January 3, 1937-April 2, 2026 He was a Navy Veteran who served honorably on the USS Walton. He later worked for Western Electric in San Leandro CA as a Methods Analyst for 35 years. Former Boy Scout leader in San Lorenzo CA. He enjoyed rock hounding, including dino digs in Montana, local mining and working [...]
Paul Appleby passed peacefully in his home in Grass Valley, California, on Saturday, March 29, 2026, after a short illness. Paul was born in Derby, England, but resided in Grass Valley for the last 25 years. While Paul loved his adopted town of Grass Valley, he remained a true Brit at heart with his dry [...]
August 15, 1925 – February 8, 2026The DeMers Family invites the friends Dad has made over the years to his Funeral Mass and Military burial. In lieu of flowers we request donations to Mt Saint Mary's Academy/Grass Valley.Funeral Mass Celebration Friday, April 17th at 10:30 a.m., at Saint Patrick's Church, 235 Chapel Street, Grass ValleyMilitary [...]
August 8, 1942 – November 24, 2025It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Katherine Kelly.As a long standing resident of Nevada City, she made many lasting friendships throughout her years here, and will continued to be remembered for her supportive nature and sense of humor that always offered a smile.Barbara is [...]
June 30, 1928 – February 4, 2026 Esther Lela Shultz, age 97, passed away on February 4, 2026. She was born on June 30, 1928, in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1948, Esther married her beloved husband of over 70 years, Bill. Early in their marriage, they traveled with PG&E, living in a travel trailer before settling [...]
November 27, 1929 – January 2, 2026Luther (Luke) William Faler Sr, 96, went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2026, in Redmond, OR. Luther Faler served as City Finance Director for Grass Valley and Folsom, CA; and as City Deputy Finance Director for Southgate and Santa Rosa, CA. In his later years, Luke [...]
Rosalee Clanton passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born on March 4, 1939, in Greely, CO to Raymond and MaryAlice Turner.In 1957, she married the love of her life, Ray Clanton, in Grass Valley. They raised three children, Michael, Laura, and Daniel.Rosalee was a switchboard operator and [...]
Bryan Lee Huneycutt, 78, of Penn Valley, California, passed unexpectedly but peacefully into the presence of the Lord on March 15, 2026, in Grass Valley, California, after a brief illness. Bryan was born in High Point, North Carolina, to Jay Doyce Huneycutt and Helen Virginia Dean Huneycutt, both of whom preceded him in death. He [...]
Lawrence Franklin Opel, a resident of Nevada City for twenty-nine years, died Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his home with his wife close by. He was 82 years old. Karin and Larry had been married for 59 years. Larry was born on Jan. 31, 1944, in Oklahoma City, OK and lived in Southern California before [...]
April 17, 1947 - March 12, 2026Marlys Ann Sanders passed away on March 12, 2026 in Redding, Ca. from complications related to Parkinson’s Disease. She was 78 years old. Marlys’s friends and family stayed by her side during her final days.Marlys was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on April 17, 1947 to Elvin and Vera Eden. [...]
