Obituaries

Matthew Evan Yadley: 1967-2021

By North Coast Journal Staff on July 23, 2021 at 8:48AM

Experimental chef and co-owner of Hurricane Kate’s restaurant in Old Town Eureka (he once created a satiric menu for an imaginary restaurant called Pilfer’s); X-ray technician in Eugene, Oregon; self-proclaimed gonzo philosopher — in the tradition of Hunter S. Thompson — and social critic; artist; fire juggler and knife thrower; practitioner of yoga. All these designations help us remember Matt Yadley.

Marianne 'Billie' Ryan Huber, Nov. 24, 1927 to May 15, 2019.

Marianne 'Billie' Ryan Huber: 1927-2019

By North Coast Journal Staff on July 13, 2021 at 6:15AM

Marianne Huber passed away on May 15, 2019. She was born on Nov. 24, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri, and grew up in Springfield, Illinois.

Oscar L. Huber, March 11, 1931, to Dec. 25, 2020.

Oscar L. Huber: 1931-2020

By North Coast Journal Staff on July 13, 2021 at 6:00AM

Oscar Huber died on Dec. 25, 2020, after a brief battle with COVID-19. He was born near Muleshoe, Texas on March 11, 1931.

Caroline Josephine Kretoski Gainer, Sept. 18, 1929, to May 31, 2021.

Caroline Josephine Kretoski Gainer: 1929-2021

By North Coast Journal Staff on July 3, 2021 at 6:00AM

She graduated from high school in three years to enter the workforce. She worked several jobs, including one in a Baltimore factory where she was hired because she was lefthanded.

Timothy Gray, July 16, 1957, to April 10, 2021.

Timothy Gray: 1957-2021

By North Coast Journal Staff on July 1, 2021 at 6:00AM

His friend Bob headed to California after high school. And Bob gave Timmy his drum set, which launched Timmy’s love of percussion.

Phillip Lee Silva: 1961-2020

By North Coast Journal Staff on June 28, 2021 at 2:06PM

—> We lost our beloved Phillip “Phil” Lee Silva on Dec. 22, 2020.

Charron “Sonny” Davis: 1941-2021

By North Coast Journal Staff on June 27, 2021 at 11:43AM

On Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021, Charron “Sonny” Davis passed away peacefully at home with his loved ones by his side. Sonny was born on July 12th, 1941 to Madeline Davis and Shan Davis in Somes Bar, California.

Nita Cannady

By North Coast Journal Staff on June 22, 2021 at 2:20PM

It is with deep sadness we share with our community that on June 15, Nita Cannady’s soul left this earth. If you knew her, you knew how loving and kind she was.

John E. Walker: 1948-2021

By North Coast Journal Staff on June 22, 2021 at 2:13PM

John E. Walker was born on June 28, 1948. He was the smallest baby in the Walker family.

Ralph Christensen: 1948-2021

By Iridian Casarez on June 16, 2021 at 8:00AM

Ralph passed away the evening of May 28, 2021, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Washington state to Melba and Eugene “Chris” Christensen, Ralph was the second of six surviving children.