All Obituaries

Pansy Lucille Robinson Pansy Lucille Robinson was born Sept. 18, 1921 in Missouri to Jim Mahan and Esther Bridgewater. Pansy was preceded in death by her parents Jim Mahan and Esther Bridgewater, her husband Herbert Robinson her sons Gary and Ronald. She is survived by her Son’s Wayne, Larry (wife Gail), Don (wife Gail), Daughter’s Sue, and Joyetta. Many Grandchildren, Great Grand Children, and Great Great Grand Children, as well as many Nieces and Nephews.

Olive Jacob 1927 – 2018   Olive Jacob was married to Milton Jacob in Delhi in 1945 She was preceded in death by her husband Milton and her children Usha Robinson, Oliver Jacob (died at only 15 days old) and Ronald Jacob. She is survived by her children: Asha Brown, Reginald Jacob, Son-in law Ronald Brown and Daughters-in law Roma Jacob and Aruna Jacob. Her 8 grandchildren: Rahab Brown, Isaac Robinson, Shawn Brown, Jona Brown, Rebecca Sethi, Ruben Jacob, Abel Jacob and Enoch...

Katherine Jeanette Mize   Katherine Jeanette Mize went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 7, 2018. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Katherine was born in Roland, OK on April 29, 1940 to Virgil and Lila Presson. She migrated to Bakersfield during her teens, attending East Bakersfield High School and later earning her diploma from Bakersfield Adult School. While attending church, she me met her husband, Edwin. They were married on November 19, 1957 and...

Sandra K. Parker Oct. 5, 1946 – Sept. 30, 2018 Sandra was born in Akron Ohio on Oct. 5, 1946 and passed away on Sept. 30, 2018. Sandra Loved her family and collecting porcelain dolls and angels. Sandra was preceded in death by her father Bill Sprouse, Son Micheal Deal, Mother-in-law Opal Parker, Father-in-law Cary Parker, Brother-in-law Allen, Sister-in-law Connie Parker, and a Nephew Steven Cordova. Sandra is survived by her husband of 37 years David Parker, Sons Scott Deal and...

8/6/1977-9/23/2018 Tevis Stephens of Taft passed away September 23, 2018 in Bakersfield, CA. Tevis was preceded in death by his brother James Edwards, grandparents Geraldine and George Akers, and his grandmother Virginia Desjardins. Tevis was born to Terry Stephens and Tami French in Taft on August 6, 1977. Tevis is survived by children Taari Morgan, Kaijah Stephens, Tehya Stephens and Michael Gonzales; siblings Jesse Hernandez, Misty Armstrong and Yolan Hampton; grandfather Frank...

Kate Elise Gunter Born in Bakersfield on August 20,1988 to Mark and Rebekah Gunter. Passed away in Bakersfield on September 8, 2018. Kate graduated from Taft Union High school, class of 2006. She worked as a Medical Assistant and Certified Nursing Assistant. Kate has always been a caregiver at heart. She loved “her people.” Cooking, baking, and cake decorating made her happy and she excelled at it. She put her heart into her food and loved sharing her recipes with others. There...

Cora “Peggy” Marie Smith, passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side on Saturday September 1st, 2018. Peggy was born in Arkansas on May 26th, 1933 (though she is forever 16). She was one of eight children born to Walker and Essie Wilhelm. Peggy married James C. Smith, on November 18, 1947 and moved from Michigan with four children, to California where they had their fifth child. Aside from caring for her children in the home, Peggy liked to stay busy and enjoyed...

Long time Taft resident, Pauline Stanley, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Pauline was born to Paul Newborn and Bertha Horton in Fillmore, CA. She moved to Taft for a few years at the age of 14, and met her future husband, Russell Stanley. She later returned to Taft where she lived for 82 years. Pauline and Russell were married for 59 years until his death in 1995. Pauline was employed by Safeway for 25 years where she worked as a clerk. During her free time, she...

Richard William Bench of Shafter, California passed away in Bakersfield on August 13, 2018. Born and raised in Taft, Richard graduated from Taft Union High School; he also studied at Taft College and Bakersfield College. He was the former owner and entertainer of Richie Rich Productions. He attended and graduated from T.C.M.I. Bible College and was a teacher, advisor, choir director and bus driver for Teen Challenge in Shafter. Richard is preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Pierce, his...

Long time Maricopa resident Barbara Ann Huddleston, passed away on July 12, 2018 with her loving husband by her side. Barbara was born in Oklahoma to Jack and Margaret Cloud. Barbara went to beauty school and worked in a beauty salon for many years. She Loved her family greatly and greatly enjoyed cooking and baking. She was a very talented musician, in addition to having a beautiful singing voice, she could play the piano, the guitar, accordion, harpsicord and the clarinet. Barbara is...