Mickey Dolman passed away March 22, 2025. Her sister, Helen Ann, was in the class of 1954.
Joyce “Mickey” (Dolman) Vagasy — Class of 1957
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Helen Ann (Dolman) Cunningham — Class of 1954
Helen Ann passed away on August,19, 2024.
The 1954 yearbook says, “A newcomer to the class last year, Helen Ann livened up the cast of Nine Girls, the Junior class play. It is a shame Trona High School didn’t continue the tradition of presenting plays in the auditorium it would have made school much more interesting.
Helen’s sister, Joyce “Mickey’ (Dolman) Vagasy, was in the class of 1957.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/273840169/helen-ann-cunningham
Theodore “Ted” Hall — Class of 1956
We recently learned of Ted’s passing. Ted graduated from Trona High School in 1956.
Ted was the son of John and Nettie Hall. He was the last of 10 children. The Hall family lived in Trona from about 1954 to 1960. Before moving to Trona they lived in Tulare County, CA. 4 of the 10 Hall children attended Trona High School. The other three were Harold Hall, class of 1957; Peggy Hall, class of 1959 and Jim Hall, class of 1961.
Ted was married to Sally Klein from the THS class of 1958.
We send our heartfelt condolences to Ted’s family.
Richard Stalnaker — Class of 1962
Richard A. Stalnaker, class of 1962 passed away August 1, 2025, due to complications after a stroke. Richard was proceeded in death by his wife, Margaret (Downs) on 2020, his father and mother Ralph and Mary and his brother Phil who died in Trona in 1961.
Richard (1903-1965) and Margaret (1913-2007) had three children, all boys, who live in Tucson and Prescott AZ.
Richard’s sister, Gale, was in the class of 1955; His brother, Phil, was in the class of 1960 and his sisters, Marcia and Marilyn, were in the class of 1963.
We are deeply sorry for Richard’s family and close friend’s loss.
Jeff Newman — Class of 1973
JEFF NEWMAN’s graveside service is Friday, May 30, 2025, 10AM at the Searles Valley Cemetery. Following the service, a Celebration of Life will be held at the Trona Elks Lodge. Family and Friends are invited to come and to wear a tie dye shirt in honor of Jeff.
1968 7th grade
Glinda (Lane) McCullough — Class of 1965
Glinda (Lane) McCullough, 77, passed away unexpectedly of pneumonia in Hesperia, CA. Glenda was born while her parents lived in Trona and was raised there where she attended Trona Elementary and Trona High School.
She is preceded in passing by her parents, Glenton and Mary Lane. her brother and his wife {Glenn and Stefanie Lane) and by her sister Marla who was in the THS class of 1973. Glinda is survived by her two sons, her four grandchildren, her husband and his children.
Glinda’s parents, brother and sister are buried in the Searles Valley Cemetery.
Edit: Changed 1966 to 1965.
Willaim Witt — Class of 1945
The Witt family came to Trona, CA from Chloride, AZ around 1942 and left about for Henderson, NV around 1948 so they weren’t in Trona for very long but he did graduate from Trona High School and he stayed in touch with lit Brush. The 1950 census lists his father as a foreman so I suspect he was recruited, like other were, to move to AP&CC’s plant in Henderson.
Bill was born April 4, 1947 and died in January 21, 2025. Perhaps someone could let use know if he had a family> He was one of the last living members of his class.
https://obituaries.neptune-society.com/obituaries/sacramento-ca/william-witt-12212063
Joel Stevens — Class of 1956
I just got word that my brother, Joel, passed away. I will provide more details when I get I have more information I will update this.
Janet “Jan” (Long) Reichert — Class of 1970
Janet’s husband, Rick, left a message on Facebook telling us Janet has passed away. Jant is the daughter of Onace Long who played so many rolls in the Trona Unified School District.
Elizabeth (Reed) Rolof — Class of 1966
Elizabeth “Jimmie” (Reed) Rolof passed away on October 4, 2024. It is never easy to hear about the passing of a former THS student but sometimes, like now, it is really difficult.