Obituaries

Norma Nelson, April 7, 1929 – June 23, 2022

From the August 12, 2022 Edition

Norma Nelson, 93, passed away in Bakersfield, CA, Thursday, June 23, 2022, with her daughter, Daisy Ann Cuddy, at her side. Norma was born the middle of 4 sisters and 1 brother on April 7th, …

Mike Davis, September 24, 1950 – July 21, 2022

From the August 12, 2022 Edition

Mike Davis lived 71 years prior to his passing on July 21,2022.

He was a kind man who loved and was loved by many. He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife, large family, …

Kathleen Ann Banfield, April 1, 1928—July 14, 2022

From the July 29, 2022 Edition

Kathleen Ann Banfield (better known as Katie Banfield), 94, born April 1st, 1928; went home to her heavenly rest on July 14, 2022, in Bakersfield California. She passed peacefully in her sleep.

Katie was born …

Fred Reiter, July 31, 1967—May 28, 2022

From the July 22, 2022 Edition

Fred Reiter was 54 and grew up in Thousand Oaks, CA. Born to Maurice and Bernice Reiter. He is preceded in death by his mother, Bernice. In 2022, Fred moved to Frazier Park, CA to …

Gary Dean Johnson, January 9, 1943—June 1, 2022

From the July 15, 2022 Edition

Gary Dean Johnson passed away peacefully on June 1st at Northridge Hospital with all his daughters by his side, following a three-year battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Gary was born on January 9, 1943, in Oakland, …

Jack Wayne Johnson, October 14, 1946—June 19, 2022

From the July 8, 2022 Edition

Former Frazier Park resident and owner of Frazier Park Market passed away June 19, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.

He lived in Bullhead City, Arizona.

Jack was born to Clarence E. Johnson and Edna M. Barrett …

Lorraine Yvonne Harris, July 31, 1941–June 13, 2022

From the June 24, 2022 Edition

Lorraine Yvonne Harris, 80, passed away on June 13, 2022 in Bakersfield.

Lorraine, or “Rainy” to family and many of her friends, was born in Los Angeles to Dewey and Marie Ralphs.

She was raised …

Charlotte Ann Deese, May 11, 1973 – June 7, 2022

From the June 17, 2022 Edition

Charlotte Ann Deese, 49, of Laurel, MS passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS.

Charlotte was born on Friday, May 11, 1973, in Los Angeles. She came to the …

David William Rand, January 14, 1964 — May 20, 2022

From the June 10, 2022 Edition

David William Rand, of Pine Mountain Club, passed away unexpectedly Friday May 20, 2022 at his home. He was 58 years old.

David was born January 14, 1964, in Pomona, California, to Barbara and William …