All Obituaries

  ALICE L. YOST June 20, 1918 - Sept. 1, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mom. Mom attributed her long life to her happy childhood and wonderful parents, Vernon and Vivian Lancaster. Mom was well known for her wonderful cooking, especially dessert. Her blueberry-peach pie is legendary. She was also an accomplished hair stylist, having won many awards and trophies. Possessing a green thumb, she could grow any kind of flower. Roses, African violets, and...

Isabel Theresa Detlefsen, born May 6, 1922 in Galt, California, went home to be with Jesus in the early morning hours of October 31, 2018. Isabel lived an amazing life and filled all 96 years with family, friends, laughter and love. Isabel loved the Lord with all her heart and is rejoicing in her heavenly home. She loved people and enjoyed visiting and telling stories from her childhood and especially stories about her kids and grandkids. She was known by many for her amazing hugs and...

MARGUERITE "JANET" COTE' Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018. She was 94 years old. She was born in Ohio to Edward G. Blumer and Marguerite M. Blumer. After a move to New York City and then back to Ohio, the family finally settled in southern California in 1937 where she graduated from Eagle Rock High School in 1941. She worked as a sales person, waitress and cashier before going to work for Lockheed during WWII...

Donna Marie Davis passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of October 23, 2018. She was born on April 19, 1940 in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Donna was the oldest of four children born to Donald and Kathryn Conn. She married George Albert Davis on August 27, 1955 in Arcata on West End Road and have since resided there for the last 63 years. Donna worked various jobs throughout her life until she retired from the Humboldt County Welfare Services Department. Donna was an avid bird...

Myriah Kendell - Rain Fournell 4/20/1993 - 10/09/2018 Myriah Fournell entered into life April 20, 1993, in Arcata, to Robinn Mcnertney Baird and Kenneth Fournell and stepfather Thomas Branham, Sr. Sadly, on Oct, 9, 2018, she left us to go on her new journey at the young age of 25, but she is not alone — she is with her beloved brothers, Terrance Davis and Darren Fournell; uncle Richard Jones and grandfather Terry Fournell, as well as many other family members watching over our...

  RONALD CLIFTON WHITE Ronnie White went to heaven on Sunday, October 7th. He was 75. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him but surely happy in his new home. Born in Scotia, California, on June 2, 1943, Ronnie was a life long resident of Humboldt County. He was educated at St. Bernard's. He went on to become one of the finest auto body technicians in the area for decades. No wrecked car was too far gone, and every paint job showed the pride of a master craftsman....

Robert L. Jones was born in Chicago, IL on October 20, 1935, he departed from this life on October 2, 2018, in Orick, CA. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Josephine Jeanette Jones. His three children are Kevin Jones of Eureka, California, Greg and Wendy Jones of Trinidad, California, and Micheal and Rebecca Jones of Orick, California. His 7 grandchildren are Micheal Jones II, and Marcus Jones, Matthew Jones, Rebecca Jones, Joah Shively Ariel Shively and Jaron Shively. He was a...

Christine E. Matsen went home to be with her Lord on September 26th, 2018.  She was born on July 31, 1934 to Reverend H.C. & Lucy Lafferty.   She leaves behind her children Glenn Matsen (wife Angela), Debra Caughey (husband Ken) and Lori Hartsoe (husband Tony). Also, ten grandchildren: Ryan (wife Krista), Renae (husband Jim), Cassandra, Maria, Haakon, Gunnar, Matsen (wife Faith) Marissa, Walker, Emma, and two great-grandchildren Brayden and Carter. She was...

Donald Foster was born, on May 13th 1934 and passed away on September 26, 2018. Donald was a resident of Eureka CA. Cremation care has been entrusted to Sanders Funeral Home. To share memories or express condolences, please sign the guest book.    

  CARL CLYDE SMITH December 17, 1928 - September 18, 2018 With his loving son and daughter by his side, Carl went to be with his Heavenly Father on the 18th of September at the age of 89. His pastor was there praying for him and provided wonderful support to his family. The hospital's caring staff was by Carl's side trying diligently to save his life after suffering complications from a heart attack. Carl was born on December 17, 1928 in Kansas. He was the second...