Greater Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo County Obituaries
Charles "Chuck" Jay Helm
Jul 22, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Jay Helm, born February 27, 1934, in Galveston, Texas. Left this world peacefully in his sleep on July 22, 2026, in Roseville, California. A gentle departure for a man whose life was marked by motion—a constant dance between the mountains, rivers, and the hearts of those who knew him.
From an early age, Chuck's world moved in rhythm—his mother, a...
Michael Ross Teter
Jul 20, 2026
Michael "Mike" Ross Teter, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026.
Mike was born on April 18, 1946, in St. James, Minnesota, to Raymond and Marcielle Teter.
He was the only son among four sisters: Carol (Church), Judy (Hilton), Dorothy (Bird), and Susan (Waller). His family later moved to California, where he graduated from Elk Grove Senior High School in...
Melvin Leroy Hillier
Jul 2026
Melvin Leroy Hillier
July 4, 1941 – July 8, 2026
Melvin Leroy Hillier, 85, of Roseville, California, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, at Kaiser Hospital in Roseville, surrounded by his loving family. His wife and three sons were holding his hands as he went home to heaven.
Born in Los Angeles, California, Melvin was the son of the late Charles Bolvin...
Janet Joyce Donaldson
Jul 7, 2026
Janet Joyce Donaldson, born Janet Joyce Jones on October 22, 1945, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 7, 2026, in Sacramento, California. Janet was born to Ms. Lillie Mae Stone.
Janet was raised in Oakland, California and attended McClymond's High School, laying the foundation for a life marked by quiet strength and resilience.
She relocated to East...
David Lowell Gates
Jul 3, 2026
David Lowell Gates, 72, of Walnut Grove, California, passed away on July 3, 2026. Born on September 13, 1953, in Tracy, California, David lived a life marked by his love of family and the enduring relationships he cherished throughout his life. David was the beloved son of Lowell and Mary Ann Gates. He is survived by his siblings, Janice Lake,...
