Calvin Richardson
Sept. 19, 1956 – Dec. 2, 2015

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Calvin was a Kelseyville resident for 26 years.

He was born in Chowchilla, Calif., and worked as a tile setter for P&M Tile.

He is survived by his mother, Velma Richardson, and brothers Stan and John.

Calvin will always be remembered as an honest, sincere and loving man.

Cremation arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – James David Carl, age 66, died in Oakland, Calif., on Nov. 23, 2015, after a brief battle with cancer.

Dave was born in Paso Robles, Calif., on Aug. 16, 1949, to John and Mildred Carl.

His early years were spent in San Miguel, Calif. Orphaned at a young age, Dave was raised by various relatives including his oldest sister, Sarah, in a number of communities. He finished school in Lynnwood, Wash.

Dave moved to Lake County in 1978. He met his future wife, Rae, and future sons, Zack and Alex, the following year.

At that time, he was a working cowboy and the boys participated in many ranching activities. A dedicated father, Dave coached soccer, was an adult volunteer for 4-H, and attended many classes, trainings and programs with his children.

In 1986, the family expanded, adding Amber and Marianne. Dave adored his girls as he had the boys and added hairstyling to his parenting skills, which were many.

He was a published poet, self-taught script writer, computer builder and leather worker. He also bred and showed quarter horses for more than 30 years.

Dave was primary caregiver for his Annie for the past 15 years. A devoted family man, Dave loved to cook, barbecue and spend time with his kids. He lived in Bachelor Valley for more than 30 years. Dave loved rural California and rolling oak woodlands. He embraced it as an ag foreman, gold miner, cowboy, laborer, yardman and rancher.

He leaves in sorrow his children, Zachary Burroughs and Heather Reilly, Alexander and Eliana Burroughs, Amber Peak and Marianne Carl; his sisters, Sarah Townsend and Anna French; brother-in-law, Don French; in-laws, Dave and Cari Eby; grandchildren, Nathaniel Norcio, Anthony Burroughs, Amanda Bertalot, Katie Peak, Matthew Peak, Andrew Peak and Emma Peak; nephews, Greg French, Doug French, Shawn Eby; niece, Susan Guyot; his dear friend, Bobby Gentry; wife, Rae Eby-Carl; and a large extended family of cousins.

The big man left an immense hole in his family's heart and will always be missed.

Services will be at United Christian Parish, 745 Brush St. in Lakeport at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, followed by a potluck. Please join the family in this celebration of Dave Carl's life.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Agnes “Grandma” Claunch passed away peacefully Dec. 3, 2015, at home surrounded by her family.

Our hearts are broken but filled with her love.

Agnes Inez Claunch was born to Loyal and Lula Knox on Jan. 9, 1927, in Leon, Kansas.

She married Elmer Claunch on Oct. 15, 1947. They had 60 happy years together.

Agnes lived in Lucerne with her family for 59 years. Her greatest joy was her family and taking care of many, many children for more than 50 years at “Grandma Claunch's” Daycare.

Agnes was the most loving caring person and we will cherish our memories of her forever.

Agnes is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Jerry) Smith, Elaine (Joe) Merchen, Lynda (Mike) Lloyd and Betty (Chris) Burry, and her son, Robert.

She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was a second grandmother to many more.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Arlone; her brother, Howard; her husband, Elmer; her youngest daughter, Cindy; her grandsons, Jimmy and Kevin; granddaughter, Laura; and great-granddaughter, Rebecca.

Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, she was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure.

A memorial service will be held at the Upper Lake Cemetery at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11.

Following the memorial, we would like you to join us for a celebration of Mom's life at the old Sons of Italy community building, 2817 East Highway 20, Nice.

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

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Phebe Lois (McCormick) Hepworth, born 1919 in Cedaredge, Colorado, died peacefully at her home in Lakeport Dec. 5, 2015, she was 96.

From their agrarian roots in Phoenix, Arizona, Phebe and her husband, Donald had intended to raise their family in the Pacific Northwest.

En route to Oregon with their infant daughter, they stopped in Lakeport to visit friends. Soon realizing they felt at home in Lake County, the Hepworths settled on Jan. 1, 1950, and appreciated the area's rich agricultural and recreational opportunities.

In addition to being a dedicated homemaker, Phebe was employed as secretary of Lake County Fair and was a vocational instructor for Mendocino College where she taught food preparation and bread making.

She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge since 1952 and was a founding member of United Christian Parish. With great civic pride, Phebe was involved in numerous community and charitable activities.

Her passion for home baking and canning garnered many blue ribbon awards and scores of deserved compliments.

Phebe was preceded in death by Donald Hepworth, her husband of 57 years, and their son, Dale. She is survived by her daughter, Donna.

Burial services are private. Memorial contributions to United Christian Parish in Lakeport, http://www.lakeportucp.org/ , are suggested.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

Eugene R. Ford
Aug. 22, 1926 – Nov. 29, 2015

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Eugene passed peacefully in the evening of Nov. 29, surrounded by family.

Born in Hayward, Calif., he was orphaned by age 5. He spent the next 12 years in several foster homes.

At age 17 he came to Kelseyville with his foster family. He loved it here and wanted to stay, becoming one of the “Patton Boys” at Cliff and Mae Patton’s foster home.

He attended Kelseyville High School where he ran track and played basketball. He graduated with five other classmates in 1945.

He started working at an early age as a paperboy in Hayward. After moving to Kelseyville, he worked various jobs, from tending to pear and walnut orchards to milking cows at the dairy. He was known for his rototilling. He rototilled many orchards and gardens around the Kelseyville area. The family still has his original rototiller. He also worked on family and friends cars.

He married Maxine Mullen in 1948. They were married for 53 years until her passing in 2001.

In 1952 he got a job at Masonite Corp. in Ukiah as a grader and still continued to work on cars on the side for many years. He retired in 1988 from Masonite Corp. He and Maxine made two trips to Alaska, and he was the president of Clearlake Gleaner’s for several years.

He is survived by his children, Danny Ford, Linda Ford Breeding, Denise Wiltse (Mike), Deborah Ford-Reed and Jennifer Ford Taylor. He was an influential part of life with his nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, and also the daughters of his heart, Sammie Jane Barton and Sharon Ford Harvey. 

Graveside services will be at Kelseyville Cemetery Dec. 9 at noon. Afterwards there will be a gathering of friends and family at Kelseyville Methodist Church, located at First and Main Street. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice Services of Lake County.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary www.jonesmortuary.com FD311, Lakeport.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Ronald Martin, beloved husband of Eileen Martin, father, friend, member and church leader of Saint John's Episcopal Church, Lakeport, passed away on Nov. 21, 2015.

He was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on Jan. 17, 1936, to George and Ruth Martin.

His family, including Ron's brother, David, lived in both Ohio and West Virginia. They moved frequently back and forth between the two states to keep a close relationship with both paternal and maternal grandmothers. Ron took pleasure in describing what life was like then and in telling stories of the hijinks and mischief he got into while he was growing up.

When Ron was 14, his father found work at Kaiser Steel and his family moved to Fontana, Calif. His brother Michael was born there.

He met his wife Eileen in Fontana. They were married on May 1, 1956, and were inseparable for the next 59 years.

Ron followed in his father's footsteps and took a job at age 18 with Kaiser Steel where he worked as an electrician. He also worked in the high desert small town of Ora Grande at a cement factory.

He and Eileen moved to Kelseyville when he was hired at Homestake Gold Mine where he became a general foreman. He retired in 2003. Ron served in the Coast Guard Reserve.

Ron loved trains and helping others in any way he could. He was a leader of the Sea Scouts and both Boy and Cub Scout troops.

Over the years he faithfully served Saint John's Episcopal Church as both Junior and Senior Warden, in a variety of liturgical roles including Licensed Lay Preacher, and in countless hours of finding ways to make people's lives better with the food pantry and other ministries.

Ron served as chaplain to the Kelseyville Fire Department and at Sutter Lakeside Hospital, where he spent many nights at the bedsides of patients offering encouragement and prayers.

Ron was preceded in death by his son George and granddaughter Laci. He is survived by his wife Eileen, their children Roleen, Teresa and Robert, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

His memorial service will be held on Jan. 17, 2016, at Saint John's at 10 a.m. on what would be his 80th birthday. Holy Eucharist will be held at this time.

Donations for the family can be sent to Saint John's Episcopal Church, 1190 N. Forbes St. Lakeport, CA 95453.