Bakersfield, CA...Inmate Charles Manson, 83, died of natural causes at 8:13 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at a Kern County hospital. Inmate Manson was admitted to state prison from Los Angeles County on April 22, 1971, for seven counts of first-degree murder and one count of conspiracy to commit murder for the August 1969 deaths of Abigail Ann Folger, Wojciech Frykowski, Steven Earl Parent, Sharon Tate Polanski who was eight months pregnant, Jay Sebring, Leno La Bianca and Rosemary La Bianca.
Angels Camp, CA...Raymond Douglas Davis born September 29, 1921 in Port Arthur, Texas, passed away at his residence in Angels Camp, CA., on November 14, 2017, he was 96 yrs. old. Ray married lillian Amolene Wise in 1941 and they were married for over 70 years. He was a World War II Veteran and was a member of the Carpenter’s Union for 61 years.
Elsie Prudence Whittle Died November 12th, 2017. She Was 77 Years Old.
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/16/2017 06:20 PM
Murphys, CA...Elsie was born March 12th, 1940 in Hollywood, CA, the daughter of Elmer and Lillian (Prudence) Soper. She attended Santa Monica High School and graduated in 1958. As a young lady, she was very active in girl scouts, and both her and her sister Donna were involved in Rainbow girls in their teens. Their mother Prudence spent many hours making dresses for the two of them. After high school, Elsie got a job as an accountant at a local car dealership where she met Joyce Montgomery who would be her lifelong friend. As a young woman, she was very involved in both Rainbow Girls and Eastern Star.
Altaville, CA...Nancy M. Bettger entered into rest on November 8, 2017 in Sonora, California at the age of 96 surrounded by her family. She was born in Boston, MA on April 7, 1921 to Guiseppe Di’Mare and Francesca Palumbo. She was married to Miles Bettger in 1942. In 1947 they made there home in Altaville, CA where they raised their 4 children. She resided in her home for 71 years until her death. She devoted her life and energy to raising her children and spending time with her grandchildren. She touched the lives of many throughout life.
Murphys, CA...Walt was born in 1914 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on November 6, 2017 at age 103. When he was 5 years old, his family embarked on a cross country camping trip to leave frigid Michigan for the warm, sunny climate of California. In the months it took to cross the country, they saw as many National Parks as possible- Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Yosemite and more. The family often had to camp for days by a river to wait for the water level to go down so they could cross. They settled in Los Angeles, where Walt went to school. In the 1930’s, Walt lived for a time in San Francisco, often walking down to the Marina to watch the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Kenneth James Ingle Passed Away at 56, on November 3rd
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/07/2017 09:54 AM
Mountain Ranch, CA...Kenneth James Ingle—“Ken” a certified electrician and lock smith, and all around Handy-Man. There as not a job that Ken could not handle. A longtime resident of Mountain Ranch, Ca, Ken unexpectedly died on November 03, 2017 during a vehicle accident.
Five Year Old Michael Boesen has Succumbed to Injuries Sustained in October 17th Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/07/2017 01:52 PM
Coulterville, CA...On October 17, 2017, at approximately 6:18 pm, 28 year old Coulterville resident, Sarah Cahoon, was driving a 2002 Mazda MPV, eastbound on State Route 132, west of Piney Creek Road, at an unknown speed. Cahoon allowed her vehicle to travel over the right shoulder and up an embankment south of the road edge. Cahoon's vehicle then overturned multiple times back onto the roadway. Cahoon was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle then rolled over Cahoon before it came to rest back on its wheels. Cahoon was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision. 5 year old passenger, Michael Boesen, was also not wearing a seat belt and was thrown approximately 50 feet from the vehicle. Boesen was flown to UC Davis to be treated for major injuries. 9 year old passenger, Jasmin Povio, was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision and only sustained minor injuries. This collision is still under investigation. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor, autopsy pending.
Ken James Ingle, 56 from Mokelumne Hill Passed Away in Mountain Ranch Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/06/2017 09:27 AM
Mountain Ranch, CA...On November 3, 2017, at approximately 1505 hours, Ken James Ingle was driving his 2000 Ford Explorer northbound on Michel Road, north of Cave City Road at an unknown speed. For unknown reasons, Ingle allowed his vehicle to drive across the southbound lane and onto the west shoulder. Ingle's vehicle subsequently collided with a large tree. Ingle was not wearing his seatbelt and sustained fatal injuries as a result of this collision.
Angels Camp, CA...Elsie May Hebenstreit. Elsie was born February 2, 1932 in Murphys, California and lived her entire life in Calaveras County. She passed away on November 3, 2017 in San Andreas, California with her family at her side. At the time of her death she resided in Angels Camp, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Robert Elias Hebenstreit. She is survived by her only son, Walter Robert Hebenstreit of Angels Camp, CA. and her grand- children Dean Hebenstreit (Lori) of Elk Grove, CA and Carly Saunders (Kris) of Elk Grove, CA. She had 4 great grandchildren, Abigail and Cade Hebenstreit and Cody and Kacie Saunders. She is also survived by her sister, Blanche Bardsley Merian of Linden, CA. and many nieces and nephews.
Angels Camp, CA...Kelma Legions was born 10-8-1926 and passed away November 4, 2017 He was born in Parsons TN. Married Elizabeth Dolci of Lake Village Arkansas on 8-3-1951 they were married 66 years. He was in the US Army June 1948-1957. He was a machinist in Los Angeles CA.
