Thomas “Tom” Pritchett, 65, and long-time resident of Idyllwild, died Monday, July 18, 2016. Tom committed suicide after years of struggling with bipolar disorder and severe depression. Tom was born Sept 8, 1950 in San Francisco, and lived most of his life in California, with the exception of a few years in Florida and Massachusetts….

Gertrude “Trudy” Holldber of Pine Cove, passed away on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at the age of 90. She was born Sept. 25, 1919 in West Virginia as the 13th of 14 children in her family. She was the youngest daughter and was preceded in death by all her brothers and sisters. Trudy is survived…

John David Roberts, known as Dave, of Hemet, died Wednesday, May 2, 2001, at his residence. He was 78. A former Idyllwild resident for 14 years, he had lived in Hemet the past two years. He was a Pasadena resident for 30 years prior to his move to Idyllwild. Mr. Roberts was born June 30,…

Tracy Claus died Sunday evening, Feb. 22, 2004, at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach. He was surrounded by his wife of 25 years, Jane, his son, Stephen, his future daughter-in-law, Melinda, and a loving family. His passing was peaceful after a painful fight with lung cancer. Most of his family was able to spend time…

O.J. Fisher Jr., 90, died of heart failure on Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at his residence on Sunwest Drive in Hemet. Mr. Fisher was born June 14, 1911, in Greenville, Ohio. He went to Washburn University in Wichita, Kan. During World War II he moved to San Diego with his brother to work at Convair….

Ardella Ferrell, 70, of Idyllwild, died at her home on Thursday, July 12, 2001. Mrs. Ferrell was born Jan. 5, 1931, in Max, N.D. She was a secretary for 18 years and was last employed at Hemet Hearing Aid Service. Mrs. Ferrell was a loving wife and mother, a homemaker and a gardener. She enjoyed…