Yolanda Soto Smith, born on July 18, 1954, danced from the surly bonds of earth into our Lord Jesus Christ loving arms on April 20, 2026. Yolanda passed away after a long battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Yolanda lived in Janesville for the last 13 years and she lived in Lassen County for the last 30+ years. Yolanda was a loving, caring, beautiful, energetic and passionate lady that was loved by all who knew her. Yolanda was a Zumba Gold instructor and an Aerobics instructor at New Image Gymnasium and at the Diamond Mountain Casino & Hotel in...

Frank Scott Ulch passed away on May 19, 2026 at his home in Sparks, Nevada, surrounded by family. Scott was born in Oroville, California on July 20, 1952. He spent his youth in Susanville, California with his loving parents Millard Walker and Selena Helen Ulch on the Ulch Family Ranch raising Morgan horses and cattle. Scott graduated from Lassen High School in 1971. He volunteered with the Susan River Fire Department and the Lassen County Sheriff’s Posse.Scott married Patsy Ulch, on May 20, 1983. They enjoyed 43 wonderful years together and their journey involved ranching, gold mining, and tree...

Donna June McCloud, of Susanville, passed away May 4, 2026, in Susanville, at her home at the age of 82. June was born on December 16, 1943, in Susanville, California to Donald & Florence Stokes. From 1949 to 1961, she attended Lincoln School, Roosevelt Elementary, Washington School, and Lassen High School, where she graduated in June 1961. She met her husband in 1973, and they married on March 24, 1980 and were married for 46 years. They had one child together. June worked for Dr & Phyliss Tangerman, Seetallers, Head Start (in Utah), Mountain Meadow Ranch, and Susanville School District. In...

Dale Allen NelsonApril 25, 1956 - May 13, 2026Dale Allen Nelson, 70, of Susanville, California, passed away on May 13, 2026.Born in Susanville, Dale grew up in Westwood, California, where he developed a deep love for the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and baseball. He graduated from Del Oro High School in Loomis. He worked most of his life as a skilled carpenter, painter, builder, and handyman in Susanville.Dale was exceptionally talented and creative, able to make almost anything with his hands, from guitars, boats, and fine woodwork to oil paintings, knives, and leather goods. A strong, athletic man and true...

Brian Blaine Anderson, age 66, of Susanville, California passed away on April 24, 2026. Brian was born on September 19, 1959, in Vallejo, California to Richard and Mary Ellen Anderson. He graduated from Sacramento State University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He started his career as a Correctional Counselor at the California Youth Authority. In 1987, he was hired as a Correctional Counselor at the California Correctional Center (CCC) in Susanville. He worked Sierra Yard, Lassen Yard, and the AD-Seg building prior to his final assignment to the Camp Division. He enjoyed working with...

Trudy Lynne Fleckenstein 2/16/1952-04/27/2026. Trudy was born to Alice Durrant (Snyder) and Norman Snyder in Ronin MT. on February 16, 1952. Her family moved around and eventually settled in Susanville CA, where they lived for many years. In later years she traveled around and lived in different areas. The last part of her life she lived in Arizona with her husband Ed Hitchner while being a care giver to her father until his passing. They would spend winters in Arizona and summers in Susanville, mostly at Eagle Lake. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family (and her...

Our beloved mother Carol Elizabeth Fraser Jeldness passed away on April 9th, 2026. Born on March 23rd, 1942, in Portland, Oregon, to Jack and Viola Fraser, Carol lived a life filled with purpose, adventure, and an extraordinary love for the people and animals around her.She grew up in Portland where she made her mark early as a champion on Jefferson High School's diving team and was honored as Rose Festival Princess. She went on to graduate with honors from the University of Oregon, then built a successful real estate business before pursuing her true calling as a therapist. After...

Leslie (Les) Marc Fountain 66, of Westwood, Ca., passed away at his home Friday, April 3, 2026. Les was born on June 15,1959, in Monroe, Michigan, to Myron and Gloria Fountain. Les loved the outdoors. He was a avid fisherman, and hunter, but most of all he loved people. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. He never knew a stranger. He worked as a private valet for 40 years taking care of a husband and wife world war II war heroes before retiring in May of 2022. Les is survived by his wife of 37 years,...

Cynthia Marie (Celaya) Raschein passed away on February 20, 2026, after a short sudden bout with Covid 19. She was born in San Jose, CA, on September 11, 1968. She moved to Susanville in 1998 and began working for the Lassen County Planning and Building Department. After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree, she promoted within the Lassen County government system holding several positions over the course of her 28 year tenure, including Public Health Director from 2019-2023. Her most recent position was as the Assistant Director for the Lassen County Department of Public Works.Cynthia made life-long friendships with many of...

James, aka Jim, Age 74 passed away peacefully on March 14th, 2026, in Susanville CA following an extended illness.Born March 13th, 1952, to parents Anna Mae (Gilbert) Gorby and James E Gorby Sr in Cochranton Pa where he grew up on the family farm with his siblings David, Betty, Mary, Nancy and Larry. He married Ruth A (Meadors) Gorby, December 29th 1987, she survives.A modest man with a quirky sense of humor Jim kept everyone on their toes with his antics, always bringing smiles and fun in every interaction with him. He loved farming, raising animals, growing lavish gardens,...