Local obituaries for Holland & Lyons Mortuary

Oct 26, 2024

Robert Walter Turner passed away October 26, 2024.

Oct 26, 2024

Cecilia Sherlyn Toussaint, 15 of Trona, CA died October 26, 2024 in Ridgecrest, CA.

She was born on September 28, 2009 in Ridgecrest, CA to Milton L. Toussaint and Karla C. Plaskett.

Oct 24, 2024

Long-time Indian Wells Valley resident, Irene Dodson, died peacefully on October 24, 2024.  She was 99.  Irene was born on July 13, 1925, in Seminole, PA to Joseph and Louisa Stepulla.  After WWII, she moved to southern California and was employed as a civilian on the Navy base at China Lake.  There, she met Frederick Dodson who was an...

Oct 19, 2024

The family of Gary Dennis Johnson has gathered in heart and spirit to celebrate his life. Gary was born in Bakersfield, California on July 6, 1982 to Michele Seay and Gary Johnson. From the moment he was born, he captured a special place in his entire family's heart. He loved so many things besides his family – cats, dogs,...

Oct 14, 2024

John Dennis Johnson was born on February 12th, 1936 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Joseph and Hilma Johnson. He passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024 in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended Kansas State University and obtained a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering before moving to Ridgecrest, California in 1979. John worked as an Aerospace Engineer with Naval Air Weapons...

Oct 5, 2024

Claudia Frederique Sound passed away on October 5, 2024.  She was born to Gerard Frederic and Berthe Jeanne Martinet (known to family and friends as "Manet") on February 10, 1931 in Marrakesh, French Morocco.  Her father was a judge for the French administration, and Claudia, her mother, and her sisters would return to France every summer to stay with...

Oct 4, 2024

Noelle Adelaide Rose (Baxter) (Williams) ascended October 4, 2024, age 81, from a stroke after living with Alzheimer's for several years.

Noelle Rose was born January 19, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to parents Eric George Rose and Adelaide Youngerman Rose. She had an older brother, Allen, and a younger sister, Janice.

Noelle is survived by...

Sep 29, 2024

Sidney Busch, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on December 24, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, to Fredrick and Jeanette Busch, Sidney lived a life marked by unwavering dedication, service, and love. After serving honorably in the Air Force, Sidney embarked on a distinguished career as...

Sep 28, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, and nana, Erminia "Minnie" T. Valadez, who left us on September 28, 2024.

Minnie was married for 54 years to her devoted husband Miguel Valadez and had three beautiful children, Clarissa Irene Valadez, Sylvia Vicchini and the late Michael Steven Valadez....

Sep 23, 2024

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many.

John moved to Ridgecrest at the age of 10 years old. He was a true "Desert Rat". He lived his life "Old School", because in his words "there is no other way".

From riding his horse to Inyokern school every day until his passing. He wouldn't have...

Sep 23, 2024

Longtime Ridgecrest resident, Patricia (Pat) Lillian Perkins, passed away peacefully with family by her side on September 23, 2024. Pat was born on October 21, 1928 to Jefferson Celmer Ross and Margaret Ballantyne, in Los Angeles, CA.

Pat graduated from Los Angeles High School in 1946 and went on to study at Sawyer Business School. At the...

Sep 22, 2024

Robert G Turner Jr , known to most as Bob or Bobby T, was taken  to drum in heaven on September 22nd 2024. Bob passed away in true musician style, at band practice. Bob was a loving husband, dad, and King Pappy to his grandchildren. He was an amazing drummer and our Family rockstar. He always had wise words...

Sep 20, 2024

David Gray Lewallen was born on December 5, 1944 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Rolan and Alta Lewallen. He passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024 in Ridgecrest, California. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Josephine A. Lewallen.

Sep 18, 2024

Pepper Jane Johnson

August 26, 1986 - September 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that we must announce that Pepper Johnson died on September 18, 2024 due to end stage renal failure. Pepper Johnson was born August 26, 1986 in Watsonville, CA. When Pepper was four months old, her family moved to Ridgecrest, CA.  ...

Sep 17, 2024

Heaven gained an angel on September 17, 2024, with the passing of our mother, Delilah Delores Padgett. She went home to be with the Lord and her two children who passed before her. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her loving family. Our hearts are broken, but we find solace in knowing she entered the...

Sep 16, 2024

Verna Curry Obituary

Verna Jane (Shedd) Curry of Winona Lake, Indiana passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake at the age of 93.

She was born on June 19, 1931, in Hubbardston, Massachusetts to Marshall and Alice (Taylor) Shedd, the oldest of five children.  The Shedd...

Sep 16, 2024

Francine Raye Adkins was born on March 8th, 2024 in Chico, California and passed away on September 16th, 2024 in Ridgecrest, California. A more detailed obituary is to follow.

Sep 15, 2024

Jose "Joe" Rogelio Gonzales of Ridgecrest, CA passed away on Sunday, September 15 2024.

Joe was born on February 25, 1971 in Ridgecrest, CA. His family was very important to him. He loved spending time with all the nieces and nephews as well as his great niece and nephew. He enjoyed playing the family tradition games Loteria,...

Sep 12, 2024

Syble R. Cope, 86, of Ridgecrest, CA passed from this life and was born to life eternal on Thursday, September 12, 2024.  She was surrounded by her husband and children in her final earthly moments.

Syble was born on March 21, 1938 to Charlie and Delana Graham in Dustin, OK, and moved to CA when she was...

Sep 12, 2024

Diannia Lee Price was born on March 14, 1945 in Omaha, Nebraska to Edward and Margaret Page. She passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024 in Ridgecrest, California surrounded by her family. She leaves behind a legacy of love as a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. A more detailed obituary and service details will follow at a later date....