Bessie Lee McClellan 1916-2004 Services were held in Ventura on Oct. 23 for independence resident Bessie lee McClellan. A graveside burial service will be held in Mojave on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Services in Independence will be announced at a later date. Born in 1916, Bessie died Oct. 18, 2004. She was the daughter of Independence resident Jeanie Clair. The Inyo Register Bishop, Inyo County, California Tuesday, October 26, 2004 – Page A-2. Transcribed by Laura M. Bybee for Inyo County GenWeb, 3 June 2005