Monthly Archives: August 2023

Nicki (Weidenbenner) Johnson — Class of 1966

 Nicki’s daughter, Terisa Johnson Harju left the following message on Facebook: 

It is with a heavy heart but also with many happy memories that we announce the passing of my mom Nicki. She passed on Saturday August 26th after having the rare opportunity to say goodbye to most of her friends and family. She asks that everyone “look for the glimmers” (reference on her fb page). She also asked in lieu of flowers, that donations be sent to the Ridgecrest Veterans Advisory Council via Carol Coy or the Ridgecrest Animal Shelter via Mary Sage.

There will be a celebration of her life in October, (most likely the 2nd or 3rd weekend). The place, date and time will be announced.

Rod Russell — Class of 1973

Rod Russell lost his battle with Lymphoma and passed away on May 7, 2023. There will be a Celebration of Life on Sept 30th at 4:00 @ the Trona Elks Lodge.

Rod was the son of Ira Russell, class of 1951 and Gwen (Knowles) Russell, class of 1953. Rod had one brother, Ira class of 1982, and two sisters, Theresa (Russell) Maloney, class of 1976 and Michelle (Russell) Ball, class of 1978.

The photo is from the 1968 yearbook.

Linda (DeYoung) Bishop — Class of 1958

Linda DeYoung Bishop Class of 1958 — passed away Friday, August 25th in McDonough, Georgia. Services are Wednesday, August 30.

Linda was an only child, but she did have five cousins that attended Trona High School: Dorothy DeYoung) Farrah (1932-1992), class of 1950; Carolyn (DeYoung) Morse (1940-2021) class of 1959; John Deyoung, class of 1962; Paula (DeYoung) Wong, class of 1964, and Roberta (DeYoung) Adams, class of 1967.

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