KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Marcia Murray, 88, of Kelseyville passed away on Oct. 28, 2021, due to ongoing heart issues.

She was born Dec. 6, 1932, in Oakland and spent most of her life there and in other parts of the Bay Area.

Marcia worked for over 20 years as a medical secretary in Oakland and stayed in touch with former co-workers who had become good friends.

She liked to go skiing and her adventuresome spirit led her to go skydiving in her 50s. Dining with friends and dancing, particularly to music of the Big Band era, were on her list of favorite things.

Marcia was an avid reader who loved to shop for new books. She watched news programs and read the daily newspaper with her morning coffee to stay current.

Marcia was the widow of Connel (Conn) Murray, who died in 2019. He was the mastermind of the annual Wine and Beer Maker’s Festival which helped raise funds for the Lake County Symphony Association. Marcia and Conn were longtime supporters of the LCSA and enjoyed concerts regularly at the Soper Reese Theatre.

Marcia and Conn met later in life after the death of Conn’s first wife, June. Conn’s sister introduced the pair at a dance at Oakmont in Santa Rosa and they were married in 2012. They thoroughly enjoyed their remaining years together, socializing with friends and family, dancing, dining, and traveling the world together.

Marcia’s many friends remember her as “sweet and fun,” and were saddened to hear of her passing. She had recently re-joined the Lake County Women’s Civic Club and looked forward to seeing old and new friends there at the monthly lunch meetings.

Marcia is survived by her nephew Adrien Coe in Alameda and by family members she gained from her marriage to Conn.

Marcia was especially close to Conn’s daughter, Alison Murray, her husband, David, and their son, John, who she considered her grandson.

She also enjoyed going out to Sunday breakfasts with Dave Worswick, Conn’s nephew, followed by a visit to Ely Stage Stop to hear the Old Time Fiddlers.

Marcia will also be greatly missed by her dog, Molly, a terrier mix she and Conn adopted from a shelter nearly 8 years ago. Molly is getting extra hugs from her extended family.

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Written by: Editor

Published: 14 November 2021

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Nicole “Nikki” Danielle Parrott and her unborn son, Axel Joe Wittman, died in a tragic motor vehicle accident on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.

Nikki was born on June 6, 1983, in Vallejo, California.

Nikki graduated from Kelseyville High School in 2001 and completed cosmetology school at Lytle’s Beauty College in 2008.

She worked as a hairdresser and a school secretary at the Lake County International Charter School.

Nikki and Axel are survived by Wade Wittman (fiance/father); Elijah Smith (son/brother); Wade Wittman Jr., Camara Wittman and Delilah Wittman (siblings of Axel); Linda Inong (sister/aunt); Eugene “Pac” Inong III, Mikayla Parrott, Eugene Inong IV, Lorena Inong; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Nikki and Axel were preceded in death by her parents, Bobby Parrott and Tammy Parrott; her grandparents, Linda Fritz, James Fritz, Leah Marie Parrott and Altus Clifton Parrott; and cousins, Kayli Jefferson Henkel, Dwayne Usher and Rita McDivitt-White.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in the banquet room at Konocti Vista Casino, 2755 Mission Rancheria Road, Lakeport.

Donations are being taken to benefit her son and fiance through an online fundraiser.

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Written by: Editor

Published: 10 November 2021

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Carol Schield passed away on Nov. 2, 2021.

Carol is survived by her brothers, Dennis and Arthur Mann.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport.

Anyone wishing to make a donation in Carol’s name should do so by donating to the Humane Society of Inland Mendocino County.

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Published: 10 November 2021