Obituaries

Jun 9, 2020

Steven Louis Campos “Stevie” passed away on June 9th, 2020.  Steven was a life long resident of Winters. He was born on November 14th, 1958 to parents Louis R Campos and Betty Jean Campos. He is survived by his children, Louis Campos, Jaime Campos, Melissa Campos, Steven Bales and Jennifer Kelley, grandchildren Natalia Hernandez, Sebastian Hernandez, Brantley Bales Marissa...

May 5, 2020

Patricia (Hartigan) Griffin made two decisions at a young age that led to a rich family life that was the center of her world, and a long, successful career in nursing.

Patsy left Clarina, County Limerick, Ireland at age 17 to attend nursing school in England. It was in England, in a dance hall, she met the...

May 5, 2020

Patricia Jean Hill, a 50-plus year resident of Davis died on May 5, 2020 after living a life infused with love, anchored by family, and contributing much joy to homes throughout the country with her art.

Pat was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on March 3, 1935 to Karl and Sue Yeager, and was the oldest of three...

Apr 28, 2020

Mercedes (Mitzi) Sabin Aguirre passed away on April 28, 2020 at The Meadows of Napa Valley, after a long brave fight against multiple health issues. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Aguirre and her only son, Mark Aguirre.

Mitzi is survived by her daughter, Laurie and husband Emmett Tetz, her grandson Lee and wife...

Apr 26, 2020

Lee passed away unexpectedly from a cardiac-related event on the evening of Sunday, April 26, 2020 in Woodland, CA. He was 64 years old. Lee will be deeply missed by all who loved him and had the privilege of knowing him.

Lee was born on May 21, 1955 in Mexico City, Mexico to Jim and Joyce Wilson,...

Apr 22, 2020

Mr. George Shark Chou Chin, of Davis, California, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the age of 80.

George was born to parents Chin Lin Ngoon and Chow Toy King on March 11, 1940 in Burma. He was the 5th eldest son out of 16 children. In 1958, he married his sweetheart, Nelly Chin...

Apr 10, 2020

David Walter Bell died in Davis, CA on April 10, 2020 at the age of 88. He had been suffering from Multiple System Atrophy, a Parkinson’s like syndrome, for the last few years.

Born on November 12, 1931 in Tacoma, Washington, Dave was the second child of Charles Langdon Bell and Barbara May Bell. He grew up...

Apr 9, 2020

Irene Dempsey of Davis died on April 9 of natural causes at the age of 94. She was born on July 22, 1925, in Harlan, Iowa, the second child of Roy B. Olson and Alvina Louise Olson (nee Kock). She grew up in small-town Iowa, in Harlan and nearby Walnut, during the dark days of the Great Depression. Her...

Mar 14, 2020

DOROTHY JULIA ROEDER MORRISSEY was born in the Riverdale section of The Bronx, New York, to Ethel Lytle and George Roeder, at their home, on January 29, 1935. She was the youngest of six daughters and was the lone survivor of the “Roeder Girls.” She went to be with her Lord on March 14th, 2020.

Dorothy attended...

Mar 3, 2020

David A. Brunson, 75, of Winters, CA passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020.  David was born March 17, 1944 in Albany, CA to Iris and Isaac Brunson.

I viewing will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM with a funeral beginning at 11:30 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day...

Feb 6, 2020

Charles Lineback, who over the course of his life was a tax and trust attorney, long haul trucker and Vietnam veteran, died February 6. He was 72 years old.

Charles Steven Lineback was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1947 to Clyde and Alma Lineback. After graduating from Western Hills High in 1965, he spent a year in...

Jan 13, 2020

Sean Christopher Wiedeman passed away peacefully at his home on Jan 13, 2020.  He was born in San Antonio, Texas on Jan 20, 1983 at Lackland Air Force Base and lived abroad in Japan and England for 8 years before moving to California with his parents.  He graduated from Davis High School in 2001 and Sacramento State University with...

Jan 2, 2020

Helen C. Villanueva, 83, of Davis, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2020 at her home.  She had been an area resident for 78 years.  Helen was born April 13, 1936 in California to Dionicia and Ted Castanon.

A Vigil service will be Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 7:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home.  A Memorial Mass will...

Dec 17, 2019

Laura “Lou” Blevins passed away on August 29, 2019 in the comfort of her home at age 92.  She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.  A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, September 10, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Woodland.  A reception will follow the mass...

Dec 14, 2019

How many roads must a man walk down

Before you can call him a man?

The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind, The answer is blowin' in the wind.  -Bob Dylan

Following an extended battle with Alzheimer’s disease, James Deering Mart, 80, passed peacefully on December 14, 2019 in Davis, CA. ...

Nov 27, 2019

Deborah Ullman beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at age 93. She was dearly loved and admired by her spouse, daughters, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. Deborah was born on May 27, 1926 to Morris and Libby Halpern on a farm near Lexington, Kentucky. She grew up during the Great Depression....

Nov 21, 2019

Alice L. Gay, 91, of Davis, CA, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 in Vacaville.  She had been an area resident for over 50 years.  Alice was born June 25, 1928 in San Diego, CA to Hannah and George Usher.

A viewing will be held Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 9:00 AM until 9:45 AM with the...

Nov 15, 2019

Steven Jon Seybold, beloved son of Robert and Patricia Seybold, passed away suddenly from a heart condition on Friday, Nov. 15, at Sacramento Sutter Hospital. Steven was born on Oct. 14, 1959, in Madison, Wis. and was raised in Madison.

He was a 1977 graduate of Madison Memorial High School. Before he graduated from the University of...

Nov 12, 2019

Brent Richard Duffin, age 68, died in his Davis home on 12 November 2019. He was born on 15 April 1951 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the son of Robert Beck Duffin and Beryl (Putnam) Duffin. He moved with his family in 1969 to Davis, California, and enrolled in University of California, Davis, receiving BA and MA degrees in English and...

Nov 12, 2019

Dr. Julian Ray Youmans, 91, died in El Macero, California on November 12th, 2019 following an extended illness. Julian was greatly loved by his family and friends and will be deeply missed. Julian was born in Appling County, Georgia on January 2, 1928 to John Edward Youmans, Jr. and Jennie Lou Milton Youmans. He grew up in the Ten Mile...