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Charles Durfee. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Charles Edward Durfee, Chuck, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021.

Chuck was a native of Salinas, California, and a 1963 graduate of North Salinas High School.

He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After proudly serving in the USMC he went on to a lengthy career in law enforcement spanning over 35 years, lastly working for Coyote Valley Casino in Redwood Valley.

He was a classic car enthusiast who also enjoyed his yearly fishing trips.

Chuck is survived by his son, Charles and wife, Holly Durfee; daughter, Michelle Shannon; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his parents, David and Vivian Durfee and brother, David "Butch" Durfee.

Graveside memorial service will be held at Harley Cemetery, Veterans Circle, on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m.

A potluck reception will follow at The American Legion in Kelseyville. Please join us to celebrate what a wonderful man Chuck truly was.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

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Carolyn Angelley Knowles. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Butchie was loved from the second she opened her big brown eyes until the last time she closed them. She was known for her generous heart and love of fun.

Butchie was born Oct. 23, 1955, to William Hoyt Angelley and Marilyn Hoberg Angelley.

Her given name was Carolyn Gay Angelley, but she always preferred to go by her childhood nickname.

Butchie grew up on Cobb Mountain, attending school at the Little Red Schoolhouse until sixth grade, when she and her sister, Pam, rode the bus to Kelseyville Elementary and Kelseyville High School.

She loved the summers she spent at Hoberg’s Resort, swimming, horse riding and playing bingo.

Twenty-seven years ago, she met the love of her life, Douglas Knowles. She moved to San Marcos to be with him, and they married on Feb. 8, 1995, much to the delight of Bill and Marilyn, and the rest of the family.

When she married Doug, she also gained a son, Dylan, whom she loved dearly and was so proud of.

When her mother found living alone too difficult, Butchie left her home and moved to Cobb to care for Marilyn.

The Valley fire destroyed the home that she and Doug planned to retire in. The loss of her mother a week later was devastating, but Butchie and Doug courageously continued on, and were able to build the house of their dreams, where she lived happily until her death.

Butchie is survived by husband, Doug; son, Dylan; his fiancee, Lisa; and their children, Nora and Zoey.

She also leaves her sister, Pam, and brother-in-law, Ken Hook; nieces, Kate (Ken) Goldfine, Marilyn (Jeongtae) and their children, Go-eun and Alex, and nephew, Kory.

She is also mourned by her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Diane and John Meizis, and their children, Michael, Ashley and Mark, and grandnieces and nephews Alora, Ryder, Morgan and Everett.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice of Lake County or the American Lung Association.

Private services will be held at a later date.
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Donald T. Wilcox
May 9, 1938 — Aug. 25, 2021

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — A graveside funeral service will be held at Upper Lake Cemetery on Thursday, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Glenn Hayes. Courtesy photo.


LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Glenn Hayes passed away on Aug. 28, 2021.

He was a pastor for 22 years.

Glenn is predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Lalene Hayes, and daughter, Dana Walker.

He is survived by daughter, Lanette Fields; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by wife of two years, Beverly Hayes; three stepsons; three step-granddaughters; and six step-great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Phyllis Woodworth. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT, Calif. — Phyllis Jean Woodworth, age 87, of Lakeport went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 21, 2021.

She was a member of Lake County Bible Fellowship.

For the last 18 years Phyllis worked in the Human Resources Department for the county of Lake.

Prior to that she and her husband, Robert, were owners of the Mallard House Motel.

Before moving to Lake County she had been long employed by the Taubman Corp.

Phyllis is fondly remembered for her calm, consistent, confident life that reflected her beloved Savior, Jesus Christ.

Phyllis is predeceased by her husband, Robert Woodworth.

She is survived by two sons and their wives, Bruce and Libby Woodworth and Craig and Gail Woodworth; grandchildren, Rachel Klink, Joshua Woodworth, David Woodworth and Sarah Jean Koller; and great-grandchildren, Lydia, Rita, Nathan, Robert, Lillian, Mallory and Lucas.

A memorial service will be held at Lake County Bible Fellowship in Lakeport on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.


Phyllis Woodworth. Courtesy photo.
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Elvira Cortez. Courtesy photo.

Elvira Cortez
May 8, 1974 — Aug. 22, 2021

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Viris was born in Jalisco, Mexico.

She moved to Kelseyville in 1989 where she met her husband, Angel Hernández Sr.

Viris worked in the restaurant business for many years, leading her to follow her dreams and open her own restaurant in Upper Lake, Mi Chelas, where she had a huge impact on the community.

Viris is survived by her husband, Angel Hernandez Sr.; her children, Andy and Angel Hernández Jr.; and granddaughter, Avalia Hernandez.

Visitation will be held at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church on Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 3 to 4 p.m. with funeral Mass to follow at 4 p.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

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