Mary Ann Riddle May Ann Riddle passed away on Wednesday, October 15, in Sparks, Nevada.  Mary Ann had been a resident of Janesville, California since 1987 when she relocated from Sacramento, CA to take a job at the California Correctional Center.  Mary Ann worked for several years at the CCC as a Correctional Case Records Analyst, retiring in 2002.  Her death followed a long and valiant fight against cancer. Her parents, Troy James Riddle and Mabel Jackson, as well as her stepfather, Carl Jackson, preceded Mary Ann in death.  She is survived by two sisters, Betty Stephens of Sparks, NV and...

James Morries Gilbert - October 9, 2014 Date of Death: October 9, 2014 Date of Birth: August 26, 1949 Place of Birth: Alameda, CA Place of Death: Susanville, CA Survived by: Wife Neala and friends Services are pending at this time. 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 them and their families. With pre-planning, families find comfort in knowing that the funeral reflects what their loved one wanted. It also gives them peace of mind to not have to make important decisions at...

Wilhelmina (Minnie) Theobald Loyd Wilhelmina (Minnie) Theobald Loyd was born July 22, 1918 in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, to George & Julianna Heinitz, Volga German immigrants from Russia. Minnie was the youngest in her family which included siblings George, Alex, Julia and Clara. Minnie grew up in Lodi, CA, where she attended Lutheran parochial school. Minnie worked hard all of her life in a variety of jobs which included working in a cannery in Stockton, sewing flags during World War II in a factory in San Francisco, and finally as a veterinary assistant for 17 years in Stockton. If she'd been born...

Michael Morales  October 6, 2014 Michael Morales passed from this life into the next world on September 6, 2014, in Susanville California.  Michael was born to Ron and Nancy Morales on January 3, 1964.  Michael was a life-long resident of Susanville California, a member of the Susanville Indian Rancheria, and a descendant of the Maidu, Pit River and Shoshone, Tribes.  Michael participated in the Annual Maidu Bear Dance each year in June.  Michael was a descendent of Roxie Peconom and his roots are traced back within Honey Lake Valley since time immemorial.    As a young child Michael was very inquisitive about...

Gayle (Buck) Jerome Heard  July 13, 1937 – October 6, 2014 Gayle was born on July 13, 1937 in Orland, CA to Fred and Blanche Heard and was the 11th of 17 children.  He passed from earth on 10-6-14 to join those that went before him. Gayle attended Janesville Elementary School and Lassen High School graduating in 1956.  He worked for Collins Pine, Citizens Utilities, General and United Telephone, Western and Union Pacific Railroad and Lassen County Sheriffs Office before his retirement in 1992.  Gayle enjoyed spending his time fishing the local lakes, tying jigs and helping his wife in the garden. Gayle...

In Remembrance of Doc Laraway Dr. Archie Emerson Laraway, Jr., passed away at the age of 97, into the hands of God and heaven, ending, his "long journey towards home," on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Surrounded by family and friends, he graciously thanked each for being a part of his life; humble, caring, and God loving until his last breath. Dad, Papa, Grandpa, Doc, Archie, Larry, Emerson, was loved by many and will be sorely missed. But we know he is with his Savior and has rejoined those who have gone before him. Doc is survived by his children: John Laraway, Bud...

Louis "Bud" William Albers Louis "Bud" William Albers was born November 6, 1922 in Oroville, Ca to Louis and Edna Albers.  He spent his childhood in Biggs, Ca.  He joined the US Navy in Nov 1941, and spent 10 years in the military.  He was an aircraft mechanic in WWII and the Korean War.  He was initially assigned to the USS Saratoga which was badly damaged by a submarine torpedo. He was then transferred to the USS Lexington which was sunk in the Battle of the Coral Sea off of Australia on May 8th, 1942.  Then he was transferred to...

Barbara Pettitt Barbara Pettitt, beloved wife, mother and grandmother entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Sept. 12, 2014, at the age of 80 years. She was born on Dec. 29, 1933 in Lufkin, Texas to Ernest and Bertie Daniels. Barbara was a long-time resident of Herlong, CA. for over 60 years. Jobs included picking and packing tomatoes in Rusk, TX, ammunition worker, long-time school bus driver in Lassen County and Motor pool dispatcher at Sierra Army Depot. Barbara also was the owner of a local donut shop in Herlong, CA. She is preceded in death by parents Ernest and Bertie Daniels,...

Barbara Jean Pettitt Barbara Jean Pettitt passed away September 13, 2014. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 19th at 11:00 a.m. at the Herlong Assembly of God Church, burial will be at 2:30 at 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 them and their families. With pre-planning, families find comfort in knowing that the funeral reflects what their loved one wanted. It also gives them peace of mind to not have to make important...

David Jeffers David Jeffers passed away July 6, 2014 in Norman, Oklahoma. Dave was born in North Bend, Oregon on Dec. 31, 1950 to Imogene (Nolen) and James Luther Jeffers. He was raised and attended school in Susanville, graduating from Lassen High School in 1969 and receiving his associate's degree from Lassen College in 1971. He continued his education and received his bachelor's degree in social sciences from California State University, Chico in 1976. While attending high school he began working for Citizen's Utilities where he eventually met his wife, Mary Roberts. They were married Dec. 7, 1974 at Sacred Heart...