was born in the quaint little town of Ballard California on June 16th, 1928. His parents were Eldon F. Howerton and Lucricia C. (Munoz) Bill & Billy. Gene was the oldest of five boys of whom all proudly served their country in various branches of the military. Ty Howerton country boys were raised from Ballard [...]

Known for his kindness, wit, and creative genius, Penn Valley resident Scott Dana Richins passed away. Born in San Diego, CA, Scott was raised by his mother Thelma and stepfather Elvin Dean Richins. He attended Roseville High School, lettering in track, tennis, and wrestling, before attending Serra College. In 1968, Scott married his first wife, [...]

  Cathrine Eva Smith was born on November 29th, 1952 in Grass Valley, to Lila (Pat) and Steve Novack. She was the 3rd of 4 girls and silly enough every picture of them growing up had them lined up in birth order.   Cathy went to Grass Valley schools and graduated from Nevada Union Highschool [...]

Laurita Claudine Peart Gray passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024 at her home in Nevada City, as she wished.Laurita was born February 8, 1936 in Eugene, Oregon. She was very close to her grandparents, Troy Keller and Sadie Keller Miller.She attended Nevada Union High School and graduated with the Class of ’54. In July [...]

May 17, 1952 - July 4, 2024Lifelong Colfax resident Ed Marson, 72, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side in Colfax on July. 4. Ed had courageously battled several health issues over the past few years before recently being diagnosed with Amyloidosis, a rare heart ailment.Ed was born in Auburn, Ca. on [...]

Matthew Paul Gilliland peacefully entered heaven’s gates late in the evening June 12th, 2024 in his home and in the presence of his loving wife; one day after their 36th wedding anniversary. Matt was 62 years old and born in Napa, CA. Matt was self-taught in many disciplines and known to be a jack of [...]

Allison D. Hillerman passed away on August 14, 2023, at “The Cascades of Grass Valley” assisted living in Grass Valley, CA with her husband at her side. She was 72 years old. A memorial service was held in September of 2023 in Yorktown, VA.Allison was born and raised in North Syracuse, NY by her parents [...]

Murray George Arnold Jr. passed away at Sierra View Senior Living at the age of 98. Memorial service will be held on July 9th at 12:00 p.m. at the Penn Valley Cemetery in Penn Valley, California.Murray George Arnold Jr. was born September 16, 1925, in Lancaster, Ohio. At sixteen-years-old he joined the U.S. Navy during [...]

Floyd Claire Perry-Thistle, born Floyd Claire Perry, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and esteemed music educator, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, at the age of 86 in Nevada City, California, after living a full and happy life.Floyd was born on January 23, 1938, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Harold Claire Perry and [...]

February 25, 1933 - June 13,2024Jim passed away at his home in Carmichael, CA. on June 13, 2024 with his wife and family at his bedside. He was 91 years old. His brother Bill and parents Alton and Mildred Shelton preceded him in death.He was born in Oakland and completed grammar school in Ashland, CA., [...]