OBITUARIES
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....
Kurt William Cripps
Oct 12, 2023
Kurt William Cripps, A longtime resident of Ridgecrest Ca, passed away peacefully at the age of 53, surrounded by family on October 12th 2023. Kurt was born on April 25th 1970 in Indianapolis, Indiana to William Hawkett Cripps and Elizabeth Jean Michie. He was the youngest of 5 children. He spent his childhood with the kids in the neighborhood,...
Terry Allen Hardy
Oct 6, 2023
Terry Allen Hardy was born on January 19, 1947 in El Centro, California to Carl Hardy and Ivy Hardy (Monroe). He passed away on October 6, 2023 in Ridgecrest, California. He is survived by his wife Deborah Hardy. He spent many years in maintenance at the plant in Trona, California.
There will be a celebration of life...
June Burdette Claunch
Oct 3, 2023
June Graham Claunch passed away at the age of 97 years, 8 months and 8 days on October 3, 2023. She was born in Larchwood, Iowa on January 25, 1926 to William Enos Gibbs and Elsa Wilhelmina (Lebeck) Gibbs. Her father abandoned his family when June was 10 months old, so Elsa moved her children, baby June and 3-year-old...
