Margaret “June” Gill White, born on Sept. 24, 1955, in Shelbyville, Tenn., passed away on March 19, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. in St. Helena Hospital.

She left this world peacefully as her partner of 14 years, James Todd, was holding her hand.  

After five years of living with lung disease, her body and soul are now at peace.   

June, as she was known since childhood, is survived by her son, Josh Shepperd; daughter, Rebecca Guerrero; granddaughter, Jasmine Shepperd; her mother, Carol Holton; her aunt, Marie Hale; and her uncle, John Brandon.

June also is survived by her four brothers, Tom, Larry, Michael and Rickie, and her sister, Kenya.

June was part of a large, loving family and is survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

She spent most of her life in California, growing up in Marin County and spending the past 20 years in Lake County.  

She was a kind, creative person who enjoyed time with her family, traveling, making crafts and laughing. She had a great laugh.  

A memorial service is to be scheduled.

Please share your fond memories of June with the family by visiting www.MorrisonFuneralChapel.com .

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Published: 30 March 2013

Dorotha Smith passed on March 22, 2013. She was born Dorotha Elaine Nicolson on June 5, 1912, in Jackson, Mo.

Her fierce independence allowed her to live by herself until two weeks before her 100th birthday.

When she stopped driving at 98, the tiny redhead with amazing green eyes would walk everywhere in her famous high heels, never wanting to be driven or “treated like an old lady.”

Her house was filled with pictures of famous people she had known, places she had been, party decorations, cocktail glasses, serving dishes, amazing shoes, and costumes she had sewn for the Shrine and Elks Club parties she loved so.

She always kept the bird feeders full and toasted fresh bread crumbs for the ducks.

She was exceptionally proud of not taking medication. If she were asked before she went if it was her time, her response would have been, “So be it!”

She leaves behind her son, Jack (Ann) Olof; niece, Judy (Carl) Komora; grandson, Eric (Cindi) Olof; and great-grandchildren, Kristofer and Kersti Olof.

Family prefers donations to the Lake County SPCA or Lakeport Elks Lodge No. 2704 fundraiser.

A memorial will be announced at a later date.

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: 27 March 2013

Paul Allen Smith passed away on March 20th, 2013, in Colorado. He was born in Berkeley, Calif., on Feb. 23, 1939.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Marian A. Smith; sister, Linda Barnett; and aunt, Lorraine Roberts, of Grass Valley, Calif.

He was second “father” to 10 children. There are 28 grandchildren and several great grandchildren, five nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins.

Paul owned East Bay Upholstery in El Cerrito, Calif., for 20 years and Smith Storage and Rentals for 20 years.

He has built and remodeled many homes in Lake County and loved hunting in Idaho. He enjoyed taking car trips to see kids and grandkids. He lived in Lower Lake, Calif., for more than 26 years.

Paul was admired and loved for his kindness, integrity and generosity.

A graveside service will be held at Lower Lake Cemetery, 9040 Lake St., on Friday, April 5, at 1 p.m. The family will provide refreshments after the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to his favorite charity, the Salvation Army.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, Lower Lake, Calif., telephone 707-994-6417, www.jonesandlewis.com .

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Published: 26 March 2013