Obituaries

Nov 4, 2014

Richard D. Pankey, age 81, of Sunny Valley, passed away on Tuesday, November 4th 2014 at his home. Richard was born in Weed, California in 1933 to Lorenzo & Lena Pankey. He is survived by his sisters Shirley Foster and Mary Pankey; children Valarie H. Miller(Terrence), Richard D Pankey Jr.(Beverly) and Ren Dean Pankey; nieces and nephews; five Grandchildren and...

Nov 4, 2014

William Newell “Bill” Smith, age 75, of Grants Pass, died Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at his home. Bill was born in 1939 in Rochester, New York. Bill grew up in Rochester with his two sisters Sue and Nancy and parents Robert and Vema Smith. From a very young age, he loved the great outdoors and was often found playing baseball,...

Nov 3, 2014

John Lawrence “Jack” Jueden, age 73, of Grants Pass, died Monday, November 3, 2014 at his daughter’s home. A celebration of life will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Hull & Hull Chapel refreshments to follow. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Lovejoy Hospice, 939 SE 8th...

Nov 2, 2014

Anne Lehman was born November 20, 1949 in Atlanta, Georgia. She moved to Grants Pass, where she met and married Jim Lehman and became a blended family with five children. They were both active in their church, Calvary Chapel, and the Eagles programs. Annie was self-employed as an upholsterer. Her hobbies included upholstery, flower arrangements, decorating and gardening. She also...

Nov 1, 2014

Jeremy R. Powers, age 33, of Grants Pass, died Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Three Rivers Medical Center from complications from leukemia.. A memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 or...

Oct 27, 2014

Walter “George” Fence, 73, of Grants Pass, Oregon passed away peacefully in his home on the evening of October the 27th, 2014. He was in the company of his wife Evelyn Joyce Fence and spent his final moments speaking with his daughter Ashley Meredith Schilling. George was born on January, 6th 1941 in Carmel, California. He served in the United...

Oct 27, 2014

Joseph Wayne Cornelison, age 87, of Grants Pass, died Monday, October 27, 2014 at Rogue Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Eagle Point National Cemetery with military honors. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to Parkway Christian Center, Mission Fund, 229 NE...

Oct 26, 2014

Niels H. Pierce Sr, age 64, of Grants Pass, died Sunday, October 26, 2014 at his home. No services are planned. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Niels was born January 25, 1950 in Toledo, Oregon. In 1968 he graduated from Grants Pass High School. On March 30, 1974 in Reno, Nevada he married Sheila Blair....

Oct 25, 2014

Joan Loree Backes Lewman Shelley passed away Saturday, October 25th 2014 at the home of her son in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines surrounded by her loving family and friends. A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Merlin Building. Interment will follow at Hawthorne Memorial Gardens. Hull...

Oct 25, 2014

Paul Anthony “Tony” Benedetti, age 92 of Grants Pass, died Saturday, October 25, 2014 at his home. A celebration of life will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Josephine County Fairgrounds Flower Building. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Tony was born on July 8, 1922 in Parkdale, Oregon and...

Oct 24, 2014

Ruth Putnam Young Menke, age 99, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Sweet Pea Retirement Living. A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Save the Redwoods League, 111 Sutter Street,...

Oct 23, 2014

In the early morning hours on October 23, 2014, Jerry passed away at Salem Hospital in Salem Oregon. Jerry was 63 years old. Jerry Gregory was born at Camp Roberts in Paso Robles, California, on August 24, 1951. He was the eldest child of Betty Louise Richardson and Gerald Sherman Gregory Sr. Jerry graduated from Glendale High School in 1969....

Oct 22, 2014

Oct 21, 2014

Lewis M. Lyons of Cave Junction, passed away at home on October 21, 2014. Lewis was born in Fort Worth/Dallas (Cow Town) Texas on July 5, 1927. Lew and his wife Bonnie moved to Cave Junction in 1991 after attending numerous 'Sub Station North' Reunions with other retired Long Beach Police retirees. At age 16, he started working in the...

Oct 20, 2014

Telvina “Sally” Ann Nunn Wilkins, age 94, of Grants Pass, died Monday, October 20, 2014 at her home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Sally was born May 15, 1920 in Lisbon, Portugal. She traveled to America with her family when she was a small...

Oct 20, 2014

Gene Blackburn, age 88, of Grants Pass, died Monday, October 20, 2014 at Royale Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center. No services are planned. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Gene was born December 18, 1925 in Denver, Colorado. Gene attended Frank Wiggins Trade School in Los Angeles before joining the United States Navy. He retired after...

Oct 18, 2014

Doug Davis, age 78, of O’Brien, died Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Three Rivers Medical Center. No services are planned. Illinois Valley Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. He was born Dal Mar Warren Davis on September 2, 1936 in Hammett, Idaho. He worked in the television industry starting at ABC and working on shows such as General Hospital,...

Oct 17, 2014

Former Grants Pass resident, Anie Marie Williams, age 22, of Bullhead City, Arizona died Friday, October 17, 2014 in Blythe, California as a result of an automobile accident. A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Granite Hill Cemetery. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made in the...

Oct 16, 2014

Steve Funk, age 63, passed peacefully on October 16, 2014, at his home after a hard fought battle against cancer. Steve was born in Hudson, New York, on April 30, 1951, and moved with his family to Hollywood, Florida, at age two. He is the son of Simeon and Barbara Thomas Funk, both deceased. Steve and Janette Laubhan were married...

Oct 16, 2014

Ruth Ann Roman, age 57, of Grants Pass, died Thursday, October 16, 2014 at her home. Private family services will be held. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Ruth was born on February 3, 1957 in Santa Clara, California. On April 9, 1972 she married the love of her life, Joe Roman. In 1994 they moved...