Obituaries

Robert Edward Dohrer

Robert Edward Dohrer

Aug 14, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Edward Dohrer on August 14, 2023 at the age of 62.

Robert (Bob or Bobby) was born June 25, 1961 in Tulare, Ca. and was a painter for many years with his Uncle Bill Serrate. Bob had a big heart, he loved to cook, tend to the garden, and...

Dorothy Laverne Vaughn

Dorothy Laverne Vaughn

Aug 13, 2023

Dorothy Laverne Vaughn, age 91, a homemaker and resident of Tehachapi, California, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023.

A Service will be held at Myers Chapel in Porterville, California on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 9:00 AM. Interment to follow at Vandalia Cemetery in Porterville, California.

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

Linda Carol Maddox

Linda Carol Maddox

Aug 12, 2023

Born: November 16, 1941

Entered into Eternity: August 12, 2023

Linda Maddox went home to the Lord on Saturday August 12, 2023, at the age of 81. Linda was a caring and loving woman, who throughout her lifetime, devoted herself to her family and those around her.

Linda was the only child of Paige & Jessie Cheadle.

After the passing of...

Margarita Ornelas

Margarita Ornelas

Aug 11, 2023

Margarita Ornelas, age 86, a homemaker and resident of Springville, California, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023.

A Visitation will be held at Myers Chapel in Porterville, California on Friday, August 18, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A Service will be held at Myers Chapel in Porterville, California on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 12:00 PM. Interment to be...

Jean Leon Faure

Jean Leon Faure

Aug 10, 2023

On a pleasant Saturday afternoon 75-year-old Dr. Annie Laurie Bond of Lindsay hitched up her horse and buggy and drove to the Faure family home south of Porterville to assist in the birth of a baby. Revealing his life-long stubborn nature, the baby, Jean Leon Faure, would not arrive until the next morning, Easter Sunday, April 17, 1938.

Jean was...

Ricky Nelson Fetterly

Ricky Nelson Fetterly

Aug 8, 2023

Ricky Nelson Fetterly, age 66, a resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

No services to be held.

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

C. Joann Swearingen

C. Joann Swearingen

Aug 5, 2023

C. Joann Swearingen (aka Nana), age 88, formerly of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away Saturday August 5, 2023. Joann was born to Ewell Isaac and Flora E Taylor on January 12, 1935, adding to eventual six Taylor children.

In Roswell, is where Joann met and married the love of her life, Haskell in 1951. Together they moved to California in...

Ronald Lynn Green

Ronald Lynn Green

Aug 3, 2023

Ronald Lynn Green, age 69, a truck driver and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

No services to be held.

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

Bette Ruth Mininger

Bette Ruth Mininger

Aug 2, 2023

Bette Ruth Mininger, age 85, Licensed Vocational Nurse and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

A Service will be held at Myers Chapel in Porterville, California on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow at Vandalia Cemetery in Porterville, California.

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

Clara Foronda Rabaino

Clara Foronda Rabaino

Aug 2, 2023

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Clara Foronda Rabaino - a hard-working mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and sister - who embodied the spirit of resilience and strength. She passed away on August 2, 2023, just 10 days before her 80th birthday, after struggling with complications from Tuberculosis Meningitis and late-onset Parkinson's disease.

Born in...

Janet Marcelyn Jones

Janet Marcelyn Jones

Jul 31, 2023

Janet Marcelyn Jones was born in Los Angles, California, on April 11, 1938. She passed on July 31st in Visalia, California. Her parents were Charles Letford Rainbolt and Evelyn Alpha (Helland) Rainbolt.

She attended Mt. Antonio Junior College, where she met her husband, James "Jim" Jones, Jr. After attending Mt. Antonio Junior College, she attended San Jose State University and California...

Beatriz Salinas

Beatriz Salinas

Jul 29, 2023

Beatriz Salinas, age 79, a Homemaker and resident of Terra Bella, California, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023.

A Visitation will be held at Porterville Church of God in Porterville, California on Thursday, August 10, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, with a Celebration of Life to start at 11:00 AM.

A Service will be held at Templo Sinai Assembly...

Marilyn Eleanor Bonds

Marilyn Eleanor Bonds

Jul 27, 2023

Marilyn Eleanor Bonds, age 93, a Homemaker and resident of Visalia, California, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Private services to be held at a later date.

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

Richard Carl Wood

Richard Carl Wood

Jul 25, 2023

Richard Carl Wood, age 77, a resident of Miami, Florida, Previously of Porterville, California passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service and Crematory, 248 North E Street, Porterville, California 93257. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com

Aurelio T. Navarrete

Aurelio T. Navarrete

Jul 25, 2023

Aurelio T. Navarrete, age 81, a Custodial Maintenance worker and resident of Porterville, California, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service and Crematory, 248 North E Street, Porterville, California 93257. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com

Leon Contreras Elizondo

Leon Contreras Elizondo

Jul 25, 2023

Leon Contreras Elizondo, age 91, a Farm Laborer and resident of Ducor, California, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

A Visitation will be held at Myers Chapel, Porterville, California on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Rosary will be held at Myers Chapel, Porterville, California on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 6:00 PM. A Mass...

Marlene K. Cavasos

Marlene K. Cavasos

Jul 25, 2023

Marlene K. Cavasos, age 70, a Bus Driver and resident of Terra Bella, California, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

A Visitation will be held at Myers Chapel, Porterville, California on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

A Service will be held at Myers Chapel, Porterville, California on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM.

Interment will follow at...

Jim Leon Fuller

Jim Leon Fuller

Jul 23, 2023

Jim Leon Fuller, age 79, a Maintenance Worker and resident of Porterville, California, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service and Crematory, 248 North E Street, Porterville, California 93257. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com

Manuela M. Garza

Manuela M. Garza

Jul 23, 2023

Manuela M. Garza, age 91, a Farm Laborer and resident of Porterville, California, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023.

A Memorial Service will be held at Myers Chapel, Porterville, California on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 3:00 PM.

Interment will be private.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service and Crematory, 248 North E Street, Porterville, California 93257. Online condolences may be...

Robert Anthony Sanford

Robert Anthony Sanford

Jul 22, 2023

Robert Anthony Sanford, age 86, a Carpenter and resident of Springville, California, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023.

No Services will be held at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by Myers Funeral Service and Crematory, 248 North E Street, Porterville, California 93257. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.myersfuneral.com