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: Editor; Posted On Monday, 22 November 2021 01:16; 22 November 2021

Dennis McCorkle

Dennis Kelly McCorkle, age 81, of Topsham, Maine, died Nov. 1, 2021, of a heart attack at his home.

A celebration of life will be held at his home in Topsham, Maine in the spring.

If desired, donations in Dennis’ memory may be made to the Redwood Parks Conservancy at https://redwoodparksconservancy.org, at any of the Maine State Parks at www.maine.gov/dacf/about/support or the American Heart Association.

Memories and condolences can be shared, and service updates will be posted with Dennis’ obituary at www.brackettfh.com.

: Editor; Posted On Saturday, 20 November 2021 04:18; 20 November 2021

Barkley Shannon

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Barkley (Bark) Joseph Shannon of Holualoa, Hawaii, announce his unexpected but peaceful passing on Nov. 16, 2021, at his family's ranch at the age of 81.

Barkley was born and raised in Northern California, worked as a master mechanic and owned his own business in Hawaii.

He was married to Mary Shannon for 36 years and was a wonderful loving husband and father.

Barkley is survived by daughters, Janeen (Mel) Sanchietti and Darla (Jeff) Stone; sons, Clay (Angie) Shannon and Craig (Rikki) Shannon; and two stepsons, Jason (Summer) Roberson and Marcus (Rina) Roberson.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Betsy Opperman.

Bark loved his family and his friends. He loved to laugh and make people laugh, he never let an occasion pass without one of his many jokes or stories!

Ironically, Bark asked Mary to help him write a summary of his life. It says, “I am blessed! I have four wonderful, intelligent, compassionate children who are married to their perfect matches. With that I have 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. I have been very lucky.”

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 11:30 a.m. at the Home Ranch Ogulin House for close family and friends.

An additional celebration of life will be held in Hawaii at a later date.

: Editor; Posted On Wednesday, 17 November 2021 02:45; 17 November 2021

Lloyd Kendall Minor

**Lloyd Minor and his family. Courtesy photo.**

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lloyd Kendall Minor was born July 13, 1954, in Vallejo, California, to Leonard Minor and Euna Mae Whitehead.

He passed away at 67 years old due to heart failure on Nov. 8, 2021, in Clearlake Oaks.

Lloyd was one of nine siblings raised in East Palo Alto.

Upon graduating high school, he received an athletic scholarship to Washington State University, a proud moment for his high school and EPA.

He was an avid athlete, lover of jazz music, the Los Angeles Lakers, cooking and fishing.

He retired as a caretaker who built lasting friendships with all of his clients and their families.

Lloyd is survived by his sister, Elayne Danks Whitehead; his brothers, Christopher, Arnold, and Lincoln Minor; son, Vaughn Ginette; daughter, Aja Minor; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held for Lloyd at an undetermined day and time but can be guaranteed to be unique and nontraditional — just like him.

: Editor; Posted On Sunday, 21 November 2021 00:47; 21 November 2021

Joy Cozad

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on June 1, 1938, Joy went home to Jesus after her fight with ALS disease on Nov. 11, 2021.

Joy is predeceased by the love of her life, her husband, Bob.

She is survived by her twin daughters, Robin and Roberta Acquistpace; three brothers, Gary (Paula) Myskey, Bob (Tary) Mysey, Darell (Paige) Dikeman; nephew, Robert (Chrysti) Myskey; and many other nieces and nephews.

Joy had a long career working for the State Assembly in Sacramento. In 1996 Joy and Bob retired to their home on the lake in Nice, California.

As active members of the Lakeport Elks Club, they spent many years cooking and serving and made many friends sharing cruise vacations.

Joy was especially proud of her church and church family at Grace Evangelical Free Church in Kelseyville. Her smiling face was seen on many Sunday mornings as she greeted before the service. Her nephew Robert said it best, Joy was her name and Joy was what she brought with her.

“Rest in Peace, Beautiful One.” You made a difference!

No services are planned at this time, donations to the Lakeport animal shelter will be smiled on by Joy and the nine kittens she would feed.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 20 November 2021 04:16; 20 November 2021

Kate Michelle Tillman

COBB, Calif. — Kate Michelle Tillman of Cobb passed unexpectedly on Oct. 30, 2021.

She was the youngest of seven siblings, born on July 4, 1991.

Kate had a contagious laugh that always filled more than the room she was in. Her smile was so incredible that you couldn’t help but smile too. She had a boisterous personality and a need to make others laugh even at her own expense.

Kate was incredibly talented with her hands, able to make beautiful art out of clay models, floral arrangements and drawings.

She loved giving gifts, most often for no reason at all. She enjoyed true crime stories with her mom, and horror films with anyone that would dare to watch with her.

She loved spending her days on a road trip with family, preferably to the beach.

Kate leaves behind the love of her life, her beautiful daughter Ellie, who inherited her mother’s smile and sense of humor. She was called to heaven entirely too soon, and will be loved and missed greatly.

She also leaves behind her mother and father, Gerald and Kathy; siblings, Rick, Sally, Debi, Tonja, Jacob and Tim; sister-in-law, Deanna; along with many nieces and nephews who were her pride and joy.

A celebration of life will be held for family and friends at the Little Red School House on Cobb, Dec. 5, at 1 p.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-995-0357, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

: Editor; Posted On Tuesday, 16 November 2021 11:10; 16 November 2021

Milton Heath

Milton Eugene Heath
Oct. 28, 1934 – Nov. 12, 2021

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Milton was born in Aromas, California, to Marion (Bud) Heath and Ava Del Sell.

Milton passed away peacefully in his home on Nov. 12. His death is preceded by his parents; his brother, Maskey Heath; his first wife, Carolyn; his second wife, Ellen; and a granddaughter, Ambra Heath.

One could always pick Milton out of a crowd because of his cowboy hat, boots, belt buckles and big smile. He had a genuine love for life and enjoyed sharing it with family and being the patriarch of multiple family businesses.

Milton’s friends knew him as a great negotiator, a shrewd businessman and a guy who loved to have fun. They also might tell you that he was honest to a fault. Even when Milton was running multiple businesses at the same time, he was traveling, going wine tasting, dancing, playing pool or trying that next great restaurant.

Milton was a successful entrepreneur, becoming involved in several different businesses over his lifetime including owning Superior Propane in Lakeport with his dad Bud, Heath and Heath Vineyards (later called Nova Vineyards), UCC Rentals, Superior Propane, Nevada City (there were three different Superior Propanes spanning more than 60 years and counting), Novavine and United Pacific Energy.

Milton’s first big success was Superior Propane in Nevada City, California. In 1966 he started the company with a pickup truck, a few propane tanks and a shared office.

Later, Milton invited his brother Maskey to be his partner and the company grew to seven branches with more than 17,000 customers. They sold the business in 1995 and Milton used the proceeds to start two new companies, Superior Propane based in Williams, Arizona, and Novavine, a grapevine nursery in Santa Rosa, California.

Beyond family and business, Milton cared about the community. He was actively involved in the Mason-Shriner-Scottish Rite, Lakeport Elks Lodge #2704, Lakeport Rotary Club/Guerneville Rotary Club (President 1995-1996), Philosophers Club of Lake County, the Gourmet Club of Lake County, The Cotillion Dance Club, The West Point Parents Club of Northern California, the Lake County Republican Central Committee and was a Lifetime member of the NRA. He was a true patriot and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Milton is survived by his children: Larry Heath (Donna), Lakeport, California; Lindie Rodgers (Bill), Williams, Arizona; Lonny Heath (Stacey), Anderson, Missouri; Jay Jensen, Santa Rosa, California, and Jill Jensen, Lakeport; by 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Milton also leaves behind his significant other for the past seven years, Priscilla Lipscomb, and her three daughters, Teresa Jackson (Joe), Kimberly Norton (Chuck) and Janice Hicks.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m. at Milton’s home, 16855 Black Oak Hill Drive, Middletown, CA 95461.

The family suggest memorials to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 or visit http://lovetotherescue.org.

Obits

Dennis McCorkle

Barkley Shannon

Lloyd Kendall Minor

Joy Cozad

Kate Michelle Tillman

Milton Heath

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