Hugh Gale Pangborn, Jr. Hugh was born on September 9, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA to Hugh and Muriel Pangborn. He passed away after a difficult time with Alzheimer's on May 22, 2017 at 82 years old. Hugh attended Marshall High School in Los Angeles graduating in 1952. He also graduated from Los Angeles Trade Tech as a Journeyman Plumber. Hugh entered the U.S. Marine Corp in February of 1957, and married Emily Lewis on June 1st of that year, after basic training. He was stationed at El Toro Air Base while he worked in water supply. During his service he lived with Emily at the...

  Rowena Banister Trussell Rowena Banister Trussell passed away on May 15, 2017 at the age of 93 . She and her twin brother Roy were born in Manton, CA on October 4, 1923 to Elvie and Maude Banister. She is preceded in death by her husband Ronald, her parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters, her oldest son Robert, and youngest grandson Jake. She is survived by daughter Laurel Milton, son David and his wife Ann, 4 grandchildren; Stehanie Stroud and husband Roy, Robert J. Trussell, Terrie Trussell Ginder and husband Justin, and Matt Trussell. Also surviving are her sister Jean Robinson, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends. Rowena attended Bird...

  Robert Edwards February 7, 1950 - May 21, 2017 Robert Edwards passed away from this life with family by his side due to complications from an illness. Bob was born in Oroville, CA to John Edwards and Mary Bradford Edwards. He was a long time resident of Lassen County moving here at age 11, and never wanting to live anywhere else. After graduating from Lassen High School in 1968, he enlisted in the Army and served his country in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne. Bob returned home in 1971 with a Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Vietnam Service...

  David Alson Newman David (Dave) Alson Newman passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. David was born at his grandmother’s home in Reno, NV on January 24, 1941. David grew up in Susanville, CA.  After graduating from Lassen High School, he went on to obtain a degree in Engineering. In 1965 David started his engineering career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Department, where he worked on many of the roads and trails people still use today.  He retired after 33 years in 1998. David enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and camping.  He enjoyed spending time with...

  Alex McGinnis Jr.  Born on May 21, 1929 in Greenwood, MS.  Passed away on May 3, 2017 in Palmdale, CA. Survived by children Carl McGinnis, Darrell McGinnis and Vera McGinnis-Washington.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at First Baptist Church, Herlong, CA.  at 11:00 am.  Laid to rest at Diamond Crest Cemetery, Johnstonville, CA. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice or help someone in need, in his name. Why Pre-plan? Thinking about your own funeral leaves most people feeling a little uneasy, but more adults are finding that pre-planning a funeral...

  Ray Eldon Bell  Ray Bell passed from this life at his home in Sacramento California after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Ray was a longtime resident of Lassen and Plumas Counties. He was born in Cortez Colorado to Lila and Clarence Bell in 1940. HIs family moved to Oakley, CA in 1942. He went to Liberty Union High School in Brentwood CA. He served his country in the National Guard. He owned his own trucking company and also worked as a truck driver for Sierra Pacific Industries, lumber mill worker for Collins Pine, and a road worker for...

Yvette Crouch Yvette Crouch passed Tuesday, March 28 into the loving arms of Jesus, to join her mother, father, and relatives. She has touched many lives across the country. Evie was born in Indianapolis on St. Patrick’s Day in 1956. In that era, children with Down Syndrome where commonly put into institutions.  Her parents, Don and Paula Crouch, chose to raise with her at home with her three siblings.  In Indiana she grew up with many cousins, aunts and uncles, and friends of the family in Indiana for 48 years. She is best remembered for her love of sports, huge sporty...

Marlee Elna Bonham Marlee Elna Bonham passed away at Lassen Nursing Center in Susanville, California on April 20, 2017. She was 91 years old. Marlee was born in Ash Valley California at the home of parents George and Martha (Anderson) Randrup on September 24, 1925. Her early years were spent in Janesville California . Her parents then moved to Doyle in 1940.  Marlee attended Lassen High School, graduating in 1943. She was a Lassen County 4-H AllStar. She accomplished a year of junior college while driving the high school bus from Doyle to Susanville.  From 1945 to 1946 she taught elementary...

Harold Laughlin  Harold Laughlin, age 82, of Doyle, California entered eternal rest April 17, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Reno, Nevada. Harold was born in Richfield, Minnesota on October 2, 1934 to Austin and Ada Laughlin, but grew up in Lake Preston, South Dakota. Harold left Lake Preston at the age of 17 to join the Navy. Harold served in the Korean War, and was on board a destroyer during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After discharging from the Navy, Harold moved west to look for work in Reno, Nevada. He eventually became a civilian employee for Sierra Army Depot in...

Arlene Fern Friend Arlene Fern Friend passed away April 9, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Redding, California. She was born in Susanville, California on March 16, 1939. Arlene leaves her mother Alline Axley of Susanville, two sons, Eric and Jason Friend, brother Donald Axley of Carmichael, California. She is survived by several grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her friends Jack Kessler and Susan Ramirez. Arlene attend high school in Susanville, California and junior college in Sacramento, California for Police Sciences. Burial will be at Diamond Crest Cemetery. Arrangements are by Walton's Colonial Chapel in Susanville, California.   Why Pre-plan? Thinking about your own...