Local obituaries for Holland & Lyons Mortuary

Jan 21, 2022

Richard Dale Smith passed away in his home in Inyokern, CA, January 21, 2022 from complications following a surgery.  He was 56.  Rich was born in Ridgecrest, CA, on June 5, 1965 to Kenneth and Barbara Smith.  He graduated from Burroughs High School in 1983.

On March 30, 1986 Rich married his high...

Jan 19, 2022

Norman Oswald Osborne, 93, longtime Ridgecrest resident died at his residence on January 19, 2022.

Norman was born August 5, 1928 in Jefferson, Iowa.

He had a 32 year career as a Chemical Engineer working for Naval Air Weapons Station.

Jan 11, 2022

Adam Clay Smith, Sr. 59, of Ridgecrest, CA, passed away on 11 January 2022. Adam was born on August 21, 1962 to Louie and Melba Smith. During his high school years Adam worked as an Auto Detailer at a local car wash. After graduating Burroughs High School in 1980 he worked for Albertsons as a Produce Clerk. In 1984...

Jan 11, 2022

Susie Wells, age 73, Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away peacefully into heaven, on January 11, 2022.  She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 26, 1948.  She was a long time resident of Ridgecrest California where she worked as a Cosmetologist for over 40 years.

Susie is proceeded in death by her parents, Stanley Smith and Lorraine...

Jan 8, 2022

Leona Matilda Osborne, 94, a long time resident of Ridgecrest passed away on January 8, 2022 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital.

Leona was born April 29, 1927 in San Francisco, CA. She was school teacher in the area for 27 years and a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her husband Norman, son Conrad, and...

Jan 2, 2022

Longtime Ridgecrest/Inyokern resident, Dennis Karl Turbett, 65, passed away on 2 January 2022, after suffering from multiple workplace injuries and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for several years.

Dennis was born on 5 October 1956 in Jacksonville, Florida to Clyde George Turbett and Audrey Jane Sheaffer Turbett.

As with most families in the Indian Wells Valley,...

Dec 22, 2021

Kevin James Sheldon (also known as Kevie) passed away unannounced, unexpected and very peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Kevin was born on September 15, 1956 in Rockville Centre, New York. To parents: Wesley Coolidge Sheldon and Blanche Lorraine Boes. He will be missed by his brother Donald; sisters Jackie, Ally and Siobhan; his nieces; and...

Dec 16, 2021

Donnie Dean French left this world on December 16, 2021 at the age of 83. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. We will always remember dad's witty remarks, how he signed his name with a happy face, and for taking care of his family.  We would love you to come and...

Dec 15, 2021

Michael Francis Paterson, 63, of Ridgecrest California, passed away on Wednesday December 15 th , 2021, from complications of an ongoing lung disease.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at Desert Christian Center on Saturday, January 22 nd , 2022, at 11:00 am. Arrangements are by Holland and Lyons Mortuary.

Mike was...

Dec 12, 2021

Susan Rae (Wright) Mathews was born in Taft, Ca on April 16, 1957 to Gail Wright and Patricia Biscauluz, and left us on December 12, 2021.  She was the oldest of four children and along with her brothers (Steven, David and Doug) were raised by Pat and her husband Bob Basart. Susan loved and adored Bob as her Dad...

Dec 10, 2021

Catherine Louise Lehman was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina on September 12, 1960. She passed away peacefully in her home in Trona, California on December 10, 2021.

Dec 9, 2021

Eleanor Breitenstein was born on April 13, 1942 in Junction, Utah and passed away in Ridgecrest, California on December 09, 2021. Service dates and times will be announced shortly.

Dec 7, 2021

Donald Wayne Siler returned to his heavenly home on 7 December 2021.  Born in Burke, SD on April 11, 1935, he moved to Ridgecrest with his parents in 1944 and remained for the rest of his life.  After graduating from Burroughs' High School in 1953, Don was drafted into the Army for two years.  During this time Don met...

Dec 6, 2021

Richard "Sandy" Benton Sanford was born in Long Beach, California on April 23, 1947. While there he spent many years working as an investigator for LA County. He later moved to Ridgecrest, where he passed away peacefully on December 6, 2021. He leaves behind two sons Jonathan B. Sanford and Richard M. Sanford and many other family and friends...

Dec 4, 2021

Charlotte E. Ostermann, devoted wife, mother and grandmother died on December 4, 2021.  She was 82.   Charlotte was known by many in the Indian Wells Valley as a beloved Kindergarten teacher who had an infectious personality and a calling to serve.  Influenced by her example, some of Charlotte's descendants have also chosen to serve as educators and will continue...

Dec 2, 2021

On December 2, 2021, Troy Michael Braem, 61 of Ridgecrest, Calif., left this world suddenly to join his Heavenly Father.

Mike Braem was born on September 27, 1960 in Olympia, Washington. He was the second son and youngest child of Donald Bell Braem Sr. and Sharon Lee Smith.

A lifelong resident of Ridgecrest, Mike spent...

Nov 29, 2021

James Hugh Milam II, a proud veteran of the Navy, passed away November 29th, 2021 at his home in Ridgecrest, California.

James was born on October 13, 1942 in Oakland, CA to father, James Hugh Milam and mother, Amelia Paredes. Jim also was lucky to have his stepmother Esther Milam in his life. He grew up in...

Nov 29, 2021

Dena H. Bickley, a Ridgecrest CA resident since 1986, passed  away peacefully on November 29, 2021, at the age of 72. Dena was born on July 15, 1949, in Wytheville, Virginia. She and her brother William "Bill" L. Henley were born to Ethel and Harless  Franklin Henley. The family relocated to Richmond, Virginia, in 1959.  Dena moved to Fredericksburg,...

Nov 29, 2021

Ralph Eugene Martinez Jr, 34 passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2021.

We are devastated by his loss and completely unprepared.

Ralph Jr was born on December 21,1987 to loving parents Ralph Eugene Martinez Sr and Maria Delfina Martinez he immediately

Filled the lives of those around him with joy. Ralph Jr. was...

Nov 28, 2021

Aurora Mangalos Gatchalian was born in the Philippines on April 04, 1930 and passed away in Ridgecrest, California on November 28, 2021. Service information is listed below.