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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — We are saddened to announce that Melba Fay Reed went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2025, after an illness.
Melba was born to parents Doley and Ruby Booker on Sept. 13, 1937. They moved to Lucerne when she was 10 years old.
She was a loving mother and a good friend who loved to go camping. She worked at the Leaky Tiki.
She loved to play dice with her friends and the casino was one of her favorite places to go and have fun.
Melba Fay Reed will be very missed by everyone who knew her. May she rest in peace.
Melba was predeceased by her husband, Cecil Reed, and son, Richard Reed.
She is survived by her children, Jessica James, Janice Bennight, Katy Reed and Andy Wilson; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even great-great-grands.
Celebration of life will be held at the Upper Lake Park on Friday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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In Loving Memory of
Bobby Kelton Griffin
Jan 13, 1937 – April 8, 2025
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — It is a great honor to gather together today and mark the remembrance of our dad. He loved Clearlake and especially this Lakeport area. He and the love of his life Patricia lived and enjoyed their lives here together.
There was nobody like Bob Griffin, he was a man with an outgoing personality, one who was warm and friendly to everyone he met. He went out of his way to help someone if he saw them struggling to open a door, or needing a helping hand in any way, he would not hesitate to help.
He cared about people and enjoyed talking to them everywhere he went. He enjoyed making people laugh and would not be embarrassed to act weird or crazy, even at the expense of himself. There are so many funny memories of him in this way.
Dad was the last of his siblings, he was the youngest of six, five brothers and one sister: Wayne, Dalton, Jimmy, Vernon, Sammy and Wanda. His parents were Roy and Eddie (Brown) Griffin.
At 88 years old, he had lived a long life. He had tragedies in his life, but he had love and family too. His misfortunes only seem to make him stronger.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia; his children, Scott Griffin and wife Gina, his daughter Terri Lewis and husband Rick, his daughter Kim Balchunas and her partner Peter, his son Brent Griffin, his daughter Tawnye Lobbis, and his daughter Jackie Branick and her husband Kevin.
His 10 grandchildren are Jessica, Tara, Christian, Lauren, Shayla, Ariana, Brendon, Marissa, Jared and Sam. His great-grandchildren are Brandon, Jackie, Casey, Walker, Danny, Holly and Dallas.
He considered himself to be very fortunate. He loved everyone the same and that’s what made him such a beloved man. If he could speak to us right now, I think we all agree his words would be, “You’re loved” and “I’m a lucky man.”
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — James Everett Wright joined his beloved wife, Barbara Annette Wright in heaven on May 7, 2025.
He passed at his home in Kelseyville surrounded by his daughter, Becky Herren; granddaughters, Jodi Peters and Chelsie Gray; and his caregiver, “Best Nurse Ever,” Donna Mahurin.
James is best known for his lifelong career with the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, moving through the ranks and becoming the sheriff of Lake County. He was very honored to be a part of the Sheriff’s Department and extremely proud and honored to be able to serve and help the people of Lake County. He served seeking no recognition or reward, he loved this community, and he loved helping people.
His biggest source of pride was his family. His love and dedication to the love of his life, Barbara, and the family they built together was unwavering. In our eyes he is a Superhero that can never be replaced and never be forgotten.
The void left behind is undeniable, but the memories we share are even bigger than the man known as “James, Dad, Papa, Grandpa, Big Jim and Jimmy.” All spoken with so much love and respect.
James is survived by his children, Tim and (Ann) Wright, Elko, NV, Becky Herren and (Dennis West Jr.), Kelseyville, CA, and Bridget McLeran, Colombia, KY; grandchildren, Jodi and (Mike) Peters, Kelseyville, CA, Chelsie and (Justin) Gray, Elko, NV, Wyatt and (Alejandra) Herren, Kelseyville, CA, Cristie Cash and (Chris Kjos), Colombia, KY, Candace Cash, Clearlake, CA, Cody Cash, Colombia, KY; great-grandchildren, Cameron Smith, Siria Peters, Kinley Gray, Ximena Herren, Levi Herren, Antonio and (Shiann) Cash, and Chevelle Gonzales; and great great grand baby Adelia Sue Cash.
He is predeceased by his wife, Barbara A. Wright and foster son, Bruce Cash.
Memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Monday, June 9, at 11 a.m. with graveside inurnment to follow at Kelseyville Cemetery with military honors.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.