Local obituaries for Holland & Lyons Mortuary

Mar 20, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Megan Heather Simmons on March 20, 2025, after a courageous eleven-year battle with bladder cancer. Megan was born on June 19, 1990 in Los Angeles, relocating to Ridgecrest as a beautiful 3-week-old infant. Megan is survived by her loving husband Austin, her daughter Joelle, brothers Danny and Brian, and...

Mar 19, 2025

Charles "Charlie" Frank Smith passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 19, 2025 at 8:30 am surrounded by family in his home in Ridgecrest CA. He was 87. He died of a broken heart as he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Nita, in December 2023.

On February 22, 1938, Charlie began...

Mar 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of Christopher Schultz

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher Schultz. Christopher passed suddenly and unexpectedly on March 17, 2025, at the age of 33. Born and raised in Ridgecrest, California, Chris had a passion for skateboarding, and he dreamed of going big in the music industry. His infectious...

Mar 17, 2025

Barbara Ann Miller (Clay), 83, of Ridgecrest, California, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2025. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family.

Barbara was born on February 28th, 1942, in Roanoke, Virginia, to Henry and Gertrude Clay. She made friends everywhere she went and never failed to make a stranger...

Mar 13, 2025

We are very saddened to announce that David Steven Besnack, also known as CD (Coyote Dave) age 70, of Ridgecrest, passed away unexpectedly at 5:52 pm March 13, 2025 at Riverside Community Hospital of a myocardial infarction during an unsuccessful heart catheterization procedure.

Dave was born on July 30, 1954 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania to Peter and Eleanor...

Mar 5, 2025

Patricia Marie (Tharp) Farris died Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at her Inyokern residence. She was 94.

Pat, as she was better known, was born April 29, 1930, in Blue Eye, Ark. She was the second of seven children born to Cletus Clifford and Edith Mildred (Caudill) Tharp. They were one of many families swept up in the...

Mar 3, 2025

Pamela was born to John and Yvonne Parks on October 16, 1981.She attended school in Trona California, where she excelled in sports and scholastics. Pamela was the first recipient of Trona High School Scholar Athlete Player of the Year Award for the 1997-1998 school year. When she was a Junior, Pamela went on after High School to Cerro Coso...

Feb 27, 2025

Lori Ellen Helm Gross, a long-time resident of Ridgecrest, California, passed away peacefully in her own home on February 27, 2025, with her husband by her side. Lori was born on October 2, 1957, in Long Beach, California. At a young age, her family relocated to Ridgecrest, where she was raised.

Following her high school graduation, Lori...

Feb 26, 2025

Desiree Michelle Zurn was born on June 17th, 1986, in Ridgecrest, California. Sadly, we lost our angel as she returned to her eternal home on February 26th, 2025; she was only 38 years old.

Desi was a shining light of love and hope in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She was...

Feb 23, 2025

John D. Puppel Jr.

1942 – 2025

John D. Puppel Jr., 82, of Ridgecrest, CA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025, with his family by his side. John is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Jum; his son Anives (Lek); his daughters Siriporn...

Feb 21, 2025

"One Good Lookin S.O.B.!"

Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Ludell, his Brother Gene, his Sisters Brenda and Joy, his Grandson Brett, and the love of his life, Louise. A U. S. Navy Veteran, Retired Federal Firefighter, devoted Husband and Father, aka Dew, Dad, Papa, Old Papa, and Hero.

Ben raised...

Feb 17, 2025

Eleanor Winnemore

March 7, 1925 – February 17, 2025

Eleanor Winnemore, a long time Ridgecrest resident, passed away peacefully in her own home, in the presence of loving family, on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was eighteen days shy of her 100th birthday.

Born in Galt, California, to Charles and Vivian Genasci, Eleanor...

Feb 13, 2025

Harold Clyde Elbrecht passed away February 13, 2025 at the age of 56.

Clyde, as most knew him was born to Harmon Eugene and Adela Theresa Elbrecht; May of 1968 in Torrance California

At the age of 6, Clyde and his siblings were suddenly orphaned and split up amongst family members after both of their...

Feb 12, 2025

Kenneth A. Lenzen peacefully passed away at High Desert Haven on February 12, 2025.

He will be deeply missed by his loving family.

Nearly four years ago, he relocated to Ridgecrest, California, to be closer to his daughter, Kristi Lenzen, who lovingly cared for his daily needs as his health declined.

Kenneth was...

Feb 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt remembrance that we announce the passing of Eddie Valerio, who died peacefully at the age of 102 on February 12, 2025, at his residence.

Eddie was born on September 25, 1922, in Denver, Colorado, and grew up in a time when resilience and service to others were deeply valued. A...

Feb 10, 2025

Barry Dalton Show passed into eternal life at his home in Ridgecrest, CA on Monday, February 10, 2025.

Barry was born on June 17, 1942, raised in Farmington, PA, and attended Uniontown Joint Senior High School in Uniontown, PA.

Barry joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 in 1959. He worked as a...

Feb 7, 2025

Clifford WIlliam DeGraw was born on September 11, 1936 in Sharon, Connecticut. He was born to Clifford and Marjorie DeGraw. He was passed away peacefully February 7, 2025.

There will be services at HK Holland Memorial Chapel on Tuesday February 18, 2025 at 12PM with a visitation being held prior from 11AM-12:00 PM. A burial and military...

Feb 6, 2025

June 1959 - February 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Godfrey. Mark Alan Godfrey, 65 years young, and longtime resident of Ridgecrest, CA left us to be with his Savior on February 6, 2025. Mark was the youngest of 6 boys born to Marv and Dorthy Godfrey. Mark was preceded...

Jan 29, 2025

Florence Barglowski passed away on January 29, 2025, in Ridgecrest, California. She was born on July 19, 1927, in Sayreville, New Jersey to Catherine (Lis) and Benjamin Stelmaszek. She is preceded in death by her husband Leo, her parents, Cecilia Koflanovich (sister) and brother Alfred Stelmaszek. Florence is survived by her children Michelle (Patrick) Treleven, Mark (Stephanie) Barglowski, Jan...

Jan 28, 2025

Paul Joseph Kelly passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Paul was born on Feb 24, 1935, to James and Margaret Kelly in Dunmore, PA.  He graduated from St Paul High School in 1953.  He joined the Army and served from 1955-1957 and in the reserves until 1962.

He attended Penn State University and graduated from Fairleigh Dickenson...