Lois Jean Lewis (Carlson, Lolmaugh)
Lois was born in Aurora, Nebraska, on October 31, 1930, and passed away peacefully with family at 93 years of age on December 13, 2023. She was one of twelve children born to JQ and Sadie Lewis.
She was preceded in death by four infant siblings, brothers, Keith, Ralph, and James Harvey Lewis; and sisters, Thelma Salmon and Mary Alice Vetter.
Lois is survived by sisters, Hannah Miller and Dorothy Campbell; daughters, Diana and Cindy Carlson, Lois Dibley-cameron (Lolmaugh); grandchildren, Patrick and Daniel Rowan, Troy (Hannah) Dibley, Gwynna and Mia Cameron; and greatgranddaughter, Millie Dibley.
Lois grew up in the tiny town of Aurora during the Great Depression. She faced many obstacles and emerged a strong, independent, resilient woman.
Lois graduated as valedictorian of her class at Aurora High School in 1948. She moved to Yuba City, California, in 1956 and worked as a legal secretary with several local attorneys. She finished her professional career with the Sutter County Superintendent of Schools. Even after retiring, Lois liked to keep busy and continued to prepare legal documents for lawyers in the Yuba-sutter area.
She had a passion for performing arts, particularly singing and acting. She was a member of the Sweet Adelines and also performed at many local events with the barbershop quartet Senior Moments. She was in several productions with the Acting Company.
Lois loved spending time with her grandchildren and supporting them in their various endeavors. She was a generous person and shared her time and resources to help friends, family, and various ministries. She had a foundation in Jesus and in turn was a cornerstone for her family.
Animals were second family to her. During her lifetime she had numerous critter friends including dogs, cats, turtles, birds, horses, and cows. She also had a teacup pig in her life, but that proved to be a love/hate relationship.
Lois enjoyed staying physically active and was often seen well into her sixties briskly walking her three American Eskimo dogs around town. She loved yard work, reading, and keeping up to date on what was happening in the world.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all who helped care for Lois in her later years, including the entire team from Adventist Home Health and Hospice, especially Sheri and Rayna.
Please join us in celebrating her long and blessed life on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 12-4 p.m. at the Loma Rica Community Church, 11234 Loma Rica Road, Loma Rica. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Dementia Society of America.
August 22, 1922December 23, 2023 Billy Ray Hicks of Live Oak, CA, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023.
Billy was born in Pine Ridge, Arkansas, to Cordie and Willis Hicks on August 22, 1929. Billy moved to Live Oak, CA, in 1944 where he met his wife Clara, they wed on October 10, 1953. Shortly there after welcoming two children Debora and Larry, both of Live Oak. Later becoming a grandfather to Jennifer, Travis and Austin. He was blessed with 18 years as a great-grandfather to Tatum, Landon and Achilles.
Early in life Billy purchased a shoe repair business and worked for 26 years at Harter Packing Co. Together he and Clara owned Hicks Deptartment Store along with a ranch and rental business.
When not working, Billy enjoyed time with his family and friends playing cards and dominos, being on the lake fishing, motor-homing to the coast, a good football and baseball game, gardening and he never turned down a Mcdonalds burger and coke.
Billy is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Clara Hicks; his parents, Willis and Cordie Hicks; along with two brothers, William and Jim (Buster) Hicks.
Services are under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel in Yuba City. Viewing to be held Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from 4-7pm at Ullrey's. Memorial services will begin at 11am, Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Victory Chapel Church in Live Oak, CA.
Tony C. Neves, Jr., passed away December 19, 2023, in Yuba City, CA. He was born June 2, 1937, to Tony and Amelia Neves.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Lorene; sisters, Mary and Madeline; 6 children, 5 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday, January 13, 2024, 11am at Crossroads Community Church with Pastor Gill officiating.
Mark L. Hubbard, 65, of Yuba City, CA, passed away at home on December 16, 2023, from complications of liver disease. He graduated from Alameda High School in 1976 and was an accomplished Machinist.
Mark was a kind and sensitive man, loved by family, friends and two very special “friends”.
Mark was a lover of animals and several years ago he came across these two horses in a field at a ranch. After speaking with the owner he began visiting these two horses bringing carrots in hand. Whenever he would drive up no matter where in the field they were they came running to him for their visit. I’m sure they will miss him dearly.
Mark was preceded in death by fathers, Otis E. Hubbard, and Ray Krise; and sister, Karen R. Soito Berney.
Mark leaves behind, mothers, Kathleen Krise and Joan Hubbard; sister, Gwen Gail Hubbard Shingle; brother, Perry A Hubbard; brother, William”billy” Soito III; and nieces and nephews.
We will miss you Mark. Rest In Peace.