Modoc County Record – September 21, 2006 Backpacker's body found in Warners A 50-year-old backpacker, who was on a religious fast in the Warner Mountains, was found dead at her campsite by searchers Sept. 19. According to Modoc Undersheriff Mark Gentry, Jeannie Marie Parsons, age 50, of Red Bluff had last spoken to her family by cell phone Sept. 14 saying she would be coming out of the mountains in a couple of days. They, and family friends, became concerned and reported her missing at 5 p.m. Sept. 18. She had been camping in the Warners after entering at Mill Creek Campground Sept. 4. According to Gentry, Sergeant Vern Seevers led the search effort, starting the evening of September 18 and going full force when daylight hit Sept 19. According to Seevers, Parson's body was discovered by the crew of the California Highway Patrol helicopter Tuesday afternoon. She was apparently lying down at her campsite, near the Summit Trail about 1.3 miles below Eagle Peak. According to Gentry there were no signs of foul play or noticeable injury and the report on the cause of death is pending. Gentry noted that the temperatures in the high country had turned cold over the last week. According to Gentry, family members and friends said she was an experienced outdoors person. She was well known here, having worked on ranches in the Likely area. According to Seevers, about 15 staff people were involved in the search, in addition to a number of cowboys and volunteers from the Likely area. Mable Allen Reed Alturas native Mable Ann (Allen) Reed of Strathmore, CA, passed away in Porterville, CA on September 18, 2006. Born to Elmer "Pete" Allen and Irma (Teague) Allen on September 17, 1949, she moved away from Modoc County in 1985. Even though she was very short in height, her persona was larger than life, describes one of her daughters Johnnie Busch of Alturas. Mrs. Reed preferred to be active outdoors and was never fond of cold winters. "She tried to enjoy things the way they are and had a way of making people love her, even if they didn't want to." Mrs. Reed enjoyed keeping her hands and mind active. She crocheted, enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, painted ceramics and loved camping and fishing. She also had a soft heart for animals. Over the years, she was employed in various jobs. Her first job was with A&W in Alturas, as a server. She later worked as a maid, as a fruit grader, a label machine operator and for a laundry. She could grow healthy houseplants from ones that were nearly dead. She was also an avid reader. "She was really outspoken, and would say it like she thought it," said her daughter. She married Loyd Reed on February 24, 1990, after being estranged from her previous husbands, including Bill Busch, Mark Robinson, Elsie Conklin. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Barbara. She is survived by her daughter Johnnie Busch, Alturas, CA; son William Busch; daughter Barbara Busch, Parson, TN; daughter Karen Spears, Ripley, Mississippi; son Keith Reed, Pleasanton, CA; son Duane Choat, Strathmore, CA.; brother Joel Allen in Redding; sister Carol in Washington and among her grandchildren are Myriah Busch and Corby Busch of Alturas. Mrs. Reed's request that no services be held, is being respected by her family. Service for Doris Belle Doris Marie Belle of Alturas passed away September 18, 2006, at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. A memorial service for Mrs. Belle, is being arranged for Saturday, September 30, time to be announced, at Alturas Church of Christ. Pastor Dewey Potter from the Alturas Church of Christ will officiate at the church located on Warner Street, near Arrowhead Golf Course. Mrs. Belle's obituary will be published in a future Record. Arrangements are through Kerr Mortuary. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.