65 year old Bernard Roy Wales, Jr. died January 18th at the Bishop Care Center. He was bornn in Glendale, CA, March 5, 1942.

Wales graduated from Bishop Union High School in 1960. He went into the Air Force after graduation for 1 trm of active service. Wales was a radar technician. After leaving the service, he went into television repair and satellite installation as a career.

Mr. Wales is survived by two brothers – Victor Wales of Kingman,, AZ and Eric Wales of Bishop; two sisters – Tina Wales of Bishop and Juneanne Wales of Kingman, AZ.

Family members offered thanks to the Inyo-Mono Senior Program. "We appreciate what you've done for our brother at his time of need. You are a great asset to our community."

Funeral Services are private, and the family asks that instead of flowers you might make a donation in Bernard Wales memory to the Inyo-Mono Senior Program.

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Owen F. Cooper
1916-2008
Former Inyo Register co-publisher, Owen Frank Cooper, died Jan. 20th  
in Louisville, Colo. after a three-year battle with colon cancer. He  
was 91.
Mr. Cooper was born in Hollywood, Calif. on Feb. 10, 1916 but lived  
most of his life in the Owens Valley, where he graduated from high  
school, married and raised a family. A commercial printer by trade,  
he co-owned and operated Chalfant Press, Inc., the original parent  
company of The Inyo Register newspaper, with partner Todd Watkins for  
more than 40 years.
Mr. Cooper spent his last nine years living with his granddaughter  
Lorilyn and her husband Greg, first in San Diego and then in  
Superior, Colo. where Mr. Cooper enjoyed similarities between the  
Rockies and the High Sierra. This unique living situation afforded  
Mr. Cooper the opportunity to develop a deep bond with Lori and  
Greg's sons, whom he credited with keeping his spirit young.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Thelma Mairs Cooper  and  
grandson Tony Cooper in 1996; son Wayne Cooper in 1997; and daughter  
Cheryl Pingree in 1998.
Survivors include granddaughters Lorilyn "Lori" Pingree Badzik of  
Colorado and Jacklyn Cooper of California; grandsons Larry Pingree  
and Derek Cooper, both of California; and five great-grandchildren.
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He loved the courtroom, the practice of law, and Don Chapman brought an ethical standard to public service rarely seen. Judge Chapman died Monday night in Bishop. He had struggled with illness the last two years. He was in his late 70s.

I had interviewed Judge Chapman many times over the years. One of the hallmarks of his public service – his refusal to be compromised by social or personal interests. After the death of his wife, Shirley, the Judge remained a loner, devoting himself to his work and family.

He retired from his position of Superior Court Judge in January of 1997. He told me at the time that the administration of the law had grown very complicated, more complex than necessary to deliver good justice.

Chapman graduated from USC law school in 1959 and practiced law in Riverside until he and his family moved to Bishop in 1971 where he took over Boyd Taylor's law practice. Back then there were only two other lawyers in town.

In January of 1977, Don Chapman was appointed to the Inyo Justice Court bench. He was later appointed to the Superior Court Judgeship when Verne Summers retired.

Judge Chapman not only devoted a serious nature to his legal decisions, he presented an unmoveable, moral force in the Inyo courthouse during many political spats through the years.

At his retirement, Chapman said that he couldn't have had a more enjoyable, rewarding career. "I've enjoyed every minute of it," he said.

What did he enjoy most about the practice of law? "I enjoyed the courtroom and trial practice," he said. The judge called it "an extremely challenging and rewarding experience to go into the courtroom and to advocate a position with your whole heart and soul; and if you win it's particularly enjoyable, if you lose, you have some bad moments and go at it again. It's always a challenge. It was always fun for me, and I always had respect and love, if you will, for my fellow attorneys and opponents." He said when you went into the courtroom, you had respect for everyone, so it became an enjoyable experience.

To critics of the judicial system, Chapman said, "of course, it's an imperfect system, because the people in it are human, but it's the best system I have found."

Don Chapman will be remembered for his moral strength and his warm heart. He is survived by daughters Becky Taylor and Leslie Chapman in Inyo County and other children and grand children.

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JULIE KIM WALIZER FUNK
1962 -2008
Passed away on March 15, 2008 in Clarksburg, West Virginia,
after a short illness. She was born in North Hollywood, California 
on April 21, 1962. Julie grew up in the Owens Valley, when
she moved to Independence, California in 1966 with her parents. 
Later moving to Bishop, California. Julie attended schools in Bishop 
and graduated from Bishop High School in 1980. She later
attended Brooks College in Long Beach, California, studying 
fashion design. After marriage, she and her husband George 
lived in several California cities, as her husband worked for the
airline and aircraft maintenance industry. They settled in San
Antonio, Texas for many years, and finally lived in Bridgeport,
West Virginia. She is survived by her husband, George Funk;
children, Brian Funk of San Antonio, and Mark Funk of Bridgeport, WV.
Parents David and Judith Walizer of Auburn, California; brothers
David C. Walizer of Reno, Nevada and Sean Walizer of Folsom, 
California and many members of her extended family. Private services 
and internment in Auburn, California are pending.

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David Carro
1956-2008

The community lost a very special person on October 15th, when David Carro passed away in Carson City, NV after a short illness.
David was born in Bishop on March 5, 1956. He grew up in Bishop and attended Bishop High School. After high school, David embarked on many adventures. He hitchhiked up the coast and landed in Alaska where he became a commercial fisherman and also worked at a local TV station. David returned to Bishop in 1984. In September of 1986 he married his loving wife, Bette Rae. Over the years he worked various jobs, including Social Services and IMACA. For the past 4 _ years, David has been a Rural Mail Carrier. All the people on Davids route could always count on him to deliver a friendly smile and conversation as well as the mail.
David touched many hearts on his road through life. He was always there to lend a helping hand to those in need. His love for animals and creatures was boundless. He and Bette Rae took in all the homeless animals their house could hold, from iguanas to llamas. David loved being with friends while eating good food and watching movies. He also loved hitting a bucket of balls at the golf course, talking politics, making jokes, and just being social. David was an avid reader and a music lover. His compassion for life will deeply be missed. Davids heart was large; it fit perfectly in the boundless space of the Owen Valley. May David find peace along his eternal path.
David was preceded in death by his grandmother, Esther Watterson; mother, Sybil Carro, both of Bishop and half brother, Stan Mack of Tennessee. David is survived by his wife Bette Rae; brother, Ken Carro of Bishop; sisters Maxine Carro of Bishop and LaVerne Alvord of Oregon as well as 4 nieces and 4 nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. in the Home Economics Building at the Tri County Fairgrounds. A potluck reception will immediately follow. All are invited to attend and bring stories to share about David.

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Funeral services are pending for 78 year old Douglas Wayne Brown, a resident of Bishop for 57 years. He was born in Okalhoma City, Oklahoma on June 14, 1930. He passed away on November 11th at his home.

Douglas Brown was preceded in death by his wife Babe Brown and his lifelong friend, Mickey Everhart. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Union, and he served in the U.S. Army.

Brown is survived by his daughter Calli Rae Brown of Bishop, son Douglas W. Brown, II of Reno, Nevada, brother Roy Brown of Topaz, CA, sisters Vida Brown and Wilma Brunelle, grandchildren Doug Brown, III, Sarah Brown and Matthew Brown.

Donations in Douglas Brown's memory may be made to the Hospice of the Owens Valley.

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Robert G Pahlow passed away on December 3, 2008 of Cancer in Seattle, Washington. He was born in Alliance, Nebraska to Al and Evelyn Leone Pahlow.

He was raised by his grandparents George and Lula LaClair until 1946 when he moved to Los Angeles, Calif after his Grandfather passed away. A year later he moved to Van Nuys, Calif and lived with his Mother, Evelyn Leone Rau and his stepfather Con Rau. He attended Van Nuys High School where he met his wife Lois Lloyd. They were married on November 25, 1950 in Las Vegas, Nevada. During his working years in the San Fernando Valley in California, he worked for General Motors, Litton Industries, Lockheed and Tasker Industries.

Bob moved to Bishop, California in 1974 with his wife and their son Jeff. He eventually accepted employment with Bishop High School as a custodian. He retired from the high school in 1991 and moved to Sequim, Washington with his wife Lois.

Bob loved to travel, enjoyed fishing and being with his family.

He is survived by his wife Lois, sons Robert Jr (Rob)and his wife Susan; Jeffrey(Jeff) and his wife Janet; 7 Grandchildren,3 Great Grandchildren, and two very special friends, Stephanie and Jon Dalberg. Bob was preceded in death by a son William..

There are to be no services at Bobs request. Donations can be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation in Bobs memory. Cremation is to be handled by The Neptune Society and the family will gather later to scatter the ashes.

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In Loving Memory of David Peter Mattovich who passed Thursday, December
11, 2008. He was born in Oakland, California on March 4, 1951. He was
survived by his wife D.B. of 33 years, twin daughters Rachel and Renee,
mother Frances, sister Judy and niece Corrie. A Celebration of Life
Service and potluck is planned for Monday, December 15, 2008 from
4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Home-Economics building at the Tri-County
Fairgrounds in Bishop, CA. 
From the beginning of his life to the end, he was a giver to the community
around him. As a young man he was an Eagle Scout, an alter boy and wore
many different hats and uniforms. He was a hard working man with
tremendous zeal for life. There was never a moment when his hands were
empty or not busy helping someone. He was a thoughtful, generous,
comical, and socially magnetic fun spirit, whom always lit up a room.
David was a loving husband, a doting father, and a friend to all, even
strangers. David loved living in the Eastern Sierra and was an avid
outdoorsman. He was deeply involved in the Advocates for Access to Public
Lands (AAPL). He was a member of the Sneakers Motorcycle Club and
participated in numerous motorcycle races. He also volunteered in events
so others could enjoy the same enthusiasm he had for the sport. He
coached his daughters in softball and was also a volunteer for the middle
school ski program and continuously shared his passion for the outdoors
and all sports.
David was very proud of his twin daughters who are both attending colleges
in Southern California. A trust fund is being set up through his CalTrans
family, from whom he loved and was employed for over 20 years. 
He will be missed, but his spirit will always remain in the Eastern
Sierra, and in the hearts of the lives he touched.

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A memorial service for 57-year Bishop resident Donald K. Calkins will be held Saturday, Jan. 3, 1 p.m., Brune Mortuary, Bishop. The Rev. Caddy Jackson will officiate. A private family service with military honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8988 will precede the memorial service. Mr. Calkins, 90, died Dec. 30 at Northern Inyo Hospital.

Born Sept. 28, 1918 in Salinas, Calif., Mr. Calkins was raised in Ceres, Calif. After attending Modesto Junior College, Mr. Calkins earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Southern California in 1941.

Mr. Calkins enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, attending Reserve Officer Candidates school in Quantico, Va. He joined the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Elliott, Calif. and saw action in four operations including Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan and Tinian. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service during the 1944 Battle of Saipan in the Marianas Islands.
A USMC station assignment near Wellington, New Zealand led Mr. Calkins to meet Bobbie Scott. The couple married in St. Peters Cathedral on Aug. 7, 1943. Upon return to the states, Mr. Calkins served as Executive Officer at Camp Elliott, where Mrs. Calkins soon joined him.

Following honorable discharge from the Marines, he joined his father and brother as co-publisher of the Calkins Newspapers in Modesto. The company owned four weekly newspapers including The Modesto Journal, The Hughson Chronicle, The Denair Times and The Ceres Courier.

In 1951 he left the family business to take a position at Bishops Chalfant Press. Under the then-leadership of Todd Watkins, Chalfant Press produced The Inyo Register, The Inyo Independent, The Owens Valley Progress-Citizen, The Mono Herald and The Bridgeport Chronicle Union.

Mr. Calkins ultimately dedicated 42 years of his life to Chalfant Press. Like so many of his journalism brethren, he worked in almost every capacity at Chalfant Press. He served as editor, reporter, photographer, and in later years ran the operations darkroom facilities. He also penned the popular Days Gone By column for the better part of a decade, thoroughly enjoying those moments when he touched on the push and pull days of the Los Angeles-Owens Valley water wars.

He also served as a correspondent for The Los Angeles Times and The Associated Press. He was a long-time contributor to Chalfants successful annual publication, The Eastern Sierra Fishing Guide, and often served as the host for Chalfants informal media gathering during the annual Trout Opener.

While semi-retiring from the newspaper in 1984, Mr. Calkins continued to contribute to the Chalfant Press operations until Dec. 30, 1993. He and his wife spent the last 14 years enjoying time with their children and extended family as well as one another.

Mr. Calkins was a life member of the Bishop Lions Club, a 50-year member of the Bishop Elks Lodge and a member of the American Legion. He served 14 years as a board member, and then as vice president, of the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association. His most memorable honor was being placed on the retired reserve list as Lieutenant Colonel USMCR.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Bobbie, of Bishop; daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Will Arcularius of Cedar City, Utah; son, Robert Calkins of Wellington, Nev.; grandchildren Tina Mosey of San Diego, Greg August and Bob August of the Bay Area, and Angie Calkins of Reno; great-grandchildren Ashley and Stephen August; nephew Doug Calkins; niece Jackie Calkins and cousin Patricia Shepherd of Oregon.

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Thelma Lorraine McRoberts
1936-2009

A Celebration Of Life for Keeler resident Thelma McRoberts will be held Saturday, March 14th, 1:00 p.m. @ the Lone Pine V.F.W Post 8036, 481 S. Main Street.

Born October 15, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri to Milburt & Margaret (OHalloran) Brumley. Thelmas family moved to Richmond California when Thelma was very young. Her family lived in many parts of California, and then moved to Yreka Ca. where Thelma went to school and graduated from Yreka High. Thelma was very athletic in her younger days and was a pitcher on a Womans Minor Softball League.

Thelma met the Love of her life Bailey Scooter McRoberts in March 1954 and 2 weeks later they were married on April 10, 1954 in Reno Nevada.

Bailey and Thelma moved to the Owens Valley many years ago where they raised a family. In 1976 they managed and owned the Ranch House Caf in Olancha, until Thelma was diagnosed with breast cancer, Thelma was a survivor of cancer for more then 20 years until cancer took here life on March 7, 2009. Thelma was a lifetime member of the V.F.W Post 8036 Ladies Auxiliary in Lone Pine.

Thelma is survived by her husband of 55 years Bailey Scooter McRoberts of Keeler, Sons Bailey McRoberts of Keeler, Daniel Danny and Daughter in Law Janice McRoberts of Lone Pine, Sister Nadine McCormick of Palmer Alaska, 2 Granddaughters Sarah (McRoberts) Wilson of Crowley Texas and Kelly (McRoberts) Green of Sacramento California and 8 Great grand children and numerous nieces and nephews.

All that knew and loved her will miss Thelma.

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Jeffrey was born December 8, 1950 in Richmond, Ca and died very unexpectedly on March 12 at his home here in Bishop. Jeffrey lived his entire life in California, primarily in San Diego, Mammoth Lakes and Bishop. Jeffrey met the love of his life, Mollie, in San Diego in early 1974. They married later that same year. They made their home in San Diego until 1990 where Jeffrey worked as an electrical contractor.

Then Jeffrey and Mollie decided that they wanted to see more of the world so they packed up an RV, and hit the road for the next eight years. What fun and adventures they experienced, included a life-long dream of hiking the entire John Muir Trail.

By 1998 the Scotts were thinking of settling down once again just at the time Mollie's parents were hoping to leave the hustle and bustle of southern California. The four of them decided to merge households and live together in Bishop, one of their favorite towns. Both Jeffrey and Mollie took care of her parents until they passed away in 2003 and 2006 respectively .

In the past 11 years Jeffrey had time to indulge in his love of outdoor sports; skiing, hiking, backpacking, golfing and more. And for the first time in many years he had the opportunity to express his love for the Eastern Sierras in his exceptional watercolors.

Jeffrey was admired by all his construction buddies, fellow skiers on the mountain, the folks at Bishop Country Club, and his friends in the art world. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him.

Above and beyond his numerous interests and talents, Jeffrey's priority always remained his loving wife, Mollie.

He is survived by his wife, Mollie, his mother, Helen, six brothers and sisters, numerous brothers and sisters in law and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday March 21 at 1:00 PM at the Scott's house at 660 Sundown Circle, in Bishop.

In lieu of flowers donations may by made to either ICARE or Inyo Council for the Arts.

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A beautiful woman who enjoyed a singing career in earlier years and who hosted a jazz show on a former Independence radio station, Pat Roberts of Lone Pine has died at the age of 82.

Pat lived in Lone Pine for many years and made many friends with her strong personality. Her mellow voice could be heard on former radio station KNYO as she delivered jazz and swing music to her audience. Pat also performed sales for the station.

She is survived by sister Mary Ellen Cox, brother Make Baker and children Susan Strong, Clayton Anderson, Nancy Roberts, Jeff Roberts and John Roberts and many grand children and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Pat were held over the week-end. The family asks that if you wish, you may donate in Pat's name to the Southern Inyo Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility in appreciation of their wonderful care.

And, another long-time Lone Pine resident has died – 84 year old Ruby Bonham Tonkin. Ruby passed away at Southern Inyo Hospital after a long struggle with lung disease.

Ruby's family said she was an avid reader and loved children. She was an excellent horsewoman in her early years. She worked tirelessly on important community issues and was an active member of Concerned Citizens of Inyo County and the Lone Pine School Board.

Ruby Tonkin is survived by her sister Barbara Strickland; children Kathleen New and Barbara and Richard Morgan of Lone Pine, and from out of the area – Harvey and Becky Getty and Willie and Kerry Tonkin.

The family suggests that donations may be made in Ruby's name to the Southern Inyo Hospital Nursing Care Unit or the American Lung Association.

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A strange and sad coincidence – a father and his son died on the same day of separate illnesses.

19 year old Casey Luffman, a Senior at Bishop High School, passed away April 6th at Renown Hospital in Reno from a heart condition. Casey would have graduated this year. His family said the intelligent teenager loved video games, music, his friends and his space. Casey, they said, lived life on his terms.

The young man was learning how to play guitar and wanted to be a professional game tester for Sony, a rock star or at work in a pet store since he loved animals. Casey had a close relationship with his mother, Gina, who called him a Miracle.

Viewing for Casey will take place Tuesday from 4 to 8pm at Brune Mortuary. Casey's funeral will be Wednesday at 1pm at the East Line Street cemetery.

Casey is survived by his mother Gina of Bishop and brothers and sisters Michael Luffman, Jessicah Luffman and Kristena Matthews.

Ironically the same day that Casey died, his father Gary passed away from an illness. He died at his home in Chalfant Valley in hours after his son. Gary Pierce Luffman was 69. He is survived by son Michael Luffman, daughters Kristena Matthews and Jessicah Luffman and others. Funeral services will be private.

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On June 13, 2009, Steve Zippy Gacho, 44, of Mammoth Lakes, collapsed while working at his Ski Ranch in Lahontan, NV. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful and he passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from a heart attack.

Steve was raised in San Diego and graduated from Patrick Henry High School. Shortly after, he moved to Mammoth to pursue his love of skiing in the Sierras. He began working for Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in 1984 and held many positions during his 25 year tenure at the resort. He also owned and operated Zips Snow Removal for the last decade.

He had a passion for the outdoors, water sports, snow sports, and motor sports and shared his many interests with friends and family. Zippy was a tremendously gifted athlete and trusted friend with a talent for fixing just about anything. Remembered by his friends for his quick wit, sense of humor and a never-ending supply of wisecracks and nicknames, Zippy was truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Steve is survived by his wife of 10 years Nancy and their beloved children Seth, 7, and Catherine, 6; sisters and brothers-in-law Karen and Steve Frisbie and Sue and Dan Early; and his aunt and uncles. He is preceded in death by his mother Catherine Bronzie Tranter, step-father Harry Tranter and father John Gacho.

A celebration of his life will take place on Monday, June 22, 2009 at Mammoth Mountain Ski Areas McCoy Station. Guests will board the Gondola at Main Lodge at 4pm. A reception at the Yodler will follow. Casual dress preferred. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family. An account has been set up at Union Bank of California. Checks can be made to Nancy Cauzza, PO Box 600, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546.

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Bishop resident Helen Eilts passed away on June 15th. Helen was born in Montgomery Alabama on September 3rd 1919. During World War II, Helen served in the Coast Guard and a young woman, she was a professional sinnger on the radio. She moved to the Eastern Sierra in 1983 to be close to her sons family. While here, she worked for the local newspapers in Mammoth and Bishop and volunteered with the Hospice thrift store and the civil air patrol.

Helen married Edward Bonnet Eilts in February of 1952, in Santa Barbara. Ed was an aircraft engineer for McDonnell Douglass and an entrepreneur. The family was raised in several locations across the US, including Hawthorne NV, Fort Walton Florida, Susanville, CA, and Lake Havasu.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband Edward; daughter Patricia McNair, and her son Richard Eilts.

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Carl Willis was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 23, 1947. He passed away on June 18th, surrounded by his family.

A memorial service for Carl will be held Saturday July 11th at 2pm at the Barlow Gym, 390 N. Barlow Lane, Bishop.

Carl was one of thirteen children. In 1964, his family moved from Las Vegas to Bishop. He graduated from Bishop Union High School in 1966. Carl was drafted into the Army and served as an artillery gunner in Vietnam. He was discharged honorably and remained an active member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars in his later life. Carl was a descendent of the San Carlos Apache Tribe.

Carl married Patricia (Hardy) Willis in Bishop on September 5, 1970. They had six children Chanti Little Fawn, Autumn Sweet Sage, Morningstar, Carson White Eagle (JR), Songrae Jesse Richard and Seneca Bluestone.

Carl attended the University of California at Santa Cruz where he earned a bachelors degree in history. He later received a teaching credential, which allowed him to begin teaching for the Bishop Indian Tribe in the field of construction trades. Carl worked for the Owens Valley Career Development Program.

Carl was an avid golfer and member of the Bishop Golf and Country Club. For the past 6 years, Carl had organized and hosted the annual Bishop Indian Golf tournament in October. Carl supported golf opportunities for local children as a part of the annual tournament, particularly children who did not have the resources to participate in golf otherwise.

Carl was devot3d to his family and grandchildren. He was especially fond of fishing his special spots with his grandson, Wyatt Wagoner. Carl loved the Owens Valley and spent most of his life in the warm embrace of the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains. Carl had a wonderful sense of humor and an engaging smile. He looked for and found the bright side of every situation.

Carl was preceded in death by his father, Carson Carl Willis, his mother, Juanita Jenny Willis, brother Eugene Gene Willis, brother Martin Willis, and sister, Claudina Corder.

Carl is survived by his wife Patti of 39 years; daughter Chanti Little Fawn, husband Russ and two daughters Amanda and Tarryn; daughter, Autumnm Sweet Sage, husband Clay and newborn son Lennox Hunt of Santa Barbara; daughter, Morningstar, husband James and son Wyatt Wagoner of Bishop; son, Carson White Eagle and wife Katie of Santa Barbara; son, Songrae Jesse and wife Brooke of Santa Barbara; son, Seneca Bluesone, wife Heather and sons, Peyton and Kade Wagoner of Bishop; sisters, Terri Hodges, Nita Arndal, Linda Tyne, Toni Willis, Marian Jones and Dorothy Collado; brothers Jim, Chris and Fred Willis and numerous nieces, nephews and aunts and uncles.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carl Willis Junior golf Memorial Fund at Chase Bank. The Memorial Fund has been established to help continue Carls long-term commitment to underprivileged children who want to elarn the game of golf. For details on the fund, contact Seneca Willis at (760) 937-2701.

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Born in Los Angeles on March 10, 1939,Rose was just nine when her parents, Elmer and Pomena Lovelace moved their family to Chalfant Valley.Rose attended Bishop schools, graduating from Bishop Union High School in 1958. Shortly thereafter, she joined the United States Air Force where she met Walter J. Cheney. The couple married Aug. 13, 1959 in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Mike took ill over Labor Day weekend and was entered into Bakersfield Heart Hospital
on Monday, Labor Day and released Thursday, after being there for 3 days.
On Saturday evening he was then taken to Mercy Hospital, where he never recovered, and he passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009, at 7:50am.

He was buried in Chloride, Arizona on Saturday, October 3, by the family.
There will be a memorial service for him at Cerro Gordo
in the late spring/early summer of 2010.

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Martin Charles Wolf 1933-2009

Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Bishop for Martin Charles Wolf. Burial will be at the East Line Street Cemetery in Bishop. A reception and luncheon will follow at the VFW Hall at 484 Short St.
Born Feb. 25, 1933 in Shelby, Ohio to Russell and Bertha Wolf, Martin died at his home Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. He was 76.
Many remember Martin as the Biker Philosopher, having made numerous contributions to The Inyo Registers religion section.
You will never get credit for what you didnt do and you will get very little credit for what you did. So for now, what are you going to do is all that matters, as far as Im concerned, do it for the right reasons and let it go at that, Martin said.
Martin graduated from Richard County High School in Ohio. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps after high school and fought in the Korean War. After the war he attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Institute, graduating in 1958 with a degree in airframe and power plant design. Martin was employed by Transworld Airlines from 1962-1966. He then became a professor of aviation at Los Angeles Community Collage where he taught for 25 years.
In 1996 Martin married his devoted wife Gayla, with whom he shared his retirement from teaching. In 1998 his doctor gave him two years to live due to stage 4 cancer, complicated by heart disease. While Martin described himself as no hero, he conducted a heroic effort to survive. After one bout of cancer requiring hospitalization this past year, he rode his Harley Davidson with its sidecar with Gayla to Yuma, Ariz. for a gathering of fellow bikers. One person describes Martin as a tough guy and a tender friend.
He is a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion, E Clampus Vitus and the National Rifle Association.
Martin was also a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Bishop.
He is survived by his wife, Gayla; sons, John, Lawrence, Winston and Martin, Jr.; daughter, Madeline Trone; brother, Frederick Wolf; nephew, Michael Wolf; niece Karin Schwan; grandchildren, Thomas Trone, Cameron and Oliver Wolf; stepchildren, Steve and Kim Hachenberger and Heide McDonald; stepgrandchildren, Natalie and Claire Hachenberger, Trevor and Emily Hachenberger and Carolyn and Clayton Fowler.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eastern Sierra Breast Cancer Alliance, P.O. Box 11523, Bishop, CA 93515 or the VFW, 484 Short St., Bishop CA 93515.

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1950 – 2009
Woody Hunter, 59, died September 28, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida, from complications of diabetes, followed by a series of strokes and a heart attack.
He was born January 15, 1950 in Tulare, California to Arvie and Hazel Irene Hunter.
He joined the U.S. Air Force during the Viet Nam War era, where he first served on an Air Force aircraft investigation team and later with an intelligence squadron out of Upper Hayford RAF base in England. In the Air Force, he did investigative reporting and made many contributions to various base newspapers. Honorably discharged, he then returned to his former home in Medford, Oregon. Before settling permanently in Jacksonville, Oregon, he stayed a few years in Vermont and published a newspaper there.
He had a love for photography and photographed many weddings and special family events. His writing and newspaper skills developed in earnest while living in Jacksonville. In 1991, with the backing of the then Citizens Advisory Committee and the City, he was brought together with Ellen Armstrong, another journalist. They brought out the first edition of the Jacksonville Review in June, 1991, and it was a success for over 10 years. Both strongly supported causes, either political or personal, when they felt that something was not fair or restricted peoples rights or freedoms.
Woody liked to travel and take photographs. He went to Australia, China and many other places; some people called his travels “Woodys Walk-About.”
While publishing the Review, he also assisted his friend Linda Thrush in operating “Muffees Cafe” in Jacksonville for over two years.
He eventually sold his newspaper in 2006 to move on. After traveling to Arizona and New Mexico, he finally settled in Lone Pine, California, the gateway to the High Sierras and Mt. Whitney. There, he published the Territorial Review and took many photographs of the beautiful scenery there. His travels left him with a lifetime of stories and friendships but his best memories were of Jacksonville, Oregon. He missed the place and expressed remorse for leaving that part of his life.
Many people in Jacksonville will remember Woody walking or riding his special tricycle (for delivering papers) throughout town. He had stories to tell to everyone, a lot of it told with his unique humor. Woody will be missed, his true compassion for others, the spot he filled in many peoples lives and his quirky sense of humor most of all.
Sadly, Woodys last earthly travel happened to be to Jacksonville, Florida to visit with his longtime friend, Missy Dufee. His journey ended September 28 at Baptist Health Hospital, where he died from a number of complications brought-on by his years-long fight with diabetes.

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