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...

Dawn Marie Schutt Dawn Marie Schutt, age 52, lost her battle with cancer on the morning of August 7, 2014. Dawn was born in Canandaigua New York on October 28, 1961 and was one of four children born. She graduated from Victor High School and moved to Lassen County at the age of 18. Over the years, Dawn worked for the BLM, Head Start, and the Susanville Indian Rancheria. She appreciated the simple things in life, she especially enjoyed going to the lake and watching sun sets. Dawn displayed kindness toward everyone and never dwelled on the negative. Dawn greatly treasured spending...

Charles Edward Bowden Charles Edward Bowden 83 passed away on August 19,2014 in Susanville, California. He was born August 24, 1930 in Hammett, Idaho Charles lived in Susanville since 1978, and grew up in Sparks, Nevada. He was a truck Driver for 61 year during his life he enjoyed Raiders football and NASCAR. Charles is survived by his son Emory of Susanville , daughters Adrianne Giles of Susanville, Kim Combs of Chico, CA, Janice Bowden of EI Sobrante, CA, seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his John Charles Bowden. Services will be at a later date. Donations can be made to the St....

Wayne Ruben Sullivan Wayne Ruben Sullivan was born December 20th, 1953 in Happy Camp, CA., to Ruben and Doris Sullivan. He left us to be with our Heavenly Father on August 11th, 2014. Wayne spent his early childhood in Happy Camp, CA where is father worked as a forest ranger and his mother a homemaker. He loved playing in the forest with his older siblings, Robert and Sharon, and German Shepard Heidi. In 1965 he moved with his family to San Leandro, CA where he was proud to start work at a young age on a paper route. He attended Thomas...

Joshua Harry Horner Joshua Harry Horner Born: April 14, 1976. He passed way in Doyle, California as a result of a auto accident. He is survived by his daughter Addie, and loved by his family and friends . We have heard many great stories from his co-workers at Sierra Army Depot Josh's willingness to work, his great smile and occasional practical joke seems to be common there. 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...

Caroline Ellen Paris Caroline Ellen Paris was born on May 24, 1963, in Santa Maria, CA. She passed away Tuesday evening July 29, 2014. Caroline was survived by her daughter Sara Paris, son Daniel Paris, their father Rich Paris, sister Laura , brother Michael, mother Marilyn, and father Bruce. Caroline loved her children and her family, she loved being near the water, and always wanted to water ski every time she went to the lake. She loved to watch different styles of dance and found great joy in sharing it with others. She also enjoyed talking to others and telling them stories. She had an infectious laugh,...

Richard B. Tangeman D.V.M. May 28th 2014, marked the passing of Richard B. Tangeman (Doc), just four days shy of his 94th birthday. His devoted daughter Susan Tangeman was at his side in Redding, California. Richard was born June 1 1920, to a citrus farming family in San Dimas, California. He developed his love of animals while driving his donkeys Buster and Hercules through the orchards helping his family. He and his brother Jim worked on their Model T Ford truck, which they used on the farm, as well. He graduated from Bonita High School in 1939 and attended Chaffie College....