Melanie Anne Britton Services for Melanie Anne Britton, 24, were held Wednesday morning at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Alturas. Branch President Carl Hubble conducted the service with interment following at the Alturas Cemetery. Melanie was a loving daughter and sister and good friend who inspired all she came in contact with. She said her loving goodbyes to her family and succumbed after a valiant fight against a combination of illnesses she had experienced since her senior year of high school and her adult life. She remained at home, but for a brief stay at Modoc Medical Center, in Alturas, CA, where she passed away on October 7, 2005. An Alturas resident since January 1987, Melanie graduated from Modoc High with the class of 1999. Melanie was a very gracious and outgoing young woman who always shared a smile and truly worked at making people feel good. She was a kind and conscientious person and a good student. While in high school, she was a vibrant member of the choir and drama club, and she served as a well liked cheerleader for two years. She participated in 4-H and Little League and had a special love for people, especially children. She went on to attend Shasta College in Redding for a year. Before becoming ill, she worked as a caring certified nurse's assistant. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Alturas. Melanie was born July 5, 1981 in Orange, CA. She leaves behind her father Jack Britton, Jr. and mother Shanna Britton of Alturas, CA; brother Jack Britton, III, of St. George, Utah; sister Monica Baker and husband Tim of Walla Walla, WA.; grandparents Thomas and Cleo Isom of Hurricane, Utah and Jack Britton, Sr. and Estelle of Alturas, CA; uncles, Mike Isom and family of Knoxville, Tennessee; Steven Isom and family of St. George, Utah; Eric Isom and family of Kaysville, Utah; Gerald Britton and family of Murrieta, CA and very special niece Lauren Baker of Walla Walla, WA. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Cancer Society, North Valley Region (includes Modoc Unit), 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002 . Services were under the direction of Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. Martin Gary Tillman Born December 29, 1960 in Alturas, CA to Gary and Maureen Tillman, Marty's life ended unexpectedly October 5, 2005, in the same county where he was born and loved so much. He moved to Redding, CA at the age of three, where he lived until he graduated from Enterprise High School in 1979. In 1981, he moved to the Sacramento area and in 1985 he married his soul mate Christine. Marty was a devoted husband, loving son, father and Pa. He was an inspiration to the many friends and family members in his life. He had a passion for his work and in 1998, became the founder and president of Alliance Building Products in Sacramento. He always strived for success. He loved the outdoors, hunting, and spending time with his large family. Marty never forgot who he was or where he came from. Marty had a short but wonderful life. He is our hero and will live in our hearts forever. Marty leaves behind the many loves of his life including his wife Chris and their children, Eric Martin and Shauna Marie; son-in-law Chad Campbell and two granddaughters, Madisen and Taylor, who he referred to as "Pa's Girls." Marty is also survived by his father Gary Tillman; mother and stepfather Maureen and Bob Corby; grandparents, George and Coy Tillman and Margaret Gard. He is preceded in death by grandfathers Mick Jones and Glen Gard. Marty is additionally survived by his sisters and their spouses, Eileen and Cary Laurance; Cathy and Jim U'Ren; Pam and Mike Goff; two brothers, David Corby and J.D. Justiss; step-brother Brad Bryholdt and step-sister Kim Bryholdt; in-laws Byron and Bobby Scoggan, and Jim and Nikki Scoggan who loved him as their own. Marty is also survived by nieces and nephews; Ryan, Adam, Haley, Katie, Lindsey, Cody, Brandy and B.J. Additionally, he leaves behind cousins, uncles, aunts and so many friends who will miss him forever. Marty has a place in everyone's heart and will never be forgotten. My darling, Dad, Pa-we love you "infinity!" In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association. Services will be held Friday, Oct. 14 at 12 noon. Visitation will be October 13, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mount Vernon Memorial Park & Mortuary, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA 95628-2504. Jack D. Lough Jackie Dale Lough, 76, of Litchfield, CA, died Saturday morning Oct. 8 at Sonora Regional Medical Center, in Sonora, CA. Jack was born in Western Nebraska to E.A. "Shorty" and June Lough. He had been a resident of the Litchfield area for 41 years. He was a mechanic and service manager for Ford Motor Company for 20 years and a correctional officers at the California Correctional Center in Susanville for 24 years. He was a member of Lassen/Janesville Lodge #149 F&AM, the Lassen Shrine Club, and the American Legion Post 204. Prior to his illness, Jack enjoyed golf, participating as a member of the Shriner's Pop Cycle patrol at parades, and was a regular donor and fund raiser for the Shriner's Children's Hospitals. He is survived by his sisters Sylvia Wyss of Redding, CA; Sarah Burk of Susanville; his children Patty Lough of Sacramento, CA; Lyle Lough of Sonora, CA; Mark Lough of Navarre, FL; Robert Lough of Nampa, ID; and Rebecca Lough of Marble Falls, TZ; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy (Darst); brother Warren, and sister Barbara Erlei. A memorial service will be held at the Susanville Masonic Temple on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2205, at 2 p.m. A graveside service will be held Sunday, Oct. 23 at the Cedarville Cemetery in Cedarville, CA. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra to officiate at 2 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Shriner's Children's Hospital, 3262 Marysville Blvd., P.O. Box 21-4477, Sacramento, CA 95821. Johnnie W. Gysin Johnnie Werner Gysin, a Modoc resident for the majority of his life, passed away suddenly in his Alturas home on Monday, October 10, 2005. Services are pending, with Kerr Mortuary to handle arrangements. Mr. Gysin is survived by his wife Marilyn of Alturas; son Johnnie P. Gysin and wife Joy of Auburn, WA.; son Michael E. Gysin and wife Sandy of Susanville; mother Lucille D. Chandler of Cedarville; brother Paul Sonny Gysin and wife Joyce of Cedarville; brother-in-law Bill Laxague, Sr. of Cedarville. He was preceded in death by his father Paul Gysin, sister Frieda Laxague and step-father Albert Chandler. Pauline Charlet Pauline Charlet, a former Alturas resident, passed away May 10, 2005, at the home of her daughter, Sharon, and son-in-law Jim Carpenter in Golden Valley, Arizona. Mrs. Charlet was born July 4, 1917 in Merced, CA to Alta and Paul Dillard. She married Ray (R.F.) Charlet in 1937, and graduated from U.C. Davis in 1938. Pauline and Ray were active with the American Legion, Kiwanis and enjoyed bowling on several leagues in Alturas. After Ray retired from the railroad in 1977, "they decided they didn't need to shovel snow anymore and moved to Arizona," says their daughter Sharon. Ray passed away in 2003 A memorial service was held at the Carpenter home attended by Alan Charlet and family of Ohio, Kathie (Charlet) Hauser of Virginia, Penny (Carpenter) and Jay Richardson of Arizona, Daniel Carpenter of Virginia, Lisa (Carpenter) Johnson of Montana; friends and neighbors. Condolences may be directed to the family care of Sharon Carpenter at sharonl@citlink.net Death notice Richard Paul Belle, Jr Former Alturas resident Richard Paul Belle, Jr., 24, was killed as a passenger in an automobile accident on September 30, 2005 at 3:26 a.m. in Santa Rosa, CA. where he was visiting relatives and friends while on his vacation. A Washington resident, Richard was born April 5, 1981 and is the son of former Alturas resident Richard Belle, Sr. His grandparents Doris and Joe Belle are of Alturas, along with his great-grandmother Laura Belle of Alturas. Further information will be forthcoming in the Modoc Record, as the family grapples to deal with the sudden loss of their loved one. Death notice Roy Leon Ellison Adin resident Roy Leon Ellison passed away at his home on October 6, 2005. Born May 16, 1931 in Seminole, Oklahoma, he had made Adin his home for 23 years with his wife Donna and their two daughters. He was a member of the Elks Lodge BPOE and has been a member of the Modoc County Sheriff's Posse. Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Lookout Community Church in Lookout, CA. Burial followed at Adin Cemetery. A potluck reception followed. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! 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