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 [...]

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 [...]