Local obituaries for Holland & Lyons Mortuary

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

Gwendolyn Kay Hopkins-Ayers wife of 36 years to John William Ayers, Inyokern California, died in Ridgecrest Hospital on September 17, 2025. She was surrounded by her husband and several close friends. Gwen was born in Wichita Kansas on July 10,1944. She spent the first 40 years of her life growing up and living and working in the Kansas and Springfield,...

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

Barbara Manning left her earthly body on August 30, 2025 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. Barbara was born in Fresno, California on May 22, 1938 to Frances and Haskell Gentry. Barbara was preceded in birth by her twin brother, Richard "Dick".

Barbara's father abandoned his young family when Barbara and Dick were just a few months old. To...

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...

Aug 26, 2025

Alston Dotson was born September 14, 1930 to Edwin and Annie Dotson in Silver City, New Mexico. He passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025 in Ridgecrest, California.

His family is having a Celebration of Life for him at his favorite place The Moose Lodge 258. 150 W Reeves Ave Ridgecrest, Ca 93555. They invite you to...

Aug 20, 2025

Dolores "Dee" Johnson

Dolores Johnson, born in 1925 in Minnesota, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the age of 100.

Dolores began her civil service career in 1944 working for the Civil Aeronautics Administration (the predecessor to the FAA). It was during this time she met Army Sergeant Donald...

Aug 11, 2025

Our family wishes to acknowledge the life and recent passing of William Frank Finder in Ridgecrest, CA on August 11, 2025.  Bill was born January 22, 1943 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, the only child of William Albert and Grace Mary (Cesar) Finder.  His earliest memories were of wartime, when Santa Fe Railroad transferred his dad to Winslow, AZ and...

Aug 7, 2025

Thomas Leroy Mitchell passed away at home on August 7th 2025 in Ridgecrest California. He was born on October 19th 1951 in Frederick Oklahoma. His death proceeds his parents James and Sarah Mitchell wife Donna Mitchell grandson Dylan Mitchell and nine siblings. He is survived by his sister Cora McGinnis brother and sister-in-law gene and Loretta Mitchell, his children...