Virginia Lee McClaran (84), born January 31, 1940, to J.E. and Mary McKinney, passed peacefully in her home on January 7. Virginia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and educator. She was married to her loving husband, Everett McClaran, for 66 years and raised two children together.
Education was extremely important to her. She worked for Madera Unified for 34 years, where she helped open Alpha School and touched the lives of many colleagues, students, and families in town. After her retirement, she was active in the American Association of University Women.
Thomas Ray Whitaker (69) was one in a million and loved by all who knew him. Surrounded by his family, on the evening of November 12, 2024, Jesus came and escorted him home to Heaven. Tom was born on February 4, 1955, to Ray and Joyce
MADERA - With great sadness, we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Joseph Paul Jackan, 41, of Madera, California, on November 2, 2024. Joe was born in Bellevue, WA, grew up in North Bend and Mukilteo, WA, and at age 10 moved to St. Charles, IL. He graduated from Central High School in 2001 and received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from the University of Illinois in 2006. 
Barbara Anne Brown Manrriquez (76) was born May 21, 1948, to the union of Shaffer and Mayola Brown of Madera, California. Barbara attended local schools. She married her first husband, Gene Brewer, in 1965 while attending high school. She graduated in June 1967. This marriage was blessed with four children: Tyra, Shawn, Gene Jr., and Donson.
MADERA - On October 21st, 2024, Doris Potter passed away surrounded by her loving family at 91 years of age. Heaven not only received the kindest of souls, but God also called home a wife, a mother, an “Nanaâ€, and a beacon of light to all whom she came across. Everyone lucky enough to enjoy her company felt her charisma, gentleness, compassion, and warmth.
