Local obituaries for Bakersfield, CA.
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...
Latasha Miche McGee
May 14, 2026
In loving memory of our mother, Latasha McGee, who was called home at the age of 52 after her battle with breast cancer. Our mom was a strong, beautiful, and loving Black woman who sacrificed so much so her kids and family could be happy. She always put family first, carried herself with strength, and gave love even when life...
Janie Doris Hashi (Owens)
May 4, 2026
Janie was born on June 18, 1941, in Mississippi to Roy and Della Owens. On May 4, 2026, she
peacefully passed away in Modesto, California, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and
strength.
Janie was a woman of remarkable determination and unwavering work ethic. Throughout
her life, she believed in hard work and serving others with excellence. Janie worked for the
Oakland Police Department...
Tommy Earl Holiwell
May 1, 2026
Thomas “Tommy” Holiwell was born on August 2, 1944, in Bakersfield to James “Uncle
Dick” Holiwell and Desiree Davis. While his mother was pregnant with Tommy, the
family relocated to Buttonwillow with his two older sisters. Eventually, his parents
welcomed two more daughters. Tommy was the only boy in the family and grew up
surrounded by the love of his sisters and parents.
Tommy graduated...
Bobby Lee Kinder
Apr 29, 2026
Bobby Lee Kinder was born in Bakersfield, California on May 10,1961 to Robert and Mary Kinder.
He was the 4th child of 7 children. Bobby attended Casa Loma Elementary School, Golden State Junior High, and South High School.
Bobby Worked in the Janitorial field for 5 years. Bobby loved to smile and make people laugh, he loved to kid around.
Bobby was raised...
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