Here is the obit you requested for the following person: WATTENBARGE JACKSON C born: 11/06/1891 MALE TN died: KERN 05/17/1975 age: 83 requested by: jcmuckenfuss@yahoo.com The Bakersfield Californian Tuesday, May 20, 1975 P. 30 WATTENBARGER, J. C. - Services will be held in St. Mark's Methodist Church Wednesday at 10 a.m. for J. C. Wattenbarger, 83, 106 Linda Vista Drive, who died May 17. The Rev. D. V. C. Black will officiate and interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Mr. Wattenbarger, a native of Tennessee, had resided in Kern County 49 years and was the founder of Wattenbarger Lumber and Hardware Co. He was one of the founders of St. Mark's Methodist Church and a charter member of Oildale rotary club. Survivors include the widow, Mamie; 3 sons, Ernest, Jim and Lloyd, all of Bakersfield; 3 brothers, Charles and Ira of Bakersfield and Glen of Tennessee; 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be James L. Wattenbarger, Don Wattenbarger, Jeff Wattenbarger, Jerry Wattenbarger, Doug Wattenbarger and Fred Simpson. Remembrances may be made to St. Mark's Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Greenlawn Mortuary Same paper, same day, same page: RITES SET FOR LUMBER FIRM HEAD Service will be held Wednesday for J. C. Wattenbarger, 83, 106 Linda Vista Drive, founder of J. C. Wattenbarger and Son lumber and hardware business. He died May 17. Service will be at 10 a.m. at St. Mark's Methodist Church. The Rev. D. V. C. Black, St. Mark's pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Mr. Wattenbarger was born in Tennessee and moved to Kern County 49 years ago. He was a founder of St. Mark's and a charter member of Oildale Rotary Club. Survivors include the widow, Mamie; three sons, Ernest, Jim and Lloyd, all of Bakersfield; three brothers. Charlie and Ira, both Bakersfield and Glen, Tennessee; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Don, Doug, James E., Jeff and Jerry Wattenbarger and Fred Simpson. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's Memorial Fund. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: NEATE ELIZABET J born: 12/14/1879 F died: KERN 12/05/1972 age: 92 yrs requested by: salong999@aol.com The Bakersfield Californian Wednesday, December 6, 1972 P. 42 NEATE, Elizabeth Jane - Services will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 2 p.m. Thursday for Elizabeth Jane Neate, 92, 105 H Street, who died Dec. 5. Rev. John W. Ellison will officiate. Mrs. Neate was born in England and had lived in Kern County for 63 years, was a member of Bakersfield Women's club and St. Paul's Guild. She is survived by a son, Ralph Neate of Coalinga; 2 daughters, Mrs. Audrey Reineking of La Puente and Miss Reba Neate of Bakersfield, 6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Payne & Sons Funeral Home Directors. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: LEYBAS, Auriola age: 60 yrs county: 15 died: 8/22/1924 Requested by: CINDYNORD@SBCGLOBAL.NET The Bakersfield Californian Saturday, August 23, 1924 P. 11 LEYVAS - In Bakersfield, August 21, at 1020 Inyo Street, Mrs. Auriola Leyvas, aged 68 years. Surviving are her husband and several son and daughters, residing in Bakersfield. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's Church. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: HELSTER, Esther M. spouse: S age: 35 county: 15 (Kern) date: 1/2/1939 requested by: crc3@cableaz.com The Bakersfield Californian Monday, January 2, 1939 P. 39 PRIVATE RITES ARE SLATED FOR MATRON Mrs. Ester Helster, 36, of Wasco, died this morning at a local hospital following an operation two days ago She was the wife of S. A. Helster, production manager at the Wasco Creamery. Mrs. Helster had lived for 13 years in Wasco and 18 years in Kern County. Private funeral services are planned for Wednesday at 10 o'clock in the chapel of Flickinger-Digier with the Reverend Anthony S. Donat conducting. Mrs. Frank Digier will be soloist. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: BROOKS JAMES PERRY born: 08/03/1910 M ARKANSAS mother: HUGHES father: BROOKS died: KERN 08/24/1943 age: 33 yrs requested by: etaylor13@cox.net The Bakersfield Californian Wednesday, August 25, 1943 Funeral services for James P. Brooks, 29, who died Tuesday at a local hospital are pending with Doughty-Calhoun-O'Meara in charge of arrangements. Mr. Brooks was employed by Houchin Farms. The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, August 26, 1943 Pg. 13 BROOKS DEATH RULED ACCIDENT BY CORONER An inquest into the death of James Perry Brooks was conducted today and a verdict of "accidental" was determined by Coroner N. C. Houze. Mr. Brooks died late Tuesday night after being fatally burned in an explosion of a butane tank at the Houchin Farms near Buttonwillow Tuesday morning. Pressure of the gas in the tank was believed to have caused the spark which ignited the fuel according to the coroner's office. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: BEST ARTHUR C born: 03/18/1907 mother: WHITMOOR M died: KERN 01/26/1960 age: 52 yrs requested by: _roadqueen1340@yahoo.com_ (mailto:roadqueen1340@yahoo.com) The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, June 28, 1960 Pg. 34 BEST, Arthur Carl will lie in state at the Turner Funeral Home, Mojave, Saturday evening where friends may call until 9 a.m. Monday. Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Monday at the VFW Hall, Mojave, for Arthur Carl Best, 52, of 16590 Sarah St., Mojave, who died Jan. 26 at a Bakersfield hospital. Officers of the Elks Club of Mojave will officiate. Mr. Best was a native of Pennsylvania and had resided in the Mojave community the past four years where he owned and operated a service station. He was a charter member of the Mojave Elks Lodge No. 2059 and was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include his widow, Esther Best of the home address; two daughters, Carlene Best of Mojave and Ramona Jo Lagomarsino of Ventura; mother, Mrs. Helen Best of Ventura; and sister, Dorothy Lichau of Ventura. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Ivy Lawn Cemetery, Ventura, by Lutheran Church minister of Ventura. Interment will be at Ivy Lawn Cemetery, Ventura. The Hopson Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: WOOD CHESTER A born: 02/13/1908 M OKLAHOMA mother: ADKINSON died: KERN 07/14/1961 age: 53 yrs requested by: jansperger@comcast.net The Bakersfield Californian Monday, July 17, 1961 Pg. 31 WOOD, Chester Arthur - Funeral services will be conducted in the memorial Chapel at Greenlawn Mortuary Tuesday at 3 p.m. for Chester Arthur Wood, 53, of Old Town Road, Tehachapi, who died July 14 in Bakersfield. C. E. Franklin, Wesley Cox and Eddie Morphis will officiate. A special Memorial message will be read by Woodrow Gann. Interment will be in Greenlawn memorial park in the haven of rest section. Mr. Wood was a native of Oklahoma and had lived in California for 19 years, 16 years in Kern County. Mr. Wood was a member of the Oildale Church of Christ in which he served 11 years as an Elder. Mr. Wood sponsored the youth of Mojave in athletic events. Mr. Wood had been a contractor and had operated his own plumbing business. Survivors include his widow, Lora May, of the home address; two daughters, Mattie Jo Hackett of Mojave and Alice Ann Offill of Santa Barbara; three brothers, Ernest Wood of Phoenix, Kelly Caskey of Longview, Wash. and Herman Wood of Duncan, Okla.; three sisters, Alice Shadley of Springfield, Ore., Ada French of Sayre, Okla. and Etta Porter of Garber, Okla., three grandchildren, Wayne Hackett, Erwin Hackett and Pamela Hackett, all of Mojave. Pallbearers include Foster Offill, Ray Offill, R. B. Offill, J. D. Fuller, Jim Bryant, Doug Dixon, Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Marion C. Barnard, Spencer Lees, Paul Boles, Frank Russell, Lucky Mullins, Ray Kennedy, Glenn Brown, Jim Skinner, J. P. Anderson, Jack Westerman, Lee Stuck, Ralph Beaman, Cernie Crismas, Ellery Litterell, Woodrow Tubb, Lee Bernson, W. O. Smith Jr., Lee Cox, John Crow, Glen Fisher and Clyde Trammell. Family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: WATTENBARGER HELEN MARGARET born: 09/22/1911 F NEW YORK mother: DELANEY father: HEFFERNAN died: KERN 10/09/1988 age: 77 yrs requested by: jcmuckenfuss@yahoo.com The Bakersfield Californian Tuesday, October 11, 1988 Pg. D-13 WATTENBARGER, Helen M. - Rosary will be recited Wednesday at 7 p.m. and mass of the Resurrection will be said Thursday at 9 a.m., both at St. Philip the Apostle Church, for Helen M. Wattenbarger, 77, who passed away October 9th. Rev. Msgr. Ronald Swett will officiate. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Wattenbarger was a member of the North of the River Women's Club, a past member of Christ the King Alter Society, and a member of St. Philip the Apostle church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle, March 11, 1988. She is survived by sons, Michael and wife Terrie, and Robert and wife Lonie - all of Bakersfield; daughters, Patricia Blair and husband Leo of Bakersfield, and Kathryn Ellen Barnes and husband Harry of San Juan Capistrano; 10 grandchildren, Michelle Schaffaer, Greg, Brad, mark and David Wattenbarger, Teresa Barnes, Todd Barnes, Amy Barnes and Tracy and Deck Wattenbarger; and brother, Edward Heffernan of Bakersfield. Her six grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Hopson-Anspach Family Mortuary Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

KOOP SAMUEL born: 10/02/1909 M OKLAHOMA mother: REIMER died: KERN 06/23/1987 age: 77 yrs The Bakersfield Californian June 25, 1987 KOOP, Samuel - Graveside services will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3700 River Blvd., Friday, June 26 at 11:00 a.m. for Samuel Koop, 77, who passed away June 23, in Bakersfield. Rev. Dwayne Walker will officiate. Mr. Koop was born October 2, 1909 in Cordell, Oklahoma. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of W. W. II. He was a carpenter for 35 years and was employed through and a member of Carpenters Union Local #743. He is survived by his wife, Ruby E. Koop; step-daughter, Renzie Paternoster both of Bakersfield; step-son Milton Billingsley of Culver City; sister, Emma Triplett of Dos Palos; one granddaughter; five grandsons; six great-grandchildren; five nieces; and one nephew. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the American Cancer Society. Greenlawn Mortuary Funeral Directors Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: FLANAGIN CHARLES MILLS born: 06/18/1909 M KANSAS mother: MILLS died: KERN 06/24/1990 age: 81 yrs requested by: ayerdg@yahoo.com The Bakersfield Californian June 27, 1990 Pg. C-19 FLANAGIN, Charles Mills - A memorial service will be hald at the First Presbyterian Church, 1705 17th St., Thursday, June 28 at 2 p.m., for Charles Mills Flanagin, who went to be with the Lord June 24, 1990, after a lengthy illness. Dr. Donald Buteyn will officiate. Mr. Flanagin was born June 18, 1909 in Burlingame, Kansas, where his father was a Baptist minister. In high school he was an all-area selection in football. Later at the University of Redlands he was again active in athletics. He was selected as bass soloist for the University Glee Club. He received his B.A. in 1931 and his M.A. in 1946. Charles was an athletic coach and instructor in the Kern Union High School District for 34 years. He served in the Navy 1943-1946 and retired as a Lt. Commander. He sang bass in the Anchor Four quartet along with beloved friends Ed Hemmerling, Judd Fleming, and Joe Coleman. Mr. Flanagin was an elder in the Presbyterian church and a life member of CTA and NRTA. He is survived by his beloved wife, Thelma; a son, Pat and Dian Glanagin of Bakersfield; a daughter, Karen Long of Billings, Montana; sisters, Zelma Westphal and Mildred Rous of Redlands, Marian and Boyd Georgie of Laguna Beach, and sister-in-law, Nina Janes of Santa Cruz; step-children Gordon and Joyce Downs, Judy and Son Affonso, Patty and Gene Brown; grandchildren, Diana, Theresa, Carl and Heather Long, Debbie and Sandy Downs, Kenny and Sandi Downs, Brant and Bonita Ambrose, Tim and Bob Ambrose, Jeff and Lori Affonso, Marci and Bob Hall, Stephanie and Alan Schmidt, Coleen and Bob Kapral, Matt and Anne Benton, Cary and Shani Steinbeck; great grandchildren, Steven Downs, Eric and Ryan Hall, Alyssa and Kristin Kaparal, and Robin and Andrew Benton. Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Hemmerling, Judd Fleming, Joe Coleman Stan Kahl, Roger Chichester, Harry Hildebrecht, Glenn Walling, John Varner & Les Carpenter. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Charles M. Flanagin Music Scholarship Fund c/o First Presbyterian Church. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: FLICK JONEY A born: 04/24/1907 mother: COLLINS M OKLAHOMA died: KERN 12/02/1988 age: 81 yrs requested by: bkcuz@msn.com The Bakersfield Californian December 5, 1988 FLICK, Joney A. - Services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Hillcrest Chapel for Joney A. Flick, 81, who died Dec. 2 in Bakersfield. The Rev. James L. Kephart will officiate. Mr. Flick was born in April 24th, 1907, in Sparks, Oklahoma, the son of William and Maude Flick. At an early age he moved to Southern California. In 1927 he married Mary Virginia Neal. Mr. Flick worked in orange packing houses in Highland, then moved to Edison in 1938 where he was a citrus ranch manager until retiring in 1975. He was a member of the Edison School Board for 35 years, member of Eagle Lodge No. 93. Mr. Flick was preceded in death by his parents , three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife Mary of 61 years, son, Richard Flick of Bakersfield and a daughter, Beverly Parks of Hesperia; six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Sister, Frances Brownback of Whitefish, Mont., and Mildred Lott of Hungry Horse, Mont. Casket bearers will be: Ray Leist, Pete Brawley, Robert Carrish, Glen Baker, Bob Claborn and Clarence Crow. Interment will be in Hillcrest memorial Park, Garden of Memories Hillcrest Mortuary Funeral Directors. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: NEATE REBA ELIZABETH born: 08/20/1918 F CALIFORNIA mother: EDWARDS died: KERN 06/30/1992 age: 73 yrs requested by: salong999@aol.com The Bakersfield Californian July 2, 1992 NEATE, Reba Elizabeth - Graveside services will be held at Greenlawn Memorial park, 3700 River Blvd., Today, Thursday, July 2, 1992 at 1:30 p.m. for Reba Elizabeth Neate, 73, who passed away June 30th in Bakersfield. The Reverend Robert E. Fosse will officiate. Miss Neate was born August 20 1918 in Bakersfield and had resided here all her life. She was a retired legal secretary and a member of the Bakersfield Legal Secretaries Association. She was preceded in death by her parents, Percy and Elizabeth Neate and a sister, Audrey Reineking. She is survived by her brother, Ralph P. Neate of Coalinga and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be today from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Greenlawn Mortuary, Funeral directors Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: FRANK PAULINE CATHERINE born: 11/07/1940 F OKLAHOMA mother: DRISCOLL father: BEAGLES died: KERN 04/14/1991 age: 50 yrs Requested by: CINDYNORD@SBCGLOBAL.NET The Bakersfield Californian April 16, 1991 FRANK, Pauline Catherine - Services will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Chapel, 3700 River Blvd., Wednesday, April 17, 1991 at 3:00 p.m. for Pauline Catherina Frank, 50, who passed away April 14, 1991 in Bakersfield. Father Craig Harrison will officiate. Pauline was a shampoo asst. for 10 years, last employed by Paragon. Survivors include her daughter and fiancee, ?indy Swoboda and ?erry Nord of Bakersfield; daughter and son-in-law, Natalie and Sam Pierce of Bakersfield; daughters, Angela Montoya and Khristine Daniels of Bakersfield; mother, Agnes Beagles of Oklahoma; sisters, Loretta Wilson of Bodfish and Margaret Newby of Oklahoma; brothers, Louis Beagles of Oklahoma, Paul Beagles of Bakersfield and Michael Beagles of Terra Bella; grandsons, Joshua Swoboda and Labastian Seybert and one expected grandchild. Visitation begins today at 9:00 a.m. Greenlawn Mortuary, Funeral Directors Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: WATTENBARGER ROY JACOB born: 08/08/1914 MALE TN mother: LARGE died: KERN 12/25/1998 age: 84 requested by: jcmuckenfuss@yahoo.com The Bakersfield Californian December 28, 1998 Roy J. Wattenbarger Services: Tues., Dec. 29, 10 a.m. Roy Jacob Wattenbarger was the beloved husband of 59 years to Helen B. Wattenbarger of Bakersfield. he was the loving father of Joanne Miller and Jan Theiste of Bakersfield and father-in-law of Don Miller. He was also the cherished grandfather of five grandchildren, David and Desiree Miller from Portland, Oregon; Crissy and Robbie Lopez from Great Falls, Montana; Greg and Leslie Vertin of Morgan Hills, CA; great grandchildren, Dustin and Clint of Morgan Hills, CA Preceded in death by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wattenbarger, his brother Doyle Wattenbarger and his son Jon Roy Wattenbarger, he was the dear brother of Lester and Ralph Wattenbarger, both of Bakersfield. Roy was an avid hunter and fisherman traveling from Alaska to Mexico. He was a lifetime member of the B.P.O.E. He was a building contractor and subdivider for over 50 years in the Bakersfield area. He was a native of Niota, Tennessee, age 84 years. Donations may be made to the charity of choice in lieu of flowers. Friends and family are invited to attend funeral services at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1998 at Greenlawn Cemetery Chapel, 3700 River Blvd. Bruce Cushing will officiate. Visitation will be held at Hopson-Anspach Family Mortuary, 620 Oregon St. on Monday, Dec. 28, 1998 from 3 to 9 p.m. Hopson-Anspach Family Mortuary, Bakersfield Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: SPROUSE CLARA LILLIE born: 04/16/1898 F OKLAHOMA mother: DONAHO father: CLAMPITT died: KERN 11/01/1995 age: 97 yrs requested by: awilhelm@ev1.net The Bakersfield Californian April 2, 1995 Clara Lillie Sprouse Services: Fre., Nov. 3, 3:30 p.m. Graveside services will be held in Greenlawn Memorial park, 3700 River Blvd., Friday, November 3 at 3:30 p.m. for Clara Lillie Sprouse, 97, who passed away November 1, 1995 in Bakersfield. Mrs. Sprouse was born April 16, 1898 in Duncan, Oklahoma and resided in Kern County for 57 years. She is survived by her daughters Pauline Marney, Sammie Lorene Jones and jane Rhodes all of Bakersfield; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and three sisters. Visitation begins today at 12:00 noon. Greenlawn Funeral Directors Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: BROOKS JAMES PERRY born: 08/03/1910 M ARKANSAS mother: HUGHES father: BROOKS died: KERN 08/24/1943 age: 33 yrs requested by: etaylor13@cox.net The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, August 26, 1943 Pg 19 BROOKS, James Perry - Funeral services for James Perry Brooks, 33, who died August 24 at a local hospital will be held Friday, August 27 at Doughty-Calhoun-O'Meara Chapel with the Reverend B. B. Baird officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Herbert Woods, Everett Stoakes, Orvill Williams, Albert Houchins, Chrome Johns and William McCaslip. A resident of Kern County for five years, Mr. Brooks is survived by his widow, Etha Irene, three sons, Joseph B., Samuel J., and Kenneth D. Brooks of Buttonwillow; two daughters Zereta P. and Betty M. Brooks, Buttonwillow; his father, Samuel L. Brooks of Bakersfield; two brothers, Arnold Brooks of Oklahoma and Orville Brooks of the United States Army; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Young, Mrs. Ada L Ketchum and Mrs. Delvetta Mobley. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: LEYBAS, Magdalen M. spouse: P age: 72 yrs county: 15 died: 2/12/1939 Requested by: CINDYNORD@SBCGLOBAL.NET The Bakersfield Californian Wednesday, February 15, 1939 Pg 13 LEYBAS, Services for Mrs. Magdalena Leybas, 71, a native of Mexico, who had lived here for 24 years were held Thursday morning at Out Lady of Guadalupe Church, with the Reverend Father Stuhlman conducting. Rosary services were held at Flickinger-Digier chapel and burial was in Union Cemetery. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: MONTOYA ELIAS ROBINSON born: 11/16/1879 M NEW MEXICO mother: PRADO father: MONTOYA died: KERN 05/01/1946 age: 66 yrs Requested by: CINDYNORD@SBCGLOBAL.NET The Bakersfield Californian Friday, May 3, 1946 Pg 15 MONTOYA, Elias Robinson - Funeral services for Elias Robinson Montoya, 66, who died Wednesday in his home, 1600 El Ralfo Drive, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Church with the Reverend Walter Nicholson officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial park. Rosary will be read at 8 p.m. today at Doughty-Calhoun-O'Meara Chapel. A native of New Mexico, Mr. Montoya, a carpenter, had resided in Bakersfield 30 years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Caroline Montoya; three daughters, Mrs. Lillie Garner of San Francisco and Mabel and Lucina Montoya, both of Bakersfield; five sons, Frank of New Mexico, George of the United States Army, and Raymond, Louis and Ernest, all of Bakersfield, and 15 grandchildren. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: BRYANT PAUL FRANKLIN born: 10/03/1924 M CALIFORNIA mother: PARISH father: BRYANT died: KERN 10/11/1947 age: 23 yrs requested by: artmoore@email.com The Bakersfield Californian Monday, October 13, 1947 Pg 13 TWO KILLED, ONE INJURED AS BIKE HITS PEDESTRIAN ---Cycle Riders Dead in Grapevine Crash; Girl is Hit-Run Victim--- Two persons were killed and one seriously injured when a motorcycle hit a pedestrian on Highway 99, one mile north of Lebec, Saturday. The county's traffic toll for 1947 now stands at 121. Killed were Paul Franklin Bryant, 5508 Merriewood Drive, Oakland, and Norman Rocco Sementilli, 6 Bemis Road, Newtonville, Mass., riders on the motorcycle. In critical condition in Kern General Hospital is Ernest L. Morgan, 46, Box 197, Lebec, who was struck by the machine. After hitting Morgan, highway patrol official say,the motorcycle went out of control and crashed to the guard rail, throwing the two riders off. Patrol Officers H. L. Stumbaugh and L. H. Nelson investigated the accident. Sixteen other persons received injuries in accidents over the week end. Same paper, same day Pg. 19 BRYANT, Paul Franklin - Funeral services for Paul Franklin Bryant, 23, who was killed in an accident Sunday, are pending at Greenlawn Chapel. A native of Bakersfield, Bryant is survived by his father, Thomas Franklin Bryant, Ventura; four sisters, Mrs. Constance Moore, Bakersfield; Pauline Jackson, Hanford; Doris Morey, Clarkdale, Ariz., and Helen Flint, Ventura; several nieces and nephews. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: SPROUSE EDWARD LEROY born: 03/09/1894 M OKLAHOMA mother: HALE father: SPROUSE died: KERN 04/16/1948 age: 54 yrs Extra for: awilhelm@ev1.net The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, April 22, 1948 Pg. 19 SPROUSE, Edward Leroy - Funeral services for Edward Leroy Sprouse, 53, who died April 16, will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at Greenlawn Chapel with interment in Greenlawn Memorial park. A resident of Inyokern, he is survived by his wife, Mae Ann Sprouse, Inyokern; two sons, Henry E. and Herschel Jay Sprouse, Inyokern; four daughters, Jimmie Lee Sanders, Alice Whitley and Virginia Salmon, Oklahoma; Louvenia Seely, Ridgecrest. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer