Obituaries

Local obituaries for Bakersfield, CA.

Janice Herring

Janice Herring

Nov 1, 2026

“OBITUARY OF JANICE HERRING”

Janice Blackwell was born to John Kerry and Mae Francis Blackwell on Friday, June 9, 1933, in Bristow, Oklahoma. Anticipating a boy, they had chosen the name John, but a girl was born instead, so the name was slightly altered to Johneice. She was the last of eight siblings; Maryetta, Henrietta, Helen, Grant, Willard, Hazel, and Berniece.

In...

Edgar Gene Moreland

Edgar Gene Moreland

Oct 26, 2026

Edgar was a proud and loving father of 5 children. He leaves to cherish his memory

Paul, Danielle, Brian and Brandon Moreland; grandchildren, great-grandchildren. His son,

Lmanyeo D. Moreland Scott (preceded him in death).

Edgar also leaves his brothers Solomon Johnson and Kevin Wright, Sr. and sister,

Gloria Moreland to cherish his memory, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and extended

family. Sisters...

Melvin James Thompson

Melvin James Thompson

Oct 7, 2026

Melvin James Thompson

June 30, 1947 – October 7, 2026

Melvin James Thompson was born on June 30, 1947, in Montebello, California, the sixth child of Lorenzo Arthur Thompson and Opal May Thompson. His brothers and sisters are William Arthur Thompson, Robert Lee Thompson, Leona May Newbold, Eleanor Ruth McKeon, Anna Marie Craig, John Orson Thompson, and David Lewis Thompson.

He is survived...

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