Obituaries

Roger Dean Lyon (85) was born on December 23, 1936 to Roy Ben Lyon and Helen Fox who preceded him in death. He left us at daybreak on July 11, 2022 to be with his soul mate Annie Sue, whom he lost just five months ago. Roger leaves behind four children, Cheryl (Robert), Roger II, Sandy and Belinda (Al). His sisters, Klina (Phil) Oberti and Jo Hastings.

Our Poppy leaves behind six grandkids, Louie, Danny, Tyler, Rhyen, Melissa and Amy. He also leaves behind ten great grandkids, and five great-great grandkids who he loved very much.

Geraldine (Geri) Elaine Eddy (90) was born on January 6, 1932 to John and Florence Russell in Madera, California. She entered Heaven’s gates on July 16, 2022.

She lived in Madera her entire life. At a young age, she met and married her husband Lester Eddy, and they were married 47 years before he passed away. She worked many years in retail at places such as Grant’s, JC Penney’s, and James’ Department Store, and at restaurants such as Sno-White, and Big Top Drive-In. She owned and operated Jet Pet Supplies before retiring after ten years.

Katherine Correll (68) was born on February 26, 1954.   She passed away on June 22, 2022 at the age of 68 after battling an illness. She graduated with highest honors from both Fresno City College in 1992 with an Associate of Science Degree in Human Services and the Police Academy Post certified a few years later, despite working full time.

Katherine was a lifelong resident of Madera, California, who worked for Madera County for over 30 years, retiring at the age of 55 as the Supervising Investigator for the District Attorney. She was the youngest of four children who was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years Norman Correll, her father Tom Hunt, brother David Hunt, and her sister Joyce Blassingame.

Karl Emery Hancock (62) passed away peacefully in his favorite chair on the morning of June 27, 2022, at the age of 62. Karl was born November 24, 1959 in Fresno California to his parents Billy and Doris Hancock, both natives of Madera CA. Karl graduated from Hoover High School in 1978 and later graduated from Fresno City College and attended Fresno State University.

Karl always wanted to work in Law Enforcement and his dream came true when he was hired by the Madera County Sheriff’s Department in 1982. Karl spent over 23 years with the Sheriff’s Department with a brief break in service when in worked for several years as a Private Investigator in San Francisco. During that time in San Francisco he met his wife Toni and had his two children, Austin and Karlie.