Obituaries

Nov 8, 2021

Consuelo ‘Connie’ Bermudez Nieto, 79 years of age, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday November 8th, 2021. Connie was born on July 20th, 1942, in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Rafael Bermudez and Luisa Espita Gamino Bermudez. She was the youngest of 3 children. She was preceded in death by her brothers Ralph and Jose Bermudez. She...

Nov 7, 2021

Services are pending at this time. John “Johnny” Micheal SmithSeptember 7th, 2001- November 7, 2021John was a loving person who enjoyed being around his family and friends. He enjoyed basketball, video games, and being outside. He enjoyed working with his father. Johnny lived life laughing and joking never being too serious. He has been reunited with his beloved Papa Mike....

Nov 4, 2021

Catherine M. Blanton a long time resident of Kern County passed away at age 78 on November 4 in Bakersfield ,Ca. Catherine is preceded in death by her husband Keith who passed away on October 11, 2018.Church services will beheld on Saturday November 13, 2021 at Cross over church of Rosedale 18210 Rosedale Bakersfield , Ca 93314. Services will begin...

Oct 26, 2021

Barbara Lee Hill!June 7, 1935 - October 26, 2021Barbara Lee Hill was born June 7, 1935 in Checotah, Oklahoma and was reunited with her husband in Heaven on October 26, 2021.!Mom was the youngest of 10 children born to James and Daisy Goins: Ruby, Joe, Margie, Maddie, Ruene, Earlene, Anzalene, Edgar, Bobbie.While living in Checotah, she met and married Virgil...

Oct 21, 2021

Bruce A. Davis was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico on May 16, 1921, to parents Myrtle and Bruce B Davis. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 75 years, Lee, and daughters Lauren and Denise, Bruce is survived by five children, thirteen grandchildren, and seventeen great grandchildren. Bruce married Lee in 1946, and they spent their early married...

Oct 21, 2021

Charles "Roger" Norwood Born February 10, 1939, in Checotah, Oklahoma, the son of Charlie and Dolly Ruie Norwood, Roger left this earth on October 21, 2021, to be with his Lord, whom he devotedly served. Roger graduated from Arvin High School in 1956. He proudly served his country in the Air Force. He was a stockbroker for over 30 years....

Oct 13, 2021

Marrian Tampon, 61, passed away peacefully at her home in Rosamond, California, 13 October 2021. She was blessed to have shared 44 years with her wonderful husband, Sacarias “Sac” Tampon. Born in Oceanside California, she was the daughter of Warren and Jo Ann Morris. She went on to marry her high school sweetheart, Sac, in 1980. Together, they would build...

Oct 10, 2021

It is in loving memory that the Mebane family shares the passing of Kenneth Mebane, Jr.. Kenny went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 10, 2021. Kenny was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. He also loved spending time with his animals.Kenny was born in Bakersfield on January...

Oct 6, 2021

Services scheduled for Michael S. Yafchak age 83 of Bakersfield ,Ca . Services are scheduled at the Bakersfield National Cemetery with military honors. October 14, 2021 starting at 10 am. sharp. No viewing is scheduled. Michael S. YafchakMay 21, 1938 – October 6, 2021Beloved Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle, best Father-in-Law ever and MARINEMichael Yafchak – 83 years young,...

Oct 3, 2021

Donald F. Pelham age 83 passed away in Bakersfield ,Ca on October 3, 2021. He was a long time resident of Kern County . His services are pending at this time.

Sep 30, 2021

Rhonda Hancock Thomas August 18, 1962 - December 30, 2020 Rhonda Ann Thomas, 58, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on December 30, 2020, after a battle with metastatic lung cancer. Rhonda was born in Wasco, CA, on August 18, 1962, to parents Ronald and Mary Hancock. She was born 37 minutes before her cousin...

Sep 24, 2021

Kimberly Dawn ParksOctober 15, 1982- September 24, 2021On Friday, September 24, 2021 a beautiful soul left this world, born to Pamela May and Paul Parks. Kimberly was survived by her 7 children, Karissa Jackson, Kaley Jackson, Kelvin Jackson, Kaden Duthridge, Kamaren Duthridge, Klaire Duthridge and Kadence Plymale, her grandchildren Benntley, Braydyn and Braxxton, her sister Christy Parks, her brother Jerry...

Sep 22, 2021

Sep 22, 2021

Mikkayla Waggoner, April 19, 2007 - September 22, 2021 Services scheduled for October 2, 2021 at 11:30 A.M. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints5600 Panorama Bakersfield, CA 93306

Sep 21, 2021

Delbert LaVoice McCants, 84, of Bakersfield California passed away at home with his family by his side on September 5, 2021.Delbert was proceeded in death by his son, Larry Glenn McCants. He will be sadly missed by his children: Terri Clark, Robbin Panko, Brenda Killian, Tonya Feliz, Bonnie Holt, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Mr. McCants was a proud veteran...

Sep 18, 2021

Sandy Swarts was born on April 21, 1932 and she passed away on September 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ramon S. Arredondo and Francisca Reyes, husband Francisco Hernandez Moralez, son, Joe Luis Moralez, daughters, Irene & Josephine Moralez, husband, James Dewain Swarts, sister, Lupita Dominguez , brother, Roman Arredondo, grandsons, Roy Martinez and Mark Moralez,...

Sep 14, 2021

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...