Obituaries

Sep 10, 2021

Ann M. Murphy a long time resident of Kern County passed away on September 10 , 2021 in Bakersfield, CaAnn worked at Auto Zone for 25 years. She enjoyed life and will be missed. Here services will be held on Saturday September 18 , 2021 at Kern River Family Mortuary 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield ,Ca. Starting at 5p.m. Mask...

Sep 8, 2021

Marisol Rodriguez February 12, 1979 - September 8, 2021Marisol Rodriguez was born on February 12, 1979 to Francisca Tristan and was adopted by Beatrice and Jose Villanueva.She went to heaven to join Jeramiah Rodriguez-Baker, Francisca Tristian, Beatrice and Jose Villanueva, Steven Dean Baker and Jimmie Joan Baker.Marisol is survived by James Rodriguez-Baker, Aaliayah Rodriguez-Baker, Faith Rodriguez-Baker, Steven Baker, Levi Martin,...

Sep 6, 2021

Louie W. Peebles February 14, 1947 - September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 Louie W. Peebles left this world to be with the Lord. Louie was born in Bakersfield and reared in Lamont, Ca. He graduated from Arvin High School Then drafted were he server in Vietnam. There he was awarded the Purple Heart. Louie worked in the Kern County Oilfields...

Sep 5, 2021

Diane Louise Sterling, 78, passed away on September 05, 2021. She was born to William Berry and Georgia Wunderlich (Thompson) in Bakersfield, California on April 18, 1943. Diane was proudly raised in Oildale where she graduated from North High School in 1961 and later received a degree from Bakersfield College. During her life time Diane worked as a security guard...

Sep 5, 2021

Diane Louise Sterling, 78, passed away on September 05, 2021. She was born to William Berry and Georgia Wunderlich (Thompson) in Bakersfield, California on April 18, 1943. Diane was proudly raised in Oildale where she graduated from North High School in 1961 and later received a degree from Bakersfield College. During her life time Diane worked as a security guard...

Aug 30, 2021

DAVID STAHLE MCARTHUROctober 20, 1946 August 30, 2021David Stahle McArthur, 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 30, 2021. He was born on October 20, 1946 to Ervin and Carmen McArthur in Lovell, Wyoming. He was the fourth of eight children. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a Masters degree in Recreation...

Aug 25, 2021

JOHN WAYNE MILLINGTONSeptember 16, 1938 August 25, 2021The Man, The LegendEverybody that knew him loved him, and everybody knew him.John passed August 25, 2021 with his family by his side. John's life was full and he lived it to the fullest up until the end. He was known for riding his Harley into his 80's at 80+ mph.John grew up...

Aug 22, 2021

Charles W. Spruling Jr. age 69 of Bakersfield ,Ca passed away on August 22, 2921 in Bakersfield ,Ca

Aug 21, 2021

Aug 21, 2021

Tina L. Maget passed away in Bakersfield , Ca on August 21, 2021 . Viewing Wednesday Sept 1,2021 starting from 6 p.m to 8 pm at Kern River Family Mortuary 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield , Ca 93308. More information to follow

Aug 21, 2021

Tina L. Maget a resident of Kern County for 37 years passed away on August 21, 2021 in Bakersfield ,CA Viewing Wednesday Sept 1,2021 starting from 6 p.m to 8 pm at Kern River Family Mortuary 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield , Ca 93308. Graveside service Thursday September 2, 2021 at Union Cemetery 730 East Potomac Ave, Bakersfield, Ca 93307.Our...

Aug 19, 2021

Scott was born in Bakersfield 11-4-1968 to William and Patricia Freeman and passed away 8-19-2021 in Bakersfield. He grew up in Greenacres. His father passed March of '77. After I remarried, he asked to go by Thompson. Scott enjoyed Special Olympics helping his Sister Shawna. After Graduation Scott joined the Air Force. He trained at Lackland A.F.B. to be a...

Aug 18, 2021

Janice F. Curlis a long time residence of Kern County passed away on August 18, 2021 in Bakersfield ,Ca. Celebration of life will be held on Saturday September 4 . 2021, Time will be from 6 pm to 8pm at Kern River Family Mortuary. 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield , Ca 93308

Aug 17, 2021

Wayne Earlene Donaldson, passed away peacefully in the Bakersfield Heart Hospital on August 17, 2021.She had been dealing with respiratory difficulties for several months prior to her passing. She is survived by her daughters Lynn and Raylene who both live in Bakersfield. Also Earlene has a step son living in Bracketville, Texas. She will be missed by all.Earlene will be...

Aug 13, 2021

David A. Frair passed away on August 13, 2021 in Bakersfield, Ca Services are pending at this time.

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.

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....

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...

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...

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.