CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Peggy Joyce Johnson, 75, of Chattanooga died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in a local hospital.

Survivors include two sons, Timothy Johnson of Chattanooga and Kenneth L. Johnson of Clearlake, Calif.

Arrangements are by Cremation Center of Chattanooga, 1345 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421, telephone 423-362-5999.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Terry Hix, age 65, went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2015 at U.C. Davis Medical Center. Terry fought cancer for 7 years.

She enjoyed working for 19 years at Lakeport Unified School District teaching various grades, but fourth grade was her favorite. She loved each and every child she taught.

Terry is preceded in death by her grandparents, Windell and Ruby Mabry; parents, Bill and Helen Dennis; and brother Wayne Dennis.

She is survived by her husband, Frank Hix; daughter, Tammy Hix; son, Franklin (Lea) Hix; grandchildren, Alicia Davis and Brandon VanOstrand; her beloved babies, T n T; sisters, Sara (Michael) Russell, Bobbie (Pete) Gaona; brothers, Bill (Carol) Dennis, Hank (Teresa) Dennis; aunts, Evelyn Landry, Barbara Chenoweth, and Pat York; uncles, Wayne (Margaret) Mabry and Robert (Barbara) Mabry; nieces, Sherry, Allison, Renae, Leslie and LeAnn; nephew, Jeremy; numerous great nieces and nephews; and many cousins who loved her dearly.

A time to share memories of Terry, our love for her and how she touched our lives, will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St. in Lakeport on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m.

In Terry's memory, donations can be made to U.C. Davis Cancer Center  4501 X Street, Sacramento, CA  95817.

For further information please call 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Adrian Toni Jacobo, age 50, entered into rest at home in Clearlake on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015.

Born in San Francisco, Calif., and formerly of Sacramento, Adrian had resided in Lake County for 22 years. She was employed as a substance abuse counselor for five years.

Adrian is survived by her sons, Anthony Meranda and Vincent Jones, daughter, Brittany Robinson and son-in-law, Ventay Robinson, all of Clearlake; brothers, Bernard Gilliam of St. Louis, Missouri, Paul Gilliam of San Francisco, and Gino Meranda of St. Louis; sisters, Dona Pagan of Ozone Park, New York, and Vivian Meranda of Clearlake; and granddaughter, Sophia Meranda of Clearlake. 

Adrian  is preceded in death by her parents, Georgette and George Meranda, and her sister, Georgana Watson.

Friends and family are warmly invited to attend a memorial service on Friday, Oct. 23, at the First Assembly of God in Clearlake beginning at noon, with Pastor Chris Massingill officiating.

Please share your loving memories of Adrian Toni Jacobo by signing her online guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .

Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake, Calif.

Verna Wicks-DeMartino
May 12, 1945 – Oct. 12, 2015

Heaven gained another musical angel. Verna was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to all who met her. She passed away peacefully at her home in Lakeport.

Preceded in life by her parents, Vernon and Margaret Knowles, and her sister, Rheva, she is survived by her sister, Patsy Manwill; former husbands, Ken Wicks and Guy DeMartino; children, Ken Wicks Jr., Ann Neumann (Paul), Melissa Starwalt, Gaetano DeMartino, Annette Smith (Kevin) and Mary Smith (Uel); nieces and nephews, Rose Zavala (Joaquin), Vernon (Dee) Moreno, Felipe Moreno and Gloria Arias. Blessed with grandchildren Jeremy W., Christina N., Greg N., Jeremy S., Amanda S., Alena W., Kayla S., Jacob S., Alex D., Catherine D., Oliver D., Arthur D. and Uel S. Jr.; and two great-grandchildren.

From the time she was born, Verna loved music. A woman of great perseverance, she endured the many hardships and challenges this world has to offer. She became an accomplished musician, proficient in piano, organ and clarinet.

A lifelong teacher and professional musician, she played first clarinet with the San Francisco Symphony, was the featured pianist at concerts, toured on the gospel circuit, was a featured performer for Wurlitzer Music Co., and was a studio musician for several best-selling artists.

A lifelong learner, Verna earned advanced degrees in music and psychology. Locally, Verna was a fixture at area churches, performing at services, weddings, funerals and events. A musical genius, there wasn't a style of music or instrument she couldn't play.

Verna's love of music was most evident during her 50-plus years as a teacher. In addition to the thousands of students she taught privately, she instructed at Sonoma State University, Mendocino Junior College (20-plus years!), and at various schools in Lake County, including Upper Lake and Lakeport.

A tireless volunteer, “Mrs. D” was quick to help local students with stage productions, auditions and mentoring. Verna shared herself with many. She used her love of music to enrich the lives of those she taught, pouring more than just the music into people's lives.

Among the many accolades and awards she accumulated, she was most proud of her 2012 “Star of Lake County Lifetime Achievement Award.”

She loved Lake County and the legacy of music she helped create here. She loved and was loved by many. We will always remember her joy, her love of life and her love of music.

A memorial celebrating Verna's life will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 1 p.m. at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport.

For further information please call 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

Bruce Lloyd Yarbrough
Jan. 15, 1956 – Oct. 1, 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Bruce went to be with his Lord and Savior, his father and brothers Oct. 1, 2015.

He was a wonderful, kind, loving son, father, husband, grandfather and friend.

He will be greatly missed, but is still with us in spirit. He is a guardian angel to all that he loved and that loved him.

He is survived by his wife, Tina Yarbrough; mother, Laura Yarbrough; sons, Bradley (Signe) Yarbrough and Brian (Kelly) Yarbrough; granddaughters, Elizabeth and Cecile; stepson, Travis Tripp; stepdaughter, Allison Tripp; sister-in-law, Dee Yarbrough; aunt, Elizabeth Tyler; and many cousins and friends.

Preceded in death by his father, Lloyd and brothers, Dennis and Richard.

Rest in peace my sweet angel. Always remembered, never forgotten.

Memorial service information to be announced at a later date.

Cremation arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Frank Volpe, loving husband of Josephine Volpe, son of late Romeo and Mary Volpe, entered into heaven Oct. 5, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones.

Frank was born April 13, 1933 in Manhattan, NY.  He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where he met the love of his life, his wife of 60 years, Josephine Macagnone.

Frank, a veteran of the US Navy, served during the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife, Josephine; his children, Valerie (Harold) LaBonte, Michael (Kim) Volpe, Frank Jr. (Paula) Volpe; son-in-law, Harold Binsfeld; grandchildren, Shanon and Roberta, Paula and Johnny, Michelle, Paul, Ana and Monica; great-grandchildren, Brieana, Noah, Tyler, Jacob and Sophia.

Frank has a very large family back in New York, sister-in-law, Annette who was also at his bedside at the time of his death, her husband, Bill, Diane and Robert, Alicia and Jim, Andrea, Robert and Wendy, Melissa and Chris, and lots of cousins.  He also has a large number of family members in the Bay Area.

He is preceded in death by his daughter Lisa Binsfeld.

Frank was a general contractor in the Bay Area where he built many homes and when he relocated to Lake County he continued to build. After retirement he enjoyed spending time on the lake with his loving family and friends.

He will be deeply missed.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport. Interment to follow at Upper Lake Cemetery with military honors.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .