Obituaries

Kevin R. Johnson

Kevin R. Johnson

May 24, 2025

Kevin was born in Bakersfield 10/16/67 to parents Olen and Virginia Johnson. He was with his wife Tammy Johnson from 1987 to 2023. He was the father to Dwayne, Kevin, David and Johnathan he loved his children very much. Many others called him dad or pops and he always tried his best in his own way to be there when...

Kevin L. Howze

Kevin L. Howze

May 22, 2025

Kevin Lee Howze passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Bakersfield, California. Born on December 31, 1969, in Los Banos, California, Kevin spent his childhood on a small family farm off Highway 43. He attended Rio Bravo Greeley Elementary and graduated from Shafter High.

Kevin married the love of his life, Shannan, in 1989, and together they built a close-knit...

John S. Barnes

John S. Barnes

May 12, 2025

John Barnes age 71 of Bakersfield passed away on May 12, 2025 in Bakersfield, Ca

Services will be held at Bakersfield National Cemetery on May 23, 2025 starting at 0915 with full military honors. 30338 East Bear Mountain Blvd. Arvin , Ca 93203

Celebration of life to follow at North Heights Baptist Church 3960 N Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308. May 23,...

Dale Gene Scales

Dale Gene Scales

May 10, 2025

DALE GENE SCALESJune 30, 1935 – May 10, 2025

Bakersfield – Dale Gene Scales, affectionately known as "Papa Dale," passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on June 30, 1935, in McCurtain, Oklahoma, on a Sunday morning to Mark and Emma Scales. The Scales' family, Mark, Emma, Bonnie, Robert, Glynn and Dale moved to California...

Scott J. Brundy

Scott J. Brundy

May 2, 2025

Scott J. Brundy passed away on May 2, 2025 in Bakersfield, Ca Services were held on May 16, 2025 at Kern River Family Mortuary. Bakersfield, Ca

Terry Leon Summers

Terry Leon Summers

May 1, 2025

Terry L Summers passed away on May 1, 2025 at the Hoffmann Hospice home with his loving family by his side. 

Frank S. Mejorado - Orozco

Frank S. Mejorado - Orozco

May 1, 2025

Was born on October 4, 1933, in Linares, Nuevo León, Mexico. He resided in Tulare County and passed away on May 1, 2025 in Bakersfield, California. From a young age, he embraced hard work, humility, and quiet strength. He spent much of his life laboring in the fields under the sun working with dignity and determination to give his family...

Christopher Schill

Christopher Schill

Apr 21, 2025

Christopher S. Schill age 65 of Bakersfield, Ca was a long time resident of Kern County and worked as sales manager in the water industry. His services are pending at this time more information to follow. 

Michael - Ruiz

Michael - Ruiz

Apr 15, 2025

Michael Ruiz passed away on April 15, 2025 in Bakersfield, Ca

Family greeting Monday April 28, 2025 starting at 5pm with a Rosary at 7pm at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield, Ca 93308

Mass of Christian burial at St. John Evangelist Catholic Church 1129 9th Street Wasco, Ca 93280 Tuesday April 29, 2025 starting at 12pm with...

Toni Sue Hernandez

Toni Sue Hernandez

Apr 15, 2025

Toni Sue Hernandez

September 26th, 1952-April 15th, 2025

Toni was an amazing woman who put her family first before herself. She was compassionate, selfless, and caring. Toni was self-employed for many years working an array of jobs to support her family she loved dearly and deeply. She was a driven lady who worked as a housekeeper, Avon representative, caregiver, and at a...

Neil R. Shewcraft

Neil R. Shewcraft

Mar 31, 2025

Neil R. Shewcraft age 75 of Glennville, Ca passed away on March 31, 2025 Services pending

Judy L. Hays

Judy L. Hays

Mar 29, 2025

JUDITH LOUISE HAYSSeptember 6, 1942 – March 29, 2025The family of Judy Hays is saddened to announce her passing on March 29, 2025 at the age of 82.Judy was born September 6, 1942, to Arthur and Martha Heffner. Judy lived a life filled with Love, Laughter and Kindness and was known for being the loving wife of Gary Hays for...

David - Riddle

David - Riddle

Mar 25, 2025

Born July 21st, 1949 Passed away on March 25, 2025 at age 75 Survived by his two children, daughter Lacy Riddle, and son Paul Riddle. 

There will be a graveside burial service Friday April 4th at 12:30pm at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery 9101 Kern Canyon Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93306 at the “sunny slope lawn” area.

 Lead an amazing life, affecting the lives of...

Joan Melba Burns

Joan Melba Burns

Mar 24, 2025

Obituary of Joan M. Burns

August 2, 1938 – March 24, 2025

It is with a heavy and sad heart that we announce the death of our beloved mother, Joan Melba Godwin-Burns. Joan passed away on March 24, 2025 at Memorial Hospital Bakersfield, California at the age of 86 after a prolonged illness.

Joan was born on August 2, 1938 in Williams, Arizona...

Maria - Toro

Maria - Toro

Mar 1, 2025

Services will be on  April 12 at 12:00 PM. Union cemetery at the mausoleum 730 E. Potomac Ave. Bakersfield, Ca 93307

We are gathered here to celebrate the life of Mary Toro, who passed away on March 1, 2025, in Bakersfield, California. She was born on October 20, 1950, to her loving parents Felipe and Lenore Garza.

In 1970, Mary married her...

Jimmy W. Hughey

Jimmy W. Hughey

Feb 21, 2025

Jimmy Wayne HugheySeptember 6, 1944 – February 21, 2025Jimmy Wayne Hughey was born on September 6, 1944, at his family’s farm in Porterville, California, and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, in Bakersfield, California, on February 21, 2025.He dedicated his life to helping others, both through his career in social work and in the way he showed...

Jerry W. Frazier

Jerry W. Frazier

Feb 16, 2025

Jerry W. Frazier passed away on February 16, 2025. He was a long time resident of Kern County.  Services will be on Saturday March 15, 2025 at  Coronado Baptist Church 516 Norris Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308 Starting at 11:00 am.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

David J. Sterling

David J. Sterling

Feb 12, 2025

David J. Sterling passed away on February 12, 2025 at the age of 66 in Bakersfield, Ca. He was a long time resident of Kern County. At this time no services are schedule. But leave a message for the family on the guestbook.

Irma L. Richards

Irma L. Richards

Feb 6, 2025

Irma L. Richards a long time resident of Kern County passed away on February 6, 2025 at the age of 95. Irma's celebration of life will be held on Saturday March 22, 2025 at Olive Branch Community Church 12000 Olive Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312 starting at 11:00 am.

Beatrice Christina Rager

Beatrice Christina Rager

Jan 30, 2025

Beatrice Christina Gambon- Rager passed away on January 30, 2025 in Bakersfield, California. Beatrice was born in Teaneck New Jersey on December 22, 1936. Beatrice was the only child of her father Roy and second child of her mother Beatrice. She spent her early years in New Jersey where her two oldest sons were born and later Colorado where she...