was born in the quaint little town of Ballard California on June 16th, 1928. His parents were Eldon F. Howerton and Lucricia C. (Munoz) Bill & Billy. Gene was the oldest of five boys of whom all proudly served their country in various branches of the military. Ty Howerton country boys were raised from Ballard [...]

Known for his kindness, wit, and creative genius, Penn Valley resident Scott Dana Richins passed away. Born in San Diego, CA, Scott was raised by his mother Thelma and stepfather Elvin Dean Richins. He attended Roseville High School, lettering in track, tennis, and wrestling, before attending Serra College. In 1968, Scott married his first wife, [...]

  Cathrine Eva Smith was born on November 29th, 1952 in Grass Valley, to Lila (Pat) and Steve Novack. She was the 3rd of 4 girls and silly enough every picture of them growing up had them lined up in birth order.   Cathy went to Grass Valley schools and graduated from Nevada Union Highschool [...]

Dr. Lisa Elaine Moon, was born June 4, 1952 in Cambridge, MA, and was raised in San Francisco, CA. She met her soul mate, Dr. Jerry Chan, while attending optometry school at UC Berkeley. They were married at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco in 1977. Lisa was well-known in the community as a caring optometrist, [...]

Dale Roger Mantei passed away on July 31, 2023 at home surrounded by family after a courageous fight against cancer. He was 60 years old.  Dale was born on December 12, 1962 in Lompoc, CA to Laura and Deward Mantei. He had many hobbies that he loved to share with his family which included scuba [...]

William Charles Jasper AKA “The Smartsville Dog Whisperer” passed away on Dec. 12, 2022. He was known as a true character to all who know him. Always ready to tell a story and offer his advice. Born in Willits, CA on March 12th, 1952. He grew up in Laytonville, Bran scomb area, living in a [...]

The outgoing and compassionate nature of Chet Cox touched the lives of many. He passed, at his home in Nevada City on November 3, 2022 at the age of 70. Chet is survived by 6 siblings, his former wife and friend of 45 years Andria Parker, and many children who looked to him as a [...]

Elizabeth Jane (Beth) Moorhead peacefully passed Monday, July 18, 2022, following an extended battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was 91 years old. Born in Clarendon, Texas, to Mary Jane (Martin) and Chester Melton, she spent most of her early years growing up in Amarillo, Texas. She had two sisters; La Juan and Bonnie and three [...]

Married for 74 years, William “Bill” Paul Grizard, 95, and Gertrude “Trudy” Theresa Grizard, 93, passed away peacefully just days apart in their home in Grass Valley, CA, surrounded by loved ones. Bill died on March 18th and Trudy on April 4th.  Bill and Trudy were both members of The First Baptist Church of Grass [...]