by News Staff | Feb 9, 2026 | Local News, Obituaries
Kathleen “Kathy” Alpers Hadeler July 19, 1943 – February 2, 2026 Kathleen “Kathy” Alpers Hadeler, a lifelong resident of Inyo County, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at the age of 83. Born and raised in California, Kathy spent all 83 years of her...
by News Staff | Feb 5, 2026 | Local News, Obituaries
James Kipp Poffley 07/10/1945 – 01/31/2026 James Kipp Poffley, was born to Harry and Louise (Fisher) Poffley on July 10, 1945 in San Angelo, Texas and passed away peacefully in Bishop, California on January 31, 2026. He had a career in advertising that he was...
by News Staff | Feb 4, 2026 | Local News, Obituaries
James W Allen(Jim8mm) Jim was born on June 29, 1939 in Parry Sound Ontario, Canada, at his Grandfather’s farm. He passed away on January 30, 2026 at his home. His Parents were Jessie and Routley Allen. He was predeceased by his parents and sister Leona. He is...
by News Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Local News, Obituaries
Kathy Jefferson Bancroft, a member of the Lone Pine Paiute Shoshone tribe, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of January 25, 2026. She was born in Lone Pine on August 27, 1954. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Barbara Morgan and Thomas...
by News Staff | Jan 14, 2026 | Local News, Obituaries
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...
by News Staff | Jan 8, 2026 | Local News, Obituaries
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...
