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Greater Southern Oregon; including Josephine, Jackson, and Douglas Counties

Virgil Welch

Virgil Welch

Oct 13, 2025

Virgil Welch, age 83, of Grants Pass, died October 13, 2025 at Ashley Manor-Heidi Lane. 

Please share a memory of Virgil in his guestbook~ 

Helny Maria Younger

Helny Maria Younger

Oct 12, 2025

Helny Maria Younger, age 99, of Ferndale, California, died October 12, 2025 in Grants Pass.

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Don Slater

Don Slater

Oct 12, 2025

Don Slater, age 91, of Rogue River, died October 12, 2025 at his home.

Don was a committed Christian, devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Don used his vast woodworking talents in service to the churches he belonged to over the years. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Don is survived...

Raleigh L Shaw

Raleigh L Shaw

Oct 10, 2025

Raleigh L. Shaw, age 71, of Grants Pass, died October 10, 2025 at his home.

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Mickey June Eller Henry

Mickey June Eller Henry

Oct 10, 2025

Mickey June “Grandma Moo-Moo” Eller Henry, age 82, of Cave Junction, died October 10, 2025 at her home.

Please share a memory in her guestbook.

Bob Caldwell

Bob Caldwell

Oct 9, 2025

Bob Caldwell, age 78, of Grants Pass, died October 9, 2025 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

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Peggy Ann Blue

Peggy Ann Blue

Oct 8, 2025

Peggy Ann Blue, age 88, of Grants Pass, died October 8, 2025 at Cascades The Point.

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Jeanne Irene Pollock

Jeanne Irene Pollock

Oct 8, 2025

Jeanne Irene Pollock, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Grants Pass, Oregon. She was born on April 27, 1937, in Emmett, Idaho, to Clifford Mason Francis and Florence Nadine Parrish. Jean grew up in Grandview, Stibnite, Emmett and Mountain Home, Idaho. She graduated from Emmett High School and married Gerald Kenneth Pollock on Feburary 2,...

Shane Tyler McCarthy

Shane Tyler McCarthy

Oct 6, 2025

Shane Tyler McCarthy, age 33, of Cave Junction, died October 6, 2025 at his home.

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George Anthony Vaughan

George Anthony Vaughan

Oct 6, 2025

George Anthony Vaughan, age 28, of Grants Pass, died October 6, 2025 at his home.

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David Eric Ayers

David Eric Ayers

Oct 5, 2025

David Eric Ayers, age 80, of Grants Pass, died October 5, 2025 at his home.

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Robert Lewis Freeman

Robert Lewis Freeman

Oct 4, 2025

Robert Lewis Freeman, age 78, of Grants Pass, died October 4, 2025 at Laurel Hill Nursing Center.

Please leave a memory of Robert in his Guestbook.

Gerald Lawrence Hernandez

Gerald Lawrence Hernandez

Oct 3, 2025

"Jerry" Gerald Lawrence Hernandez, age 71, of Grants Pass, died October 3, 2025 at his home. 

Please share a memory of Jerry in his Guestbook. 

Marjorie A. Artines

Marjorie A. Artines

Oct 2, 2025

Marjorie Ann Artines May 4, 1931 – October 2, 2025

Marjorie Ann Artines, lovingly known as "Mimi" to her grandchildren, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, Marjorie was a proud alumna of Blessed Sacrament School, where she met her lifelong friend Bill Burch. The two remained close from childhood through their...

Kevin Leonard Elbert

Kevin Leonard Elbert

Oct 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kevin L Elbert, 81 of Central Point, Oregon, on October 2nd, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.

 Kevin was the eldest son of Leonard and Geraldine Elbert, and one of nine siblings. Kevin was born in San Jose, California on February 8, 1944 but lived most of his life...

Chester Otis Booth Jr.

Chester Otis Booth Jr.

Oct 2, 2025

Chester “Chet” O. Booth Jr., age 87, of Grants Pass, Oregon, passed away October 2, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. He was born and raised in Upper Lake, California, where he grew up on a cattle ranch and participated in FFA with Hereford cattle. He graduated from Upper Lake High School and soon after enlisted in the United States Air...

Danail Kay Slater

Danail Kay Slater

Oct 1, 2025

Danail Kay Slater 59 of Kerby Oregon was born on Sept 14 1966 to Marsha Castelli and Walter Blood. On Oct 1 2025 Danail was called home to her heavenly father unexpectedly. Danail was married to Walt Slater in 2021 whom she left behind along with her Children (CJ/Katlyn Blood Karla/Zach Zamora) Grandchildren(Daneil Blood Zane and Taylee Zamora with 2...

Monty Patrick

Monty Patrick

Oct 1, 2025

Monty Patrick, age 66, of Grants Pass, died October 1, 2025 at his home.

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Walter Theodore "Ted" Simon

Walter Theodore "Ted" Simon

Oct 1, 2025

Walter Theodore "Ted" Simon, age 92, of Cave Junction, died Octover 1, 2025 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held on November 8, 2025 at Illinois Valley Evangelical Free Church.

Please share a memory of Ted in his Guestbook. 

Lola F. Gish

Lola F. Gish

Oct 1, 2025

Lola F. Gish passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 1, 2025 at home. She was 90. Born on November 9, 1934 in Coolidge Arizona to Sam and Alta Campbell. She married Donald Gish and had 3 daughters. Donna Mackey and Kathleen Johnson both of Grants Pass and Jeannine Gish who precede them in death. She was a loving...

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