Obituaries

Aug 8, 2023

Russell Dennis Norcutt of Lompoc died Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the age of 91.

Russ was born June 22, 1932, in Lucan, Minnesota, one of twelve children born to Leslie and Edna Norcutt.

After joining the United States Army Russ was stationed in Germany where he enjoyed traveling.

After his military service,...

Aug 5, 2023

Frank Houston Hilley, 76, of Lompoc California, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2023.

Frank was born on November 2nd, 1946, to Sam and Alice Hilley in Glendale, California. After Frank graduated from Lompoc High School in 1966, he was drafted by the Army. Frank served with the 101st Airborne Bravo Company 2nd 501st Infantry as a...

Jul 26, 2023

It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to Chad.

Chad was born in Lompoc on May 27, 1982. He passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2023.

Chad was a loving son, grandson, and brother. He loved his family with his whole heart and was a loyal friend. He is survived by his mother...

Jul 21, 2023

Jamaine Duckett was born on September 3, 1954, in Richmond, Indiana, to proud parents Donald and Shirley. She was the second oldest of five children. On July 21, 2023, Jamaine peacefully passed away, surrounded by her loving daughters, leaving behind a lasting legacy and cherished memories. She is preceded in death by her father Donald, her aunt Marilyn, her...

Jul 19, 2023

Veda Gail Battison, age 91, was born in ​Duncan, Oklahoma to Elmer and Joy Davis on November 30, 1931. She entered Heaven's gates and received her crown of glory on July 19, 2023.

Veda was a loving mother and a homemaker, but most of all she was a remarkable Christian woman who loved Jesus her whole life....

Jul 17, 2023

The vigil service for Rita Martin Gonzalez, 96, formerly of Lompoc, will be 6 pm, Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the chapel of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary.  A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 am, Friday, August 11, 2023, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church.  Burial to follow at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery.

Rita was born May 2, 1927,...

Jul 17, 2023

Vernon Munoz Howerton

November 11, 1929- July 17, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Vernon Munoz Howerton announces his passing on July 17, 2023. Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.  Vernon was born to Lucretia 'Billie' Munoz and...

Jul 14, 2023

James Alison Williams

June 16, 1949 – July 14, 2023

James Alison Williams (known as Jimmy or Jim) was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas on June 16, 1949, to Elizabeth Kerrol and James Robert Williams. He passed away in Lompoc, California on July 14, 2023, after suffering many medical issues.

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Jul 13, 2023

Carl A. (Campos) Watkins

June 28, 1936 – July 13, 2023

Carl A. (Campos) Watkins passed away on July 13, 2023, from heart disease.  He was born in Pomona, California on June 28, 1936, where he grew up.  Carl married the love of his life Doris G. Watkins; they were married...

Jul 5, 2023

JF Brewton, better known as Jeff F Brewton, was a local school teacher at Hapgood Elementary School in Lompoc. He taught 6th grade and Math Honors then ended his teaching career as a Special Education Teacher at La Cañada Elementary School 26 years later. He retired in 1990 and remained here in Lompoc close to his family until his...

Jul 2, 2023

Evelyn Ellis-Willis

April 8, 1923 – July 2, 2023

Evelyn, born Eveline Rosemary Adams on April 8, 1923, in Pearson, WA to Clarence Herbert Adams and Angela Franciska Domke, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday with her closest friends and...

Jun 29, 2023

With love and sadness, the Lara family announces the peaceful passing of David Paul Lara, Thursday, June 29, 2023. He was at home in Santa Maria, California, age 71.

David was born in Lompoc California, to Margaret Terrones Lara and Eladio Enriques Lara, both of Lompoc.

At age two, David's family moved to Long Beach,...

Jun 28, 2023

Carol Rae Quesnel passed away peacefully at Lompoc Convalescent Care Center on Wednesday morning June 28, 2023.  Carol was born on January 8, 1935, in Canton, Ohio to Victor and Violet Wolfe.  Carol attended Aultman Hospital School of Nursing obtaining her RN degree and has been a devoted member of the Harvard Medical School Nurse's Health Study since 1976....

Jun 20, 2023

Roy McMurray Shacklett Jr.

Born May 27, 1937

Passed away peacefully Tuesday morning June 20, 2023, in Lompoc, CA.

He attended Isaac Litton High School in Nashville, TN, and graduated from

Baxter Seminary Baxter, TN. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1955 and served

through...

Jun 16, 2023

Christina Ramirez

1950 - 2023.

We are sad to announce the unexpected death of our beloved mother on June 16, 2023, at the age of 72.

Survived by her children, Araceli Perez, Jorge Eduardo Perez, Patricia Perez, and Miguel Angel Perez. stepdaughter; Grisela Diaz, grandchildren; Breanna L. Anderson-Perez, Darlene...

Jun 15, 2023

Anne Marie McInturff January 28, 1943 – June 15, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anne.  Beloved wife, mother and Mimi.  Anne passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

Anne was born in Liege, Belgium on January 28, 1943, to her parents, Jules J....

Jun 12, 2023

Col. James S. MacKenzie Jr., USAF, Retired.

1932 – 2023

James "Jim" MacKenzie passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023, at the age of 91. He was surrounded by family and friends.

Jim was born on February 13, 1932, in Boston, MA. He was preceded in death by his...

Jun 11, 2023

Thomas F. Rudolph, 80, of Lompoc, Ca., peacefully passed away on June 11, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with dementia.

Tommy (as all his friends and co-workers knew him) was born on June 24, 1942, to Dorothy and Richard Rudolph in the beautiful town of Lompoc, Ca.  After graduating from Lompoc High School...

Jun 10, 2023

Victoria "Vicky" Aguiñiga

May 31, 1931 – June 10, 2023

With saddened hearts we announce the sudden passing of Victoria "Vicky" Aguiñiga, or as affectionately called by her children "Old Biscuit/My Viejita/Madrecita" on June 10, 2023.  She was 92.

She was born May 31, 1931, to Rogelio and Vivian...

Jun 8, 2023

Born Jackie Dale Waugh on August 26, 1935 in Marshfield Missouri to John Hadley Waugh and Elsie Mildred Snider Waugh.

Jack graduated High School in Elkland Missouri and later attended Allan Hancock Community College.

Jack enlisted in USAF in 1955 serving 22 years as Technical Sergeant (TSgt) before his Honorable Discharge. After his service in...