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Written by: Editor

Published: 09 July 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Shirley Jepson passed away July 1, 2015.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Jepson.

Forever loved by daughters Marcia Wells (Lloyd) and Sharon Burger; grandsons, Gavin and Darren Wells (Nicole), and Dustin Burger; great-grandchildren, Gracie, Montana and Landen Wells; and companion Robert Rarick.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary FD311, Lakeport, CA. Please share a loving memory at www.jonesmortuary.com .

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Written by: Editor

Published: 03 July 2015

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Raymond Edward Gill Jr. passed away on June 22, 2015, at the age of 52, in Eureka, Calif.

Ray was born to Raymond Edward Gill Sr. and Naomi Faye (Sheetz) Gill on Aug. 30, 1962, in Petaluma, Calif. Ray grew up in Napa, Calif.

He married Mary “Carlene” Sallee in 1985. Ray and Carlene became residents of Kelseyville in 1987 where they raised their children and have resided since. 

Ray was a landscaper most of his life and at one point owned his own business. 

He had a big heart and was always ready to lend a hand to those in need. 

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and many aunts and uncles. 

Ray is survived by the love of his life, Mary C. Sallee; his four children, Raylene (Jason) Morin of Kelseyville, Krystal (Raymond Dyer) Gill of Kelseyville, Raymond (Jessica) Gill III of Kelseyville and Carlene (Ryan) Taylor of Fort Drum, NY; four sisters, Gwen (Frank) Luddy of Boise, Idaho, Debbie (Don) Nichols of Napa, Naomi (Jim) Wheelan of Kelseyville, and Donna (Chuck) Nielson of Lakeport. 

He also is survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews as well as seven grandchildren: Orin, Nevaeh, Lynda, Owen, Raymond, Tatum and Quintin. 

Ray was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 11, at Indian Meadows in Cobb at 1 p.m.

Anyone who wishes to join in a peaceful celebration is more than welcome to attend. Please bring a dish to share and something to drink.

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Published: 02 July 2015

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Barbara Ruth Anderson, Lake County Pomo native, was born to Ethan T. Anderson and Clara Mae Smith Anderson Sept. 16, 1928.

She was one of 13 children and graduated from Sherman Institution in Riverside, Calif. She had 11 children of her own.

In 1967 She moved to Woodland, Calif., and resided there until 1998 when she returned to her home in Lakeport.

She was preceded in death by her siblings and parents, and children Jerome Knight, Bruce White, Wendell White, Winifred E. White and Merlin Snyder.

She is survived by Ron Anderson, Arvid White Jr., Doris White, Carmella Camille and Quita White, and five generations of grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday July 6, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.  

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 7. She will be laid to rest at Hartley Cemetery, Lakeport.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .