OBITUARIES
Patrick David Adams Jr
Jun 20, 2026
Patrick David Adams, Jr of Hot Springs, AR, succumbed from hereditary colon cancer on June 20, 2026. He was 53 years old.
Patrick was born on September 30,1972 at the Naval Dispensary, China Lake, CA. He grew up in Ridgecrest, attending the local schools and graduated from Burrough High School in 1990. Pat was an avid bowler and his love for...
Flint William Jacobs
Jun 19, 2026
Flint William Jacobs, 84, of Ridgecrest, California, passed away on June 19, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Jacobs, wife Debra Jacobs, brother Ellis Jacobs, and son Stephen Jacobs. He is survived by Elizabeth Schlick and Rachel Schlick, daughters; Erick and Lisa Jacobs, son and daughter-in-law; Teddy Jacobs, brother; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and Bam...
Robert "Bobby" Lewis Lusher
Jun 17, 2026
Robert Lewis “Bobby” Lusher, 59, of Ridgecrest, California, passed away on June 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Bobby was born on January 16, 1967, in Ridgecrest, California, to Sonny and Polly Lusher. He grew up in the community he loved and graduated from Burroughs High School in 1986. He continued his education, graduating from Cerro Coso Community College...
Howard Arthur Mavis
Jun 16, 2026
Howard Arthur Mavis
1945-2026
Howard peacefully passed on to his heavenly home on June 16, 2026 after a brief illness. He was born 81 years ago in Dyersburg, Tennessee to Howard Henry & Nancy Lee Mavis, 3 days after his father perished in the European theater of World War 2.
After spending his young years in Ohio, Howard moved to California with his...
Janice Louise Puscas
Jun 16, 2026
Janice Louis Puscas, 88, of Ridgecrest, CA died June 16, 2026 in Riverside, CA. She was born to Nicholas Tenbrook and Emma Ihde on Dec 2, 1937 in Hanford, CA. Janice lived in Ridgecrest since 2000. She spent 30 years as a telephone operator. Her husband, Willaim V. Puscas preceded her in death In October of 2005.
Marilyn Louise Wilson
Jun 9, 2026
MARILYN LOUISE WILSON
Marilyn Wilson, 83, passed away on June 9, 2026 from metastasized lung cancer. She was born July 28, 1942, in Tulare, CA, the daughter of Thurman Johnson and Hazel (Johnson) Wright.
Marilyn grew up in the Modesto, CA area and graduated in 1960 from Modesto High.
She was predeceased by her parents and step parents Earl Wright and Ruby Johnson,...
Nick Kleinschmidt Jr.
Jun 9, 2026
Nick Kleinschmidt JR
1951 2026
Nick was an affectionate, dedicated and hardworking husband and father who always put the needs of others ahead of his own. Born in Bozeman, Montana he moved to Ridgecrest, California, where he made his home and was known for his compassionate nature, giving spirit and witty sense of humor. He was always ready to lend a helping...
Mary Joan Piper
Jun 8, 2026
Mary Joan Piper
The family of Mary Piper is deeply saddened to announce her passing on June 8, 2026. Born on March 27, 1933, in the back seat of a Model A, Mary touched the hearts of everyone she met through her laughter, kindness, smiles, and intelligence.
Mary was raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, by her beloved mother, Hannah Dahlstrom, an immigrant...
William "Bill" Thomas Wilson
Jun 8, 2026
William (Bill) Wilson, 86, passed away on June 8, 2026 due to complications of pneumonia following a long battle with dementia. He was born Oct 11, 1939, in Casa Grande, AZ, the son of Thomas Nelson Wilson and Lenora P (Prather) Wilson.
Bill grew up in the Modesto, CA area and served in the U.S. National Guard and then the U.S....
Keith Harvey Sorensen
Jun 7, 2026
Keith H. Sorensen, age 86, passed away on June 7, 2026.
Born in Minnesota, Keith graduated from Albert Lea High School on June 3, 1957. Shortly after graduation, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Navy on June 24, 1957. He completed basic training at Naval Station Great Lakes and served honorably until his discharge on June...
Frank Bruce Neff
Jun 1, 2026
Frank Bruce “Buster” Neff passed away on June 1, 2026 in Ridgecrest, California. Frank was 94 years old, he is, and was loved by so many.
Frank was born January 3rd, 1932 in San Clemente, California to Ester N. and Glenn Ray Neff, both of whom preceded him in death,
Frank had a full 20 year career as a flight engineer in...
Patricia Ann Kulas
May 28, 2026
Patricia Ann Kulas (née Taunton), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Ridgecrest, California, on May 28, 2026, at the age of 78. Her devoted husband of nearly 59 years, Ralph, was by her side.
Born on August 15, 1947, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Patricia lived a life defined by creativity, compassion, faith, and...
Mertie Manda Smith
May 26, 2026
Mertie Manda Smith, née Valentine, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dedicated civil service employee, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, in Ridgecrest, California. Born on January 25, 1924, in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Mertie lived an inspiring life marked by steadfast commitment, service, and a deep devotion to family.
Mertie proudly served her country during World War II as a member...
Geraldine McCullough
May 21, 2026
Geraldine McCullough was born on April 4, 1931, in Portland, Oregon, to Omar B. Willie and Nell Willie, who owned a ranch. Known to family and friends as "Jerry," she loved horses and was a true cowgirl at heart.
Jerry rode in rodeos and barrel-raced her horses. She even participated in cattle drives, where she roped cattle, jumped from her horse,...
Jess Ernesto John Chacon
May 20, 2026
Jess Ernesto John Chaco was born November 27, 1982 in Pueblo, Colorado. He passed away on May 20, 2026 in Ridgecrest, California. A more detailed obituary to follow.
Corinne Elizabeth Maki
May 20, 2026
Corinne Elizabeth Maki passed away in her home on May 20, 2026. Corinne lived with her Partner Nicki Conlan and her daughter Hannah.
Corinne was born September 26, 1978 in Ridgecrest, CA.
Corrine loved life with her four children and recently became a grandma of twins, a little boy and a little girl, about three and a half months ago and was...
Earl Lamar Wicker
May 19, 2026
Earl Lamar Wicker, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 19, 2026, in Ridgecrest, California, surrounded by the love of his family.
Earl was born on January 27, 1939, in Valdosta, Georgia. Throughout his life, he was known for his dedication to God, his community and deep love for his family and friends. He enlisted in the Air Force...
Gordon "Dick" Richard Reymore
May 19, 2026
Gordon “Dick” Richard Reymore entered the wide-open gates of Heaven on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the age of 92. He was born on September 12, 1933 to Clarence and Evalyn Reymore in Onieda, NY. He seemed to enter the world with an immediate sense of how things work…there was nothing that he couldn’t make or fix to perfection!
Dick was...
Lorna Jane Clayson
May 15, 2026
Lorna Jane Clayson died May 15, 2026. She was born the fourth child of Emery Arthur and Clydie Jane Seckinger Clayson on November 17, 1961. Jane grew up surrounded by a large family with parents who encouraged her to develop her faith, talents, and independence. Jane enjoyed reading, watercoloring, hand-made bookbinding, crafting, and British literature and history. She loved learning...
Cheryl Darlene Bernhardi
May 14, 2026
Cheryl and her parents came to China Lake in the early 40s and lived at 402 B. Forrestal. She attended elementary school and middle school, graduation from Burroughs. She attended Bakersfield College where she received her teaching degree. She finished out her career after 30 years. She enjoyed her career immensely.
Cheryl enjoyed traveling with her husband Bruce. If you saw...
