CA…Barbara Elizabeth Snyder born on March 4, 1954 in Columbus Ohio has entered into rest on June 5, 2015 in Lodi California. Barbara currently resided in San Andreas, California. She died of natural causes. Loved by her husband Kenneth Snyder of San Andreas and 2 daughters Virginia Mattox of Valley Springs and Sylvia […]
San Andreas, CA…Graveside Services for Wilburt Duguay, former Vol Fire Chief, San Andreas -Saturday June 13th, 10 am Peoples Cemetery, Processional from San Andreas Mortuary 9:30 am – Led by San Andreas Volunteer Fire Dept & local VFW Post. Wilburt Duguay was born on November 28, 1930 and died at home in San Andreas on […]
Valley Springs, CA…Gerald Eugene “Gene” Ogletree, 77, of Valley Springs died May 25, 2015. He was born in Dumas, TX to Virgil and Lottie (Roy) Ogletree. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Sacramento State. In 1955 he was married to the Former Rosamond Kibbe in Yuba City, CA. They have two children. Mr. […]
San Andreas, CA…Robert “Bob” Vergne DeVoss. Born Sept. 04, 1938 in Stockton, CA. Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in his beloved garden of natural causes at his home in San Andreas, Ca. on Saturday May 30, 2015 at the age of 76. Bob, or Bobby as his family referred to him, was a long time […]
Angels Camp, CA…Jerry Franklin Martin, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and teacher to thousands of students, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on May 22, 2015 at his home of 52 years. Jerry was born on July 26, 1932 in Balmorhea, Texas to Bruce Rector Martin Sr. and Jennie Mae Martin. He was raised in West Texas […]
Avery, CA…Dear Avery Middle School Families, It is with great sadness that I share with you that our beloved Mrs. McKeen passed away yesterday morning in her home. This afternoon we shared this news with our student body. Staff members including our school psychologist were present to meet with grieving students. We are making you […]
Murphys, CA…Grover Anderson Oct. 23, 1933 – May 21, 2015. Born in Ceres, CA, the fourth and last child of James G. and Hattie Anderson, Grover died peacefully at home with his family in Murphys. In 1947, Grover’s father and eldest brother Leonard purchased the Dorrington Hotel and Camp Connell store and surrounding property. Grover […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…Elizabeth Louise “Betty” Mitton, a long-time resident of Mountain Ranch, CA, died in her home Thursday, April 30th, from natural causes. Born on July 11, 1933, Betty was born and raised in the town of Blackfoot, ID. Tall and athletic, she played softball competitively as a teen, travelling for tournaments and playing nearly […]
San Andreas, CA…Yuko “Betty” Keck Farrow, 62, of San Andreas (and more recently, Stockton) passed away unexpectedly Sunday April 26, 2015 in West Sacramento. She is survived by her ex-husband Robert Farrow, daughter Tami Farrow, son Richard Farrow (and daughter in law, Norma), son David Farrow, brothers Kenny, Paul, and David Keck, sister Louise Keck, […]
San Andreas, CA…Frankie “Frank” Joe Brady of San Andreas, CA Born: Nov. 13, 1941 in Selma, CA Entered into Rest: April 22, 2015 in San Andreas, CA. A native of Selma, CA Frank moved to Oxnard and attended Oxnard High School with his longtime friend, John Trueblood. In years past he road motorcycles and enjoyed […]
Angels Camp, CA…Angels Camp resident Paul G. Sherrow passed away at Mark Twain Convalescent Hospital on Monday, April 27, 2015. He was 75 years old. Mr. Sherrow was born in French Camp, CA to James and Betha Sherrow. He lived in Calaveras County for 67 years. He lived in Angels Camp for the past 45 […]
San Andreas, CA…Claira Maeann Reeder, infant daughter of Danielle Brawner Reeder and Carson Reeder passed away on Sunday April 12, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was born on April 12, 2015. Our precious little angel, Claira, will always be remembered, loved, and cherished by her mommy and daddy, and all […]
Murphys, CA…MaryAnn Jackson died peacefully at home on April 19th at the age of 76. She is survived by her loving husband, Ron, her sons Gene Davis(Holly), Steve Davis(Larissa) her stepsons Jeff (Kelly) and Mike(Valerie) and her grandchildren and great grandchildren, Angela(Dave), Lauren, Amanda (Jose), Austin(Bryanna), Adam, Zachary, Olivia, Abigail, Hannah, Audrey, Julian, and Blake. […]
