Sandra Irene Sepsey-Whiteley (Hancock) 1944 – 2026
Sandra Irene Sepsey-Whiteley (Hancock) Age 81 September 1, 1944 – February 8, 2026 Sandy passed away at home in Fallon, NV after a long 9-year battle with small cell lung cancer. She was a beacon of light, joy and love for her family and everyone who knew her. She was...
Carl Wayne Cox 1939 – 2026
Carl Wayne Cox May 23, 1939 - February 10, 2026 Carl “Wayne” Cox of Bishop, CA, passed away peacefully in his home on February 10th with his wife by his side. Wayne was born on May 23, 1939, in Stockton, CA, to parents Carl and Viola Cox. He attended Edison...
John Gary Boothe 1941 – 2026
John Gary Boothe May 23, 1941 – February 9, 2026 John Gary Boothe, a lifelong resident of the Owens Valley, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, after a short illness. In a touching and perhaps fitting coincidence, he passed away on the same date as his beloved...
Kathleen “Kathy” Alpers Hadeler 1943 – 2026
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...
James Kipp Poffley 07/10/1945 – 01/31/2026
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...
James W Allen(Jim) 1939 – 2026
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...
Kathy Jefferson Bancroft 1954 – 2026
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...
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...
