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.
Sharon Blankenship Camp
Mar 26, 2021
Sharon B. Camp died late in the evening on Friday, March 26, while at home in Red Bluff. Even at the end she was holding the hand of her husband and partner of more than 60 years, Pastor Scott Camp III of Bridgeway Community Church. She was 80. The disease MSA (Multi System Atrophy) had taken her strength but yet...
Daniel Mortimer Birdseye
Mar 12, 2021
Daniel Mortimer Birdseye passed away on March 12, 2021 at the age of 84. He is survived by 3 sons, Eddie Birdseye, Nick Birdseye, and Chris Birdseye along with 1 daughter, Cindy Lister. He is also survived by 1 brother, Wayne Birdseye.
Daniel lived to see 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Carolyn Joan Martinez
Mar 11, 2021
Carolyn Joan Martinez passed away on March 11, 2021 at the age of 71. She is survived by 1 son, Gary Lucy Ben along by 4 daughters, Jayme Richardson, Tara Martinez-Borwey, Magen Martinez, and Amanda Parker. She is also survived by 1 brother, Robert Stanley and 1 sister, Diane Meyer.
Carolyn lived to see 9 grandchildren.
Joanne Marguerite Foster
Mar 1, 2021
Joanne Marguerite Foster passed away on March 1st, 2021 at the age of 86. She is survived by her husband, Art Foster and son, Timothy Foster. She is also survived by 1 daughter, Sandy Hill.
Joanne lived to see 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
William Marion Lewis
Feb 26, 2021
Everyone who knew him called him Bill. Bill was born on May 1st, 1930 in Watts, CA. to Estelle E. Lewis and Frank M. Lewis. Bill passed away Friday February 26th, 2021 at the age of 90. He was married to Melva L. Toney. He is survived by his children, Billy L. Lewis, Esther M. Lewis, Thad M. Lewis, and...
Carla Bauer
Feb 25, 2021
Carla Bauer passed away on February 25, 2021 at the age of 38. She is survived by her father, Randy Bauer and son, Konner Castro. Carla is also survived by one brother, Patrick Bauer.
Michael Scott Thinnes
Feb 20, 2021
Michael Scott Thinnes passed away on February 20, 2021 at the age of 66. He is survived by Wife, Maria Thinnes and son, Jason Thinnes.
David Warren Mcbath
Feb 18, 2021
David Warren McBath was born in California on December 19, 1946 to Sauel and Clara McBath. He passed away in Redding on February 18, 2021.
He is survived by his cousin Steve Makin and Steve' son, Ike.
Patricia Louise Armstrong
Feb 16, 2021
Patricia Louise Armstrong was born in California on April 30, 1935 to parents William and Constance Nolan. She passed away at her home on February 16, 2021. She i survived by her children: Catherine Malia Josang, David Armstrong, Timothy Armstrong, Patrick Armstrong, and Christopher Armstrong. She lived to see 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Lloydeen Opal Jones
Feb 9, 2021
Lloydeen Opal Jones passed away on February 9, 2021 at the age of 75. She is survived by sons, Kevin Jones and Ken Jones. Lloydeen lived to see 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
William Thomas Dixon
Feb 6, 2021
William Thomas Dixon passed away on 02/06/2021 at the age of 65. He is survived by Father, William Gordon Dixon JR and Mother, Phyllis Dixon. He is also survived by son, Scot Morrison (Chris) and daughters, Martha Dixon, Lauren Boswell and, Julie Fitzgibbons along with 2 brothers, Thomas Dixon, Timothy Dixon, and sister, Sally Finch.
William lived...
Scott Alan Cochran
Feb 2, 2021
Scott Alan Cochran passed away on 02/02/2021 at the age of of 56. He is survived by Wife, Kerri Cochran and Son, William Scott Cochran.
David S. Kendall Sr.
Jan 22, 2021
David S. Kendall Sr. passed away on January 22nd, 2021 at the age of 70. He is survived by son David S. Kendall Jr. (Joe) and daughter, Nadine Kendall.
Jerry Hollis Davis
Jan 21, 2021
Jerry Hollis Davis passed away on January 21st, 2021 at the age of 72. He is survived by wife, Ivy Davis along with sons, Glenn Davis, Frank Davis, Erik Fullmer, Charlie Staggs, John Staggs and, Jerry Davis the 2nd. He is also survived by daughter, Katrina Staggs Baker and brother, Clarence Davis. He lived to see 18 grandchildren and...
Tina Degrace
Jan 18, 2021
Tina Degrace passed away on January 18th, 2021 at the age of 63. She is survived by her nephew, Anthony Stefani.
Antonio Salas
Jan 16, 2021
Antonio Salas passed away on January 16th, 2021 at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife, Helen Salas and sons, Tony Salas, David Salas, and, Tom Salas. He is also survived by daughters, Mary Lou Aleman, Mona Salas, and, Michelle Coronado along with sister, Ramona Chacon. He lived to see 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren....
William Lance Garner
Jan 16, 2021
Bill Garner a loving husband to his wife Jackie and father to his children Mona, Gayla, Billy, Ken & Mickey passed away peacefully at his home January 16th, 2021. Bill was born on January 5th, 1933 in Eldorado Oklahoma. He was one of five children born to Edna and Ivey Garner. He grew up in Wewoka Oklahoma and graduated from...
Jose Elegio Garcia
Jan 15, 2021
Jose Elegio Garcia passed away on January 15th, 2021. He is survived by wife, Martha Monroy and daughter, Anabel Garcia.
Donald James Benefield
Jan 13, 2021
Donald J. Benefield passed peacefully at St. Elizabeth hospital on January 13, 2021 at the age of 84. Donald was born March 8, 1936 in Alturas, CA, the eldest of four children born to Loren "Bunt" and Evelyn Benefield. Don spent his childhood living in logging camps in Northern California and for years he never knew there were other...
Jo Benton
Jan 10, 2021
Jo Benton passed away on January 1st, 2021 at the age of 69. She is survived by daughter, Danielle Cragin along with 2 brothers, Ronnie Dean Smith and Donnie Smith. She is also survived by sister, Theresa.
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