Ronald A. Hummel
11/28/1938 – 6/24/2014

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Ron left us unexpectedly in San Francisco.

He was born and raised in Kelseyville, Calif.

He served his country in the Air Force.

After arriving in San Francisco in the 1960s, he began a career as an accomplished cosmetologist.

Following a tragic hotel fire in 1983 he was forced to retire due to injuries he sustained.

A true gentleman, he gave his time, kindness and energy to various groups in many ways.

He always had a solution for whatever the question was.

He loved to entertain and was tremendously charismatic. His ever-present smile and quick wit were always the life of the party.  

His extraordinary creative talents included everything from stained glass to creating lavish ball gowns to elaborate party planner. No task or project proved to be beyond his abilities.  

He had friends all over the world. He loved his family dearly.

His most expensive toy was a 1960 Rolls that he named “Julia.”

His generosity, compassion and loving spirit will be greatly missed.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Alden and Adelaide Hummel; and his sister, Nadine Gates-Lebert.

He leaves behind family members including sisters, Claudette Lockhart and Thressa Merriman (Bill); nieces and nephews, Colleen Hummel, Bruce Lockhart, Brenda Lockhart, Michael Merriman, Donald Merriman and Tom Merriman; his housemate of 50 years, Willie Gardner; and his friends in Black Tie, Rotary and all the members of the San Francisco Breakfast Club for which he was their president.

Donations may be made to the SF Food Bank or REAF, or a charity of your choice.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On July 18, 2014, Michael H. Daugherty left this life to be with his Katie Bug.

He left behind his wife, Mary Daugherty; his children, Patsy (Tony) Basile, Jeff Daugherty, AJ (Roz) Silva-Johnson, Stephanie (Alex) Orozco, Ross (Silver) Galleto; and nine grandchildren.

Mike was a retired radiologic technologist and served several terms on the Lake County Grand Jury.

He enjoyed palm trees, traveling, singing and playing the guitar.

At his request, there will be no services.

He wanted everyone to know that: “Mickey is just fine.”

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Make a Wish Foundation.

For further information contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

Peter William Jerome, 69, of Lockeford, Calif., passed away on June 30, 2014.

He was born in San Francisco on Oct. 5, 1944, to the late Fred and Norma Jerome.

He married Pamela Jean Norton on July 9, 1966.

Pete is survived by his wife, Pamela; and his three children, Kim Sullivan and her husband David, of Kelseyville, Calif; Shelly Bond and her husband Dave, of Galt, Calif; and Nick Jerome and his wife Kami, of Pine Grove, Calif.

He also is survived by six grandchildren, Darrin Sullivan, Brionna Jerome, Maddison Perez, Nicki Jerome, Connor Jerome and Kyle Jerome.

Pete was a retired computer systems engineer and served in the Air Force.

His hobbies included scuba diving, art, gardening, numismatics and home remodeling.

A celebration of life will be held at 5180 Third St. in Kelseyville at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 26.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Robert “Bob” William Dexter, born Dec. 31, 1935, passed peacefully July 21, 2014, at the age of 78 after an extended illness.

Bob was born in San Francisco and was the only child of Clarence and Isabelle Dexter.

He resided in Kelseyville for the last 13 years.

After his service in the Army, Bob earned a bachelor's degree in science from Sacramento State University and his master of social work degree from San Francisco University.

He spent 40 years as a social worker in child welfare services and as a supervisor in adoptions in the counties of Madera, Solano and Contra Costa. During his employment he earned the prestigious child abuse prevention award.

Bob married Carolyn Wallis Irvine on April 27, 1985, in Pleasant Hill, Calif. They have three children: Shelley Thurman, Christy Latson and Eric Dexter.

After retirement Bob enjoyed gardening, traveling and playing with his 10 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport.

Family prefers donations in Bob's memory to www.yosemiteconservancy.org/supportus .

For further information call 707-279-9120.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Vernon Martin Churchill, age 80, died at his home in Middletown on Saturday, July 12, 2014, surrounded by his loving family.

A full obituary will be placed at a later date with information for Vern’s memorial service.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones & Lewis Clearlake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Raymond Banta, born Feb. 11, 1941, in Snyder, Texas, passed peacefully July 4, 2014, in Santa Rosa, Calif.

Ray is survived by his loving wife, Gail Banta; his children, Matthew (Cynthia) Banta, Laura (Bob) Hemken, Jeanine (Mark) Erquiaga, Kelly Vanderwesthuizen and Melissa (Alan) Lawson; 12 grandchildren; nieces, Patricia Lindsay and Marcie Banta; nephew, John (Lisa) Stapp; and other nieces and nephews.

Ray worked at Lake Community Bank for many years and was a member of the Lakeport Elks Lodge.  

His love was his family, gardening and going to the casino and being with the Elks group.  

He was always well thought of by his many treasured friends and he truly will be missed by all.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Lakeport Elks Lodge, 3775 Lakeshore Blvd., Lakeport.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary (FD1336) at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611.