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i No time to waste or hesitate For soon I'm going home. Will winter find me wanting For just one more day, Lo do the things I. meant to do, Say the things I meant to say? Thank you Lord for all those days J. have beyond this date. I'll try to use them wisely Before it really is too late.
-Lori Hebestreit
Celebration of Life get together for Daniel Kornoff® April 21,2002 2pm to 4:30pm
Lake Ridge Estates Community Building
2807 Erskine Creek Road Lake Isabella, California (2nd Driveway In)
For information call Joan at 376-4718 or 379-2618 x101
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2002
"Everyone Called Him Stoney" In Memory Of Danny Stone 1956 - 2002
If you lived or spent time in Kemville in the 80's, you may remember when the Riverside Cafe sold and became "STONEY'S" Riverside Cafe. It was 1982 Danny Stone took over the cafe, thus the STONEY Burger was bom. I remember being asked by friends if I'd eaten at the new place yet, so I decided to give it a try ... it was the best burger I had ever had.
Along with his burgers Danny, only 26 at that time, was building quite a reputa- tion of his own, kind of a wild child, to put it mildly. You either like him or you didn't, there was no inbetween, if he was in the room, you knew it.
In 1984 Danny's dad Bill Stone retired from SCE and relocated to the valley with wife Bonnie. Later Bill and Danny joined forces and became business partners. In a conversation I had with Bill, he said, "the reputation of the STONEY burger sur- prised me, heck, I didn't even know he could cook!" Everyone wanted to know the secret indredients. Bill said that Danny would tell them ... "it's the order everything goes on the bun, what you put next to each other." One employee recalls, "people. would literally come from all over for a STONEY burger." To this day those that remember Stoney's will say, "along with the owners, the place was legendary". When they sold the cafe in 1987, the secrets left with them. Danny moved to Bakersifield and ended his career in the oil fields as a Directional Driller.
As I remember and say goodbye to you Danny, I would also like to thank you for giving me the two most precious things in my life, my grandchildren. Your daugh- ter Rachelle and son Joshua are your life's greatest achievement.
Love Michele
Survived By: Mom & Dad: Bill & Bonnie Stone of Luceme Sister & Brother-in-law: Dixie & Jim McKay of Thousand Oaks
Nieces: Brandi & Holly Mckay and Nephew: Jason Mckay all of Thousand Oaks Daughter: Rachelle Stone, 11, of Lake Isabella Son: Joshua Stone, 6, of Lake Isabella Plus:
Many other family members & friends
Danny with daughter Rachelle & Matty
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2002
Carl Rothbauer
Carl Rothbauer, age 86, of Onyx, passed to his eter- nal rest on April 15, 2002.
Mr. Rothbauer was born Nov. 25, 1915 in Phillipsburg, Mont. to Theodore Rothbauer and Anna F. Rothbauer (nee Raisig).
On Feb. 14, 1973, Carl and Marjorie Giel Homburg were married in Pacoima, Calif. In 1976, Carl and Marjorie moved to Onyx from the San Fernando Valley where Carl had worked for Anheuser-Busch as a brewer for 30 years.
History, politics in general, dancing and traveling were things he thoroughly enjoyed doing.
He was a lifetime active member of the Moose Lodge and was very interested in the Kem River Valley His- torical Society.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; a nephew, Theodore Rothbauer and family; and special friend and caregiver, Jeanne Maglott.
Funeral arrangements were made with the Lake Isabella Funeral Home and services were held at the Kern River Valley Cemetery with Dr. Bert Simpson offici- ating.
Montella Sue Lane
Montella Sue Lane was born Jan. 8, 1912 to Tometrews and Maudie Townes, on Payson, Olka. and passed away on April 14, 2002 in Lake Isabella.
She was very friendly and loved everyone. She was al- ways ready to help anyone in need. She was a very in- dependent person. At the age of 14, she rode her horse from Winthrop, Ark. to Payson, Okla. alone. During the Depression, she made soap out of lye and lard and sold it to help support her family. She was a great seamstress and loved it. She could make dresses from memory.
She moved to this area 55 years ago. During this period she worked for the Naval Weapons Center as a classi- fied documents clerk for 15 years, then retired to the Lake Isabella area in 1975.
Mrs. Lane was preceded
in death by her husband, Leo S. Lane. She is sur- vived by her daughter, Marilyn Sue Danielson of Lake Isabella; a son, James F. Crawford of Lake Isabella; sister Mae Alexander of At- lanta; sister Jackie Green of Winthrop, Ark .; brother Dorsey Miller of Texarkana, Ark .; brother Myrion K. Miller of Winthrop, Ark .; and brother Wayne Miller of Folsom, Calif.
Graveside services were . held at Kern River Valley Cemetery on April 17, 2002. Services were entrusted to the Lake Isabella Funeral Home, a family owned and operated funeral home.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2002
Adele "Pineapple" Heitman
"Piney" was delivered into this world on April 14, 1923, and was reunited into the loving arms of her husband, Charles "Chuck" Heitman, on April 15, 2002.
Adele left behind three sons and two daughters- Richard Maldonado and his wife Lisa of Honolulu, Ha- waii, Dale Heitman of south- ern Oregon and his wife Roberta of Drain, Ore., Eddie Heitman and his wife Donna of Lake Isabella, JoAnn Anderson and her husband . Louis of Virginia Beach, Va., and Barbara Wilde of Lake Isabella and her husband Steve of Ridgecrest.
Adele also leaves behind 21 grandchildren, 31 great- grandchildren and an array of family and friends around the world.
Piney was a lady who was so full of love and compas- sion that anyone who crossed her path was deeply touched and would remem- ber her from that day on. Her
love has filled our hearts, and her smile has brightened our lives.
May the dance floor al- ways be lit up and the tiny bubbles floating around. We love you and will cherish you forever.
There will be a memorial at the Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella on April 27 at 1 p.m. All are welcome.
Celia Barclay
Graveside services were held April 4, 2002 at Desert Lawn Memorial Park in Palmdale, Calif. for Celia Barclay. Rev. Joe Silva from Quartz Hill Assembly of God was the Officiant. After a long struggle with a serious ill- ness, God called Celia home on March 31, 2002.
Celia was born on Aug. 31, 1915 in Beattyville, Ky. She was married to Albert Barclay, who predeceased her in death. Her surviving children are Julia Spencer of Mountain Mesa, Beulah Selzer and her husband Jim of North Hollywood, Calif., and Robert Barclay, also of- North Hollywood. Other sur-
vivors include 12 grandchil- dren, 17 great-grandchil- dren, and two great-great- grandchildren. Celia also had two grandsons who prede- ceased her.
Celia had lived several years in Weldon before mov-, ing to Lancaster. When she became ill, she moved to North Hollywood.
Throughout Celia's entire life, her undying faith in God prevailed. Even during her illness, she told her family and friends that Heaven was going to be wonderful and she wanted to see all of them there someday. Her faith in God kept her strong. Even in pain, she always had a beau- tiful smile and a twinkle in her eye.
God Has Promised By Elsie Natalie Brady God bas kept His promise To send the rain and sun, The splendor of the seasons, The night when day is done. Everything we treasure Here on Earth below, Is given without measure With love, to thrive and grow. God has also promised That one day we shall see His Kingdom and the glory, For all eternity.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2002
Russell Dean "Dean" Hunter
Dean Hunter was born in Clinton, Okla. to Cortez and Frankie Hunter on July 24, 1926 and passed away in Bakersfield on May 4, 2002. He was 75 years old.
Dean came to California during the Dust Bowl days and settled in Lamont. He entered the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 and served during World War II. After his ser- vice time he became an iron worker as a welder and be- longed to the local union No. 433. He retired in 1988 and moved to the Lake Isabella area.
Surviving him are his wife, Audrey of Southlake; sons John of Oklahoma City, Olka. and Michael of La Mirada, Calif .; daughters Cathy of Big Bear, Calif., Gwen of Downey, Calif., Beverly of Palo Cedro, Calif. and Peggy of Fullerton, Calif .; brothers Cortez Jr. of Southlake and Loren of La Mirada; a sister, Margaret of Collinsville, Okla .; several nieces and nephews; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchil- dren. Dean was loved and will be missed by all.
Services were held in the Rose Chapel of Lake Isabella Funeral Home on May 11, 2002 with John
Kuttig officiating. Interment took place at Kern Valley Cemetery on May 13, 2002.
Services were entrusted to the Lake Isabella Funeral Home, a family owned and operated funeral home .:
William F. "Sarge" Inskeep
William F. Inskeep- "Sarge" as everyone in this area knew him- was bom on Feb. 10, 1920 in Colum- bus, Ohio to Earl and Laura Inskeep, one of eight chil- dren. He entered into eter- nal life on May 8, 2002 in the Veterans Hospital in Los Angeles.
Sarge joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 18 and volunteered for submarine duty. Some of the subs he proudly served on for eight years were R-11, USS Rasher, USS Bowfin, and USS Puffer. All of his ser- vice was during WWII. After his eight years of service, he left the Navy and joined the U.S. Army and served two tours, in Korea and later Viet- nam. Altogether, he served nearly 32 years service time for his country.
Even when he was in the Army he served on ships and called it the Army's Navy. He was wounded in Viet- nam. Sarge was extremely proud of his service time.
After he retired from the service, he settled in Califor-
nia, living in Glendale for several years. He came to the Kern Valley in 1974, where he remained until his death.
Sarge belonged to the Ma- sonic Lodge No. 178, West- em Mine Council No. 612-06- 49, and VFW Disabled Ameri- can war veterans.
He is survived by his wife, Marge Inskeep of Kemville; daughters Jeanann Curry of Columbus, Ohio, Nevada, Joyce (Bobby) Stites of Or- egon and Lorraine (Mike) Findley of Wofford Heights; sons Frank (Irene) Webb of Valencia, Dana Hartman of Las Vegas and William Inskeep of Montana; brother Daniel (Mary) Inskeep of Marion, Ohio; sisters Martha (Monroe) Farber of Del Ray Beach, Fla. and Virginia (Bob) Dutcher of Ocala, Fla .; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and neph- ews.
He will certainly be missed . by family and friends.
Services will be held at Mountain View Baptist Church in Lake Isabella at. 11 a.m. on May 15, 2002, Pastor C. Preston North offi- ciating. Burial to follow at the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights.
Services were entrusted to the Lake Isabella Funeral Home, a family owned and operated funeral home.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2002
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Etta Alene Barbarick
Etta Alene Barbarick was bom in Vemon, Texas to Albert and Tina Mason on Dec. 22, 1908. She entered into rest on May 4, 2002 at Kern Valley Hospital at the age of 93.
Etta left Texas in 1936, moving to Lynwood, Calif. and then to Los Angeles in 1947. In 1950, she moved to Porterville, Calif. and later moved back to the Lynwood and Colton area. In 1969, she came to the Lake Isabella area where she re- mained to her death.
Etta loved to sew and cro- chet and was excellent at both. Cooking was like a hobby to her, especially bak- ing bread. When she was eight years of age, she won first place at the county fair în Texas. She learned a lot of secrets about cooking from her mother-in-law, who came
from Germany. She made candles and soap for family use. She loved all crafts and excelled in anything she did, even though she was blind in one eye for years.
Etta is survived by a son, Bill Barbarick of Corona, Calif .; three daughters, Ann Firth of Lake Isabella, Betty Millwee of Springville, Galif. and Darlene Hemenway of Bodfish; a sister, Claudia Hutchinson of Pateras, Wash .; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great-grandchildren.
A great void is left by her passing and all will greatly miss her.
Funeral services were held at the Mt. Mesa Church of Christ on May 11, 2002 at 11 a.m., with Elder Lynn Klase officiating. Burial was at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Cypress, Calif. on May 13, 2002 at 11 a.m.
Services were entrusted to Lake Isabella Funeral Home, a family owned and operated funeral home.
Marjorie I. Welch Olsson
Mrs. Marjorie 1. Welch Olsson of Rockaway, Ore. passed away on April 29, 2002 in Tillamook, Ore. at the age of 69. Bom in St. Augustine, Fla. on Dec. 30, 1932, to Clifton Ashe and Vera Lanier, Marjorie grew up and went to high school
in St. Augustine, moving to Boston at age 17. In 1956 she moved to Califomia, liv- ing in Downey, Whittier and for many years in Lake Isabella before coming to the Tillamook area in 1990.
In Lake Isabella she owned and operated the Canebrake Restaurant, and she worked for Bank of America in Los Angeles for eight years. Mrs. Olsson was a past member of the Elks, Moose and VFW Ladies Aux- iliary Post 77 in Lake Isabella. She loved the peace and quiet of the outdoors, and was happiest with a fishing pole in her hand. Marjorie loved working with her rose plants, and enjoyed going to yard sales, crafting, cook- ing, and going to casinos. She was preceded in death by a son, Gary Welch, in 1992, and by a brother, Gerald Ashe, in 1962.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Olsson of Rockaway, Ore .; two sons, Donald Welch of Indiana and Thomas Welch of Seattle; daughter Lisa Welch of Phoenix; brother Wayne Bush and sister Shirley Robertson of St. Augustine, Fla .; and five grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on May 3, 2002 at Waud's Funeral Home in Tillamook. A memorial ser- vice will take place at Kem Valley Cemetery on May 20, 2002 at 1 p.m., service by _ Valley Mortuary of Lake . Isabella.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2002
Wilma Charlotte Walker
Wilma Charlotte Walker was born on Oct. 19, 1919 in Jackson County, Ala. to Paul and Alma Thacker. She· passed away on April 29, 2002.
Early in her life, Wilma and her family moved to Texas where she grew up and be- gan raising her family. In the early 1950s, Wilma and her family moved to California. She came to the Kem River Valley in 1993.
Wilma was a member of the Mt. View Southem Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. She was active in Women's Sun- day School.
Wilma is survived by her brother Paul and his wife Annie Thacker of Harbor City, Calif .; brother Zell Bouldin of Tehachapi; brother Bob Thacker of Texas; daughter- in-law Bobby Walker of Lake Isabella; grandchildren Steve and Leslie Walker of Fuller- ton, Calif .; grandchildren Christy and Bob Pocorena of Chino Hills, Calif .; four great- grandsons; and her special church family.
A memorial service was held on May 1, 2002 at the Mt. View Southern Baptist Church. Graveside services were held on May 6, 2002 at Artesia Cemetery in Cerritos, Calif. Pastor Preston North presided over both services. Wilma will be truly missed by her family that she cared so much for and by all those spe- cial friends who knew and 'loved her.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary in Lake Isabella.
Marjorie I. Welch Olsson
Mrs. Marjorie I. Welch Olsson of Rockaway, Ore. passed away on April 29, 2002 in Tillamook, Ore. at the age of 69. Born in St. Augustine, Fla. on Dec. 30, 1932 to Clifton Ashe and Vera Lanier, Marjorie grew up and went to high school in St. Augustine, moving to Boston at age 17. In 1956 she moved to California, liv- ing in Downey, Whittier and for many years in Lake Isabella before coming to the Tillamook area in 1990.
In Lake Isabella she owned and operated the Canebrake Restaurant, and she worked for Bank of America in Los Angeles for eight years. Mrs. Olsson was a past member of the Elks, Moose and VFW Ladies Aux- iliary Post.77 in Lake Isabella. She loved the peace and quiet of the outdoors, and was happiest with a fishing pole in her hand. Marjorie loved working with her rose plants, and enjoyed going to yard sales, crafting, cook- ing, and going to casinos. She was preceded in death by a son, Gary Welch, in 1992, and by a brother, Gerald Ashe, in 1962.
She is survived by her hus- band, Richard Olsson of Rockaway, Ore .; son Donald Welch of Indiana; son Tho- mas Welch of Seattle; daugh- ter Lisa Welch of Phoenix; brother Wayne Bush of St. Augustine, Fla .; sister Shirley Robertson of St. Augustine, Fla .; and five grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on May 3, 2002 at Waud's Funeral Home in Tillamook., A memorial ser- vice and inurnment will take place at Kem Valley Cem- etery at a future date.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2002
Peter Nyhuis
Peter Nyhuis was bom in Holland, Mich. on Oct. 6, 1918 and to Marnis and Marie Nyhuis. He entered into eter- nal rest on April 30, 2002 at the age of 83 in Bakersfield.
He left Michigan in 1928 and moved to Wheaton, III. In 1942, he moved to Seattle, Wash. and from there to Westchester, Calif. in 1944. He came to the Kem River Valley in 1977.
Peter was Mason Past Master, Past High Priest of the Royal Arch Masons No. 162, a member of the Kem River Valley Masonic Lodge No. 827 in Kemville, Past II- lustrious Master of Bakers- field Council No. 28, Past Eminent Commander of Bakersfield Commandry No. 39, K.Y.C.H. Fresno Priory No. 71, Shriner Al Mataikoh Grand Convention Order of High Priesthood State of California, Southern Califor- nia Past Masters Associa- tion, Lake Isabella Shrine Club, Grand Council Thrice Illustrious Masters, Golden Quest York Rite College No. 119, Super Excellent Master of Southern California.
Peter was well loved and well respected by his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his two sons, Peter Andrew Nyhuis and wife of Oro Valley, Ariz., and Dean Allen Nyhuis of Lakewood, Calif .; three grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; and his spe- cial friend Becky Noel of Lake Isabella.
A memorial service will be held at the Masonic Lodge No. 827 in Kernville on May 8, 2002 at 2 p.m. He will be buried at sea off the coast of Southern California.
In lieu of flowers, the fam- ily requests that donations be made in Peter's name to your favorite charity.
Services were entrusted to the Lake Isabella Funeral Home, a family owned and operated funeral home.
Raymond Theodore "Ray" Henson
Ray Henson was bom in Blytheville, Ark. on Sept. 20, 1926 to James and Mary Henson and entered into rest on May 1, 2002 at the age of 75 în Lake Isabella.
He came to California af- ter his discharge from the United States Navy in 1947. He met and married Marga- ret Holder in 1949 in River- side, Calif. and resided there until 1975 at which time they moved to Wofford Heights and continued with his con- tracting business of painting houses.
Ray is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margaret; and three daughters, Mary Henson of Carlsbad, Calif., Donna Corser of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Christine Henson of Cambria, Calif.
Burial will be at Riverside National Cemetery in River- side, Calif.
Services were entrusted to Lake Isabella Funeral Home, a family owned and operated funeral home. ·
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2002
Richard Dillon Smith
Richard Smith was born on July 23, 1920 in Middletown, Ohio and passed away on April 16, 2002 in Weldon.
Dick graduated from Middletown High School in 1938 and then attended the University of Cincinnati, graduating with a Master's degree in Chemical Engi- neering and Metallurgy in 1943. He served in the United States Navy during World War II in Washington, D.C. and at the Naval Ordinance Test Statement (NOTS) in China Lake, Calif., where he was in charge of the design, construction and facilitating the Heat Treatment Facility in the Michelson Laboratory. On Aug. 16, 1944, he was married to Marguerite Pea- cock. Their first two children, Richard Jr. and Marguerite, were born while they were living in China Lake. A third child, Donald, was born in 1953 in Pasadena. Follow- ing his retirement, he be- came involved with the Uni- versity of La Verne Exten- sion Division. Seven years ago he decided to purchase his Weldon property and be- came involved with the Na- ture Conservancy and served on the Kem River Val- ley Revitalization Commit- tee. Dick was active in his neighborhood and was a committed volunteer for the South Fork Union School District and the South Fork Healthy Start Program.
Dick is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marguerite; chil- dren Richard Jr., Marguerite and Donald, all of California; and four grandchildren.
There was a memorial ser- vice on May 4, 2002 at the Weldon Southern Baptist Church in Weldon, officated by Robert Lewis.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the South Fork Union School District in memory of Richard D. Smith.
Paul Ritter
Paul Ritter was bom June 9, 1939, and went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Millie Ritter, and a stepson, Ron Martinlovich of Glendale; a son, David, of Ventura; a daughter, April Moreno of Hemet, Calif .; a brother, John Ritter of Las Vegas; a brother, Bruce Ritter of Bodfish; his mother, Lillie Ritter of Lake Isabella; three grandsons; and two granddaughters.
Memorial services were held on May 4 at the Kem Valley Bible Church in Lake Isabella.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2002
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2002
Celia Barclay
Graveside services were held April 4, 2002 at Desert Lawn Memorial Park in Palmdale, Calif. for Celia Barclay. Rev. Joe Silva from Quartz Hill Assembly of God was the Officiant. After a long struggle with a serious illness, God called Celia home on March 31, 2002.
Celia was bom on Aug. 31, 1915 in Beattyville, Ky. She was married to Albert Barclay, who predeceased her on Sept. 3, 1988.
Celia had five children. Two
of her daughters, Pauline Leftwich and Ann Clarkson, preceded her death. Her sur- viving children are Julia Spen- cer of Mountain Mesa, Beulah Selzer and her husband Jim of North Hollywood, Calif., and Robert Barclay, also of North Hollywood. Other survivors in- clude 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Celia also had two grandsons who predeceased her.
Celia had lived several years in Weldon before mov- ing to Lancaster. When she became ill, she moved to North Hollywood.
Throughout Celia's entire life, her undying faith in God prevailed. Even during her ill- ness, she told her family and friends that Heaven was go- ing to be wonderful and she wanted to see all of them there someday. Her faith in God kept her strong. Even in pain, she always had a beautiful smile and a twinkle in her eye.
God Has Promised by Elsie Natalie Brady God has kept His promise To send the rain and sun, The splendor of the seasons, The night when day is done. Everything we treasure Here on Earth below, Is given without measure With love, to thrive and grow. God has also promised That one day we shall see His Kingdom and the glory, For all eternity.
Gay Jett
Gay Jett was delivered Dec. 28, 1923 in Long Beach, Calif. She was reunited into the lov- ing arms of her husband, Walt, and son Gail on April 22, 2002. Graveside services were held April 30, 2002 at Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Calif.
Before moving to the valley Gay and family resided in Redondo Beach where she owned and operated a cater- ing service. After retiring and moving to the lake, Gay be- came very active in the com- munity. She belonged to the Highland Chapel United Meth- odist Church, and the U.M.W. She was president twice of the California Grandmothers Club No. 94, Sr. Regent of the Women of the Moose No. 1297, a local friendship club, also the Kem Valley Hospital Auxiliary, working both at the hospital and thrift shop. .
Gay was known for her good cooking, cheery smile and encouraging word for ev- eryone she met.
Gay was loved and will be missed by a large extended family of nieces and nephews and many, many friends.
There will be a memorial service on May 11 at 2 p.m. at the Highland Chapel U.M.C. with Pastor Ardys Sandell of- ficiating.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2002
Denise Reid
Private arrangements have been made for Denise Reid of Mountain Mesa who passed away after a long ill- ness on April 25, 2002. Denise was bom Nov. 1, 1961 in Gadsden, Ala. and moved to Califomia in 1971. She moved to the Kern River Val- ley four years ago.
She was an avid reader and enjoyed fishing. Herfam- ily was the most important thing to her. She loved spend- ing time with them. She was a very special lady.
Denise is survived by her longtime companion of 11 years, Andy Williams; son Chris and his wife Stosha Mercer, daughter Nancy and husband John Barber; son Ronald Hall; mother Frances Watson; sister Kathy Mayo and her husband Randy; brother Ray and his wife Colita Cole; and three grand- children, Alisha, Johnathon and James. We will all miss you.
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