LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Robert “Bob” William Dexter, born Dec. 31, 1935, passed peacefully July 21, 2014, at the age of 78 after an extended illness.

Bob was born in San Francisco and was the only child of Clarence and Isabelle Dexter.

He resided in Kelseyville for the last 13 years.

After his service in the Army, Bob earned a bachelor's degree in science from Sacramento State University and his master of social work degree from San Francisco University.

He spent 40 years as a social worker in child welfare services and as a supervisor in adoptions in the counties of Madera, Solano and Contra Costa. During his employment he earned the prestigious child abuse prevention award.

Bob married Carolyn Wallis Irvine on April 27, 1985, in Pleasant Hill, Calif. They have three children: Shelley Thurman, Christy Latson and Eric Dexter.

After retirement Bob enjoyed gardening, traveling and playing with his 10 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport.

Family prefers donations in Bob's memory to www.yosemiteconservancy.org/supportus .

For further information call 707-279-9120.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Vernon Martin Churchill, age 80, died at his home in Middletown on Saturday, July 12, 2014, surrounded by his loving family.

A full obituary will be placed at a later date with information for Vern’s memorial service.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones & Lewis Clearlake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Raymond Banta, born Feb. 11, 1941, in Snyder, Texas, passed peacefully July 4, 2014, in Santa Rosa, Calif.

Ray is survived by his loving wife, Gail Banta; his children, Matthew (Cynthia) Banta, Laura (Bob) Hemken, Jeanine (Mark) Erquiaga, Kelly Vanderwesthuizen and Melissa (Alan) Lawson; 12 grandchildren; nieces, Patricia Lindsay and Marcie Banta; nephew, John (Lisa) Stapp; and other nieces and nephews.

Ray worked at Lake Community Bank for many years and was a member of the Lakeport Elks Lodge.  

His love was his family, gardening and going to the casino and being with the Elks group.  

He was always well thought of by his many treasured friends and he truly will be missed by all.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Lakeport Elks Lodge, 3775 Lakeshore Blvd., Lakeport.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary (FD1336) at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On July 18, 2014, Michael H. Daugherty left this life to be with his Katie Bug.

He left behind his wife, Mary Daugherty; his children, Patsy (Tony) Basile, Jeff Daugherty, AJ (Roz) Silva-Johnson, Stephanie (Alex) Orozco, Ross (Silver) Galleto; and nine grandchildren.

Mike was a retired radiologic technologist and served several terms on the Lake County Grand Jury.

He enjoyed palm trees, traveling, singing and playing the guitar.

At his request, there will be no services.

He wanted everyone to know that: “Mickey is just fine.”

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Make a Wish Foundation.

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

Peter William Jerome, 69, of Lockeford, Calif., passed away on June 30, 2014.

He was born in San Francisco on Oct. 5, 1944, to the late Fred and Norma Jerome.

He married Pamela Jean Norton on July 9, 1966.

Pete is survived by his wife, Pamela; and his three children, Kim Sullivan and her husband David, of Kelseyville, Calif; Shelly Bond and her husband Dave, of Galt, Calif; and Nick Jerome and his wife Kami, of Pine Grove, Calif.

He also is survived by six grandchildren, Darrin Sullivan, Brionna Jerome, Maddison Perez, Nicki Jerome, Connor Jerome and Kyle Jerome.

Pete was a retired computer systems engineer and served in the Air Force.

His hobbies included scuba diving, art, gardening, numismatics and home remodeling.

A celebration of life will be held at 5180 Third St. in Kelseyville at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 26.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A celebration of remembrance will be held for Ann Johnson at Lily Cove Saturday, July 26.

The services begin at 11 a.m.

Friends are invited to join this time of remembrance.