Obituaries

Mar 20, 2025

Mary Diane Howard Foucault Mary Madden was born 12/25/1936 and went home to her Saviour the morning of March 20, 2025. Mary spent her elementary years in Burbank Ca, moving to Ukiah in 1950. She graduated from Ukiah High School with the class of 1955 and then on to College at San Jose State. True love brought college to a...

Mar 17, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Theresa Ann (Grivette) Jamison, lovingly known as Terry by her friends and family. Born on August 6, 1951, in Ukiah, California, she peacefully passed, surrounded by family, on March 17, 2025, having spent her entire life in the town she cherished, surrounded by the love of family and friends.

Terry is survived by...

Mar 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Inez Ann Carpenter, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother & friend, who peacefully departed this world on March 17, 2025, at the age of 91.

Iney, as she was known to those close to her, was a woman committed to her family and friends. She was kind...

Mar 13, 2025

Susie Johnson was born in Vallejo, California, on October 19, 1947, and she passed away on March 13, 2025. Her family moved to Ukiah when she was six years old, and that is where she happily spent the rest of her life. Her childhood was idyllic, and she had a joyous life filled with family and friends. 

She married her childhood...

Mar 12, 2025

Richard A. Thompson passed away peacefully on Wednesday night, March 12, 2025. Born on August 22, 1930, in Phoenix, Arizona, Richard was the son of Charles Butler Thompson and Mina Caroline (Lindsholm) Thompson. Richard, his parents, and three brothers, moved to Mendocino County in 1942. A graduate of Ukiah High School (class of 1948), Richard began work in construction on...

Mar 10, 2025

Mar 9, 2025

Donald Roy Pickman passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday, March 9th, surrounded by his loving family and close friends. He was born on May 11, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, the third of four children to Peter and Louise Mahé-McDonoff. Donald was the younger brother of George and Gordon Pickman, and the older brother of his sister, Helen...

Mar 1, 2025

Feb 28, 2025

Angela Bennis Joyce, “Babe” to her family and friends, a beloved healer and tireless advocate for maternal health, died peacefully on February 28, 2025, in Ukiah, California of natural causes. She was 90. A registered nurse for over 50 years, specializing in obstetrics and maternal nutrition, Angela was a life-long advocate for mothers and babies, a certified nutritional counselor, lactation...

Feb 23, 2025

Russell “Russ” Ralph Oakley, 82 of northern California passed away Sunday February 23, 2025. He was born December 31,1942 in Nicholson, PA to the late Ralph and Charlotte Oakley.

Russ spent most of his adult life in Ukiah CA, where he enjoyed every aspect of rodeo- competing, judging, giving lessons and running his own cattle company. He taught himself to shoe...

Feb 20, 2025

Francisco Cabada, age 50 of Ukiah, California, passed away on February 20, 2025 in Arcadia, California. Born on October 11, 1974 in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, Francisco was the son of Gilberto and Graciela Cabada and the beloved father of Vida and Francisco Cabada Jr.

Francisco Cabada was raised in Ukiah, California where he graduated from Ukiah High School in 1992. After...

Feb 19, 2025

Memorial Services for Anton “Tony” Engel of Ukiah will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 1 pm at Eversole Mortuary.

Born May 12, 1941 in Palo Alto, Tony passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 with his family by his side.

Tony was a long-haul truck driver who was proudest of his family and his shiny trucks. He enjoyed fishing,...

Feb 17, 2025

Stephanie Nicole McGarr, 42, passed away on February 17, 2025, in Ukiah, California. Born on February 12, 1983, in Ukiah, Stephanie was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend. She was deeply devoted to her family and found immense joy in providing everything for her daughter, Bristol Boele. Stephanie's unwavering love and dedication to Bristol were at the heart of...

Feb 14, 2025

Feb 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kurt Oren Smallcomb, a devoted husband, father, son, and friend. Kurt unexpectedly left us on February 4th, 2025 at the age of 62. Kurt touched the lives of everyone he met with his generous spirit, infectious laughter, and unwavering love for his family and friends. 

Kurt was born on March...

Jan 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that after a brief illness Della Gibson passed peacefully on 01/23/25 with her family by her side. Born July 8, 1932 in Hopland to her parents Vincenzo (Jim) and Mary Milone. Della lived her 92 years on the ranch she was born on. She witnessed the ranch go through many changes from hops, prunes, pears...

Jan 21, 2025

Marjorie Ruth Stuart (Hennigan) Leach, daughter of Norval and Eunice Stuart, passed away January 21st, 2025 in Ukiah Ca. Raised in Amador County, she had a decorated 4H career and later went to Beauty School. In 1970, Marjorie settled down in the west side of Ukiah with her late husband, Harold Leach where they enjoyed tennis, bowling, camping, fishing and...

Jan 15, 2025

Kathryn Schapmire, 90, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and inspiration. Born in Mooresburg, Tennessee, to Clifford and Edith Hicks on February 15, 1934, Kathryn spent her formative years in Bloomington, Illinois, where she built a foundation of cherished memories and lasting relationships.

Kathryn married the love of her life, Andy Schapmire, and...

Jan 12, 2025

A memorial service will be held for Donna Burton of Redwood Valley on Saturday, at New Life United Pentecostal Church, January 18th, 2025, at 12:30 PM at 604 Jones St., Ukiah. Donna passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 12th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on February 18th, 1965, in Southern California, Donna had been a resident of...

Jan 7, 2025

David Merle Orchard (1952 - 2025)



My Story Large

David Orchard



Tell my story, Boy, when I die

and tell it loud and large.

If it was in the woods,

say my bellows were louder than the bear's

and that afterwards

its jaw hung slack as if broken.

If it was at sea,

say it was the white or the tiger

not the bull so despised by Hemingway.

If it was by...