Obituaries

Charles D. Buss

Charles D. Buss

Mar 15, 2024

  Charles Douglas Buss passed away on March 15th, 2024 unexpectedly in his home. Charles was born in Rich Hill MO in 1949 but spent most of his life in Bakersfield CA which he considered home. This is where, In 1977 he met the love of his life, Beatrice. They would spend the next 47 years together. In that time,...

Daniell Sherrell

Daniell Sherrell

Mar 15, 2024

Toressa Danielle Sherrell (43) passed away March 15, 2024 in Bakersfield. She was born July 24, 1980 to Travis Duane Sherrell and Stacey Lanette Russell.

She loved being a grandma and a mom to her 2 beautiful girls. Having family gatherings, bbqs and beach trips with her family. She loved music and had a lot of friends she considered family. 

She is...

Esther M. Hupp

Esther M. Hupp

Mar 12, 2024

Esther Madeline Hupp was born on July 1, 1923 in Hanford, California.   She was the third of six daughters born to Joseph and Angelina Robles. Esther passed away on March 12, 2024 in Bakersfield, California.  She was predeceased by her husband, Fred, in December 2014, after 70 years of marriage. She is survived by her three children, Jude (Jeanine)...

Cole J. Hughes

Cole J. Hughes

Mar 11, 2024

Cole J. Hughes passed away on March 11,2024 in Bakersfield, Ca. Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m on Saturday April 6, 2024 Kern  River Family Mortuary Chapel , 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield, Ca 93308

Paul S. deViere

Paul S. deViere

Mar 5, 2024

Paul Spencer deViere was born on March 19, 1984 on Long Island, New York. He was the youngest of three children born to Dottie Koss and Robert deViere. Paul passed away on March 5, 2024. 

 Paul was an avid and lifelong Miami Dolphins fan. He was from Rochester, New York and moved to California as a young adult — he loved...

Detra L. Slaughter

Detra L. Slaughter

Mar 5, 2024

Detra L. Slaughter passed away on March 5, 2024 in Bakersfield, California. Detra Celebration of Life will beheld on March 15, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints 9900 White Oak Dr. Bakersfield, Ca 93311 Starting at 11:00 a.m Private BurialMore information to follow. 

Ruth R. Paca

Ruth R. Paca

Mar 4, 2024

Our Beloved Mother Ruth Rodriguez Paca, peacefully went to sleep on Monday, March 4, 2024.She was an amazing woman who at 97 years of age left her family a beautiful legacy. Ruth was born in DiGeorgio Ranch in Arvin, Ca to Casimiro and Eloisa Rodriguez. As the oldest of 14 children, she spent most of her time helping her mother...

Christopher Malson

Christopher Malson

Mar 1, 2024

Christopher Edward Allen Malson 23 years old Passed on 03/01/2024 Bakersfield CA Born to Christopher and Amber Malson in Bakersfield CA on 01/15/2001 Received a GED Loved working with his hands as a laborer Graduated from the Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center  

Favorite hobbies were video games, dirt bikes, gymnastics, listening and singing to music, and sports. Traveled to Missouri, Nebraska,...

Wyatt Ashton Holloway

Wyatt Ashton Holloway

Mar 1, 2024

God called his special angel, Wyatt Ashton Holloway, home on the 1st of March just three months shy of his tenth birthday. Wyatt was born on June 19th, 2014 and during his nine years of life, he touched and changed the lives of everyone he met. He fought alongside his loving family up until the very end. Wyatt had a...

Gary D. Selvey. Sr

Gary D. Selvey. Sr

Feb 22, 2024





Gary Selvey Sr. was born on February 24, 1969. He gained his angel wings on February 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.



Gary’s favorite moments were spent fishing with his wife, and fishing partner, Sher’rie, and spending time with his granddaughters Addi, Olivia, Brilynn and Aspyn. These moments filled his heart with immeasurable happiness. 



Gary loved...

Robert A. Castro

Robert A. Castro

Feb 14, 2024

Robert Aguayo Castro

Nov. 2, 1951 - Feb. 14, 2024Robert was born on November 2, 1951 and passed away on February 14, 2024. He was born to Enrique and Maria Castro in Mettler, CA, the 2nd of 5 children. Robert graduated from Foothill High School in Bakersfield in 1970. He worked at Garone Farms alongside his father and brothers in his...

Colleen M. Pitts - Bailey

Colleen M. Pitts - Bailey

Feb 14, 2024

My Daddy’s valentine was returned to him February 14th 2024 after a 54 year wait. Mom went home in the early afternoon that day after a visit from a few of her beloved children. Colleen Mabel O’Farrell was born on January 23rd 1930 to Leonard and Mabel O’Farrell in Bakersfield, California. She grew up with her only sibling Eleanor in...

Arthur J. Ponce

Arthur J. Ponce

Feb 11, 2024

Arthur Joseph Ponce

07/05/1966 – 02/11/2024

 

Arthur: My husband, Son, brother, Dad, Uncle, Nephew, Friend 

you were so strong, stubborn & set in your ways 

we all thought you would wake up & be on the mend

we could have had many more todays. 

Now we have the heartbreak of no more tomorrows 

again we must now bury another loved one 

even though we have more grief and...

Glenn A. Hunter

Glenn A. Hunter

Feb 10, 2024

Celebration of Life for Glenn Hunter will be at Coronado Baptist Church Saturday, February 24, 2024 1:00 p.m. 516 Norris Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308

In Loving Memory, of Glenn Allen Hunter, who went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2024.

Glenn was born on April 7, 1950, in Bakersfield, California, to the late Lyle Hunter and 

Jean (Traynor) Hunter. He grew up...

Christopher Conner - Lee Anderson

Christopher Conner - Lee Anderson

Feb 7, 2024

Christopher Conner - Lee Anderson 

Conner went to be with our Lord on February 7, 2024 . In the arms of his Loving mother, and surrounded by family and friends. He fought as a WARRIOR in this earthly battle. But with the Love and Grace of God. He now has everlasting life.  

Ephesians 6:13–18Celebration of Life will be March 2, 2024...

Glenna Buck

Glenna Buck

Feb 6, 2024

Glenna Hailstone Buck

(July 7, 1934 – February 6, 2024)

Glenna H. Buck transitioned to her eternal rest with the Lord on February 6, 2024 at the age of 89.

Born on July 7, 1934, in Logan, Utah to Morgan and Mamie Hailstone, Glenna was the youngest of four daughters. Her life was enriched by her older twin sisters, Roma and Rula as...

Darlene Joy ( Thomas ) Mallory

Darlene Joy ( Thomas ) Mallory

Jan 28, 2024

Darlene Joy (Thomas) Mallory born April 7, 1947, left to be with her one and only Edward (Red) Mallory on January 28, 2024. Darlene was born in Gary Indiana, but spent most of her life in Bakersfield California. Bakersfield would be the place she would meet Ed. 

Ed and Darlene Mallory were a couple to envy, made it through the hard...

Evan G. Ross

Evan G. Ross

Jan 10, 2024

Evan G. Ross a long time resident of Kern County passed away on January 10, 2024 . Evan was a Fire Captain for the county 34yrs and in the Airforce for 4 yrs.

Rosary will be on January 17 at Christ the King catholic church 1800 Bedford Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308 . Starting at 7 p.m

Mass of Christian...

Christine L. Sanford

Christine L. Sanford

Jan 5, 2024

Celebration of Life for Christine L. Sanford will be held on January 16, 2024 at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel  1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield, Ca 93308 Starting at 6 pm

Rene Rolando Rodriguez

Rene Rolando Rodriguez

Jan 3, 2024

Rene Rolando Rodriguez 

Viewing and Rosary Monday February 26, 2024 at Kern River Family Mortuary starting 6:00 pm to 8:00 Rosary at 7:00.

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday February 27, 2027 at San Clemente Mission 1305 Water St. Bakersfield, Ca 93305 Starting at 10 am.

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