This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Evans, Ferren Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8089 Message Board Post: Ray Atwood Passes Away Ray Ewing Atwood, 51, well known painter of the Mojave Desert area, passed away in Kern ,General Hospital Sunday morning, Dec. 8, 1957. He had a host of friends in this area, having lived here off and on since 1931. Most recently, Ray operated the Mojave Building and Supply Co. on I Street, across the tracks. He was born in 1906 in Dexter, Mo. Ray was a member of the Elks Lodge 1625 in Lancaster and later transferred to the new Mojave Lodge 2059. He was also a member of the Painters Union, Palmdale Local. Survivors include a son, Joseph Atwood, of Mojave; his mother, Susan Tate Atwood of Williamson, Ill.; three, brothers, Everett of Portland" Oregon; Pink, of Peoria, Ill.; and Courtland at Camp Irwin, Calif. Also surviving is a sister, Ruth Evans, of Ridgecrest, Calif., and a niece, Mrs. Dean Ferren of Mojave. Services will be held Friday, December 13, 11 a.m., in the Community Church at Mojave with Rev. James of Foursquare Church of Ridgecrest, officiating. O'Donnell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and interments will be in Johannesburg. No flowers are requested by relatives, instead a contribution to the Cancer Fund may be made to O.K. Parker, chairman. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Mojave Desert News California City, Kern, CA Published: 12 Dec 1957

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8088 Message Board Post: Hold Services for Dorma Irene Ady Funeral services were held Saturday, December 29th at the First Southern Baptist Church, Mojave for Dorma Irene Ady, 42, who died at her home, 150 Nadeau Street on December 26th. Rev W. Elms officiated. Interment in Mojave Cemetery followed. Dorma Ady was born in Denisire, Kansas, September 6, 1914 and had made her home in Mojave for the past five months. Survivors include her husband, Orval Ady of Mojave, daughters, Mary and Wilnora Ady of Mojave, sons, Thomas and Richard of Mojave, Donald of Fort Jackson, South Carolina and Charles of the U.S.S. St Paul. Arrangements were under the direction of O’Donnell Funeral Home, Mojave. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Mojave Desert News California City, Kern, CA Published: 03 Jan 1957

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hines Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JW.2ADE/1386.1 Message Board Post: I'm trying to find information on a William Hines born about 1930 and lived in the Bakersfield, CA area in 1950.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Delaney and Alford Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8057.2.1 Message Board Post: Saw your post of Bakersfield obit and wondered how you got the older obits for Bakersfield. Have tried to get recent or older obits and could not find anywhere to access them - could you tell me how to go about find the Bakersfield Obits, really would appreciate it. Darlene

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Watson, Ulrich, Potter, Slade, Mayberry, Zier Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8087 Message Board Post: Former Mojave resident Alana "Elaine" Watson Church MOJAVE — Alana Coral Watson Church, known to her friends in Mojave when she was growing up as Elaine Watson, passed away May 2 at her home in Upland, California. Mrs. Church and her brother James attended Mojave Elementary School in the 1940s and 50s. Mrs. Church, 68, lived in Upland for 35 years and is survived by her husband of 34 years, Ralph. She was previously married to Harold Ulrich and Harry Potter. She is also survived by a son, Harold Ulrich, Jr., of Wasilla, Alaska; stepson Steven Church of Laughlin, Nevada; three grandchildren, sisters Margaret Slade of Grass Valley, Jeanne Mayberry of Bakersfield, Kay Zier of Reno, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, she asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Mojave Desert News, California City, Kern, CA Published: 19 May 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Weir, Black, Goodnight, Stone, Woodard, Densmore Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8086 Message Board Post: Robert H. Stahl, 85, of California City passed away on May 5, 2005 at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield. He was born to Ernest G. and Mayme (nee Weir) Stahl on October 7, 1919 in De Soto, Missouri. He was a service station owner, a member of the VFW Post 9375 and a WWII veteran. He married Eileen A. (Black) Stahl who predeceased him and was brother to Earl Stahl, Ernest Stahl, Dorothy Goodnight, Eileen Stone, and Evelyn Woodard, who all predeceased him. He is survived by son Robert M. (Linda) Stahl of California City; grandchildren, Bob Stahl Jr., Shaun Stahl and Tammy Densmore; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held on May 14 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Desloge, Missouri. David Bates officiating. Memorial Services will be held on Sat., May 21 at 2 p.m. at the VFW Post 9375, 21051 Neuralia, California City. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main, De Soto, Missouri, 63020, 636.586.3337. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Mojave Desert News, California City, Kern, CA Published: 19 May 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Denning, Easton, Tona, Price, Young Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8085 Message Board Post: Ronald E. ‘Gene’ Taylor September 26, 1937 — April 26, 2005 Mojave resident, Gene Taylor was born in Bakersfield on September 26,1937 to Fred and Lois Taylor. He attended schools in Bakersfield and served in the US Army for 3 years. Gene moved back to the desert 3 years ago for the drier climate after enjoying 12 years at the coast. He was a devoted grandpa and enjoyed fishing in Cayucos, shooting and just hanging out at home with his wife. Gene also loved restoring old cars, NASCAR; and until his illness never missed his morning coffee with his buddies at Primo's. His humor, wit and daily pearls of wisdom will be missed by all who knew him. After a lengthy illness, Gene passed away with a peace and trust in Jesus Christ. By his side were his devoted wife of 44 years, son, daughter, son-in-law, grandsons and sister. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois; brothers; Jim, Stephen and Philip Denning. Also, his special aunt (Mom) Dora Easton. He is survived by his wife, Diane; son and daughter-in-law Marc and Debbie Taylor; daughter and son-in-law Robin and Joe Tona; four loving grandchildren; Joseph and Michael Tona, Ariell and Joshua Taylor; sister, Nola Price; mother-in-law, Yolande Young; brothers and sisters-in-law; cousins and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude to the caregivers of Cedars-Sinai Hospital and Stickel Mortuary. At Genes request no services will be held. His remains will be scattered at a later date. 'til we see you again, Grandpa Arrangements by Stickel Mortuary, Mojave. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Mojave Desert News, California City, Kern, CA Published: 19 May 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Martsolf, Van Sickle, Fuqua, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8084 Message Board Post: Donald Martin Goins July 3, 1926 –– May 9, 2005 Funeral services were held Thursday, May 12 at the Church of the Nazarene for Donald Martin Goins, 78, who passed away peacefully at his home in Tehachapi. Mr. Goins was born July 3, 1926 in Beardstown, Ill., to Lester and Delilah Goins. He was married to Grace Yvonne Hamman in 1954. Mr. Goins was employed as an engineer in the paper mill industry for 25 years and moved to Tehachapi in 1985. Mr. Goins was an active member of the Abundant Life Tehachapi Pentecostal Church of God. He shared his love for the Lord through his Christian example and as a supportive participant in all church activities, whether it be a youth function or senior gathering. He was also leader of the “King’s Men.” Mr. Goins loved deep sea fishing and hunting and thoroughly enjoyed traveling with his family. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Mr. Goins is survived by his daughter, Marcella Martsolf and her husband Paul, of Tehachapi; grandchildren Paul Martsolf II and his wife Jaimi; Deborah Lee Van Sickle and her husband Shawn, and John Paul Fuqua and his wife Kari; great-grandchildren John Paul Fuqua, Jr., Donald Martin Fuqua and Rachael Maxine Van Sickle. He was preceded in death by his wife Grace in 1985. Reverend Baxter Parent officiated at the service. Wood Family Funeral Service handled the arrangements. Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society Courtesy of Tehachapi News Tehachapi, Kern, CA Published Volume 106 - No. 5 May 18-24, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Days, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8083 Message Board Post: Jean Lorraine Peck April 16, 1921 -- May 11, 2005 Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Jean Lorraine Peck was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on April 16, 1921. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1938 and married Leslie Peck on May 3, 1940. They had three sons and a daughter. In 1956, Jean and Les packed up and moved to the San Fernando Valley, living in Reseda for 22 years. After the last child was out of the house, they moved to Jean’s dream home on five acres in Northfork, northeast of Fresno. Here they lived in retirement for 23 years, working hard and enjoying their life together and the visits from their children and grandchildren. Jean Loved to garden, clear chaparral and split and stack wood alongside her husband. Jean and Les moved to Tehachapi in June, 2001 to be closer to their children during their final years. On May 3, 2002 they were married 62 years and on August 7, 2002, Jean’s life-long companion died. Two years and nine months later, on Tuesday, May 11, Jean passed away peacefully in her sleep. She is survived by her sister, Betty Jane Days, her four children, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Jean will be laid to rest next to her husband during graveside services on Thursday, May 19 at 10 a.m. in the Northfork Cemetery in Northfork. From all of the family, we love you Mom, Grandma, Aunt Jean and we miss you terribly. Volume 106 - No. 5 May 18-24, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: O'Neal, Mull, Go, Roberson, Crenshaw Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8058.4 Message Board Post: Here is the obit you requested for the following person: O'Neal James B. 12/7/2001 obituary Requested by: ejestice@aol.com The Bakersfield Californian, Friday, December 7, 2001 James B. O'NEAL Jan. 16, 1934 - Dec. 3, 2001 James Burnswell O'Neal was born in Waycross, Georgia on January 16, 1934 and lost his fight against cancer on December 3, 2001 in Delano, California. He was the son of James Jackson O'Neal and Ellen Toole O'Neal. He grew up in Jacksonville, Florida where he attended school and worked until he enlisted in the Army in 1953. James received his honorable discharge in 1955 and was placed on disability retirement. Following his discharge from the Army, James attended Draughon School of Radio in Little Rock, Arkansas where he studied Radio Communications and TV Servicing. After graduating from school he was employed by radio station KGNC in Amarillo, Texas from 1957 until 1963. In 1963 James was hired by the United States Information Agency, Voice of America. His first position with Voice of America was at the Greenville Relay Station located in Greenville, North Carolina. While he was working at Greenville, he met and married his second wife, Nancy Mull O'Neal. In 1969 he was transferred by Voice of America to the Delano Relay Station where he remained employed until his retirement April 30, 1995. James was liked and respected by all who knew him well. He will be remembered for many admirable things. Those who worked with him will remember that he liked his job, loved to work on the equipment that he tenaciously would not quit until a problem was solved. His friends will remember that although he was a quiet person, he enjoyed being with laughing, joking, happy people. He greatly enjoyed helping his wife cook and entertain. Friends will also remember that he enjoyed dining out and traveling. That he could cleverly tease and was a good sport when others teased him. That he embraced life. many will remember him as a gentle, polite person who seldom frowned. Instead he shared his nice smile although he lived in constant physical pain. James' family will cherish the memory of his steady, caring, devoted love.We will remember that although we live far apart, there are countless memories of time spent together. As the years went past, there were happy, fun times together and there were worried, stressful times. He was always especially happy when the miles between us did not prevent his attendance at a special event in someone's life. Also, we will remember his pleasure in the antics of many beloved pets and that he enjoyed the flowers, trees, and birds around him wherever he was. James is survived by his wife of 36 years, Nancy O'Neal of Delano, CA; two daughters, Linda Go of Quincy, Illinois and Helena Roberson of Heber Springs, Arkansas; six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild; one sister, Armethia Crenshaw; and one brother, Robert E. O'Neal both of Jacksonville, Florida. At his request, there will be no services at this time. A private memorial service is planned when his ashes are interred in Morganton, North Carolina at a later date. If you wish to honor the memory of James B. O'Neal, please make a donation to the Arthritis Association Adaptive Aquatics Center, 1800 Westwind Dr., Building 500, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or to the charity of your choice. Delano Mortuary Funeral Directors Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McMillan, Griffith, Reifel, Murphy, Deaubler Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8058.3 Message Board Post: Here is the obit you requested for the following person: MCMILLAN MARY MARGARET born: 12/11/1920 F OHIO mother: MURPHY father: DEAUBLER died: KERN 07/25/1993 age: 72 yrs Requested by: ejestice@aol.com The Bakersfield Californian, July 27, 1993 McMILLAN, Mary M. - Services: Wed., July 28, 10a.m. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Greenlawn Cemetery for Mary M. McMillan, 72, of Bakersfield, who died July 25, 1993. Father Dan Coyle will officiate. Mary, born in Ohio, was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Gordon; daughter, Linda Griffith and husband Charles; grandchildren, Tom Reifel and wife Carrie, Terri Reifel Robinson and husband Robert; and great grandsons, Dustin Robinson, Austin and Sawyer Reifel, all of Bakersfield. Hopson-Anspach Family Mortuary, Bakersfield Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ward, McMillan, Hastings, Johnson, McCarley, Tatum Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8058.2 Message Board Post: Here is the obit you requested for the following person: WARD AUDREY F born: 07/04/1915 F OKLAHOMA died: KERN 09/21/1977 age: 62 yrs Requested by: ejestice@aol.com Message board The Bakersfield Californian, Tuesday, September 22, 1977 Pg. 56 ~KERN COUNTY OBITUARY NOTICES~ Ward, Audrey Fay - Service will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Chapel tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. for Audrey Fay Ward, 62, 2706 K Street, who died Sept. 21. The Rev. Howard Talum will officiate and interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Ward, a native of Oklahoma, resided in Kern County 45 years. Survivors include the widower, Monroe; 4 sons, Odus McMillan, Bakersfield, G. W. McMillan, Darrel and Clifton Hastings, all of Oregon; 2 daughters, Arlene Johnson and Brenda McCarley, both of Oregon, a sister, Hester Tatum of Fresno, 17 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Clayton, Martin, Wilson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8057.2 Message Board Post: Here is the obit you requested for the following person: CLAYTON DORIS ELAINE born: 09/19/1943 F CALIFORNIA mother: MARTIN father: CLAYTON died: KERN 03/20/1946 age: 02 yrs requested by: ejestice@aol.com The Bakersfield Californian, Friday, March 22, 1946 Pg. 13 ~OBITUARY NOTICES~ CLAYTON, Doris Elaine - Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Robert L Jones Chapel for Doris Elaine Clayton, 2, who died Wednesday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Clayton, Wasco. Besides her parents, Doris Elaine is survived by brothers, R. C., Billy John, and Eugene Clayton; her sister, Darline; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Clayton, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Clara Martin, Arkansas, and an aunt, Mrs. Alice Wilson, Wasco. The Reverend Byron P. Hovey will officiate at services. Interment will be in Shafter Cemetery. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Hello All, I have been told that my dad was sent to prison for vehicular manslaugter but no one seems to know when that was. I know that he was in Klamath Falls, OR on April 4, 1954 and shortly there after he left. He died on August 9, 1959. Is there anyway that I could findout if that accident took place in California? Anne Marie ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: King Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JW.2ADE/8082 Message Board Post: Looking for obit for William Mansfield King b. Dec. 11, 1884 and died Sept. 21st, 1945 in Kern County. I do not know the city he was living in. Thank you for your time and help, jmaxwell@rmci.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8081.3.1 Message Board Post: THANK YOU --- SHARON

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bracamonte Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8081.3 Message Board Post: Here is the obit you requested for the following person: Eliza Bracamonte d. 06 Jun 1935 county: 15 requested by: rca@teleport.com The Bakersfield Californian, Thursday, June 6, 1935 Pg. 11 Long-Time Resident of Bakersfield Dies Mrs. Eliza Bracamonte, 65, a resident of Bakersfield for almost three score years, died last night at a local hospital. She is survived by seven sons and a daughter, all residents of this community. Last rites of the Catholic church are scheduled at 11 o'clock Friday morning when mass will be solemnized at St. Joseph's Church by the Reverend Father John Powers. Interment will be in Bakersfield Memorial Park. Arrangements are in charge of Hopson mortuary where Rosary services will be conducted at 7:30 tonight. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8081.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you Rachel. I will be getting the one for Eliza but I still need Felipe/Philip's

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8081.2.1 Message Board Post: Thank you Sharon.....

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hahn Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/8080.1 Message Board Post: I have checked both the California Death Index and the Social Security Death Index and I don't find any Lawrence L. Hahn botn in 1894 that died in Kern Co. Here is the URL for the Calif. Death Index that you might check for yourself: http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer