Robert Pruett Jr. (Bob) was born August 14, 1939, to Robert Sr. and Pearl Pruett in West Hollywood, CA. He left this life on May 22, 2024, to live with his Lord and Savior.

John Irving Quinlen, a devoted family man, respected judge, and lover of the great outdoors, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on May 9, 2024. Born on August 22, 1939, in Brainerd, Minnesota, John lived a life marked by integrity, service, and a deep appreciation fo…

Lynda (Elder) Stevenson died peacefully at Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, OR. She was born to Larry and Ruth Elder in Hollywood, CA. She had a younger sister, Cheryl. Lynda was a scholar and excelled in school. She was awarded an AFS scholarship in 1958 and she was assigned to one…

A good man left this world, and his loved ones, on the 15th of March 2024. Paul Roger Lane built a humble life and a good home with his wife Marilyn here in Ridgecrest, and by all accounts was a quiet soft-spoken man. They enjoyed traveling, their children, hunting, fishing, playing cards, a…

Betty Elaine Mather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Her son, Randy, was rubbing her feet when she passed, which was a Sunday afternoon tradition of more than 10 years. She was 96 years old. Betty's journey began on August 6th, 1927, in Bloo…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Anthoney Cane, a beloved son, a cherished brother, devoted father, and a friend to all whose lives he touched. Daniel left this world too soon on March 29th 2024, due to a vehicle accident on Highway 395, leaving behind a legacy …

Linda ended her earthly journey on April 10th on her way to Fredericksburg, Texas, to check off one of the items on her Bucket List, to witness a total eclipse. She suffered a heart attack in route and died in Big Spring, Texas.

Daniel Anthony Goss, 84, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, NM. He was born on June 1, 1939 to his parents James Earl and Rose (Reimer) Goss Sr in Houston, Texas.

Connie “Conchita” Soto, known lovingly by her family as Nena, passed quietly away on February 11, 2024, after spending almost 100 years on this Earth. Connie was a wonderful wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, and all-around beautiful person. She made sure during these 100 year…

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Aaron Michael Dibble, age 34, on March 21, 2024 at his home in Ridgecrest. Aaron was born on April 26th, 1989, to loving parents Mike and Debbie Dibble in Ridgecrest, CA, where he resided most of his life.

Cindy Lou Poliska, age 70, was called home on Wednesday April 10, 2024. She was born on June 3, 1953, in Wyandotte Michigan to Robert Darling and Elsie Darling Garrison. She was married to Troy Hammer of Washington, Utah on November 20, 2023.

Longtime Ridgecrest resident Mr. Ernest David Loscar passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his home. He was 96.

Charles Cecil Combs of Aztec, New Mexico passed away at the age of 71 on April 1, 2024, in his hometown. Born on August 25, 1952, in Clayton, New Mexico to Thomas Vernard Combs and Lela Alice Hauser.

Mrs. Joanne Standard passed away peacefully in her Inyokern home March 30, 2024. She was 95.

Oscar Felsen peacefully slipped away from his loving family in Ridgecrest, CA, on March 7th 2024.

Maria Antonia Desmond, Tonita, Mari, passed from this life on the evening of February 21, 2024 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving family and blessed by the prayers and blessings of her community.

Craig Stump was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the son of Dr. Robert Byron and Mary Golden (Griffith) Stump. Since his father was a doctor and his mother a nurse, it was no surprise to those who knew him that be became a Mechanical Engineer. Craig always followed his own path, however jovial an…

On March 9th, 2024, James “Jim” Goulet, 82, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord.

Longtime Ridgecrest resident Bill Maddux died Tuesday, March 26th at home surrounded by family, after a long illness.

Rev. Marino S. Melsted, 89, of Sioux Falls, SD passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Good Samaritan Luther Manor in Sioux Falls, SD.

Phyllis Glass passed peacefully in to the next world February 25 2024 at her home.

Rodger Alan Baker, 59, of Ridgecrest Ca., passed away on March 14, 2024. His loss was completely unexpected, and his family is profoundly saddened.

On Tuesday evening, March 12, 2024, Jonathan “Jon” Christian Goebel went to be with the Lord Jesus through complications arising while undergoing heart surgery at Loma Linda Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA. Jon was 75 years old. He was a resident of Ridgecrest, CA at the time of his passing.

Thomas Robert Boyd (Tom), Christian, beloved Husband, Father, Papa, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, died peacefully surrounded by family, Saturday 10 February 2024 after a battle with cancer.

Michael Charlon was born to Edwin and Dolores Charlon of Ridgecrest, Calif., and sadly left us on December 20 2023.

Ned Kartchner grew up in Carlsbad, NM where he spent his time playing in the desert. He played varsity football for 3 years in high school and entered the science fair.

Bettye Jane Stout was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, September 10, 1925, to parents Samuel Rodman Stout and Ruth Hyatt Stout. She had one sister, Joan Miller, who predeceased her.

Ridgecrest lost one of its long-time beloved residents with the passing of Korean War Veteran Hale C. Morgan, affectionately known as Chuck, on February 20, 2024. Born on August 28, 1927, in Calico Rock, Arkansas to Nancy Jennings and Joe Morgan, Chuck was a true son of Ridgecrest arriving h…

Longtime resident Maryann McJunkin, 88, died February 22, 2024 at Bella Sera.

Judith Susan (Miller) Gill passed away on February 10, 2024, in Ridgecrest, CA, following a long illness. She was 84.

Becky Kunz passed away on January 17, 2024, from natural causes, at 75. She was born on November 10, 1948, in Olla, Louisiana and attended high school at Savanna High in Anaheim, California. Having grown up during the 60’s and Beatlemania, Becky loved music and was a self-proclaimed ‘flower …

Mellissa Sue Thatcher, age 41, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023. She was a loving mother, sister, daughter, and friend. No services are planned at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Marion “Frank” Pickett passed in peace on January 23, 2024 in Bakersfield, CA.

Rosemarie G. Davis passed on January 23, 2024. She move here with her family in 1949 after surviving Pearl Harbor at the age of 4.

With very heavy hearts, the Powers family would like to announce the passing of the patriarch of the family, John William Powers.

Joanne Smiley Latimer (nee Wietting), passed away at age 80 on December 15th, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born August 29th, 1943 in Plainfield, IL and graduated from Plainfield High School in the class of 1961.

Linda Klabunde, age 78, passed away in the Ridgecrest Regional Hospital on December 4, 2023 due to complications with cancer.

Frances De Rosa passed away peacefully at her home on 22 January 2024 with her family by her side. Her wish was to go home to God. Frances was born October 3, 1935 to John and Antonia Pochmursky in New York City, New York. She was of Ukrainian descent. After attending grammar school, she att…

A wonderful and loving man now an amazing and eternal soul known as James Wilson Kincheloe outlived his body and left this realm on the 14th of Jan 2024 in Ridgecrest California. He was blessed into this world on September 28th, 1934, in Lavene, Missouri and is survived by his wife of 71 yea…

William (Buster) J. Pinion passed away peacefully at his home in Cottonwood, Arizona, on December 3, 2023.

Cliff, Charles Clifford Paine Jr., 73, of Cobb, California entered into God’s kingdom on November 17, 2023. He was born February 28, 1950, to Charles Sr. and Estela Paine.

Twila Dawn Sampson passed away December 30, 2023 at Bella Sierra Nursing Home at the remarkable age of 101. She was born September 1, 1922 in Butler, Pa., to Otis and Blanche Wolcott.

Bernard Joseph Szczypiorski Sr. died on January 13, 2024, at his home, in Ridgecrest California. He was 86.

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Esther Mavis Johnson (Gilbertson), born on January 31, 1934, in Williston, North Dakota, passed away on December 30, 2023, in Fort Collins, Colorado, surrounded by her beloved children.

Over the past 65 years, John Thomas Conway had the honor of serving in the United States Navy before working at Brookhaven National Laboratory and Grumman Aircraft that was working on the first space missions. He then moved to China Lake with his wife Shirley Conaway and family where in his …

Claudia Lynne Morrison went home to her Lord and Savior on December 31st, 2023. She was born to Marshal & June Farquhar on February 15th, 1948. She was born and raised in Trona, CA & graduated from Trona High School in 1966. She met her husband Terry Morrison in 1967 & they marri…

John Paul Williams passed away from an unexpected illness on November 17, 2023.

Matthew "Kyle" Cliborne went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Oct 31st, 2023. 

Kenneth Wayne Reed passed away in Ridgecrest, California on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. He was born Wednesday, June 12, 1963 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in VA. He was a resident of Ridgecrest, CA since August 1969, a 1981 graduate of BHS, graduate of UTI for HVAC in 1982 and was working f…

Nita Faye Gordon Smith went to be with her Lord on December 6, 2023 at 9:22 pm surrounded by family in her home in Ridgecrest CA. She was 81. She had very recently been diagnosed with an aggressive lymphoma of the brain after having successfully beaten lymphoma in 2016.

Norman Raymond Carroll Jr. was born on October 25, 1942 in West Warwick, Rhode Island, and passed away on November 25, 2023 in Henderson, Nevada.

Bettye Jean (nee Moore) Ezeike, 68, of Lusby, MD and formerly of Ridgecrest, CA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on December 6, 2023.