September 10, 1950 – July 3, 2026On July 3 2026 a little bit of magic left this world. Nicholet Iris Gamble was born on September 10, 1950. She came into this world in the same way she lived in it: on her own terms, a bit unconventional, and with a style all her own. Her [...]
1947 – 2026 Keith Arnold Litke, 78, of Grass Valley, CA passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026 at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital.Keith was born in San Mateo in 1947 and was the son of Raymond and Nadine Litke. He graduated from Mills High School in 1965 and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree [...]
February 16, 1950- April 10, 2026Lance Mahle 76, a long-time resident of Grass Valley passed away peacefully at Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento from heart failure with his family by his side.Lance was born at San Diego Naval base in 1950 and later went on to serve in the Navy from 1968-1974. Lance worked for [...]
William Copeland, born 4 November 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio to Rachel and Norman Copeland, passed away 14 July 2026 after decades of being challenged with Multiple Sclerosis. While a student at Goddard College, Bill met and married Karen Rexford. Living in Vermont, he developed an interest in construction and home building. Bill was drafted in [...]
In Loving Memory of Ruth Ann Lastufka (Enos) With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Ruth Ann Lastufka, AKA Ruth, RA, Jungle Temptress, Ruthie, who departed this world on July 10, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on January 16th, 1948, in Woodland, CA, Ruth [...]
Gustave Lee Seyle III passed away on July 4, 2026 at Sierra View Senior Living in Grass Valley. He was 92 years old.Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, July 23 at 10:00 a.m. at Sierra Memorial Lawn Cemetery, 459 Hollow Way, Nevada City. Services will be officiated by Pastor Jeff Richards of the Grass [...]
Diana Virginia Pello, born Diana Virginia Browning on December 18, 1937, in Nevada City, California, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Diana was the daughter of Clyde and Virginia Browning and proudly represented the 5th of 8 generations of the Browning family born in Nevada County, a [...]
Ellwood (Woody) Heisey went to heaven on July 3, 2026. Woody was 90 years old.Woody was born February 1, 1936, in Pennsylvania. He grew up on the family farm. In the summer of 1955, he headed west with friends for a summer adventure. They arrived in Downieville, California and joined a fire crew for the [...]
January 24, 1933 – June 18, 2026Dorothy "Jane" Stouder of Grass Valley, CA, beloved family matriarch, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and soon-to-be great-great-grandmother, passed away on June 18, 2026, at the young age of 93.Jane was born January 24, 1933, to Robert and Dorothy Pope, and was married to the late Donald "Jack" Stouder, M.D.Jane was [...]
Marilyn Marie (Hickman) LightnerIn memory of Marilyn Marie (Hickman) Lightner, she was born on March 29th, 1941, and passed away on June 27, 2026.She was preceded in death by her father, Homer C. Hickman; and mother, Marie E. Hickman.She is survived by her husband, John Lightner; daughters and sons-in-law, Christine M. Bradford and Andrew K. [...]
