Local obituaries for Holland & Lyons Mortuary

Dec 19, 2022

Rosemary Helen (Gatchell) Galvin was warmly welcomed into Heaven by Jesus on December 19, 2022. Minutes shy of her 80th birthday, she passed away peacefully in her beloved hometown of Ridgecrest - where she was loved by so many. 'Rose', as many knew her, will be missed beyond measure; her impact on those that had the pleasure of knowing...

Dec 11, 2022

Stanley Miles Shearer passed away after a short illness on December 11, 2022 at the age of 63. Stan was born September 14, 1959 to John and Bonita Shearer in San Diego, CA. Stan was raised most of his life in Ridgecrest, CA where he remained until his death. Stan graduated from Burroughs High School in 1977, he then...

Dec 11, 2022

Cynthia Canja Bennett was born on June 17, 1966 in the Philippines and passed away at Loma Linda University Hospital on December 11, 2022. A more detailed obituary is to follow. Service information is listed below.

Dec 10, 2022

Delena Lucille Hoffman Messick of Ridgecrest Ca, went to be with her Heavenly Father on  December 10 th , 2022, at 100 years and 6 days.

Delena was born to Henry Hoffman and Pearl Irene Hageman Hoffman on December 4, 1922, in Dodge City, Kansas. She was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother,...

Dec 9, 2022

David Rockwell Post was born November 19, 1943, in Red Mountain, CA. He was delivered into this world by Thomas A. Drummond MD at his hospital in Red Mountain, CA.

Dave grew up in Randsburg, CA, in a small house attached to the General Store, which his parents owned and operated. He attended elementary school and high...

Dec 5, 2022

Doris Faye Bush 26 May 1928 – 5 December 2022

Doris passed away on the morning of 5 Dec. 2022 at High Desert Haven. She was born on 26 May 1928 to Frank B. and Gertrude B. Davis in San Francisco, CA. She spent her early years in Paradise, CA. She attended Chico State College where she...

Dec 5, 2022

Frank Buffum always had a 1000 watt smile and ADVENTURESOME is a word that describes the way he lived his life. Perhaps adventuresome genes were in his DNA. In the late 1840s, his Great-Grandfather took a steamer ship from Maine to Panama, crossed the Isthmus, took a second ship to San Francisco, then went into the gold fields. He...

Dec 3, 2022

Our dear mother Kathleen Vander Houwen passed on December 3, 2022, at the age of 80 after a long and full life. She was born in Newport News, Virginia and grew up in Long Beach, California. There she met the love of her life, David Vander Houwen, and married on Sept 5, 1964. They moved to Ridgecrest in 1974...

Dec 2, 2022

Nancy Jo Chastain, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 2, 2022. Born on August 25, 1938, in Johnson County, Oklahoma, Nancy was the first of 5 children to Delores and John Riley. Early days were hard living on their grandpa's farm and working in the fields as itinerant workers. She was very capable of doing things...

Nov 30, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Phillips was born on January 03, 1946 in Iowa and passed away in Ridgecrest, CA on November 30, 2022. Betty was survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Tom Phillips. Service information is listed below.

Nov 28, 2022

Marion Dorthea Hunsaker known as "Boz" to friends and family, died peacefully yet unexpectedly on November 28, 2022 at the age of 94. She lived a long and full life. She loved her family first and foremost. She looked for every opportunity to organize and have big family get togethers, she enjoyed eating out with friends, and...

Nov 14, 2022

Jack Richard Neffew 85, born to Jack V. Neffew and Esther K. Neffew on August 5, 1937 in Vallejo, California.

Jack R. Neffew married Patricia Ann Neffew on March 25, 1962 married for 57 years. Jack serviced in the military for 4 years and worked at Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division for 35 years. He enjoyed...

Nov 11, 2022

James "Jim" D. Gribble, age 78, of Ridgecrest, CA passed away November 11. He is survived by his loving wife Lillian, stepchildren Frank & Kathy and Pamela, grandchildren Cassandra, Danielle, Vannessa, Austin, Lucas, and Benjamin, siblings John & Barbara, Charles & Judy, Joe & Beth, Tommy & Glenda, Mary Margaret, and Susan, countless nieces, nephews, and friends....

Nov 6, 2022

Rachel was born in Kingstree, South Carolina to parents, Charles Scott and Eliza Scott on January 27 th , 1938.

Rachel can be described as a powerhouse of strength and courage, self-sacrificing, loving, with a generous heart. There are many beautiful stories that can be shared about this wonderful mother, wife, sister, grandmother,...

Nov 3, 2022

Letitia Corbridge, affectionately known as Tish or Tee by her family and friends, passed away with her family by her side Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital.  Letitia was 97 and had battled with stroke and heart issues for the past two years.

Letitia was born to James B. and Elsie J. (Allen) Nosser on...

Oct 28, 2022

Ryan James Kimball was born in Corpus Christi, Texas April 16, 1998, to Donna Kimball and Tim Morrow. Ryan passed away on October 28, 2022, in Ridgecrest CA.

Ryan came to Ridgecrest in September 1999 and grew up here. He graduated from Burroughs High School in 2016. He enjoyed motorcycles, the outdoors, and dubstep music/DJing. He attended...

Oct 26, 2022

Ralph Alexander Smith Jr., 90, passed away Wednesday, 26 October 2022 at 11:13pm at High Desert Haven, Ridgecrest, CA.

His funeral will be held Veteran's Day, Friday, 11 November 2022 at Immanuel Baptist Church on Graaf Street at 10:00am. His Grandson-in-law, Karsten Sween, will officiate. Ralph will be interned at Desert Memorial Park, Ridgecrest, CA. There will...

Oct 21, 2022

Barbara Lambert passed away on Oct 21, 2022 at the age of 75. She was born in Iowa as the only child of her parents Ruby and LeRoy Share. Her 1 st husband of 25 years Jackie Lambert preceded her in death by 31 years.  She is survived by 2 of their 3 children, son David Lambert and daughter...

Oct 20, 2022

Born in Marlin, TX on August 06, 1928

Isaias Tarin Duque, was the oldest of 13 sibling. At 21 years old, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, served during World War II, he represented his country proudly, a commitment he honored for the rest of his life. Shortly after he met his future wife, Bertha. They...

Oct 17, 2022

Joyce Alene Schneider was born in Altus, Oklahoma on May 20, 1928. She passed away peacefully on October 17, 2022 in Adelanto, California.

There will be a graveside service on Thursday, October 26, 2022 at 10:00AM at Searles Valley Cemetery in Trona, California.