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06/03/2026

Shane Michael Holland passed away with his family by his side on May 22, 2026, at the age of 48. He was born January 15, 1978 in Tucson, AZ, the same year his family moved to Woodland, CA where Shane graduated from Woodland High School in 1996. He then went to UCSB and earned his BA in History in 2002.

Shane met the love of his life, Carla Smith, in 2010 at his brother’s wedding and they became inseparable. In 2013 Shane and Carla moved to Susanville and in April of 2016 were married. Their family grew to four with the births of Charlotte and Evelyn.

Shane’s vast experience in business led him to working in banking, most recently at Plumas Bank where he was the Vice President, Business Advisor/Branch Manager in Susanville. In the community, he was a Rotarian, community activist and trusted advisor.

Shane was passionate about music, art, and, above all, his family. He had a remarkable talent for finding diamonds in the rough—sometimes literally. He curated a popular gem-focused social media community, bringing together people who shared his fascination with gemstones and unique finds. He brought that same enthusiasm to refurbishing Volvos, building another loyal circle of friends who shared his interests.

Shane’s enthusiasm for expertise provided a foundation in which he immersed himself when learning a new hobby. Whatever it was, Shane had done research, watched videos and reached out to the experts in the field. He was an avid hobbyist, a collector of friendships, and a builder of community.

Most importantly, Shane cultivated memories. The moments he cherished most were those spent with his wife and daughters. A glance at his social media page makes that abundantly clear—his love for his girls was woven into every part of his life. They were his greatest pride, his most valuable gemstone, and the center of the life he built.

Shane is survived by wife Carla and daughters Charlotte and Evelyn; mother Rebecca Holland; father Dr. Romie Holland (Jean Kareofelas); brother Ryan Holland (Sue) and their children Audrey, Eli and Grace; step-sisters Sara Lampinen and Merry Cristiani, as well as numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

He was predeceased by Maternal Grandparents David and Aldyth Gragg, Paternal Grandparents Dale and Helen Holland.

Shane will be deeply missed and forever remembered in our hearts.

Memorial services are planned for:

Woodland June 15th 1 PM at St. John’s United Church of Christ 432 Cleveland Street
Susanville June 28th 2 PM at Assembly of God 473-465 Richmond Road

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Northern California Cancer Advocates or Little League in memory of Shane Holland.

06/02/2026

In Loving Memory of Marvin Lynn Benner
September 21, 1939 – May 14, 2026

Marvin Lynn Benner went home to be with to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 14, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his loving children and his two dogs. He was a God-fearing man whose faith guided his life. Marvin loved his Lord wholeheartedly and was proud to be part of the Susanville Christian Fellowship family. He raised his children and family with those same strong values of faith, prayer, love, and respect.
Marvin was born on September 21, 1939, to Sidney and Viola Benner and was the oldest of many loved children. He was raised in Susanville, CA by his mother and stepfather Herman Williams, whom he loved dearly and proudly considered Herman as his Father. Susanville was always home, and held a special place in his heart, filled with memories and stories he loved to share. He had a love for animals from a very young age, and was rarely seen without a dog or two beside him.
Deeply influenced by his grandmother, Leona “Mosey” Morales, and great-grandmother, Roxie Peconom, they taught Marvin the “Old Indian Ways.” He was incredibly proud of his Native heritage and loved to research and share stories about their way of life.
His beloved Aunt “Awnikins” Lorinda also had a deep influence on him. While growing up on the family’s Mill Creek Ranch, he learned to cowboy and developed a lifelong love for ranching, horses, music and the outdoors.
Marvin carried great pride for his culture and his people and passed those traditions and values down to his children and grandchildren. On many of the short stories he wrote, he proudly included his signature phrase, “By Marvin Benner; An Old Maidu, Atsugewi, Yahi, Holland Dutch.” He was proud to be Native. He was proud to be Dutch, but most of all, he was proud to be an American.
Marvin spent most of his career (1968-2006) working for the Forest Service on the Lassen National Forest, as a Survey Engineer and Tribal Liaison. He took tremendous pride in his work and in the changes he helped make for the Native people and the community. He was instrumental in establishing the Roxie Peconom Campground, named in honor of his great-grandmother and often recalled her picking willow branches and berries from that area. He was also instrumental in developing the Hat Creek Rim Overlook off of Highway 44, as well as many other meaningful projects throughout his career. His dedication, hard work, and love for his people left a lasting impact that will continue for generations.
While serving in the U.S. Army National Guard, Marvin married his one true love, Gloria Wyckoff. Together they built a beautiful life centered around faith, family and love. He loved his family with a fierce love and was immensely proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought him endless joy.
Marvin is survived by his son, Marvin H (Tammy); daughter, Tanna Benner-Franco; grandchildren, Alesha Shepherd (Bobby), Lacey Benner and Lindsey Smith; several beloved great-grandchildren; his brother Kenneth; sisters, Beverly Ogle, Linda Hutt, Wanda Brown and Nonnie Crosno (Tom); many half-brothers and sisters; and many loved ones and lifelong friends.
He was preceded in death by his beloved Gloria; son-in-law Joseph Franco; mother, Viola Williams; Father, Herman Williams; brother Dwayne; and many other cherished family members.
Marvin’s strength, wisdom, faith, humor, story-telling and deep love for his family will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

05/31/2026

Elchard DeLoyd Frazier

Elchard (Elch) DeLoyd Frazier, 92, of Susanville, California, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026 surrounded by his family.

Elch was born July 12, 1933 in Los Angeles, California as the first child of Edison (Pat) and Alice Frazier. He had two younger siblings Jack and Patricia. After high school Elch served in the Army as a Corporal during the Korean war. After returning from the war he married Norma Joy White on July 22, 1955, a marriage which endured nearly 50 years. Elch and Norma (Joy) were blessed with two children, son Byron DeLoyd and daughter Lori Helen. Elch had a thirty year career with the Western Auto Supply Company where he retired as a Area Sales Manager.

He loved his family and enjoyed his work, travel, camping, and fishing. He was a man of great integrity and people who knew or met him loved and respected him. Whether it was in personal life or business, when people were in need he was always there willing to help.

Elch is survived by his son Byron and wife Dianne Frazier, and his daughter Lori and husband John Dawson, along with four grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren who lovingly knew him as 'Old Papa'.

Elch is proceeded in death by his wife Joy, his parents Pat and Alice, brother Jack, sister Patricia and his great grand daughter Rachel Anne Dawson.

Elch is interned in the Veteran's section at Diamond Crest Cemetery in Susanville, California.

05/31/2026

Yolanda Soto Smith, born on July 18, 1954, danced from the surley bonds of earth into our Lord Jesus Christ loving arms on April 20, 2026. Yolanda passed away after a long battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Yolanda lived in Janesville for the last 13 years and she lived in Lassen County for the last 30+ years. Yolanda was a loving, caring, beautiful, energetic and passionate lady that was loved by all who knew her. Yolanda was a Zumba Gold instructor and an Aerobics instructor at New Image Gymnasium and at the Diamond Mountain Casino & Hotel in Susanville, California, as well as several other places throughout California and Nevada for over 37 years. Yolanda was preceded in death by her son Alan M. Hargrove, her father and mother Nate & Martha Soto, her brother Nathan Soto and her mother in law JoAnn Smith. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Anthony Smith, her 2 sisters Orpha Bracy (Dan Bracy) and Lizzy Means (Randy Means), her Goddaughter, Makayla Tory Amero along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. Yolanda will be dearly missed by all who knew her. On Saturday June 27, 2026, at 1:00 pm a celebration of life for Yolanda will be conducted by Pastor Darren Hogan at Honey Lake Valley Assembly of God. A get together for those who want to attend will happen at Tony and Yolanda's house after the Celebration of Life. A graveside burial will be conducted on a future date that has not yet been determined.

05/22/2026

Frank Scott Ulch passed away on May 19, 2026 at his home in Sparks, Nevada, surrounded by family. Scott was born in Oroville, California on July 20, 1952. He spent his youth in Susanville, California with his loving parents Millard Walker and Selena Helen Ulch on the Ulch Family Ranch raising Morgan horses and cattle. Scott graduated from Lassen High School in 1971. He volunteered with the Susan River Fire Department and the Lassen County Sheriff’s Posse.
Scott married Patsy Ulch, on May 20, 1983. They enjoyed 43 wonderful years together and their journey involved ranching, gold mining, and tree farming. They built a legacy of silver tip Christmas tree farming, starting with one retail lot and growing the business into a wholesale operation with trees being shipped across the nation. Scott felt most at home in the high Sierra mountains, among trees and timber, with a saw in hand. He had an affinity for operating equipment and spent countless hours making his visions of good roads and cleanup come to life. To watch him operate equipment, was to watch art in motion. A highly respected ranch realtor, he excelled in his profession earning many awards. In every season of life, he marked the things he loved with his family’s rocking chair or 7U brand and always had a good dog by his side.
Scott loved people with the social nature of a friendly puppy. People loved him. The tangible evidence of this is the flood of condolences his family received. He was a masterful storyteller with a command of the English language that left his listeners with a vivid mental picture and good laugh. An encyclopedia of information, his brain power wowed as he would freely share his incredible wisdom on many subjects from history to geology to forestry to geography and beyond. His grandkids knew he was always good for an ice cream run, as long as they showed their appreciation with a signature “thanks Grump-pa”. He had a sparkle in his blue eyes and the best original one-liners.
Scott is survived by his loving wife Patricia Ulch. He was a ladies’ man, not by choice, but in the sense that his lot in life was to be the dad to daughters! Those daughters are: Shawna McCutcheon (Matt), Cassandra Kindle (Jesse), Adreanne Ulch, Jessica Clarke (Rob), Rachel Duffle (Brian), Penny Goddard (Phillip), Selena Pope (Jade). Grandchildren Alesha Lindsey, Justin Lindsey, Brett Lindsey, Sean McCutcheon, Abigail McCutcheon, Tyler White, Keigan Cope, Max Granados, Emma Clarke, Sarah Finley, Ryder Land, Savannah Goddard, Steehl Pope, Cinch Pope, Slack Pope and Shayd Eve Pope and great grandchild Avakate Michel. He is preceded in death by his parents Millard Walker Ulch and Selena Helen Ulch, and in laws Clifton and Gladys Vasso.
Private graveside services for immediate family will be held at the Lassen Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

05/19/2026

Donna June McCloud, of Susanville, passed away May 4, 2026, in Susanville, at her home at the age of 82.

June was born on December 16, 1943, in Susanville, California to Donald & Florence Stokes. From 1949 to 1961, she attended Lincoln School, Roosevelt Elementary, Washington School, and Lassen High School, where she graduated in June 1961. She met her husband in 1973, and they married on March 24, 1980 and were married for 46 years. They had one child together.

June worked for Dr & Phyliss Tangerman, Seetallers, Head Start (in Utah), Mountain Meadow Ranch, and Susanville School District. In August 1967 to June 7, 1971, she was on her Mission in Idaho and Montana.

June was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints since birth. She was baptized at 8 years old. She was the Mutual Improvement Association Secretary in the Susanville ward. She was involved in the Campfire Girls and Blue Bird from 1955 to 1961; she was also a Campfire Girl group leader. She made her first of many wedding cakes in 1961 when she was still in high school. From 1989 to 1999 she was involved in the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and the Eagle Scouts with her son William. June retired in 2003 and started focusing on her genealogy work.

June was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Florence Stokes; sister-in-law Mona Stokes, nephews William Bell and Aaron Jones. She is survived by her husband, Don McCloud, of Susanville, California; her only child; William “Billy” and his wife Jaded McCloud; granddaughter: Lyric, great-grand-son: Ragnar, her brothers: Donald Stokes Jr and Jimmie Stokes & wife Tina, sister: Rebecca & husband Bob and numerous nieces and nephews.

She will be greatly missed.

Services will be held and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Susanville, on May 22nd at 11AM, followed by burial at the Janesville Cemetery.

05/15/2026

Dale Allen Nelson

April 25, 1956 - May 13, 2026

Dale Allen Nelson, 70, of Susanville, California, passed away on May 13, 2026.

Born in Susanville, Dale grew up in Westwood, California, where he developed a deep love for the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and baseball. He graduated from
Del Oro High School in Loomis. He worked most of his life as a skilled carpenter, painter, builder, and handyman in Susanville.

Dale was exceptionally talented and creative, able to make almost anything with his hands, from guitars, boats, and fine woodwork to oil paintings, knives,
and leather goods. A strong, athletic man and true cowboy at heart, he was rarely seen without his cowboy hat. He loved backpacking, hunting, and spending time in nature.

He is survived by his children: Robert Nelson, KC Nelson, Mandy LaRow, and Brad McKinnon, and his beloved dog, Bella. He was preceded in death by his wife
Trisha Nelson.

Dale will be remembered for his many talents, generous spirit, and independent nature.

05/04/2026

Our beloved mother Carol Elizabeth Fraser Jeldness passed away on April 9th, 2026. Born on March 23rd, 1942, in Portland, Oregon, to Jack and Viola Fraser, Carol lived a life filled with purpose, adventure, and an extraordinary love for the people and animals around her.

She grew up in Portland where she made her mark early as a champion on Jefferson High School's diving team and was honored as Rose Festival Princess. She went on to graduate with honors from the University of Oregon, then built a successful real estate business before pursuing her true calling as a therapist. After earning her Master's Degree in Social Work from Oregon State University, she worked as a mediator for the Lassen County District Court.

She and her husband Mark were very active in the recovery community of Susanville, and Carol spent countless hours mentoring women who pursued sobriety and family healing. To that end, she opened Integrative Counseling Services with partner Mary Gilbert, where they provided marriage, family, and adolescent therapy services for many years.

Carol retired at 62 in 2004 and from then on she and Mark lived an adventurous life, much of it off-grid in the mountains with their horses and dogs.

She will be remembered for her charismatic personality, extreme generosity, and mischievous sense of humor, as well as her legendary sweet tooth. She also was an ardent animal lover who rescued many dogs over her lifetime.

Carol was predeceased by her husband, Mark, and is survived by her children, Joelle and Dace, and Chuck, Shelley, and Missy; grandchildren Noah, Courtnie, Joey, and Alex, Payton and Brianna; and many great grandchildren; siblings Kathy, Barbara, and John; and many loving cousins and friends. Carol and Mark were married for 30 years and blended their families when they got married.

A memorial service will be held this summer to share memories and celebrate a life well-lived. Daughter-in-law Shelbi will announce the details on Facebook.

05/04/2026

Trudy Lynne Fleckenstein 2/16/1952-04/27/2026. Trudy was born to Alice Durrant (Snyder) and Norman Snyder in Ronin MT. on February 16, 1952. Her family moved around and eventually settled in Susanville CA, where they lived for many years. In later years she traveled around and lived in different areas. The last part of her life she lived in Arizona with her husband Ed Hitchner while being a care giver to her father until his passing. They would spend winters in Arizona and summers in Susanville, mostly at Eagle Lake. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family (and her various cats and dogs); and friends. Having a kind heart she helped out family and friends when she could. In her younger days she loved to bowl and played in leagues. Spent time outdoors doing hiking and camping. Spent time with her family and friends.

Trudy is survived by her Daughter Shawna Coyer (James), Son Shannon Williams (Sandy), Sister Lori Farris (Frank), and Brothers Randy Snyder (Gladys), Gary Snyder, Jim Snyder (Charlotte). Grandchildren Cole Hershberger (Hannah), KiAnna Williams, KateLynn Williams, and 8 great grandchildren. Aunts and Uncles and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father Norman Snyder and mother Alice Durrant, Bother Tim Snyder and husband Ed Hitchner.

Service will be held at:

The Lighthouse Baptist church (formally know as First Southern Baptist church)

05/04/2026

Brian Blaine Anderson, age 66, of Susanville, California passed away on April 24, 2026. Brian was born on September 19, 1959, in Vallejo, California to Richard and Mary Ellen Anderson. He graduated from Sacramento State University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He started his career as a Correctional Counselor at the California Youth Authority. In 1987, he was hired as a Correctional Counselor at the California Correctional Center (CCC) in Susanville. He worked Sierra Yard, Lassen Yard, and the AD-Seg building prior to his final assignment to the Camp Division. He enjoyed working with the camp staff and interagencies, including Cal Fire. He would continue in this role until 2012 and retired after nearly 30 years of service.

Brian loved the outdoors, enjoying fly fishing and hunting throughout Lassen County. He frequented Baum, Eagle, and Pyramid Lakes. He was easily spotted, being accompanied by one of his black labradors (BJ, Shadow, Teal or Susie). He was an avid bow hunter, landing one for the record books in 2004. Brian loved sharing his passion of fishing and hunting, especially with his daughter Katie.

Brian is survived by his daughter Katie Anderson and brother Gary (Lisa) Anderson, niece Jordan Anderson and nephew Zac Anderson. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Anderson and mother, Mary Ellen Anderson.

A celebration of Brian’s life will be announced at a later date and time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brian’s memory to the Annual Junior Fishing Derby.

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