John Basa Jr. passed peacefully from this life on March 25, 2026. He was 73 years old – a talented musician, veteran, father, grandfather, teacher, hang glider, friend, mentor, and cancer survivor. John was born March 23, 1953, to John and Evelyn Basa in Binghamton, NY. The [...]
Audrey was born in San Francisco Oct 12, 1950, and died suddenly in Grass Valley May 31, 2026. She is preceded in death by her father Kenneth Brown of San Francisco. Audrey is survived by her husband of 50 years, Bill McIntosh of Grass Valley, CA and by her son Joe McIntosh,wife Ayanna McIntosh, Son [...]
Sharon Mackie unexpectedly passed away at her home on May 18, 2026, when she was 81.Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Grass Valley.Sharon was born on July 9, 1944, in San Diego, California, the daughter of Bill and Virginia Hullender. She was a [...]
Christine G. Arena, of Penn Valley, passed away on May 21, 2026, at the age of 74.She was born on April 12, 1952, to Mildred Isabel Spence and James Joseph Arena, at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco, CA.Christine and her family moved to Rough & Ready, in 1975.She enjoyed riding horses, reading, and [...]
Lonnie Debra McCaffreeWith deep pain and even deeper love, we honor the life of Lonnie Debra McCaffree, who left this world on May 1, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on June 16, 1962 in North Hollywood, raised in Thousand Oaks, where she attended Conejo Valley High School and then later moved to Grass [...]
October 21, 1962 - April 30, 2026After a brief but brave battle with pancreatic cancer Diana peacefully passed away on April 30, 2026 with her family by her side.Born in Grass Valley to James Ford Sr. and Barbara Ford, Diana was a life long resident of Nevada County.In her younger years Diana enjoyed being involved [...]
November 10, 1949 – May 24, 2026After a life well lived, Kenneth Leonard “Ken” Holbrook passed away on May 24, 2026, at his Lake Wildwood home, surrounded by loved ones.Born in Nevada City to Leonard and Dorothy Claire (Randall) Holbrook, Ken was a lifelong Nevada County resident whose family roots in the area spanned generations. [...]
August 1, 1991 – May 23, 2026David Allen Straub, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on May 23, 2026, at the age of 34.Born on August 1, 1991, in Grass Valley, California, to Allen and Sheri Straub, David spent his life rooted in the community and landscapes he loved. He grew into [...]
Ronald Russell Perdue passed away on March 21, 2026. He was born in Oakland, CA on July 20, 1943. He was 82 years old. Ron was a beloved husband, father, teacher, coach, and missionary. He devoted decades of his life to serving in Istanbul, Turkey, where he taught, coached, and shared his faith openly.He is [...]
