Obituaries

Mary Aguilar-Papion

Mary Aguilar-Papion

Dec 15, 2021

Mary Aguilar-Papion age 91 passed away on December 15, 2021.Visitation will be held at Kern River Family Mortuary 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield ,Ca .December 22, 2021 starting 6 p.m to 8 p.m with a rosary starting at 7 p.m. Chapel Services will Be December 23, 2021 at Kern River Family Mortuary starting at 10 A.M with a burial to...

Glorianna Giumarra

Glorianna Giumarra

Dec 10, 2021

Glorianna Giumarra, 89, of Bakersfield, CA died December 10, 2021 in her home of 20 years, with her loving husband Ben, 3 children and grandchildren at her bedside. Glorianna was a shining light to all who knew her. She had a talent for many activities, be it gardening, remodeling homes, or designing interiors and clothing. Her imagination knew no bounds....

Kathryne Puryear

Kathryne Puryear

Dec 2, 2021

Kathryne L. Puryear age 86 of Bakersfield ,Ca passed away on December 2, 2021 in Bakersfield ,Ca.Kathryne was a long time resident of Kern County she worked as a child support Manager with the DA Office.More information to come. Her services are pending at this time.

Cheryl Gors

Cheryl Gors

Nov 29, 2021

Cheryl Marie (Endes) Gors, 61 Born August 3, 1960 in Burke, SD Passed Away November 29, 2021 in Bakersfield, CA Cheryl is survived by her husband of 38 years Bryan Gors of Bakersfield, CADaughters Ashley Pixley of Bakersfield, CA , Alyssa Gors (Javier Martinez) of Bakersfield, CAAbigayle Gors (Elijah Moore) of Los Angeles, CAGranddaughters Remington Pixley and Maverick Martinez, both...

James Graham

James Graham

Nov 28, 2021

.In loving memory of James Albie Graham ( Lil Rabbit ) Jimbo was a happy soul, enjoyed life, family, friends, and especially his money. Happiest Lil boy when he had his money and his wallet. Jimbo always had money, even when he would pull out an empty one, (the empty one was a disguised ) to get a dollar, Jimbo...

Diane Lynn Comstock

Diane Lynn Comstock

Nov 19, 2021

Diane Lynn Comstock passed away on November 19, 2021 at the age of 59. She was born May 11,1962 to David and Dorothy Renick. She married her husband John Comstock in February 1982. Shortly after they welcomed their first daughter and 2 years later they welcomed their second daughter. Sadly John passed away October 27, 1984. Diane was a homemaker...

Claude Barnes

Claude Barnes

Nov 17, 2021

Claude ( Barney ) Barnes age 71. A long time resident of Kern County . Passed away on November 17, 2021 with his loving Wife Marty and his loving daughter Denise by his side. More information to follow.

David Slaughter

David Slaughter

Nov 13, 2021

David Lee Slaughter, passed away at Memorial Hospital on November 13, 2021.He was born September 26, 1945 in Bakersfield, California the fourth child of Lincoln “R” Slaughter and Helen Marie Main Slaughter. He graduated from East High in 1963. Attended BYU where he met his beautiful wife to be, Beverly Ann Tschanz. He continued his education at UC Los Angeles....

Connie Bermudez Nieto

Connie Bermudez Nieto

Nov 8, 2021

Consuelo ‘Connie’ Bermudez Nieto, 79 years of age, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday November 8th, 2021. Connie was born on July 20th, 1942, in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Rafael Bermudez and Luisa Espita Gamino Bermudez. She was the youngest of 3 children. She was preceded in death by her brothers Ralph and Jose Bermudez. She...

John M. Smith

John M. Smith

Nov 7, 2021

Services are pending at this time. John “Johnny” Micheal SmithSeptember 7th, 2001- November 7, 2021John was a loving person who enjoyed being around his family and friends. He enjoyed basketball, video games, and being outside. He enjoyed working with his father. Johnny lived life laughing and joking never being too serious. He has been reunited with his beloved Papa Mike....

Catherine M. Blanton

Catherine M. Blanton

Nov 4, 2021

Catherine M. Blanton a long time resident of Kern County passed away at age 78 on November 4 in Bakersfield ,Ca. Catherine is preceded in death by her husband Keith who passed away on October 11, 2018.Church services will beheld on Saturday November 13, 2021 at Cross over church of Rosedale 18210 Rosedale Bakersfield , Ca 93314. Services will begin...

Barbara Lee Hill

Barbara Lee Hill

Oct 26, 2021

Barbara Lee Hill!June 7, 1935 - October 26, 2021Barbara Lee Hill was born June 7, 1935 in Checotah, Oklahoma and was reunited with her husband in Heaven on October 26, 2021.!Mom was the youngest of 10 children born to James and Daisy Goins: Ruby, Joe, Margie, Maddie, Ruene, Earlene, Anzalene, Edgar, Bobbie.While living in Checotah, she met and married Virgil...

 C . Roger Norwood

C . Roger Norwood

Oct 21, 2021

Charles "Roger" Norwood Born February 10, 1939, in Checotah, Oklahoma, the son of Charlie and Dolly Ruie Norwood, Roger left this earth on October 21, 2021, to be with his Lord, whom he devotedly served. Roger graduated from Arvin High School in 1956. He proudly served his country in the Air Force. He was a stockbroker for over 30 years....

Bruce A. Davis

Bruce A. Davis

Oct 21, 2021

Bruce A. Davis was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico on May 16, 1921, to parents Myrtle and Bruce B Davis. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 75 years, Lee, and daughters Lauren and Denise, Bruce is survived by five children, thirteen grandchildren, and seventeen great grandchildren. Bruce married Lee in 1946, and they spent their early married...

Marrian  Tampon

Marrian Tampon

Oct 13, 2021

Marrian Tampon, 61, passed away peacefully at her home in Rosamond, California, 13 October 2021. She was blessed to have shared 44 years with her wonderful husband, Sacarias “Sac” Tampon. Born in Oceanside California, she was the daughter of Warren and Jo Ann Morris. She went on to marry her high school sweetheart, Sac, in 1980. Together, they would build...

Kenneth Mebane Jr

Kenneth Mebane Jr

Oct 10, 2021

It is in loving memory that the Mebane family shares the passing of Kenneth Mebane, Jr.. Kenny went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 10, 2021. Kenny was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. He also loved spending time with his animals.Kenny was born in Bakersfield on January...

Michael S. Yafchak

Michael S. Yafchak

Oct 6, 2021

Services scheduled for Michael S. Yafchak age 83 of Bakersfield ,Ca . Services are scheduled at the Bakersfield National Cemetery with military honors. October 14, 2021 starting at 10 am. sharp. No viewing is scheduled. Michael S. YafchakMay 21, 1938 – October 6, 2021Beloved Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle, best Father-in-Law ever and MARINEMichael Yafchak – 83 years young,...

Donald F. Pelham

Donald F. Pelham

Oct 3, 2021

Donald F. Pelham age 83 passed away in Bakersfield ,Ca on October 3, 2021. He was a long time resident of Kern County . His services are pending at this time.

Rhonda Ann Thomas

Rhonda Ann Thomas

Sep 30, 2021

Rhonda Hancock Thomas August 18, 1962 - December 30, 2020 Rhonda Ann Thomas, 58, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on December 30, 2020, after a battle with metastatic lung cancer. Rhonda was born in Wasco, CA, on August 18, 1962, to parents Ronald and Mary Hancock. She was born 37 minutes before her cousin...

Kimberly D. Parks

Kimberly D. Parks

Sep 24, 2021

Kimberly Dawn ParksOctober 15, 1982- September 24, 2021On Friday, September 24, 2021 a beautiful soul left this world, born to Pamela May and Paul Parks. Kimberly was survived by her 7 children, Karissa Jackson, Kaley Jackson, Kelvin Jackson, Kaden Duthridge, Kamaren Duthridge, Klaire Duthridge and Kadence Plymale, her grandchildren Benntley, Braydyn and Braxxton, her sister Christy Parks, her brother Jerry...