On December 26, 2022, Sheila Marlene Blecksmith, age 84, in the presence of her loving family, ended her pilgrim days on earth and entered into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ. A longtime resident of Nevada City, CA, she was a very active member of Calvary Bible Church, Grass Valley since 1969, singing in [...]
Rickey Glenn Frazer passed away on December 30, 2022 at home. He was 65 years old. A Celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Camptonville Cemetery. A potluck reception will follow at the Camptonville Community Center.Rick was born February 8, 1957 to Ann and Richard [...]
Virginia Morrish went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 in Susanville, California at the age of 91. She was born in Lennox, California on February 4, 1931, to Leroy and Thelma Armstrong. She is survived by two sons, Jeff (Susie) Morrish and Ken (Peggy) Morrish, two daughters, Phyllis (Larry) Click [...]
Christopher Alan Bishop passed away on December 20, 2022 at age 57 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Chris was born on June 1, 1965 in Grass Valley, California to Brian and Carol Bishop. A fifth generation native of Nevada County, Chris graduated from Nevada Union High School in 1983 and attended Sierra College [...]
Annette Penney Geare, long-time resident of Nevada County, passed away suddenly at home on January 4, 2023 at age 71. The daughter of Olinquid Clarence Penney and Narvell Lynelia Turner, Annette was born on October 17, 1951, in Oakland, California. She spent her childhood surrounded by her many sisters and a brother. She graduated from [...]
Gino Mario Del Chiaro passed away on January 6, 2023, closely following the passing of his wife of 52 years, Renee Del Chiaro. Throughout his 82 years, Gino was larger than life with a big head of curly hair and an even bigger voice. He loved sports, hunting, and reading, as well as good wine [...]
Delores L. Trest passed away January 6, 2023 at the age of 85 due to Alzheimer’s disease.Memorial Services will be held Friday, January 20th at 1:30 p.m. at Hooper & Weaver Mortuary, 459 Hollow Way, Nevada City, CA.Dee was born September 23, 1937 to Johnnie Richardson and Jesse Bishop. She had two brothers and four [...]
Edna Mae Costa passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022 at the age of 89 in Nevada City, CA. Born Edna Gregory on January 14, 1933 in Oklahoma. Her family migrated to California during the Depression and found work on California farms. They settled in the Mission San Jose area where Edna eventually graduated from [...]
Richard C. Mentzer passed away Jan. 8, 2023, at home. He was 85Private services will be held.Richard “Dick” Mentzer was born on Sept. 7, 1937, in Yosemite National Park, CA. He lived his formative years in Vacaville, CA. He received his BA & MA degrees from Chico State College. Richard and Ann were married for [...]
Richard “Rick” Jamerson passed away December 27, 2022, at home. He was 66. He was born in Grass Valley in 1956, to Paul and Irma Jamerson. He was a lifelong resident of Nevada County. He graduated from Nevada Union High School in 1974 and received his bachelor's degree in Forestry from Humboldt State University. While [...]
