Obituaries

Donald Howard Hadley

Donald Howard Hadley

Jun 21, 2015

Donald - a native of Wisconsin, has been a resident of Kern County for over a quarter century.A proud Army Veteran, he served the United States of America for 38 years.He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Opal Geraldine. Donald, most commonly known as "Grandpa," is survived by many family and friends.Donald will be buried with full military...

Bobby Joe Flowers

Bobby Joe Flowers

Jun 13, 2015

February 3, 1933 — June 13, 2015Bobby "Bob" Joe Flowers born in New Mexico on 02/03/1933 went to be with the Lord on 06/13/2015. He is survived by his wife Ruth Flowers, Brother Walker, daughter Sonjia, son Gary, grandchildren: Travis, Nicole, Jason, Catherine, Jammie and 11 great-grandchildren.He worked for the County of Kern in the Roads and Bridges Dept, along...

Richard James Staats

Richard James Staats

Jun 11, 2015

Richard Staats, a life long resident of Kern County - entered rest with his family at his side, the late morning of Thursday June 11, 2015. He was 87 years of age.He proudly served our country in the United States Navy.A Celebration of Richards Life, will be held at the Twin Oaks General Store - 15782 Caliente Creek Road Caliente,...

Reggie Slaughter

Reggie Slaughter

Jun 10, 2015

Reginald David Slaughter born May 18, 1967 to David and Beverly Tschanz Slaughter. Passed away June 10, 2015 at Ronald Reagan Hospital UCLA with his father David holding his hand.Predeceased by grandparents Lincoln and Helen Slaughter, William and Lela Tschanz along with Russell Elza Christian. Also his beautiful mother Beverly. He is survived by his son Jeffrey Michael Slaughter, his...

Rodney Dean Bruce

Rodney Dean Bruce

Jun 9, 2015

Service arrangements are pending at this time.

Bobby Gann

Bobby Gann

Jun 5, 2015

Bobby was born on May 23, 1952 to Lloyd Eugene and Mary (Hillard) Gann. A native of Chattanooga TN - he moved to Kern County at the age of 18 and has been a residence of Bakersfield for the last 45 years.He worked in the construction industry as a Painter - and made many friendships during that time.Bobby is preceded...

William Rountree

William Rountree

Jun 2, 2015

Services are pending at this time.

Nancy Reber

Nancy Reber

Jun 2, 2015

Nancy D. Reber passed peacefully from this life in the early morning hours of June 2, 2015 after a brave battle with cancer.She was born on June 11, 1961 to Robert & Helen Devlin, and grew up on a small farm in Vincentown, NJ. As a child she developed a love for animals, music, art, writing and reading. She excelled...

James Clyde Holt

James Clyde Holt

Jun 1, 2015

Jim Holt, 71 passed away at home peacefully with family at his side.Jim was born in June 15, 1943 in Oakland, CA. He was the proud owner of Jim's Motorcycle Company for 24 years. He started working on and racing anything with a motor and wheels.He was preceded in death by both parents - Edwin Holt and mother Mary Katherine.Jim...

Dan E. Lamb

Dan E. Lamb

May 29, 2015

Dan Earl LambOctober 6, 1955 - May 29, 2015 Beloved husband, brother, father, andgrandfather Dan Earl Lamb returned to his heavenlyhome on May 29, 2015 Dan was born on October 6,1955 in Mesa, Arizona to Edwin Nathan Lamb andJennie (Bloomfield) Lamb. He was raised in Gilbert,Arizona, where he first developed a love of agricultureand harvesting. He served as a full-time...

Sammy Chacon

Sammy Chacon

May 26, 2015

January 26, 1962 — May 26, 2015 Sam is survived by his wife Sandra & 6 children, Louisa, Lil Sammy, Misty, Kristy, Ryan & Michael and numerous grandchildren. Services will be held Tuesday June 9th, 10:30am at Victory Outreach 220 Eureka St.

Dolores Martinez

Dolores Martinez

May 25, 2015

Dolores Martinez passed away May 25, 2015 in Bakersfield ,Caa Memorial grave service is planned for June 5, 2015 at Greenlawn Cemetery 3700 river blvd at 10 a.m.

Robert Earnshaw

Robert Earnshaw

May 19, 2015

Bob Earnshaw passed away on May 19, 2015 in Bakersfield at the age 82He was a mechanic by trade and a long time resident of Kern County.A Committal Service is scheduled for Friday May 29th 2015 09:15 a.m. at the Bakersfield National Cemetery.Messages from loving family .Bo : You are my HERO, the kind of man I want to be....

Raymond Loye Taylor

Raymond Loye Taylor

May 12, 2015

Born in Bakersfield, CA to Loye and Vada (Adams) Taylor. Raymond spent grew up on Bakersfield and attended local schools.Recently, Raymond moved to Cottonwood, CA.Raymond is survived by his children; Ryan and Shelby. Parents; Loye and Vada, as well as numerous family members and friends.A Visitation is scheduled from 3 - 5:00pm on Thursday May 21, 2015 at Kern River...

Miriam G. Faulkner

Miriam G. Faulkner

May 11, 2015

Miriam a long time residence of Kern County passed away . She is survived by her loving husband Monty of 44 years. Son Joshua and his wife Karen along with other family members. Miriam worked in the medical field and also was employed by state Farm Insurance. The memorial service will beheld at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N....

David M. Tanner

David M. Tanner

Apr 29, 2015

David was born and raised in Bakersfield. After graduating from South High School, he left home to attend a Baptist college in Illinois. Much to the chagrin of his family, he dropped out before completing his first term and began living as a bohemian rambler of sorts. Given that it was the mid to late '60s, his recollections of his...

Royce Wright

Royce Wright

Apr 29, 2015

Roy Wright November 21, 1924- April 29, 2015 Resident of Bakersfield, California passed away peacefully with his wife, Dottie Wright of 40 years next to his side.Roy was a decorated World War II Navy Combat Veteran. He was a part of the second Honor Flight out of Bakersfield to Washington DC where he got the experience of a life time....

Ted A. Brown

Ted A. Brown

Apr 27, 2015

Ted was born in Minneapolis, Minn., but lived in many places in the U.S.He was a welder by trade but was well known for his custom hot rods he built ove the last 45 years. He had many friends around the world who were constantly contacting him with questions about their hot rods and how to make them better. Having...

Timothy Allen Shively

Timothy Allen Shively

Apr 26, 2015

Born October 16, 1959 in Wood Be Island, Washington to David and Janet (Kahler).Timothy worked for over three decades as a Diesel Mechanic. He has been a resident of Bakersfield since 2012.On April 26, 2015 - Timothy entered into rest. He is survived by; his parents David and Janet, daughter Lois, son David, two grandsons, two sisters, as well as...

Frankie Williams

Frankie Williams

Apr 19, 2015

Services are pending at this time.