Our beloved Bill Douglass, jazz master and co-founder of the Sierra Jazz Society, passed away quietly in his sleep at 5 AM on February 26, 2024. Bill’s wife, Nora Nausbaum, had been a steady presence at his side through his years-long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. From his youth in Grass Valley, Bill developed a unique [...]
February 12, 1937 to February 17, 2024Louis Robert "Bob" Libutti, of Nevada City California, sadly left us on February 17th, only days after his 87th birthday, and after years of struggling with Parkinson's disease. He is predeceased by his sister Cathleen and survived by his wife, Mary Tendall, son Robert (Bonnie) of Michigan, Laura (Jon) [...]
SAMUEL “SAM” RAMEYMay 3, 1939 to February 23, 2024Samuel Sam Ramey went to be with his Lord on February 23, 2024. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on May 3, 1939. He moved to Grass Valley in 1949 where he attended local schools and graduated from Nevada Union High School in 1957.He married his [...]
With Heavy Hearts We Announce the Passing Of Our "STORY TELLER" EMMETT DUNCAN BUTLER 08/02/1953 - 02/15/2024Loving Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Great Uncle, Godfather, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend. He was a Boatswain Mate through his Military Career and Achieved the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class.In 1986 he purchased his own truck and became [...]
Robert Cecil Angove, 74, of Grass Valley, passed away peacefully at home on February 18, 2024. Funeral Services will take place at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2024 at Hooper & Weaver Mortuary, 459 Hollow Way, Nevada City. Services will follow at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 615 Hollow Way, Nevada [...]
Robert Ernest Granville “Bob”, (if you were cool) 1935 – 2024 His life was well lived, and he was well loved. He was called home in a peaceful manner at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, 16 February 2024, in his 88th year, having been surrounded for many days by an adoring family.This poet, craftsman, comedian, and [...]
Joyce Delyte Felce passed peacefully from this life at the age of 95 with her family members by her side on January 27, 2024, and Heaven received a new Angel.She was born on March 2, 1928, in Ontario, California to Hazel Imbler Woodhead and Arthur Woodhead. She was raised in Delano and after high school [...]
Longtime Nevada City, CA resident, Judith Kenedi passed away peacefully in her sleep with family by her side on January 14, 2024. She was 95 years old. A survivor of the Holocaust and a proud and active member of the Jewish community, Judy lived in the Nevada City area for more than 40 years. She [...]
The family of Thomas Warren Osborne Junior is saddened to announce his passing on February 1st in his hometown of Grass Valley, California. Tom was born November 29th 1938 in Grass Valley, CA to Thomas and Rose Osborne and lived in the area for 85 years. Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline [...]
Roger Elgin Montre was born on November 20, 1931 and passed away on January 25, 2024, at the golden age of 92, in his hometown of Grass Valley, CA. Roger was married to his loving wife of 71 years, Judy Montre. He was a caring, adventurous father to his three children and their spouses, Randy [...]
