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Mary Claudette Napier

Mary Claudette Napier, 81, passed away on Thursday, June 7 after a long illness. She was born on Oct. 5, 1930 and grew up in Knights Ferry.

June 20, 2012 | | Obituaries

Yvonne Conley, 84, of Oakdale died peacefully on Sunday, June 10. She was born on Feb. 17, 1928. Survivors include her children, Keith Conley of Modesto, Janise Eoff of Fremont and Bruce Conley of Oakdale; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James 'Bob' Conley. She will be missed by her extended family and many friends. A memorial service was held at the Oakdale Christian Church, 330 Maxwell ...

June 20, 2012 | | Obituaries

Wilbur Carlton Pooley

Wilbur Carlton Pooley, 95, died Monday, June 18. He was born on May 28, 1917 in Sonora to William James Pooley and Matilda Rosasco Pooley. He attended Modesto Junior College where he met Audrey Cox who later became his wife. They were married for 62 years. He went on to graduate from UC Berkeley and the Officer's Training School at Columbia University. He served four years in the Navy as a PT Boat Commander. Upon ...

June 20, 2012 | | Obituaries

Thomas William Gutierrez

Thomas William Gutierrez, 71, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 6. Mr. Gutierrez was a veteran of the U.S. Army. After dabbling in various trades, he settled on truck driving, which he did for more than 40 years before retiring in 2011. He was a lifetime member of the Oakdale Saddle Club. In his spare time he enjoyed tinkering in his garage on anything with a motor. He is survived by his wife, Bonni; daughters, Sara ...

June 13, 2012 | | Obituaries

Fred William Lansdowne Jr.

Fred William Lansdowne Jr., 90, of Oakdale died Thursday, May 31 at Alexander Cohen Hospice House, Hughson.

June 13, 2012 | | Obituaries

Wilma “Gladys” McCullough

Wilma "Gladys" McCullough, 84, died Sunday, June 3 at her Riverbank home, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

June 13, 2012 | | Obituaries

Velma K. Barker

Velma K. Barker, 68, died Friday, June 1 at Oak Valley Care Center. She was born in Newman and was raised in Oakdale. The family thanks the staff at OVCC for the love and care they gave Velma in the 16 years she lived there. She is survived by her son, Michael Barker; mother, Velma K. Mendes; and brothers, Larry Mendes of Riverbank and Gary Mendes of Oakdale. She was preceded in death by her ...

June 13, 2012 | | Obituaries

Orville Ellwanger

Orville Ellwanger, 77, of Oakdale died Saturday, June 9 in Modesto. His final days were spent with his family by his side.

June 13, 2012 | | Obituaries

Stanley Earl Anderson

Stanley Earl Anderson, 79, of Oakdale died Monday, June 4. His final days were spent with his family members by his side.

June 06, 2012 | | Obituaries

Lloyd P. Jones

Lloyd P. Jones, 71, died Thursday, May 24 from injuries sustained after he was struck by a truck while riding his bicycle along Highway 108 near Richardson Road.

June 06, 2012 | | Obituaries

Lisa Ilene Hedden

Lisa Ilene Hedden, 50, died Wednesday, May 23 in Modesto after a short illness. She was born in Peoria, Ill. She was a resident of Empire for 14 years. The youngest of eight children, she was the laughter and joy of her family. Nicknamed by her family as the 'Little Angel' and her brother's 'buddy,' she'd light up a room with her contagious smile. Ms. Hedden loved music, singing, and the holidays the most. Always ...

May 30, 2012 | | Obituaries

Dorothy Lorraine Schulter

Dorothy Lorraine Schulter, 79, passed away on Saturday, May 26 after a long battle with heart disease.

May 30, 2012 | | Obituaries

Mary Ann Vegas Cox

Mary Ann Vegas Cox, 76, died peacefully on Monday, May 14 after a three year battle with cancer.

May 23, 2012 | | Obituaries

Harold Thomas Fogarty

Harold Thomas Fogarty, 87, died Sunday, May 13, 2012 of heart failure at his home in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He was born in Oakdale, California on Oct. 11, 1924 to William and Eva Fogarty at their family home on West "I" street. He was the youngest of four children.

May 23, 2012 | | Obituaries