Obituaries

James (Jim) Elton McKay passed away peacefully of natural causes at the age of 102 on August 18, 2026. A private family burial will occur in the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery.

Anna Ward joined her Heavenly Father Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Chico, California, at the age of 63.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. at the Chico Masonic Family Center, 1110 W East Avenue, Chico, CA 95926.
We ask that everyone who can wear any shade of purple to honor our beloved Anna,

Arnold Francis Young (Butch) passed peacefully 5/29/2026 at Renown Medical Center in Reno surrounded by loved ones.
In memory of Butch, please donate to his favorite charity the Nevada Humane Society.
Celebration of life will be held at a later date undetermined at this time.

Jean LaMarr, an acclaimed artist, educator, printmaker, muralist, and advocate for Native artists began her journey to the Spirit World on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
There will be a memorial service on Saturday, August 15th at the Joaquin Memorial Gymnasium on Joaquin Street in Susanville, California at 1:00 pm.

In loving memory of Ezekiel Silvanus Kennedy Jr. "Zeke" who passed away at the age of 89 and a half on August 5th, 2026 in Susanville, California.
Services pending. 

Nancy Louise Heard, 85, of Alturas, California, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, in the town she loved and called home throughout her life.
A celebration of Nancy's life will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Elks Hall in Alturas, California. Following the service, family and friends are warmly invited to remain for a barbecue and potluck luncheon as they gather to celebrate a life so well lived