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Nathan Daniel Peoples February 24, 1978 ~ May 3, 2020

Posted by: thepinetree on 05/06/2020 03:54 PM

Deshler, NE...Nathan Daniel Peoples of Deshler, NE the son of Keith and Lynda (Clausen) Peoples was born February 24, 1978 in Manhattan, KS. He departed this life Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Bryan West in Lincoln, NE at the age of 42 years. Nathan grew up many different places because his dad was in the military. He graduated from high school in California.

Charles Brechtel, 62 Passed Away in Motorcycle Collision on O'Byrnes Ferry Road

Posted by: thepinetree on 04/27/2020 10:14 AM

Copperopolis, CA...On April 25, 2020, at approximately 1752 hours, Brechtel was riding his Harley Davidson northbound on O'Byrnes Ferry Road south of Duchess Drive. Mason was driving her Chevrolet southbound on O'Byrnes Ferry Road south of Duchess Drive. Brechtel allowed his motorcycle to cross the double yellow lines into the southbound lane, and he collided into the left front corner of the Chevrolet. He was ejected from his motorcycle, and was pronounced deceased on scene.

Christopher Brabbin, 27 from West Point Lost His Life in Winton Road Collision

Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2020 11:59 AM

West Point, CA...Christopher Brabbin, was traveling eastbound on Winton Road, east of Lily Gap Road. As his vehicle was negotiating a slight left hand curve in the roadway for eastbound traffic, he allowed his Nissan Maxima to travel off of the roadway, on to the south shoulder of Winton Road. He then lost control of the Vehicle, and the right rear end of the Vehicle collided with a tree. The vehicle continued in an easterly direction, on the south shoulder of Winton Road. The front end of the Nissan then collided with a dirt embankment, and began to roll over onto its left side. As the vehicle was rolling over, Christopher was ejected from his vehicle. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Traffic Update....Deceased Male in Roadway Female Laying on Side of Road Near Winton Rd / Lily Gap Rd

Posted by: thepinetree on 04/23/2020 05:48 PM

West Point, CA...Traffic Update....Traffic Update....Deceased Male in Roadway Female Laying on Side of Road Near Winton Rd / Lily Gap Rd. Our prayers for those involved and had to respond.

Bruce Paul Botz 1931 - 2020

Posted by: thepinetree on 04/21/2020 03:06 PM

Pioneer, CA...Bruce Paul Botz, 89, Pioneer, California, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020, at his home. Bruce was born on March 17, 1931 in Berlin, Wisconsin to the late Arthur Louis and Esther Amanda (Englert) Botz, Sr. He was preceded in death by his previous wife, Barbara Diane (Scovil-McDonald) Thompson and brothers, Arthur Louis Botz, Jr., Richard John Botz and Robert Owen Botz.

Denair Man Lost His Life in Hwy 4 Collision Near Pool Station (Updated)

Posted by: thepinetree on 04/20/2020 09:49 AM

Angels Camp, CCA...Timothy White, 62 from Denair, CA was traveling eastbound on State Route 4 at Pool Station Road. As Mr. White approached a curve in the roadway, he abruptly applied his brakes. The rear wheel of the motorcycle locked up and slid out from under him. The motorcycle fell onto its right side and Mr. White was ejected from the motorcycle. The motorcycle and Mr. White slid off the south side of the roadway where they both came to rest. Unfortunately, Mr. White succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Local Grocery Pioneer William Robert Cheney Passes Away at 85

Posted by: thepinetree on 04/09/2020 12:15 PM

Murphys, CA...William Robert Cheney, age 85, of Murphys, CA passed away peacefully on March 29, 2020, surrounded by family. William “Bill” leaves his loving wife of 66 years, Marilyn (Thomas) Cheney, his son Dennis Cheney (wife Sharon) and daughter Pam Cheney Bowman (husband Pat). Bill was a loving and devoted Grampy to Cassie Miller (Theron), Mark Franz (Taryn), Alyssa Turner (Forrest), Robert Peterson (Brooke) and Karlee Short (Caleb), and 12 great-grandchildren who he adored.

WW2 Veteran LeRoy “Ted” Dodge 1927 - 2020

Posted by: thepinetree on 04/06/2020 05:30 PM

Mountain Ranch, CA...LeRoy “Ted” Dodge, 2/26/1927—3/30/2020 WW2 Vet. Long time Mountain Ranch Resident, LeRoy Dodge passed away peacefully at home on March 30th. He was 93. LeRoy is survived by his wife, Peggy, four sons, eleven grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren. He purchased the Mountain Ranch property on the corner of Michel and Cave City Roads in 1978 and moved into the house he built on the property in 1980.

Two Deceased & Three with Major Injures in Fatal Collision Near SR-16 & Welsh Pond Road

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/30/2020 09:23 AM

Drytown, CA...Last night there was another horrific collision on our local roads that left 2 deseased & 3 more with major injuries. The following is from CHP Amador..."A collision occurred between a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze and a 2013 Volkswagen Passat on State Route 16, west of Welsh Pond Road. The collision left two persons deceased and three others with major injuries. The collision forced the closure of State Route 16 for several hours as emergency personnel investigated the scene. It is unknown at this time the cause of the traffic collision. It is also unknown if alcohol or drugs played a significant role in the collision."

Deborah Ann Randell 1949 - 2020

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/17/2020 03:52 PM

Murphys, CA...Deborah Ann Randell, loving wife and mother, passed away at home in the care of family and hospice on March 7, 2020. Debbie is survived by husband of 50 years, John Randell, two children, six grandchildren and three cats.