Local obituaries for Bakersfield, CA.
Helen Louise Hardy
Apr 13, 2025
Helen Louise Hardy
Sunrise - February 16, 1945
Sunset - March 26, 2025
Helen Louise Hardy was born February 16, 1945 in Water Valley, Mississippi to Mary
Sue Purnell and a man unknown to her. She was adopted at the age of two years old
by her cousin Emma Hardy and her husband John Hardy. Join their family of 12
children as the youngest sibling-adoptee.
She grew...
Darrell Damon Duke
Apr 5, 2025
Darrell Damon Duke Sr., was born in San Jose, CA., on March 18, 1972 to Neutie and Sharol Duke. He was the middle child of 5 children. Although, born in San Jose, he grew up in Bakersfield, CA. Darrell attended K.R Smith elementary in San Jose, CA., Fremont and Harris elementary, Compton Jr High and Foothill High School in Bakersfield,...
Vertis Dean Dorsey
Apr 3, 2025
Vertis “Squirt”. Dean Dorsey Jr. was born at Kern Medical Hospital on February 1, 1986, in Bakersfield,
Ca. . Squirt was born with a chronic respiratory disease called Cystic Fibrosis. Squirt became a member
of Union Baptist Church at an early age. He attended Longfellow and Horace Man Elementary, Chipman
Junior High, and earned his diploma at Bakersfield High School. In his early...
Georgianne Little
Mar 14, 2025
Our mother lived a blessed life. She had a personal
relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was extremely
intelligent, giving and resourceful. She was a lifelong learner, and
friend to many. She was able to travel to Canada, Alaska, China,
Israel, and Hawaii many times with her dear cousin/niece, Antanette.
She spent summer vacations with her grandchildren crisscrossing this
county by train, plane...
Ricky B. Wright
Mar 8, 2025
Ricky B. Wright was born on April 9, 1949, in Bakersfield, California, as the eldest of
seven siblings. From a young age, Ricky assumed a significant role in helping to raise
his brothers and sisters, working alongside his mother and demonstrating an
unwavering commitment to his family.
This sense of duty and compassion extended far beyond his immediate family,
shaping him into the remarkable individual...
Rodney B. Wright Sr.
Feb 24, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rodney B. Wright Sr. who left us on February 24, 2025, at the age of 70. Rodney was born on April 2, 1954, in Bakersfield, CA. He was the youngest of four brothers and the fifth youngest of seven siblings. Rodney attended South High School in Bakersfield CA where...
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