All Obituaries

Leanor Jane Davis went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the age of 86.  Leanor was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on June 26, 1935. At the age of 17 she began her lifetime of ministry with the Pentecostal Church of God. She married Ted Davis in 1958 and they served in the ministry together until 1983.   She is preceded in death by her father James Clifford Abbott, mother Eleanor Jean Baird Abbott, brothers James and Glenn, sisters Viona, Inez, Donella, Zilaha and...

Gary L. Hawks passed away peacefully on January 1, 2022 surrounded by family.  He was born on August 25, 1939 in Long Beach, CA to parents Alva “Alvie” and Geraldine “Jerry” Hawks. A lifelong Paradise resident, he attended Paradise Elementary and Paradise High School graduating in Paradise High Schools first class in 1957.  In 2018 he lost his home in the Camp Fire and relocated to Chico. Gary met Yvonne, his wife and soul mate of 58 years while attending...

Donna Kay Rogers, born March 6,1948 to Tom and Dellia Hyatt in Susanville, CA, was one of 9 kids. She grew up in Stirling City and was married to Jim Rogers. They had 5 sons, which were a handful, but she managed to raise them while going to school to become a drug and alcohol counselor. She was a strong and inspiring woman who changed thousands of lives. Anyone who knew her would tell you that she always had a positive outlook on life. She said that she was always there for...

Gary McGrath passed away at home in Magalia on November 21, 202 Born July 19, 2965 in Paradise, California, he is survived by his wife, Kimberley McGrath and daugther, Ashley McGrath. Arrangements under the care of Rose Chapel Mortuary and Crematory, Paradise, CA.

Maria K. Roskopf was born in December of 1933 in Wiesbaden, Germany to the Parents of Arthur W. Mayer and Maria E. Stroh. She had one older sister, Edeltraud, two younger sisters, Ilse and Magdalena, and a younger brother, Hans-Jurgen. All have passed away except her younger brother.  Maria is survived by her son, her younger Brother, her Brothers in-law's, and Sisters in-law's, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Great Aunt who all live in either Germany, Australia, or the United...

After a long full life, John Martin Machado passed away November 13, 2021 while in the care of his son, John, and daughter-in-law, Diana. He was 93 years old. He is survived by his son, John A. Machado and daughter-in-law, Diana Machado; daughter, Linda M. Machado and partner Bill E. Roth, 5 grandchildren: Mathew M. Machado, Andrew M. Machado, John M. Machado III, Sophia P. Machado and Maya Machado. His extension of life, his first great grandchild (Emery M. Machado) will be born to Andrew...

With the love of his family surrounding him, Ben passed away at the age of 49. He is survived by his mother Earline, his Uncle Bob, Aunt Celeste and Aunt Sheree, as well as his loving cousins. Ben will be missed by the many friends he made in his life, notably his lifelong friend Danny.   Ben was a simple kind of man, my one and only son.    

  James Donald Riley (July 8, 1931 – November 9, 2021)   James was born & raised in San Francisco, CA  to James and Ethel Riley, the third of five children.    After high school James joined the Airforce, after his discharge he went to work for United Airlines in San Francisco as a sheet metal mechanic.  He worked for United until his retirement in 1988..   James was a very kind-hearted man with a beautiful smile and gorgeous blue...

Della Mae Wright, LOVED children, and people and yard sales. Della was born March 28th 1932, in Whittier, California, to Arthur and Della Hummer. She arrived in “Glory” her affectionate description of heaven, October 13, 2021. Della, married Floyd N. Wright on September 10, 1954. They built their homes in Baldwin Park, and San Dimas, California. They had four children, Randy, Ricky, Robby and Dora. Della had a beautiful soprano voice. She sang and traveled with the Audrey Mieir...

Obituary of Phillip John Strawn 8-21-1945——-09-16-21   Phillip John Strawn 76 ,of Cherokee California passed away in his home in Cherokee  California, September 16, 2021 after a long struggle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.   Phil was born in Paradise on August 21,1945 to Margaret Doonan and Robert Strawn. He was raised by his grandparents Laura and Earl Strawn. He attended schools in paradise and lived in paradise until 1979 when he moved to...