We recently learned of the death of Donnie John December 15, 2015. Donnie was 75 when he died. He was living in Oklahoma at the time of his death just a few months after attending the 2015 all class reunion and visiting with his classmates.
Donald’s brother Richard “Dickie” John, class of 1956 passed away in 1997.
Mrs. Betty Alyne Williams, 76, widow of the late Mr. Johnnie Williams, entered into rest on Monday, June 7, 2004, in the home of her daughter and son in law Janice and Jeff Matthews where she resided. Funeral services will be held privately at a later date. Mrs. Williams was previously married and the father of her children was Mr. David Mizzles. Survivors include two sons, Thomas Otto Mizzles of Jacksonville, Fla.; James Ian Mizzles of Chandler, Texas; four daughters, Roseanne Emily Griggs of Hurley, N.M., Patricia May Gregg of Terrell, Texas, Susan Rubette Bussey of Glen Rose, Texas and Janice Alyne Matthews of Evans, Ga.; one brother, Richard Emott Peach of Deming, N.M.; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. If so desired Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Hospice , 2260 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, Ga. 30904 Platt’s Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Rd. Evans 860-6166 Sign the guestbook at Augusta Chronicle.com The Augusta Chronicle-June 8, 2004
Published in The Augusta Chronicle on 6/8/2004.
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Marion Joan Hammon, age 76, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on Sunday June 16, 2019. Marion was born May 30, 1943 in Trona, California to John and Lucille Heter. Marion married Jim Hammon on August 14, 1964 in Burbank, CA. Marion worked for the National Forest service for over 20 years.
Marion is survived by her loving husband Jim, daughter Jannice Schamel, fifteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and brother Duane Heter. She is preceded in death by her parents John & Lucille, one daughter Evonne Freemyer, two brothers and one sister.
A funeral services for Marion will be held Friday, June 21, 2019 at 1:30 PM at Olinger Highland Chapel, 10201 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229. A burial will occur at Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemet, 10201 Grant St, Thornton, Colorado 80229.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Fond memories of Marion and expressions of sympathy for her family may be shared using the guest book link below.
John Hammon passed away May 30, 2019, with his wife by his side. He was 66 years old. Born June 8, 1952, in Flint, Michigan to Marion and Nelson “Toy” Hammon, the third of six children, his family moved to Ridgecrest when he was 4 years old. John graduated from Burroughs High School in 1970 and went to work in Trona, California at the mineral mining West End Plant for nearly 45 years. He was actively involved in the community, serving as president of the local California Gymkhana Association District 23 for about 25 years. Every year you could find him and Susan at the NFR and PBR Finals cheering on their favorite cowboys and cowgirls. He and Susan also attended Mule Days in Bishop every year, reserving their place for the following event before leaving the current one. This led him to his latest passion, the One Spade Youth Packers. He allowed the kids to use his mule during the Mule Days events and would always find an opportunity to get together and buy them a meal.
John is preceded in death by his father, mother, and sisters Dorothy Hammon Sandoval and Margaret Hammon Porter. He is survived by his wonderful wife of 33 years, Susan, children Shawna (Ben) Ford, Micah Hammon, and Mark (Jennifer) Hammon, and his grandchildren Hannah, Elisabeth, Joel, Noah, Alyssa, and Karen. He is also survived by his siblings Linda Hammon (Hank) Eberhart, Aaron Hammon, and Barbara Hammon Brown, as well as many nieces and nephews, cousins, and a multitude of friends.
John was a very generous person with the biggest heart. Whether he knew you for a short time or for many years he was there when you called. He was a trusted and loyal friend, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin and will be missed greatly by all who knew him. There will be a celebration of life in his honor on his birthday, June 8 at 4:00 pm, at their home in Inyokern. Contact Susan or Mark Hammon for more details or directions if needed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the One Spade Youth Packers Organization in John’s name (c/o Reid Hopkins, 9765 Sierra Way, Kernville CA 93238).
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It has come to my attention that David Argyris of the class of 1981 died March 3, 2012. He was born February 22, 1962 to William and Nancy Argyris.
If you would like a ticket or would like to donate, please let us know. We are still accepting donations for flowers as well. All funds from BBQ will go our Searles Valley Cemetery General fund. Thank you!
Donations can be sent to:
Analisa Huggins
PO Box 171
Trona Ca 93592
Make out check to Searles Valley Cemetery
Homecoming weekend is November 1st and 2nd, 2019.
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
One thing that has always stood out to me about Wallace was his kind gentle smile. After reading about his life I can see that it wasn’t just on the surface. It was a reflection of who he was inside and a reflection of how he chose to live his life. I know he will be missed by his family and all those who knew him. I offer my warmest thoughts and best wishes to all his family especially Walter who I know misses him deeply. I urge you to click on the text below and follow the link to his full obituary.
Hazel B. Vette, 81, recently of Theodosia, MO passed away on April 10, 2019 at Gainesville Healthcare Center, Gainesville, MO. She was born June 29, 1937 at McCune Brooks Hospital in Carthage, MO to Loren and Mildred (Harrington) Hood.
Hazel grew up in the country around Alba, MO where she attended school. In high school she met Vernon Vette Sr. Vernon and Hazel married on May 28, 1955 and soon after they moved to Trona, CA where they raised their five children. Hazel stayed at home caring for her children until 1970 when she started working at Ridgecrest Hospital as a nurse’s aid, then went on to be a physical therapist assistant until she retired in 1992. Vernon and Hazel moved to Theodosia, MO in 1994 where they resided approximately eight years. They moved out of Ozark County but still resided in Missouri. In 2014 they moved back to Theodosia where she lived out the rest of her life.
Hazel loved the Lord and reading her bible, she also loved baking, camping, crocheting and working on puzzles. She especially loved to play cards or games with friends, children and grandchildren. She had a good sense of humor and was a little feisty at times.
She was preceded in death by her parents Loren Hood and Mildred Hood; one sister Roberta Mix; and one brother Donald Hood. She is survived by her husband Vernon Vette Sr. residing at Gainesville Healthcare Center; her five children Deborah Grantham and husband Mike of Weaubleau, MO, Vernon Vette Jr. of Grain Valley, MO, Elizabeth Perreira of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Victoria Cook and husband Ben of Theodosia, MO, Allan Vette of Lawrence, KS; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great grandchildren; and ten great-great grandchildren.
Memorial services for Hazel will be held June 23, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the Hill Top Church in Thornfield, MO. Hazel will have a plaque on the memorial wall at the Lutie Cemetery in Theodosia, MO. Cremation services are under the care and direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.
