Local obituaries for Holland & Lyons Mortuary

May 11, 2025

On Sunday, May 11th, 2025, Rev. Glenda Smith, our beloved mom, grandma "mom-mom", great-grandma, sister, pastor, and friend, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. It feels especially meaningful that she left us on Mother's Day, a day dedicated to celebrating mothers, because Glenda was the heart and soul of our family.

She was born on...

May 7, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Alisa Navarrete, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, who left this world on May 7, 2025. Alisa's presence was a light to all who knew her, a storyteller with a gift for weaving laughter, wisdom, and warmth into every tale she shared. Her ability to connect with people, making...

May 7, 2025

Denise Gossage of Ridgecrest, CA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 7, 2025 at the age of 62, after a 9 month battle with cancer. Denise was the oldest daughter of 6 children born to Charles and Marlene Tracy.

In 1981 when Denise was 18 years old the family moved to Ridgecrest, California and...

May 7, 2025

May 4, 2025

Retired ADCS Dennis Meehan departed unexpectedly on May 4, 2025. Dennis was a cherished soul, a source of joy and warmth to all who were fortunate enough to know him.

He served 26 dedicated years as an Aviation Machinists Mate in the United States Navy and retired as Senior Chief in 2007. He then worked as a...

May 2, 2025

Long time resident Scott Alan Gorge, 45 , died May 2, 2025 at his residence.

Scott was born October 11, 1979 in Ridgecrest to James W. Gorge, Sr and Vicki S. Semore.

May 2, 2025

Gurney Lindell Hoggard was born in Ahoskie, North Carolina on May 9, 1938 to Garney and Ida Hoggard. He passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025 in Hemet, California. He is survived by his loving wife Frances K. Hoggard.

Visitation will be on Thursday May 22, 2025 from 5PM-8PM at HK Holland Memorial Chapel

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May 2, 2025

Rafaela R. Sidebottom was born on July 08, 1938 in San Antonio Texas to Gilberto Aguirre and Virginia Morales of Texas. Rafaela passed away peacefully in Ridgecrest, California on May 2nd, 2025 and she will be laid to rest at Bakersfield National Cemetery, (Spouse of Veteran,) at a later determined date. Rafaela was survived by her husband of 57...

Apr 29, 2025

Saundra Adell "Sunne" Sutherlen went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 29, 2025, at the age of 77. Born in Oakland, California, Sunne moved with her family from Amarillo, Texas, to Ridgecrest in 1964 later graduating from Burroughs High School in 1965 and going on to earn her BA in Social Science at...

Apr 28, 2025

Vikki was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin but spent her teenage years through college in Arkansas. She then moved to San Clemente, California and started a family in 2002.

Vikki is survived by her wonderful children Olivia and Holden; and her mother and sister. She loved making art and helping animals and is gone way too soon.

Apr 24, 2025

Long time resident Robert Michael Kinstle, Jr,  79, died April 25, 2025 at his Ridgecrest residence.

Robert was born in Ridgecrest February 5, 1946 to Robert Michael Kinstle, Sr and Geraldine Mildred Robbs.

Apr 22, 2025

Joy Lea Godett passed away April 22 at the Ridgecrest Regional Hospital at the age of 89. Joy was born August 23, 1935 to Arvol and Twyla Grace Griffith in Glendale, California. She graduated John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California in 1953 and went on to attend LA City College.

Joy married Jack Godett in 1955...

Apr 14, 2025

William "Dale" Howard was born in Cleaberun, Texas on November 29, 1935 to William and Fay Ola Howard. He passed away peacefully in Ontario, California on April 14, 2025. He is survived by his son Duane G. Howard and Dalene R. Rhodes.

Apr 13, 2025

On Sunday, April 13, the high desert area around Ridgecrest, California, lost some of its glow. Claudia Marie (Dowda) Brown, who brightened the lives of so many people passed from this life.

Claudia was born in Duncan, Oklahoma in January of 1934. Her family migrated to Ridgecrest, CA looking for work when she was 11 years old....

Apr 12, 2025

Alan Keith Maschhoff was born on March 16, 1945 in Chicago, IL and went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 12, 2025 in Ridgecrest, CA.  He was one of 4 children born to Larry & Betty Maschhoff.   Alan was a product of the Sierra Sands School District, attending from kindergarten through High School. From there he...

Apr 11, 2025

Aaron Edward Hammon, age 66, of Ridgecrest, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at his home. Aaron was born on October 22, 1958. Aaron was the son of the late Marion and Toy (Nelson) Hammon.

After graduating from Burroughs High School in 1976, Aaron entered the Navy and served on the USS Mobile LKA11S for many...

Apr 5, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved William Howard (Howie) Tomlinson, 62 of Ridgecrest, CA.  Howie went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after passing away peacefully at his home on April 5, 2025.  Howie was surrounded by many members of his loving family.  Howie was Born on September 18, 1962, in McKinney,...

Apr 3, 2025

James Adams, born on October 31, 1937 passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience and cherished memories. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Penny Adams and his son James M Adams. James is survived by his sister Joann Allan (Steve) and his son Thomas Adams (Jacque). He was a...

Mar 25, 2025

Ronald P. Gotzler (Ron) of Ridgecrest, CA passed away at home on March 25th, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

Ron was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1947. He was the oldest child and son of Charlotte and Paul Noble, big brother to Mickey, Patty and...

Mar 25, 2025

Timothy Michael Byrne was born at Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst, Illinois on October 10th, 1958. However, Timothy never lived in Elmhurst. Tim Byrne mostly grew up in Addison, Illinois. From Kindergarten through 8th grade, Timothy attended St. Paul Lutheran School. Tim enjoyed vacationing in Northern Wisconsin during this time in his life, during summer vacations throughout his adolescence. Tim...