OBITUARIES
Kristin Lynn Salwasser
Apr 28, 2021
Kristin L . Salwasser Born April of 1973 Died April of 2 0 21 She passed away due to complications with b reast ca nc er . Here with her during her final mome nts were her loving husband Robert Salwasser, her son Michael and daughter Terri along with...
Martha Jane Whisman
Apr 28, 2021
A long-time local resident Martha Jane Whisman passed away peacefully April 28, 2021 at the Ridgecrest home of her daughter Sheila L. Williams at the age of 80.
Marth was born April 3, 1941 in Bakersfield, California to William F. Kyner and Odean P. "Pat" Kyner (Thomas). She was the oldest of six children.
Martha...
Toni E Ramos
Apr 17, 2021
Toni Ramos (Tomasa), 74, of Ridgecrest Ca. Returned to her heavenly father on Saturday April 17, 2021 in Lancaster Ca.
Toni was born in Santa Monica, Ca. February 6, 1947 to Ruth and Thomas Enriquez. Toni previously lived in Quartz Hill Ca. where she raised her seven children and worked for Rockwell International as an inspector for...
William Lee Willis
Apr 14, 2021
William Lee "Skip" Willis
December 7, 1946 - April 14, 2021
It is with heavy hearts and teary eyes that we announce the peaceful passing of William Lee "Skip" Willis, of natural causes at his residence in Ridgecrest, California, during the early morning hours of April 14, 2021. He was 74.
Bill was...
Bettye M Rivera-Sembach
Apr 12, 2021
Long time resident, Bettye M Rivera-Sembach, 96, died April 12, 2021 at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA.
She was born July 11, 1924 in Vienna, Georgia to George Henderson, Sr and Gertrude Davis.
Betty was well known as a school teacher in our valley for over 32 years.
Bettye Marie Henderson Rivera...
Rebecca Leanne Gerard
Apr 7, 2021
Long time resident of Ridgecrest, Rebecca Leanne (Kirschenman) Gerard passed away at her residence on April 7, 2021.
Rebecca was born in Ridgecrest, April 18, 1973 to Karl Lewis Kirschenman and Deanne Kathleen Spilker.
She is survived by her son: Justin Park of New Jersey, Jordan Park of San Diego, CA, Dakota and Dillion Gerard...
Nick Pokol
Apr 4, 2021
Nicholas "Nick" Pokol was born on August 31, 1964 in Whittier, California and passed away in the afternoon of April 4, 2021 in San Bernardino, California.
Charles Robert Cass
Mar 18, 2021
AFCM Charles "Charlie" Cass (retired) passed away unexpectedly March 18, 2021.
Charlie's life began May 7, 1950, born at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, Ca. Charlie was a "Navy brat" and grew up at many different naval bases. The Navy took the family to; Naval Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) Tustin, Ca, Naval Air Station (NAS) Quonset Point,...
Jack Frederick Latimer
Mar 16, 2021
Jack Latimer, 84 Don't grieve for me for now I'm free. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. Jack Latimer passed away peacefully March 16, 2021 surrounded by family at his home in Inyokern, California. Jack was born November 25, 1936 in Lusk, Wyoming to Howard and Frances Latimer. The family moved to...
Yevonne Boardman
Mar 12, 2021
(Charlotte) YeVonne Boardman of lnyokern Calif. passed away on March 12, 2021 from natural causes. She is survived by her husband Lauriston; three children, Scott, Cindy and Zachary; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
YeVonne was born in Long Beach Calif. on December 18, 1944. When she was three years old, she lived in lnyokern while her...
Diana Kathleen Bond
Mar 10, 2021
Diana Kathleen Bond was born on October 28, 1964 in Santa Maria, California. She passed away in her home on March 10, 2021.
Joseph Oran Crom
Mar 9, 2021
Joseph O. (MIKE) Crom, born in 1937 and passed away on 9 March 2021.
Born in Bakersfield, CA, Mike was a longtime Ridgecrest resident, graduating from Burroughs High School in 1955.  He immediately enlisted in the United States Air Force, spending most of his enlistment with the 20 th Tactical Fighter Wing, at RAF Wethersfield, Essex, England...
Bronson Calloway Zurn
Mar 6, 2021
"Bronson Zurn became an angel last week leaving a massive hole in the hearts of his family and friends. He was born on November 4, 1989 in Ridgecrest CA, a perfect son to two imperfect parents, Craig and Lisa. His older sister Ariell (husband Christen), although initially disappointed that a hamster was not brought home from the hospital, learned...
Kathleen Jeske Watson
Mar 5, 2021
Kathy Jeske Watson 1954-2021 Kathy passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 5, 2021, with her husband Greg at her side. She has left behind a legacy of loving warmth and happy memories among all who knew her. Kathleen was born June 11, 1954, to Harold and Marian Jeske in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she was raised. She grew...
Carolyn Ruth Grossardt
Mar 4, 2021
Carolyn Ruth (Waters) Grossardt
Carolyn Ruth (Waters) Grossardt, 73, passed away on March 4th, 2021 after a long illness at home. Born to Ray Edward Waters and Ruby Carolyn Waters on January 22, 1948 in Hardin, Missouri. She spent her younger years in Missouri. In 1957 the family moved to Shafter, California where she attended...
Michael Brett Wade
Mar 3, 2021
Michael Brett Wade joined the Lord and the great cloud of witnesses in the heavens on March 3, 2021 at 12pm. Michael passed away while surrounded by his loving wife and two daughters at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. Michael was 64 years old. Michael is survived by his wife Pattye, their children Victoria and Clint Perry, and Katie and Iseah...
Philip Ross Gill Sr.
Mar 1, 2021
PHILIP ROSS GILL SR.
Philip Ross Gill Sr. passed peacefully from natural causes at his residence in Ridgecrest, CA, during the early morning hours of March 1, 2021. He was 84.
Philip was born December 15, 1936, in Altoona, PA, and was orphaned at a young age, so not much is known about...
Lori Lynn Miller
Mar 1, 2021
Lori Miller went home to Jesus on March 1st, 2021 at the age of 62. She passed away peacefully at home with her children and eldest grandson at her side. Lori was born to John and Shirley Wallace in the City of Orange on July 22nd, 1958. Lori graduated from Troy High School and went on to earn her...
Thomas Francis Canning Iii
Feb 27, 2021
Tom was born in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts to Thomas F. Canning Jr. and Grace Curry Canning and passed away at home in Ridgecrest, California on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Tom was 93 at his death and leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Evelyn. He leave on brother Harry (Jean) Canning of South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Another brother Richard (Betty)...
James Russell Stowe
Feb 25, 2021
James Russell Stowe was born in Birmingham, Alabama on May 19th, 1969 and passed away on February 25, 2021 in Ridgecrest, California. He retired after 21 years in the United States Navy and continued as a Mechanical Engineer on NAWS China Lake for the last 19 years.
