All Obituaries

Virva Elissa Hedlund, age 65, passed away on Monday March 1, 2021.  Virva was born in Kouvola Finland on March 11, 1955 and immigrated to the United States in 1977. Virva had lived in Taft since 1994 and recently retired from a 25-year career working for the California Department of Motor Vehicles.   Virva touched many lives with her generosity and passion for life. Close friends and family of Virva can testify to her sense of humor and empathy for others. Professionally,...

Margaret passed away peacefully in her Reedley home, in the caring hands of her sister and brother in law. Margaret was an active member of the Reedley First Southern Baptist Church and prior to moving from the Bakersfield area, in the Bakersfield Hillcrest Southern Baptist Church and Valley Baptist Church. Margaret joins her husband of 34 years Bob and, dearly loved parents Euel and Lavota Loving and sisters, Leitha and Gloria. Family and friends enjoyed Margaret's sense of humor and...

Angela Michelle Yates (1963 – 2021)   Celebrating the Life and Legacy of one amazing woman who touched so many! Above all, Angie was a strong Christian who knew, without a doubt, where her eternal home was.  She lived on purpose, loved family, and always had a way of making you laugh.  Her quick wit and unique humor were her trademarks.  No matter what kind of day you had, a quick phone call from Angie always lightened your day and made you smile.  She had...

Agnes “Mozelle” Connick was born in Fleetwood, OK on March 3, 1932 and passed peacefully in her sleep on February 10, 2021 in Ada, Oklahoma. She moved to California during the Dust Bowl Migration with her parents and siblings, following her father who worked on the oil rigs. She graduated in the first graduating class of William S. Hart High School in Santa Clarita, CA in June 1950. She then moved to Taft, CA where she married Bob Connick on July 20, 1951. She earned her AA...

We regret to inform the passing of long time Taft resident, Tanya Grauer. She will be missed by her friends and family. Service date and time are listed below. 

Sandra, 69, was born June 10th, 1951 in Delano CA to John and Agnes Cranford. Sandra was the second oldest of four children. She graduated from Delano High in 1969. Sandra met and married her spouse of 50 years, Richard Solf, in 1969. Sandra entered eternal life on January 17th, 2021 with her family by her side. Sandra enjoyed cooking, baking, and shopping. She had an eye for decorating and crafting, her plants were her passion. She had her own beautiful rainforest. She loved to go gambling...

Samuel David Clark Jr., 62, of Taft CA, passed away on December 29th, 2020. David was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel David Clark and Hazel May Young, nine of his sisters; Meridith (Peewee), Mary, Shirley, Sharon, Katheleen, Patsy, Brenda, Billie Jo (Tiny) and Lou.  He is survived by his son Samuel David Clark II, daughter Diana Rae Ballard, his sisters Rocky and Linda (Sissy), his companion Christie, her children Rodney, Jeff, Elisha and Kevin.  He also has four...

Wyatt James Rodart was released from his Earthly burden on his seventh birthday, November 12th, 2020, but lives on forever with Jesus Christ.   He was uncompromising in life, as if he knew his time was short, and so he lived it on his terms. He did whatever he wanted to do, and he did it with unrestrained joy and passion. “The Flash”, very appropriately, was his favorite superhero. They both blaze through life with speed and energy, and both used their natural gifts to be...

Norman Witt called Bally by family and friends, 91 years old, was born in Norman, Oklahoma to Samuel and Odella Grace Witt. The last surviving sibling of 13 children. Residing in Valley Acres for 60 plus years, Norman passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Bakersfield CA. He is preceded in death by his wife Joan Witt. He is survived by his daughter Julie McKnight, Son-in-law Chester McKnight, Grandson Brian Dahna, Granddaughter Misty and her husband Dean. Great-grandsons Brian M. Dahna and...

Allen Lee Brookshire, age 92, passed away the morning of the 7th of November, 2020. He is survived by his wife, of 71 years, Juanita Verner Brookshire, his two sons Ralph Edwin Brookshire and Matthew Lee Brookshire, as well as his grandson Allen Larry Brookshire Jr. and his younger sister Martha Dodson.       Allen was a man of many talents. He was very successful in the real estate sector, as well as a very gifted architect. He designed, drafted, and built many of...