Obituaries

Aug 24, 2023

Maria Soledad Serrato, age 107, an agricultural laborer and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023.

A visitation will be held at Myers Reception Hall in Porterville, California on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A rosary will be held at Myers Reception Hall in Porterville, California on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at...

Aug 23, 2023

Thomas Dewayne Foster, age 76, a farmer and resident of Terra Bella, California, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will 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

Aug 22, 2023

Melba "Arlene" DePaoli, age 88, Food Service Supervisor II and resident of Porterville, California, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 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

Aug 21, 2023

Aug 21, 2023

Donnie R. Amos, age 75, a resident of Porterville, California, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023.

A Graveside Service will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Porterville, California on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 9:00 AM.

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

Aug 20, 2023

Jack Leland Boesch, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023 at the age of 91, surrounded by his family.

Jack was born on September 24, 1931 to Ernest and Edith Boesch, on a citrus ranch southeast of Porterville. He attended local schools graduating with PHS class of 1950. After graduating, Jack served 4 years in the US Airforce. Upon returning to...

Aug 19, 2023

John Scott Lavell, age 85, a business owner and resident of Porterville, California passed away August 19th, 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

Aug 18, 2023

Mary Ruth Boggan, a Real Estate agent and resident of Porterville, California passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the age of 82 Mary was born in Purcell, Oklahoma to Lester and Birdie Hamby.



Mary sold real estate, and processed mortgage loans and property insurance in the Southern California Market. She retired to Porterville in 2017, with her husband,...

Aug 17, 2023

Floyd "Bud" Gililland, age 93, an United States Forest Ranger and resident of Springville, California, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Per his wishes, 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

Aug 16, 2023

Lucy M. Mendez, an Electronics Assembler and resident of Porterville, California passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the age of 87.

She is survived by her sons, Carl Mendez, John Mendez, Gabriel Mendez and Ralph Mendez; daughters, Camellia Camarena and Matilda Mendez; 13 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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

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,...

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...