Carolyn Rose Black, 90, of Sacramento, California, passed away April 25, 2024, at home from causes incident to age.  She was born in Hollywood, California, on November 29, 1933, at the Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital.  She was the only child of Carolyn Rose McMillen and the second daughter of Howard Irby Brown. At age 8, Carol decided to become a nurse when she grew up, and spent hours reading her uncle Howard’s books (he was a medical doctor).  When she started...

Leah Taynton of Citrus Heights, CA, went home to be with her Lord on April 12, 2024. She was born on September 15, 1943, the daughter of late Thomas Nicholson and Edith Layman Nicholson from Normalville, PA.  She is survived by son Aaron Bilyeu, stepson Mark Taynton, stepdaughter Robin Delong, and stepdaughter Keri Lobdell. She is also survived by sister Doris Chapman, brother Earl Nicholson, brother Homer Nicholson, and brother Clark Nicholson.  Leah is also survived by many...

Jim Stott James Harold Stott (Jim) was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 2, 1943. He passed from this life on April 28, 2024 in Fair Oaks, CA. He was a loving husband, proud military patriot, loving family member, caring friend, and great neighbor. Growing up in suburban Philadelphia, Jim watched the Rose Bowl game and saw the bright California sunshine and warmer winter days. He vowed that he would live there someday. His other childhood dream was to serve in the United States Air...

Audrey Jean Lautrup was born December 27, 1959 in San Fernando, CA to Annie and Arthur Haggard. Audrey spent her entire life as a proud California girl. She raised her first two daughters in the Los Angeles area, until deciding to relocate to the Sacramento area, where she raised her two younger daughters. She is survived by her four daughters: Marie Reyes, Desirée Call, Erica Lautrup, and Faith Lautrup. Her siblings: Annette Dreyfus and Arthur Haggard Jr. And her grandchildren: Gabriel,...

Fredrick William Christian III died March 28, 2024, in Orangevale, California. Born in Glendale to Fred and Dorothy Christian October 24, 1927, he had one brother, John. He left 57 days after the death of his beloved wife Dorothy, married since May 7, 1949. Five children: Susan Christian, Mary Nollette, Sandra Christian, Virginia Brien, and Fredrick Christian, IV (Gudrun); 21 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Fred was a member of the Church of Jesus...

Mary J. DePalma has passed away on April 5, 2024 after a long illness. She was born May 6, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony and her son Stephen. She is survived by her daughter Marcia, six grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Funeral services are private.

John Patrick Myers  born September 11, 1964 in Japan to Charles Stanley Myers and Mary Edith Quinlisk , he is survived by 5 siblings Deborah Perkins, Charles Myers, Linda Rasmussen, Catherine Mederios and Mary Churchill.  He lived in the Sacramento area since 1971, attended San Juan High School class of 1982 he was also a graduate with an associates degree from Sierra  College in Rocklin. John worked for the county probation department cooking at the boys ranch...

Zella Mae Taylor was born in Richmond, California on August 17, 1930. She spent much of her early years in Washington and Oregon. Her father, Sidney St Martin, was born in Washington on an Indian Reservation and her mother, Zella StMartin, was born in Union City, Oregon near Portland. She used to say that she was the boy her father never had. In fact, she had only one sister, 6 years younger than her, named Sydney. As a family, they did a lot of outdoor camping for family vacations mostly...

Emelinda Cunanan Alford peacefully passed away on March 31, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on November 1, 1943, in the Philippines, Emelinda was deeply influenced by the love of her parents, laying the groundwork for her compassionate nature. Emelinda and her late husband, Lt. Col. John B. Alford (USAF Retired), shared an enduring bond that began in the Philippines, where they married during Emelinda's tenure as an Executive Assistant for the Lockheed Corporation. Even after John's...

Donald Lee "Don" Martin, born May 12, 1936, in Milesburg, Pennsylvania. Don served his country in the Air Force and spent his lifetime charting the roads of America as a dedicated long-haul truck driver. His journey came to a peaceful end on March 25, 2024, in Citrus Heights, CA, at the age of 87.   Don was the perfect example of a traditional family man, tirelessly providing, nurturing, and serving as an unwavering pillar of support and strength to his loved ones. His...