Madera Police Officers were dispatched to Vineyard Avenue and E 6th Street for a vehicle versus pedestrian collision. When officers arrived Saturday evening at about 6:50 p.m., they determined a vehicle driving eastbound on Sixth Street briefly stopped at the stop sign at Vineyard Avenue. The driver proceeded through the intersection as a pedestrian was walking northbound in the west crosswalk of the intersection. The driver struck the pedestrian and stopped shortly after.

For The Madera Tribune Marie Phyllis Bunch. Marie Phyllis Bunch passed away peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 14, 2026. She was a kind and caring person who you could always count on for her words of encouragement. She was beautiful inside and out, and had a knack for teaching good morals. Marie was born on Oct. 8, 1931, in Oakland, California. She moved to Madera as a young adult, raised 2 children, ran her own business, and met the love of her life, Fred Young Bunch. They mar

For The Madera Tribune Marvin Clyde Cunningham. Marvin Clyde Cunningham, 84 years old, passed away peacefully on Feb. 10, 2026, in Fresno, California. Born May 13, 1941 in Oroville, California. He had deep roots in Madera, California, and spent 36 dedicated years working at the Madera Winery, where he was known for his strong work ethic and steady presence. Family was the center of his life. He is lovingly remembered by his spouse of 40 years, Rosie Cunningham; daughter, Kimb

For The Madera Tribune Shirley Owings Ward. Shirley was born to Violet and Eugene Owings in 1932 in Walker County, Missouri. At nine months of age, her parents moved back to Payette, Idaho, where her sister was born. The family moved to northeast Oregon in 1938, where her two brothers were born. Shirley was the eldest of four children. Upon graduation from high school in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, in 1950, she came to Coalinga, California, to attend Coalinga Jr. College (West

The Madera County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls reporting subjects breaking into vehicles in the area of El Vado Drive and Avenue 18 1/2. Deputies responded to the area Sunday morning at about 1 a.m., and found a vehicle matching the description provided by callers. The vehicle immediately fled at a high rate of speed. The vehicle lost control, and was involved in a single vehicle collision at Avenue 17 and State Route 99.

For The Madera Tribune In 1895, Victor Adams met his end on the old hanging tree near the Spring Valley School. A lynch mob caught him here and strung him up. They left him hanging for two days as a lesson for all to see, including the students. If anyone ever deserved the epithet “no account,” it was Victor Adams. He deserted his wife and four children in Arizona and came to Madera County where he settled in O’Neals. There Adams married a widow with two children and proceede

For The Madera Tribune Frank Flores. Frank Flores, born Oct. 3, 1925, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family present. He had an extraordinary life of more than 100 years. Frank was married to his dedicated and loving wife, Alma Flores, for 53 years before her passing. His passions in life included, spending time with his family and friends, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and watching football. He retired from C&H sugar company after 35 years of employme

For The Madera Tribune Bee Authry Payne. Bee Authry Payne passed away in the Fresno, CA, leaving behind a legacy remembered by those who knew and loved him. A funeral service to honor Bee’s life will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at 10 a.m., at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 2529 E. Belmont Ave., Fresno, CA 93701. Following the service, interment will take place at Arbor Vitae Cemetery, 1301 Roberts Ave., Madera, CA 93637. May his memory bring comfort and peace