Obituaries

Jan 24, 2019

Joseph William (“Joe”) Thomson died peacefully on Jan. 24 in Vacaville. He was born on Nov. 7, 1935, in Camden, N.J. His parents were Walter Tison Thomson and Nina Park Thomson.

Joe grew up in tiny Bettlewood, a section of Oaklyn, a small New Jersey town. He was not a model child. His sister remembers him patiently...

Jan 23, 2019

Cheryl Diane Murphy brought joy and laughter to everyone in her life, which ended on January 23, 2019. A retired teacher, Cheryl spent over 30 years inspiring and motivating her students with wit and wisdom. Cheryl was never afraid to stand up for justice and speak her mind to authority. A voracious reader and published author, she always knew...

Dec 27, 2018

Randall Jon Morreira, Sr., born in Honolulu, HI and resident of California for many years and more recently Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the age of 75.

Morreira was retired from US Air Force and California Department of Corrections.

He was a member of the Masons Fairfax Lodge #556, El Bekal...

Dec 22, 2018

James Alben Ebeling was the best of people, a self-proclaimed renaissance man without a renaissance. Known affectionately as “Jim” by everyone from Trader Joe’s employees to neighbors and doctors.

He was a proud logophile, a closeted artist- he has even been teased that he was indeed a CANDLESTICK MAKER.

He was also an art collector and his home gallery is...

Dec 18, 2018

Karen Dawn Horobin

Sept. 24, 1953 – Dec. 18, 2018

Karen Horobin, a longtime Davis resident and CSU Sacramento professor, died peacefully in her home under the care of her loved ones and the Yolo Hospice. After a determined fight, she succumbed on December 18, 2018, to an aggressive brain cancer first diagnosed after emergency...

Nov 29, 2018

John Melvin Yates sprang from this mortal coil on November 29 from his home in Davis at the age of 69. John was the first of six sons born to Melvin Benjamin Yates and Florence Patricia Rambold on January 21, 1949 in Billings, Montana.

When John was four, his parents moved to Los Angeles with him and...

Nov 14, 2018

On Wednesday, November 14th, 2018, Benjamin Cary Boyden, loving son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at age 40.

Benjamin was born August 19, 1978 in Woodland, California. He attended Davis Senior High School prior to graduating from the Cate School in Carpinteria, California. Following Cate, Benjamin attended Amherst college where he received his BA magna cum...

Nov 8, 2018

When Linda Jean McHenry died at home on November 8, 2018, we lost a brilliant, beautiful, kind, and generous person. She was auspiciously named “Beneficial Good Lady” by her Buddhist teacher. Appreciative parents often referred to her as the “mother of Spanish Immersion” because of her pivotal role in bringing that program to Davis. Wine lovers knew her as...

Nov 1, 2018

Lynn Carando passed away suddenly November 1, 2018 at the age of 73.  She grew up in Yolo and has resided in Winters for the past 46 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Carando, in 2007.  She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Sherri & Joe Corrales, her three grandchildren, Chelsea, Courtney...

Oct 29, 2018

William Lee Wallace (Bill) was born on March 11, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a minister for Good Shepherd Christian International Fellowship, where he taught English and the love of God to his dear friends of the Chinese community in Davis, California and in China.

Preceding his ministry, Bill owned Photo Quick in Davis California until 2005. He...

Oct 22, 2018

James B. Stephens, 95, of Davis, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at his home.  James was born July 19, 1923 to Alice and William Stephens.  He had been an area resident for 5 years.

A time of visitation will be held Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a Rosary being recited at...

Sep 14, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Joseph M. Vaughn. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 7, 2018

Barbara Kone Jackson died peacefully on September 7th, 2018. She was a vibrant member of her community and lived a life full of adventure and generosity to others.

Barbara was born to Samuel Guy and Marilee Fisher Kone in Aransas Pass, Texas on October 4, 1918. The family moved to Austin, Texas when Barbara was nine years...

Sep 7, 2018

G. DAVID SINGLETON

MAY 29, 1935- SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

G. David Singleton was born on May 29, 1935 in Chicago Illinois and was raised in Willows, California. He passed away at his home in Davis, California on September 7, 2018. He is survived by his two children, Jonathan David Singleton (and his wife Candace) and...

Sep 3, 2018

Patsy Jean Box Hull passed away peacefully on September 3, 2018 at the age of 87 in Woodland, California with family by her side.

Patsy ("Pat") Jean Box was born in Richmond, CA on Feb. 10, 1931 to Benjamin and Anita Donaldson Box. As a child, she, her older sister, June, and her parents moved around a...

Aug 26, 2018

Born – November 10, 1929 - Died – August 26, 2018

Toby Norman Price went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 10:28 p.m.

Toby was preceded in death by his wife, travel partner and great love of 52 years, Sonia, by his mother Elizabeth Price, father Toby Price,...

Aug 10, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Major Joseph R. Schlechter (U.S. Army, Ret.) announces his passing on August 10, 2018 at the age of 77.  Joseph passed peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Joseph was born in San Francisco on April 23rd, 1941, and later moved to Roseville, California with his family. He graduated...

Aug 2, 2018

February 4, 1931 – August 2, 2018  Paul Kilho Park passed peacefully in his sleep on August 2nd 2018 at age of 87.  Paul led a full life.  He was born in Kobe, Japan in 1931 to Korean parents.  His family returned to Pusan, Korea after World War Two.  He saw action in the Korean War working as a...

Jul 26, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty” A. Howard, age 101, passed away peacefully in her home in Davis on July 26, 2018.  Betty was born in Eureka, CA on January 21, 1917.  She lived in Davis most of her life with her husband of 78 years, Walter “Howdy” E. Howard, of Davis.  She outlived her husband by just 27 days.  A young grandson...

Jul 25, 2018

Hermina Brenner, 92, of Davis, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018.  She had been an area resident for 70 years.  Hermina was born April 16, 1926 in North Dakota to Elizabeth and Roy Schreiner.

The family will receive friends Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 P.M. at Smith...