Marsha 'Marty' Marie Hastings
Feb 21, 2011
Marsha was born in Poteau, Oklahoma to Stacy and Margie (Gilmore) Coleman. Marty lived in Oklahoma until the age of 9, and then she moved to Merced with her family, where she graduated from El Capitan High School. She also lived in Kentucky and worked at the Russell Stover Candy Factory. Marsha married her husband James Hasting in Tulare...
Jewel Fay Ellis
Feb 21, 2011
Jewel Ellis was born July 7, 1929 in Oklahoma to Bessie May (Boman) and William Herbert Hill. The family moved to California shortly after Jewel's birth and she grew up in Shafter attending Shafter elementary schools and graduating from Shafter High School with the Class of 1948. Jewel married L.B. Ellis July 11, 1948 and they continued to make...
Ricky Lynn Williams
Feb 20, 2011
Ricky was born August 13, 1988 in Bakersfield, California, to parents LaQuetta Lynn (Phillips) McDougal and Marcus D. Williams. He went to be with our Lord, February 20 2011. Ricky lived and attended schools in Shafter and Bakersfield, where he graduated from Stockdale High School in 2006. Ricky acquired his passion for music from his brother Jacob. He helped...
Raymond - Matta
Feb 20, 2011
We'll miss his smile, his presence, his loving touch… Raymond Matta passed away February 20, 2011; born in San Joaquin County, California on January 22, 1973, one of three children born to Socorro (Mendez) and Robert Matta. Raymond attended Shafter High School and was a line-backer for the football team. Some of Raymond's favorite pass times recently was playing...
Paul Edward Keeley
Feb 19, 2011
Paul Edward Keeley (1932 – 2011) Paul Edward Keeley, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle and friend passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 19th, 2011 at the age of 78. He was born on April 6, 1932 in Gaston, Indiana to parents George Mart Keeley and Irene Lucille (Harris) Keeley. He was...
Ruth I. Sexton
Feb 18, 2011
Ruth I. Sexton was born October 30, 1927 to Nellie May (Averyt) and Howard Carlton Bryan in NewCastle, Oklahoma. Her family moved to California and she finished her schooling in Shafter, graduating from Shafter High School with the Class of 1945. Ruth married Marvin Sexton in 1949 in Las Vegas. Ruth worked in civil service as a computer technician...
Steven James Morgan-Kiyasu
Feb 18, 2011
Painter, Construction Worker, 30 Steven James Morgan-Kiyasu, a lifelong resident of California who lived in Yucca Valley for 25 years and in Palm Desert for one year, died Feb. 18, 2011. He was 30 years old. The son of Terry Kiyasu and Sheryl Morgan, he was born Sept. 13, 1980, in Fontana. He was a painter and construction worker...
John Huston Scarbrough
Feb 17, 2011
John Huston Scarbrough was born April 2, 1920 in Checotah, Oklahoma to Celia May (Coughran) and William Jackson Scarbrough. He moved to California in 1937 and served his country in the US Army during World War II. After being honorably discharged he began his career as a civil servant at China Lake Naval Weapons Center as an ordinance Handler...
Mr. Ivan Eugene Hartley
Feb 15, 2011
Mr. Hartley was born on November 18, 1944 and passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2011. Mr. Hartley was a resident of Yucca Valley, California at the time of passing.
Wanda Mae Hobbs
Feb 13, 2011
Wanda Mae Hobbs passed away quietly in her home surrounded by her loving children on Sunday, February 13, 2011; born in Stella, Nebraska to Oma Fern (Farmer) and Elmer Clarence Booth. She met and married the Late Harold Hobbs and was a wonderful housewife, nurturing mother and loving grandmother who made the best family meals. Wanda was the family...
Tommy Lane Whitmore
Feb 12, 2011
Tommy Lane Whitmore passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011 in Bakersfield; born in Dennis, Texas on July 24, 1934 to Minnie Emile (Music) and Jesse James Whitmore, one of seven siblings. He met and fell in love with Marlene (Poe) and they married in Odessa, Texas on December 3, 1954, together they raised two beautiful children and grandchildren. He...
Kenneth Bert Marchman
Feb 10, 2011
Kenny was born in Quinton, Ok., on December 26, 1928, to parents Roy and Sarah (Basden) Marchman. Kenny moved to Shafter, Ca. when he was just 8 years old. He graduated from Shafter High, and then served in the Army during the Korean War. He worked for over 50 years as a mechanic, and owned Kenny's Garage located in...
Adrian Morales Martinez
Feb 10, 2011
Our infant baby boy, Adrian Morales Martinez, was with us for 5 short days, he went ahead of us into eternity, where he will one day greet us. We are grateful for the moment we had to see him, speak to him and hold his little hands; we admired the strength he passed onto us. Parents; Adriana (Martinez and...
Robert 'Bob Eugene Ball
Feb 10, 2011
Robert (Bob) Ball, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend completed his life's journey on February 10, 2011. Bob's surviving family include his children Diane and Kim Clark of Seattle, WA, Dina and Jim Elliott of Bakersfield; grandchildren Jason Luis, Kristie and Artie Chavez, Brett Elliott and Rhonda Clark; great grandson Kade Chavez; sisters Joan Taylor (Delano), Helen...
Leona Belle Eads
Feb 9, 2011
Leona Belle Eads was born on July 20, 1935 in Taft, California to Eva Leona (Touchstone) and Francis Cleveland Coffman. Leona was an experienced cook and everyone one loved her food, she also like crocheting and sewing. She was outspoken and loved her grandkids and family. Leona Belle Eads is is survived by her husband, Franklin Eads; sons, Dean...
John Phillip 'Jp' Fruguglietti
Feb 8, 2011
John Phillip Fruguglietti could light a room with his smile and warm it with his laughter. J.P.'s charm was legendary -- as was his loyalty to his family and friends. Just four months ago he married Ashley Whitney, the love of his life. Early Tuesday morning a tragic accident took him from Ashley, his family, and all of us...
Rigoberto Martinez Gomez
Feb 5, 2011
Rigoberto Martinez Gomez was born in Xoconoxtle, Guanajuato, Mexico on June 25, 1952 to Antonia (Gomez) and Asuncion Martinez. He met and married Emelina Zamudio Villagomez in Mexico and had two children when they came to Kern County via Salinas and Mendota, California; where he worked very hard in the agriculture fields as a farm laborer; depending on what...
Maudine Sisk
Feb 5, 2011
Maudine was born on September 16, 1920 and passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2011. Maudine was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.
Grace Louise Mann Lewis
Feb 5, 2011
It is with much adoration, we wish to honor Grace Louise Mann Lewis, our Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and friend, who passed peacefully on February 5th, 2011 at the age of 102. Grace was aptly nicknamed "Amazing Grace" by those who knew her, and was a long time resident of Bakersfield and Shafter....
James William Epperson
Feb 4, 2011
Visitation for James was held at Arvin Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, from 5 to 8 pm. A 2:00 pm Graveside Service was held at South Kern Cemetery District, Arvin, CA, Wednesday, February 9, 2011. James was born in Hugo, Oklahoma, and was a resident of Arvin, California. James was preceded in death by his father Lawrence...
