Davetta Langham has reported that her classmate, Marla, passed away in her sleep on March 28, 2019. Memorial services, were held May 28 @ 3 pm. 2361 E 29th St. Oakand, CA 94606
Marla Ann (Larson) Dickson — Class of 1966
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Laurance Andrew Wright — Class of 1966
Sorry to share the news that an old friend, Laurence Wright, passed away a couple of weeks ago [June 12, 2019]. His celebration of life will be held in Ridgecrest at Johns Pizza at 11 am on Saturday the 20th of July. Hope to see old friends and classmates there.
Joe Williams — Class of 1966
David Roy Heter — Class of 1966
It is with a Heavy Heart that we let our friends and Family know that at 6:40pm on Monday April 9, 2018 we sent our Uncle David R. Heter into God’s Arms. David Heter was surrounded by his family and he went peacefully. David Heter had been home on Enloe Hospice care for about 4 weeks. He turned to God’s hands on Saturday morning and finally passed on Monday. David’s daughter Nicole Taber, his brother Duane Heter, his sister in law Trina Teresa Reynoso Heter, his nieces Diana Cole, Debbie Dewitt, Kristen Wacaster, Dar Cole and his Great niece Mara DeWitt were with David Heter in his last Weeks, Days, and hours. We will forever miss and Love David Heter and know he is in Gods Love now.
From Diana Cole on Facebook
Donna Lee (Heter) Cole — Class of 1959
It is with a Heavy Heart we let you all know that Donna L. Cole has passed away at 5 am, November 21, 2017. Donna was surrounded by her girls and her passing was peaceful. We love and miss our Mom but we are glad she is no longer dealing with Dementia, a brain bleed, or a Mass in her brain.
From Donna’s Family.
James Hammond — Class of 1953
James Danford Hammond III was born May 6, 1934, in Los Angeles to James and Bernice Hammond. He grew up in Trona, California, spending the war years in Los Angeles. He was a star athlete in high school, coming from a small school, he played every single sport there was and excelled in them all.
He won a football scholarship to UCLA, however never got to play as the doctor wouldn’t clear him due to back problems. He graduated with a degree in civil engineering. Jim spent 2 years in the Army, and out of 5,000 applicants, tried out for and won a spot on the Army All-Star baseball team and traveled around the country during his service.
Some of his proudest accomplishments included setting a record for underwater swimming when he was in high school, selling the steel for Disneyland back in the 1950s, drilling the footings for the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, learning to fly and owning five airplanes and owning many more yachts and sailboats. Jim was a lifelong boater and exerciser; most people will remember him walking his beautiful Whippet Ladybug around the Island for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Vonda Lee and Lonnie. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Kathryn and his daughter Darrin (Riley), two grandchildren Hadley and Will, his little best friend Precious. We all miss him very much. Services will be planned at a later date.
Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Jim’s family at www.mohavememorial.com. Arrangements were placed in the care of Mohave Memorial Lake Havasu Mortuary and Crematory.
Published in Today’s News Herald from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2019
Mickey Deretta ( Rogers) Brannon — Class of 1966
Mickey Deretta Brannon, 68, of Arkoma, OK passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016 in Rogers, AR. Mickey was born September 27, 1948 in Altus, OK to Wilburn David & Thelma Louise (Richardson) Rogers.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby J. of the home; daughter, Melissa Brannon Bartels & husband John of Bella Vista, AR; sons, Bryan J. Brannon of Fanshawe, OK, mother of grandchildren, Lori Jene Heaton; grandchildren, Masey Rebecca & Kynli Grace Brannon, Kassidy Makenna Brannon Bartels; sister, Neala Montgomery of Vacaville, CA; brother, David Rogers of Kihei, Hawaii; mother, Thelma Lou Rogers of Roland, OK; other relatives, loved ones and friends.
Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, November10, 2016 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Sally McGowen officiating. Interment will follow in Fanshawe Cemetery, Fanshawe, OK.
Carol Elizabeth (Akam) Sorensen — Class of 1953
Mrs. Carol Elizabeth Sorensen, 79, of Ridgecrest passed away on Feb. 24, 2015 at Palmdale Regional Hospital after a battle with cancer. She was a resident of Kern County since 1979.
A memorial service took place on Saturday, March 7, at 1 p.m. at Desert Christian Center, 100 E. Bataan Ave., Ridgecrest, with a celebration of life potluck following at the American Legion. She was cremated.
She was born on Aug. 27, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minn. She was a retired waitress and bartender, and was also part of the American Legion Auxiliary and an Inyokern Senior Citizen Board member and weekly servant. She loved yard-saling, camping, fishing, gardening, Bingo, spending time with family and friends and chatting on the phone with loved ones, whom she called daily.
She is survived by her husband Keith Sorensen, of Ridgecrest; children Sharon Vinson-Flores of Ridgecrest, Martha Kennedy and husband Kory of Ulm, Mont., Linda Spears of Bakersfield, Nancy DeGano of Ridgecrest, David and wife Lori Sorensen of Ridgecrest and Linda and Jony Sorensen of Ridgecrest; siblings Teresa Arkenburg of Rialto, Calif., David Akam of Seattle, Mary “Lulu” Mayfield of Yucaipa, Margaret “Mippy” Rameriz of Rockford, Ill., Diana Gonzales of Calimesa, Calif., and Donald Akam of Ridgecrest; 21 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by son Charles Pounds, parents Frank Fremal Akam and Elizabeth Bernice Akam, and brother Frank Akam.
— Submitted by the family of Carol Elizabeth Sorensen
Judith Ann “Judy” (Bueltmann) Johnson — Class of 1956
Judith Ann “Judy” Johnson (nee Bueltmann) died on April 24, 2019 in Vancouver, WA, at the age of 81 after a valiant fight with Alzheimer’s disease.
Judy was born on November 1, 1938 in St. Louis, MO to Ed and Mary Lou Bueltmann. The family moved to Trona, Ca in 1947. Judy graduated from Trona High School in 1956 and attended Chaffey College in San Bernardino. She met Logan Johnson in Trona and they were soon married in Reno, NV in 1957. The couple made their home in Trona where Judy worked in the central offices at the Trona High School. They had three children in Trona before relocating to Vancouver, WA.
Judy is survived by her husband of 62 years, Logan Johnson; two sons, Howard Johnson (Kathleen) and Jeff Johnson (Tammy) of Vancouver; daughter Jill Greiner (Steve) of Portland; brother Ed Bueltmann (Phyllis) of Lake Isabella, CA; and sisters Linda Kaletka (Jim) and Laurie Holte (Bruce) of Tucson, AZ; and two granddaughters.
A memorial to celebrate Judy’s life was held in Vancouver, WA on May 12th at the home of Howard and Kathleen Johnson.
— Linda Bueltmann.
2019 Homecoming weekend is November 1st and 2nd
Homecoming weekend is November 1st and 2nd, 2019.
Fred Mund — Class of 1956
Fred Mund passed away on Saturday April 27, 2019 after a battle with Lung Cancer.
An informal celebration of life luncheon will be held at the Wauconda IL American Legion on Saturday May 18, 2019; 11-3 am.