Obituaries

Feb 19, 2018

Obituary – Verna Mae JacksonVerna Mae Jackson November 8, 1962 - February 19, 2018 Born in Los Angeles to parents Oscar and Mary Jo Moss. Verna was raised with her siblings, James, Matthew and Cindy in Compton and Shafter, graduating from Shafter High in 1980. In 1985 Verna married Ron Jackson and had one daughter, Billie Jo. Verna was blessed...

Feb 11, 2018

Funeral Service for Billy J. Taylor is scheduled for Friday March 9, 2018 10:00 am at Kern River Family Chapel 1900 North Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA. Burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.Friday, March 09, 201810:00 AM

Feb 9, 2018

Norman Laxson resident of Bakersfield, passed away on February 9, 2018 at the age of 83. Norman was born on December 19, 1934 in Pond, CA and raised in McFarland.He worked for many years as a milkman in the Delano/McFarland area, and then as an insurance agent for Inter-Coast Life Insurance where he was named Rookie of the Year 1965....

Feb 1, 2018

Born October 25, 1940 in Bakersfield, CA. Entered rest February 1, 2018.A Memorial Service is scheduled for Thursday March 8, 2018 - 1:00 p.m. at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel.Thursday, March 08, 20181:00 PM

Jan 11, 2018

Viewing for Danny will be start at 6p.m to 8 p.m on Friday Jan 19 at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N. Chester Ave with a Memorial on Saturday Jan 20 starting at 2p.m at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel.Its very difficult t put into words what Danny meant to all of us he truly was one of a...

Jan 5, 2018

Kenneth Cossey JohnsonKenny was born to Kenny and Brenda Johnson on July 16, 1993 in Bakersfield, Ca. and returned home to be with the lord on January 5th, 2018.Kenny is survived by his wife Reanne R. Johnson, kids Mona, Riley, and Bella. Parents; Kenneth D. and Brenda B. Johnson.Grandparents; John Wayne Millington, Jimmy H. Cossey, Robert R. Johnson, and Judee...

Dec 6, 2017

William Horsley Davies (Bill) was born in Mar Vista, California, September 8, 1926 to William Ervin Davies and Lily Stewart Horsley. He returned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at the age of 91. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He attended Kern Union High School, and at the age of seventeen Bill joined the Navy...

Nov 16, 2017

Robert (Bob) Alan Johnson, 81, passed away peacefully November 16th, 2017 at Divine Mercy Guest Home II, Bakersfield Ca. Bob was born in San Bernardino, Ca on April 5th, 1936 to Jewell and Helen (Long) Johnson. Bob grew up in Upland, CA, and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He graduated from Chaffey...

Jul 23, 2017

Robert was born in New London, CT on July 25, 1945 - to Joseph and Evelyn (Sawicky) Darrow. He has been a resident of Kern County for over three decades. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie - as well as many beloved family members.He served honorably in the United States Air Force. A Committal Service, with Full Military...

Jul 23, 2017

Elsie Marie Langston, was born February 06, 1929 in Wichita Falls, TX to Elzie and Ida (Van Winkle) Black. She has been a resident of Kern County for nearly five decades.A Graveside Service is scheduled for 10:00 am Tuesday August 8th 2017 at Hillcrest Memorial Park 9101 Kern Canyon Road Bakersfield, CA 93306

Jul 21, 2017

Tommy was born on July 10, 1953 in Taft, CA to Alfey and Jewel (Underwood) Parker. He has been a resident of Kern County for all of his life. Tommy served honorably in the United States Army. He is survived by his loving wife, Ereline - as well as many beloved family members.A Committal Service with Full Military Honors, is...

Jul 21, 2017

Services are pending

Jul 13, 2017

Charles Louis Dennen, was born May 10, 1944 in Bakersfield, CA to Charles and Esther (Cryts) Dennen. He has been a resident of Kern County for his entire life.Charles service honorably in the United States Navy. He is survived by his loving wife, Juanita as well as many beloved family members. A Committal Service with Full Military Honors, is scheduled...

Jun 29, 2017

Jun 8, 2017

Mary Ann was born July 6, 1935, in Bakersfield, California, to Louis and Irene Emery. She had two sisters, Beverly and Margie. She attended Bakersfield High School and enjoyed playing saxophone in the Driller Band and serving on the student counsel. She graduated in 1953 and attended Bakersfield College. She married James Moore in 1957 and had one daughter, Brenda...

Jun 6, 2017

Joseph Edward Velasquez was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven early Tuesday morning, June 6, 2017, at the age of 53 after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.He was a successful nurse anesthetist and resident of Bakersfield for over 20 years, follower of Christ, husband, father, and friend. He enjoyed eating, reading, working in the yard, swimming, hiking and...

May 29, 2017

Phillip Castaneda Jr III 10/30/1978 - 5/29/17Phillip gained his angel wings and went to be with the Lord on Memorial Day 2017. Phillip was a man who loved life, music, his family and most importantly, the Lord.He was a talented self taught musician and played piano, drums, conga, organ, keyboard, among other instruments. He was an amazing soundboard whiz, and...

May 10, 2017

Wayne Barksdale was born to Thomas & Leona Barksdale in Taft, CA. Soon after, he moved to Bakersfield where he started his family. In 1956, he married his wife Peggy Anne Coleman at their family church, Christ the King. Wayne was devoted to his family, a true patriot, and constitutionalist. He was a man of many trades. A true outdoorsman...

May 8, 2017

Michael Douglas JuddDecember 30, 1951 – May 8, 2017 Saturday, May 20, 20172:00 PM The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 316 A Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304 Michael Judd, 65, of Bakersfield, CA, went peacefully to live with his Father in Heaven on May 8th, 2017. He is preceded in death by his daughter Gretchen, brother Tim and parents...

May 3, 2017

Devorah (Devy) Husband-Moore5/30/59 – 5/3/17Devy was preceded in death by her parents Jerry & Gwen Husband, and siblings Randy, Vaughnie and Geri Husband. She is survived by her children Sunshine Wallace, Andrew Bradshaw & Christina Mendiola and 7 grandchildren. She also leaves behind 4 siblings; Brenda Deavers, Peggy Maloney, Brett Husband and Gerald Husband and many nieces and nephews.There will...