“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” – Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

NICE, Calif. – Verna Lea Harteis, 67, passed away peacefully on Oct. 22, 2015, at home in Nice, surrounded by her family.

She was a loving, devoted wife to Tom Harteis for 34 years.

Verna was a caring tender mother to Tim (Dixie) Moyer, Michelle Moyer, Mollie (Jim) Berg and Eddie (Maria) Harteis. She was a fun-loving sweet Grandma to 12 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Verna is survived by brothers, Ted and Dave Wolhart, and sister Terry.

She will be remembered for her loving spirit, joy in serving others, love for the Lord and beautiful smile that would light up a room.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St. in Lakeport. A celebration of life will take place after 2 p.m. at the Berg home in Ukiah.

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

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Charles Edwin “Papa Charlie” Brown passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Oct. 22, 2015.

He lived a full life beginning with his grand entrance on March 17, 1937, to parents Ed and Lillie Brown in Cardin, Oklahoma.

At an early age, as a result of The Great Depression, his family – including sisters, Madelyn, Evelyn and Sara Mae, and brother, Bobbie – moved to the town of Mojave where he spent much of his youth looking for (and finding) the kind of adventure a boy could find in those days.

Eventually his dad found work in the Sacramento area, where Charlie continued on his hunt for the next good time.

It was one of these “good time” hunting trips that landed him in Kelseyville, where he met a red-haired girl named Marilyn Anderson.

They fell in love and were soon married, a marriage that would last for the next 57-plus years.

He continued with his adventure through life and, together, he and Marilyn would have three children, Rob Brown, Terri Hendrickson and Vicki Totorica.

Charlie worked as hard as he played and drove truck all of his working life to support his family.

He is also survived by sons-in-law Frank Totorica and Greg Hendrickson, and daughter-in-law Kim Brown; 11 grandkids, Steven (Nikole), Jordan, Tyler and Juliette Brown, Michaela Schnabl (Rick), Adair (soon-to-be grandson-in-law, Daniel), Curtis and Nick Hendrickson (Betsy), Jacob (Megan) and Jenna Hoberg, and Juliann Totorica; and six great-grandkids, Hayden, Branden and Benjamen Brown, Gracie Schnabl, and Kyle and Tatum Hendrickson. He was also very close and extremely proud of his many nieces, nephews and too many cousins to count.

He loved hunting, fishing and his mules.

Charlie Brown will be missed by many and forgotten by none.

A celebration of life will be held at Grace Evangelical Church, 6716 Live Oak Drive in Kelseyville, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Please come and share memories.

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

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Peggy Joyce Johnson, 75, of Chattanooga died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in a local hospital.

Survivors include two sons, Timothy Johnson of Chattanooga and Kenneth L. Johnson of Clearlake, Calif.

Arrangements are by Cremation Center of Chattanooga, 1345 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421, telephone 423-362-5999.

Nancy Cardoso

Oct. 31, 1941 – Oct. 23, 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Ginger Lynn Molitor, age 52, entered into rest in Ukiah on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.

A native of Newark, Calif., and formerly of Reno, Nev., Ginger was a resident of Lake County for 20 years.

Ginger is survived by her husband of 20 years, Philip Andrew Molitor of Clearlake; sons, Richard Lane Hill of Clearlake and Michael Lee Hill of Washington state; mother, Beverly Rennay Willis of Washington state; brother, Richard Scott Hill of Washington state; and a grandson, Spencer Shawn Malone of Clearlake.

Please share your loving memories of Ginger by signing her online guest book at www.jonesandlewis.com .

Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake, Calif.

Verna Wicks-DeMartino
May 12, 1945 – Oct. 12, 2015

Heaven gained another musical angel. Verna was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to all who met her. She passed away peacefully at her home in Lakeport.

Preceded in life by her parents, Vernon and Margaret Knowles, and her sister, Rheva, she is survived by her sister, Patsy Manwill; former husbands, Ken Wicks and Guy DeMartino; children, Ken Wicks Jr., Ann Neumann (Paul), Melissa Starwalt, Gaetano DeMartino, Annette Smith (Kevin) and Mary Smith (Uel); nieces and nephews, Rose Zavala (Joaquin), Vernon (Dee) Moreno, Felipe Moreno and Gloria Arias. Blessed with grandchildren Jeremy W., Christina N., Greg N., Jeremy S., Amanda S., Alena W., Kayla S., Jacob S., Alex D., Catherine D., Oliver D., Arthur D. and Uel S. Jr.; and two great-grandchildren.

From the time she was born, Verna loved music. A woman of great perseverance, she endured the many hardships and challenges this world has to offer. She became an accomplished musician, proficient in piano, organ and clarinet.

A lifelong teacher and professional musician, she played first clarinet with the San Francisco Symphony, was the featured pianist at concerts, toured on the gospel circuit, was a featured performer for Wurlitzer Music Co., and was a studio musician for several best-selling artists.

A lifelong learner, Verna earned advanced degrees in music and psychology. Locally, Verna was a fixture at area churches, performing at services, weddings, funerals and events. A musical genius, there wasn't a style of music or instrument she couldn't play.

Verna's love of music was most evident during her 50-plus years as a teacher. In addition to the thousands of students she taught privately, she instructed at Sonoma State University, Mendocino Junior College (20-plus years!), and at various schools in Lake County, including Upper Lake and Lakeport.

A tireless volunteer, “Mrs. D” was quick to help local students with stage productions, auditions and mentoring. Verna shared herself with many. She used her love of music to enrich the lives of those she taught, pouring more than just the music into people's lives.

Among the many accolades and awards she accumulated, she was most proud of her 2012 “Star of Lake County Lifetime Achievement Award.”

She loved Lake County and the legacy of music she helped create here. She loved and was loved by many. We will always remember her joy, her love of life and her love of music.

A memorial celebrating Verna's life will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 1 p.m. at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport.

For further information please call 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .