Obituaries
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Greater Southern Oregon; including Josephine, Jackson, and Douglas Counties
Thomas Luke Zech
Jul 7, 2025
Thomas Luke Zech (Tom) was born on February 14, 1960. He passed away on July 7, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. He was the beloved son of Ralph and Bette Zech. When the family moved to a farm in Enumclaw, Tom joined the inaugural classes at Westwood Elementary School and later graduated from Enumclaw High School. He was...
Elizabeth "Betty" McCaw
Jul 7, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" McCaw, age 93, of Grants Pass, died July 7, 2025 in Grants Pass.
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Eric John Edin
Jul 4, 2025
Eric John Edin, age 69, of Grants Pass, died July 4, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, strength, and unwavering commitment to his family.
He is survived by his wife, Delia Edin; daughters, Catherine and Tracy; and six grandchildren: Luca, Genesis, Mya, Jaylen, Kenna, and Shai; and his three loving sisters, Jo Anne Coller, Mary Edin, and Elinor Edin Kasza....
Kam Elene Smith
Jul 4, 2025
Kam Elene Smith, age 67, of Glendale, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends on July 4, 2025.
Kam will be buried next to her late husband at Wilderville Cemetery on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., with Followers of Christ conducting a graveside service.
She was born Kam Elene Dunlap to Eldon Emmit “Bud” and...
Shirley Sowell-Gooch-Linkhart
Jul 4, 2025
Shirley Sowell Gooch Linkhart, age 87, of Grants Pass, died July 4, 2025 at a Licensed Assisted Living Facility.
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Julie Dianne Hill
Jul 3, 2025
Julie Dianne Hill, age 65, of Wilderville, Oregon, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Julie was born to Joseph and Dianne Hill. It was soon realized that she was born with Down Syndrome. Without a second thought in their minds, they brought Julie home and gave her the wonderful life she so deserved. Julie grew up in...
Terry Rathbone
Jul 2, 2025
Terry Rathbone, age 73, of Grants Pass, died July 2, 2025 at his home.
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Gerald Lee Eastman
Jul 1, 2025
Gerald Lee Eastman, the storyteller of all storytellers, a true Canadian cowboy through and through, rode off into the sunset on Canada Day, July 01, 2025, at the age of 81.
Born on September 13, 1943, in Bassano, Alberta, Canada. Lee (he hated his first name Gerald and always went by his middle name Lee) lived life by his terms. He...
Bonnie Jeannie Perry
Jul 1, 2025
Bonnie Jeannie Perry, age 80, of Selma, died July 1, 2025 at her home.
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Phillip James Smith
Jul 1, 2025
Phillip James Smith, better known as the "Mayor of Philville," died July 1, 2025 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.
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Oscar James Bishop III
Jun 30, 2025
Oscar “Trey” James Bishop III
February 26, 1986 – June 30, 2025
Oscar James Bishop III passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2025. He was 39 years old and was born in Gulfport, MS.
Oscar was an adventurer from the very start. Brazen, wildly funny, and deeply intelligent. He didn’t just know things, he understood them. He was the kind of person who...
Fran Mahaffie
Jun 29, 2025
Fran Mahaffie, age 84, of Grants Pass, died June 29, 2025 at Applegate House of Grants Pass.
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Forrest Gordon Eldred
Jun 27, 2025
Forrest Gordon Eldred, age 30 of Medford, died June 27, 2025 at his home.
Forrest was born August 8, 1994 in Houston, Texas to James & Christine Eldred. He grew up moving every couple of years with his family from Houston to Florence, Oregon to Tucson, Arizona to North Platte, Nebraska and then to Grants Pass. Forrest graduated from Grants Pass...
Floyd V. Bell
Jun 26, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Floyd Victor Bell, 80 of Grants Pass, Oregon, who passed away on June 26, 2025, after a short but difficult battle with cancer of the liver.
Floyd is survived by his children, Ron Bell, and Katrina Bell-Headle; and his grandchildren Nikole Bell-Ginsberg, Nathan Bell, and Danielle Bell-Brinlee; 7 great grandchildren and 2 great,...
Nelson L. Thomas
Jun 25, 2025
Nelson L. Thomas, age 84, of Rogue River, died June 25, 2025 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.
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Michael Leo Young
Jun 25, 2025
Michael Leo Young, age 70, of Grants Pass, died June 25, 2025 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
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Linda Marie Henson
Jun 24, 2025
Linda Marie Henson, age 65, of Williams, died June 24, 2025 at her home.
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Douglas William Dahlstrom
Jun 24, 2025
Douglas William Dahlstrom, age 71, of Central Point, died June 24, 2025 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.
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Traci Ann Clark
Jun 20, 2025
Traci Ann Clark, age 48, of Medford, died June 20, 2025 at her home.
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Lyle Craig Ballew
Jun 20, 2025
Lyle Craig Ballew, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 20, 2025.
Lyle was born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1940 to Richard and Sarah Ballew. He was the youngest of four boys. After migrating to Oregon, he grew up in the tiny hamlet of Oak Grove, a suburb of Milwaukie.
After high school, he enlisted...
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