Local obituaries for Holland & Lyons Mortuary

Nov 2, 2025

Cheryl J. Hill Sargent Hopkins, 82, of Polson, Montana, and formerly of Trona, California, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025. She was born July 22, 1943, in Trona to Euvalva (Val) and Edith Pixler Hill.

At age 16, Cheryl married the love of her life, Kenneth Sargent. After Ken's Navy retirement they returned to Trona. At...

Oct 31, 2025

Royce Henry Heseman passed away peacefully in Ridgecrest, California on October 31, 2025 at the age of 99 years and 7 months.  Royce was born on March 27, 1926 in San Francisco, California to Henry and Elsie Heseman.  He had one younger sister, Viola. Royce lived in St. Louis, Missouri and Ontario, California before coming with his family to...

Oct 27, 2025

Kim Ballard, a pillar of love and support, passed away on October 27th. She was a devoted mother, wife, and friend who touched the lives of everyone she met. Her unwavering support and unconditional love inspired many. She will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her loving family, including husband John Ballard. Sons Adam Bergeron, Joey...

Oct 27, 2025

Janavee Lamb of Ridgecrest passed away October 27, 2025, at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. She was 68.

Graveside services will be held 9 AM Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Desert Memorial Park, Ridgecrest CA.

Mrs. Lamb was born August 3, 1957, to Rhea and Nevel Vanover of Idaho. She completed high school in 1975 and had...

Oct 23, 2025

Harvey Welfl, 88, of Inyokern, California, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025. Born on January 21, 1937, in Tyndall, South Dakota, Harvey lived a full life defined by hard work, honesty, and unwavering devotion to his family.

A proud business owner, Harvey built his success through perseverance and integrity, earning the respect of both colleagues and...

Oct 22, 2025

Mr. Roberts was born and grew up in Los Angeles, CA, the second son of Paul & Esther Roberts. He was a veteran of World War II, having served proudly in the Navy in the Pacific Theater. After the war, he worked as a cowboy and ranch hand in California and Montana. In the early 1950s Mr. Roberts went...

Oct 21, 2025

Cheryl A. Lewis, 72, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, in her home in Ridgecrest, California, after an extended battle with illness, surrounded by family and friends. Born on August 4, 1953, in San Diego, California, to the home of Barbara A. Lewis-Prendergast and James Riley Lewis Sr.. Cheryl lived a life filled with warmth, laughter, and deep...

Oct 16, 2025

Terrence (Terry) Jean Caffee, was a quiet man who lived a life of hard work and simple joys, passed away October 16, 2025 at his home in Inyokern, California.  He was 87 years old.

Born on February 19, 1938 in Remsen, Iowa at his Grandparents farm in Plymouth County, Iowa, to Eunice Maxine and Creighton Eugene Caffee,...

Oct 12, 2025

Harold Lloyd Bennett, 90, of Sunnyvale, California, passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2025. Born December 23, 1934, in Dora, Missouri, Harold was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, known for his quiet strength, sharp wit, and deep compassion.

A chemical engineering graduate of the Missouri School of Mines, Harold was drafted into the...

Oct 1, 2025

Patty J. Graham (Adams) passed away on October 1, 2025, at her home in Carlsbad, California.  She was 87 years old and died from complications due to heart and kidney failure.

Patty was born October 9, 1937, in Bath Springs, Tennessee, to Jessie Willard and Leda Mable Adams of Bath Springs, Tennessee, both of whom preceded her...

Sep 23, 2025

Sharon Whisnant, affectionately known to her family as "Mamaw," passed away peacefully on 09/23/25 at age 74.

She was the beloved wife of Bruce Whisnant, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and devotion. Together they raised a family built on faith, kindness, and a deep love for one another.

Sharon was the proud...

Sep 20, 2025

Joseph Eugene Farris was born to Elizabeth and Joseph Farris on September 20, 1937 in Marion County, Indiana. Joe passed away peacefully at the Riverside Community Hospital on September 20, 2025, at the age of 88.

After proudly serving his country as a United States Marine, Joe came to Ridgecrest through the Marine Corps and quickly made...

Sep 17, 2025

John Ralph Lorch was born on April 1, 1938, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison Wisconsin. John was called home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2025, at the age of 87, at the Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster, California.

John was employed at the China Lake Naval Weapons Center as an electronics engineer...

Sep 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Dale Neil Olmsted June 2, 1946 – September 16, 2025

With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of Dale Neil Olmsted, who departed this life peacefully on September 16, 2025, surrounded by the family he so dearly cherished. Born in Pasadena, California to Lester and Mary Olmsted, Dale lived a...

Sep 13, 2025

Obituary

Shirley Mae English Elugbadebo

Sunrise: 10 January 1938    Sunset: 13 September 2025

Shirley Mae English was born January 10, 1938 in Carbondale, Illinois to Leroy English and Laura Eddington. During her youth, she was often found helping her Dad at his Barbecue Stand. Shirley married Charles Fitzgerald Summers, Sr. Together they raised...

Sep 12, 2025

Helen Louise Kaspar, born on August 3, 1930, in Seguin, Texas, gently passed away at the age of 95 on September 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Senoia, Georgia.

Helen was a devoted homemaker, housewife, and mother whose life revolved around her family and their happiness. She blessed those around her with warmth and kindness,...

Sep 10, 2025

Steven (Sarge) Smith passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at his sister's home in Ridgecrest. He fought cancer until the end, but it was just relentless. Steve was born in Auburn Washington. At the age of 5, he moved with his family to Santa Barbara CA. He grew up there and loved going back and spending time with ...

Sep 1, 2025

Walter G. Martin

Walter was once asked what he does for a living? He smiled and said, "I started in the cottonfields…"

Walter G. Martin passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at the age of 76 surrounded by family. Born August 31, 1949, in Collinston, Louisiana, Walter's life was shaped by humble beginnings, hard ...

Aug 30, 2025

Seth David Benjamin Tait, of Ridgecrest California and from Inyo County, unexpectedly passed from this life on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 21 years old.

A Memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10 am at Crossroads Community Church in Ridgecrest, California. All are welcome to attend.

A community service will be...

Aug 30, 2025

In Loving Memory: Obituary to Our Loving Mother

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sherri Ruth Sweany, who was one of the best mothers or grandmothers one could ask for in life. Her presence was of a rare kind, capable of warming the hearts of all she met and powerful to carry...