Local obituaries for Holland & Lyons Mortuary

Jul 1, 2025

Jo Anne Schmershall Lish October 1, 1944 – July 1, 2025

Jo Anne Schmershall Lish passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, in Upland, California, at the age of 80.

Born October 1, 1944, in American Falls, Idaho, to Peter and Warda Schmershall, Jo grew up in that same tight-knit town. After high school, she...

Jun 25, 2025

Susan Olson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and quiet strength. Born in Hilo, Hawaii, in 1951, Susan spent her early years surrounded by the beauty of the islands before moving to Modesto, California. It was there that she met the love of her life,...

Jun 23, 2025

Daniel (Dan) Leo Zurn January 17, 1943 – June 23, 2025

Daniel Leo Zurn was born on January 17, 1943 to Bertha and Floyd Zurn in Benson, Minnesota. Dan passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2025 at Riverside Community Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.

Dan moved to Ridgecrest, California with his family in 1957,...

Jun 23, 2025

Glenn McCartney passed away unexpectedly on June 23rd, 2025. He wasted no time in this life and shied away from nothing. He lived in pursuit of his passions and in doing so became an inspiration to many. To the Modern world, he was a former Sailor who found a career he loved, continuing to serve his country as a...

Jun 21, 2025

Thomas 'Tom' Ross McCoy passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, at the age of 95. Tom was Born on May 31, 1930, in Ottawa, Illinois and was the first of five children born to Ross and Ruby McCoy. Tom served his country with honor as a U.S. Marine from 1951 to 1954 in the Korean War, including a...

Jun 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Joseph Hudson August 27, 1933 – June 20, 2025

Joseph Hudson passed away on June 20, 2025, at the age of 91. He was a hardworking man, a loving husband, father and grandfather. Joe was born in Galena, Kansas and later settled in Trona, California. After serving in the U.S. Armed Forces from...

Jun 19, 2025

Jack Elwin Godett passed away June 19 at his home in Ridgecrest at the age of 94. Jack was born February 15, 1931 to John and Francis Godett in Los Angeles, California. He moved with his family to China Lake in 1945 and graduated from Burroughs High School in 1949. After graduation from high school Jack worked at the...

Jun 15, 2025

We will be laying my aunt Alexis to rest on Saturday, August 16th at 2:00 PM at Holland & Lyons Mortuary in Ridgecrest, CA. We invite all who knew and loved her to join us in honoring her life — her laughter, her deep love for Charlotte and Weston,                                    and the beautiful memories she gave us.

Thank...

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...