Local obituaries for Holland & Lyons Mortuary

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...

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...

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.  He received...

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 ...

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.

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

Sep 30, 2023

We will greatly miss our beloved David J H Richter. On September 30, 2023, he has been promoted to be with our heavenly Father Lord Jesus Christ. David was born on December 07,1940 along with his brother Dale Richter to Matilda and Ernest Richter in Bellevue, Illinois. He and his brother grew up with his Aunt Ethel and Uncle...

Sep 29, 2023

Francis X. Canning died on September 29, 2023 at the age of 73 in Lancaster, California after fighting Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Francis grew up in Stony Brook, New York, where he discovered his love of the water, beginning a lifetime of sailing, kayaking, and boating. He received his Bachelor's degree at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire before completing his Doctorate...

Sep 28, 2023

Ted, Theodore Lewis Bachman, Jr., went home to be with the Lord on September 28th, 2023, in Los Angeles California with his wife, Dr. Dalel Tartak by his side.  Ted was born on January 19, 1951 to Ted and Betty Bachman in Pensacola Florida.   "Teddy" was a beloved son, big brother, uncle, husband, and friend to many.  Teddy and...

Sep 25, 2023

David E. Greene, age 57, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, in Ridgecrest, California. He was born in Marion, Indiana, to Edward and Doris Greene on October 26, 1965.

David went to Purdue University and graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree in 1988 that led him to his dream job of working on military airplanes in...

Sep 24, 2023

Nathan James Freund was born on February 04, 1974 in Lone Pine, California and entered into the spirit world on September 24th 2023. Nathan was a free spirit with a lot of friends who he cherished dearly. Most everybody he met and had in his circle became his family. Nathan loved music and playing his guitar, he especially loved...

Sep 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lawrence Edward Nichols who passed away peacefully on September 19th 2023 in Duarte, CA, with all of his children by his side. He was born to Patricia List and Harold Anthony Nichols January 17th 1953 in Alameda, CA. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Jill...

Sep 19, 2023

Abigail Delilah Esparza was born on March 20, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA and passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 19, 2023. During the short time our sweet Abigail was with us she brightened our life and showed us how precious life can be. Service information is listed below.

Sep 16, 2023

William Howard Lavender graduated to Heaven at his home in Ridgecrest, California on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Bill was born on April 30, 1938 in El Paso, Texas. His grandparents moved the Lavender family to El Paso in 1930 from Paris, Texas. Bill's Grandfather, father, and uncle were engaged in a house painting business in Paris, Texas....

Sep 10, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Anita Aasgard on September 10, 2023, our dear sister, sister- in-law, and aunt.

Anita had several careers and loved hiking, camping and fishing.  She enjoyed gardening and everything outdoors. She was an avid writer who wrote inspirational thoughts and kept many journals of her hopes and expectations...