Obituaries

Alice Beltran

Alice Beltran

Feb 27, 2026

Mary Alice Beltran, age 72, a resident of Porterville, California, was called home to the Lord on February 27th, 2026.

Alice was a loving mother, devout Catholic and long-time parishioner of St. Anne's Parish. She was born April 23rd, 1953 to Henry and Francis Velasquez in Lindsay, CA. She graduated from Porterville High School in 1971 and worked at Bank of...

Loretta Elsa Scranton

Loretta Elsa Scranton

Feb 28, 2026

Loretta Elsa Scranton, age 97, a College Administrative Assistant and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

A Graveside Service to be held at Vandalia Cemetery in Porterville, California on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 N. "E" Street, Porterville, California. Online condolences may be...

Darlene Kay Byars

Darlene Kay Byars

Feb 28, 2026

Darlene Kay Byars, age 82, a Teacher and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

A Memorial Service will be held at Myers Reception Hall in Porterville, California on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Interment to be private.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 North ''E'' Street, Porterville,...

Lawrence K. Wright Jr.

Lawrence K. Wright Jr.

Feb 21, 2026

Lawrence K. Wright Jr., age 62, a Truck Driver and resident of Bakersfield, California, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

A Graveside Service to be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Porterville, California on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 N. "E" Street, Porterville, California. Online condolences may be...

Martha Ann Wright

Martha Ann Wright

Feb 19, 2026

Martha Ann Wright, age 85, a Daycare Business Owner and resident of Bakersfield, California, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

A Graveside Service to be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Porterville, California on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 N. "E" Street, Porterville, California. Online condolences may...

Apolonio A. Lucio Jr.

Apolonio A. Lucio Jr.

Feb 27, 2026

Apolonio A. Lucio Jr., age 78, a Mechanic and resident of Ducor, California, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026.

A Service to be held at Myers Reception Hall in Porterville, California on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Interment to be Private.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 N. "E" Street, Porterville,...

Tillie Connie Sanchez

Tillie Connie Sanchez

Mar 3, 2026

Tillie Connie Sanchez, age 68, a Supervisor and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Private Services to be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 N. "E" Street, Porterville, California. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com.

Patrick Denis Minar

Patrick Denis Minar

Mar 3, 2026

Patrick Denis Minar, age 69, a Truck Driver and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Private Services to be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 N. "E" Street, Porterville, California. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com.

Marga Ruth Schaefer

Marga Ruth Schaefer

Feb 28, 2026

Marga Ruth Schaefer, age 82, a Special Education Teacher and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Private Services to be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 N. "E" Street, Porterville, California. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com.

Patsy Ramona Benton

Patsy Ramona Benton

Feb 27, 2026

Patsy Ramona Benton, age 72, a resident of Exeter, California, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026.

No Services to be held at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 North ''E'' Street, Porterville, California. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com.

Jerry C. Prange

Jerry C. Prange

Feb 26, 2026

Jerry C. Prange, age 68, a resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Private Services to be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 N. "E" Street, Porterville, California. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com.

Lawrence Hite Southard

Lawrence Hite Southard

Feb 26, 2026

Lawrence Hite Southard, age 94, a Cowboy and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

No Services to be held at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 N. "E" Street, Porterville, California. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com.

Carolynn S. Childers

Carolynn S. Childers

Feb 25, 2026

Carolynn S. Childers, age 83, a Citrus Sales Person and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Services to be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 N. "E" Street, Porterville, California. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com.

Karen Ann Domier

Karen Ann Domier

Feb 20, 2026

Karen Ann Domier, age 68, a resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Services to be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 N. "E" Street, Porterville, California. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com.

Susan D. Wallace

Susan D. Wallace

Feb 20, 2026

Susan D. Wallace, age 78, a Child Support Specialist and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Services to be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 North ''E'' Street, Porterville, California. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com.

Jack Alan Smith

Jack Alan Smith

Feb 19, 2026

Jack Alan Smith, age 80, a Restaurant Owner and resident of Terra Bella, California, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

No Services to be held at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 N. "E" Street, Porterville, California. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com.

Bessie Sharon Luster

Bessie Sharon Luster

Feb 18, 2026

Bessie Sharon Luster, age 73, a Caregiver and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Services to be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 N. "E" Street, Porterville, California. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com.

Richard N. Houston

Richard N. Houston

Feb 16, 2026

Richard N. Houston, age 70, a Machinist and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026.

No Services to be held at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 N. "E" Street, Porterville, California. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com.

Mary Macias Valdez

Mary Macias Valdez

Feb 15, 2026

Mary Macias Valdez, age 84, a Dietician and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Private Services to be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service & Crematory, 248 N. "E" Street, Porterville, California. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com.

Ed L. Chambers

Ed L. Chambers

Feb 15, 2026

Edwin Chambers Sept. 2, 1937 Feb. 15, 2026

Edwin Lorrelle Chambers, lovingly known as "Cotton" in childhood, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in Porterville, California , at the age of 88. Born on September 2, 1937, in Russellville, Arkansas , Ed lived a life marked by faith, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to his family and community.

Ed spent...