Lifelines

Albert Wayne Beissert of Arcata, CA, the very proud father of four good sons, died April 4, 2026, of cancer. He was 85. Born Jan. 7, 1941, in Newark, NJ, to Albert Charles Jr. and Marguerite “Peg” Beissert, Wayne followed in their footsteps and became a journalist.  He became city editor of the Bridgewater (NJ) […]

A regal beauty, and the toughest woman to ever live. Winifred was born on July 18, 1948 to William “Bill” and Angelica Beal. To sayshe was proud of her roots would be an understatement. A fifth generation Ferndale native, with her father coming from the Russ family, a long line of cattle and sheep ranchers […]

Marilyn Ann Merchant Groven, aged 91, of Eureka, California, died on March 31st, 2026. Marilyn was born October 15th, 1934, in Riverside, California, to Elmer and Mabel Merchant. She grew up in Riverside as one of seven siblings on the family’s orange grove. She was one of 127 students to attend the newly established University […]

Teresa Marie Houghton, formerly Harper, maiden last name Addis, passed away on May 8, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family. Terry was born on September 13, 1952, to John and Claudia Addis. She grew up in Freshwater and attended Freshwater School, then graduated from Eureka High School in 1970. She later studied at Frederick […]

Mary Janet Carroll, age 94, of Fortuna passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2026, while in the loving care of her son, Brad. Mary was born on January 27, 1932, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Eugene Robert Kinney and Ethel Donovan. She was the youngest, and last survivor, of eight siblings. Mary […]

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Neal Dean Ewald, age 70, on April 30, 2026, in Trinidad, California. Born on May 20, 1955, in Santa Cruz, California, Neal lived each day with a spirit that was both gentle and vibrant, leaving a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to […]

Wincel Ann Nicholas, 87, of Biggs, California, passed away peacefully at her home on March 7, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 6, 1938, in Paris, Arkansas, to Eddie “Red” and Magdelene Garrett. Her early years were spent moving with her family throughout California, from Port Hueneme to Ferndale, and eventually […]

Dr. Stephen “Steve” Wilson lived 84 years at full throttle before peacefully heading to the great dugout in the sky on April 1, 2026. Born in Dayton Ohio on November 13, 1941; he was blessed with the arrival of four siblings David, Julie, and Dan with whom he retained a close-nit friendship throughout the years.  […]

Our beloved cat Leo passed away April 2, 2026 at home surrounded by his human and his furry companions. Leo was adopted into his forever home October 11, 2016 from the Humboldt County Animal Shelter. He lived ten years with us in Eureka on Hill Street. We do not know where Leo spent the many […]

Robert Francis Coppini (Bobby), born December 1, 1955, in Scotia, California, passed away peacefully at home on March 30, 2026, surrounded by his wife, Leslie, and his beloved dog, Josie. He was the fifth child of Francis and Hilda Coppini. Bobby learned the art of dairying from his father, Francis, and proudly followed in his footsteps. […]