August 10, 1938 – January 4, 2026With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph L. Liggett, a man of integrity, boundless energy, and the rare ability to conceive, design, and build just about anything he set his mind to. Joe was born in San Francisco on August 10, 1938, and on January 4, 2026, [...]
December 11, 1951 – October 7, 2025Paul Reynolds left us on October 7, 2025, at the age of 73. A stroke took him unexpectedly.He was the oldest child of Delbert and Julia Reynolds, who gave him four younger sisters to protect and annoy, in equal parts, and always with love. The family finally settled, after [...]
Jace Daniel Ibañez, age 10, of Grass Valley, California, was called home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2025, following a tragic vehicle accident. Born on April 25, 2015, in Grass Valley, Jace lived a life filled with love, faith, and purpose far beyond his years.Jace was the beloved son of Theresa Peters [...]
March 13, 1967 – January 15, 2026Eric Ness, lovingly referred to as "Elmo" by his family and close friends, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 58, surrounded by his family.He is survived by his children, Colton, Dallas, and Ashley; his grandson, Landon; his mother, Marylin; his brother, Brian; his sister and [...]
April 30, 1935 – January 4, 2026Arlene (aka “Warden”) Wilder passed January 4, 2026 with her daughters by her side.Wanda Arlene was born to William and Florence (Peterman) Gillander in Sacramento, California.Arlene lived in Folsom, CA with her family before moving to Grass Valley where she attended Mount Saint Mary's School until she went on [...]
August 02, 1967 – September 2, 2025Generous, kind, multi-talented and joyous. Willing to step in at any time, whenever and wherever there was a need. He was deeply loved and appreciated by his friends and longtime colleagues. His musical talent and contributions raised many spirits.Born on August 02, 1967, in Kolonga on the island of [...]
Thomas Elden Nix, age 90, of Nevada City, California passed away December 12, 2025. Memorial services will be held January 31 at 11am at the LDS Church, 615 Hollow Way, Nevada City.Thomas was born November 19, 1935, in Sacramento, California to Ralph Elden Nix and Mildred May Jackson Nix. Thomas, “Tom” was proud of growing [...]
Ernest Stair passed away December 5, 2025, in Gridley, CA at the age of 87. He was born in West Virginia in 1938 and moved to Cedar Ridge when he was 9. He went to Union Hill Elementary School, graduated from Nevada Union High in 1956, then joined the navy.He met Sherry Cellen in 1954 [...]
October 15, 1930 – December 28, 2025Major Carroll J. Riley, known as Rip, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, surrounded by his family. He was 95 years old.Rip was born on October 15th, 1930, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the eldest of three children. In 1953, he began a distinguished 22-year career in the [...]
June 10, 1948 – November 21, 2025John Timothy Pratt, 77, passed away November 21, 2025 in Grass Valley.Graveside services for family and friends will be held on Friday, January 30, at 11:00 a.m. at Greenwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 10848 Rough & Ready Highway, Grass Valley. Full military honors will be rendered by the Nevada County [...]
