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Greater Southern Oregon; including Josephine, Jackson, and Douglas Counties
Beth Marie Piete
Sep 27, 2019
Beth Marie (Gohlinghorst) Piete reached her goal in heaven September 27, 2019. Beth was born in Norfolk Nebraska to Ernest AG Gohlinghorst and Rose B Dittberner, January 12, 1946. She was proceeded in death by her father in 1959 and her Mother and Sister in 2015. Her life led her from Nebraska through Idaho Falls, Idaho and Pendleton Oregon to...
Timothy D Duffy
Sep 25, 2019
Timothy D Duffy, age 71, of Cave Junction, died Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at his home. A celebration of life will be at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Fountain of Life Assembly of God in Cave Junction. Illinois Valley Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Ellen Louise Dalton
Sep 20, 2019
Ellen L. Dalton, age 81, of Grants Pass, died Friday, September 20, 2019 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. She was born to Estal and Alta (Bebb) Coffman on April 18, 1938 in Colby, Kansas. After graduating from the Colby, Kansas high school, Ellen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Wichita, Kansas and worked as a Registered Nurse in...
Elvera "Sis" Clarke
Sep 18, 2019
Former Grants Pass resident, Elvera Jeanette “Sis” Clarke, age 94, of Eugene, died September 18, 2019 at a care facility in Eugene. No services are planned. Private interment at Eagle Point National Cemetery.
David Allen Gross
Sep 16, 2019
Celebrating the Life of David Allen Gross David Allen Gross, age 73, died in hospice in Merlin, Oregon, on September 16, 2019. David was born on September 18, 1945, to Lester Erwin Gross and Alva May Cammack-Archer in Pasadena, California, as the youngest of three children. David got a Bachelor of Science in Business Computer Science, was a business owner...
C. Clay Dickerson
Sep 15, 2019
(Cherryl) Clay Dickerson, age 75, of Azalea, Oregon, passed away last Sunday night September 15, 2019 near his home en route to the hospital. Clay was born in Vineburg, CA July 17, 1944, first child to Clayton & Lula Belle Dickerson. They Moved to Hugo, OR in November 1945 where they bought a 40-acre ranch (later expanded to near 90...
Barbara Jeanne James
Sep 14, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Jeanne James announces her passing on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the age of 80 years old. Barbara will be lovingly remembered by her children John Smith (wife Maria) of Santa Clarita, CA, Mariann James of Merlin, OR, Linda Leavitt and Victor Smith of Rogue River, OR. Barbara will also...
Stanley Michael Swartz
Sep 13, 2019
Stanley Michael Swartz, age 85, of Rogue River, died September 13, 2019 at Highland House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. No services are planned.
Ethel Elzea
Sep 12, 2019
Ethel Elzea passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 106 next to her daughters, Lorene and Denise Elzea. Born in 1913 she witnessed 100 years of world changes from oil lamps for light, horse and buggy for travel, and party-line wind-up telephones to computer phones, computer cars and voice activated commands to operate one’s life. She was and...
Larry C. Hill
Sep 11, 2019
Larry C. Hill, age 89, of Cave Junction, died September 11, 2019 at his home. Arrangements are pending.
Anthony Burroughs Jones
Sep 11, 2019
Anthony Burroughs Jones, age 75, of Cave Junction, died September 11, 2019 at his home. Arrangements are pending.
Joan Marie Miller
Sep 10, 2019
Joan M. Miller, age 85, of Grants Pass, died September 10, 2019 at Countryside Village Lodge. Joan was born August 4, 1934 in Geneva, New York. In 1997 she moved from Salem to Grants Pass. Survivors include four daughters Kimberly Ann Marie Lea of Salem, Oregon, Karen Lisa Abblitt of Grants Pass, Oregon, Kaurie Debra Jones of Amarillo, Texas and...
Drury Wood
Sep 9, 2019
Major Drury W Wood's life began in Nashville, GA, November 5, 1923. His higher education consisted of 2 years at Georgia Technology Institute, 1941-42, specializing in Mechanical Engineering. WW II interrupted thoughts of further education, especially of the formal kind. On December 8, 1942, he enlisted in the Navy Flight Program. He was commissioned 2nd Lt. USMCR, and sent to...
Mark D. Allen
Sep 9, 2019
Mark David Allen was born in Valley Center, California on May 26, 1980 and moved with his family to Grants Pass In 1982. He loved baseball and working and playing on his iPad. He is survived by his parents, David and Nancy; brother, Craig and wife Karla; sister, Leslie and husband, James; 11 adored nephews and nieces; and best friend...
Yvonne D. Keebler
Sep 9, 2019
Yvonne Darlene Keebler went home to Glory with her children and grandchildren by her side, on September 9, 2019. She was so very loved by all of her family and friends. Yvonne didn’t really know the difference between family and friends. If she loved you -- you were family to her. She was an only child and she longed to...
Wilma Joy Terry
Sep 7, 2019
Wilma Joy Terry, age 90, of Ashland, died September 7, 2019 at Linda Vista Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are pending.
John Yanutik Iii
Sep 5, 2019
John “Johnny” Yanutik III, age 51, of Merlin, died September 5, 2019 of medical complications while riding his motorcycle. John is survived by his father John “Senior” Yanutik Jr; sister Raquel Wilder and her husband Aaron; son John “J.J.” Yanutik IV and his wife Lindsay; daughter Kailei Yanutik; grandson John “Dub” Yanutik V; nephew Christopher Wilder; and cousins Michael “Tex”...
William "Bill" Foster
Sep 5, 2019
William “Bill” Foster, age 91, of Grants Pass, died September 5, 2019 at his home. Arrangements are pending.
Leroy C. Willoughby
Sep 4, 2019
LeRoy C. Willoughby, age 82, of Grants Pass, died September 4, 2019 at Celia’s House. A memorial service will be at 5:00 p.m., October 5, 2019 at Edgewater Christian Fellowship.
Ivan James Nutting Jr
Sep 3, 2019
Ivan James Nutting, age 41, of Wilderville, died September 3, 2019. He was born March 13, 1978 in Medford, Oregon and moved to Grants Pass in 1980. Ivan loved nature, the woods, gold mining and wildcrafting such as berries, and mushroom. He also loved cleaning up properties for people. He is survived by two daughters Kisha Kimberly Nutting and Aireanna...
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