Obituaries

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...

Jan 4, 2025

Jeffrey Duane Burrell, a beloved husband, father, teacher, coach, and pillar of the Ukiah community, passed away on January 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on January 2, 1958, in Ukiah, California, Jeff dedicated his life to his family, students, and community, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.

Jeff was born and raised in Ukiah, where...

Jan 1, 2025

Frances "Darlene" Kraemer went to be with the Lord on January 01, 2025 at the age of 76.

She passed peacefully at home on the ranch where she loved to spend time with her family and animals. She was preceded in death by her brother Danny Morse and grandson Benjamin Kraemer. She is survived by her husband Leland, sons Lee and...

Dec 31, 2024

Roger Lee Mayfield Sr., 74 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones on December 31, 2024, in Ukiah, California. He was born in Ukiah to Lucille and Ross Mayfield, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Rodney Mayfield and Ronnie Mayfield.

Roger graduated from Ukiah High School and spent most of...

Dec 25, 2024

David Holland July 25, 1957 – December 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Holland on December 25, 2024, at the age of 67, following a long and courageous battle with his health. David passed peacefully with his family by his side, leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and a deep passion for...

Dec 23, 2024

Dec 23, 2024

Eva Helen Johnson was born January 16, 1934, in Biggs, CA, to her parents, Fred and Emma Abreu. She was the youngest of six children born to her parents and two half-siblings from her mother. Her family moved to Anderson Valley in 1943, when Eva was nine years old.

She attended Anderson Valley Elementary School and High School, where she enjoyed...

Dec 20, 2024

 Barbara Ann Blair Pittman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at the age of 92, following a sudden stroke.

 The middle child of William (Ed)win and Edith Myrl Blair, Barbara was born on October 19, 1932 in Happy Camp, Calif. She lived her early years in Superior, Arizona until moving...