Obituaries

Nov 28, 2020

CARL "PETE" PETERSONJuly 9, 1928 - November 28, 2020Carl "Pete" Peterson peacefully joined our Lord and his family in Heaven on Saturday, November 28, 2020 with his devoted wife of 70 years, Nancy, and his children by his side. Carl is remembered for his dedication to his country and community for having served alongside the Greatest Generation in WWII/Korea, working...

Oct 27, 2020

Edward E. Hodge went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2020 . His Celebration of life will be held on Saturday December 5, 2020 starting time will be at 11:00. Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel . 1900 N. Chester Ave.Bakersfield ,CA 93308661-392-9010

Oct 22, 2020

JAMES EDWARD COOKE SR, “JIM”June 6, 1959- October 22, 2020 James Edward Cooke Sr, “Jim”, passed on Thursday, October 22, 2020 where he resided in Bakersfield, California. After a difficult 5-week fight for his life, Jim succumbed from his injuries from a motorcycle crash, at 61 years of age.Jim was born on June 6, 1959 in Salinas, California to Leo...

Oct 22, 2020

Services are pending for JAMES COOKE, Who passed away on Oct 22, 2020

Oct 6, 2020

Karen Kay CookeAugust 5, 1960 – October 6, 2020Karen Cooke gained her wings and went to be with the Lord on the evening of October 6, 2020 after succumbing to her injuries from a tragic accident, she was 60 years old. Karen was born Karen K. Curry in Joplin, Mo. on August 5, 1960 to parents Robert E. Lee and...

Oct 6, 2020

Services are pending at this time for KAREN COOKE,Who passed away on Oct 6, 2020

Sep 17, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Bernadine Diane Hartline announces her passing on Thursday, September 17th, 2020. Bernadine was born in Fresno, California to Benjamin and Bertha Heitkotter on March 9th, 1933. Bernadine resided in many places throughout her 87 years and for the last 30 years she resided in Shafter, California. Bernadine will be lovingly remembered...

Aug 31, 2020

Charles Michael SmothermanApril 23, 1964 - August 31, 2020Charles (Chuck) Smotherman passed away after his battle with cancer on August 31, 2020 in Bakersfield, California at home and in the company of his loving wife, as was his wish. Born on April 23,1964 to Mary Lou Thomas, he was the youngest of 6 children and attended several local elementary and...

Aug 31, 2020

Charles Michael SmothermanApril 23, 1964 - August 31, 2020Charles (Chuck) Smotherman passed away after his battle with cancer on August 31, 2020 in Bakersfield, California at home and in the company of his loving wife, as was his wish. Born on April 23,1964 to Mary Lou Thomas, he was the youngest of 6 children and attended several local elementary and...

Aug 31, 2020

Aug 30, 2020

Dr. L. Wayne QuinnJuly 20, 1928 – August 30, 2020 Wayne was born in Dacoma, Oklahoma, to the proud parents of Walter and Docia Quinn. He was one of five children. At age 14, Wayne dedicated his life to full time ministry. Upon graduating from the Colorado Springs Bible College in 1950, he accepted his first pastorate in Hillsboro, Texas....

Aug 18, 2020

Arlene E. Naegelin born in San Francisco , Ca June 1947 and passed Aug 18, 2020 in Bakersfield , CaViewing will be Wednesday September 2, Starting at 5 p.m to 7 p.m at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield ,Ca 93308. With a out side Rosary and Mass to follow on Thursday September 3 at Christ...

Aug 9, 2020

Ann Carroll (Chamberlain) StewartMay 16, 1930-August 9, 2020Ann died on August 9, 2020 at home and in the company of loving family members in Forresthill, California as was her wish. She was born on May 16, 1930 to Josiah and Geneva Chamberlain. The youngest of 9 children, she was born and raised in Orderville, Utah and always had a great...

Jul 12, 2020

MAE LOUISE (CARTER) SCOTTJuly 4, 1927 - July 12, 2020Mae Louise Scott was born July 4, 1927, in Altus, Oklahoma to Albert and Mary Carter and passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2020, after a wonderful ninety-three years of life to join the love of her life Sam Scott Jr. which she has awaited to join for thirty-eight long...

Jun 30, 2020

Jun 20, 2020

Obituary for Jeanne Louise Piercy Perez Jeanne Louise Piercy Perez, Chief, USCG (Ret.) age 63 of San Antonio TX, passed away on Saturday June 20, 2020, at her home in Bakersfield CA. She died unexpectedly of cardiovascular disease (not COVID-19). Jeanne graduated from Oliver Wendell Holmes High School in San Antonio TX in 1974. Jeanne served in the US Navy...

Jun 19, 2020

Pending Services

May 30, 2020

Larry Ray James, Long time residence of Kern County. Passed away peacefully at his residence in Bakersfield, CA at the age of 58. Larry will be laid to rest at the North Kern Cemetery District in Delano,CA on Monday, June 8,2020 at 10:00 AMBy the request of the family there will be no Viewing. Kern River Family Mortuary1900 N. Chester...

May 19, 2020

Robert William Henn was born on November 27, 1942 in Santa Monica, California. He passed away suddenly on May 19, 2020 at the age of 77 in Bakersfield, California. Bob will be forever remembered by his two sons Chris (Manya) and Mike (Courtney). He will also be fondly remembered by his six grandchildren, Kathleen, Tara Jean, Mikie, Khrista, Terrell, and...

Apr 26, 2020

Mary Jane Harvey

1937 to 2020

Mary Jane Harvey was born in Arlington, Virginia in 1937, to Herbert and Jane Howe. Growing up, she was involved in theater in school, loved going to Scientist Cliffs in the summer with her family, and enjoyed frequent visits to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. She was an amazing older sister to her brother Henry....