CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Terry Lee Wells passed away at his home in Clearlake on April 9, 2014, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born in Richmond, Calif., on Sept. 18, 1950, to Lee and Opal Wells.

Terry was a former resident of the Bay Area and retired in Lake County in 2001. After his retirement he continued to work as an energy specialist and a bartender.

Terry leaves behind his loving wife and soulmate of 17 years, Dawn L. Wells of Clearlake.

He also is survived by daughters, Mackenzie Wells of Antioch, Calif., Brianne Hill (Lou) of Fairfield, Calif., Margaret Parks (Ben) of Suisun City, Calif.; son, Louis Picard of Illinois; brothers, Larry Keith (Bonnie) of Rio Vista, Calif., Steven Wells (Rose) of the Philippines; brothers-in-law, Len Nuzzo of Utah, Frank Nuzzo (Victoria) of Arkansas; sister–in-law, Rosie Sheets (Robert) of Nevada; 14 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; his best friend, Jim Craig; friends Jim and Arlene Mitchell; and many other loving friends.

There will be no services at Terry’s request.

Terry was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed.

Donations may be made in his name to St. Helena Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center, St. Helena, CA 94574, telephone 707-967-5721.

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Published: 12 April 2014

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Luella “Lue” Stitt, born Nov. 7, 1930, in Forbes, North Dakota, passed away April 8, 2014.

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.

Lue and husband Jim started a water trucking company in Sacramento that they ran for 60 years, along with many other businesses over the years.

Lue never said a bad word about anyone and always had a beautiful smile for you.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at East Lawn Elk Grove Memorial Park, 9189 East Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, CA.

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

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Published: 11 April 2014

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – James Ronald Old was born April 10, 1945, in Los Angeles, Calif. Jim passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 3, 2014, in Kelseyville.

He has been a resident of Kelseyville since 1994.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, loved to ride his Harley and go fishing.

Jim was a kind and gentle person, loved by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Debi; daughters, Jamie of Joshua Tree, Calif, Jody of Buena Park, Calif., and Kim of Borden, Ind.; siblings, Mike, Pegi and Jackie, all of Lake Havasu City, Ariz; and grandchildren, Deanna, Dylan, Katelyn, Ian, Autumn and Sierra.

He was loved and will be missed dearly by all.

Cremation arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport FD1336.

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Published: 10 April 2014