Local obituaries for Holland & Lyons Mortuary

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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.

Feb 23, 2021

Beloved daughter, sister, and friend to many, Salina Marie Eldridge passed away in a car accident on February 23rd of 2021. She was born in Ridgecrest CA August 8th 1999. Salina was an alumnus of Trona High School class of 2017. She continued her education through Cerro Coso Community College and graduated with an Associates degree in Human Resources....

Feb 22, 2021

Carol Jean Meade was born June 13, 1960 she passed away at her home on February 22, 2021.

Feb 22, 2021

Wallace George Fletcher (Wally), to his friends passed away at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital February 22, 2021.  He was 84.

He was born on July 13, 1936 to Jouett Fletcher and Mae (Claunch) Fletcher in Wilburton, Oklahoma. Wally was a long time resident of Ridgecrest since 1964.

He was a hardworking man who loved his job...

Feb 17, 2021

Betty had been a long time resident of Inyokern, CA She was loved by her children Rodney Doty and his wife Barbara, Marlene Waddelow and her husband Fred and Daughters-in-law Elizabeth Doty and Wendy Doty. Grandma to 8 grandchildren. Great Grandma & Nana to 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandson. Betty will be re-united in Heaven with her...