Local obituaries for Bakersfield, CA.
James Henry Harrell, Sr.
Jul 8, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved James Henry Harrell Sr., who entered eternal rest after courageously battling health issues for more than 15 years. James was a true light to everyone he met. He had a calm, gentle, and loving spirit, and he was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His...
Vincent Kevin Griffin
Jun 20, 2026
Vincent K. Griffin was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. His
sudden passing has left his family in deep mourning and shock. Any money given for
his memorial and burial will be greatly appreciated and will lessen the emotional and
financial burden of his family. To donate please click the "Supporting the family" link below
Rubie Jewel Hosey
Jun 13, 2026
Rubie Jewel (Turner) Hosey, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, mentor, and faithful servant of the Lord, departed this life on June 13, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born on January 3, 1943, in Gould, Arkansas, to Jesse Turner and Loretta "Pinkie" Harris. Rubie possessed a love for sports. She often shared fond memories of playing basketball as a...
Dorothy Jean Bonner
Jun 9, 2026
Dorothy Jean Bonner was born on February 1,1945 in Bakersfield, CA to Guyand Hattie Portis. She attended Bessie Owens Elementary School, Lincoln Jr. HighSchool, Bakersfield High School and later Bakersfield College. In 1961, Dorothymarried her high school sweetheart Edward, beginning a lifelong journey built onlove, commitment, and family. From this union, they were blessed with threechildren: Darren, Jacqueline, and Edward....
Gregory Lester Jacobs
Jun 6, 2026
Gregory Lester Jacobs, affectionately known as Greg, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, in Bakersfield, California, at the age of 72. Born on November 4, 1953, in Bakersfield, California, Greg was the beloved son of Theatris Lester Jacobs and Bennie Ruth Jacobs. Raised in Bakersfield, he developed a strong sense of faith, family, and hard work that would guide...
Willie Lindsey Gillie
Jun 3, 2026
Willie Lindsay Gillie was born on April 4 th, 1961, in Los Angeles, CA, City of Watts, to Hardy Anderson Gillie and Jackie Marie Montgomery Gillie. He was the eighth child out of eleven. He was two years old in 1963, when his family moved to Littlerock (Sun Village), California, escaping the devastating and destructive path of the historical 1965...
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