Local obituaries for Holland & Lyons Mortuary

Jun 15, 2025

Our beloved father, "Mac" Jesse Wayne McAllester, 93, of Ridgecrest, CA, went to be with the Lord on June 15, 2025. He was born on March 11, 1932, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Lonnie and Georgianne McAllester. He proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guards from 1950 to 1953, achieving the rank of Boatswain Mate Third Class. He then...

Jun 11, 2025

Kenneth Owen Bryant December 27, 1930 – June 11, 2025

Kenneth Owen Bryant, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and servant of God, returned to the Lord on June 11, 2025, at the age of 94. Born in Bakersfield, California, Kenneth moved with his family to Ridgecrest, where he graduated from Burroughs High School in 1948.

While...

Jun 7, 2025

Longtime Trona resident, Harry William Minor, 81, died June 7, 2025 at his residence.

He was born June 11, 1943 in Morgantown, West Virginia to William J Minor and Betty J. Ganoe

A Memorial Service with Air Force Honors will be held Friday, June 20, 2025 - 10:00am at the

H.K. Holland Memorial...

Jun 7, 2025

Virjean Mary "Jeannie" Miller, 84, passed away peacefully in her home in Ridgecrest, California on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Jeannie was born on January 29, 1941 to parents Harry George Bennett and Grace Bennett in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, the third of four daughters. Her family moved to Ridgecrest in 1951 where she would reside the rest of her life. After...

Jun 5, 2025

Gregory Allen Vernon Ph.D. Mr. Vernon passed away peacefully at home on Thursday June 5th 2025 of cancer. An avid scholar, earning two Ph.D. degrees. Physics and chemistry.

Highly regarded by his colleagues for his scientific Achievements at China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station. Earning a silver medal award from the United States Navy For 25 years...

Jun 4, 2025

In loving memory of John G. Turner Jr. Who passed suddenly on June 4 th 2025. John was born in Red Mountain California to John G. Turner Sr. and Evelyn Eudora Turner (Bird) on April 20 th 1940. John went to grade school in Johannesburg California he also attended high school in Randsburg California where he gained many life...

Jun 3, 2025

John Joseph Makowski went home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 3rd, 2025. He was 67 years old. John was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and he enjoyed multiple activities in the community. He was an active member of Toastmasters international and part the local bowling league. John was a faithful soldier of The Salvation...

May 29, 2025

Charles Frederickson, 90, of Sewell, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Charles Frederickson – Making a Difference

Charles Leon Frederickson was born 17 March 1935 in Cuba Missouri to Andrew Charles Frederickson & Olga Arlene Branson Frederickson. He attended several grade schools in Decatur Illinois, Cuba Missouri, St. Louis Missouri and...

May 29, 2025

"Herman R. De Guzman of Ridgecrest, CA passed away on May 29, 2025 at the age of 77. Herman was born in Cavite City, Philippines to Felisa and Rosauro De Guzman Sr. He was predeceased by his brothers Rosalio, Rosalito, Rossel, and his son Jonathan. He is survived by his wife Teresita; daughters Melissa and Angeli; sons-in-law James and...

May 25, 2025

Longtime Ridgecrest resident, Robert "Bob" H. Kirchmeier Jr. passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, at the age of 80.  Bob was born June 17, 1944 to Robert Harold Sr. and Mary Nadine Kirchmeier in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He moved with his family to Ridgecrest when he was only two years old.

After graduating from Burroughs High...

May 25, 2025

Odessa Newman-Staples: A Life of Service and Love

Odessa Newman-Staples, a fierce champion for her community and a matriarch who led with love, passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 84. Born Odessa Romell Williams on July 8, 1940, in Chester, Pennsylvania, her indomitable spirit shaped a life dedicated to others.

May 20, 2025

Our beautiful and vivacious "Aunt Claire" Reymore-Goodell decided it was her season where life here on earth had been fulfilled and the time had come for a grand reunion in Heaven with her family, friends and her beloved pets that preceded her.  That day was Tuesday,  May 20th, 2025. If you were fortunate enough to know her or have...

May 20, 2025

Eugene Bowhay peacefully passed away May 20, 2025 in his home.

He was born December 27, 1946 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was a dedicated husband and father and served his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam war from 1966-1970,1970-1974 with 2 Honorable discharges.

He  recently passed away after several years long battle with...

May 20, 2025

Joseph Vincent Yawman IV was born in New York to Joseph and Marie Yawman. He passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025 in Ridgecrest, California. He will be remembered for his dedication and volunteerism to many local organizations such as Knights of Columbus, The Ridgecrest ELKS Lodge and St Ann Catholic Church. You could always count on him for...

May 19, 2025

Ronald Rae Clodt passed away peacefully with his children by his side on May 19, 2025 after a difficult battle following a severe back injury. He was 88 years old. He came into the world on April 6, 1937 in Lane, South Dakota, the 7th of 9 children born to Erich and Mildred Clodt. The family moved to Anaheim,...

May 17, 2025

Albert Michael Zidek was born July 21, 1935, in Lyndora, Pennsylvania to Martin and Anna Zidek. Albert passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Ridgecrest, CA. He was 89. After High School in Lyndora, he joined the US Navy on 21 July 1954 as an E1, Seaman Recruit, later...

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