James Jerry Johnson was born December 22, 1933 in Gloversville, New York. After an adventurous if not at times rough childhood (bread and ice trucks missing inventory, orphanage experience, etc.) James (Jim, Jimmy) joined the Marines in 1951 at 18 years old. After three tours in Okinawa (Korean War Veteran), […]
Obituary
Obituary: Jarman Mudd
Jarman went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 11, 2025. Jarman was born Martha Jarman East to Lonnie and Effie East on August 28, 1937 in Tulare County, CA. Her family moved to Chico in 1947 and she attended Chico schools where she graduated from […]
Obituary: Karen Sue Kingsley
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and cherished member of our family, Karen Sue Kingsley, at her home in Montague, California on March 31, 2025. She was 73 years old. Karen was born on November 12, 1951 to James and Shirley Thomson in […]
Obituary: Edmund Gareth Plank
Edmund Gareth Plank, born October 1st, 1957, a Paulding on his mother’s side. Master of the vigilant glance, you must have already been looking when the lead-elk appeared while I gazed at something else, my beloved polkadot hills, smoking my pipe contentedly in the late afternoon. “You might want to […]
Obituary: Johnathan Michael Hopkins
Johnathan (Johnny) Michael Hopkins, beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather passed away unexpectedly at the age of 38 on March 30, 2025 in Lewiston ID where he was currently residing. Born December 5, 1986 in Anaheim, CA Johnny was the only son of Patty Stone and Chris Hopkins and brother […]
Obituary: Richard Lee Peters
Richard Lee Peters , of Grenada, passed away at the age of 78 on March 28th 2025. Richard was born June 25 1946 in Yreka to Walter F. Peters and Shirley Ruth Peters. Richard graduated Yreka High School in 1965, and he went on to attend the College of the […]
Obituary: Dorothy “LaVerne” King
Lifelong Siskiyou County resident Dorothy “LaVerne” King passed away on March 28, 2025 at Madrone Hospice in Yreka. She was 90 years old. LaVerne was born on April 8, 1934 in Yreka to Leslie and Mildred Palmer. She worked as a telephone operator for a few years, but was best […]
Obituary: Bill and Nancy Hoy
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bill and Nancy Hoy. It was rare for anyone to see the two separate from each other, so although we are sad, we are grateful that they get to be together. William Albertis Hoy (June 19, 1944- April 1, 2025) […]
Obituary: Patricia Kelly Utz
Patricia Kelly Utz was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who left this world on Saturday, March 22, 2025, to be with her heavenly father and the loved ones who passed before her. She was the fifth child born to Carl and Viva Utz and grew up with her […]
Obituary: LARRY NOBLE BLANKENSHIP
Born on January 2, 1947 in Weed, CA to Noble and Edith Blankenship. Larry passed peacefully into eternal glory on March 22, 2025 at the age of 78. Larry grew up in Weed with his sister Geri and four brothers: Wade, Dick, Doug and Roger. In 1973 he married his […]
