Obituaries
ERLA JEANNE COULSTON
Aug 14, 2025
Erla Jean Martin Coulston, daughter of Earl and Eva Joy Nielson Martin of Altadena California, was born on January 5th, 1928 in Anaheim, Orange County California. She grew up in Rosemead, El Monte, and Altadena. Her father ran one of the first water companies in the San Gabriel Valley. Her mother was an art teacher and artist. In fact, Erla...
Shirley L. Miller - McMillan
Aug 6, 2025
Shirley was born Shirley Lou Horell on July 10, 1932, in Akron, Ohio where she lived with her parents . She spent her early childhood days in Ohio, until the family moved to Pennsylvania to be near her grandmother. She started attending school in Cuyahoga Falls and loved living in Pennsylvania near a beautiful river. She remembers spending time with...
Cynthia J. Williams
Jul 28, 2025
Cynthia Jane Williams
4/12/38 - 7/28/25
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. She left this earth to meet her Lord & Savior on Monday July 28, 2025 after 87 years of a faith-filled life. Cynthia was a devoted servant of God & a loving mother and wife of over 64 years...
Edward P Ash
Jul 20, 2025
EDWARD P. ASH
September 17, 1936 – July 20, 2025
Bakersfield – Edward Pat Ash, 88, peacefully passed away in his sleep at home on July 20, 2025. Many of his friends and family visited in his last week to say their goodbyes, remembering all the good times they shared.
Born on September 17, 1936, at Kern General Hospital, Ed was raised in...
Mckenna L. Dalton
Jul 17, 2025
McKenna Lee Cobb Dalton
June 2, 1984 – July 17, 2025
This world lost a truly remarkable soul.
McKenna Lee Cobb-Dalton was the kind of person everyone wanted to be around. His laughter was contagious, his wit was sharp, and his heart was wide open to everyone he met. He had the rare ability to make people feel seen, heard, and understood—and it...
Terry A. Ostrander
Jul 8, 2025
Terry A. Ostrander age 61 passed away at his residence in Bodfish, Ca with his loving family by his side. Celebration of life will beheld Saturday July 19, 2025 at Boulder Gulch campground up at Lake Isabella.
Clayton V. Knopf
Jul 8, 2025
LAYTON V. KNOPFJuly 10, 1935 – July 8, 2025
Dad was a life long Bakersfield resident. Passing away peacefully at home 2 days shy of his 90th Birthday. He graduated from Kern County High School in 1954. He then joined the Air Force, in 1958 he was honorably discharged and returned home.
Shortly after returning, he met Carolyn Jean Tucker which resulted...
William G.. King
Jul 7, 2025
Today we honor the life of a man who gave so much of himself to those he loved. A man of quiet strength, unwavering faith, and a heart full of kindness—he was the kind of person you could always count on. A dependable and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
He loved God with all his heart and found deep...
J.E. - White
Jul 7, 2025
J.E. White age 92 of Bakersfield, Ca passed away on July 7 in Bakersfield, Ca at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Viewing will be at Kern River Family Mortuary 1900 N. Chester Ave Bakersfield, Ca 93308 from 6pm to 8pm on Sunday July 20, 2025 Burial will beheld Monday July 21, 2025 at the Bakersfield National Cemetery...
Eddie L. Yocom
Jul 7, 2025
Eddie L. Yocom age 56 of Wasco, Ca passed away at his residence is Wasco, Ca. At this time celebration of life is pending. More information to follow.
Kern River Family Mortuary 661-392-9010
Julie L. Fleming
Jun 26, 2025
Julie Lee Fleming
1949-2025 (Age 75)
Julie Fleming of Bakersfield, California, passed away on June 26, 2025, after fighting a nine-year long battle with cancer. Her strength and courage were a testament to us all, and her home was always a welcoming place for family and friends.
Julie was born and raised in Carey, Idaho, to Joyce Parke and John Parke and attended...
Romona N. Laxson
Jun 15, 2025
Romona N. Laxson passed away on June 15 with her loving family by her side. Romona is preceded by here loving husband Norman who passed away on Feb 2018.
Romona will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Park 9101 Kern Canyon Rd Bakersfield, Ca 93306. Graveside Services will be on Friday June 20, 2025 starting at 10 a.m. Funeral services...
Irene - Troncozo
Jun 11, 2025
Irene Troncozo passed away on June 11 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Services were held in June 24, 2025 at Liberty Christian Center 8801 S H St, Bakersfield, CA 93307 officiating Pastor Dale Cornell.
Shirley A. Threewit
Jun 8, 2025
Shirley A. Threewit age 80 of Bakersfield, Ca passed away on June 8, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Shirley was a long time resident of Kern County and was in the retail industry for over 20 years.
Viewing will be on Wednesday June 18th at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield, Ca 93308 starting...
Joella Yon
Jun 7, 2025
Joella Yon
June 7, 2025
Loving mother, sister and God loving woman passed away on June 7, 2025 at Hoffmann Hospice facilty after a bout with cancer. She is preceeded in death by her mom Izora (Elkins) and father George Culver, Sr. Also her sons Donnie Cossey, Kenny Cossey and Jimmie Cossey and huband David Yon. She is survived by her younger...
Kevin R. Johnson
May 24, 2025
Kevin was born in Bakersfield 10/16/67 to parents Olen and Virginia Johnson. He was with his wife Tammy Johnson from 1987 to 2023. He was the father to Dwayne, Kevin, David and Johnathan he loved his children very much. Many others called him dad or pops and he always tried his best in his own way to be there when...
Kevin L. Howze
May 22, 2025
Kevin Lee Howze passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Bakersfield, California. Born on December 31, 1969, in Los Banos, California, Kevin spent his childhood on a small family farm off Highway 43. He attended Rio Bravo Greeley Elementary and graduated from Shafter High.
Kevin married the love of his life, Shannan, in 1989, and together they built a close-knit...
John S. Barnes
May 12, 2025
John Barnes age 71 of Bakersfield passed away on May 12, 2025 in Bakersfield, Ca
Services will be held at Bakersfield National Cemetery on May 23, 2025 starting at 0915 with full military honors. 30338 East Bear Mountain Blvd. Arvin , Ca 93203
Celebration of life to follow at North Heights Baptist Church 3960 N Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308. May 23,...
Dale Gene Scales
May 10, 2025
DALE GENE SCALESJune 30, 1935 – May 10, 2025
Bakersfield – Dale Gene Scales, affectionately known as "Papa Dale," passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on June 30, 1935, in McCurtain, Oklahoma, on a Sunday morning to Mark and Emma Scales. The Scales' family, Mark, Emma, Bonnie, Robert, Glynn and Dale moved to California...
Scott J. Brundy
May 2, 2025
Scott J. Brundy passed away on May 2, 2025 in Bakersfield, Ca Services were held on May 16, 2025 at Kern River Family Mortuary. Bakersfield, Ca
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