James B. Maddox, III Former Alturas resident James B. Maddox, III, age 28, passed away March 12, 2006 in Pinedale, Wyoming. A memorial service was held in the community of Lansing, Iowa, where he was well thought of as a member of the volunteer fire department there. James attended schools in Alturas, CA from sixth grade through high school and graduated with Modoc High's Class of 1996. He was a member of MHS Football Team. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps after high school graduation and was based in San Diego and Okinawa, Japan. He attained the rank of Corporal and received his discharge in 2000, after four years of service. James was employed as a mechanic with the Dodge dealership in Pinedale, Wyoming, where he had lived for the past year. He is the father of two young sons. He is survived by his parents, James "Jim" Maddox, Jr. and Bobbie Maddox of Pinedale, Wyoming; and his two sons, Theron Wyatt, age 4, and Kellen James, age 2, both of Lansing, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up for his two sons, care of: James B. Maddox Memorial Fund, Kerndt Bros. Savings Bank, 370 Main Street, Lansing, Iowa 52151. Jerome 'Toge' Young Remembered as a "real cowboy and all around good man," Jerome Raymond "Toge" Young, 72, passed away at his home in Lakeview, OR on March 2, 2006. Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church in Lakeview. Interment was at the family plot at Westside Cemetery in Lakeview. Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel, Lakeview was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Young was born June 8, 1933 in Klamath Falls, OR to George E. and Phoebe Rachel (Coffer) Young. He was ninth of their 12 children. His family moved to Lakeview that same year from Bly, where his father was employed at a lumber mill. He lived most of his life in and around the Lakeview area. He was a ranch hand, who worked for Jack Rice in Alturas for a good many years. Mr. Rice, now of Elko, NV. has nothing but praise for "Toge." He was also a timber faller and contract fence builder and in later years, devoted most of his time to his cattle. In his younger years, he enjoyed participating in rodeo events in which he rode saddle, bareback broncos, bulls and did team roping. He was a great hand with colts and enjoyed the cowboy life. His grandchildren were the true joy of his life and he always had one of them in the front seat of his truck when he did chores or went for a ride. He was married twice, first to Nita Joy Walls in November 1961 in Reno. They had one child, Desin Cherane, and Nita brought two sons, Quirt and Quip Risley, from a previous marriage. The two were divorced in 1967. His second marriage was to Barbara Boone of Klamath Falls. That marriage ended in divorce in 2005. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Desin and Derek Riley; stepsons Quirt and Quip Risley; grandchildren Quintin Riley and his special friend Raylene Cooley, Quest Riley and his special friend Amy Collman, Cherlane Young, and Kalsea, Kasea, Talon, Tanel, and Tashyn Risley; great-granddaughter, Keyla Marie Riley; sisters Bonnie Jelley, Loretta Simpson, and Carmen Wilson; brothers Bert and Melvin Young; and many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by brothers George, Charles, Chet, and Nate Young and isters Ell Young and Emma Huskey. Memorial donations may be made to Lakeview Home Health and Hospice, 700 S. J St., Lakeview, OR 97630, or the charity of the donor's choice. Service for 'Norman' Bettandorff Family and friends of Charles "Norman" Bettandorff will gather Saturday, May 6 at 11 a.m. at the Ft. Bidwell Community Church in Ft. Bidwell, CA to honor his memory. Interment will follow at the Ft. Bidwell Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct the service. Mr. Bettandorff, who died November 21, 2005, in Reno, Nevada, grew up in Alturas and was a rancher in Surprise Valley for many years before becoming a Brand Inspector for the State of California. Death Notice Jerry Ellis Gardner A memorial service for Jerry Ellis Gardner of Alturas, will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28 at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas. Mr. Gardner, 67, passed away April 25, 2006, in Alturas, CA. He had lived in the Canby and Alturas areas since 1965 and had retired from a career with the U.S. Forest Service. He was born in Westwood, CA August 17, 1938. Private burial will take place in Chester, CA. His obituary will follow in next week's Record. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.