OBITUARIES
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 - 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,...
Rosemary Helen Galvin
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...
Stanley Miles Shearer
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...
Cynthia Canja Bennett
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.
Delena Lucille Messick
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,...
David Rockwell Post
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...
Doris Faye Bush
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...
Frank Gustavus Buffum, Jr
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...
Kathleen Vander Houwen
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...
Nancy Jo Chastain
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...
Elizabeth Ann Phillips
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.
Marion "Boz" Hunsaker
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...
Jack Richard Neffew
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...
