Oildale Grieves the Loss of Beloved “Roxy” After Mobile Home Park Tragedy
Oildale is in mourning after the devastating death of Linda Kelly—known affectionately as “Roxy”—in a deadly fire at the Superior Mobile Home Park on State Road. Early Friday morning, just after 2 a.m., emergency responders rushed to the scene after reports of a blaze tearing through a recreational vehicle. Inside, they made the heartbreaking discovery of Roxy’s body. This marks the third fire at the same park in just four months, sparking growing fears among residents about safety and security.
Roxy’s death comes in the wake of two earlier incidents—one on May 31, which claimed the life of another woman and two dogs, and another on June 19 that, by chance, caused no injuries. The recurring fires have shaken the community, leaving many residents anxious and on edge.
Suspicious Circumstances Surrounding the Blaze
Investigators from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department are actively piecing together what happened. According to neighbors, Roxy was seen arriving at her trailer in a gray sedan with a man and a woman shortly before the fire. The pair left soon after, and the car was later found parked down the street.
Roxy’s sister, Sharron, expressed deep concern over these events. “My sister never let anyone drive her car, never allowed strangers into her home like that. So she must have known them or given them permission for something. It was very strange,” she said. Adding to the unease, court documents indicate that in a prior fatal fire at the same park, a woman admitted to deliberately setting the blaze—raising troubling questions about whether Roxy’s death could also have been the result of foul play.
One resident whose trailer was destroyed earlier this year summed up the prevailing fear: “I definitely don’t feel secure here. We haven’t felt safe even before the fire started; it was just a gut instinct—it’s not safe here.”
Remembering “Roxy”: A Caring Heart Gone Too Soon
To her friends and neighbors, Roxy was more than just a name in the news—she was a source of kindness and comfort. One neighbor recalled, “She was always great, would feed me whenever I was hungry. I would consider her almost like a mother to me.” Another noted, “A lot of people aren’t nice like that, you know.”
Her sudden and tragic passing has left a void that will be impossible to fill. Flowers, candles, and handwritten notes are beginning to appear at the scene, each a quiet tribute to a woman whose generosity touched many lives. For her family, the grief is compounded by unanswered questions—about who she was with that night, what truly happened inside her trailer, and why such tragedies keep striking the same community.
As the investigation continues, Oildale remembers Roxy not for the violent end she suffered, but for the compassion, warmth, and love she showed to those around her. Her light may be gone, but her memory will live on in every heart she touched.
