Jody Ellen Jones
10-25-23 to 10-19-25

Born in Duluth, Minnesota on October 25, 1923. Suffered from Multiple Myeloma cancer for many years. She fought the cancer with the love and support of her family and friends and in the loving care of the Brun’s Hospice Home of Alamo.

Survived by loving husband of 60 years, “Smoky” Joseph Jones, a daughter Marsha Habberstad and husband Gary both of St. Maries, Idaho, and a loving sister, Betty Berg of Pacheco, and many nieces, nephews, cousings and special friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edith and William Utley and a brother Bill Utley.

Jody met her husband in Boise, Idaho while working for the phone company. They lived in Boise for several years before moving to Antioch in 1956. Jody enjoyed working with senior citizens and she received the Transportation Award in 1981 for her work in helping run the bus office and in raising money for the first senior bus.

She was nominated for Citizen of the Year in 1983 for her volunteer work with seniors, American cancer Society, Meals on Wheels and the Deltal Learning Center. She was named Volunteer of the Year by the Contra Costa Food Bank in 1998 for her 25 years as the Antioch coordinator. Jody was nominated for Citizen of the Year again in 2002 for her work at the Joint Government Center for Senator Tom Torlakson, work with Delta Learning Center, The Riverview Garden Club and the Antioch Historical Society Museum. Whe was in charge of memorials at the museum for seven years and was the Saturday docent. Jody especially enjoyed showing school children through the museum.

In 2004, Jody received a plaque in appreciation for 25 years of volunteer service with the Friends of the Animal Services for work on the circulation of the “Paw Print” newsletter and posters. She was the club historian and enjoyed helping on fund raisers for the animals.

Jody enjoyed riding on trains with husband Smoky, gardening, making posters for special occasions and special friends, reading and spending time with family and friends and her cats. A close friend once remarked, “Jody’s purpose in life ws to help others, Jody’s life exemplifies service and kindness”.

Through her faith, she enters eternal life with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

A celebration of Jody’s life will be held on Sunday, October 28th, at 1 pm at the Antioch Historical Society Museum at 1500 West 4th Street, Antioch. In the spirit of Jody’s life the family encourages donations to the Antioch Friends of the Animals, the Antioch Historical Society and to the Brun’s Hospice House in Alamo. The family thanks you for your prayers.

Join Cornerstone Christian Center for their annual Hallelujah Night ,Wednesday, October 31 from 5:30-7:30. Carnival games, jumpers, trunk or treat and lots of candy. Cornerstone Christian Center is located at 1745 E. 18^th Street in Antioch. For more information visit www.cornerstonechristian.net.

Presented by Golden Hills Community Church, Antioch campus

The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is constructing Highway 4 (SR-4) Sand Creek Rd. Interchange and 4-Lane Widening through Antioch and Brentwood. As part of the SR4 Widening, the contractor will be performing work on Lone Tree Way in preparation for construction of a new SR4 bridge over Lone Tree Way. The work will consist of erecting temporary bridge falsework over Lone Tree Way. In order to ensure crew and public safety during this work, and to minimize the impacts to public traffic, the contractor will be performing traffic control and flagging operations during late evening/early morning hours.

Traffic control will take place on Lone Tree Way between Jeffery Way and Canada Valley Road between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM starting on Monday, October 29th and ending on Thursday, November 1st.

Traffic control will consist of lane closures/flagging in both the eastbound and westbound directions on Lone Tree Way. One lane will be open for the travelling public in both the eastbound and westbound directions at all times.

Motorists are advised to expect some delays and allow extra time for their commute.

Please drive with caution through the work area and leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. CCTA appreciates your patience as we work to improve mobility in East Contra Costa County. For the most current information please contact the project hotline number at 925-206-3002 or go to www.ccta.net.

By Cpl. Mike Hulsey, Antioch Policce Field Services Bureau

On Thursday, October 25, 2012 at approximately 9:00 p.m., Antioch Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired on Sycamore Drive. Both victims were located on Peppertree Way with non-life threatening gunshot wounds.

Evidence at the scene indicates the incident occurred near 2112 L Street. No suspect information was able to be obtained during the preliminary investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call the Antioch Police Department at (925) 778-2441.

By Acting Sergeant Santiago Castillo, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

Sean Brown

On Monday, October 22, 2012, Antioch Police Detectives who were following leads they developed, located and arrested two adult Antioch residents for the murder of a 26 year old male that occurred on the previous Saturday. The arrest took place without incident and evidence linking them both to the crime was located and collected.

On Wednesday, October 24, the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office filed murder charges on 45 year-old Sean Brown and 41 year-old Sonya Joseph for the stabbing death of 26 year-old King Gregory Carroll on Saturday, October 20. Along with the murder charge on Brown, he has also been charged with two enhancements, (3 strikes and personal use of a knife.)

Antioch Police Investigators believe the killing of Carroll was in retaliation for a fight earlier this month between Carroll and Brown in which Carroll won. Since then, Brown and Joseph dwelled over the loss of the fight and actively pursued retaliation. During the late night hours of 10/19/12, Joseph and Brown located Carroll at the Manzanita Dr address and a fight ensued in which Brown stabbed Carroll numerous times with a large knife.

Sonya Joseph

When Brown and Joseph were arrested, they were found to be in possession of evidence linking them both to this crime which included a large knife that is believed to have been used in the killing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective James Stenger at (925) 779-6894 or (925) 779-6927.

You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.