James Darrell Vermillion—May 13, 1932 - October 26, 2024 It is with great sadness that the family of Darrell Vermillion of Janesville, California announce his passing on October 26, 2024 at the age of 92. Darrell was born on May 13, 1932 in Davis Creek, California to George and Edna Vermillion; he was number 9 of 12 children. He graduated from Cedarville High School in 1950, sold his horse and married the love of his life Pat White. They celebrated 74 years together on Oct 6th. In 1972, they moved to Janesville and have resided here since. They are members of...

Thomas Lee Hiles was born on November 20, 1958 in Susanville, California and passed away in July of 2024 in Susanville. Though he lived in many other places, Susanville was always home. He was a Veteran of the National Guard and a member of the American Legion of Greenville. He went to school for and worked as a mechanic most of his life. He held other jobs, but that is what he loved most. His other love was music. He played the trumpet and harmonica and could tell you what song was playing from his era in one or...

It is with great sadness that the family of Thelma Eleanor Hildebrand of Janesville, California, announce her passing on October 13, 2024, at the age of 74. Thelma was born on January 26, 1950, in Needles, California to George and Thelma Gregory. Thelma was a 1968 graduate from Needles High School. Thelma married Robert (Bob) Hildebrand on June 21, 1969. The two shared 42 years together, moving to Susanville, California in 1978. Thelma worked several years at Thrifty Drug before obtaining her CMA and later her LVN nursing license. She worked at Northeastern Health Clinic until retiring in 2014.Thelma is...

Ruben Calvin Sullivan, born on May 30, 1927, to Robert R. and Eva Sullivan in East Hampton, New York, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024, at the age of 97.He is survived by his wife Carol, his daughter, Sharon Fetterman, her husband, Phil Fetterman, and his beloved grandchildren: Sarah Portilla, James Adams, Danny Sullivan, Tarah Baumiller, Bryan Sullivan, along with eight great-grandchildren. Ruben is predeceased by his sister, Eva St. George; beloved first wife, Doris, their sons, Robert and Wayne Sullivan, and their grandson, Michael Winn, son of Sharon.Ruben honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during...

Karen Louise Sherve December 19, 1939 – July 8, 2024 Karen was surrounded by love when she passed away peacefully at the age of 84.  She was preceded in death by her husband Robert J. ‘Bob’ Sherve, parents Winifred and Arthur Ferkin, and grandson Rafe Harvey.  She is survived by her brother Douglas Ferkin (Priscilla), sister Connie Fitzpatrick (John), daughter Carolyn Sherve, son Jon Sherve, son Karl Sherve (Cindy), daughter Kirsten Sherve (Rich Harvey), and granddaughters Danielle Langevin, Jessica Render (Rob), Sophia Sherve, and Sonja Sherve.  Karen was born on December 19, 1939, in Anaconda, Montana, to Winifred and Arthur Ferkin....

In his own heartfelt words, Lavell crafted his obituary, encapsulating his thoughts and experiences for those he loved. I was born in Tiner Creek, Oklahoma, on the 19th of May, 1933. You would not find it on the map because there was only one little store about the size of Heard’s Market - a little smaller. My grandmother received 160 acres from the Cherokee Nation. There was no electricity or telephones. At the age of seven, my family moved to Blackwell, Oklahoma, and a whole new world opened: paved streets, stores, theaters, and real schools. Blackwell was a wonderful town...

Frankie Louis Stevenson, 72 a resident of Susanville, California passed away on September 17, 2024, after having fought a courageous battle with cancer. He was 72 years young. Frankie was surrounded by his loving wife Terri Stevenson and daughter Chastity Arnett. Frankie was born on August 13,1952 in Susanville, California to May and Speed Stevenson. He is preceded in death by his mother May Stevenson (Guibergia), father Speed Stevenson, aunts, uncles and grandparents. Frankie attended kindergarten through 12th grade in Susanville, Ca. He graduated with Class of 1970 from Lassen High School. He went on to attend California State University, Chico,...

Our sweet mother, Bernice Hagata, passed away on September 15 at the age of 91. She was proceeded in death by her parents Hilda and Clyde Taylor, siblings Clyde and Ina, numerous friends and relatives; and the love of her life Frank Hagata.She was born in 1932 in Susanville and spent an ideal childhood growing up in her family home on Main Street, attending local schools, taking family drives on Sundays, and spending vacations in Nova Scotia, where both her parents were raised. Following a year at Chico State, she met and fell in love with Frank Hagata, they...

Jack Draper PriceDOB: October 7, 1959, in San Francisco, CADOD: September 13, 2024, in Susanville, CAJack loved his wife very much who he had lost 11 months ago. He enjoyed watching movies and liked to talk about them. He was a huge animal lover. His celebration of life will be held at Fink Funeral Home 115 S. Lassen St Susanville Ca 96130 on October 5th at 11:00am.He is survived by his 3 Children, 6 Grandchildren, and 2 Great-Grandchildren.

Jake Martin is the son of Gary “Scoop” and Neva, the brother of Tyrel, and the father of Cullen and Riley.Jake was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for the American West. He turned this into a flourishing career with the US Forest Service, most recently at the Eagle Lake Ranger District. Jake absolutely loved his career, as well as the people he worked with. He served as a Lead READ to oversee all divisions of the US Forest Service and protect and repair all the forest’s resources during and after forest fires. Jake made many groundbreaking discoveries in...