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Charles "Dude" Anthony Harwell
October 20, 1941 - July 4, 2023
US Navy- Vietnam War
Charles Anthony Harwell, 82, of Bakersfield, California, passed away peacefully on July 4th.
He was born in Merced, CA and after serving in the United States Navy as a Seaman, he resided in the Stockton and Modesto California areas before moving to Bakersfield,...
Marsha was a proud Bakersfield native and quintessential California girl, blonde and beautiful, with a captivating smile and a spunky, vivacious personality wrapped in a heart of gold. She was born and gently delivered into the arms of her parents, Don and Margo Robesky, on July 3, 1953, at Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, by Dr. Chris Stockton - a close...
Eduardo Rodriguez Ramirez “Lalo”, 66, of Bakersfield, California , passed away on July 2, 2023.
Lalo was born on April 28, 1957 to Amparo and Cecilio Ramirez in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. He is the 6th out of 11 siblings.
Lalo graduated from Foothill High School in 1975, where he played football. After high school, he began...
In Loving Memory of
Daniel Jackson
3-30-1965 to 6-19-2023
Daniel Rae Jackson was born on March 30, 1965 in Bakersfield California. Daniel spent most of his life in Kern County and attended Bakersfield High School.
Daniel served in the US Army Reserves. He was sent to Panama where he was a Water Purification Specialist.
Daniel was a professional truck...
Rita Rae (Cook) Brunstedt, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children and family, on June 17, 2023, in Bakersfield, California. She was born on February 24, 1936, in Akron, Ohio, to Harold and Martha Cook. While working at a coffee shop in Ohio, Rita met her future husband, Jack, and soon after they moved to Bakersfield where they made...
Brian Lee Johnson, born on July 31, 1966 in Bakersfield, California, suddenly left this world on June 14, 2023 to go be with our Lord and Savior.
Brian grew up in Bakersfield and attended South High School, graduating in 1984. He dedicated his adult life to working in environmental and oilfield safety in California, Hawaii and Guam. Renowned for...
Mike was born in 1936 in Sharon Pa, a small town on the Pennsylvania Ohio border. His parents Walter and Margaret Dunham were born in the same town. Mike had two siblings, Patti and Dennis.
Mike went to school in Youngstown Ohio. He enjoyed regaling the family with stories of his youth at the pool hall and having to...
It is with deep sorrow and much love that e mourn the passing of Ashley Elizabeth Johns of Bakersfield ,Ca on June 2, 2023 at the age of 36 years.
She will be remembered by her son Christian Cable, her mother and father Karen & George Johns, as well as her brother's George Johns Jr. and Bryon Johns, Her sister...
A Celebration of Life will be held at
Calvary Tabernacle Apostolic Church, 601 Panama Lane 11:00am Saturday, June 24, 2023 for Euneva Rae Dawson and Albert Franklin Dawson, lovingly referred to as Pops and Grams
Euneva Rae Dawson (Grams)
Sunrise 11/10/1941
Sunset 5/27/2023
Euneva was born November 10, 1941, in Beloit, Wisconsin, to Loe...
Kevin M. Harrison passed away on May 27, 2023 in Bakersfield, CA . Celebration of life will beheld Saturday June 17 at Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N. Chester ave. Bakersfield, Ca starting at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
On May 18, 2023, Vicki Arlene Graves joined her son Dustin in Heaven. She was 59 years old. Vicki is survived by her children; Rusty, Christy, and Adalina, as well as her siblings and many grandchildren.
Her family invites you to join them for a memorial service at Coronado Baptist Church 516 Norris Rd in Bakersfield, Ca 93308 on...
John C. Robeson Sr. age 89 a long time resident of Kern County passed away on May 2, 2023 in Bakersfield, Ca. John served in the Korean War from 1950 - 1953. He was honorably discharged and will be laid to rest at the Bakersfield National Cemetery 30338 East Bear Mountain Blvd Arvin, Ca 93203 on Thursday - May 11,...
Together we mourn the passing of Fred and Wanda Aragon, husband and wife. Freddie (Fred) Aragon was born October 28, 1945, in Bakersfield, California and passed on April 26, 2023. Wanda Aragon was born January 14, 1948 in Eugene, Oregon and passed on April 30, 2023. They were inseparable in life and so they too will share eternity together with...
RANDALL WILLIAM MELTON, aka RandyOctober 15, 1960 to April 29, 2023Randall William Melton was born in Bakersfield CA to Jimmia Lee and Charles “Lloyd” Meltonon October 15, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Keith Meltonand Carl Melton. He has one surviving sister Pamela Casazza, husband Frank and numerousnieces and nephews.He leaves behind his...
Joseph "Joe" Grossardt, 86, was born on March 14, 1937, in Lone Pine, Calif., to Lena and Benjamin Grossardt. He passed away in hospice care in Bakersfield, Calif., on April 28, 2023 after a short fight with heart disease. Joe, a self-taught man, completed 9th grade at Bishop High School, Calif.
Joe was preceded in death by the mother of...
Alfred E. Rush age 70. A long time resident of Kern County passed away on April 17,2023 in Bakersfield, Ca . Memorial services will beheld on Saturday May 6, 2023 Starting at 1 pm. Kern River Family Mortuary Chapel 1900 N. Chester Ave. Bakersfield, Ca 93308
Karen Dorene Spring, or as those close to her knew called her 'Nana', passed away the morning of April 15th. She had spent her final days surrounded by love and laughter, friends and family. She is survived by three daughters: Michelle, Keri and Sage. One brother: David. So many grandchildren, one great grandchild with another on the way.
The...
Stephen Anthony Shepherd, 69, was born on December 31, 1953, in Oildale, California, to Gene and Norma Shepherd. He passed away at his home in Bakersfield, California, on April 12th after a long, stubborn battle with cancer. Steve, a 1972 graduate of South High School, made his life and work in Bakersfield.
Predeceased by his wife Kelly, he is survived...
Graveside services will be on May 3, 2023 at Hillcrest Memorial Park 9101 Kern Canyon Road Bakersfield ,Ca 93306
James William Barker born February 17, 1961 in Odessa, TX and passed away on April 11, 2023 in Bakersfield. Ca. James was long time resident of Kern County and worked as a mechanic for 50 years.
James is survived by...
SHERAH ALLISON RICHARDSONAugust 12, 1985 April 9, 2023Sherah Allison Richardson, 37, of Bakersfield, California, went to be with the Lord, at her home on April 9, 2023.Sherah was born August 12, 1985 to Shauna (Clay) Kerr and Mark Richardson. She was the older sister of Kyle Kerr, Vaughn Richardson and Val Richardson.Sherah graduated from North High School in 2003 where...
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