Remembering Devin
From the January 14, 2011 Edition
On Tuesday, Jan. 18 join a candlelight vigil at Madd Bailey’s Pub starting at 8 p.m to honor Devin Storz (August 28, 1988 – January 18, 2010). His friends, “The Walking Dead,” will perform. The …
Obituaries
Ruth Mavis Coleman Ralphs
From the January 07, 2011 Edition
February 29, 1920 –December 30, 2010
As a leap-year baby, Ruth Mavis Ralphs celebrated 90 years of life with only 22 “official” birthdays. She died on December 30, 2010, just two months short of 91.
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Susan Leila Hawbecker
From the January 07, 2011 Edition
February 14, 1949 to December 14, 2010
Born on the Day of Love, Susan’s life was just that, a life of love, compassion and laughter. Her extraordinary laughter would inspire a bright smile, if not …
Rochelle ‘Shelly’ Mason
From the December 31, 2010 Edition
November 19, 1952 -December 25, 2010
Beloved community leader and longtime Lake of the Woods resident Rochelle ‘Shelly’ Mason died on Christmas Day after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. She passed away peacefully with …
In Loving Memory: Edmund Anthony Mikolajewski
From the December 31, 2010 Edition
October 31, 1935 – December 10, 2010
Cheri Tucker and Jim Johnson of Frazier Park sadly announce the passing of Cheri’s father, Edmund Anthony Mikolajewski.
Edmund is survived by his loving wife Linda, daughters Cheri, …
Herbert Ivan ‘Pops’ Bartell
From the December 31, 2010 Edition
March 10, 1921 – December 13, 2010
Herbert Ivan “Pops” Bartell loved his coffee, flirted with the ladies, and made the town his extended family. He also enjoyed watching the auto races and football.
Herb …
Robert Thomas ‘Bob’ Miller
From the December 31, 2010 Edition
July 15, 1959 – December 18, 2010
Robert Thomas Miller died of a heart attack at his home in Pine Mountain on December 18. He was hard at work developing a new invention to make …
Poem for Susan Hawbecker
From the December 24, 2010 Edition
Susan, 61 was found deceased at her home, Thursday, Dec. 16. A friend writes that “Everyone who knew her loved her laugh.” Her niece, Pam Yancey, said, “Susan has moved to heaven to laugh with …
Melvin Brentwood ‘Brent’ Smith, Jr.: November 15,1931 – December 2, 2010
From the December 17, 2010 Edition
Nov. 15,1931 – Dec. 2, 2010
Melvin Brentwood Smith Jr., 79, died December 2, 2010. He was born in Los Angeles on November 15, 1931. He enjoyed living surrounded by nature in Pinon Pines for …
Memorial Notice: Melvin Brentwood ‘Brent’ Smith, Jr. Service Set for Friday, Dec. 17 at 11:30 a.m.
From the December 10, 2010 Edition
A memorial service for Melvin Brentwood Smith Jr., 79, will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 17 at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park, 10621 Victory Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91606. He died December …