Obituaries

Nov 5, 2024

Robert (Bob) Williams was born in Enid, Oklahoma on August 29, 1938, and went home to heaven on November 5, 2024. Survivors include his wife, Bobbi, daughter, Amy Church and husband, James Church, granddaughters Carrington Church and Kennedy Church. Also surviving is daughter Lisa Whitten and husband Gary Whitten, grandsons, Shad Whitten, Chase Whitten and wife Melissa and great grandsons,...

Oct 31, 2024

Vera Mae Fites, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, at the age of 84. 

Born on May 11, 1940, in King City, California, Vera was a beacon of love and warmth in the lives of all who knew her.

Vera shared a beautiful life with her devoted husband, Tom Fites, and together they created...

Oct 31, 2024

 Mike Hale; aka, Dad, Pop’s, Big Mike, Ekim Elah, was born in Bakersfield on March 31, 1946.

 Mike attended Garces Memorial High School, Bakersfield College and Fresno State. Mike did not play football at Fresno State; however, he beat several of the football players in arm wrestling.

 Mike married the love of his life, Bonnie Hale. He had a love for hot...

Oct 18, 2024

Michael Patrick Collier

September 30, 1947- October 18, 2024

Michael was born on September 30, 1947 in Bakersfield California to Kemp and Dena Collier. 

He attended local schools for his primary grades and was a 1965 graduate from South High School. At South High School Michael was a standout out wrestler going undefeated his senior year and winning a valley championship at 138...

Oct 13, 2024

Joe David Minton was born on April 11, 1930, in Lubbock, Texas to Charlie Scott Minton and Julia Myrtle (Lay) Minton. He passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, in Bakersfield, California.

Joe’s early life was spent farming with his father after the family moved from Texas to Kern County, California, in 1932. He attended both Wasco and Bakersfield High Schools....

Sep 24, 2024

Sep 22, 2024

 Leland (Lee) Harry Murotani was born in Bakersfield, California on July 14, 1952 to parents Gaishi (Guy) and Yoshiye Murotani. Lee passed away in his home where he was born and raised on September 22,2024. He was 72. 

 He was a product of Bakersfield’s educational system beginning as a kindergartener at Munsey Elementary, transferring to Harris Elementary when it opened in...

Sep 21, 2024

Michelle Jean Burton, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2024, in Bakersfield, California. She was born on March 22, 1959 in Downey, California.

Michelle is preceded in death by her husband, William "Ceps" Burton. Michelle raised three wonderful children: Crystal Nicole Hatch (Thomas Hatch), Brandon Michael Zavala (Kelsey Zavala), and Tyler John Smart (Jenna Kober). Michelle...

Sep 20, 2024

Ann Sill Hayes, 89, passed away on September 20, 2024, in Shafter, CA. Born on September 24, 1934, in Bakersfield, CA, she was a lifelong resident and grew up in the Sill family, a Kern County pioneer family in farming and ranching. She had fond memories of the Sill family and growing up on the ranch in Shafter, CA and...

Sep 7, 2024

 Mark Thomas Anspach, 62, passed away on September 7, 2024, in Bakersfield, CA. Born on September 18, 1961, in Bakersfield, CA, he was a lifelong resident and a pillar in his community.

 Mark graduated from Garces Memorial High School in 1980 and furthered his education at Cuesta College and the College of Mortuary Science. He dedicated 37 years to serving the...

Aug 23, 2024

Richard Paul Wilson went to be with Jesus on August 23, 2024 after battling cancer. Richard was born in Bakersfield, California on February 8, 1938. 

He graduated from Bakersfield High School, then enlisted in the US Navy and served as a Seaman from 1955-1957. Later, he attended San Jose State University.

Richard was a successful businessman. He owned and operated an independent...

Aug 22, 2024

Brigette Aliece Hamblet                                                                                                                  ...

Aug 21, 2024

Sharon Laura (Ballengee) Page passed away on August 21st, 2024. Sharon lived in Buttonwillow, California, with her husband Ted Page and mini-Australian Shepherd, Ellie. Sharon was 72 years old.

Sharon was a devoted wife to her husband, Ted. She was a loving mom to her daughters, Beth and Leigh. She was a generous and fun Nonna to her grandchildren Alex, Charlotte,...

Aug 16, 2024

Aug 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marjorie Maxine Ioppini, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, on August 13, 2024. She was 80 years old.

Marjorie, who went by Maxine, or more affectionately by, “Missy,” dedicated her life to her family, embodying the true essence of motherhood. As a stay-at-home mom, she created a home...

Aug 3, 2024

 Frances Catherine Parker, was born in Bakersfield, California, to parents Pietro and Livia Bertolucci. Frances went to be with the Lord on August 3rd, due to cancer at the age of 73, while surrounded by her closest family and friends.

 Frances was raised in Bakersfield, California where she attended St. Francis Parish School and graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1968....

Aug 2, 2024

Hank (POPS) Cotton was born January 12, 1936, passed away on August 2, 2024, at the age of 88.

Hank was an Army veteran and a retired California Department of Corrections Officer.

Our beloved Hank was a loving husband to Lois, father to Gary, Kathy, Tracy, and grandfather to Brooke, Brock, Matthew, Baylee, Shelby, and great grandfather to Faith, Paige, Lainee, Lo,...

Jul 24, 2024

Susan M Roblee Obituary

Susan Marie Roblee05/18/1936 - 07/24/2024

Susan (Sue) was born in Joliet, IL to Bob and Martha Fitzgerald. She was the wife of George Roblee, mother of Patti Spradley (Ples), Peggy Lukins (Ted), Marty (Monica), and Mike (Kieran), grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 4, and sister of Dave and Jack Fitzgerald and Jean Weber. She is preceded in...

Jul 20, 2024

7/27/2024 – Adrienne Brinkley Obituary

 Adrienne Brinkley, a beloved wife, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2024, in Bakersfield, California. She was 88 years old. Adrienne spent her final days surrounded by her loving family. 

Adrienne was born in Oxford, England and survived the bombing of London during World War II. She finished high school and...

Jul 18, 2024

 Bonnie was born February 22, 1945, to Francis and Bettie (Hutchison) Curtis in Taft, California. Francis later married Frances Marie Davis who became “Mom” to Bonnie. Always a diligent worker, Bonnie had quite an assortment of jobs over the years. At the age of nine, she helped her Uncle Joe in the fields spreading manure, and at 13, worked for...