Obituaries

Evelyn Sue Clements, 79, long-time resident of Greenfield, passed away Thursday evening, January 11, 2018, surrounded by family at the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital in Salinas, California. Evelyn was born September 6, 1938 to Herschel and Leona Salters in Eufaula, Oklahoma, the eldest of 4 children.

Arthur Banuelos, 87, peacefully passed away on May 22, 2019 and rejoined his beloved wife Vikki.

Robert “Bob” L. Duckworth, Sr. died Monday, March 6, 2017 at Twin Cities Hospital in Templeton California. He was 96 years old.

Bernice Brainard Mason, 96 of Greenfield passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at her home in Greenfield.

On January 2, 2019, Elder Cruz Almanza Jr. went home to be with the Lord.

Kathleen Gore Thayer, 95 of King City, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 in Soledad at Eden Valley Care Facility. She was born in Pomona, California on September 23, 1922.

Leslie Plaskett Merrill passed away on August 3, 2017, in the loving embrace of her family. She was born in King City, CA and later moved to the Monterey Peninsula. Leslie loved her life overlooking the bay with the love of her life, her husband Scott. She enjoyed taking big ocean walks and watching the seals and otters play outside their window. Leslie loved watching Scott teach martial arts at Monterey Sports Center and was so happy to be Mrs. Sensei. She and Scott enjoyed their vacations in Lake Tahoe, where they had spent their honeymoon, and returned every year. A talented stylist, Leslie took wonderful care of her clients and valued their friendship greatly. She adored her children and grandchildren and cherished time spent with family.

Manuel “Huero” Olivas age 65 of Soledad passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019. His family and friends surrounded him as he passed peacefully.

Mildred Caroline Gibbs, a longtime resident of Soledad, Calif., died Thursday, the 4th of April at the age of 97.

Ms. Elizabeth Ann Reed passed away on September 16, 2019 on Metz Rd in Greenfield, Calif. She was born October 13, 1987 in Santa...