Mary Ellen (Glover) Blakeman, 67, of Merced, Calif. entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. Mary was born in Visalia, Calif. and was the only child of the late Gwendoylen (Askin) and James Glover. She taught physical education for 39 years at Herbert Hoover Middle School where there is a drinking fountain […]

Jeremiah “Jerry” Bentley of Exeter, Calif. passed away on Oct. 21, 2018 in Exeter at the age of 78. He was born on April 21, 1940 in Lake City, Ark. Jeremiah worked as a psychiatric technician. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 at New Life Assembly […]

Mel Tully, 75, passed into Eternal Life and joined the Heavenly Choir on Oct. 17, 2018 at his home in Visalia, Calif. Mel touched many lives with his ministry, kindness and laughter. Born on March 2, 1943 in Inglewood, Calif., Mel grew up in Los Angeles County. He attended California State University, Long Beach where […]

Dilyn Newkirk, 11, of Visalia, Calif. passed away on Oct. 19, 2018. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26 at Visalia Nazarene Church. Webb Sanders & Smith Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Robert H. “Bob” Hickam of Exeter, Calif. passed away on Oct. 19, 2018 at the age of 92. He was born on May 25, 1926 in San Jose, CA to William Henry and Leola Belle Hickam. Bob’s family relocated to Lindsay, Calif. in 1934 where he attended grammar school. His family then relocated to Exeter […]

Jean A. Hall of Exeter, Calif., passed away on Oct. 28, 2018 in Visalia, Calif. She was 94 years old. Jean was born on Aug. 23, 1924 in East Liverpool, Ohio. Services are pending. Arrangements entrusted to Smith Family Chapel in Exeter. Online Condolences may be made at www.smithfamilychapel.com.

Richard Everett “Doc” Holaday of Exeter, Calif. passed away on Sunday, Oct. 14 2018 in Palo Alto, Calif. He was 80 years old. Richard was born April 27, 1938 in Lindsay, Calif. to Kenneth and Margaret (Cranston) Holaday. At the age of 11 the family moved to Exeter where his parents purchased a small farm […]

Irene M. Jones passed away on Oct. 5, 2018 in Visalia, Calif. She was born Sept. 3, 1916 in Oklahoma. Services for Irene were held Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 at the Exeter District Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Smith Family Chapel in Exeter, Calif. Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilychapel.com.

John C. Day of Visalia, Calif. passed away on Oct. 18, 2018 in Visalia at the age of 81. He was born on July 19, 1937 in Pomp, Ken. John worked as an operating engineer. At his request, there will be no services. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansmillerguinnchapel.com. Services entrusted to […]

Larry David Jonas, formerly of Lindsay, Calif., passed away Oct. 20, 2018 in Visalia, Calif. He was 75 years old. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 at Webb Sanders & Smith Funeral Home, 163 S. Mirage Ave. in Lindsay. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018 […]