Obituaries

Jim Smith, who was our father, grandfather, faithful-loving-companion and uncle – passed away suddenly at his home on Dec. 17, 2021. He was 91 years old. Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Palo Alto, attended USF, married, served in the U.S. Army as a Medical Technician, and graduated from Stanford University. [...]

Kenneth G. Dunn passed away January 29, 2022. He was 76. Ken was born July 5, 1945, in Liverpool, England, to Elsie and George Dunn. He earned an AA degree while serving 21 years in the US Air Force as a K-9 handler, Master Trainer, and Law Enforcement Officer. Ken was a Deputy Sheriff with [...]

Pearl M. Phillips passed away on January 31, 2022, at Atria of Grass Valley. She was 87. Pearl was born June 23, 1934, to Myrtle and George Scott in Martinez, California. She was the oldest, and only daughter. Her brother Roy joined the family a year later. People come and people go, but not Pearl. [...]

It is with great sadness that we report that Linda Schuyler Horning passed away on January 12, 2022. She succumbed to terminal colon cancer metastasized to the liver in less than two months. Linda was a vibrant and healthy 72-year-old planning to complete a book compiling her editorials published in the Union newspaper. Her family [...]

Donald “Allen” Ramsey passed away unexpectedly on January 25th with his wife Sheri at his side. Allen was a Nevada County resident for 16 years and was employed by Waste Mgmt.  He was previously a Sacramento County resident where he grew up.  He was an avid bowler and fisherman and loved watching his grandsons play [...]

Donald Bruce Baggett passed away at Crystal Ridge Care Center in Grass Valley on January 23, 2022. He was 85. The immediate family gathered for a graveside burial at Live Oak Cemetery in Live Oak, California. They invite the community to celebrate Don’s life at a summer memorial service—the time and venue still to be [...]

Rosario Gomez Cotton, 94, of Colfax, CA,  went home to be with Jesus on Dec. 17, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family. Rosie had suffered a stroke & heart attack in August, and came home in Oct. to be cared-for by family with support from Hospice. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She [...]

Jonathan (Jon) Paul Williams went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2021.  Jon was born on June 4th, 1975 to Ted and Domenica (May) Williams in Orange County, Ca.   Jon is survived by his wife, Lena Vaughn-Williams, his children, Jiah Vaughn, Dylan, Brennen, Miranda and Natalia Williams and his mother May Williams and [...]

Sharon Heisey passed away on Oct. 27, 2021 in her home. She was 75. Sharon was born April 5, 1946 in Berkeley, California to Everett and Dorothy Gracey. She grew up in northern California. Sharon met and fell in love with Dr. Richard Heisey in 2001. They married on Aug. 27, 2005. They remained soulmates [...]