Independence High Continuation California Alumni Obituaries

On Wednesday morning January 28 2026 God in his infinite wisdom dispatched an angel who whispered Barbara your road has been rough you have suffered enough youve fought a good fight now come home to rest. Our beloved Barbara Ann Lee Odegaard was born on March 2 1941 in Williamsburg VA to the late Th...

Diane Yvonne Lomax was born on August 11 1948 in Richmond Virginia to the late Amos and Sarah McGee. She entered eternal rest on January 18 2026. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Marshall and Larry and her beloved grandmother Hazel Green to whom she attributes her...

Virginia (Mae) Hale Sivils, age 89, passed on January 23, 2026 after her heart just gave out. She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Desmond Hale; her husband, Melvin Sivils and her son in law, Mark Gordon (Bad Mark).She was born August 3, 1936 on the hottest day that year in Westmorela...

Thais Terri Hines a radiant matriarch gifted artist joyful storyteller and keeper of family legacy has peacefully transitioned on January 21 2026. Born December 31 1935 in Boston Massachusetts she lived a life rich with courage creativity laughter music flavor and love. Her remarkable journey carrie...

Ricky Earl Bobbitt age 67 of Independence VA passed away at his home on Tuesday February 3 2026. Ricky was born on March 16 1958 in Independence to Robert Walter and Mary Ruth Burkins Bobbitt. He attended Independence High School and worked in the furniture construction business. He enjoyed hunting ...

Anita June Phipps Love age 95 of Independence VA passed away on Friday Jan. 23 2026 at the Woltz Hospice House in Dobson NC following a brief illness. She was born on June 22 1930 in Grayson County to Ben Hurley and Velva Cox Phipps. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husban...

Lt. Col. Jimmey Norman Phipps USAF Ret age 92 of Colorado Springs CO passed away in his home on December 17 2025. Jim was born April 9 1933 at Bridle Creek Grayson County VA to Dewey and Elsie Phipps. He was the second of five children and grew up with strong family values where he developed his str...

William Bill Lee Strong age 74 of Independence VA passed away at his home on Wednesday December 17 2025. Coach Strong was born in Bluefield West Virginia to the late Grover Reese Strong and Shirlene Burgess Strong. He is survived by his brother Brad Strong and wife Mary Ann of Bristol TN two nephews...

The family of Wilma Louise Jones Moxley 73 of Independence VA is deeply saddened to share that she passed away on Monday January 5 2026 at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem Virginia. Louise was born on March 22 1952 in Jefferson NC to Arzie and Gladys Jones. She graduated from Alleghany High School...

Mary Applis Johnson Wynn was born October 14. 1934 to the union of Grey Johnson and Ivory Smith of Houston Texas. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Paul CME Church in Independence Heights. She later joined Blueridge Methodist Church in Sunnyside. Marys educational journey b...

Calvin Gaylord Dunn was born on June 23 1953 in Houston Texas to the late Beatrice Dunn and Willie Bill Samuel. Calvin was the second of four children born to his mother. He grew up in the Independence Heights area better known during that time as Studewood. At an early age Calvin was baptized and b...

Ralph Tyrone Miller 81 passed away on November 15 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph W. Miller and Eula Webb Miller and his wife Katha Sadler Miller. Left to cherish his memory is his son Owen Miller Denise and grandson Colton Miller. Ralph graduated from Jarratt High School in the ...

Michael Ratliff answered the Lords call home December 5 2025 after an extended illness. In Poor Bottom KY on April 20 1948 Delmon and JuanitaSykes Ratliff had their second son Michael Gene. He joined his brother Gobel and in the years to come they were joined by Terry Forest and Kenny. When Mike was...

Charles graduated from Broadway High School class of 1970 where he played baseball. He went on to serve in the Navy from 19711975 on the USS Independence and Intrepid. He was a member of the Mayland Christian Church. He worked for Harrison Farms for 40 plus years before retiring. After retiring he d...

Melvin Light of Valley Mills Texas passed away at a McGregor Care Center surrounded by family. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Friday January 23 2026 at the Valley Mills First Baptist Church with Pastor Adam Hailes officiating. Burial will be in the Valley Mills Cemetery. Visitation will be one ...

Roger Dale Hinzman 52 of Ravenswood WV passed away January 27 2026 at his home following a sudden illness. He was born August 2 1973 in Ripley a son of Norma Jean Armstrong Fox of Ravenswood and Carroll R. Hinzman. He was a graduate of Ravenswood High School and a former employee of J CO Lumber and ...

Dickie Ray Widener 81 of Princeton West Virginia passed away on December 27 2025 at Princeton Community Hospital. He was born on July 13 1944 at Grace Hospital in Welch West Virginia the youngest of four children born to Clarence Emory Widener and Opal Ann Mullins Widener. Dickie spent his childhood...

Nada Sherrill, known to family and close friends as Sally, lived a life defined by determination, discipline, faith, and deep devotion to family. From a small mining town in Anaconda, Montana, she forged a path shaped by independence, resilience, and quiet courage never losing pride in where she cam...

Curt Johnson 55 of Anacortes went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 9 2026. He was born on November 11 1970 in Anacortes to parents Iver and Cheryl Johnson. Born with a seizure disorder Curt lived at home with family his whole life facing often limited activities and outing...

Michael Neely Ames 81 a lifelong resident of Anacortes Washington passed away peacefully on Monday January 12 2026. He was born on February 10 1944 in Anacortes to Albert Porky and Cora Duteau Ames Mike grew up deeply rooted in the community that remained his home for most of his 81 years. Mike grad...

Rosanne Carroll age 82 of Manitowoc passed away with her family by her side in the early morning hours of Monday February 2 2026 at St. Marys Nursing Home. Rosanne was born on March 3 1943 in North Dakota to the late Anthony Huizinga and Rosalie Mann Brown. Rosannes life was so beautifully crafted. ...

Diane Pivonka age 71 passed away peacefully leaving behind a legacy of compassion independence and lifelong service to others. Diane was born on September 25 1954 in Manitowoc to the late Marvin and Margaret A. Schuh Pivonka. She grew up in Clarks Mills and graduated from Valders High School with th...

Chevelle Cheri Mack, known to most as Chevy, beloved daughter, sister, mother, granddaughter, aunt, niece, and grandma-to-be, was diagnosed with stage four cancer on October 12, 2025. Following a brief but unrelenting battle, she passed away on the morning of January 18, 2026. She was strong to the ...

Shari Fromm age 57 of Twin Valley MN passed away on January 24 2026 at HIA Heathers House Hospice in Fargo ND. Shari Dawn Fromm was born on March 10 1968 in Crookston MN to Carl and Ann Lassila Fromm the youngest of three children. She grew up in St. Hilaire MN and attended school there before gradu...

Our beautiful mother grandmother aunt and dear friend Doreene Mae Wilkinson Hoopiiaina passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 21 2026 at the age of 98. Doreene was born on August 11 1927 in Salt Lake City Utah to Harry Wilkinson and Helen Florence Greenig. She attended South High Sch...

Dorothy M Koubsky age 84 of Glenwood died peacefully on December 27 2025 at the Glenwood Retirement Village. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1100 a.m. on Friday January 2 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glenwood with Father Joe Vandeberg officiating. Visitation will be Thursday Ja...

Thomas Junior Steele died peacefully in his "tiny" home on December 31 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Born March 16 1927 in Knob Noster Missouri to Thomas Alex Steele and Pearl Mae Hitchens Steele Toms formative years were spent in the church. Tom would help load coal and stock the church on ...

John Robert Tevis 86 of Kingsville Missouri passed peacefully away Tuesday January 13 2026 at his home. John was born July 15 1939 in Holden Missouri the son of Charles Tevis and Helen Hodges Tevis. He graduated from Holden High School Class of 57. He married Beverly Ann Stoyko in May of 1957 in Mia...

Robert Robbie Allen Hemme 55 of Concordia MO died Monday February 2 2026 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence MO surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 1030 a.m. Saturday February 7 2026 at Bethel United Church of Christ in Concordia with Rev. Michael Banes officiating. ...

Ernest "Ernie" Marshall Robinson Jr. 58 of St Joseph Missouri passed away Monday January 26 2026 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. He was born October 30 1967 in Las Vegas NV son of Janis Mayfield and Ernest Robinson Sr. He attended Arro Grande High School in California later relocating to St. Jose...