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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Peggy Joyce Johnson, 75, of Chattanooga died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in a local hospital.
Survivors include two sons, Timothy Johnson of Chattanooga and Kenneth L. Johnson of Clearlake, Calif.
Arrangements are by Cremation Center of Chattanooga, 1345 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421, telephone 423-362-5999.
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Verna Wicks-DeMartino
May 12, 1945 – Oct. 12, 2015
Heaven gained another musical angel. Verna was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to all who met her. She passed away peacefully at her home in Lakeport.
Preceded in life by her parents, Vernon and Margaret Knowles, and her sister, Rheva, she is survived by her sister, Patsy Manwill; former husbands, Ken Wicks and Guy DeMartino; children, Ken Wicks Jr., Ann Neumann (Paul), Melissa Starwalt, Gaetano DeMartino, Annette Smith (Kevin) and Mary Smith (Uel); nieces and nephews, Rose Zavala (Joaquin), Vernon (Dee) Moreno, Felipe Moreno and Gloria Arias. Blessed with grandchildren Jeremy W., Christina N., Greg N., Jeremy S., Amanda S., Alena W., Kayla S., Jacob S., Alex D., Catherine D., Oliver D., Arthur D. and Uel S. Jr.; and two great-grandchildren.
From the time she was born, Verna loved music. A woman of great perseverance, she endured the many hardships and challenges this world has to offer. She became an accomplished musician, proficient in piano, organ and clarinet.
A lifelong teacher and professional musician, she played first clarinet with the San Francisco Symphony, was the featured pianist at concerts, toured on the gospel circuit, was a featured performer for Wurlitzer Music Co., and was a studio musician for several best-selling artists.
A lifelong learner, Verna earned advanced degrees in music and psychology. Locally, Verna was a fixture at area churches, performing at services, weddings, funerals and events. A musical genius, there wasn't a style of music or instrument she couldn't play.
Verna's love of music was most evident during her 50-plus years as a teacher. In addition to the thousands of students she taught privately, she instructed at Sonoma State University, Mendocino Junior College (20-plus years!), and at various schools in Lake County, including Upper Lake and Lakeport.
A tireless volunteer, “Mrs. D” was quick to help local students with stage productions, auditions and mentoring. Verna shared herself with many. She used her love of music to enrich the lives of those she taught, pouring more than just the music into people's lives.
Among the many accolades and awards she accumulated, she was most proud of her 2012 “Star of Lake County Lifetime Achievement Award.”
She loved Lake County and the legacy of music she helped create here. She loved and was loved by many. We will always remember her joy, her love of life and her love of music.
A memorial celebrating Verna's life will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 1 p.m. at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport.
For further information please call 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Terry Hix, age 65, went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2015 at U.C. Davis Medical Center. Terry fought cancer for 7 years.
She enjoyed working for 19 years at Lakeport Unified School District teaching various grades, but fourth grade was her favorite. She loved each and every child she taught.
Terry is preceded in death by her grandparents, Windell and Ruby Mabry; parents, Bill and Helen Dennis; and brother Wayne Dennis.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Hix; daughter, Tammy Hix; son, Franklin (Lea) Hix; grandchildren, Alicia Davis and Brandon VanOstrand; her beloved babies, T n T; sisters, Sara (Michael) Russell, Bobbie (Pete) Gaona; brothers, Bill (Carol) Dennis, Hank (Teresa) Dennis; aunts, Evelyn Landry, Barbara Chenoweth, and Pat York; uncles, Wayne (Margaret) Mabry and Robert (Barbara) Mabry; nieces, Sherry, Allison, Renae, Leslie and LeAnn; nephew, Jeremy; numerous great nieces and nephews; and many cousins who loved her dearly.
A time to share memories of Terry, our love for her and how she touched our lives, will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St. in Lakeport on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m.
In Terry's memory, donations can be made to U.C. Davis Cancer Center 4501 X Street, Sacramento, CA 95817.
For further information please call 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .