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

Wayne "Neal" Green

Wayne "Neal" Green

Nov 12, 2015

Former Grants Pass resident, Wayne “Neal” Green, age 76, of Springfield, died Thursday, November 12, 2015 at a care facility. Neal was born August 19, 1939 in Bakersfield, California to Wayne M. Green & Dorothy I. Green. In 1946 he moved from California to Grants Pass. From 2007 to 2015 he lived at Spruce Point Assisted Living in Florence before...

Poul John Nielsen

Poul John Nielsen

Nov 10, 2015

Poul John Nielsen, age 75, died November 10, 2015, in his home in Grants Pass, Oregon. Poul was born July 9, 1940, in Odense, Denmark to Svend and Ella Nielsen. After the close of World War 2, Svend, Ella and Poul immigrated to America, being sponsored by Svend’s sister who lived in Florida. In 1957 the family moved to southern...

Harley Dean Riley

Harley Dean Riley

Nov 5, 2015

Harley Dean Riley, age 43, of Grants Pass, died November 5, 2015 as a result of a motorcycle accident. A celebration of life will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 20, 2015 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. Please visit the obituary and sign Harley’s tribute wall at www.since1928hull.com. The middle child of three, he was born December 28, 1971...

Joann Hecox

Joann Hecox

Nov 2, 2015

JoAnn Hecox, age 62, of Grants Pass, died Monday, November 2, 2015 at her home. A memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2015 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Stake Center on Williams Highway. Interment will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2015 at Eagle Point National Cemetery. Hull & Hull Funeral...

Blake Edward Hardwick

Blake Edward Hardwick

Nov 1, 2015

Blake Edward Hardwick was born May 23, 1937 in Oakland, California where he was raised and died November 1, 2015 at home in Hugo, Oregon. He lived in Hugo from 1977 to 1990; Brookings, Oregon from 1991 to 1998 and back to Hugo from 1999 to 2015. Blake attended Fremont High School. Then sold used cars for a few years....

Lloyd K. Hipp

Lloyd K. Hipp

Oct 31, 2015

Lloyd K. Hipp, born March 26, 1949, died at his home in Cave Junction on October 31, 2015. He was a long time resident of the Illinois Valley along with his wife Carol Hipp of 47 years. He moved his family from Watsonville, California to Oregon in 1981. Mr. Hipp enjoyed fishing, music and BBQ with family and friends. Survivors...

Diane M. Lewis

Diane M. Lewis

Oct 30, 2015

Former Grants Pass resident, Diane M. Lewis, age 73, of Bandon, Oregon died Friday, October 30, 2015 at Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Oregon Family services will be held. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. More information to follow as family provides.

George W. King

George W. King

Oct 30, 2015

On October 30, 2015 George Willis King, 79 of Grants Pass, Oregon who was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and Veteran of the Korean War entered into eternal peace in his home with his loving family by his side. George was born in Tolleson, Arizona to Jesse & Lorena King on October 18, 1936. He proudly served...

Loyd Arthur Wiltermood

Loyd Arthur Wiltermood

Oct 29, 2015

At the age of 92, Loyd Arthur Wiltermood left this world to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Loyd was born to Arthur & Blanche Wiltermood on July 17, 1923 in Kildare, Oklahoma. Shortly after Loyd’s birth, the Wiltermood family began their journey west which brought them to Murphy, Oregon in 1931. During the late 1930’s, Loyd’s...

Brian Hugh Mcneeley

Brian Hugh Mcneeley

Oct 29, 2015

Brian Hugh McNeeley, age 76, of Grants Pass, died Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Rogue Regional Medical Center. Brian was born on June 29, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York to John & Norma McNeeley. Brian was educated by the Jesuit Priests in Brooklyn. He worked for The Daily News in Manhattan as a pressman for 30 years. He later worked...

Randy G. Ripley

Randy G. Ripley

Oct 25, 2015

Randy George Ripley passed away in the early morning hours of October 25, 2015 at his family home. Randy lived in the Wimer area for many years with his Wife Diana Ripley and his Mother Marion K. Hatch-Merrick. Randy had a road side Farm Stand on East Evans Creek Road for a few years which many in the community may...

Joshua J. "Josh" Smith

Joshua J. "Josh" Smith

Oct 24, 2015

Joshua J. “Josh” Smith, age 26, of Grants Pass, died Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Rogue Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Merlin, Oregon

James E. "Jim" Pendleton

James E. "Jim" Pendleton

Oct 21, 2015

James E. “Jim” Pendleton, age 82, of Grants Pass, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Highland House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. No services are planned. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

Garry Charles Kausch

Garry Charles Kausch

Oct 15, 2015

Garry Charles Kausch, age 64, of Grants Pass, Oregon passed away on Thursday, Oct 15, 2015 under the care of Lovejoy Hospice after a long battle with ALS. Garry was born on March 11, 1951 in Appleton, WI to Louise and Garrison Kausch. Garry grew up in Appleton, WI attended Xavier High School and the UW-Milwaukee. He married Janis E....

Carryl Bennett

Carryl Bennett

Oct 14, 2015

Carryl Bennett, age 78, of Grants Pass, died Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at her home. Private services will be held. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

Sandy Jacobson

Sandy Jacobson

Oct 13, 2015

Sandy Jacobson, age 65, of Grants Pass, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Rogue Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors with a gathering to follow.

Jerry Lee Clark

Jerry Lee Clark

Oct 10, 2015

Jerry Lee Clark, age 63, of Cave Junction, died Saturday, October 10, 2015 in Cave Junction. No services are planned.

Alberta Elaine Minton

Alberta Elaine Minton

Oct 10, 2015

Alberta Elaine Minton, age 76, of Wolf Creek, died Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Three Rivers Medical Center. Alberta was born August 17, 1939 in Grants Pass to Albert & Phyllis Gilliam. She was raised in Wolf Creek and attended schools in Wolf Creek before attending Grants Pass High School. After moving away she returned to Wolf Creek 53 years...

Harold A. Wiese

Harold A. Wiese

Oct 10, 2015

Harold A. Wiese, age 96, of Merlin, died Saturday, October 10, 2015 at his son’s home. A memorial graveside with honors will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2015 at Eagle Point National Cemetery.

Bryce Dwayne Brummett

Bryce Dwayne Brummett

Oct 9, 2015

Bryce Dwayne Brummett, age 83, passed from this life on Friday, October 9, 2015, at Three Rivers Community Hospital, Grants Pass, Oregon. He is survived by his children Vickie Chandler and spouse Greg, Emily McAlister and spouse Greg, Timothy Brummett and spouse Karen, all of Grants Pass, Oregon; and Tami Schamp of Springfield, Oregon; 15 Grandchildren, 22 Great-Grandchildren and 2...

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This is a collection of obituaries for Grants Pass, OR, Cave Junction, OR & Josephine County. With services throughout Oregon that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.