Day: June 13, 2025

Orland resident Barton “Bart” Brewer Harwell died on Friday, May 30, 2025. He was born in Orland to Claude Harwell and Clara Schaffer on July 29, 1943.

He spent his whole life in Orland and attended all the local schools. In 1963, when he was around 20 years old, he enlisted in the Army and specialized in the Tank Division.

By 1969, he was honorably discharged from the Army. For 30 years, he worked for Johns Manville as a mechanic for insulation.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He even took a trip to Mongolia to hunt sheep. He was chosen by National Geographic to attend this special trip.

In 1978, he married Dawnmarie and they remained happily married until her death in 2021. He spent a wonderful 55 years married to his love.

He is survived by his sister, Sandra McGranahan; his special niece Dona Starr; and cousins Beverly Pratico, Larry Brubeck, and David Beesley. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Harwell; mother Clara Harwell; and wife Dawnmarie Coy Harwell.

A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, at Graves Cemetery, west of Orland.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.

Orland resident Richard Jerry Barnes died on Sunday, June 8, 2025. He was born in California to William and Joan Barnes on May 10, 1949.

He served his country faithfully as a Navy SEAL for many years. After his service in the military, he worked as a welder for 30-plus years.

He is survived by his son, Richard Barnes II (Tera); stepdaughter Julie Sullivan; grandchildren Lacy and Scottie; sister Christie Cornwell; and niece Danielle Parsons.

Burial is planned at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in a private ceremony.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary of Orland.