OBITUARIES
David Llewellyn Sushinsky
Feb 19, 2023
David Llewellyn Sushinsky went home to heaven on February 19th, 2023 at the age of 79 to be with Jesus and the love of his life, Nina Sushinsky. He was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.
David was born on April 20th, 1943 to Herbert and Evelyn Sushinsky. He grew up in Murrieta, CA and was...
Fanch Rogers Jr.
Feb 15, 2023
Fanch Rogers Jr., was born on March 12, 1940 in Altheimer, Arkansas to the late Fanch Sr., and Mary Rogers. Fanch (affectionately known as Honeymoon) completed his journey on earth Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
In 1952 his parents moved the family from Altheimer, Arkansas to Ridgecrest, California where he attended James Monroe Jr. High and Burroughs High...
James Edward Rich Iii
Feb 14, 2023
James Edward Rich III was born in Providence, Rhode Island on July 31, 1960. He served for the United States Air Force for 20 years, following his retirement from the Air Force he continued with the United States Civil Service for the next 20 years. He was a veteran and patriot. He passed away peacefully on February 14, 2023...
Norman Ellsworth Fasig
Feb 13, 2023
Norman E. Fasig, age 87 of Ridgecrest, CA passed away on 2/13/2023 in Thousand Oaks, CA.
Graveside services will be held Friday, 11:30 am 2/24/2023 at Desert Memorial Park , Ridgecrest CA.
Norman was born in Martinsville, IL to Roy and Garnet Fasig on 4/30/1935. He married Joan M. Fasig on 4/25/1952. He...
Austin Majors Setmajer-Raglin
Feb 11, 2023
Austin Majors-Setmajer-Raglin sadly passed away on February 11, 2023, at 27 years old. Austin was born at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital on November 23, 1995. He was known by everyone in his life to be artistic, intelligent, charismatic, and kind. Austin had a successful career as a professional actor from the time he was three years old. He made a...
Patrick Steven Gage
Jan 31, 2023
Patrick S. Gage, 61, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2023 at Redlands Community Hospital. Born on June 25, 1961, Pat was a long-term resident of Ridgecrest and lived the last 15 years in Yucaipa, CA. Pat was well known by his customers of his paper route and could be found working...
Daniel Scott Rice
Jan 26, 2023
Daniel Scott Rice, 43, of Ridgecrest, CA sadly left us on January 26, 2023. Dan was born on December 24, 1979 to James Rice and Diane Wood. He was employed through Pro Plumbing. Dan enjoyed spending time with his family, participating in demolition derbies, and riding dirt bikes. He was also a tattoo artist and recently took...
Linda Lee Jeffris
Jan 21, 2023
Linda Lee Jeffris (Pruitt), 81, passed away peacefully on 21 January 2023 at Palmdale Regional Hospital. Linda was a long-term resident of Ridgecrest and loved the natural beauty surrounding the town. She enjoyed traveling, video poker, bowling, bingo, games, shopping, and spending time with her family. Linda will be dearly missed and always remembered.
She is survived...
Charles Anthony Miller, Jr
Jan 18, 2023
Tony Miller was born Charles Anthony Miller, Jr. in Long Beach, CA to Charles Anthony Miller and Florence Madalyn Taylor Miller on September 19, 1937. He died quietly in his sleep late at night on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was 85.
Tony Miller was the eldest of 3 children (sisters Marsha and Madalyn) and graduated from...
Bonnie Rae Strickland
Jan 13, 2023
Our loving mom, grandma, and great grandma Bonnie Strickland was called home to eternity by her savior Jesus Christ on January 13, 2023, just a few days before her 83rd birthday. Bonnie was a bright light and one of the most loving people who had a very strong faith in Jesus and made her life all about faith and...
Jill Anne King
Jan 8, 2023
Jill Anne King, 57, of Ridgecrest, CA, passed away Sunday January 8, 2023 in Bakersfield, CA following a lengthy battle with breast cancer and most recently sarcoma.
She was born on September 11, 1965 in Ridgecrest, to John Brooks Talley, Jr and Joanne Covert.
Jill loved to go look for painted rocks around town, loved...
Phyllis Marie Mcdonough
Jan 6, 2023
Our precious mother, wife, grandma, great grandma, sister, and friend was called home by her savior Jesus Christ on 1/6/2023 at the age of 90. She is survived by her husband, Joseph, of 67 years, 7 children, 17 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Phyllis was the most sincere and loving person who brightened a room or occasion with...
Lillian Leaveta Williams
Jan 6, 2023
Lillian Leaveta Lampkin Williams was born to Essex and Rosa Duke Lampkin on February 9, 1931 in Dublin Georgia. She was the youngest of five children: She is preceded in death by her brother, Essex Lampkin, II; her sisters Dorothy Lampkin Pearson and Juanita Lampkin Davis. She received her early education in Dublin, Georgia, where she graduated from Washington...
Charles Dewayne Griffin
Jan 5, 2023
Charles Dewayne Griffin was born June 20, 1950 in Ridgecrest Ca to Leroy and Louise Griffin.  Charles achieved his life's pursuit of entering heaven's gate January 5, 2023 surrounded by the love of his life, his children, and his grand/ great grandchildren nearby.
Charles married the love of his life Donna on Sept 27,1969. They were married...
Elizabeth Sueann Young
Dec 30, 2022
On Friday, December 30, 2022 Elizabeth Young of Ridgecrest, CA passed away from complications of surgery at the Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, Ca. Elizabeth was married to her husband Jesse for 25 years and was a loving mother to Mia, Frankie, and Mariah Young. She also leaves behind her stepson Jesse (Candace) Young and granddaughter Emiliana of Virginia...
Margaret Alice Keen
Dec 30, 2022
Margaret arrived in the world in Detroit, Michigan on 15 November 1938.  She grew up in Detroit and upon graduation from high school took a position with Michigan Bell Telephone.  She wanted to see more of life, so she gave her indominable soul permission to explore and enlisted in the Navy in 1960.  She was always very proud of...
David Allan Barrett
Dec 27, 2022
David Allan Barrett 72
David Barrett passed away December 27, 2022 at his home in Trona, California. He was the oldest son of Fred and Rosemarie Barrett. David was a life long Trona resident. In high school he played football, basketball and baseball. He was a member of the Varsity Club, CSF, Mathletes, and served on the...
Michael Paul Montgomery
Dec 26, 2022
Michael Paul Montgomery
April 8, 1946, Long Beach CA Â - December 26, 2022, Ridgecrest CA
Left behind his wife of 19 years, Gretchen Montgomery
His two daughters: Charlene Lopez and Deborah Montgomery   His stepson: Brandon Sam
His sister: Theresa Chapman
His granddaughters: Daniella and Angel Talamantes, K'eshe Sam
...
Doris Mae Boring
Dec 21, 2022
It is with great sadness, the family of Doris Mae Boring (nee Henderson) announces her passing on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 due to cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Doris was born the second child to Ethel and Allen Dale Henderson in McKeesport, PA and was raised in Pennsylvania where she met and married her husband, Dean R. Boring, all whom...
Dorothy Ida Mccormick
Dec 21, 2022
Dorothy Ida McCormick passed away on December 21 st , 2022 at 100 years old.
Dorothy was born to Adrian and Ida Grotenhuis on August 3 rd , 1922 in Wisconsin. She was a beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother, and Friend.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents,...
