James Ray Phemister Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. for James Ray Phemister of Bishop, following his death Feb. 20 at Northern Inyo Hospital. He was 48. The Rev. Ron T. Roberts of the First United Methodist Church will officiate at the service, to be held at the Brune and Buck Chapel. Burial will be held in the East Line Street Cemetery. Mr. Phemister was born Aug. 11, 1934 in Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Joan Phemister of Bishop; one son, Jim Phemister of Santa Ana, CA; one brother, Jeffrey Phemister of Los Angeles; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Phemister of Bishop. The Inyo Register Bishop, Inyo County, California February 22, 1984 Transcribed by Pat Houser for Inyo County GenWeb, June 9, 2004