Obituaries

Robert B. Harvey

Robert B. Harvey

Jul 25, 2021

Robert (Bob) Harvey a long time resident of Kern county passed away in Bakersfield ,Ca on July 25, 2021His services are pending at this time.

Larry S. Johnson III

Larry S. Johnson III

Jul 23, 2021

Larry was that one in a million, never met another quite like him kind of guy. He was a guy who didn’t hesitate to say what everyone else was thinking. Unapologetically honest, loud and always hilarious. He was the type of person you either wanted to punch in the face or just love, most of the time it was both....

Cori Cook

Cori Cook

Jul 21, 2021

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the unexpected death of Corliss (Cori) Jean Cook - beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Cori was born November 16, 1947 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Mary Corliss Kilbee and Eugene Hershel Marshall. She is survived by two sisters, Karen and Sheryl and a brother, Eugene. Her sister, Glenna, died the same day...

Michele Akins

Michele Akins

Jul 21, 2021

Michele Annette Woodruff Akins -born July 8, 1970 died July 21, 2021 , age 51 years. Michele went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of July 21st. She took her last breath in the comfort of her home after a 4 year long battle with cancer. She fought a brave and good fight for the love...

Cleeta Cleveland

Cleeta Cleveland

Jul 19, 2021

Cleeta Cleveland passed away in Idaho on July 19, 2021 arrangements were made at Blackmer Funeral Home in Grangeville ID. Her view will be on Saturday July 31 starting at 10 at Kern River Family Mortuary 1900 N. Chester Ave Bakersfield ,CA with a services to follow at 11 am and burial at Shafter Memorial Park on Saturday.

Angela Barbero

Angela Barbero

Jul 19, 2021

ANGELA BARBERODECEMBER 17th 1936 - 19th JULY 2021Angela Barbero aged 84 of Bakersfield CA & formally of Ashton-Under-Lyne England sadly passed away. She leaves behind her beloved devoted husband Jose.Angela was born in England and in her earlier life was educated in Nigeria, her graduation was completed in England at Fairfield High School for girls.Angela’s working life started at the...

Frank A. Bowles

Frank A. Bowles

Jul 14, 2021

Frank A. Bowles age 63 of Oildale, Ca passed away July 14, 2021 in Oildale ,Ca. Frank was honorable discharged from the united states Marines. Frank also was a long time resident of Kern County and is survived by his children Frank, Kami and Kendra. Celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday August 21, 2021 starting at 1 p.m at...

David Massey

David Massey

Jul 12, 2021

Our loving husband, Dad, and grandpa David Carl Massey passed away July 12, 2021 at home in

Bakersfield, Ca surrounded by those he loved dearly.

David was born June 14, 1949 in Bakersfield California to Horace and Frances Massey. He had 3 brothers and 1 sister. He attended Beardsley School, North High School, Bakersfield College, Fresno State, and Graduated from...

Connie Wayne Odgen

Connie Wayne Odgen

Jul 10, 2021

Connie Wayne OgdenMay 3, 1940 – July 10, 2021Connie Wayne Ogden was born on May 3, 1940 in Mesa, Arizona to Hubert and Nellie Ogden. He grew up in the Lamont/Arvin area. He attended Arvin High School where he met the love of his life, Patricia Madison. They were married August 1, 1959. Connie was drafted into the United States...

VALERIE STEVENSON

VALERIE STEVENSON

Jul 9, 2021

Valerie Ellen StevensonMay 2nd 1961 - July 9th 2021Born in Sioux City, Iowa. to Gerald and Roberta Watson.Moved to Bakersfield, Ca in 1961. Attended High School at Highland High School.She was the energizer bunny of the family, always full of life and energy and always onthe move doing projects. She loved growing things and was very proud of her yard.She...

Chon A. Troncozo

Chon A. Troncozo

Jun 18, 2021

Chon A. Troncozo age 91 of Bakersfield passed on June 18, 2021. A long time residence of Kern County and was the the automotive business by trade. Services are June 29 at Liberty Christian Center 8801 S H St, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Services starting at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery Southwest 2739 Panama Ln, 93313. Military Honors...

Marlene Thomas

Marlene Thomas

Jun 14, 2021

Marlene Rae Thomas went home to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully with her beloved daughter Lisa by her side on June 14, 2021. Marlene was born June 9, 1952 and had just celebrated her 69th birthday. Marlene attended local schools, completed beauty college, and had a successful career in hairdressing. Marlene’s clients miss her to this day and...

Allen Dale Delay

Allen Dale Delay

Jun 13, 2021

Allen Dale Delay born January 24, 1957 in Delano , Ca to Mary Wood & Wayne Delay. He lived in Livermore, Ca and worked in Silicone Valley up until his death on June, 13, 2021 in Walnut Creek, CAAllen was the ultimate out doors man & enjoyed life to it's fullest. He is preceded in death by his mom &...

Charles Mathis

Charles Mathis

Jun 10, 2021

Charles A. Mathis age 63. Long time residence of Kern County passed away on June 10, 2021 in Bakersfield, Ca. View will beheld on Wednesday June 23, 2021 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Kern River Family Mortuary. 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield ,Ca 93308

CJ Cullins

CJ Cullins

Jun 7, 2021

CJ Burkett Cullins age 42 was born on 3/12/1979 in Ridgecrest, Ca. to Roger Cullins and Sue Quaife. He left this earth on 6/7/2021. CJ overcame a lot of difficulties in his first year of life. 12 years later he was diagnosed with kidney issues. In his teen years CJ was his own person deciding on what color of hair...

Bud Spears

Bud Spears

Jun 6, 2021

Bud SpearsApril 20, 1931 – June 25,2021At birth he was named Lora Joe, but he went by Bud all his life. He was born in his maternal grandparent’s home in Kirksville Missouri. Bud was very young when his dad built a wooden trailer, loaded him and relatives in the back of it and moved to California. His childhood was the...

Cassielee Cross

Cassielee Cross

Jun 4, 2021

On June 4th 2021, Cassielee Cross of Bakersfield California passed away peacefully after a sudden brief illness. She was 61.Cassielee was born December 26, 1959; the youngest daughter to Betty and Roy Cross. She had three siblings: Margaret, Diane and Matthew Cross.Cassie grew up in Bakersfield the majority of her life. She was a student at Mt. Vernon Elementary, Sierra...

Helen Berglind

Helen Berglind

May 24, 2021

Helen Loretta Berglind (Smith) born January 19, 1936 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada passed away peacefully May 24, 2021 in Bakersfield, California at the age of 85. Helen had a zest for life from the time she was a little girl, becoming a mom, grandma and Gigi were her greatest joy. She loved her family more than life itself and had...

Khristy Ann Babb

Khristy Ann Babb

May 22, 2021

Khristy Ann Babb of Bakersfield, California went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2021. Born to Rodney and Sandy on March 6, 1976, in Hanford, California, she was a fun, happy, and loving baby. She was walking and on the go at only 8 months old. Khristy was raised in Tehachapi, California. Her childhood was spent with her...

Betty Welch

Betty Welch

May 20, 2021

BETTY WELCH1939 - 2021Betty Jean Welch was a thoughtful and notorious "say what is on your mind" aunt, sister, cousin, and friend. She died unexpectedly during a hospital procedure on May 20, 2021 at age 82.Betty was preceded in death by her grandparents Lee and Olza Robertson; her parents Austin Mayfield and Claudia "Jean" Waldron; her sister, Nancy Taylor; her...