Obituaries

Rowdy J. Gomez

Rowdy J. Gomez

Oct 10, 2013

Rowdy J. Gomez (37) was born June 22, 1976 and passed away suddenly on October 10, 2013 in Bakersfield, Ca.Rowdy was preceded in death by his mother Beverly Simon Gomez in 1993. He is survived by his wife Heidi Gomez (Ruggenberg); children Cody Gomez (17), Simon Gomez (10), and Camerzell Gomez (9) all of Bakersfield, Ca; father Raul Gomez of...

Paula Jean Graves

Paula Jean Graves

Oct 6, 2013

Paula was born in Saginaw, Michigan on February 08, 1956 to Joner and Carol (Heiner).She has been a resident of Kern County for over five decades. On the morning of Sunday October 06, 2013 she entered rest.

Shirley Clarice Clerico

Shirley Clarice Clerico

Oct 2, 2013

Shirley Clarice Franklin was born to Pauline and Levi Franklin on September 19, 1924, in Los Angeles California. She was their only child. Due to his job with the Southern Pacific Railroad, Shirley’s father moved the family to Bakersfield when Shirley was just five years old. Shirley loved telling stories of her family’s years in Bakersfield, which included eating burgers...

Betty Gaye Ramirez

Betty Gaye Ramirez

Oct 2, 2013

Per the request of the the Ramirez family, Services are private.

Dale Eugene Strecker

Dale Eugene Strecker

Oct 1, 2013

Dale Eugene was the fourth son born to John and Pauline Strecker in Russell, Kansas. Services will be held at: Kern River Mortuary 530 North Chester Ave. Bakersfield CA, on 10-20-13, at 1 pm. Dad is preceded in death by his parents John and Pauline Strecker. Two brothers, one at birth and Glenn Strecker. Plus his sole mate and wife...

Kathryn Berniece Martin

Kathryn Berniece Martin

Sep 29, 2013

Kathryn, born in Oklahoma to Lonnie and Jewel (Dobbs-Webb)has been a resident of Kern County for over six decades.She worked as an Office Manager for over twenty years at Valley Hydraulics.She is preceded in death by her loving husband Clifford. On the morning of September 29th, surrounded by her devoted family, she entered rest.Services are pending. Interment will be at...

Elsie Frances Hurst

Elsie Frances Hurst

Sep 28, 2013

Elsie Francis Hurst was born on Dec. 29, 1915 and went peacefully to be with the Lord on September 28, 2013 after a brief illness. She was born in Texanne, Okla to Rev. H. S. and Edna Nance and lived in McFarland since 1944. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Isaac Hurst, daughter Janita Hurst, sisters Dovie...

Denis Ward Dumble

Denis Ward Dumble

Sep 27, 2013

Denis Ward Dumble was born in Bakersfield, CA on September 20 1937, to Arthur and Elsie Dumble and passed away on September 27, 2013.He was a descendant of one of Bakersfield’s pioneer families. He attended Lowell School, Golden State Junior High, Bakersfield High School, and Bakersfield College. While in high school Denis ran track and continued on while at BC....

Carey Dane Long

Carey Dane Long

Sep 27, 2013

Carey Dane LongNov. 10, 1949 - Sept. 27, 2013Carey was born on November 10, 1949 in Wasco, California to Victor and Josephine Long. He was the eldest of four siblings, Pam, David, and Sandy. Carey graduated from Wasco High in 1967 and married the love of his life, Susan G. Del Rio, in 1969. The two of them remained happily...

John Arthur Howlett

John Arthur Howlett

Sep 26, 2013

Visitation is scheduled for Friday October 04, 2013 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Alma Memorial Chapel 2130 East California Ave. (E. Calif. & Mt. Vernon).Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday October 05, 2013 at 10:00 AM - Riverlake Church 4301 Calloway Driver Bakersfield CA.

J B - Turner

J B - Turner

Sep 24, 2013

Committal Service - with Full Military Honors for Mr. Turner is scheduled for Tuesday October 01, 2013 - 10:00 AM at the Bakersfield National Cemetery.

Edward Mallory

Edward Mallory

Sep 21, 2013

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Eva Jane Winkler

Eva Jane Winkler

Sep 17, 2013

Eva Jane Winkler born November 9,1959 went to be with our Lord September 17, 2013 with family by her side after a long battle with cancer. We will remember her most for her big kind smile, her love of the beach and the time she spent there on her boat with Nick. We will remember her creativity and the love...

Kenneth Lee Hopkins

Kenneth Lee Hopkins

Sep 15, 2013

Memorial Service is scheduled for 10:00 AM Friday September 27, 2013 at The Church of God - 812 9th Street Wasco, CA.

John Leroy King

John Leroy King

Sep 14, 2013

John was born to Joel and Ollie (Savage) in Oklahoma City, OK on June 27, 1928. He proudly served The United States of America during WWII in the US Army.He is survived by his loving wife Juanita, sons; Johnny and Roger King, along with numerous grandchildren.A Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday September 18, 2013 from 5:00 - 7:00PM at the...

Deborah K. Christy

Deborah K. Christy

Sep 13, 2013

Memorial Service is scheduled for 10:00AM Saturday Sept. 21, 2013 at The Bridge Bible Church 12225 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, CA.Private Interment to follow at a later date.

Richard Lee Crawford

Richard Lee Crawford

Sep 10, 2013

Visitation is scheduled for Monday - September 16, 2013 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Kern River Family Chapel, 1900 North Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA.Committal Service at Bakersfield National Cemetery is pending.

Rose Francis Porter

Rose Francis Porter

Sep 7, 2013

Rosie was taken by the angels of God to be with her Lord Jesus and her family already in Heaven on the 7th day of Sept. 2013. Rosie was ready to see Jesus and had said she would like to go when she was 85. She made it with only 10 days to spare before her 86th birthday. She was...

Gregory Scott Frazee

Gregory Scott Frazee

Sep 2, 2013

Gregory Scott Frazee11-19-1958 - 9-02-2013Born and raised in Oildale, Ca.to Gilbert and Carolyn ( June) Frazee. He attended North High School and began his work career before meeting the love of his life, Sandra and getting married. Shortly after, he went to work in the oilfields, starting with SPS and various others before finding the perfect company for him, Bellaire...

Billy Clayton Warr

Billy Clayton Warr

Aug 31, 2013

Billy Clayton Warr was born September 12, 1943, to Earnest and Liddie Warr,in Shelby County, Texas. He passed from this life at 7 A.M. August 31, 2013, athis home in Tupman, California, surrounded by his family. He was 69.He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Melva; his daughter, Julie Casteel, and son-in-law James Casteel.He has one grandson, Jess...