Obituaries

Justin Radanovich

Justin King Radanovich was born on March 28, 1981, to Michale Radanovich and Sherry Reynolds in the town of Mariposa. Growing up in the foothills of Mariposa, he developed a curiosity and appreciation for the living things around him. Justin’s love for the outdoors blossomed in his youth, spending countless hours fishing with his grandparents. He enjoyed hiking and camping […]

Ronald Johnson

Ronald “Ron” Johnson was born on June 6, 1946, in Merced, Calif., to parents Alfred and Frances Johnson and passed away on Feb. 13, 2024. Ron was a longtime resident of Merced and Mariposa counties. He graduated from Merced High School. After graduation, Ron served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee. While serving in the military, he was responsible […]

Stanley Hamilton

Stanley Martin Hamilton passed away on Aug. 16, 2023, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born in Merced, Calif., on Oct. 15,1952, to George and Marva Jean Hamilton. Stan was not a person who enjoyed sitting for too long; he always had to be doing something, usually outdoors. To say that he was a hard worker is an […]

Yvonne McNight

Born Yvonne Christine Oxelgren in Saskatchewan, Canada, she and her two brothers spent most of their childhood in Lake Alma, a small farm community where their father was the agent for the grain elevator. Their house in the small town had no electricity, indoor plumbing, nor telephone. Their mother raised chickens and maintained a garden in the backyard. Yvonne befriended […]

Barbara Skinner

Barbara Skinner was born in Wewoka, Okla., on Dec. 1, 1932, and was the second of seven children born to her parents, Arie and Marie Barnhill. When she was about three years old, they moved onto a farm in Blythe, Calif., where her father was employed for several years until finally settling in Riverside where she started to school. She […]

Susan Phillips

Susan Marie Phillips, who dedicated her life to mothering and serving others, passed away in Wichita Falls, Texas, on Jan. 15, 2024, at the age of 78. A lifelong lover of animals (especially orange cats), travel, card games and her favorite soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” Susan was born in Los Angeles to parents Francis and Alice Hershberger of […]

Lawrence Turnquist

Lawrence Churchill Turnquist, a quiet man of few words, finished his journey on earth on Jan 17, 2024. He made a difference and helped many people along the way. Larry attended Fresno State then served in the U.S. Navy. He later started his career at Bank of America, followed by working at Grangnai Brothers Farm. He slowly started farming on […]

Jennifer Smitherman

Jennifer ( Jen) Michelle Smitherman passed away on her 37th birthday on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in Mariposa, from end stage liver disease. She was born in Montgomery, Ala., and lived most of her childhood in Homewood, Ala. She moved to Mariposa in 2008. She lived in Mariposa and Oakhurst. Jennifer was preceded in death by her dad, Jerry Smitherman. […]

Jerry Brownell

Jerry Brownell passed away on Jan. 11, 2024, after living life for 89-1/2 years. During those years, he rode horseback and saddle bronc for the Rodeo Cowboys Association. He was a great wild animal enthusiast, owning an ocelot, capuchin and woolly monkeys, falcon (who stole children’s lunches at school), along with a pet skunk, pet opossum and many reptiles. He […]

Dwight Glenn

In loving memory of Dwight Glenn, a remarkable blend of resilience, humor and unwavering kindness, who peacefully departed on Jan. 24, 2024, at the age of 84. Dwight, born to Belton and Daisy Glenn, was not only a beloved brother to Persia, Ima Jean and Dan ( Jim), devoted husband to Rosalie, and caring father to Lori, Kathy and Brenda […]


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