On Saturday, November 9, 2019, Roni Hamlet, beloved wife and sister passed away at 52 years of age. Roni was born to Charles and Linda Malear in the state of Florida, USA. She dedicated her life to her God Jehovah on July 17, 1982. After graduating high school, Roni began working at the Kern Valley […]
Laurie Ashley passed away early in the morning of November 13, 2019, due to complications of COPD. She leaves behind her wife, Pat Terrell, of Wofford Heights, sister and brother-in-law, Liz and Wayne Schoon, of Manson, IA, nieces Laurie Tague (Kevin) and Vicki Bilek, also of Manson, IA, nephew, Rick Schoon (Stephanie), of Norco, six […]
My Dad passed away on November 15th, 2019, after a short battle with lung cancer. He passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side. My father is a proud Christian and he loved our Lord. My Dad was born on July 7, 1954, to the proud parents Nita and Ed Williams. […]
By Tracy LeeSpecial to the Sun As a professional license holder, I must accomplish yearly continuing education (CE) credits as required by the states in which I practice. During her CE lecture last week, my professor offered an observation that I found to be especially profound; “We don’t grieve well alone.” Her observation is one […]
Vickie and Larry married on Nov. 10, 1990, and lived in Sacramento, Calif. Until moving to Bakersfield in 2006. Larry worked for K B Homes and when they shut down, they relocated to the Kern Valley in the winter of 2007. They bought a home in Bodfish and made it comfortable for Vickie. Vickie is […]
Passed away early morning to be with the Lord. She will be joining her husband, Manny, and daughters, Carla, and Martha. She is survived by her daughter Ann, daughter-in-law Ruthie, sons Jim, Joe and many grandchildren. She will be truly missed. She loved her church St. Judes. Services will be held at St. Judes on […]
James Biglay was released of his earthly tether to join his mother and father with open arms in the heavenly body on November 16, 2019. He lived his life on his terms without question. James is proceeded by two children, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He will be missed in the hearts of those who […]
On Monday, November 25, 2019, Jim will be given a military escort from Lake Isabella Mortuary at 5108 lake Isabella Blvd., at 11:30 a.m., to the National Cemetery at 30338 E. Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, Calif. Where at 1:15 p.m. his remains will be interred with full military honors. Please join the family in this […]
By Tracy LeeSpecial to the Sun Through my years of work as a funeral practitioner and certified grief counselor, I have found that most people suffering loss do not realize that there are various classifications of grief. I have also found that most do not understand the time table and personal commitment that grief requires […]
Tracy LeeSpecial to the Sun The holiday season seems to have come a week or two early for me. Every year is like the year before — each consisting of the same traditions, the same festivities, and the same schedule. I don’t know how it has sneaked up on me. I usually have all of […]
