Obituaries for the Lancaster, CA Area

May 7, 2024

Melinda BachA joyful servant of the Lord was called home to heaven on Saturday, May 4, 2024.Melinda Joy Bach was born on February 11, 1980, in LaPorte, Indiana to John and Diane Goetsch. Traveling the country as an evangelist’s daughter, Melinda was a stranger to no one and always had a ready smile for everyone she met. She graduated from...

May 6, 2024

Janet HaasA loving and caring servant of the Lord was called home to heaven on Monday, May 6, 2024.Janet Clare Haas was born on February 19, 1935, in Fresno, CA to Alton and Harriet Self. Janet was a stranger to no one and always had a ready smile for everyone she met and made sure they were always welcome and...

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23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy...

Apr 14, 2024

It is with tremendous sadness and grief that Dawn Malson, Linda Owens Webb and I announce the death of our mother Tommie Florene Owens. Tommie died on Sunday morning, April 14, 2024 at 11:30 am at home. Despite her age, Tommie enjoyed surprisingly good health up until nearly the end. Our family has been wonderfully overwhelmed with the tremendous outpouring...

Apr 13, 2024

Joe Gonzales peacefully passed away on April 13,2024, with his beloved wife Maria Gonzales and his family by his side.He was born October 7th, 1935, in Wilcox, Arizona. Joe Gonzales served in the Navy for 22 years.  He is predeceased by his sons Paul and Terry. He is survived by his wife Maria , sister Virginia, sons Robert, Joseph, and...

Apr 11, 2024

On April 11, 2024, Gary M. Yother, age 69, of Littlerock, California, peacefully passed away at a local hospital, surrounded by friends.  Born on March 1, 1955, in Chattanooga, TN, to Ross and Ruth Yother.  A proud graduate of Red Bank High School, class of ’74.  Gary was one of a kind.  He was loved by many and respected in...

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Apr 7, 2024

Our loving mother, Mary Kissell age 84 of Lancaster, CA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 7, 2024. Mary is preceded in death by her father, mother, and brothers Thomas, James, and John Smith.

Born on November 19, 1939, in El Centro, California, Mary Genevieve Smith was the beloved daughter of Genevieve Mary Manning and Thomas Matthew Smith Jr....

Apr 7, 2024

Dr. Thomas Lee 1953-2024We regret to announce the passing of Dr. Thomas Lee on April 7th, 2024. Thomas Jerome Lee was born on June 5th, 1953 in Wisconsin to Marilyn and Jerome Lee. 



Thomas pursued a doctoral degree at Southern California College of Optometry Fullerton and received his doctorate in 1976. He served as an optometrist at Kaiser Permanente. His patients...

Apr 6, 2024

The Farmers Daughter Born Nov. 20, 1934 only child of William “Bill” and Isabel “Bell” Serres Arroyo Grande, CA.  Passed on to Eternal Life with her God and Creator, Lord and Savior April 6, 2024 Lancaster, CA  Age 89.

Valedictorian Mission San Luis Obispo High School 1952.

Married the boss’s son when she became the wife of Curtis “Curt” Crawford July 24,...

Mar 28, 2024

Mar 28, 2024

On March 28, 2024, Warren Dale Hayes, age 61, of California City, California, peacefully passed away at Palmdale Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family, after bravely battling cancer.

Born on December 31, 1962, in Columbia, Missouri, to Patricia Moran and Felix Mason, Dale’s journey began in the heart of Kansas City Missouri. A proud graduate of Van Horn High School, class...

Mar 27, 2024

Austin Colombus Dishmon was born in the state of Mississippi on September 19, 1995, and would eventually call Michigan his beloved home state. Austin began his military career in the United States Marine Corps and would earn the title and rank of Sergeant Dishmon. Austin was stationed in Japan, Indiana, and Massachusetts and once he transferred to the United States...

Mar 27, 2024

James Daniel (Dan) Maupin was born on September 22, 1946, and passed away in hishome on March 27, 2024, with his beloved wife, Teresa Jones Maupin, by his side. Danwas a lifelong resident of the Antelope Valley, where, impervious to the unceasing windsand sauna-like conditions, he built with his own two hands a loving home for his familyand a launching...