Nancy (Smith) Morris (1936-2024) was born in Pennsylvania but came to Trona as a child and attended school in Trona from kindergartens until graduation in 1955. See married Eugene Morris in 1958. They were married 61 years until his death in 2019. They had two children, Paula (Morris) Lee and Pete Morris both of them attended Trona High School.
Charlotte was born 14 JUL 1937 and passed away August 7, 2024. The Duffel family came to Trona in 1955 so Charlotte was not a student at Trona High School for very long. She wasn’t there long enough to have a graduating picture in the yearbook.
Her services will be 10 am September 21, 2024 at the Searles Valley Cemetery.
Charlotte will be buried in the Searles Valley Cemetery along with her parents, her sister, Regina, class of 1961 and her brothers, James, class of 1958 and Rex, class of 1959.
Charlotte was also known as Charlotte Van Sickle.
David Barrett passed away on December 23, 2022. He was the oldest son of Fred and Rose Barrett. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Raymond Barrett (1952-2017), class of 1970 and his sister, Nancy (Barrett) Harris class of 1977. He is survived by his sister, Donna Barrett class of 1973 and his stepmother, Lois (McGill) Barrett class of 1955.
Graveside services will be held Saturday January 21 at 11 A.M. at the Searles Valley Cemetery. Followed by a private burial, then a “Celebration of Life” at the Trona Elks Lodge.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations to be made to either the Trona Senior Center or the Trona Community Chest. These donations can be mailed to the Trona Community Chest P.O. Box 413 Trona, CA 93592 or funds can be accepted at Desert Valley Credit Union.
Donna passed away on December 22, 2022. I will post more information when it becomes available. She is the younger sister of Doris Rich class of 1953, and Buddy Rich class of 1955. Her cousin was Roy Wheeler class of 1960. Her brother-in-law was Bill Fuller class of 1951. Bill Fuller’s cousin was Harvey Crandall class of 1957.
Donna Jane Phillips the daughter of John and Inez Rich was born January 5, 1946, in Trona, California, and departed this life on December 22, 2022, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 76 years, 11 months and 17 days.
Donna loved her family. She enjoyed the outdoors whether she was working in her garden, taking care of her horses, or just enjoying some time fishing. She loved to cook, especially for her family. Her grandkids made her the most happy. Donna touched many lives over the years and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother John Buddy Rich; her sister Doris Fuller and her grandson Chase Cape.
She is survived by a loving family which includes her children Paul Phillips of Bakersfield, CA, Angie Sweeten and husband Craig of Durant, Chris Cape of Tahlequah, Janez Worster and husband Rich of Arizona and Jody Lynn Dallis of Tahlequah; 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives also survive her.
https://obituaries.tahlequahdailypress.com/obituary/donna-phillips-1086889283
https://tahlequah.hartfuneralhome.net/obituary/Donna-Phillips
An email from Donald’s daughter, Helen Arrowood, informed me that Donald passed away on November 15, 2022.
Donald was the son of Raemon and Ruth Samuels. He was born 11 February 1938, probably in Trona. It is more than likely that he was enrolled in the Trona schools from kindergarten through high school graduation. His father was an electrical engineer for AP & CC and they lived on Wildrose Street. Donald had an older brother, Neil, class of 1945 and a sister Virginia, class of 1951.
According to the 1955 yearbook Donald was in the band for four years, the varsity club for three years, was a member of the track team for two years and a member of the basketball team for two years.
When an official obituary is available, I will post a link to it.
My condolences to Donald’s family.
Bruce was born as John Bruce Bernhardi to John and Margaret Bernhardi om August 5, 1937. If he had lived until his birthday he would have been 85 years old.
In high school he was in the band for 4 years, a varsity club member for 3 years, a member of the Telescope staff in his junior year, played football for 3 years, played basketball for 3 years, baseball for 3 years and was on the track team for 4 years. He wore jersey number 22 for basketball and football. I wonder when he found time to study.
After high school he attended Northern Arizona University where he played football from 1955 to 1958. In 2008 Bruce was inducted into Northern Arizona University’s Hall of Fame.
Stating in 1965 Bruce worked as a football coach at Sherman E. Burroughs High School in Ridgecrest, C.A
Bruce’s brother, Lee, was in the class of 1958 and his sister, Marcia, was in the class of 1960. Their father, John, worked in AP&CC’s village maintenance.
You can read Bruce’s obituary here:
https://news-ridgecrest.com/bruce-bernhardi-a-lifetime-of-inspiration-and-a-lifetime-of-legacy/
Lois’s brother, Bill Pratt, has informed George Sherman that Lois Pratt, class of 1955, passed away this morning (4/13/2018). He said that she has suffered with Parkinson’s for the past few years which undoubtedly contributed to her problems. George says he is going to miss her a lot.
Sad news comes from Barbara (Brummett) Weimer’s daughter that she has passed away. I will add more details if they become available. Barbara’s daughter said they are planning on having a service in Ridgecrest sometime soon and that she will be buried in Trona next to her husband.
Services will be held at RCA Church, 800 W Upjohn Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 on Feb 23, 2018.
Barbara was married to Bill Weimer of the class of 1953. Bill died in 1988. Barbara is the daughter of Zack and Thelma Brummet who are both buried in the Searles Valley Cemetery.