Donna Jones Nelson, cherished wife, mother, sister, friend and volunteer extraordinaire, passed away at 90 years of age on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026. Donna was born on June 30, 1935, in Oak Park, Illinois, the eldest of five children,… Continue Reading
Gary Sanda died peacefully at the age of 76 on Nov. 19, 2025, in Redding.
He was well known for his caring, thoughtfulness, patience, generosity and very dry sense of humor. He was also a great sourdough and Christmas bread baker. Continue Reading
Louis J. Gerard, Jr. passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Redding , California, at age 95. Born in Oakland, California, on December 26, 1929, to Louis J. Gerard, Sr. and Gladys Gerard, Lou grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. Continue Reading
James (Jim) Curtis Siler, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, at the age of 92.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Irma, and grandson William. Continue Reading
Glenn Alan Watkins, 71, passed away on April 20, 2025, after a brief, brave battle with cancer. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Glenn lived a life centered on family, creativity, and quiet strength. He was born in Visalia,… Continue Reading
Adrienne Byroads Jacoby, 87, of Redding, Calif., passed away on Sat., Nov. 2, 2024, after her kidneys, heart, and liver refused to cooperate any longer. Continue Reading
George William Shelburne, 69, of Redding, CA passed away on October 27, 2024, after suffering a massive heart attack.
George was born on September 25, 1955 to Lawrence and Frances Shelburne in Glendale, California, as No. 7 of 8 siblings. Continue Reading
Robert Victor Scheide Sr. passed away on Feb. 6 at age 86 after a long battle with heart and lung disease. The retired U.S. Navy Chief, submarine veteran and United States Bureau of Reclamation power plant operator is survived by… Continue Reading
William B. “Bernie” Baker died at his home October 5, surrounded by his family. He was the long-time owner of Bernie’s Guitar in Redding and a highly regarded musician and mentor, “a musician’s musician.” In his early teens, the Tennessee… Continue Reading
Jack Schreder of Redding, California, a respected and loved educator and supporter of education for more than 65 years, passed away on June 5, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Clawson, Michigan on May 30, 1934,… Continue Reading
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