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Hammel:PhillisLouise Hammel, 67, of Corning died Sunday, Jan. 11at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt-Cole Cha- pel of the Flowers. Published Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Hencratt: Lyle Hencratt, 77, of Cottonwood died Monday, Jan. 12at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt-Cole Cha- pel of the Flowers. Published Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Jordan: Kenneth M. Jordan, 97, of Red Bluff died Sunday, Jan. 11at Red Bluff Health- care Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Sharp: Donalee Sharp, 56, of Red Bluff died Saturday, Jan. 10at his home. Ar- rangements are under the direction of Blair's Cremation & Burial. Published Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Webster: Donald Boyce Webster, 90, of Red Bluff died Friday, Jan. 9at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt- Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Wheat: Bonnie Montine Wheat, 89, of Corning died Sunday, Jan. 11at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Hall Bros. Corning Mortuary. Published Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Deathnoticesmustbepro- vided by mortuaries to the news department, are pub- lished at no charge, and feature only specific basic information about the de- ceased. Paid obituaries are placed through the Clas- sified advertising depart- ment. Paid obituaries may be placed by mortuaries or by families of the deceased and include online publi- cation linked to the news- paper's website. DEATHNOTICES ocean under the smelt reg- ulations have made the three-year drought worse for them. Farmers say their eco- nomic interests have been ignored while officials seek to protect the fish. "I'd like to see a little more common sense put into it," said Jim Jasper, an almond farmer whose appeal was de- nied. "Agriculture has been overlooked." Because of the drought and restrictions put in place forthesmelt,Jasper said that he had to cut down one-fifth of his almond trees last year. The 70-year-old farmer who runs Stewart & Jasper Or- chards in Newman says he anticipates taking out some of his citrus crops next year if the dry conditions persist. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco last year had largely upheld the Fish and Wildlife Ser- vice's 2008 biological opin- ion that restrictions were needed on the use of massive pumps that move water from the North through the state's system of canals to deliver it to farms and cities in central and Southern California. Under the government plans, more water flowing down the Sierra Nevada mountains that melted from the winter snowpack is sent through the delta and into the ocean to protect the smelt. The decision won't change water flows because protec- tions for the fish were kept in place while the court case played out. Katherine Poole, an attor- neyfortheNaturalResources DefenseCouncil,saidshewel- comed the Supreme Court's decision.TheDeltasmelt'sde- cline signals the poor health of the massive estuary, she said, adding that a healthy delta benefits farmers and the millions who rely on it for drinking water. "We need to keep this estuary healthy and func- tional for everybody," Poole said. "The smelt is telling us that we're not doing a good enoughjobofthatrightnow." Earthjustice attorney Trent Orr said that the court upholding water restrictions is a victory for the Endan- gered Species Act. Attempts by the agricultural industry to erode environmental pro- tections fell short, said Orr, who also refutes arguments that the smelt is to blame. "Contrary to their claims, there have been no reduc- tions in water allotment for protection of this species," Orr said. The Supreme Court's de- cision can't be appealed fur- ther, but attorney James Bur- ling, who represented Cen- tral Valley farmers, said he will continue to challenge the unfair application of the federal environmental law at every opportunity. Decision FROM PAGE 1 ST. ELIZABETH HUNDREDS COME OUT FOR CRAB FEED ANDRE BYIK — DAILY NEWS Hundreds turned out for the 7th annual St. Elizabeth Community Hospital Auxiliary Crab Feed presented by the auxiliary volunteers Saturday at the Red Bluff Community and Senior Center. Guests feasted on Dungeness crab, clam chowder, salad and rolls in a benefit for Mercy Foundation North, a nonprofit corporation. The 2015 CattleWomen officers are Linda Bor- ror, president, Jeanne Smith, first vice pres- ident, Mouton, second vice president, Linda Walker, secretary, Re- nee Ewing, treasurer and Vicky Dawley, chair- woman of the scholar- ship committee. Money FROM PAGE 1 TRAVISRAYWARREN June 27, 1976 ~ January 2, 2015 Tavis Ray Warren, 38, Red Bluff, CA, passed away Janu- ary 2, 2015. He is survived by his father Kenn Warren, brother Jesse Warren. Predeceded in death by his mother Karen War- ren. Services will be held at First Christian Church by Pastor Daryl Jones. A service will be held January 17, 2015, at 3PM, and followed by a celebration of life for family and friends, at 926 Madison and Hickory St., Red Bluff. Obituaries ROYCEWILLIAMHATFIELD RoyceWilliamHatfield,.83,bornSeptember21st1931passedJanuary1st,2015AtRenoV.A.HospiceCaredue to a year long battle with cancer with his wife Sue by his side. Royce was the third child of 10 born to Jason and Mary Louzette (Hammock) Hatfield in a small coal and lumber company town of Stearns Kentucky. He left home for Ohio at age 17 to work along side his older brother in the construction field. He enlisted in Air Force in 1951 attaining the rank of Airman 2nd class. Married Carol Jean Howe April 2nd 1953 . Finished his term with the Air Force at Waco Texas Air Force base in 1955 and moved back to Kentucky. Then in 1958 moved his family to Red Bluff. One reason that he moved to Red Bluff was a fellow serviceman Jay Thorton whom use to bring Royce to Red Bluff to hunt and fish when he was on leave from Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento and Royce fell in love with this area. Royce started in the Structural steel and concrete business. Some of his work include foreman on the Diversion Dam, also assisted in the construction of the Montgomery Ward's building, Safeway Store building (library) and High School quad. He went into business with his younger brother Jim in the 70,s some of their works were the eastside foundation and sidewalks at Cow town plaza (Frontier Village), Concrete Planters along Main street, the large BBQ at the city park, Lassen Medical Center sidewalks, (Imaging Center) Royce and his brother Jim donated their time to build dugouts at the little league field at Jackson Heights and I believe those are still the ones that young Little Leaguers use to this day, and many other projects in the area. An avid hunter and fisherman. It was once told that when Royce went out to the river to fish if he had not caught anything in the first 15 minutes there were no fish to be caught so everybody left. Played baseball for the Bluffers ( Red Bluff's Town team) and later Fast pitch softball for Hi Sierra. But Royce's greatest love was music. Many people will remember dancing to the music of Royce Hatfield and the Country Western Boys and later changed the name to Royce Hatfield and the Drifters. They entertained at many functions locally . Bull Sale dances, New years eve fireman's ball, Red Bluff Round up Dances and many other local events. Royce and his Band once entertained at the Cow palace in San Francisco and once for the California Cattleman's Association in Reno. Spent three weeks in Nashville Tennessee with Jim Lesher looking to sell their songs and signed contracts with Mel Tillis. Royce did write a song for the Red Bluff Round Ups 50th year and that song is on display at the Red Bluff Round up Museum. Royce continued to play music and compose into his 80's until he could no longer manage due to illness. Lived in Nevada for a time and managed to develop a lot of friendships there. He received a humanitarian award from the Governor of Nevada for his work with the elderly. Later moved to Susanville CA after his retirement. Royce is preceded in death by his Father, Mother and a Sister. He is Survived by Sisters Betty and Mary Jane, Brothers Herman, JT, Jim, Gordon, and twin brothers Robert and Roger. Also surviving are his children Barbara Carol McMahan (Chico) Royce JR. ( Buddy) and wife Connie ( Red Bluff), Charles Edward (Red Bluff) and R. Scott and wife Tanya (Chico) and their Mother Carol Jean (Howe) Hatfield (Red Bluff). Grandchildren Jennifer, Justine, Shannon, Jason, Sarah all Red Bluff, Amy and William (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) Great Grandchildren, Camille, and Allie of Red Bluff and Morgan of Brisbane Australia. Also surviving present wife Sue, Stepdaughter Meridith her children Clint, Courtney, Afton, Justin, Josh, and two Grandchildren all of Susanville, CA. and yes he is a descendent of the Hatfield's and McCoy's. Royce's wishes were to not have a service or funeral just to remember him for the good times. He will be missed by many who have great memories of their times together. Rest In Peace Dad we will see you again. We the Family of Royce would like to thank everyone that have expressed their experiences, stories and friendship's about our Father thru personal contact and social media it is very much appreciated. Combining Quality and Low Cost is what we do. www.affordablemortuary.net•529-3655 FD1538 LocatedinChico,CA TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |NEWS | 7 A