February 15, 1945 to June 16, 2024Known 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 Sierra College.In 1968, Scott [...]
September 2, 1922 to June 17, 2024Mother drifted off to sleep surrounded by family members and knew she was never alone.She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Moe Surofsky; and four siblings.Mother was involved with several community organizations. Always had a smile that lit up her face and any room she [...]
October 9, 1952 to June 5, 2024Alan B. Morford age 71 passed away on June 5, 2024, in Grass Valley, CA. Born of October 9, 1952, Alan dedicated number years to his career as a building contractor before spending the last 13 years working in Contractor Sales at Hills Flat Lumber in Grass Valley.Alan was [...]
Brandon P. Hembree passed away surrounded by his family on July 2, 2024, at his home in Grass Valley, CA. In his true spirit, he ferociously fought stage IV cancer for several months preceding his untimely death.Memorial services will be held on Saturday July 27th at 10 a.m. at Hooper & Weaver in Nevada City [...]
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 [...]
