Category Archives: In Memory

Marie (Dillon) Cobbs — Class of 1953

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From Nikki Beall Hood on Facebook

I’m sure most if you knew my mom Marie Beall / Mrs Beall that was Secretary to the Principal for years or as Marie Dillon when she graduated from THS in 1953. I am sad to say she has passed away. I thought some of you might want to know. Below is her Obituary:

Obituary

Marie Cobbs, 84 passed away April 4, 2019 in her sleep at Ridgecrest Retirement Center in Waco, Texas. The Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Oakcrest Funeral Home located at 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX 76710

Marie was born to James and Louise Dillon on March 12, 1935 in New Jersey. Marie graduated from Trona High School in 1953.

She is survived by two children, Nikki Hood and husband Jeff Hood and of Quinlan, TX and Bruce Beall and wife, Missy Beall of Waco. She is also survived by grandchildren, Jeremy Beall, Jodi Beall, Kenna Hood, Meagan De La Pena and husband German De La Pena and Halee Beall along with four great-grandchildren. Marie was preceded in death by her parents and her son Mike Beall.

Marie worked in the school system as a Secretary/Assistant for 45+ years at Trona ISD In Trona, CA and McLennan Community College in Waco, TX where she then retired from MCC after 20 plus years. Marie was also highly involved in being a volunteer for MDA for years and was also voted Volunteer of the Year. Marie never met a stranger. She was very proud of her family and swore she was going to live until she was 92, well she didn’t quite make it, but she lived one heck of a life.

https://oakcrestwaco.com/book-of-memories/3792242/Cobbs-Marie/index.php?fbclid=IwAR1ZQ7HZ2fumNs5eLb449OxOULOJFDxMXQFtsYQZ4eJ5D6pMAo2oaeZKdxA

Marilyn Reece

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September 12, 1938 ~ December 25, 2018

Marilyn Reece – 80, of Minden, Nevada passed away on December 25, 2018. She was born to Alva and Hazel Pickett in Twin Falls, Idaho. Marilyn loved winter sports, traveling, music, knitting, quilting, and her faith in God. In 2002 she married Larry Reece in Genoa, Nevada.

She is preceded in death by her parents Alva and Hazel Pickett; and her brother George Pickett.

Marilyn is survived by her husband Larry Reece; her sons, Steven (Heidi) Duell, Dennis (Kim) Duell; beloved granddaughter Lauren Townsend; brother Gene Pickett; sister in law Thea Pickett; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A church service will be held at 11am on January 19, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church. A Celebration of Life will follow the service at the Carson Valley Inn.

There will be a group rate at the Carson Valley Inn or Motorlodge, for those wishing to stay over night. Just use the code 1735 or Marilyn Reece name.

https://www.recordcourier.com/news/obituaries/marilyn-reece/

Marilyn was the wife of LeRoy Reece a member of Trona High School class of 1957.

 

 

 

Michael LaTurner — Class of 1970

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From Danielle Ray on Facebook:

As of 7:45 [April 6, 2019] Grandpa Mike went to be with our heavenly father. He went comfortably. He is now free of pain and suffering! Though I am sad, I know he was ready.

I am very sad in hearing this news. I offer my condolences to his family and friends. I will try to make additional information available if it becomes available. — Editor

Wallace Dean Martin — Class of 1959

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From Walter Martin on Facebook:

My twin brother Wallace Martin passed away on Wednesday [04/03/2019]. He was my best friend and I will miss him dearly. Please keep the family in your prayers.

This is sad moment for all of us who knew and remembered Wallace.  I feel sadness that he has passed but I also feel joy for having known him. I will post additional information as it becomes available.  — Editor

We now have dates for services to be held for Wallace:

Wednesday, May 8th at 1:00; Alongsiders Church, 2830 NE Flanders St, Portland, OR 97232 Saturday, May 18th at 11:00; Christian Fellowship, 83435 Trona Rd, Trona, CA 93562

Wallace Dean Martin

Wallace Dean Martin

Wayne D. Chappell

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Wayne D. Chappell age 90 of Cambridge, passed away on Friday March 15, 2019 @ SEORMC. He was born August 13, 1928 in Los Angeles a son to the late Walter A. and Edna M. (Swingle) Chappell.

Wayne retired from Trona Railroad as a superintendent with 34 years of service, he served in the Merchant Marines and the Coast Guard, and was a member of the Eagles Aerie #386, Byesville VFW 3760, and the Elks of Trona, California.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers Joe and Pat, a sister Wanda, step son John Rose, and his first wife, Wanda.

Survivors include his wife Dodie (Politano) Chappell of Cambridge whom he married June 6, 1984, a son Daniel Chappell of Alaska, a daughter Dana (Starr) Carnes-Harding of San Ramon, two step daughters Jean (Jerry) Sills of Byesville, and Jonnie-Kay (Jon) Latchic of Cambridge, two grandchildren, two great grandchildren, four step grandchildren, and seven step great grandchildren.

Memorial visitation will be held on Monday from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Black-Epperson funeral home in Byesville, with military services to follow .

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to black-eppersonfuneralhomes.com

Neala (Rogers) Montgomery – Class of 1971

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Neal D. (Rogers) Montgomery died March 8, 2019 in Lawton, OK. She attended Trona High School and was the class of 1971. While at Trona High School she played tennis and was in the high school marching band. After graduation she married Steven Montgomery and had 2 children, a son Christopher Neal and a daughter Candice Ann. She and her husband went on to join the Foreign Service and she worked abroad as a Diplomatic Courier until she retired in 2014. She had a jet-setting life that carried her and her family around the globe. She loved to travel, was extremely outgoing, had strong political opinions, was an avid gardener and green thumb, an aspiring architect, and a wonderful mother and wife. She was preceded in death by her son Christopher, father Wilburn D. Rogers (who worked for Kerr McGee), sister Mickey (Rogers) Brannon (class of 66), her mother Thelma Rogers (who was a school bus driver for Trona for 25 years), and 2 weeks before her own death her brother David Rogers (class of 76). Her husband and daughter live in Clovis, CA. She is missed and loved by so many people all over the world.

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Class of 1971 just lost a dear friend and classmate. Neala Rogers Montgomery passed away this morning ( March 10, 2019) of a heart attack. She had just buried her brother, David Rogers, on Thursday in Oklahoma and was due to fly home to California this morning with her husband. No other information is available at this time. Neala’s mother, Thelma Rogers worked for the Trona Joint Unified School District for 25 years. Her father, Wilburn David (Bud) Rogers worked for A.P.&C.C.

Sharon (Sessions) Lewis Hunter – Class of 1959

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Sharon R. Hunter passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 1, 2019, surrounded by her family and friends.

Sharon was born on April 9, 1942, in Trona, CA, and lived in Trona almost her entire life. She retired from the West End facility in Trona and spent her time in retirement keeping busy in her community and with her family. She enjoyed traveling and spent many vacations in the states and internationally; besides her little hometown, Hawaii was her most cherished place to be.

Sharon had a deep love for photography, taking pictures of family, friends and at special events happening around Trona. She took extra pride in her community, always making friends feel like family and one of her biggest accomplishments was to care for her trees that line the bike path.

She was loved by her family and friends and will be deeply missed.

Sharon is survived by Jim Hunter, her loving husband of 21 years; her son, Danny Lewis and wife Marni; and her daughter, Shanna Lewis. She is also survived by her stepdaughters Deana Garrison and husband David, along with Deborah Kramer.

Sharon leaves behind her grandchildren: Cameron Lewis and his wife, Kyla; Eric Lewis and his wife, Karessa; Robyn Lewis; Kyle Harrison; Keana Harrison; Kyle Leer; Hunter Maddux; Devon Kramer; Briana Heath; Venessa Gonzalez, husband Andrez; Richelle Branson, her husband Daniel; and Jennifer Smith, her husband Jared.

She also leaves behind her 10 precious great-grandchildren, whom she loved with all her heart.

Sharon’s funeral will be at the First Baptist Church in Trona at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 9.

https://www.ridgecrestca.com/obituaries/20190306/sharon-r-hunter

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/197425995/sharon-r.-hunter

James Gale Harinek Jr – Class of 1966

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James passed away February 26, 2019.  He is missed by his family, friends and classmates. James was born on March 6, 1947 and passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. James was a resident of Ridgecrest, California at the time of passing.  He was buried at Desert Memorial Park 801 S San Bernardino Rd Ridgecrest, CA 93555.