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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Donald Prather was born on June 5, 1956, the youngest of seven sons to Lilburn Robert Prather and Evelyn Prather Wolfe.
Donny lived on Cobb and roamed the countryside with his brothers and friends. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and grandfather. Donny made an impression on those who touched his life.
Donny was an accomplished drummer whose first paying job was at age 8 with his mother, performing in venues throughout Lake County.
He mastered everything that interested him including the drums, songwriting and recording music for himself, his brothers and friends. The Prather Bros. Band has played for 50 years and opened at Konocti for well-known bands such as the Doobie Brothers, Kansas and the Guess Who.
He was a self-taught man who enjoyed many hobbies such as music, RC cars and 3D printing. There was very little that Donny couldn’t fix, improve on, create or invent.
During his 32 years working as a heavy equipment operator for the Lake County Road Department, he supervised the county’s chip seal programs along with the many projects he undertook.
For all who knew Donny, they will miss his humor, smile and laugh; his deep love and pride for his children and family; his mentorship and his incredible intelligence. His passing is a true loss for a family and community.
Donny ended his journey on June 19, 2021, and leaves behind his wife, Mary; children, Tara and Donny Junior; grandson, Colten; stepchildren, Eva and Erik; father and wife, LR Prather (Carol); stepfather, Dick Wolfe; brothers and wives, Steven (Jennifer), Mike (Kathy), Gary (Cathy), Danny and Tim (Linda); first wife, Sharon Ornellas; and numerous relatives.
He is predeceased by his mother, Evelyn and brother, Darryl.
Donny talked about having ice cream social with friends when he was feeling better and to honor his wish there will be one held later in the summer.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Kim Justine Mitchell
Sept. 23, 1961 — June 23, 2021
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Kim was a Big Valley tribal member and elder, born and raised in Lake County.
She is survived by her husband, David Mitchell; children, Lydell, Jeffrey, David, Marvin and Felicia; siblings, Doyle Fred, Troy Fred and Trina Gomez; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Traditional Native American visitation will be held at Kim’s residence starting on Saturday, June 26, at 11 a.m.
Graveside funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery on Tuesday, June 29, at 11 a.m.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Delmar Lee Fellers passed away March 16, 2021.
He was born in Oregon on March 27, 1938.
His mother (Daisy) brought Delmar and his brother Clifford to Pittsburg, California, during World War II.
Later in the 1940s they moved to Lake County where Daisy met and married Mario Lucchesi (of the Lodge Bar and Restaurant fame).
Delmar attended Burns Valley Elementary and Lower Lake High School, graduating in 1956.
While in high school he participated in a work/school program at the local Bank of America branch which started his career in banking.
He later entered a training program with the bank which ultimately led him to become a vice president with postings to international banking in Hong Kong, Spain and Chile.
He later returned to the United States as a lending officer to some of the biggest builders in the country.
Delmar was not born into wealth. He had to hustle and hustle he did. After his banking career he owned and operated several successful businesses in the Clearlake area.
He was a past member of the Lakeshore Lions Club and a director of the Highlands Water Company.
Delmar lost Jeanette, his wife of 61 years, in 2018. At the end of his life he was comforted knowing that they would be together again.
Delmar leaves behind his son, Steven; daughter, Karen; brothers, Clifford and Jocko; sister, Penny; and many old friends.
He was a good guy and will be missed.
He was born in Oregon on March 27, 1938.
His mother (Daisy) brought Delmar and his brother Clifford to Pittsburg, California, during World War II.
Later in the 1940s they moved to Lake County where Daisy met and married Mario Lucchesi (of the Lodge Bar and Restaurant fame).
Delmar attended Burns Valley Elementary and Lower Lake High School, graduating in 1956.
While in high school he participated in a work/school program at the local Bank of America branch which started his career in banking.
He later entered a training program with the bank which ultimately led him to become a vice president with postings to international banking in Hong Kong, Spain and Chile.
He later returned to the United States as a lending officer to some of the biggest builders in the country.
Delmar was not born into wealth. He had to hustle and hustle he did. After his banking career he owned and operated several successful businesses in the Clearlake area.
He was a past member of the Lakeshore Lions Club and a director of the Highlands Water Company.
Delmar lost Jeanette, his wife of 61 years, in 2018. At the end of his life he was comforted knowing that they would be together again.
Delmar leaves behind his son, Steven; daughter, Karen; brothers, Clifford and Jocko; sister, Penny; and many old friends.
He was a good guy and will be missed.
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