Rick Ronald Maddux (1956–2025)
Obituary: Rick Ronald Maddux Rick Ronald Maddux, 69, was born on September 6, 1956 and passed away with his family present by his bedside on December 21, 2025 in Palmdale, CA. Rick spent the majority of his life in the Owens Valley. He was the 3rd youngest of his 7...
Deb Murphy Memorial
A short memorial gathering is planned in honor and remembrance of Deb Murphy, a longtime local reporter for The Inyo Register and Sierra Wave Radio News. Deb Murphy, passed away last month at her home in Big Pine. The remembrance gathering will be held at 2:00 p.m. on...
Anne Fitzpatrick Obituary
Anne Fitzpatrick, long time resident of Bishop, California passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025 in Yucaipa, California. She is preceded in death by her husband Geale Fitzpatrick whom she has joined in Heaven with the Lord Jesus Christ. She is survived by her...
Remembering Warren Newman
Very long time visitor to the Eastern sierra! Visited Taboose creek in the 50’s thru 2020! WW2 B17 pilot! REMEMBERING Warren Newman IN THE CARE OF Miller Jones Mortuary and Crematory Warren Newman, born on April 11, 1924, in Inglewood, California, passed away on...
Elizabeth “Betty” Jane (Wagner) Ulrich 1922 – 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Jane (Wagner) Ulrich, a long-time resident of Bishop, CA, passed away peacefully on Friday, 28 Nov 2025, at the age of 103. Betty was born in Santa Ana, CA on 8 June 1922, joining her parents, William Joseph & Eva Blossom (Crawford)...
James Leland Wallace 1946 – 2025
James Leland Wallace May 7, 1946 – November 20, 2025 Leland was born May 7, 1946 in Porterville, California to James and Verna Wallace. His sister Irene was born a couple years later, and the family moved to Fish Lake Valley when he was about six years old. ...
Virgil Evans Obituary 1945 – 2025
Virgil Evans Obituary 1945 - 2025 Virgil Palmer Evans Junior, father, brother, educator, musician and friend, passed away after a long battle with cancer on April 11, 2025 in Los Osos, California. He was born on November 23, 1945 to Virgil Evans Sr. and wonderful...
John George Beems 1939 – 2025
John George Beems October 9, 1939 – November 11, 2025 John George Beems, age 86, of Bishop, California, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on November 11, 2025. He was born on October 9, 1939, in Los Angeles, California. He grew up in...
Kirk George Wilson 1959 -2025
Kirk George Wilson August 30, 1959 – November 2, 2025 The Owens Valley community lost one of its own on Sunday, November 2. Kirk George Wilson passed away at the age of 66. Kirk was born in the San Fernando Valley to Lois and Earl Wilson Jr. on August 30, 1959. When...
Michael Corey Romo 1983 – 2025
Michael Corey Romo March 1, 1983 – October 23, 2025 Corey was born at Northern Inyo Hospital on March 1, 1983, to Deanna Bever of Bishop, CA, and Michael Romo of Scottsdale, AZ. From a young age, Corey dreamed of being a cowboy like his dad. As a child, he was often...
