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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

Ruth Mitchell Moss, born July 8, 1919 in Okemah, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, January 20, 2023 in Skyline Place in Sonora, California.  Private Family burial  was held in Mt. Shadow Cemetery, Sonora, California…
John Douglas Petter, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2023. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 42 years, Ann, and survived by his daughters, Libby Zaine and Michelle Petter.…
Raymond “Ray” Louis Stiffler, Born September 15, 1935 in Royal Oak, Michigan passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at Sonora Senior Living in Jamestown, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with Cremation…
Jack Lloyd Johnson, Born January 6, 1955 in French Camp, California passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his residence in Sonora, California. Cremation has been held and his Cremains will be scattered…
Carolyn Joyce Cranstoun, Born September 9, 1938 in Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at her residence in Big Oak Flat, California. Cremation is planned and no services will be…
Billie “Bill” Lee Rife, Born March 3, 1928 in Kearny, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 in Our Lady of Perpetual Nursing in Stockton, California. Private burial was in Dudley Cemetery in…
Sherrin Franklin, born May 25, 1939 in San Francisco passed away Jan. 24, 2023. She volunteered at the Senior center, and owned and was the bookkeeper at S&W Freight Service. She loved camping…
Denise F. Longeway born Nov, 3, 1966 passed away Jan 21, 2023. Raised by her mother Carole, Denise grew up in Sonora where she participated in dance for many of her adolescent years.…
Dianne Edith Burk, Born April 8, 1943 in Stockton, California passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at her residence in Sonora, California At her request, private family graveside services were held in St.…
Dorothy Dean Logan Born October 7, 1926 in Bakersfield, California passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Avalon Care Center Sonora. Graveside services will be held. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with…
Michael “Mike” Wayne Foster, Born September 26, 1961 in Grass Valley, California passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Adventist Health Sonora Funeral Services have been held and interment was in Mt. Shadow…
William “Bill” Henry Walker, Born November 25, 1928 in Racine, Wisconsin passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at Adventist Health Sonora. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War abord the…
Robert Lee Petersen (Pete) Born March 31, 1936 in Denver, Colorado, passed away in his home in Jamestown on January 18, 2023 he was 86 years old. He owned and operated the Delux…
Charles L. Bashaw, of Sonora, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Sonora Senior Living in Jamestown. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Patricia C. Harris, 79, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at her home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Isidore Hernandez Moreno, born December 14, 1949 went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2023. He was a resident of Tuolumne for 23 years. He was born in Tucson, AZ to…
Elvin R. Griswold, Jr., 86, of Sonora, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Avalon Care Center in Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Nancy S. Nuki, 85, of Mi Wuk Village, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Adventist Health Sonora. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service. www.sierracremationservice.com
Raymond Gerard Hilgersom, born in San Jose, CA on August 6, 1962 passed away December, 28, 2022. After working in the Bay area for many years, he moved to Sonora, his favorite place.…
Eriq James “E.J” Wilson, Born December 17, 1999 in Sonora, California passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 in Doctors Medical Center as the result of injuries in an auto accident. EJ’s life goal was…