All Obituaries

  Helen Caroline Long 1944 - 2020   Caroline Long was born on March 1st, 1944 to Dorothy and Carl Ransom in Bakersfield, California. She passed away at her home in Taft on March 2, 2020. Caroline grew up in Bakersfield where she attended BHS and later moved to Taft in 1975. She was married to her husband LeeRoy Long for 45 years and raised her family.   She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Dorothy, her husband LeeRoy Long, Steven Carl Long, three Brothers...

Ray Anthony York Sr. 1933-2020 Riders Up – as the last call for the final race is made, Ray York walks out for the last time to make his final ride. Ray left this earth on February 22nd and will say Good-bye to his family and friends at Erickson & Brown on Saturday March 7th at 1:00 pm. Ray had a wonderful racing career that spanned 7 decades. He had many prestigious wins including the Kentucky Derby in 1954 aboard Determine. He is survived by his longtime friend and travel...

Debra Lynn Phillips-Olexa was born May 9, 1955 in Key West, FL to William and Mary Alice Phillips (Brown) and passed away on February 13, 2020 in Maricopa, CA. Debra was a devoted wife and mother, her family always came first. She devoted her life to raising a happy and healthy family. She will be dearly missed by all those whose lives she touched. Debra was preceded in death by her parents Reverend William Phillips and Mary Alice Sontag, her brother William Robert Phillips, and son Matthew...

    Warren Kenneth Schuyler Jr.  1955-2020   Warren Kenneth Schuyler Jr.  was born on March 15, 1955 to Chieko Kinoshita and Warren Kenneth Schuyler Sr. in New Orleans, Louisiana. He passed away on February 4, 2020 in Taft, California.  He was preceded in death by his father Warren K. Schuyler, Sr. He is survived by his wife Desirée Schuyler, children Lisa (Cody) and Kenny (Jessica), grandchildren Kayla Le Clair, Dakota Orsburn and Kenya...

The Footprints Prayer One night I had a dream… I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and Across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; One belonged to me, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of my life flashed before us, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that many times along the path of my life, there was only one set of footprints. I also noticed that it happened at the...

Robert Douglas Phillips, born January 11, 1944, passed away at his home January 31, 2020. There will be a Private Family Service in accordance with his final wishes.

Peggy Ann George 1937 – 2020   Peggy George was born January 2, 1937 in Tuscumbia, Alabama to Marvin and Elizabeth Olive and passed away on January 25, 2020 in Taft, CA. Peggy was a devoted wife and mother, her family always came first. Peggy organized all family events coordinating schedules, schools and activities. She served as a Girl Scout Leader for many years, along with all her other responsibilities. Peggy ‘s focus was always on making sure her family’s...

Twenty-Third Psalm The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want… He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters… He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake… Yeah, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my...

Mickey Wynn 1957 - 2020 Mariche “Mickey” Lanee Wynn was born March 2, 1957 in Taft, California to parents Mary and Herbert Ritter. She passed away peacefully in her home in Taft on January 10, 2020. Mickey worked at Stewarts Drug Store for 6 years and Kmart Pharmacy for 20 years as a Pharmacy Technician. Mickey was preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Mary Ritter, Ricky Ritter, Thelma Ritter, Edgar and Bertha Ritter. She is survived by her husband of 42 years Mike...

Denver Dwayne Cook 1950 – 2020   Denver Dwayne Cook, was born in Checotah, Oklahoma to parents Johnny Cook, Sr. and Helen Louise Chandler Cook on April 30, 1950. He passed away on January 3, 2020 in Bakersfield, California. Denver was a welder for over 50 years. He loved dancing, playing the drums and spending time with his friends and family. He is preceded in death by his parents Johnny Cook Sr. and Helen Cook, his brothers Johnny Cook, Jr. and David Cook. He is survived by...