John Martin Hull John Martin Hull, 67, passed away at his home on November 4, 2014 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Westwood and moved to Susanville when he was 9 years old. Born to Fred and Beatrice Hull in 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Dave. He worked at the sawmills and most recently retired from being a custodian at the Susanville School District. His hobbies included cutting firewood, dragging main street, gardening, spending time with grandkids and watching the 49ers lose (to anyone). He was known and loved by many. He...

Martin Vincent McGuire - November 1, 2014 Date of Death: November 1, 2014 Date of Birth: January 16, 1964 Place of Birth: Leeds, Alabama Place of Death: Susanville, CA Survived by: Mother Valera, son Josh, brother James, sister Mary Farley   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 a stressful time....

Michael James Roseberry Michael James Roseberry was born Dec 29, 1952 in Long Beach, Calif. to Thomas and Evelyn Marcella Roseberry. After a long battle with cancer finally succumbed Sunday afternoon at the age of 62. Moving to Sonoma County in his early teens, he grew to love motorcycles, cars and guns. There he met Chad Musulin at the age 15 and they became life- long friends. He eventually followed Chad up to Susanville and went to work at CCC. After retiring he pursued his passions; hanging with his friends, rooting for the Raiders, riding motorcycles, traveling and target shooting. Mike was...

Jerrie Lee Mock Jerrie left us (at the age of 69) on Thursday October 23rd 2014 at her home in Susanville, following her battle with brain cancer. Jerrie was born in Susanville California on June 12th 1945. Jerrie was a resident of Lassen County for the majority of her life. Jerrie also lived in Fairbanks Alaska in the late 1960s and 70's, and in Modoc County during the 1990's. Jerrie was a graduate of Lassen Union High School and attended The University of Nevada Reno. Jerrie was an accountant and secretary in Lassen County and in Alaska with a freight...

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...