Obituaries

Former resident of Lemoore, William Sheldon Gates

William Sheldon Gates (Bill) went home to be with his Savior on August 10, 2022. Bill was born in Hanford, California, to William Sheldon Gates and Allie May Moore on July 12, 1941. Keep reading...

Services scheduled for William "Bill" Gundacker, known for kind heart

William “Bill” Gundacker, at the age of 79, passed away on July 27, 2022, from complications from West Nile Virus. Bill was born on October 17, 1942, in Oakland, California. He moved to Lemoore at the age of 5 and remained a committed Kings County citizen for the rest of his life. Keep reading...

Services Saturday (July 9) for Lemoore's Julie Louise Cornell Powell

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, July 9, at 1 p.m. at South Valley Community Church for Julie Louise Cornell Powell, who passed away on Monday, June 25. Keep reading...

Sheriff announces passing of former sheriff, Donald Bengtson

The Kings County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of former Kings County Sheriff Donald Bengtson who passed away on June 13, 2022, at the age of 90. Sheriff Bengtson served as the Kings County Sheriff from 1979-1983. Keep reading...

Lt. Richard "Max" Bullock will be remembered as generous beyond belief

When asked how he would want to be celebrated, Max’s wingman Lieutenant T.J. Hall, said: “Fast, Loud, and Awesome!” While he will be celebrated this way, he will also be remembered as generous beyond belief, a genuine friend, passionate and relentlessly positive, and fearless. Keep reading...

Longtime resident Marvin Cunningham, Navy veteran, passes away in Montana

Marvin Cunningham of Cascade, MT (formerly Sheffield, IL) passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022. Marv was born March 13, 1934, to Raymond and Effie Cunningham in Sheffield IL.  He graduated from Sheffield High School in 1952 and then joined the Navy at 18 years old. Keep reading...

After 80 years, Pearl Harbor seaman will be laid to rest in Fresno

After 80 years, USS Oklahoma sailor Seaman  2nd Class Denver True Kyser, who died during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 2941, will be laid to rest on Saturday, May 21, in Fresno. Keep reading...

Services scheduled for Ricky Don Robbins, 53, on April 1 in Lemoore

Ricky Don Robbins, 53, of Lemoore, CA, passed away on March 17, 2022, peacefully at home with his family by his side. Ricky was born in December 1968 in Hanford, CA. Keep reading...