OBITUARIES
Kenneth Wayne Reed
Nov 29, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Reed (June 12, 1963 - November 29, 2023)
Kenneth Wayne Reed passed away in Ridgecrest, California on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. He was born Wednesday, June 12, 1963 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in VA. He was a resident of Ridgecrest, CA since August 1969, a 1981 graduate of BHS, graduate of UTI for HVAC in...
Gwendolyn Joyce Belisle
Nov 28, 2023
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Joyce Belisle, 72, of Ridgecrest, California, peacefully passed away on November 28, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born Gwendolyn J. Albright on December 13, 1950, in North Island, California, Gwen was the middle child of Lt. Cmdr. Edward H. Albright and Florence U. Albright (Upson). Gwen graduated from Burroughs High School...
David John Burke
Nov 28, 2023
David John Burke passed away on November 28, 2023 after fighting a stroke for four years. He lived in Ridgecrest most of his life. He graduated from Burroughs in 1976 and worked at Sears for many years. David loved the desert and being outside. His favorite things were riding motorcycles and drag racing. He is survived by his mother...
Cliff, Charles Clifford Paine, Jr
Nov 17, 2023
Cliff, Charles Clifford Paine Jr., 73, of Cobb, California entered into God's kingdom on November 17, 2023. He was born February 28, 1950, to Charles Sr. and Estela Paine.
As the eldest of six children in nine years, Cliff became highly responsible at a young age. Cliff was a devoted son, brother, and uncle who lived a...
Lisa Marie Mahoney
Nov 16, 2023
Lisa Marie Mahoney, 41, passed away after a brief illness surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto, California.
Lisa was born on July 31, 1982, in Ridgecrest, California, the daughter of Ernie and Ellen Mahoney. She lived in Ridgecrest her entire life. Lisa attended Las Flores Elementary School,...
James Logan Fairchild
Nov 16, 2023
Jim Fairchild passed away November 16, 2023. He was born in Pasadena, California on November 1, 1939 to John L. Fairchild and Eunice Fairchild.
Jim graduated from Pasadena High School in 1957, Pasadena City College in 1959 and University of California, Berkeley in 1963 with a double major Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry....
Jon Douglas Graves
Nov 14, 2023
Jon D. Graves passed away Tuesday, 14 November 2023 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital surrounded by loved ones.
He was 59 years old. He is survived by his loving family Jean  Kim and Debra (James) Hackney, nephews James J. Hackney and Andrew Y. and Alexander R. Kim of Jackson.
We would to thank all of his...
Theodore Arnold Gartner, Jr
Nov 14, 2023
Theodore Arnold Gartner Jr. was born on August 12, 1941 in Elkhart, Indiana and passed away on November 14, 2023 in Bakersfield, California.
Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1031 S. Norma St. Ridgecrest, Ca 93555 on Tuesday November 21, 2023 at 11AM, with a visitation in the relief...
Nancy Ellen Griffin
Nov 13, 2023
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Nancy Griffin, age 66, of Ridgecrest, California, announces her sudden passing on November 13, 2023.
Nancy was born on July 18, 1957, to Donald and Helen Lamkin of Princeton, Illinois. She was joined in her family by older brother Rex and younger siblings; Patti and Jimmy (Jim). The...
Heather Elyse Parkin
Nov 6, 2023
With humble acceptance of God's Will and very heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beautiful first-born daughter, Heather Parkin.
Heather was born April 28th, 1987, and at the young age of 36 went to her Eternal Home November 6th 2023. Â She was diagnosed with epilepsy at 9yrs old. Â During her 27 year battle, she endured...
Sondra Jeanne Ramirez
Nov 5, 2023
Sondra Jeanne Ramirez, 59, of Ridgecrest, California, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
Sondra was born on November 27, 1963, the daughter of Harland and Sylvia Jones. She married Louis Ramirez on March 12, 1983. Sondra graduated from Antelope Valley High School, and met Louis shortly there after. Sondra enjoyed playing softball, bowling, dancing, yard...
Lillian "Kay" Keeling
Nov 5, 2023
Lillian Kayleen Keeling age 66 passed away on November 5, 2023 in Ridgecrest California and was born June 21, 1957. Her greatest achievements were being a wife, mother and grandma to three wonderful grandkids. Surviving family members are Kenneth Keeling, her husband of 43 years. Her son, Christopher her daughter-in-law, Sarah her three grandchildren. Autumn Christopher...
Normand Rene Ledoux
Nov 5, 2023
Normand R. Ledoux, known to his friends as "Frenchy'' age 85, passed away on Sunday,
November 5, 2023 in Ridgecrest, CA. Born in Pawtucket, RI on November 2, 1938, he was the son
of the late Albert and Lillian (Cote) Ledoux.
A U.S. Naval veteran with over 20 years of active service. He...
Julie Ellen Tawney
Nov 1, 2023
Julie Ellen Tawney was a devoted wife, mother, and Daughter who passed suddenly from a long illness, on November 1, 2023, at age 62. She was born to Bill & Bobbie Dyer on January 31, 1961, in Oakland, California. She married her soul mate, Lynn Tawney, on 17 July 1984, and together they had 3 sons.
Julie...
Jony Von Homer
Oct 30, 2023
Jony Homer, age 63, passed away peacefully at home on October 30th, 2023.
He was born on December 14th, 1959 in Socorro, New Mexico to Paul Homer and the late Patricia Homer. He was the middle sibling to Zindi Bazemore and Karl Homer.
Jony graduated Burroughs High School in Ridgecrest, CA in 1978. Â He received...
Robert 'Bob' John Anderson
Oct 27, 2023
Robert 'Bob' Anderson of Ridgecrest, CA, passed away October 27, 2023, at the age of 79 in Bakersfield from health complications.
Bob was born and raised in Montana. Growing up, Bob helped his mom with the water delivery truck, he had a paper route, and sold papers on corners. In fact, he had his younger sister Judy ...
Lula Mae Matthews
Oct 22, 2023
Lula Mae Matthews was born on January 16, 1939 in Dumas, Arkansas to Glen and Ethel Anderson. Lula went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2023. Lula was loved by all and will be missed by her family and friends. A more detailed obituary is to follow. Service info listed below.
Michele M. Stacy`
Oct 21, 2023
Michele Marie Stacy was born on 9/8/49 in Brisbaine, Australia to an American Navy World War II hero father, William, and Dawn Callaghan, an Australian Master Pianist and USO show director. Her family emigrated to the U.S. and settled in Los Angeles County. Michele attended St. Paul's Catholic School and Long Beach State.
Michele was a professional...
Yvonne Cecille Gilbert
Oct 13, 2023
Yvonne C. Gilbert passed away on October 13, 2023 from Dementia. She was 87. She fought the good fight. She will be missed by family and friends. Yvonne is survived by her sister and sons Jean Nemeth, Dean Amos and Britt Nemeth, Her Daughter and son in law Vickie & John Thatcher, Her son and Daughter in law Chad...
Adolphus Cleveland
Oct 12, 2023
Dr. Adolphus Cleveland was born on October 26, 1942 in Plainview, Texas, to Willie D. and Etha J. Cleveland.
Adolphus grew up in Plainview, Texas. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1961.
After high school, he attended Wayland Baptist College in Plainview, TX, where he earned a B.A. Degree in Political Science....
