Local obituaries for Bakersfield, CA.
Verdie Louise Patterson
Dec 5, 2023
Verdie Louise Patterson's journey on this earth came to a peaceful on December 5, 2023, in Bakersfield, California. She was born on 8, 1933, in the vibrant city of Camden, Arkansas. Verdie dedicated 15 years of her life working as a Medical Records Clerk with passion and diligence.Those who had the privilege of knowing Verdie will remember her for her...
William Farmer
Dec 3, 2023
WILLIAM RAY FARMER (AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS UNCLE BILL), PASSED AWAY ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2023, AT HIS HOME THAT HE SHARED WITH HIS LOVING LIFE PARTNER OF 17 YEARS, CONSTANCE WARD.
BORN JANUARY 20, 1948, WILLIAM IS THE SON OF JOSIE MAE AND JIM THOMAS LANGSTON. HE ATTENDED LOCAL SCHOOLS WHERE HE EXCELLED RAPIDLY. HE ALSO ATTENDED CAL POLY STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA WITH AN INTEREST IN ANTHROPOLOGY. WILLIAM ACCEPTED CHRIST AS A YOUNG MAN UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF PASTOR RANDALL IN THE STATE OF OREGON WHERE HE STUDIED TO BECOME A MINISTER. HE WAS EMPLOYED AS A MASON IN THE STATE OF OREGON. HE WAS ONE OF THE TOP MASONS ON THE WEST
COAST.
WILLIAM WILL BE FONDLY REMEMBERED FOR HIS UNWAVERING PASSION FOR THE BLUES, HIS DEEP AFFECTION FOR FISHING, AND HIS LOVE FOR WELDING WHERE HE BUILT HIS PRIZED THREE-WHEEL CHROME, BATTERY OPERATED BIKE. WILLIAM ALSO BUILT CLOCKS AND PICTURE...
Leon Banks
Nov 14, 2023
Leon Banks aka Wally, aged 73, passed away on November 14, 2023, in Fresno, CA. He was born on March 23, 1950, in Bakersfield, CA to Napoleon and Edna Banks. He was a proud resident of Bakersfield most of his life and a student at Bakersfield High School. Early in his life he became a father to Michael, Lois (Elvis),...
Ahmid Jamal Rhodes
Aug 27, 2023
Ahmid Jamal Rhodes, a beloved soul whose presence graced the world for many years, has peacefully left this earthly realm on August 27, 2023. Born on August 17, 1974, in the vibrant city of Oakland, CA, Ahmid's journey led him through various paths, touching the lives of those around him with kindness and grace.As friends and family gather to honor...
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