Linda Rae Barnum Linda was born in Susanville on May 3, 1950.  She passed away peacefully on January 20, 2017 at the age of 66.  She attended local elementary schools graduating from Lassen High School with the Class of 1968.  She married her high school sweetheart Doug Hibbard in 1969 and welcomed their only child, Sasha.  They remained lifelong friends until Doug’s untimely passing at the age of 49. Linda had an intense love of the ocean and relocated to the Bay Area for several years prior to returning to Susanville and working at the Lassen County Times.  She then worked...

Larry William Haskill Larry William Haskill passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Renown Medical Center in Reno, Nevada after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones when he passed. Larry was born on May 24, 1951 in Oakland, California. As a child, Larry traveled the world with his father, who served in the United States Navy, living in Guam, Trinidad, and numerous states in the United States. Larry graduated from Vacaville High School in 1970 and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1971 where he attained the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. During...

Thomas Almont Wharton Jr. Tom was born November 5, 1937 to Tom and Marie Wharton.  Tom spent much of his childhood in Chester and Westwood California.  Being rather accident prone, his parents learned early that when Tom asked for a Band-Aid, a trip to the hospital was necessary.  After Tom graduated high school, he enrolled in the army where he was stationed in Alaska.  After his discharge Tom met the love of his life, Linda Lemison, in church.  They were married for time and eternity March 31, 1966 in the temple at Oakland California.  He continued to work for the...

Pearson Herring Jr. Pearson Herring Jr. Born, in Florence, South Carolina, July 2, 1944 to Pearson and Ola Herring. In 1963, he graduated from Lincoln High school in Sumter, South Carolina. After high school, Pearson joined the navy, where he served four years in the Vietnam war as a gunner’s mate with a rank of G3, pay grade E-4. His service did not go without commendation. He was decorated with the National defense medal, the Vietnam service medal and the Vietnam campaign medal. After being honorably discharged in 1967, Pearson went on to attend Merritt College in Oakland, CA. He...

Andrew V. Jackson Andrew V. Jackson was born on January 9, 1928 in Willow Creek Valley, California. He was a life-long Resident of Susanville, California. He graduated from Lassen High School. After, graduating from high school he went into the Army. He was wounded in Korea and received numerous medals; including a bronze star and a purple heart. Andy was the son of Albert and Mable Jackson. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Ed Jackson and Sam Jackson and sisters; Lillian Jackson, Erma Alvarez, Ina Jackson and Ansil Jackson. Also, his wife Emeline Eppley.  A brother Wesley Burch and numerous nieces...

BOBETTA (BETTY) FLORINE HOLSTIN Betty Florine Holstin age 76 passed away 12/2016 in Reno NV. Hospital with complications of COPD. Betty was born in Greely CO. on Oct.25, 1940 to Floyd Clayton and Merle Penton Holstin. She was preceded in death of her parents, brothers Bobby Holstin, Berry Holstin and her beautiful daughter Loretta Tuttle. Surviving are her six sons, Jack Tuttle from Susanville, CA., Lonnie Tuttle, Scott Tuttle, John Ellis from Reno, NV. Kirk Ellis from Lovelock, NC, Robert Wilburn from Susanville and daughter Stephanie Wolfe also from Susanville. Sister-in-laws Carol Holstin and Patty Holstin both from Fernley NV. Betty lived...

JEFFREY LANE MONTGOMERY Jeff Montgomery, 54, died Nov. 24 in Frankfort, KY. A funeral service will be held at Diamond Crest Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17. Jeff, the third son of Robert and Janice Montgomery, was born at Potters Maternity Home, in Susanville, and he lived in the area most of his life. Jeff is survived by his mother, Janice Montgomery, of Susanville; a brother, Dan, of Virginia; a sister-in-law, Lorri, of Virginia; a niece, Emily Montgomery, of Big Sur; three uncles, William Montgomery, of Chico, Donald Montgomery, of Leavitt Lake, and James Larson, of Yreka; and five aunts, Elizabeth...

Mervin Jesse Delgado Mervin Jesse Delgado passed away in Reno on November, 28 2016 at the age of 86. He was born in Susanville to Ruth Bruington Delgado and Manuel Delgado and was raised in Susanville. Mervin enjoyed what he described as a magical childhood in Susanville, having many memorable experiences and adventures in and around Susanville with cherished family and friends. He subsequently moved to Yuba City and Redding and then San Francisco where he worked for the Burroughs Corporation for many years. Mervin later lived in the Sebastopol area where he operated his own printing business and taught college...

James Elmer Jones Lifetime resident of Susanville, California, James Elmer Jones (50), passed away on Sunday October 16, 2016. He was born in Susanville, California, on November 1, 1965 and graduated from Lassen High School class of 1983. James then went to Lassen College and graduated class of 1986. He worked at Sierra Army Depot. James loved the Susanville community and so the Jones family is asking that in lieu of flowers, friends and family either send live plants that will be planted with James’ ashes at his beloved Eagle Lake and family cabin where he will join his mother Gloria...

Victor F. Hasek Victor F. Hasek passed away on October 6, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. Victor grew up in the Susanville area and worked for dispatch and the City of Susanville in Public Works for many years. He will be sorely missed by friends and family. Services for Vic will be held this coming Monday, October 17th at 2:00 pm at Walton's in Susanville. Interment will be in the Diamond Crest Cemetery. 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 offers great emotional and even financial security for...