Pamela June Lopez, was born on July 28, 1962 in Illinois to Mervin Langston and Diane Pearl Cozart. God needed another angel, so he called Pam home on June 26, 2022.  For everyone who knew Pam, knew that not only was she loving, but she was very unique in her own ways and enjoyed a good ambience. Pam is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Jose Manuel Lopez, her two daughters, Rosie Cardenas of Lindsay and Carolina Lopez (Roscoe) of Porterville; her two sons...

Loman Atkin, a Brother, Father, Uncle, Grandfather, & friend to many, peacefully passed through the Pearly Gate, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 15th, 2022. Loman was born December 11, 1933 in the “old” Porterville Hospital. At 13 years of age, he discovered his first love of his life: Ham Radio!! He passed his technician test and was licensed shortly after with receiving his Ham radio call sign of-K6CRD. Eventually he passed & got his extra class:...

Richard (Dick) Schlagel 1927 – 2022      Richard A. Schlagel, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend to “MANY” peacefully passed surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday June 15, 2022. Dick was born on May 24, 1927, in Meridian, PA, to Edith Schlagel.  After the death of his mother he lived a short time with his three uncles until it was decided that it would be best if he and his brother were placed in St. Paul’s...

Lola Ogden, age 74 and a resident of Porterville CA all her life, passed away in the comfort of her home on June 15, 2022, surrounded by her family and closest friends. Lola was born May 21, 1949, on the Tule River Indian Reservation. Lola was employed with the Tule River Health Clinic for 33 years as a patient transporter prior to her retirement. In retirement, Lola enjoyed crafting, scrapbooking, reading, baking, cooking and traveling with her family. She was best known as...

Benny Eugene Webb passed away at home with family by his side on Monday, June 13, 2022.  This was just one day before his 72nd wedding anniversary with his wife, Jean.   Ben was born in Lone Wolfe, Oklahoma on January 27, 1931 to William J. and Ethel A. (Dean) Webb.  He was the best birthday gift his parents ever received, as he arrived on his father’s birthday and one day after his mother’s birthday.   The family moved to Porterville in 1934...

Our beloved Shirley passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 6, 2022. She was 84 years old. Shirley was born in Long Beach, California, to Eugene (Jack) Fuller and Florence (Earl) Fuller. She graduated from Canoga Park High School, where she met the love of her life and future husband, Richard Imbach. Richard and Shirley married in 1958 and relocated to Medford, Oregon. During their year in Oregon their son, David, was born, and on their return to California their...

Raymond (86) of Terra Bella, California, beloved brother, father, uncle, grandpa, and great-grandpa passed away at Merritt Manor Convalescent Home of Tulare, California. Raymond attended Terra Bella Elementary and graduated from Porterville High School in 1953. He was active in 4-H, Future Farmers, and enjoyed farming, “curing olives”. Raymond is survived by his sister Marlene/Al Henderson, brother Gerald McTier, Rhonda McTier, Brent McTier, Lori/Mike Ridley, Elaine McTier,...

Judy Reavis, a lifelong resident of Porterville, passed away at her home on May 7, 2022 after a long illness.  She was born on May 3, 1948 in Porterville, California and was 74 years old.  Judy was the youngest daughter of Leo and Hattie Reavis. Judy attended Porterville High School and then joined the workforce after her daughters were born.  She worked alongside her mother Hattie on the assembly line at Rockwell International/Morse Controls until she went to work for Regal...

Curtis “Jerry” Roberson, 86, of Porterville, CA passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at his home. Jerry was born to Curtis & Helen Roberson on September 16, 1935 in Atoka, OK. Jerry married Georgia (Holley) Roberson on February 14, 1959. She passed away on her 68th birthday, January 20, 2006.  At 21 years old, Jerry was drafted and served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and was stationed in Germany for a part of that time. After the U.S. Army, he enrolled in the Exeter...

Beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother, Nana & Friend Julie Ann Silva age 55, passed away at home on May 1, 2022 surrounded by her family. Julie was born in Mountain View California On December 23, 1966 and she was the oldest out of five daughters, and one brother. Julie grew up in Morgan Hill until her early teen years and then moved to the central valley and resided to Porterville until her death. She was a bridal consultant, worked in food handling, cared for disabled adults, and...