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Peter Mayhew or "Chewbacca" has Passed Away 1944 - 2019 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 05/02/2019 07:07 PM
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Boyd, Texas...The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home. Peter was the man behind the mask of Chewbacca in the original Star Wars trilogy, episode 3 of the prequels, and the New Trilogy. He fought his way back from being wheelchair-bound to stand tall and portray Chewbacca once more in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He also consulted on The Last Jedi in an attempt to teach his successor. He put his heart and soul into the role of Chewbacca and it showed in every frame of the films from his knock kneed running, firing his bowcaster from the hip, his bright blue eyes, down to each subtle movement of his head and mouth. But, to him, the Star Wars family meant so much more to him than a role in a film.
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Gregory William Franz 1952 - 2019 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 05/01/2019 07:48 PM
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Murphys, CA...Gregory William Franz, age 67, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at his home in Murphys, CA. He was born January 22, 1952 in Cumberland, Wisconsin to William and Shirley Franz, and was the oldest child and only son of six children. In 1960, the family moved to California and resided in Angels Camp. Greg graduated from Bret Harte High School in 1970, excelling in football, and track and field. He was known for his quickness and speed. Upon graduation, Greg began his lifelong vocation as a general contractor.
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Albert Eugene Courtright 1942 - 2019, Marine, CHP Officer, Sheriff's Deputy & More. |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/23/2019 07:48 AM
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Murphys, CA...Albert Eugene Courtright left this world very suddenly on April 14, 2019 in Murphys, California.Albert was born November 10, 1942 to Eugene and Francis Courtright in San Diego, California. From there the family settled in Taft, California. He graduated from Bakersfield High School and attended Fresno State University. He served in the United States Marine Corp. as a reserve for two years and he was very proud to have served his country. His Military background helped prepare him for his life in Law Enforcement. In 1966 he joined the California Highway Patrol, his first post in 1967 was in Baldwin Park, in Los Angeles County where he served as a motorcycle officer. In 1971 he transferred the San Andreas office of the California Highway Patrol. In 1973 he started his Residence Post in Arnold. His beat was from the top of Ebbetts Pass to Hathaway Pines. He also performed the duty of EMT with his Residence Post because he was always the first on the scene on his beat. In 1997 after 31 years of service he retired. In 1998 he joined the Calaveras County Sheriff Department where he served as a Boat Officer in the summer and a Court Bailiff in the winter. He served at the Sheriffs Dept. for 20 years.
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Elizabeth Frances Coil 1985 - 2019 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/23/2019 06:39 PM
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Copperopolis, CA...Elizabeth Frances Coil of Copperopolis passed away suddenly on April 8th, 2019 at the age of 33. Beth, as she was better known, was born in Sonora, Ca in 1985 to William and Paula Coil. She is survived by Father William Coil of Copperopolis, son Zackery Coil of West Point, sister and brother-in-law Meagen and Kirk Alexander, niece Bailey Alexander of West Point. Grandma Joan Krajnovich of Copperopolis, Uncle Tony of Copperopolis, Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Millie of Copperopolis, Uncle Todd and Aunt Lynn of San Jose, Ca, Aunt Aretta and her partner Chuck Rush of San Andreas, Ca and many cousins. She is predeceased by Mother Paula Coil, Grandpa George Krajnovich, Grandparents Hubert and Dorothy Coil, Uncle Eddy, Uncle Tim and Uncle Gary.
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Roberta (Bobbie) Florene Whaley 1946 - 2019 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/17/2019 02:32 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...Roberta (Bobbie) Florene Whaley was born on January 24. 1946 and passed away on April 8, 2019. She lived a large part of her life in Calaveras County and was a graduate of Calaveras High School. During her lifetime she lived in Washington, Florida and So. California, as well as Calaveras Co. She was a typesetter in the printing business. working for various newspapers such as The Pasadena Star News, Herald Examiner, Daily Racing Form, and retired from California Office of State Printing.
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Retired CHP Officer Al Courtright Has Passed Away (Updated with Photo) |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/17/2019 05:53 PM
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San Andreas, CA...From the San Andreas CHP Office..."San Andreas CHP is saddened to report the sudden passing of Retired Officer Al Courtright on April 14, 2019. Officer Courtright began his career with CHP on July 18, 1966 and was assigned to the Baldwin Park area. Al transferred to San Andreas in 1971, serving the citizens of Calaveras County for 26 years, retiring from the San Andreas Office on December 29, 1997. After his career with the CHP he joined the Calaveras County Sheriff Department as a Reserve Deputy and Court Bailiff. Prior to the CHP, Officer Courtright served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Carol Lee Hinman January 12, 1939 to April 10, 2019 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/15/2019 06:52 PM
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Altaville, CA...Carol Lee Hinman was born January 12, 1939 in Visalia, California and passed away at her home on April 10, 2019. She earned a B.S. from University of the Pacific where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority and Phi Kappa Phi honor society. Following graduation, she was employed by Lodi High School as a home economics and mathematics teacher. Shortly thereafter, she married Gary L. Hinman and they eventually purchased and operated the Altaville Drug Store together for more than 30 years. She had also been a 4-H leader at the county level, as well as a member of Eastern Star.
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Mary Louise (MacPherson) Taylor September 9, 1921 - April 2, 2019 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/11/2019 01:55 PM
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Rail Road Flat, CA...Mary was born in Copper Lake, Nova Scotia, near Loch Haber and Antigonish, to the late Jessie (Sears) and James MacPherson. She was pre-deceased by brother John William Bernard MacPherson, close cousins John Lawrence, Andy, Herb, George & Neal Sears, step-brother Richard Brine, brother-& sister-in-law Eddie & Jackie Taylor, sister-and brother-in-law Eva & Mark Polz, and beloved husband of over 60 years, Tommy Taylor.
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Vehicle vs Tree Collision Turns Fatal on Hwy 16 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/09/2019 10:04 AM
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Jackson, CA...CHP Amador has released the sad details of a vehicle vs tree collision that turned fatal for a still as of yet unnamed man. The collision occurred on April 8th on Hwy 16 east of Moriah Heights. The details are below...
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Missing Person Shannon David Scott’s Vehicle Located |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/09/2019 01:31 PM
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San Andreas, CA...On August 29, 2018 at about 11:00am Mr. Scott reportedly departed for a medical appointment at the Sacramento Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center. It was reported that he left the area of Wilseyville (Calaveras County). His appointment was scheduled for 1:30pm, however, Mr. Scott did not arrive to his appointment. He was scheduled to return to Wilseyville on August 29, 2018. Mr. Scott was reported missing by a family member on August 31, 2018 at about 10:30am.
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