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He is survived by his wife, Lila; and a sister, Lempi Darton of Massachusetts.
Arrangements were by Lyons Mortuary, Ridgecrest. Inter- ment was at the Kern River Val- ley District Cemetery.
Carolina Knouse, 59, of Bodfish, Dies in Newhall
Services were held Wednesday (Mar. 24) for Mrs. Carolina Knouse, 59. of 25 North Dr., Bod- fish. She died Friday of cancer in a Newhall convalescent home. Rev. Bryan Wilber officiated at Highland Chapel Methodist Church, Lake Isabella. Inter- ment at the Kern River Valley District Cemetery followed.
Mrs. Knouse moved here with her husband seven years ago from the San Fernando Valley. She was born in Saskatchewan, Canada.
She is survived by her hus- band, Dewitt; a sister, Elizabeth Mott of Fort Bragg; a brother, George Mclaughlin of Hartford, Conn .;; four daughters, Darlene Hatton of Newhall, and Bonnie Warren, Lois Stevenson and Patricia Berington, all of Saug- us; and a son, Terry W. Foster, Newhall.
Arrangements were by Valley Mortuary.
Thrusday March 25, 1971
OBITUARY
Death Takes Jack Allen Crawford, 81
One of the South Fork's most prominent anni influential form- er residents, Jack Allen Craw- tord, &1. ched of a heart at. tack Mar 18 at Good Samaritan Hospital in los Angeles.
Masonic services were held Mar 20 a; Forest Lawn Cilen dale.
Crawford was pres.dent ci Youngstown Sheet & Tube Corp., based in Los Angeles, for 24 vrars.
He bought the 12 000-acre Fay Ranch in 1935 trom Mrs. Alger non fat and actively engaged in
ranchers, residents and inta projects
Crawford was a former !», Anpcies Harbor Commissioner. pres.dont of the Wilshire Country Club 12 years and a member of the Petroleum Club and the California Club - in Los Angeles. He was a graduate of Cal Tech. with a degree in petroleum en- gineering.
His survivors include a son, Juhu, of the Crawford Ranch. Weldon: sister, Katheryn Fusch of Glendale, two grand- sons and three great grandsuns.
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KERN VALLEY SUN
Thursday April 1, 1971
OBITUARY
Last Rites for Thomas Noonen, 40, Sheraton Chef
Thomas C. Noonen, 40. of Kernville, died Mar. 26 in Mer- cy Hospital, Bakersfield.
Requicum Mass was held Hay (Mar. 29) at St. Jude's olic Church. Wofford .ghts, with Father Ralph Bel- luomini of Bakersfield officiat- ing. Interment was at Kern Riv- er Valley District Cemetery.
Noonen was an executive chef al the Sheraton Hotel, Columbus, Ohio, until six months ago when he came here to recuperate at the home of his sister, Mrs. Pat Hed. While chef at the Omaha Sheraton he conducted free cooking courses at Father Flan- agan's Boys' Town.
Besides Mrs. Hed, he is sur- vived by two sons, Thomas Noonen Jr. oi Huntington Beach; John Noonen of Tor- rence; two daughters, Miss Rita Marie Noonen Huntington Beach and Miss Julie Ann Noo- nen of Torrance; his mother, Mrs. Mary Noonen of Kernville; his father, Cletus Noonen of Los Angeles; three brothers, James of Hanford, Charles of the U. S. Navy in San Diego, Joseph T. of the U. S. Air Force in Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
Arrangements were by Hill- crest Mortuary.
Thursday April 8, 1971
OBITUARY
DAV Member Passes in Korea
The first member of Chapter 54 of the Kern River Valley Disabled American Veterans to pass away was Charles Naggez- ger, who died in Korea Mar. 2S. His sister, Mrs. Bessie Snyder, also a DAV, flew there to be with him at his bedside. She will return here about April 20
Naggezger was an ordained Baptist minister and a major in the American Red Cros.
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KERN VALLEY SUN
Thursday April 15, 1971
OBITUARY
Funeral Services For Henry Noah Of Lake Isabella
Henry L. Noah. $6, of Lake Isabella, ched April 9 in the R.dgecrest Community Hospital Services were held Tuesday (April 13) at Valley Mortuary with interment following at the Kern River District Cemetery Rev. Dale Brown of the First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella officiated.
Noah was a retired butcher and had lived in the Kern Valley the pas: 12 years.
He is survived by his wife Nora. a son, Jam 's Noah of Lex Angeles a brothe .. Norman E Month of Lancaster. and a sister Hazel Hargrove of Wister, Okla
Mrs. Lena Doniin, 89, Onyx Pioneer, Dies in Palo Alto
Mrs. Lena Fugitt Donlin, 89. who was born and raised in Onyx, died Mar. 29 in a private hospital in Palo Alto. Services and interment at Golden Gate Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, San Mateo, were held April 1. She was the daughter of Francis and Amanda Fugitt, pioneer Onyx ranchers, and left the Kern Valley in 1898 for Palo Alto following her marriage.
She is survived by a sister, Miss Nell Fugitt of Palo Alto and several nephews and nieces, including Mrs. Elizabeth Crowd- er of Kernville and Mrs. Harvey (Adeline) Malone, formerly of Kernville and now of Auberry.
Thursday April 22, 1971
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Thursday April 22, 1971
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Funeral Services For Carl Hester
Carl Kenneth Hester, 60, of Bodfish, a long time resident of Kern County, passed away April 14. He was employed for many years by Marathon Oil Co. and during World War II served in the U. S. Navy with the Sea Bees in Africa.
He was a native of Arkansas and moved to California at the age of five.
Mr. Hester is survived by his wife, Auda; two daughters, Car- lene Davidson of Montebello and Marilyn Skiby of LaVern; two brothers, James H. Hester of Houston, Tex., and Donald V. Hester of Montebello; and five grandchildren, Steve Davidson of Montebello, Denice Davidson, and Ronda, Karrin and Kenneth Skiby.
Services were held Saturday (April 17) at Valley Mortuary with interment at the Kern Riv- er Valley District Cemetery.
Edward G. (Pop) Davis, 70, Lake Isabella, Passes
Edward G. (Pop) Davis, 70. of 2305 Angler St., Lake Isa- bella, diod Friday (April 16) at his home. He was the former owner of the Broadway Brass Rail cabaret, 53rd and South Broadway, Los Angeles, and had lived in the Kern Valley the past five years.
Services were held Tuesday at Valley Mortuary with Rev. Wil- lard Vanfossen of the Kernville Methodist Church officiating. Graveside services were con- ducted at Kern River Valley Dis- trict Cemetery by VFW Post 7665.
He is survived by his widow. Verna of Lake Isabella; and two sisters, Mrs. T. M. Neher of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Mrs. J. N. Rae of San Francisco.
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Thursday April 29, 1971
OBITUARY
Father of Mrs. Pat Hed Passes
Cletus O. Noonen, 77, father of Mrs. Patricia Hed, Kern- ville, died April 23 in Los Ange- les of a heart attack.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday (April 30) at St. Jude's Catholic Church, Wofford Heights, with interment at Kern Valley District Cemetery fol. lowing.
In addition to Mrs. Hed, he is survived by three brothers, M. Sgt. Joseph D. of Cheyenne, Wyo .: Charles M. of San Diego and James L. of Hanford, 18 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.
Pamela Trotter, 19, Killed in Auto Accident
Pamela Susan Trotter, 19. of Wufford Heights, died in a Bak- ersfield ho pital Sunday (April 25) following an auto accident at Woody. She was a ski-lift op- erator at Squaw Valley
Services were held Wednes- day at Valley Mortuary with Rev Willard Vanfossen officiat- ing. She was buried at Kern River Valley District Cemetery. Survivors are her parents, Mr and Mrs. John Trotter of Wofford Heights, and three sis- ters. Lucretia Gindroz of Ben- cia. Vickie Russic of Hawthorne and Johnel Trotter of Wofford Heights.
KERN VALLEY SUN
Thursday May 13, 1971
OBITUARY
Edward Hardy, 71, Of Isabella, Dies
Graveside services were held vesterday (May 12) at Kern Valley District Cemetery for Edward Hardy. 71. of Shady Elm Trailer Park: Lake Isa. bella. He was a retired coff- mercial pilot.
He died May 8 a: Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alice Butts of Sacramento, and one grandchild.
Pall bearers were Olin Brock, Fred McBride Michael Long, Lee Taylor, Ed Trolinger and Murray Leffler
Rev Willard Vanfossen of the Fernville Methodist Church officiated at the services. Ar- rangements were by Valley Mortunary.
Thursday May 13, 1971
OBITUARY
Johnsondale Baby, Billie Lieb, Dies
Billie Carcthia Lieb, five. months old infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Lieb of Johnsondale. was pronounced dead on arrival Sunday (May 9) at the Kern Valley Hospital.
The cause of death was not immediately announced by the coroner's office.
Graveside services at the Kern River Valley District Cemetery were conducted yes- terday (May 12) with Rev. Wi .. lard Vanfossen of the Kernville Methodist Church officiating.
Besides her parents, she .. survived by a sister and her maternal and paternal grand- parents.
Arrangements were by Valley Monuary.
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KERN VALLEY SUN
Thursday May 20, 1971
OBITUARY
Fisherman Harold Edmister, 72, Drowns in River
Graveside services were held Saturday at Kern River Valley District Cemetery for Harold C. Edinister, 72, retired tool and die maker. who drowned May 12 in the Kern River in Kern- ville while fishing. He lived at Sierra Trailer Park, Kernville.
His body was recovered by Gerald (Red) Beatty, George Buettner, Leon Tucker and Lloyd and Mike Moir, according to deputies
Edmister is survived by his wife, Vivian, and a brother. Ray Edmister of Tiffin, Ohio.
Services were conducted by Rev. Willard Vanfossen, and the arrangements were by Val- ley Mortuary.
Thursday May 27, 1971
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Services Wednes. For Doug Gideon, Drowning Victim
The body of Edwin. (Doug) Gideon, 43, of Bodfish was re- covered Monday (May 24) from the forebay of the SCE power- plant at Borel. A coroner's in- · quest- confirmed he drowned in , the flume.
.He was well known in the. -
"! - Bodfish and Lake Isabella com- F munities as a gardener and caretaker at the Kern River Dis- trict Cemetery.
Services were held yesterday (May 26) at Valley Mortuary with. Rev. Dale Brown officiat- ing.
Gideon is survived by his mother, Daphne Borg of Bodfish and a grandfather, Rex Bailey of Union City.
Last Rites for Drowning Victim Lester Cassel
Services were held yesterday (May 26) in Van Nuys for Lester Cassel, 65, of Wofford Heights Trailer Park, who drowned May 12 near Tillie Creek in Isabella Lake. His body was recovered May 23.
Cassell was a retired meat outter who worked for Ralph's Markets in the Los Angeles area before his retirement here in 1968.
Survivors are his wife, Dor- othy; three daughters, Jean Sparks, Gaynell Lindquist a n d Lesta Hovey; and nine grand- children.
Interment was Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, and ar- rangements were by Praisewat- er Funeral Home, Van Nuys.
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Thursday June 3, 1971
OBITUARY
Roberta Lilly Killed in Delano Cycle Accident
Mrs. Roberta Lee Lilly, 23. of Bakersfield and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson of Kernville, was killed May 29 in a motorcycle accident ne ar Delano. She was a Kern Valley High School graduate.
Her services were held Wed- nesday at the Kernville Metho- dist Church with Rev. Willard Vanfossen officiating. Interment was at Kern Valley District Cemetery.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, Dan- ny: a son, Danny Jr .; two daughters, Lisa and Catherine Baker of Klamath Falls, Ore., and two sisters, Renee Cole of Johnsondale and Cheryl Thomp- son of Kernville.
Pall bearers were Mike Fost- er. Mickey Gorm, Archie Brown, LeRoy Stewart, Bob Vanfassel and Bobbie Clark. Arrangements were by Mish Funeral Home.
KERN VALLEY SUN
Thursday June 3, 1971
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Thursday June 10, 1971
OBITUARY
Mattie Moreland, Long-Time Piutes Resident, Passes
Mrs. Mattie (Martha) More- land, 76, a 33-year resident of the Moreland Lone Star Mine in the Piute Mountains died Satur- day of a heart attack.
Attempts at mouth-to-mouth re- suscitation by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Long and their son, Bob II, of Huntington Beach, failed when Mrs. Moreland was stricken at her mountain home.
The Longs, family friends, were instructed in resuscitation procedures by Bohn's Ambu- lance Service, Kernville, follow- ing a citizen's band distress call by Long to a Kem Valley member of REACT, the local emergency radio communica- tions organization.
Graveside services were held Wednesday (June 2) for Mrs. Moreland at Kern River Valley District Cemetery. Rev. Willard Vanfossen officiated. Arrange- ments were by Mish Funeral home, Oildalc.
She resided during recent win- ters in Kernville and Porterville.
For about 50 years she was a member of the Golden Rod Re- bekah Lodge of Porterville and was born at Success, Tulare County. Her father, Robert James, arrived in California in 1850 with a wagon train and in the 1890's worked at the Big Blue Mine near Old Kernville.
Her husband, Earl, worked the Moreland Lone Star from 1938 to 1968, when he passed away. The gold mine has been in the family since 1916.
She is survived by a son, Wil- liam Earl Moreland of Kern- ville; a daughter, Barbara Jean munities to be considered for grants. Balance of the funding would come from the formation of local sewerage districts.
Last Rites Held For Mrs. Edna J. Pitcher, Isabella
Services were held June 1 at Valley Mortuary Chapel for Mrs. Edna Josephine Pitcher, 72, of Lake Isabella. She died May 29 in Westpark Hospital, Canoga Park. Rev. Dale Brown offic- iated, and interment followed at Kern River Valley District Cemetery.
She was a Kern Valley resi- dent the past two years. She was born in New York April 1, 1899.
Mrs. Pitcher is survived by her husband, Mandell; her fath er, Frank of New York; a son, Harland of Sun Valley; a daugh- ter, Mrs. Barbara Roberts of Sun Valley; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Strates of Orlando, Fla . Mrs. Blanche Kennedy Branch Port, N.Y., and Mrs. Hazel McCovick of Orlando, Fla .; one grandchild; and one great grandchild.
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KERN VALLEY SUN
Thursday June 24, 1971
OBITUARY
Nell: Watson, 59, Isabella: Pioneer, Diess in· Alhambra
Mrs. Nell ,Louise Watson,: 59. a Kern. Valley pioneer who was born in Old Isabella Oct. 6. 1912. died May 30 at her home, 102 East Beacon-St .. Alhambra,
Rosary services were held June 2 and a requiem mass on Jure 3 at San Gabriel Mission. Interment was at Resurrection Cemetery.
Among her survivors are her husband, D. A. Waison of Al- hamabra and a sister, Mrs. Eilen Mac Salisbury. 1215 W 90th St .. Los Angeles.
Arrangements were.by Pierce Bros .. Alhambra.
Thursday June 24, 1971
OBITUARY
Funeral Services For W. C. Minor of Wofford Hgts.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. today (June 24) at Arvin-Lamont District Cem- etery for William Conley Minor. 66, a retired painting contractor who lived at the Lakeview Guest Home, Wofford Heights. He died Monday at Mercy Hospital. Bakersfield.
He is survived by a son, De- waine Minor of Bakersfield; 3 sister, Lilly Johnson of Bakers- field; a brother. J. W. Minor of Wilmington; and one grand- child.
Pallbearers will be Ray Nob- lett, Jim Taylor, Ed Minor, Bob) Ridgewood, Cecil Gibson and Harold Frost.
Arrangements are by Hobson Mortuary, Bakersfield.
Thursday June 24, 1971
OBITUARY
Dorothy: Gross, Farmer Wofford Resident, Passes
Mrs. Dorothy E. Gross, 59, well known former food checker at Wofford.Heights.Market. died Monday (June 21) at San Jose Hospital, San Jose. She was a Wofford Heights resident for more than,17 years.
Services were held Wednesday . at Lima, Salmon & Erickson Memorial Chapel in San Jose. Interment at Evergreen Cm. tery, Oakland, followed.'
Mrs. Gross was a member of the Kern River Valley Business & Professiona' Women's Club.
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Thursday July 1, 1971
OBITUARY
Last Rites Held For Mrs. Clara A. Thompson, 58
Func:a! services were held yesterday (June 30) for Mrx. Ciara Addie Tohmpsnn, 58. prominent resident of 16 Park- way Dr., Wofford Heights. She died Saturday of a cerebral hemorrhage at Kern General Hospna!, Bakersfield.
She was on the staff of the Pacific Bell Telephone Co., Los Angeles. until her retirement about 10 years ago when she moved to the Kern Valley.
Services were held at the Valley Mortuary Chapel, Lake Isabella, with interment follow- ing at the Kern River Valley Distric: Cemetery. Rev. Dale Brown of the First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella offic- lared.
She is survived by her hus- band. William Thompson; a son Do :: Lee Walker of Saugus: two brothers. Duncan Spencer of
and Jack Spencer o! Bouton. Tex: and three grand- מיתחוו.")
PA"! bearers were Bill Rank- 11 .. Paul Rankin, George Young. Carden Begg. Harry Miller and lohr. Rogers.
KERN VALLEY SUN
Thursday July 1, 1971
OBITUARY
Marie A. Casper of Wofford Hts. Dies in Lynwood
'rraveside services were heid Monday (June 28) at Kern Riv- re: Valley District Cemetery For Mr, Mario Ann Casper. 62, a content of Wofford Heights the poi 312 years. She was a re. ared Chrysler Corp. employee wis) moved here with her hu, und from Downey.
Chapel service; were held Jui :: 26 at Pico Rivera Funeral Home, Pico Rivera.
Mrs. Ca per died June 23 at S: Franck Hospital. Lynwood. N". was born in Pauling, Inwa she is survived by her hus. hai. Clyde Casper of World Heights; a daughter, Mrs Mary Matter of Downey; her mother, Louise Dahl of Los Ange- ":», and four grandchildren
Arrangements were by P.c. R.vera Funeral Home
Thursday July 1, 1971
OBITUARY
Daniel B. Duncan Services Today In Bakersfield
Daniel Boone Duncan Jr., 50 o! Johnsondale died Tuesday (June 29) at the Kern Valley Hospital.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at Greenlawn Mort- vary, Bakersfield, with mier- men: following at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Duncan was a logging truck driver for Hearn & O born He had been a resident of Johnson- calc the past five years.
He is survived by four son; Daniel of Burbank and Tho nas. David and Michael, all of Jo'ın- sondale: a daughter, Debra Lien of Barbank; and one grandehild.
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KERN VALLEY SUN
Thursday July 8, 1971
OBITUARY
Former Isabella Resident William Thill, 78, Dies
William John Thill, 78, a re- tired carpentar who resided in Lake Isabella from 1964 to 1969 and was known affectionately as "Pop" and "Old Bill," died July 1 in Bell Gardens Conval- escent Hospital.
Services were held yesterday (July 7) at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, with Rev. Sher- wood Eddy officiating.
He was a resident of Cali- fornia 48 years and was born in Montana.
Mr. Thill's survivors are a son, William R. Thill of Lyn- wood; a daughter, Florence M. Fink of Downey; five grand- children; and six great-grand- children.
Arrangements were by Rose Hills Mortuary, Whittier.
Names of Survivors of Daniel Duncan, 50, of Johnsondale
A complete list of the names of survivors of Daniel B. Dun- can Jr., 50, Johnsondale log- ging truck driver, was announc- ed this week. His death June 29 at Kern Valley Hospital was re- ported last week in the SUN.
The survivors are his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Duncan Sr., of Lancaster; three sisters, Mrs. Frances Rip- petoe of Anahein, Mrs. Irene Schuck of Compton and Mrs. Betty Webb of Garden Grove; four sons, Daniel of Burbank and Thomas, David and Michael, all of Johnsondale; a daughter, Debra Lien of Burbank; one grandchild and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services for Mr. Duncan were held July 1 at Greenlawn Me- morial Park, Bakersfield.
Thursday July 8, 1971
OBITUARY
Services at Noon Today for David Bencoma of Onyx
Requiem Mass for David Lawrence Bencoma. 23, of Onyx, will be celebrated at noon today (July 8) at St. Jude's Catholic Church, Wufford Heights. Interment at Kern Valley District Cemetery will follow at I p.m.
Bencoma was the apparent victim of a felony hit-and-run driver Sunday morning (July 4) three miles east of Weldon. tle was pronounced dead on arrival at Kern Valley Hospital.
Military graveside services will be conducted by VFW Post 7665. World War [ Barracks 1841. DAV Chaper 54 and their auxiliaries. Bencomna was a veteran of the Vietnam War
He was employed by John Wayneberger in the lumber and logging business.
Survivors include his mother. Mrs. Grace Bencoma of Onyx: five brothers, Raymond J., Monty W., Donald A., Nicholas C., and Gary L. Bencoma; and a sister. Trudy J. Bencoma. alt residents of Onyx.
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KERN VALLEY SUN
Thursday July 22, 1971
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KILLED in a collision Sunday on lwy. 178 in Onyx was Brian II. Whaten. 20. of Bodfish. Itis funeral serviers were held here Wednesday.
Brian Whalen, 20, Killed In Car Crash
Killed in a high speed auto collision Sunday (July 18) o n Hwy. 178 near the Onyx Store was Brian Hunter Whalen, 20, of Bodfish. He was a 1968 grad- vate of Kern Valley High School.
Driver of the car in which he was a passenger is Patrick John Muns. 22. of Lake Isabella. he is in critical condition at Kern General Hospital, Bakers- ficld. following major internal surgery Monday.
The CHP said their car cross- eu the center line of the road and crashed into an auto driven by Nathan Clark Mace, 33. of Lake Isabella
Thursday July 22, 1971
OBITUARY
Graveside Rites For Edwin Auld, 62, Riverkern
Edwin Max Auld, 62, retired lithographer who had lived at Cowbelle Rd., Riverkern, the past six months, died Friday (July 16) at the Kern Valley Hospital. The Aulds moved here from Los Angeles. He was a na- tive of Canada.
Graveside services were held Monday at the Kern Valley Dis- trict Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mirian, three nieces and two nephews.
Arrangements werc by Valley Mortuary.
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KERN VALLEY SUN
Thursday July 29, 1971
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67, Ex-machinist James E. McCoy, At Douglas, Dies
lames Clarence McCny, 67. i Star Route. Lake Isabella, died Saturday (July 24) at the Kern Valley Hospital.
Services were held Tuesday at Stone & Myers Mortuary, Tor- rance, with interment following at Pacific Crest Cemetery. Re- nrda Beach.
Mr. McCoy was a retired ma- thrust who had been employed by Douglas Aircraft. He had re- sent in the Kern Valley area der past six months. He was born in Canton, Ga., in 1904.
Survivors are his wife. Ber- nice: a daughter, Martha Adams of Star Route, Lake Isa- bella: a brother, Carl McCoy of Alabama: seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Initial arrangements were by Valley Mortuary, Lake Isabella
Alva M. Gallup, 68, of Wofford Heights Passes
Retired plumbing contracun Alva Maurice Gallup, 68. of Brisdecone Dr., Wofford Heights, died Sunday (July 25) at Kern Valley Hospital. He was a resident here the past five years.
Services are scheduled tenia- tively for today at Gates Kin .; ,- ley Mortuary, Santa Monica, with interment following Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica.
He was born in Utah in 1943 and engaged in plumbing con- rracting in the Santa Monica and Redondo Beach areas for 48 years.
Survivors are his wife, Mary Helen of Wofford Heights: two Jons. Howard of Hermosa Beach and Harold uf Torrance: three daughters, Faye Herbert of Manhattan Beach, Lulu Mas Remington of Venice and Tutti! Wart of Torrance: 15 grand- children and three great-grand- children.
Initial arrangements were by Valley Mortuary, Lake Isabell,
Thursday July 29, 1971
OBITUARY
Mrs. Berniece M. Kirkwood Taken By Heart Attack
M:« Berniece Mae Kirku :r.d 56. of Old State Rd .. Wofford Heights, died of a heart attack Monday (July 26) at Mercy Hos- pital. Bakersfield, She was % member of the Lady Lion,
Services will be held at 10 a.m. today (July 29) a: S :. Jude's Catholic Church, Wofferc Heights. Interment at the Kern River Valley District Cemetery will follow.
Mrs. Kirkwood was a Kern Valley resident the past seven. years.
She is survived by her hus band. John: two daughters Mary Keca of Lake Isabella, and Virginia Heneley of Culver City: a sister. Corrine Sinith of Bak- ersfield: and five grandchildren
Arrangements are by Valley Mortuary, Lake Isabella.
Thursday July 29, 1971
OBITUARY
Retired Tulare Farmer, Zinzil Burkey, Passes
Services were held Friday (July 23) for Zinzi Frank Bur- kev 71 of Sage Rd Weldon at Vallev Murtuarv. Lake Isabella He was a retired Tulare arca farmer who had resided in the Korn Valley sines 1962
The services were conducted bwv members of the Jehovah's: Witnesses and intermen was the Kern Valley District Company
Hp Pf ..! lolv 21 at the Kern Valley Hoenital. Mír Burkev was born in M'apuri in 1900 He is survived by his wife. Martha of Wel'on
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KERN VALLEY SUN
Thursday Aug. 12, 1971
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Kern Valley Mourns Death of Judge Louis W. Howell
One of the Kern River Val- lev's best known and most lik- ed public figures was laid io rest at the Kern River Valley District Cemetery yesterday (Aug. 11.)
He is Judge Louis W. Howell, 54, of the Kern River-Rand Ju- dicial District and a six - year resident of Lake Isabella.
He was stricken with a heart attack on Hwy. 178 Friday after. noon while driving home from court. He was pronounced dead at the Kern Valley Hospital about 5 p.m.
A large gathering of saddened friends and relatives attended the graveside services which were conducted hy officers of the Kern Valley Elks Lodge, of which he was a member.
Also in attendance were more than 40 uniformed officers of
the Kern County Sheriff's Dep :.. the Calif. Highway Patrol and the Oceanside Police Dept.
Judge Howell was a former president of the Kern County Judges. Constables and Marsh- als' Assoc. and the Kern Valley Rodeo Assoc. He also was an active member of the Kern Val. lev Masons.
He was much in demand by Incal organizations as an install- ing officer and master-of-cere- monies.
Judge Howell retired as a police officer from the Ocean- side Police Dept. in 1963 and for a short time thereafter opera :- ed a antiques shop in Rands- burg.
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