COBB, Calif. – Amber Nicole Brown Stogner entered into rest in Cobb, Calif., on Sunday, May 11, 2014.

Amber was born in Napa, Calif., and resided in Cobb the last 14 years of her life.

Amber is survived by her two sons, Jerimiah R. Brown-Mortensen, age 12, and Raymond Lee Stogner, age 8. She also is survived by her parents, Colleen and David Brown; and brother, William Brown.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering that will be held to honor Amber’s life at the Little Red School House, 15780 Bottle Rock Road, Cobb, on Saturday, May 24, beginning at noon.

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

Please sign Amber’s online guest book at www.jonesandlewis.com .

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Ellen G. Heath, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, surrounded by loved ones.

Ellen Louise Galbraith was born on March 30, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Robert and Louise Galbraith.

Ellen spent her youth in Orinda, Calif., where she attended Acalanes High School in Lafayette. She attended UC Berkeley and East Contra Costa Junior College before transferring to Chico State where she received her teaching degree.

She married Dale Jensen in 1953 and moved to Lake County to begin her teaching career. Ellen taught both elementary and high school but her favorite age group and where she is most remembered is as a kindergarten teacher.

Ellen retired from teaching after she married Milton Heath in 1984. She became immersed in contributing to the family’s businesses, including Nova Vineyards in Kelseyville and Superior Propane in Williams, Ariz.

It was also her vision, drive and determination that lead to the creation of Novavine, a grapevine nursery located in Santa Rosa, Calif., where she served as president.

Ellen grew up with a love of horses, participating in horse shows in her early life, owning horses and riding often in her mid-life and attending rodeos and horse shows at every opportunity.

Ellen was active in the Lake County Chapter of California Women for Agriculture and the Lake County Republican Women Federated. She also was a charter member of the Rotary Club of Sebastopol Sunrise.

In addition to business, Milton and Ellen spent their time having fun. Whether it was dancing at a local charity event, traveling to places including Australia, Italy and Turkey, spending three years touring the United States in their motor home, enjoying a glass of wine or riding the Orient Express, she valued spending time with her family, close friends and dogs.

Ellen is survived by her husband of 29 years, Milton Heath; her son, Jay Jensen; daughters, Jill Jensen and Lindie Rodgers; sons, Lonny Heath and Larry Heath; her sister, Jean Derrington of Australia; many beautiful grandchildren; and multiple nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rotary Club of Sebastopol Sunrise or your favorite charity.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, at the Middletown Lions Club, 15399 Central Park Road, Middletown.

Please sign Ellen’s online guest book at www.jonesandlewis.com .

Vicki Lea Little (Brower)
Jan. 22, 1957-May 7, 2014

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Vicki Little lost her battle with breast cancer on May 7, 2014.

She moved to Lake County in 1983, where she went to work as a physical therapist assistant for nearly 23 years.

After retirement she enjoyed spending time with her beloved family and animals. She loved her home and enjoyed gardening and collecting antiques.

She was a beautiful, lively, energetic, funny, spunky, loving, caring, courageous woman who will be missed by many. We will especially miss her infectious laugh.

She was a wonderful mother to her son Kevin and daughter Loretta, as well as a loving wife and sister.

Vicki loved being a grandma and promised to watch over her grandsons.

Vicki is survived by her husband, Tim Little; daughter, Loretta Jensen; son-in-law, Ryan Jensen; grandsons, Dane and Garrett; three sisters, Jackie McKiney, Jerri Herrguth and Tami Devol; and brother, John Brower.

The family thanked their dear friends for their care and support.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, May 18, at Jones and Lewis Clearlake Memorial Chapel, 16140 Main St., Lower Lake.

ROHNERT PARK, Calif. – The life of Dr. Arthur Warmoth, a longtime psychology professor at Sonoma State University, will be celebrated this Sunday, May 18.

Warmoth died at his Rohnert Park home on April 4. He was 76 years old.

For more than 41 years he was a psychology professor at Sonoma State University, as well as a community activist and member of the Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights.

He is survived by wife of 44 years, Georgina; daughter, Monica and husband Kevin of Cotati; son, Arthur and wife Glenda of Seattle, Wash; daughter, Tonantzin of Los Angeles; grandchildren, Liam and Isabel of Cotati, and Alma of Seattle; sister, Ann and her her husband John of Bethesda, MD; brother, Edward and sister-in-law Celeste of Helena, Montana; as well as family, friends and students from all over the world.

The celebration of life event will take place beginning at 1 p.m. at the Sonoma State University Student Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave. in Rohnert Park. Parking is available in Lot D for the memorial.

In lieu of flowers or other gifts, Warmoth's family asks those attending to honor him by bringing nonperishable food items to donate to the Redwood Empire Food Bank.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Bill Buker, a longtime Lake County resident, passed away April 26 after a short illness.

He was born in South Dakota and became a merchant seaman during World War II.

He was a veteran survived by his wife Betty, her children and families and his children and families, also his sister Mona and nieces and nephews.

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The life of longtime Upper Lake resident Norma Clay will be remembered in a special event this Sunday, May 18.

The celebration of life and potluck will be held beginning at noon at Upper Lake County Park, 575 East Highway 20.

The State Grange master, Native Daughters and Rebeccas members, and local 4-H will be on hand to speak about Norma and her decades of contributions to those organizations and the community.

Norma Christine Barney Clay was born to Felix and Helen Barney on Dec. 21, 1922, in Willits.

She died on Saturday, March 8, at the age of 91, at Sutter Lakeside Hospital.

She lived in Upper Lake for more than 65 years. Norma loved Upper Lake and all it was, was in most the parades every year and loved to dress up for it.

Norma worked for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in the lookout service and the United States Forest Service. She watched for fires at the High Glade and Konocti lookout towers.

She was passionate about her job and many visitors enjoyed watching sunrises and sunsets with her while tasting her delicious cookies.

Among her other achievements, Norma had been grand marshal in the Lake County Fair parade. She won first prize many years for her booths and other fun things.

She would say, “Don't miss the fair this year, it will be unforgettable.”

She also was a member of the Methodist Church, and was especially dedicated to her family.

Norma was the beloved mother of Jean Knigge, Donald L. Roy Clay, Daniel Clay, William Clay and Judy Clay Pinto, and was the matriarch of a large family.

Her family thanked Sutter Lakeside Hospital for being so helpful with the large group of family members who were hovering around and helping Norma pass peacefully.

She had a cool last trip to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento and will help teach doctors and nurses by donating her body to science.

Norma was a quiet woman and made up for that by being so giving all her life. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.