The Ark | Obituaries

Former Ark reporter, staffer Lee Darby was prolific quilter, neighbor presence in Reed Heights

Lee Voye Darby, a 50-year Tiburon resident and former Ark reporter who later showcased her award-winning quilts, died at her home March 6 following complications from cancer. She was 80.

Mar 176 min read

Marti (Marguerite) Porter Andrews

Marti lived on the Tiburon Peninsula, except for 6 years in Southern California, from 1977 until her passing in 2026.

Mar 102 min read

Richard Dwight Thornton

Richard was a man who lived by his own rules and embodied the free-spirited essence of his generation. He passed away on February 14, 2026, in Tiburon, California, at the age of 76.

Mar 102 min read

Carlton (Carl) Lewis

Carlton (Carl) Lewis died Feb. 19, 2026, at age 85.

Mar 32 min read

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