Obituary: Cheryl Anne Penn Manfredi Skeen
Cheryl Anne Penn Manfredi Skeen passed away on May 25, 2026, in Madera, CA. Born on May 9, 1950, in Sydney, Australia to Betty and Wayne Kilowsky, Cheryl was immediately adopted by Charles and Sadie Penn, for which she was forever grateful. Her parents gave her the best life possible in Vaucluse, a suburb of […]
Obituary: Vern Edwin Cochran
Vern Edwin Cochran, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on April 22, 2026, in Fresno, California, surrounded by his family. Born on Oct. 17, 1954, in Madera, California, Vern was a lifelong resident of Madera County. He was known for his love of fishing, gold panning, cultivating cannabis, and for being a masterful […]
Obituary: Brian Roger Zabel
Brian Roger Zabel, the beloved son of Donald Arthur Zabel and Barbara Jean Rodgers, passed away on March 13, 2026. A graduate of Verdugo Hills High School, Brian spent his younger years in Tujunga, California, before moving to Madera, where he spent the last 35 years building his life. An animal lover and dedicated car […]
Obituary: Donald Gene Tischmacher
Donald Gene Tischmacher, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2026. Don was born on Feb. 6, 1948, in Madera, California, to Jewel and George Tischmacher. He was the eighth of ten children. He was a proud graduate of Madera High School, Class of 1966. On June 29, 1968, Don married his high school […]
Obituary: Patricia Angoria Bearden, Dec. 13, 1952-Feb. 20, 2026
Patsy’s life was one of generosity, strength, creativity, and love, a legacy that will continue to live on in the many lives she touched. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving sons, Eric Bearden and Paul Jones; her beloved granddaughter, Ava Patricia Jones; her brothers Carl Spencer and Jody Lee; sister Robin Lee; and […]
Obituary: Marie Phyllis Bunch
Marie Phyllis Bunch passed away peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 14, 2026. She was a kind and caring person who you could always count on for her words of encouragement. She was beautiful inside and out, and had a knack for teaching good morals. Marie was born on Oct. 8, 1931, in Oakland, California. […]
Obituary: Marvin Clyde Cunningham
Marvin Clyde Cunningham, 84 years old, passed away peacefully on Feb. 10, 2026, in Fresno, California. Born May 13, 1941 in Oroville, California. He had deep roots in Madera, California, and spent 36 dedicated years working at the Madera Winery, where he was known for his strong work ethic and steady presence. Family was the […]
Obituary: Shirley Owings Ward
Obituary: Frank Flores, 1925-2026
Frank Flores, born Oct. 3, 1925, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family present. He had an extraordinary life of more than 100 years. Frank was married to his dedicated and loving wife, Alma Flores, for 53 years before her passing. His passions in life included, spending time with his family and friends, […]
Obituary: Bee Authry Payne
Bee Authry Payne passed away in the Fresno, CA, leaving behind a legacy remembered by those who knew and loved him. A funeral service to honor Bee’s life will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at 10 a.m., at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 2529 E. Belmont Ave., Fresno, CA 93701. Following the service, interment […]