obituaries


Randolph Lee Gallemore

Randolph Lee Gallemore

Nov 1, 2025

Randolph "Randy" Lee Gallemore

January 17, 1954 – November 1, 2025

Randolph "Randy" Lee Gallemore, 71, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on November 1, 2025.

Born in San Francisco to William and Claire Gallemore, Randy grew up with his sisters Leslie and Paula. He enjoyed sports and graduated from West...

John Arthur Coppers

John Arthur Coppers

Oct 14, 2025

John Arthur Sylvester Coppers, of Bakersfield, California passed away on October 14th, 2025. He was born to Roy and Maria Copper in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on September 21st, 1964, their only son. John passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Rebecca Coppers, his children, Ana, Jacob, and John, his granddaughter...

Dorren La Verne Dye

Dorren La Verne Dye

Oct 14, 2025

Doreen La Verne Dye, born in Bakersfield, California, in 1951, passed away on October 14, 2025. After a lengthy stay in the hospital Patience fulfilled her promise to bring her home when the time came so she could be surrounded by family, friends, and her cats.

She was the beloved daughter of Dorothy Mae Luttrall and Robert...

Doris  M. Gobbel

Doris M. Gobbel

Oct 11, 2025

Doris Mae Gobbel

January 1, 1933 – October 11, 2025

Doris Mae Gobbel (née Wright) passed away on October 11, 2025 at the age of 92. She lived out her last days the same way she did the rest of her life: surrounded by family, living each day to the fullest, and telling the important...

Abigail Grace Bynum-Sanchez

Abigail Grace Bynum-Sanchez

Oct 11, 2025

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Abigail Grace Bynum-Sanchez

August 12, 2019 - October 11, 2025

Bakersfield, California

It is with deep sadness that the family of Abigail Grace Bynum-Sanchez announces her passing on October 11, 2025, in Bakersfield, California, at the tender age of six. Abigail was born on August 12, 2019, in Bakersfield, and...

Marquita Evon Berry

Marquita Evon Berry

Oct 6, 2025

Marquita Evon Berry , 42, passed away on October 6, 2025, in Bakersfield, California. She was born on December 30, 1982, also in Bakersfield, where she spent her entire life rooted in the community that shaped her — and to which she gave so much in return. Marquita, affectionately known as "Quita" or "Thirt", was a spirited and devoted...

Edna Beatrice Mannings

Edna Beatrice Mannings

Sep 28, 2025

On July 5, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, Sylvia Knox-Harrison and Gerald Mannings welcomed their daughter, Edna Beatrice Mannings affectionately known as Mae and Pokey. From the very beginning, Edna's life reflected her devotion to God's grace, with a spirit that shined wherever she went.

She attended Potomac Elementary School and later continued her education at Lincoln...

Guadalupe Lee Flores

Guadalupe Lee Flores

Aug 27, 2025

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Guadalupe "Lee" Flores (Meza)

Written by Michael R. Flores (Son)

September 3, 2025

Our mom, Guadalupe Lee Meza was born on September 24, 1936, in San Antonio, Texas, and she passed away August 27, 2025, in Bakersfield, California, at 88...

Sylvia Mae Harrison

Sylvia Mae Harrison

Aug 23, 2025

Sylvia Mae Harrison, a beacon of love and faith, departed this earthly life on August 23, 2025, following an unforeseen accident. She was born on January 6, 1936, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to the late Beatrice and Henry Knox Sr. Sylvia's journey came to a peaceful close in Bakersfield, California, surrounded by the love of her family.A Christian by faith...

Harold Kendall Hill

Harold Kendall Hill

Aug 21, 2025

Harold Hill was born on April 11th, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, to the proud parents of Robert and Yvonne Hill. Harold received his education through the Inglewood Unified School District and graduated from Morningside High School in 1976. He pursued a career as a plumber, became a journeyman, and then a licensed contractor. Harold worked as a plumber...

Jesua Garibaldo

Jesua Garibaldo

Aug 16, 2025

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Timothy Michael Grisso

Timothy Michael Grisso

Aug 14, 2025

Timothy Michael Grisso, born October 12, 1993, in Bakersfield, California, passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2025, in Bakersfield at the age of 31. Timothy grew up in the Westchester neighborhood, a proud Bakersfield native who attended Franklin Elementary School, Actis Junior High School, and Bakersfield High School. He furthered his education by graduating from the HVAC Technician Program...

Emerson Lee James

Emerson Lee James

Jul 30, 2025

Emerson Lee James III, age 86, entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. He was born on January 22, 1939, in Meade, Oklahoma to Emerson James II and Agnes (Hauff) James.

He had a sister, Chris Buford and brother, Donald James.

He married Shirley June Moore on June 28, 1958

They...

Cynthia Mancha

Cynthia Mancha

Jul 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Cynthia Mancha, who left us on Sunday. She was everything to her children—a mother, a friend, a confidant, and our greatest supporter.

She was selfless to her core, always putting others before herself, even when she had little to give. Her kindness and...

Yvette Rodriquez

Yvette Rodriquez

Jul 19, 2025

Yvette Rodriguez, a loving and generous soul, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, in Bakersfield, California. Born on April 14, 1962 to Margaret and Michael Calvillo.

Yvette attended schools in the Los Angeles area, eventually graduating from Artesia High School in 1980. While in High School she met and later married Francisco Rodiquez. Their marriage resulted...