Jerilyn Ann Johnson was welcomed into God’s arms on Monday May 28, 2018. She was 73 years old. A longtime Ridgecrest resident, she will be remembered as an outgoing and caring woman who truly enjoyed nothing greater than being in the company of family and friends and whose laughter and smile would light up a room.Throughout her life, her love touched so many hearts as a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, [...]
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Jerilyn Ann Johnson, April 16, 1945-May 28, 2018
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Gregory Charles Hill
On June 2, 2018, Gregory Charles Hill left this world comfortably, at home, while being held by his family and listening to his favorite Santana music.Gregory was born April 30, 1954, in Los Angeles, CA to Charles Albert and Margaret Grace Hill. His older sister Glenda Gaye (Iannolo) and younger sister Crystal Sue (Narramore) had a special relationship with Greg, creating memories and taking vacations together, even into adulthood. From his [...]
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Barbara Jo (Britt) Heide
Barbara Jo (Britt) Heide, 59, passed away on May 6, 2018. She was residing in Laughlin, Nevada at the time of her passing. At this time, the cause of death is unknown and is under investigation.Barbara was born on January 1, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Marrley Raymond Britt and Maurenice (Taylor) Britt. Most of her growing up years were spent living in Ridgecrest and Trona, California. Barbara attended Trona School District and [...]
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Jack L. Kavanagh
Jack L. Kavanagh, 82, of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, MO following a very brief illness. He was born May 16, 1936 in Keokuk, IA, to Dayle and Irma Rockenbach Kavanagh. He married Marla Collier on October 5, 1958 in Keokuk. His loving wife of 53 years preceded him in death on October 26, 2008. Jack retired after a combined 45 years in the U.S. Navy, [...]
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Mario "Butch" D'Amico
Our beloved Mario "Butch" D’Amico succumbed to brain cancer and passed peacefully, under excellent Hospice care, in his home on April 26th. He shined his loving light, shared his heart, made us laugh, made lifetime friends, and blessed so many in his 73 years.Born in Aliquippa, PA, Mario traveled a bit, then served in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division from 1963 to 1966, with an Honorable Discharge and Commendations and Badges. [...]
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Loxie Darlene (Toby) Chesney-Cram
On April 14, 2018, Loxie Darlene (Toby) Chesney-Cram went home to the Lord. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family.Loxie is survived by her current husband Robert Cram, son Joe Chesney, daughter Darlene Chesney, and grandson Joshua Chesney. She was preceded in death by her first husband Joe (Jo-Jo the Clown), mother Alma, and father George.Graveside services to be held at Desert Memorial Park on Saturday, June 9, at 11 a.m. [...]
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Michael G. Blackshaw
Memorial Service for Michael G. "Mike" Blackshaw. 08 April 1966 – 10 May 2018, will be held 16 June 2018, at Christ the King Anglican Church, located at the Immanuel Christian School Chapel, 201 W. Graaf Ave. Ridgecrest, Ca. 93555 at 2pm (1400). In lieu of flowers the family requests that you please bring your favorite dish or snack and stories/memories about Mike to share at the reception following the service.Born in Glendale on April 8, 1966, he was [...]
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Kathleen Ernie Scarbrough Armstrong
Kathy Armstrong of Ridgecrest died on Monday, June 4, 2018. She was 92 years old. Born December 2, 1925, in Marietta, Oklahoma, she had lived in Ridgecrest since 1954. Kathy was preceded in death by her beloved husband Kenneth Armstrong.Kathy was born in Marietta, where she lived until the age of 16. Her father was in the Army Corps of Engineers building Air Force Bases. They were moving to Texas when the war broke out and during the next few years lived in three different Texas [...]
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James Lee Cronkhite
James Lee Cronkhite, age 84, died at Ridgecrest Community Hospital in Ridgecrest, California, on June 10, 2018. The cause was Heart Failure.Born July 29, 1933, in Indiana. He always loved a journey and his desires and Military career took him to 100 countries before settling in Ridgecrest, California.After his Military career as a decorated Veteran, he went on to retire from Northrop Grumman and most recently, retired as a renowned friendly Wal-Mart greeter. [...]
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Betty J. Blackmon
Betty J. Blackmon passed away on March 16, 2018, at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital from complications of pneumonia. She was 85. A Celebration of Her Life will be held Saturday, June 16, 2018, 11 a.m., in the Chapel at Holland Lyons Mortuary, 216 S. Norma St., Ridgecrest, CA.She is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Blackmon Collins of Ridgecrest and Dorene Mollenhauer of Beaverton, OR, by four grandchildren, Michael Warner of LaVerne, CA., Jeffrey Mollenhauer of Morgan Hill, CA, [...]
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Markam Fuller Stenger
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our father Markam Fuller Stenger, 75, of Orlando, Florida on May 1, 2018. He was born in Placerville, California on January 17, 1943 to Viola and Leonard Stenger. He grew up in Grass Valley, California where he met and married Andrea Stoll in 1960, later divorcing in 1980.He enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1960 and served as an Electricians Mate on the submarine USS Pickerel (SS-524) until his honorable separation in 1964 as an E-5. [...]
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William Thomas Doremus
William "Bill" Doremus, age 81, passed away at Ridgecrest Community Hospital on June 11, 2018, having suffered a stroke a few days earlier.Bill was born August 10, 1936 in Chattanooga Tennessee. He enlisted in the US Navy 7 days after his 18th birthday. Bill served his country with distinction for 20 years advancing from Seaman Recruit to Senior Chief Petty Officer. During his service he received numerous awards and decorations including 2 Vietnam Service Medals, Vietnam Campaign [...]
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Bernard Jay Winterly
Bernard Jay Winterly (B. Jay) passed away with his family by his side June 14, 2018 due to medical complications at the age of 67.Jay was born May 31, 1951 in Patuxent River, Maryland to Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Joseph Winterly, the third child in the their family of five boys. As a Navy family the Winterlys moved around the country with their last duty station being at China Lake in 1957. Jay and his family lived on the base util they moved into the home [...]
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Ann Elizabeth Wilson
After a long hard fought battle with Ovarian Cancer, Ann Elizabeth Wilson peacefully left this world to join the LORD on June 21, 2018 at the age of 64. She was under excellent care at Ridgecrest Regional hospital where she had worked as an ICU Registered Nurse for many years. The family would like to express extreme heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Paul Stemmer, his office and staff, and all the RNs, LVNs, CNAs, Phlebotomists, Respiratory Therapists and other hospital staff that cared [...]
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Don Leroy Winter
Don Leroy Winter was born to Leroy Winter & Mary Adelaide Brashfield in Selma, AL., on August 15, 1937. His father died when he was 17 months old; shortly after they moved to Missouri to live with family. In 1943, his mother married Harry Shelton; they moved to Hartville, MO., where he grew up. After high school, he went to work for Kraft Foods CO. in Springfield, MO. He attended S.W. Missouri State and then transferred to the University of Missouri in Columbia where he [...]
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Anna Marie Benson
Anna Marie (Stogsdill) Benson was born in St. Louis, MO on December 22, 1929. Anna Marie died peacefully on January 27, 2018. Her parents were James Wesley and Anna Augusta Stogsdill.From St. Louis the family moved to Rolla, MO where she grew up with three brothers and two sisters. In 1949 Anna met and married Clark H. Benson, a promising engineering student of the Rolla School of Mines. In 1950 their first son, Richard Louis was born. Clark was hired by [...]
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Larry “Double A” Aanderud
TMC Larry "Double A" Aanderud USN (Ret.) EOD took his final dive 24 June 2018. Born on 20 April 1943 in Jamestown ND, he spent his summers being a Lifeguard, where he developed his love for the water. He joined the US Navy in 13 Sept 1961 as a Torpedoman’s Mate, but realized early on that he wanted to spend more time in the water. In April 1966 he joined Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). With almost 22 years of [...]
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Serafin Telles Jr.
Serafin Telles, Jr. passed away, with family and loved ones by his side, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, due to medical complications. He was 74 years old.Serafin was known as "Junior" by his family and those that grew up with him, "dad" by his sons Randy and Michael, "TOP" by the hundreds of Green Berets that he had the privilege to lead, and "First Sergeant TAS, United States Special Forces Green Beret", by the country he had the privilege to serve. [...]
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Helen Davis
Helen Davis passed away in Ridgecrest at age 99. She lived independently until age 97. Born in Duluth, MN, she was a 1937 Duluth Central High School graduate, and graduate of the Duluth Business School. Always quick to express her opinions on the news of the day, she enjoyed life-long learning, traveling, cooking, baking, sewing, knitting, crocheting, gardening and volunteering with Duluth Northwood Children’s Services sewing, mending, and tailoring [...]
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Charles Humphreys
On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, Charles Humphreys passed away after a short battle with cancer. He was 87 years old.Charles was born in Tiffin, Ohio, to Theta and Claude Humphreys. He moved to California 1942 and lived in the Los Angeles area, where he was in a few films as a tap dancer and was also in the "Song of the Open Road" with Jane Powell, as a featured extra.In 1948, he went to Eugene, Oregon to attend the University of [...]
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