All Obituaries

Robert Alan Smith- 52 passed from this earth September 26, 2022 in Oroville, California.  He was born March 13, 1970 in Greenville, South Carolina to Bobby and Dorothy Smith. He graduated from James Oliver Johnson High School in Huntsville, Alabama and enjoyed working in catering and as a travel agent. Robert found a love of traveling as a military brat stationed at many Air Force Bases around the world. His love of traveling continued throughout his life often with his trusted...

Beverly enjoyed many things. She spent hours on the beach hunting for agates. She was very competitive looking for the largest in her search when with family. She loved riding her motorcycle, cruising through the mountain roads or coastal highway. Whenever traveling to the Oregon coast or in the high altitude of Estes Park Colorado, she always stopped to buy some fresh made salt water taffy. A favorite activity was camping with her kids and grandkids. The most memorable time was in...

Anna Louise Kelly was born on November 23, 1928 in Moline, Illinois.  Her father was John Henry Kelly and her mother was Esther Mary Elizabeth Peterson.  Anna had three siblings, her brother John, sisters, Mary and June who have all preceded her in death. Growing up on the Mississippi River she rowed the boat and helped bring in the fish with her dad.  Her father a welder by trade worked on several dams before moving the family to Oroville.  He and his wife then built the...

Jerry D. Rose Jerry Dean Rose of Oroville, Ca passed away unexpectedly August 15,2022. He was 71 years old. Jerry was born on June 17, 1951 in Oroville to Vernon Leslie Rose and Margie Louise Rose (Rogers). Jerry graduated from Kennedy High School in Fremont, Ca where he enjoyed running track and cross country. After graduating high school Jerry enlisted in the army joining his brother Bill in serving our country during Viet Nam war. Jerry served for 3 years. During that time he received...

Alan E. Barceloux A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Elks Lodge in Willows at 11:00 A.M.  Alan passed away peacefully at his his home in Willows, CA at the age of 76. Alan was born December 6, 1945 in Santa Paula, CA to Edgar and Elaine ( Eddie ). Like many couples from that era, Alan's parents met while in the tribulations of WWII and the aftermath. As a young child, Alan's parents and his two sisters Marianne ( Greer ) and Carol (...

On Friday, August 5, 2022, Norma Degmetich, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at age 88. Norma was born in San Francisco and attended San Jose State University, where she studied Education. On December 18, 1954 she married Mike Degmetich, who she had met at the United Service Organization. They settled in Santa Clara County, where they raised their two daughters and one son. Norma always wanted to be a teacher, and she was able to teach in the elementary...

Vilma Castro 12/13/1922 - 07/29/2022 Vilma Castro “Nonni”, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend. She left this world after ninety-nine years and seven months as she'd like to say, on July 29, 2022. Vilma was really hoping to make it to her 100th birthday, but, as the saying goes, “if you want to hear God laugh, just tell Him your plans.” She was born in Montalcinello, Italy, on December 13, 1922, to Giovanni and...

  Robert Astor Greer Jr. was born on August 23rd, 1943 and entered into rest on July 27th, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Robert is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years Mia Greer, son Wolf-Ingo Greer, father Robert Astor Greer Sr, his mother Elizabeth Hoey and loving Step-Father Albert Hoey. He is survived by his children Angie Ruiz(Dan), Richard Greer(Teresa), Michael Greer(Cathy),Christina Drouillard(Brian) and his sister Linda Stoos(John). Robert has 16 grandchildren,...

On Sunday, July 24th, 2022 in Oroville, CA, Sharon Jean Hicks, loving wife and mother, passed away at age 82.   Sharon was born on March 31,1940 in North Hollywood, CA to Jim and Hedy Martin.  She graduated from Oroville High School, and from Chico State University.  She was a teacher at Gridley High School, Palermo School, and Berry Creek School.  On July 10, 1971, she married Charles Conrad Hicks, and had three children. Sharon loved her home in Berry Creek where she...

Charlamaine Joy Whigham, affectionately known as Charlie by her friends and as Grandma Charlie by her family, was born May 7, 1947 in Long Beach, California to her parents Bill and Dorothy Graham. She was the middle child of three, with an older brother and younger sister. She lived in Glendora, California until 1981 when she and her young family moved to the Pulga Maintenance Station in the Feather River Canyon. She worked in the insurance sector, grocery business, and advertising industry...