Obituaries
Deborah Lynn McWilliams
Sep 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Deborah Lynn McWilliams
January 1, 1958 – September 28, 2025
Deborah Lynn McWilliams, beloved daughter of Trena and Freddie Rouse, passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 67.
Deborah’s life was filled with color, joy, and unmistakable style. Her festive holiday outfits, often worn well beyond the season, brightened every room she entered. A lifelong Disneyland...
Clifford George Christen
Sep 20, 2025
Clifford George Christen passed away at the age of 98 on September 20, 2025, at his ranch in Yorkville, California, where he enjoyed his retirement years with family and friends. He lived a good life, had strong faith, and was known throughout his community as a kind and helpful neighbor who was always willing to lend a hand and make...
Teresa Jean Rauch
Sep 20, 2025
The sun shines less bright and the world seems a little colder. Our beautiful mother was lifted into the arms of her Lord and Savior and joyfully entered the Kingdom of Heaven on the morning of Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Teresa Kott was born in Los Angeles, California to Bruce Kott and LaVerne Kester on April 18, 1947. Her life was...
Christopher Paul Keiffer
Sep 18, 2025
" I've headed to the happy hunting grounds to find my peace at last”!
Christopher Paul Keiffer, a life-long resident of Hopland, passed away on Thursday, September 18th,2025; after a valiant, prolonged battle with Parkinson’s.
He was preceded in death by a long line of local family from his parents; Chris and Betty Keiffer to Anderson, Enrights, and Pomas of Ukiah, to...
Robert Torell
Sep 12, 2025
Robert Torell
May 31, 1946 – September 12, 2025
Robert Torell, beloved friend and craftsman, passed away on September 12, 2025, at the age of 79.
Born on May 31, 1946, Torell lived a life defined by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for the beauty in both nature and artistry. He began his working years as a bicycle delivery boy, a...
Buhl K. Hoover
Sep 11, 2025
Buhl K. Hoover
February 1, 1933 – September 11, 2025
Buhl K. Hoover, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on September 11, 2025. He was born on February 1, 1933, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Mary Alice and Harold Hoover. Buhl moved to Ukiah at age 14, graduated from Ukiah High School, and later served in the U.S. Army. He married Lorraine...
Richard "Rick" Ernest Ruddick
Sep 5, 2025
Richard Ernest Ruddick, known to friends and family as "Rick," passed away peacefully after a battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Rick was born in Ukiah, California, and attended Ukiah schools. He was an honor roll student through Jr. High. After graduation from High School, he attended Jr. College and then Cal-Poly, San Luis Obispo. His major was Ag Business. Rick served on a California...
Percy Kenneth Goodiron Jr.
Sep 2, 2025
Percy Kenneth Good Iron, Jr. entered the Spirit World on September 2, 2025. Percy was born on April 24, 1959 in Oakland, CA. He was preceded in dead by his parents, Percy Kenneth Good Iron, Sr. and Katherine Young Bear Good Iron. Throughout his life, Percy was grounded and guided by his traditional Lakota teachings. He was a champion Fancy...
Donald Penman Madole
Aug 20, 2025
Donald (Don) Penman Madole passed away at his home surrounded by family after his courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving husband to Carolyn Madole and wonderful father to Edie McCord, Butch McCord ,Pamela Terrill and Dustin Madole. He was dedicated to his family and friends.
Don was born in October 20,1942 in Whitefish Montana to Herbert Harry Madole and...
Kathleen Marie McMain
Aug 19, 2025
Kathleen Marie McMain (Kathy) of Potter Valley, CA born November 18, 1942 in Imlay City, Michigan. Passed on August 19, 2025 at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband (Walt) Walter McMain, her daughter Kimberly Marie McMain, and grandson James Allen Dailey. She is survived by her sons Preston Dailey and wife Julie, Troy Dailey and wife...
Madelyn Gayle Yeo
Aug 18, 2025
25 Year Ukiah Resident
Madelyn Gayle Keller Yeo was born in Springfield, Missouri on February 10, 1948, to Frank Beldon Keller and Roberta Roslyn Ragan. She died peacefully on August 18 at UCSF in San Francisco after a summer decline due to congestive heart failure.
Madelyn is survived by her husband Dennis and two adult children, Rebecca Daniels of Chicago and Matthew...
Geneva Elizabeth Kinney (Burrell)
Aug 18, 2025
Geneva Elizabeth Kinney (Burrell)
Geneva Kinney (Burrell), age 81, passed away at her home on August 18, 2025, in Redwood Valley, California. Born on February 7, 1944, in Lassen, California, Geneva lived a life marked by devotion to her family, commitment to her community, and a deep generosity that touched countless lives.
Geneva built a lasting legacy as a successful local business...
Margaret Dunn Jones
Aug 11, 2025
It is with love filled hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Dunn Jones, truly an Angel on Earth, pure in heart and in faith.
Margaret was born on December 28,1931, she lived a long and faithful life, and left for her eternal life in Heaven on August 11, 2025.
Margaret lived each day praising the Lord. Her...
Jeremy "JD" Duane Donahoo
Aug 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jeremy “JD” Duane Donahoo (July 26, 1975 to August 3, 2025)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeremy “JD” Duane Donahoo, a beloved husband, father, and respected business owner, who lost his hard fought courageous battle with cancer on Sunday August 3rd. He just celebrated his 50th birthday and leaves behind a...
Christion Salvador Schoenfeld
Aug 2, 2025
Christion Salvador Schoenfeld, born on June 16, 1999 and transitioned on July 31, 2025 at the age of 26. His sudden departure has left a profound void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Christion was a firefighter on CAL FIRE for 3 years. He was part of the Mendocino Unit Woodlands Fire Station, and a firefighter previously...
James Forrest Hughes
Jul 31, 2025
Jim (Jimbo to his childhood friends) was born on December 6, 1950 to Forrest (Frosty) and Mary Hughes in Ukiah, California and passed away on July 31, 2025.
He attended all local grammar schools and graduated from Ukiah High School in 1969. After receiving his A.A. degree in Computer Science from Shasta Junior College in Redding, he studied Psychology and Sociology...
Steve Richard Daniels
Jul 28, 2025
Steven (Steve) Richard Daniels, man of many talents and friends, passed away on July 28, 2025 at the age of 67. He died from complications due to cancer, after fighting to live for six long years. He will be greatly missed.
Born on December 19, 1957 in Ukiah, California to Richard W. Daniels and Joan D. Daniels (Lambrecht), Steve grew up...
Rodger Andrew Reinier
Jul 28, 2025
Rodger ‘Andy’ Reinier, who just celebrated his 80th birthday with family and friends, peacefully passed away at his home on July 28, 2025 surrounded by his loving wife, Sharen, and loyal four-legged companion, Ginger, by his side.
Andy was born on July 21, 1945 in Ottumwa, Iowa. When he was young he grew up on a farm in Bloomfield, Iowa then...
Merlene Audrey Ray Besoni
Jul 28, 2025
Merlene Audrey Ray Besoni
Lakeport, CA – Merlene Audrey Ray Besoni, a beloved matriarch and the last vibrant link to a cherished generation, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a profound legacy of family and love. Born on May 30, 1929, Merlene's early life was deeply rooted in the traditions and community of her birthplace, where she was born and raised on...
Carolyn Foutz Whitmire
Jul 26, 2025
Carolyn Whitmire (née Foutz) went to be with the Lord on July 26, in the early hours of the morning. She was surrounded by her family and passed peacefully.
Carolyn grew up in Ukiah with parents Joe and Stella, sister Joan and brother Calvert. She and Joan were charter members of the Dolphins swim club and enjoyed competing on the Ukiah...
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