Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Tehama County, California.

The obituaries in the Tehama County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness, complexity, history and identity of Tehama County.

Shaun Lewis Rose

Shaun Lewis Rose

Sep 29, 2026

Shaun Lewis Rose lived life to the fullest taking every adventure head on with the widest smile. Shaun, 48, of Cottonwood, Ca was called home unexpectedly on September 29, 2026.

Born November 21,1977 in Fremont, Ca to Gail Bradley and Robert Theodore Rose , Shaun immediately brought an adventurous spirit to anyone who he came to know. With a larger than...

Albert Alvin Crockett

Albert Alvin Crockett

Sep 9, 2026

Al Crockett was born in Red Bluff, California on May 02 1941 and died after a short illness September 9, 2026. He was raised in Gerber and graduated from Red Bluff High School in 1959. Marrying the love of his life Virginia in 1960.

Al was a cowboy through and through, never without his hat or boots. He loved the outdoors;...

Sharon Roberta Bevens

Sharon Roberta Bevens

Sep 7, 2026

Sharon Roberta Bevens was born to Ollen and Ruth Barnett on September 12,1939 and passed away September 7,2026.

Sharon is survived by her two daughters Christina Bevens and Shelley Hulseman, as well as her two granddaughters.

She was 86 years old.

Arrangements are held under the direction of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary. 

Herbert Franklin Fleming

Herbert Franklin Fleming

Sep 6, 2026

Herbert Franklin Fleming was born to Emery and Evelyn Fleming on June 3, 1937 and passed away September 6,2026.

Herbert spent over forty years as a millworker.

Herbert is survived by his brother Paul Fleming as well as his sisters Joyce Hood, and Judith Bucher.

He was 89 years old.

Arrangements are held under the direction of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary.

Melvin Clinton McNeill

Melvin Clinton McNeill

Sep 5, 2026

Melvin C. McNeill

10 14 1933-09 05 2026

Corning, Ca

While both born and passing in California, Melvin would declare Hood River, Oregon "home', and was dedicated to the beautiful area of Mt. Hood and Lost Lake. He, along with his first wife. Grace, raised their children, Melinda, Mathew, and Shawn, in the south bay area. When Grace passed in 2005, he sold...

Walter Lee Beck Jr.

Walter Lee Beck Jr.

Sep 4, 2026

Walter Lee Beck Jr was born to Walter Beck Sr and Agnes Beck on June 6, 1940 and passed away September 4, 2026.

Walter enjoyed a forty year career as a painting contractor.

Walter is survived by his son Jeff Beck (Debbie) and daughter Cindy Manica (David) .

He was a proud grandfather to Josh Beck, Haley Beck, Erin Kitchen. Katie Manica and...

David Wayne Thomas

David Wayne Thomas

Aug 30, 2026

David Wayne Thomas was born to Wayne and Ellen Thomas March 11, 1961 and passed away August 30, 2026.

David spent more that fifteen years as a Chef locally and proudly served in the United States Army.

David is survived by his parents Wayne and Ellen Thomas, and his brothers, Paul Thomas, Ron Thomas, and Darrin Thomas.

Arrangements are held under the direction...

Sheila Gene Black

Sheila Gene Black

Aug 30, 2026

Sheila Gene Black was born on October 18, 1946, in California to parents Ivan and Dorothy Williams. She passed away in San Francisco on August 30, 2026, at the age of 79.

Sheila worked for the County of Sacramento for 26 years. She was an avid bowler, who even joined a couple of leagues, and would bowl with her partner, Bruce....

Clifton Byrd

Clifton Byrd

Aug 23, 2026

Clifton Byrd was born to James Mills and Leanna Byrd on October 17,1958 and passed away August 23,2026.

Clifton spent more than Twenty Five Years as a Truck Driver as well as a Mechanic.

He is survived by His father James Mills as well as his two sisters Bobbie Gates and Clara Mallard.

Clifton was 67 years old.

Arrangements are held under the direction...

Shawn Gessel

Shawn Gessel

Aug 14, 2026

Shawn Gessel was born to his father Patrick Gessel and mother Brenda Pryor on August 17, 1974 and passed away August 14, 2026

Shawn spent a long career as a welder in the oilfields for over twenty years.

He is survived by both his parents, his son, Lucas Ryan Gessel, daughters Jade Elizabeth Gessel, and Trinity Gessel as well as his sisters...

Alejandro J Landeros

Alejandro J Landeros

Aug 14, 2026

Alex Landeros, age 31, passed away on August 14th 2026 in Red Bluff, Ca.

Alex was born on October 26, 1994 in Chico, Ca, to Jennifer Landeros-Martinez and Cande Landeros. He spent most of his early life in Paradise Ca where he lived with his sister, Vanessa Landeros, and brothers Joey Landeros and Rique Landeros. Alex spent his time in grade...

Chloe Jewel Thompson

Chloe Jewel Thompson

Aug 13, 2026

Chloe Jewel Thompson, at 3 days and 8 hours old, passed away in her parents'

arms on August 13th, 2026 at UC Davis Children’s Hospital in Sacramento,

California.

She was born on August 10th, 2026, in Red Bluff, California. She did not breathe,

and her heart had stopped. Her heart started beating again several minutes after her

birth, but she never took a breath of...

Anita Louise Gossett

Anita Louise Gossett

Aug 13, 2026

Anita Louise Gossett was born in San Francisco, California on May 29, 1957, to parents Luis and Sada Zendejas. A longtime resident of Red Bluff, she passed away on August 13, 2026, in Red Bluff, California at the age of 69.

Anita had many different occupations during her life-from teacher's aide to care assistant to working at the Salvation Army. She...

Helene Evelyn Shain

Helene Evelyn Shain

Jul 8, 2026

Helene Evelyn Shain was born in California on October 11, 1936 to parents, Norman and Robina Johnson. A longtime resident of Red Bluff, she passed away on July 8, 2026 at the age of 89.

Helene led a full life working as an assistant in a doctor's office for 30 years. She enjoyed bowling, but her special activity was buying herself...

Vicki Lynn Huntoon

Vicki Lynn Huntoon

Jun 26, 2026

Vicki Lynn Huntoon was born in California on December 15,1953 to Francis Ferguson Forster and Georgia Ann Oldham, and passed away June 26, 2026, in Chico, California.

Vicki spent over 22 years as a secretary for our education system. She was a proud member of the Women's Republican Club and enjoyed crafting her own greeting cards.

Vicki is survived by her husband,...

Rodney Wayne Newton

Rodney Wayne Newton

Jun 13, 2026

Rodney Wayne Newton was born January 5, 1958 and passed away June 13, 2026 at his residence in Corning.

Rodney worked as a local mechanic for over forty years,

Rodney is survived by his son, Charles Newton, his daughter, Michelle Miranda, sister, Pamela (Larry), as well as three grandchildren.

He was 68 years old.

Arrangements are held under the direction of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary.

Mary Jane Kirk

Mary Jane Kirk

Jun 5, 2026

Mary Jane Kirk was born to Emery and Evelyn Herbert on December 27,1939 and passed away June 5, 2026.

Mary got great enjoyment from playing the Slot Machines and spent over ten years as a caregiver.

Mary is survived by her Son Russell Kirk, Daughter Connie Heninger, Brothers Herbert and Paul Fleming, Sisters Joyce Hood, and Faye Bucher as well as seven...

Theodore William Shea

Theodore William Shea

Jun 2, 2026

Theodore William Shea, M.D. February 14, 1960 – June 2, 2026

Theodore William "Ted" Shea, M.D., passed away on June 2, 2026, after a brief illness. He was 66 years old.

Ted was born in Los Angeles, California, on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1960, to the late William Henry Shea, M.D., and Karen Ruth (Olsen)...

Elizabeth Grace Flickinger

Elizabeth Grace Flickinger

May 31, 2026

Elizabeth Grace Flickinger was born in California to Edward Flickinger and Kimberly Young on October 23, 1997, and passed away in Redding, California on May 31, 2026.

Elizabeth is survived by her father, Edward Flickinger Jr, mother, Kimberly Young, grandmother, Peggy Young, son, Conner Matthew James Flickinger as well as her brother, Alex Robert Young, and sister, Sarah Jean Flickinger.

She was...

Jeanne Marie Milton

Jeanne Marie Milton

May 21, 2026

Jeanne Marie Milton was born November 3,1955 to Jack and Beverly Gregory and passed away May 21,2026.

Jeanne spent over twenty seven years as a manager in the transportation industry.

She is survived by her Husband Richard Milton, Sons Justin Gregory and Lee Stringer, Brothers John and David Gregory as well as 15 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild.

She was 70.

Arrangements are held...

Subscribe

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. You may unsubscribe at any time.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.