All Obituaries

Joanne Arlene Hatch McLean, 87, of Chico died on July 15, 2018.  She was born April 27, 1931, in Quincy, Massachusetts to Harold and Lillian Hatch.  Joanne and Don, her husband of 62 years,spent many summers at their camp on Salmon Lake in Maine.  It gave them both great pleasure to be joined by friends and family for lobster and steamer feasts.  Joanne was a registered nurse, while her husband attended college on both the east and west coast.  Her greatest joy was...

Georgene Goodwin,83, died on July 2, 2018, at home surrounded by family.  She was born in San Francisco to George and Imogene Tishbern.  She was the oldest of two children. Georgene started singing and tap dancing at the young age of three.  She continued to entertain until she was 18 when she then fell in love with Clarence James (C. J.) Goodwin.  Georgene was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved youngest son Keith Goodwin.  Georgene leaves behind...

  Ellis LeRoy Matthews (84) of Paradise, California was a devoted father, smart businessman and pillar of faith in our community. He passed away on June 21, 2018 at the Paradise Hospice House and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.   Ellis was born on March 19, 1934 to William Henry (Angell) Matthews and Nettie Juline Miller.  As the fifth of six children, he was an amazing brother and devoted son. He attended Yuba City High School where he enjoyed playing...

Rosalie Barbara Alarcon, 63, of Paradise, California died Friday, June 8, 2018.  She was born, May 9, 1955, in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Beatrice O. Baca and Lufredo Alarcon.  She was one of eight children. Rosalie graduated from Vallejo High School and then attended Santa Rosa Junior College. She loved her family, nieces and nephews, landscaping and playing outdoors. Rosalie's passion was her dogs.  When she was younger, Chula was her road dog and at...

Richard Earl Fancher was born in Berkeley, California on April 6, 1952. He passed away on May 31,2018 from a massive heart attack in Paradise, California while he was doing his daily workout at the local gym. In 2004, after serving 35 years with Safeway, Richard moved to Oroville, California with his wife, Emily Fancher.  Most recently, Richard and Emily moved to Paradise, California. Richard is survived by his wife of 18 years, Emily Fancher, his step-daughter, Julie Batz,...

Richard Newton Brown known to many as Bud Brown, 85 from Paradise, CA passed away on May 11, 2018 at 9:06pm at Cypress Meadows.  He was born February 23, 1933 to Newton and Desyl Brown in Bakersfield, CA.  He attended school there and later met and married his first wife Shirley.  They moved to the bay area and had three children John, Robin and Kelly.  Bud joined the Army in 1954 and served in the Korean Conflict.  In 1965 he met and married his second wife Marilyn...

  Ina Modene Sharp, 94, passed away on May 1, 2018 in Oroville, CA.  Ina was born on November 2, 1923 in Ada, OK. to Arthur and Lillian Owens.  Ina owned and operated Comfort and Cheer Rest Home for 20 years.  She was a member of the Square Dance Club, Ontario Fire Bells, Oroville Fire Bell and Oroville Church of the Nazarene.  Ina is survived by her sons, Bill and Bob Sharp, Daughter in -laws, Cheryl and Jan Sharp, four grandchildren, RJ Sharp, Tyler Sharp, Alisa...

        August 29, 1942 – April 25, 2018   It is with great sadness to announce the passing of a great man, Gerald Foursha at the age of 75 on April 25, 2018 in Oroville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Foursha and Fern Alexander, his wife Carol Foursha and daughter Tammy Foursha. He is survived by his sister Sharon Brantley, daughter Teresa Foursha, son Todd Foursha, daughter in-law Gwen Foursha, grandchildren Adrienne Nelson, Cole...

  Vida M. Andoe 88, passed away on April 12th  in Marysville, CA. She was born on a small farm in Kansas, to John and Ruby Malotte on July 19, 1929.  Vida moved to Oroville in 1944 and lived with her husband of 40 years until he preceded her in death in 1989. She is survived by a son Darwin Andoe of Nevada, 2 grandchildren Stephanie Johnson of Yuba City and John Andoe of Texas and 3 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in...