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
Richard Allan Hill, 74, of Dublin, Va., went home to his Lord and Savior Thursday, June 20, 2019.
He was born in Trona, Calif., Aug. 11, 1944, to the late Gillespie Carlisle Hill and Zora Robinette Hill. Rick was raised in Bristol, Tenn., and graduated from East Tennessee State University. He married Linda Fletcher Sept. 2, 1972, and they became members of Draper Valley Baptist Church in September 1977. Rick worked as a schoolteacher at Max Meadows Elementary in Wythe County for 39 years.
Rick is survived by his wife of 46 years, Linda Fletcher Hill; his two daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Brian Bolling and Angela and Sam Saadat, and grandchildren, Margaret and Conley Bolling.
A graveside funeral service is being held Sunday, June 23, 4:30 p.m., at Memorial Christian Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Willie Overton and the Rev. Allan Pierce officiating.
The family is receiving friends Sunday, 2-4 p.m., at Seagle Funeral Home, after which a procession will leave for the cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.
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
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.
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.
I recently learned of the death of Lonnie (Hammond) Funderburgh. She was a member of the Trona High School class of 1954. Lonnie was born June 14,1935 in Los Angeles County to James Hammond Sr. and Bernice Hammond. She died 30 August 2013 in Redmond, Washington. Lonnie had one older brother James Hammond.
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
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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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.
