Obituaries

May 3, 2019

Paul Hewitt Crume, age 67, passed away on May 3, 2019, at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California.  Paul was born on January 26, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, to father Allan Crume and mother Delana Crume.

Paul H. Crume thoroughly enjoyed his time attending services, Bible studies, and many celebrations (Easter and Christmas), especially at St....

May 1, 2019

James "Jim" Clarke Scott, 76, the husband of the late Monica H. Scott, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in Lompoc, California.  Born September 4, 1942, in Huntington Park, California, he was the son of the late James Scott and Ruth Scott.

Jim graduated from Huntington Park High School and later attended the Al Somers Umpire...

Apr 28, 2019

Cecil L. Gordon was born on December 15, 1953 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was raised by parents, Hilda Gordon and Lionel Gordon (who was transferred to VAFB) and became residents in Lompoc, CA since 1961. Cecil was the middle child of three children.

Cecil attended Vandenberg Junior High and graduated from Cabrillo High School. Throughout high...

Apr 24, 2019

Albert Cornelius Hardy, Jr. was born 26 June 1923 in Santa Barbara, California.  He passed away peacefully on 24 April 2019 in Lompoc, California at the age 95.  Albert was the son of the late Albert Cornelius Hardy and Clara Maria Griesemer.  Al married Greeta Mary Louise Gates on 6 August 1950 in Goleta, California. Greeta passed away in...

Apr 22, 2019

It is with immense sadness that the family of Andrew Charles Venzor announces his sudden passing on Monday April 22, 2019, at the young age of 33. Andrew is survived by his mother - Nancy Snyder, sisters - Amy and Amanda, nephews – Austin, Alexander and Carter, niece – Elizabeth, extended family Including Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles and Cousins....

Apr 20, 2019

Joseph Edward Milligan was born on November 27, 1927, in Carpinteria, California.  He joined the Lord on April 20, 2019.

As a young child, the family moved to Surf, California, as his father was the Union Pacific agent at Surf.  Joe had many happy memories while living at Surf and often talked about having the beach as...

Apr 19, 2019

Patricia Jane Briggs was born on March 12, 1927, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the only child of Sadie and Wayne Pfrimmer. She grew up in the small town in Yuma, Colorado, where her dad was a rural mail carrier. She moved to Denver with her mother at age 13, after her father passed away from cancer. Her mother was a...

Apr 16, 2019

Virginia M. Johnson, 90, loving wife and mother, passed peacefully in her Lompoc, CA, home on April 16, 2019. She will be missed.  Virginia (Douglas) was a 1947 graduate of Leavenworth High School. Special thanks to the wonderful support and care provided by the staff of Assisted Hospice Care; Dr. Walker, Laurence, Leslie, Heather, Alana, Janie, Cassandra, Cici, and...

Apr 14, 2019

Beloved mother, wife, and librarian, Bertha Ella Spooner was born on February 12, 1927, in Watertown, New York, and passed away peacefully in her home in Lompoc on April 14, 2019, at the age of 93 years old.

Bertha was preceded in death by her parents Robert Roy Bevens of Long Point, Ontario, Canada, and Dora Elida...

Apr 10, 2019

"You come back and visit any time you want to. You're always welcome here." This was a heart speaking, one belonging to Mary Elizabeth Newsome, nee Dandridge. It was a gracious, rural Southern-bred heart of exceptional radiance.

Known as Betty to family and friends, who are a very numerous group in California and beyond, Mary Elizabeth Newsome...

Apr 10, 2019

Frank Joseph Taschler departed this life with family by his side on April 10, 2019, at the age of 80, to be with the Lord. Frank was born in St. Louis, Missouri.

Frank is survived by Mary Ellen Taschler, his loving wife (and buddy) of 57 years, his daughter Sandi Kenny (G.B.), his son Brance Taschler (Michelle),...

Apr 5, 2019

Surrounded by loving family, Dorothy Marie Sams passed away peacefully in her home on April 5, 2019. Dorothy, or Dot as she liked to be called, was born July 16th, 1941, in Chicago Illinois. After relocating several times her family settled in Denver Colorado. It was there, while attending high school, she met the Love of her Life John Edward...

Apr 2, 2019

Alice Cole, 85, of Lompoc, CA, passed away April 2, 2019, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

She was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, October 19, 1933, and was one of seven children being survived by her brother Harry Post (Dottie) of Ohio and sister Martha Wassmer of Pennsylvania.

Alice, a longtime resident of...

Mar 29, 2019

Amalia Angulo, age 80, was born on November 9, 1938, in Arandas, Jalisco, MX. She spent 60 wonderful years married to the love of her life, Gregorio Angulo. Together they had seven children- 5 sons, Salvador, Alejandro, Joel, Juan, Erasmo and two daughters Maricela, and Maria. Amalia had been a resident of Lompoc, CA, since 1982.

Amalia...

Mar 27, 2019

Randolph Nielsen died March 27 th at his home from complications of diabetes.  He was born April 30, 1954 in Downey California to Frances and Richard Nielsen.  Randy grew up in Buellton attending Jonita Elementary School and graduating from Santa Ynez Valley High School in 1972.  He is survived by his mother Frances Nielsen, sisters Vicky and her husband...

Mar 24, 2019

Mr. Aurelio Vargas, better known as "Wayo", 94, departed this life on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at his home with his family by his side.  He joins his late wife Maria Vargas in eternity.

Wayo was born on June 16, 1924, in Compton, California to his parents Florence and Ralph Vargas.  Wayo was the second eldest child...

Mar 24, 2019

Frank Edward Bancroft-Billings, 54, was born on October 15, 1964, in Topeka, Kansas, and passed away in Lompoc, California, on March 24, 2019.

Frank moved to Santa Barbara County in California in 1969. He devoted 34 years of his life to working at Imerys, formerly known as Celite. He loved volunteering 25 plus years of his life...

Mar 23, 2019

John Melatti passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 23, 2019, at his home in Lompoc, California.  John was born on March 24, 1936, in Gardner, Massachusetts.  He was predeceased by his daughter Kathy Melatti-Hawkins.  He is survived by his loving wife Sally, his son Joseph and daughter-in-law Siobhan of Lompoc, his daughter Annette and son-in-law Scott...

Mar 20, 2019

Phyllis Jean Reed passed away peacefully at home March 20, 2019.  Though she was a recent resident to Lompoc, she lived most of her life in California.

A widow, she leaves behind three daughters, eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and one sister.

Phyllis had many different careers in her lifetime, but her true passion was...

Mar 18, 2019

Frances Marion Tolles passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on March 18, 2019, at Atterdag Care Center in Solvang, California.  Frances was born on November 11, 1927, in Wenatchee, Washington.  She was predeceased in death by her loving husband, Ken, and is survived by her two sons, James Whiting of Arizona and Wayne Lisonbee of Washington State, and...