Obituaries

It is with great sadness, that the family of Connie Navarro announce her passing on April 8, 2023 at the age of 97. Mom was born Consuelo Estrada on Jan. 31, 1926 in El Paso, Texas, to parents, Damian and Rosaura (Silva) Estrada. As a young child, her family moved to California and settled in Dos Palos, where she grew up with her mom and dad…

Marvin Donavan Gurr, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023, in Roanoke, VA surrounded by loved ones. Marvin was born on August 27, 1929, in Merced, the…

Chief Master Sergeant Jeff Davis Martin passed away at his home on May 5, 2023. Jeff was born to his parents Joseph and Grace Martin on Dec. 11, 1927.…

Former Merced Mayor Ellie Wooten passed away at home in the community of Cameron Park in El Dorado County on the morning of April 29. Her two daughters were by her side, holding her hands. Wooten was 89. Local residents will remember Wooten as the no-nonsense, sometimes outspoken leader at City Hall and a friendly Realtor who kept smiling…

Benito (Byrd) Zambrano of Winton passed away surrounded by his children on May 4. Benito was born in Stamford Texas on August 20, 1957, to Alejandra and…

George William Mitchell, 69, passed away peacefully in Merced on March 22, with family by his side. Born May 4, 1954, in Fowler, Ca, he was the first child…

Atwater will never have another like Jean Kirby, who will never be replaced at Granny's Pantry where she took care of customers with a spicy sauce which made her special. She died April 24 after a battle with cancer. Atwater's City Council gave her a special honor at their meeting, and many of the community who were regulars at the cafe…

John Sanford Holmes, loving husband of Karen Holmes, and longtime resident of Merced, and Genoa, Nevada, was surrounded by family when he passed…

  Jan. 27, 1945 - March 4, 2023 Betty Rose Main Betty Rose Main was born Jan. 27, 1945 in Parkesburg, PA, and went home to be with our Lord, Jesus…

Elizabeth Chase Downes McCabe, at 94 years of age, passed away on Feb. 27, peacefully at her home. Elizabeth (Liz) was born to Willard Merrill Downes and Polly Whitney on March 14, 1928, at the US Naval Base Hospital in Manilla, Philippines. She was a 12th generation American tracing her roots back to her 9th great grandfather, Stephen…