James Edward Duffy “Jim”, 91, passed away May 10, 2025, while running his tractor at his home in Columbia. Jim was born in Glendale CA, April 18, 1934. After serving in the Navy…
Obituaries
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This is the Obituary section, regularly updated with information provided by local funeral homes. Search by name or date for entries from Calaveras and Tuolumne counties going back to December 2002. For a more complete and comprehensive list visit
Willie Matt Fisher, 62, of Jamestown, California, born August 23, 1962 in Fowler, California, passed away May 25, 2025 at his residence in Jamestown, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with cremation…
Gerry Layne Nevel Jr., 41, of Sonora, California, born October 15, 1983 in Modesto, California, passed away May 19, 2025 at Adventist Health, Sonora, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with cremation…
Bob Smitheman was born in Philadelphia in 1929. He grew up in rough neighborhoods, a desired addition to street football but also forced elsewhere to fight bullies. He enlisted into the Air Force…
Dorothy Mae Franklin, 98, of Sonora, California, born March 10, 1927 in Arkansas, passed away May 15, 2025 in Sonora, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with burial services.
Barry Warren Blount “Jake”, 75, of Sonora, California, born September 3, 1949 in Sonora, California, passed away May 21, 2025 at his residence in Sonora, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with cremation services.
Susan Frances Carlin, 79, of Sonora, California, born June 2, 1945, passed away May 20, 2025 at her home in Sonora, California. Sue was born in Missouri and was raised with her older…
Albert David Novelli, born July 18, 1940 in San Francisco, California, passed away May 4, 2025. The family of Al Novelli is saddened to announce his passing on May 4. He will be…
Joshua “Josh” Cody Power, 36, of Groveland, California, born June 20, 1988 in Marysville, California, passed away May 2, 2025 at his residence while temporarily living in Delano, California. Cremation is planned and…
Ida Janell (Dean) Garst Dillion “Janell”, 81, of Jamestown, California, born June 16, 1943 in Reedley, California, passed away May 4, 2025 at Golden Sonora Care Center, Sonora, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home…
Dena Beth Canaday (Waters) July 21, 1969 – April 30, 2025 Dena Beth Canaday (Waters), age 55, of Soulsbyville, California, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, in Modesto, California. Born on July…
Victoria Lynn Helsby, 65, of Hathaway Pines, California, born December 15, 1959 in California, passed away May 3, 2025 at Adventist Health, Sonora, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with cremation services.
Kathy Lynn Russell, 76, of Jamestown, California, born January 7, 1949 in Sacramento, California, passed away April 28, 2025 at her residence in Jamestown, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with cremation…
Bea Elizabeth Bradley, 99, of Sonora, California, born February 4, 1926 in Houston, Texas, passed away May 1, 2025 at Skyline Place, Sonora, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with burial services.…
Robert Matthew Wootters (Matt Wootters), 36, of Groveland, California, born February 16, 1989 in Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away April 29, 2025 at his residence in Groveland, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home…
Edward Thomas Budesilich, 73, of Sonora, California, born November 1, 1951 in Albany, California, passed away April 27, 2025 at Mercy Medical Center, Redding, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with cremation services.
Denise Ellen Griffin, 73, of Sonora, California, born March 4, 1952 in Johnson City, New York, passed away April 25, 2025 at her residence in Sonora, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted…
Cindy Kaye Sena, 51, of Tuolumne, California, born March 17, 1974 in Modesto, California, passed away April 28, 2025 at Adventist Health, Sonora, California. Funeral Services for Cindy will be on Tuesday May…
Ernest “Ernie” Ray Benson, 80, of Sonora, California born June 18, 1944 in Pennsylvania, passed away April 26, 2025 at his residence in Sonora, California. A Memorial Service will be held for both…
Maureen Deborah “Debbie” Benson, 79, of Sonora, California, born September 18, 1945 in San Carlos, California, passed away April 11, 2025 at Adventist Heath Care, Sonora, California. A Memorial Service will be held…
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