This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8438 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest Ca Kern County June 21, 2005 JOAQUINA DANIEL PUEBLA 1918-2005 Ridgecrest resident Joaquina Daniel Puebla passed away Saturday June 18, 2005 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. She was 87. Visitation will be held Wednesday June 22 from 4 to 8 pm at Holland & Lyons Mortuary with the reciting of the rosary at 7 pm. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 23 at 9 am at St. Ann Catholic Church. Burial will be at Desert Memorial Park. A reception will be held in the Parish Hall at St. Ann Church. Mrs. Puebla was born Jan. 27, 1918 in Santa Ana, Sonora, Mexico. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed gardening and family get-togethers. Her all time favorite activity was playing 'loteria.' "We will all miss you Nana. May you rest in peace." She was preceded in death by her husband Carlos Puebla and her parents Jesue and Maria Daniel. She is survived by a daugyter Ana Alicia and husband Rodolfo Mendoza of San Luis, Sonora, Mexico, son Oscar and wife Maria Puebla of Ridgecrest, daughter Gloria Gonzales of Ridgecrest, daughter Norma and husband Jose Luis Redondo of Ridgecrest, daughter Ana Dolores Bojorquez of Ridgecrest, daughter Eloina Villa and husband Luis Villa of Ridgecrest, 27 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Arrangements provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Media information provided by the family. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest Ca June 22, 2005 JOAQUINA DANIEL PUEBLA Joaquina Daniel Puebla of Ridgecrest died June 18, 2005 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. She was 87. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 22 at 9 am at St. Ann Catholic Church. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Mrs. Puebla was born Jan. 27, 1918 in Santa Ana, Sonora, Mexico. A homemaker she moved to Ridgecrest in 1976. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed gardening and family get-togethers. Her all-time favorite was playing "loteria." "We will miss you Nana, May you rest in peace," said a loved one. She is survived by her daughters Ana Alcia and husband Rodolfo Mendoza of San Luis, Sonora, Mexico, Gloria Gonzales of Ridgecrest, Norma and husband Jose Luis Redondo of Ridgecrest, Ana Dolores Bojorquez of Ridgecrest and Eloina Villa and husband Luis Villa of Ridgecrest. Also surviving her are son Oscar and wife Maria Puebla of Ridgecrest, 27 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Carlos Puebla and her parents Jesus and Maria Daniel. Interment will be at Desert Memorial Park. Arrangements were provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Submitted by the family of Joaquina Puebla

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8437 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 21, 2005 ETHYLE FAYE SLUSS CRAWFORD 1935-2005 Longtime Ridgecrest resident Ethyle Faye Crawford went home to be with the Lord Friday June 17, 2005 in Ridgecrest. She had lived in the valley for more than 40 years. She was 70. Visitation will be Wednesday June 22 from 11 am to 2 pm with the service immediately following at 2 pm at Holland & Lyons Chapel. Pastor Glen Paden will officiate. A private graveside service will follow at Desert Memorial Park with Pastor Harley Baker officiating. Mrs. Crawford was born Feb. 17, 1935 in Bryant, Okla. At an early age she devoted her life to God and was secretary at Immanuel Southern Baptist Church for 33 years. As a young woman she studied at Draun Business School in Oklahoma and at one point could type 120 words per minute with no errors. In 1954 she went on her only blind date arranged by her friend. Less than a year latter she married Frank E. Crawford. They settled in the suburbs of Oklahoma City where their two daughters were born. When the family moved to California she worked two years at Michelson Lab, China Lake in the Sidewinder Program as a division secretary. In 1967 she began working at Immanuel and that is where she remained totally devoted to the work she was doing for the Lord. During her many years at Immanuel besides her office work she directed Vacation Bible School on more than one occasion and was Children's Camp director at Pismo Beach taking her daughters along. One of her great loves was singing in the choir most always alto but sometimes tenor, she participated in many musical endeavors with the choir throughout the years. She was a very accomplished pianist and organist and played for many years at Immanuel and Ridgecrest Healthcare. Many couples in Ridgecrest were married with her at the keyboard. She also directed the children's choir at Immanuel for many years and produced many wonderful performances. Her favorite composers were Chopin, Beethoven and Roges and Hammerstein, being a great lover of musicals. Her family will remember her as a loving, nurturing person who loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a woman of prayer and faith and her spiritual influence will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Frank E. Crawford of Ridgecrest, daughters Neta Wenrick and husband James of Huntington Beach and Sherry Mills and husband Don of Ridgecrest and his parents Bob and Virginia Mills, three grandsons Jared Mills and wife Ashley of Ridgecrest, Jason Mills and wife Michelle of Newport News, Va., and Joshua Wenrick of Hungtington Beach. The light of her life was great-grandson Jonathan Michael Mills of Ridgecrest. Her brother Bruce Sluss and wife Marian, sister Doreene Ball and husband Church and nephew Charles H. Ball and family all of Ridgecrest also survive her along with aunt Ida Yates and uncle John Korp of Ridgecrest and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends across the country who will miss her. The family asks that any donations be made to either the Cancer Socierty (she was a breats cancer survivor), the Alzheimer' Association or the Diabetes Association. Arrangements provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Media information provided by the family. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 22, 2005 ETHYLE FAYE CRAWFORD Ethyle Faye Crawford (nee Sluss) went home to be with the Lord June 17, 2005 in Ridgecrest. She was 70. Services will be held Wednesday June 22 at 2 pm at Holland & Lyons Chapel. Pastor Glen Paden will officiate. Mrs. Crawford was born Feb. 17, 1935 in Bryant, Okla. She had lived in the Indian Wells Valley for more than 40 years. At an early age she devoted her life to God. She was a secretary at Immanuel Southern Baptist Church for 33 years. As a young woman she studied at Draun Business School in Oklahoma and at one point could type 120 words per minute with no errors. In 1954 she went on her only blind date arranged by a friend. Less than a year later she married Frank E. Crawford. They settled in the suburbs of Oklahoma City where their two daughters were born. When the family moved to California Ethyle worked for two years at Michelson Lab, China Lake in the Sidewinder program as division secretary. In 1965 she began working at Immanuel which is where she remained totally devoted to the work she was doing for the Lord. During her many years at Immanuel besides her office work, she directed vacation Bible school on more than one occasion and was children's camp director at Pismo Beach taking her daughters along. One of her great loves was singing in the choir almost always alto sometimes tenor. She participated in many musical endeavors with the choir thoughout the years. Ethyle was an accomplished pianist and organist. She played for many years at Immanuel and Ridgecrest Healthcare Center. Many couples in Ridgecrest have been married with her at the keyboard. She also directed the children's choir at Immanuel for many years and produced many wonderful performances. Her favorite composers were Chopin, Beethoven and Rodgers and Hammerstein since she was a great lover of musicals. Her family will remeber her as a loving, nurturing person who loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a woman of prayer and faith and her spiritual influence will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Frank E. Crawford of Ridgecrest, daughters Neta and husband James Wenrick of Huntington Beach and Sherry and husband Don Mills of Ridgecrest (and his parents Bob and Virginia Mills), grandchildren Jared and wife Ashley Mills of Ridgecrest, Jason and wife Michelle Mills of Newport News, Va., and Joshua Wenrick of Huntington Beach, light of her life great-grandson Jonathan Michael Mills of Ridgecrest, brother Bruce and wife Marian Sluss (and her sister Doreene and husband Chuck Ball and nephew Charles H. Ball and family) of Ridgecrest, aunt Ida Yates of Ridgecrest, uncle John Korp of Ridgecrest and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends across the country who will miss her. The family askes that donations be made to the American Cancer Society (she was a breast cancer survivor), the Alzheimer's Association or the Diabetes Association. Pastor Harley Baker will officiate the private family services at Desert Memorial Park. Arrangments were provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Submitted by the family of Ethyle Crawford

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HAFNER, SHANNAHAN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8436 Message Board Post: Looking for Jeanette Ann Hafner and June C. Hafner or their descendants. Their parents were Joseph J. Hafner and Celia M. Shannahan.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8433.1.1.2 Message Board Post: You can check on-line records at: http://recorder.co.kern.ca.us/ Please note: not all records are available. I don't think your Samuel was here for very long. Not all "partners" were listed on deeds. Young men were recruited on these oil rigs with the promise of striking it rich. Many did not make a dime, just barely got room and board. Again, good luck. Diana Satterfield

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Churchwell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8434.1 Message Board Post: There is nothing in the current phone book for Willadene Churchwell. I can check for obits on my next trip....... Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8435 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 26, 2005 TALALOTU LUALEMAGA TA'AGA 1925-2005 Talalotu Lualemaga Ta'aga was called home to heaven early Saturday morning, June 18, 1005 at Ridgecrest Healthcare. He was 80. Visitation will be held at Holland & Lyons Mortuary on Friday July 1 from 5 to 8 pm with a time of sharing and memories at 6 pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 2 at 10 am at Holland & Lyons Chapel. Rev. Nua Lualemagal from the Santa Ana Samoan Christian Church will be officiating. Mr. Ta'aga was born in Olosega, District of Manu'a, American Somoa on March 22, 1925. He was raised by his uncle and aunt in a small village of Fitiuta, Manu'a. He is one of 12 siblings. He married Gese Pagofie. He worked for the Government of American Somoa Public Works Department for several years. Besides his employment, he did carpentry, hunting, fishing, and working on the family plantation in Samoa. He also enjoyed traveling to what he called "the mountains." He arrived in California in 1989 settling in Long Beach with his children. He was an active volunteer at the Senior Center in Long Beach. He was well-liked and will be missed by his co-workers and friends he made along the way. They remembered him as a quiet man who spoke by action. He moved to Ridgecrest in 2000. He was a man of great integrity and honor, with an unwavering devotion to his family. His faith and trust in Jesus Christ sustained him over the years and particularly during his final months and days. His wisdom, humility, courage and spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Although he will be missed his family rejoices with faith and knowledge that they will be reunited for eternity in the presence of God. Mr. Ta'aga is survived by his daughters Iva Sulufaiga Ta'aga of Ridgecrest, Fouaimalo Ta'age-Tuala of Bremerton, Wash., and Amalama Dottie Ta'aga Robinson of Ridgecrest, sons Aoina Ta'aga of American Somoa and Titiula Ta'aga of Long Beach, brothers Aoese Lualemaga of Fresno, Iulio Laulemaga of American Somoa, and Saleutogi Lualemaga of Fresno, sisters Faletolu Atalima of Marina, Fouaimalo Ta'aga-Timoteo of Waipahu, Hawaii, 27 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren, son-in-law Simi James Robinson and daughters-in-law Aliane Ta'aga and Siotau Ta'aga. He was preceded in death by his biological parents Manuma Laie Lualemaga and Ilulo Lualemaga and his parents who raised him Fa'aifoao Ioane Ta'aga and Leono Laie Ta'aga, brothers Sila Lualemaga, Manutau Lualemaga, Tui Lualemage and Taufagu Lualemaga, sisters So'opepa Passi, Leua Lualemaga and Taioaopo Lualemaga and son-in-law Miu Tuala. Arrangements made by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Media information provided by the family. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 22, 2005 TALALOTU LUALEMAGA TA'AGA Talalotu Lualemaga Ta'aga was called home to heaven from Ridgecrest Healthcare Center early Saturday morning, June 18, 2005. He was 85. Visitation will be held at Holland & Lyon Mortuary FRiday July 1 from 5-8 pm with a time of sharing and memories at 6 pm. Funeral services will be held Saturday July 2 at 10 at Holland & Lyons Mortuary. He was a beloved father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. He was born in Olosega, District of Manu'a, American Samoa on March 22, 1925 and raised by his uncle and aunt in a small village of Fitiuta, Manu'a. One of 12 siblings he married Gese Pagofie. Talalotu worked for the American Samoa Public Works Department for several years. Besides his employment he did carpentry, hunting, fishing and working on the family plantation in Samoa. He also enjoyed traveling to what he called "the mountains." He arrived in California in 1989 settling in Long Beach with his children. He was an active volunteer at the Senior Center in Long Beach. He was well-liked by co-workers and friends he made along the way. They remembered him as a quiet man who spoke by action. He was a man of great integrity and honor, with an unwavering devotion to his family. His faith and trust in Jesus Christ sustained him over the years particularly during his final months and days. His wisdom, humility, courage and spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Although he will be missed our spirits rejoice with faith and knowledge that we will all be reunited for eternity in the presence of God. Talalotu is survived by his daughters Iva Sulufaiga Ta'aga, Fouaimalo Ta'aga-Tuala and Amalama Dottie Ta'aga and husband Simi James Robinson, sons Aoina Ta'aga and Titiula Ta'aga and their wives Aliane and Siotau, brothers Aoese Lualemaga, Iulio Lualemaga and Saleutogi Lualemaga, sisters Faletolu Atalima and Fouainmalo Ta'aga-Timoteo, 27 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his biological parents Manuma Laie Lualemaga and Iulo Lualemaga and his parents who raised him Fa'aifoao Ioane Ta'age and Leono Laie Taage, brothers Sila Lualemaga, Manutau Lualemaga, Tui Lualemaga and Taufagu Lualemaga, sisters So'opepa Passi, Leua Lualemaga and Taioaopo Lualemaga ad son-in-law Miu Tuala. Submitted by the family of Talalou Ta'aga

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sapp Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8433.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: If you are interested in ordering the military records of Samuel Sapp, you may do so following the direction below which are taken from the NARA website: http://www.archives.gov/facilities/mo/st_louis/military_personnel_records.html The National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records (NPRC-MPR) is the repository of millions of military personnel, health, and medical records of discharged and deceased veterans of all services during the 20th century. NPRC (MPR) also stores medical treatment records of retirees from all services, as well as records for dependent and other persons treated at naval medical facilities. Information from the records is made available upon written request (with signature and date) to the extent allowed by law. This site is provided for those seeking information regarding military personnel, health and medical records stored at NPRC (MPR). If you are a veteran or next-of-kin of a deceased veteran, you may now use vetrecs.archives.gov to order a copy of your military records. For all others, your request is best made using a Standard Form 180. It includes complete instructions for preparing and submitting requests. Please Note: All requests must be in writing, signed and mailed to us at the address shown below. National Personnel Records Center Military Personnel Records 9700 Page Avenue St. Louis, MO 63132-5100 Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sapp Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8433.1.1.1 Message Board Post: You siad: The soldier thought that Sam might have been in the Merchant Marine service or the Navy, my communcant did not know which. This would have been about 1917-18. My reply: Based on this story, I checked the World War I draft registration cards and found this one that I have attached. It seems to have the correct Sam Sapp with the right birthdate. He entered the service in Illinois. However, he gave his occupation as a well-driller. It's dated Sept. 12, 1918 . You said: This is the last reference to Sam except that "he must have died sometime after 1910 or at least he never contacted the family again and the family lost track of him.. I replied: I have also checked the World War I war dead on the American Battle Monuments Commission website http://www.abmc.gov/ but he's not listed there. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8433.1.1 Message Board Post: This is wonderful information. Thanks to both of you who have responded to my message. Until today I was only guessing what he was doing or where he was living based upon memories of older family rememberances. Now that I know he was there in 1910 I can proceed. Would there be records of "partners" in the legal records of Kern Co.? Sales of Wells, Applications for licenses, Deeds, Abstracts, etc.? Any ideas for additional research? Did he own property in Kern Co.? Marriage records Another tale was that a WW1 soldier had seen Sam Sapp leaving a Troop Ship in Valdavostok, Russia. This person said that he was going onboard the ship and Sam was going off the ship on the down gangway.????? He hailed Sam Sapp with a loud Hay Sam! Sam stopped waved and acknowledge the hail. This person was from the same small town of Newberry, Fl. and had known him prior to him leaving for California. They had a very brief conversation between the gangways as the troops were embarking as a group and the officers in charge of the embarking soldiers made this soldier "move along". The soldier thought that Sam might have been in the Merchant Marine service or the Navy, my communcant did not know which. This would have been about 1917-18. This is the last reference to Sam except that "he must have died sometime after 1910 or at least he never contacted the family again and the family lost track of him..

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8433.2 Message Board Post: The 1910 census of Kern Co., Calif., Twp #3 shows Samuel Sapp as a 24-yr old single man, born in Florida working as an Oil well laborer. I find no enumeration of him in either the 1920 or 1930 census nor any listing in the CA Death Index (1905-2000). The CA Death Index was created by the state of CA from the death certificates issued throughout the state. Obituaries prior to 1980 are not indexed here in Kern Co., so searching for an obit on him just isn't possible without a definite date of death. It would appear that Sam did not die in Calif. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8433.1 Message Board Post: I don't have access to some other records, but I did find Sam on the 1910 Kern County Census. He is listed as a "partner" in an oil well. I am not sure where Township 3 was located in Kern County. Name: Samuel Sapp Age in 1910: 24 Estimated birth year: abt 1886 Birthplace: Florida Home in 1910: 3-Twp, Kern, California Neighbors: View Results Race: White Gender: Male Series: T624 Roll: 78 Part: 3 Page: 59B Year: 1910 I looked in the early CA death records and could find no listing for him. He was also not in the Kern Co. 1920 census. Hopefully, some other kind person with access to other records will be able to assist you. Good luck to you in your search. Diana Satterfield

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sapp, Giegers in California and Florida Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8433 Message Board Post: In 1907 in Alachua Co. Fl. Sam Sapp shot his b/l for abusing his sister, Mamie Sapp Long. He stayed in Fl. only long enough to sell his property. I have a post card showing Sam and 3 other men on an Oil Well in Bakersfield, Calif. The postmark is not clear but looks to be 1910.. But family records and oral tradition says he was in Bakersfield about 1910-16. He is thought to have died about 1916 during the Flu Epidemic, according to a 2nd cousin. He was born 13 June 1885 in Alachua Co. Fl. He was about 21-22 at the time he went to Calif. He may have stopped over in Okla, or Texas before going to Calif. I would like to have someone check the cem. and obits, city directorys and any oil field records for leads on Sam Sapp or any marriages or children. Any other suggestiong for search? Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8432 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest Ca Kern County June 26, 2005 OSCAR LEE DAVIS 1929-2005 A resident of Ridgecrest since 1952 Oscar Lee Davis passed away on Monday June 20, 2005 at Loma Linda Medical Center. He was 76. Visitation will be held Tuesday June 28 from 4 to 8 pm at Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Funeral services will be held Wednesday June 29 at noon at Immanuel Baptist Church. A graveside service will follow at Desert Memorial Park. A reception will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church. Mr. Davis was born in Muscle Shoals, Ala. on June 15, 1929. He served in the US Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War. He ended his enlistment at China Lake and became employed with civil service as an electronics integration specialist where he retired after 27 years of service. He was an accomplished guitarist and loved gospel and country music. In his youth he played guitar in swing bands and in Ridgecrest he played with local gospel musicians. He and his wife owned Joyce's Antiques and Collectables in Inyokern and a family homestead cattle ranch in Hannah, Okla. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife of 54 years Joyce Davis of Ridgecrest, daughters Brenda McQuiston and her husband Jonathan, Shari Davidson and her husband Ross all of Ridgecrest and Glenda Godshall andher husband Eric of Nashua, N.H., son David Davis and his wife Barbara of Ridgecrest, eight granddaughters, three grandsons and three great gransons. Arrangements provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Media information provided by the family. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 29, 2005 OSCAR LEE DAVIS A resident of Ridgecrest since 1952 Oscar Lee Davis died Monday June 20 at Loma Linda Medical Center. He was 76. Visitation was held Tuesday June 28 at Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Funeral services will be Wednesday June 29 at noon at Immanuel Baptist Church. A graveside service will follow at Desert Memorial Park with a receptio (sic) at Immanuel. Oscar was born in Muscle Shoals, Ala. June 15, 1929. He served in the US Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War. He ended his enlistment in the Navy at China Lake and became a civil servant as an electronics integration specialist. Oscar retired from China Lake after 27 years of service. He has lived in our valley for 53 years. He was an accomplished guitarist and loved gospel and country music. In his youth he played in swing bands and in Ridgecrest he played with local gospel musicians. He and his wife owned Joyce's Antiques and Collectibles in Inyokern and a family homestead cattle ranch in Hannah, Okla. Oscar is survived by his wife of 54 years Joyce Davis of Ridgecrest, daughters Brenda McQuiston and husband Jonathan of Ridgecrest, Shari Davidson and husband Ross of Ridgecrest, and Glenda Godshall and husband Eric of Nashua, N.H., son David Davis and wife Barbara of Ridgecrest, eight granddaughters, three grandsons and three great-grandsons. Arrangements were provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Submitted by the family of Oscar Lee Davis

Hello All: I don't know if this will clear our Mother board, or if this should be printed. However; There is a lady, from Missouri, who is researching the Kern County, local family of Albitre. Specifically the Woody, California clan of Remick and Dorothy. After she posted on CAKern-L it was recommended that she contact the local living family. She finally did, and spoke with the daughter of Remick, Nancy. According to Nancy, this lady, has all the facts, information, dates and times and things at issue completely wrong, so much so that Nancy hung up on the caller. It's not important to publicize the name of this person, unless someone else is working the family line and in that case I will be most happy to share more upon request. Gail Darling Bakersfield, CA darling@ncinternet.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8431 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 22, 2005 MANKIN LOGAN 1911-2005 Longtime Ridgecrest resident Mankin Logan passed away Saturday June 18, 2005. He was 94. Family visitation will be Thursday June 23 from 4 to 8 pm at Holland & Lyons Chapel. A homegoing celebration will be held Friday June 24 at 11 at New Beginnings Baptist Fellowship, 1465 E. Bowman Road. The Rev. Adolphus Cleveland will officiate. Burial will be at Desert Memorial Park. Mr. Logan was born Feb. 4, 1911 in Fayette, Miss., the son of Archie and Maggie Logan. He was married to Mary Johnson Logan and to that union one daughter was born, Onzell Logan. After Mary's death he later married Mattie Logan who also preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a brother Sidney Logan Sr., sisters Francis Logan and Rosa Lee Logan Hammer and a nephew John Rucker. Mr. Logan moved to Ridgecrest on Mar. 11, 1947 and began working at China Lake the same day. He was a plumber by trade, was very industrious and his work was exemplary. He was highly respected by all who knew him. He retired Sept. 16, 1976 after 33 years, seven months and 28 days as a federal service employee. He spent more than 29 of those years at China Lake. He was a former member of Union Missionary Baptist Church for many years where he served as church treasurer. In 1987 he became a member of New Beginnings Baptist Fellowship. He served as an ordained deacon and church treasurer at New Beginnings. In 1991 he married Tsighe Agade who was by his side until his death. He was always willing to do whatever he could to help his fellow man. He was an active member of the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and served as treasurer for many years. He also served as treasurer and executive board member for the High Desert Baptist Association. His family says this about him: "On the morning of June 18, at the age of 94, the angel of silence came into the home of Mankin Logan. His soul winged its flight from the world of sin, sorrow and pain to a place of eternal rest. When all was over, a great voice from the skies welcomed him as husband, father, uncle, and friend and the voice said, 'Servantof God, well done.'" He leaves to mourn his passing his devoted wife Tsighe Logan of Ridgecrest, daughter and son-in-law Evangelist Onzell and Rev. Kenneth Stevenson, niece Miriam Smith of Hot Springs, Ark., Tell Rucker of Torrance, nephews Sidney Logan Jr. of Los Angeles and Roy Logan of New Orleans, La., great-nephew Sidney Theron Logan of Los Angeles, sister-in-law Dianne D. Logan of Los Angeles, grandchildren Sarah Francis Williams of Chicago, Ill., Kenneth Stevenson Jr. of Chicago, Ill, Patrick Stevenson of Atlanta, Ga., great-grandchildren D'Jaton Williams, Erica Turner, Kenneth Stevenson III, Aaron Stevenson, all from Chicago, Ill., and great-great-granddaughter Diamond Montgomery of Chicago, Ill., and many other relatives and friends. Arrangements provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Media information provided by the family. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest Ca June 22, 2005 MANKIN LOGAN On the morning of June 18, 2005 the angel of silence came into the home of Mankin Logan, 94. His soul winged its flight from the world of sin, sorrow and pain to a place of eternal rest. When all was over a great voice came from the skies welcomed him, as husband, father, uncle and friend - the voice said "Servant of God, well done." Family visitation will be held Thursday June 23 from 4-8 pm at Holland & Lyons Chapel. A homegoing celebration will be held Friday June 24, 2005 at 11 am at New Beginnings Baptist Fellowship, 1465 E. Bowman Rd., the Rev. Adolphus Cleveland officiating. Mankin Logan was born to Archie and Maggie Logan Feb. 4, 1911 in Fayette, Miss. He was married to Mary Johnson Logan and to that union one daughter Onzell Logan was born. After his first wife died Mr. Logan was later married to Mattie Logan who preceded him in death. Mr. Logan moved to Ridgecrest on March 11, 1947. He began working at China Lake the same day he arrived. He was very industrious. He was a plumber by trade and his work stood out for itself. He was highly respected by all who knew him. He retired Sept. 16, 1976 after 33 years seven months and 28 days as a federal employee in which he spent more than 29 years at the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake. Mr. Logan was a former member of Union Missionary Baptist Church for many years where he served as church treasurer. In 1987 he became a member of New Beginnings Baptist Fellowship where he also served as an ordained deacon and church treasurer. In 1991 he married Tsighe Agade who was by his side until his death. Mr. Logan was always willing to do whatever he could to help his fellow man. He was an active member of the local chapter of the NAACP and served as treasurer for many years. He also served as treasurer and executive board member of the High Desert Baptist Association. He leaves to mourn his passing a devoted wife Tsighe Logan of Ridgecrest, daughter Evangelist Onzell (the Rev. Kenneth) Stevenson, niece Miriam Smith of Hot Springs, Ark., Tell Rucker of Torrance, nephews Signey Logan Jr. of Los Angeles, and Roy Logan of New Orleans, great nephew Sidney Theron Logan of Los Angeles and sister-in-law Dianne D. Logan of Los Angeles. Also surviving him are grandchildren Sarah Francis Williams of Chicago, Kenneth Stevenson Jr. of Chiago and Patrick Stevenson of Atlanta, Ga., great-grandchildren D'Jaton Williams, Erica Turner, Kenneth Stevenson III, and Aaron Stevenson all of Chicago, great-great-granddaughter Diamond Montgomery of Chicago and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two previous wives Mary Johnson Logan and Mattie Logan, parents Archie and Maggie Logan, brother Sidney Logan Sr., sisters Francis Logan, Rosa Lee Logan Hammer and nephew John Rucker. Interment will be at Desert Memorial Park. Submitted by the family of Mankin Logan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8430 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 22, 2005 KAREN K. AUGENSTINE 1963-2005 Former Ridgecrest resident Karen K. Augenstine passed away Saturday June 18, 2005. She was 42. Funeral services will be held Friday June 24 at 2 pm at Christ's Church of The Valley, 1404 West Covina Blvd., San Dimas. Viewing will begin at noon. Interment will be in Indiana. Mrs. Augenstine was born April 3, 1963 in Ridgecrest. She grew up in Ridgecrest but had lived in the San Dimas/Covina area since 1992. She worked for the Metropolitan Water District for 15 years. She was a devoted union activist for AFSCME Local 1902. The family suggestions donation in her name be made to the American Cancer Society. She is survived by her loving husband Brad, daughter Kara, father Robert L. Fowler of Ridgecrest, brother James L. Fowler and sister-in-law Mindy Mongeon of Ridgecrest, sister Kris Fowler Smith and brother-in-law Ralph Smith of Illinois, nieces Jacqueline and Jennifer, nephew Jacob and many dear friends. Media information provided by the family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8429 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 22, 2005 GINGER JEAN DELK 1912-2005 Longtime Ridgecrest resident Ginger Jean Delk passed away Monday June 13, 2005 at Ridgecrest Healthcare. She was 92. A memorial service will be held Friday June 24 at 11 am at Immanuel Baptist Church. Pastor Bill Logan will officiate. Mrs. Delk was born June 27, 1912 in Washington. She had lived in Ridgecrest for 30 years and was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She liked to collect and wear pins and enjoyed giving candy to little children at church. She was noted for her friendliness and sharp sense of humor and will be truly missed. She is in the Lord's presence as of June 13, 2005. Mrs. Delk was a nurse and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband Tex Delk in 1974, son Robert Purjue in 2001, two sisters Margaret Haun and Virginia Peterson and a brother Paul Walden. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Allen and Geri Haun of Ridgecrest of Ridgecrest, sister Eleanor Day of Spokane, Wash., grandchildren Thomas Haun and wife Faith of Lancaster, Pam and husband Mike Abdollahzadeh of Lodi, and Catherine and husband Chori Seraiah of Salem, Ore., and seven great grandchildren. Private cremation, arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 22, 2005 GINGER JEAN DELK Ginger Jean Delk of Ridgecrest died June 13, 2005 at Ridgecrest Healthcare Center. She was 92. Memorial services will be held Friday June 24 at 11 am at Immanuel Baptist Church. Pastor Bill Logan of Immanuel will officiate. Mrs. Delk was born June 27, 1912 in Washington. A nurse and a homemaker she had lived in Ridgecrest for 30 years. She was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church for 30 years. She liked to collect and wear pins and enjoyed giving candy to children at church. She was noted for her friendliness and sharp sense of humor and will be truly missed. She is in the presence of the Lord. Mrs. Delk is survived by her son Allen Haun and wife Geri of Ridgecrest, sister Eleanor Day of Spokane, Wash., grandchildren Thomas Haun and wife Faith of Lancaster, Pam Abdollahzadeh and husband Mike of Lodi and Catherin Seraiah and husband Chori of Salem, Ore., three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Tex Delk in 1974, son Robert Purjue in 2001, sisters Margaret Haun and Virginia Peterson and brother Paul Walden. Private cremation and arrangements were provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Submitted by the family of Ginger Delk Note: Differences in survivor info between the two newspapers

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JW.2ADE/8428 Message Board Post: Could someone tell me where I might find the obit for George Alex Calderwood. According to the California Death Records it says that he died in Kern on 11/04/1958. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8427 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 15, 2005 ROY EARL STERLING 1917-2005 Longtime local resident Roy Earl Sterling passed away Monday June 13, 2005 in Ridgecrest. He was 87. A memorial service will be held Friday June 17 at 11 am at the Masonic Lodge in Ridgecrest. Mr. Sterling was born Oct. 9, 1917 in Pueblo, Colo. to Albert Sterling and Lois Root. He moved to California with his family as a young child. He attened Porterville High School where he excelled in basketball and football. He graduated with the class of 1936. In 1938 he married his high school sweetheart Lorenne Avery. In 1941 they moved to Tulare where they reared their two sons Neal and Kent. Mr. Sterling entered the US Navy in May 1945 and received his honorable discharge in March 1946. He then began his 28 year career with Beatrice Foods in Tulare, delivering milk and forzen food products. He worked in Bakersfield prior to relocating his family to Ridgecrest in 1959 when the town had about 7,000 residents. At that time Beatrice Foods was located on Drumond Avenue. Mr. Sterling took over as plant supervisor, overseeing six delivery routes. After retiring from Beatrice Foods in 1963 he became a partner in the K&R Mrket in the Midway Shopping Center on North China Lake Boulevard. In 1973 he and Lorenne bought out the other K&R partners and the family-run business served the Ridgecrest community until the store was destroyed by fire in January 1978. He was a strong supporter of the community in which he lived. He became a member of the Masonic Lodge in Tulare in 1959. In 1965 he joined the Indian Wells Valley Lodge #684 and in 2002 was honored with the prestigious Hiram Award. In 1962 he bcame a Scottish Rite Mason and joined Al Malaikah Shrine. Upon his retirement the couple enjoyed traveling in their motorhome. At every opportunity he could be found fishing with his friends. He also worked with Habitat for Humanity for many years where he headed the organization's collection and selling of aluminum cans for recycling. He supported Dogs for the Deaf and was a member of the Optimist Club. He was preceded in death by his brother Arthur "Archie", brother Albert and sister Gladys. Mr. Sterling is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years Lorenne, brother James of Burbank, son and wife Neal and Nancy of Visalia, son and wife Ken and Susan of San Diego, grandson and wife Scott and Maureen and great-granddaughter Audrey of Sacramento, grandson Eric of Long Beach. The family requests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, 129 E. Ridgecrest Blvd., Ridgecrest CA 93555 or to the American Diabetes Association, 2720 Gateway Oaks Drive, Sacramento, CA 95833. Arrangements provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Media information provided by the family. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 15, 2005 ROY E. STERLING Roy Earl Sterling died June 13, 2005 in Ridgecrest. He was 87. Memorial services will be held Friday June 17 at 11 am at the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Sterling ws born Oct. 9, 1917 to Albert Sterling and Lois Root in Pueblo, Colo. He moved to California with his family as a young child. He attended Porterville High School where he excelled in basketball and football and he graduated with the class of 1936. In 1938 he married his high school sweetheart, Lorenne Avery. In 1941 Roy and Lorenne moved to Tulare, where they raised their sons Neal and Kent. Roy entered the US Navy in May 1945 and received his honorable discharge in March 1946. He then began a 28 years career with Beatrice Foods in Tulare delivering milk and frozen food products. He then worked in Bakersfield prior to relocating his family to Ridgecrest in 1959 when the town had about 7,000 residents. At that time Beatrice Foods was located on Drummond and Roy took over as plant supervisor, overseeing six delivery routes. After retiring from Beatrice Foods in 1963 Roy became a partner in the K & R Market in the Midway Shopping Center on China Lake Boulevard. In 1973 Roy and Lorenne bought out the other K & R partners and the family-run business served the Ridgecrest community until the store was destroyed by fire in January 1978. Roy was a strong supporter of the community in which he lived. He became a member of the Masonic Lodge in Tulare in 1959. In 1965 he joined the Indian Wells Valley Lodge No. 684 and in 2002 he was honored with the prestigious Hiram Award. In 1962 he became a Scottish Rite Mason and also joined Al-Malaikah Shrine. Upon his retirement Roy and Lorenne enjoyed traveling in their motorhome. At every opportunity he could be found fishing with his friends. He volunteered his time working with Habitat for Humanity for many years. He headed the organization's collection and selling of aluminum cans for recycling. He supported Dogs for the Deaf and was a member of the Optimists Club. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years Lorenne Sterling of Ridgecrest, sons Neal Sterling and wife Nancy of Visalia and Kent Sterling and wife Susan of San Diego and brother James of Burbank. Also surviving him are grandsons Scott and wife Maureen of Sacramento and Eric of Long Beach and great-granddaughter Audrey of Sacramento. He was preceded in death by his brothers Arthur (Archie) and Albert and sister Gladys. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 129 E. Ridgecrest Blvd. Ridgecrest Ca 9355 or to American Diabetes Association, 2720 Gateway Oaks Dr., Sacramento CA 95833. Arrangments were provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8426 Message Board Post: Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County June 15, 2005 DOROTHY ANN MOCHULSKI Longtime local resident Dorothy Ann Mochulski passed away Tuesday June 14, 2005 at her home. A rosary will be said Thursday June 16 at 7:30 pm at St. Ann Church. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday June 17 at 9 am at St. Ann Church. The Rev. Robert E. Gamel will officiate. Burial will be at Desert Memorial Park. Mrs. Mochulski was born in Mt. Carmel, Pa. She moved from Arcadia to Ridgecrest in 1969 where she owned and operated the Beauty Center for the past 32 years. She enjoyed working and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray in 1983 and her brother William Blusius. She is survived by a daughter and husband Pamela A. and Blair Zurn of Ridgecrest, daughter Tiffany Ann Mochulski of Ridgecrest, sister and husband Elizabeth and Donald Horangic of Las Vegas, Nev., granddaughter and husband Siena and Kevin Martin of Ridgecrest, grandsons Jared Zurn and Evan Zurn of Ridgecrest, Shawn Connelly of Tustin and Raymond Lee of Ridgecrest, granddaughter Michaela Lee of Ridgecrest and two great-grandchildren Cole and Kaden Martin. Arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. News Review newspaper Ridgecrest CA June 15, 2005 DOROTHY ANN MOCHULSKI Dorothy Ann Mochulski died June 14, 2005 at her Ridgecrest residence. Funeral mass will be held Friday June 17 at 9 am at St. Ann Catholic Church. The Rev. Robert E. Gamel of St. Ann will officiate. Mrs. Mochulski was born in Mt. Carmel, Pa. and moved to Ridgecrest from Arcadia in 1969. She owned and operated the Beauty Center for 32 years. She enjoyed working and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters Pamela A. and husband Blair Zurn of Ridgecrest and Tiffany Ann Mochulski, sister Elizabeth Horangic and husband Donald of Las Vegas, Nev., grandchildren Siena and husband Kevin Martin of Ridgecrest, Jared Zurn of Ridgecrest, Evan Zurn of Ridgecrest, Shawn Connelly of Tustin, Raymond Lee of Ridgecrest, Michaela Lee of Ridgecrest and grandchildren Cole and Kaden Martin of Ridgecrest. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray in 1983 and brother William Blusius. Interment was at Desert Memorial Park. Arrangements were provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary. Note: Second set of mentioned grandchildren should probably read great-grandchildren.