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Greater Southern Oregon; including Josephine, Jackson, and Douglas Counties
Roy LaVerne Tennant
Nov 20, 2025
Roy LaVerne Tennant—“Pop-Pop” May 6, 1947 – November 20, 2025
Roy LaVerne Tennant was born in Santa Cruz, California on May 6, 1947, to Elmer Tennant and Margaret Marie Ingersoll. He grew up alongside his older brother, Ray Tennant (deceased), and graduated from Mark Keppel High School in Alhambra, CA.
Roy answered his nation’s call and served in the United States Army...
Buford B. "Skip" Young
Nov 19, 2025
Buford B. “Skip” Young, age 81, of Grants Pass, died November 19, 2025 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
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Anniece "Ann" Pike
Nov 19, 2025
Anniece "Ann" Pike, age 88, of Grants Pass, died November 19, 2025 at her home.
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Glen Majors
Nov 19, 2025
Glen Majors, age 84, of Jacksonville, died November 19, 2025 at his home.
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Michael Allen Kotrba
Nov 18, 2025
Michael Allen Kotrba, age 83, of Rogue River, died November 18, 2025 in Grants Pass.
Michael Allen Kotrba was born January 11th, 1942 to Ben and June Kotrba in Southgate, California and entered into heavenly rest on November 18th of this year. He is survived by his wife, Marva, two children David (Colleen) of Grants Pass and Deborah (Bill) of Rolling...
Terry Matthews
Nov 18, 2025
Terry Matthews, age 67, of Grants Pass, died November 18, 2025 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
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James "Jimmy" Evans
Nov 18, 2025
James "Jimmy" Evans, age 68, of Cave Junction, died November 18, 2025 at his home.
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Christopher Scott Burman
Nov 17, 2025
Christopher Scott Burman, age 58, of Rogue River, died November 17, 2025 at his home.
Christopher Scott Burman ~
It’s with heavy hearts we announce the unexpected, peaceful passing of Christopher S. Burman; he was 58 years old when he left us, on November 17th. Chris was born in Illinois, but came to call Rogue River home when he moved at a...
Everett Nelson Jr.
Nov 16, 2025
Everett "Bud" Nelson Jr. age 70, of Medford, died November 16, 2025 at Highland House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
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Ellen Marie Larsen
Nov 14, 2025
Our mother, Ellen Marie Larsen, passed away November 14, 2025 with her family close by.
Ellen was born to Victor and Esther in Hjorrine, Denmark in 1930. She studied nursing in Aalborg, Denmark and became a registered nurse. It was in Denmark that she met and married the love of her life, Eric B. Larsen in 1955. Shortly thereafter she traveled...
Patricia "Nettie" Thomas
Nov 14, 2025
💖 In Loving Memory: Patricia “Nettie” Thomas 💖It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Patricia “Nettie” Thomas, at the age of 59. Nettie was a cornerstone of strength and boundless love, whose dedication to her family was the defining characteristic of her life. Her infectious laugh and nurturing spirit will be profoundly...
Gary Hess
Nov 13, 2025
Gary Steven Hess of Grants Pass, Oregon, passed away on November 13, 2025 at Countryside Village the Lodge. Gary made Grants Pass his home in 1963 after moving from Mapleton, Oregon and called Southern Oregon home for more than sixty years.
He attended Southern Oregon College, where he earned his BS and Master’s Degree in Education, beginning a lifelong career dedicated...
Marvin L. Watkins
Nov 12, 2025
Marvin L. Watkins, age 71, of O'Brien, died November 12, 2025 at his home.
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Norma Fay Spencer
Nov 12, 2025
Norma Fay Spencer, age 87, of Grants Pass, died November 12, 2025 at her home.
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Gloria J. Glidewell
Nov 12, 2025
Gloria Jean Glidewell, born on March 25, 1948, in San Luis Obispo, passed away on November 12, 2025, in Grants Pass at a Licensed Adult Foster Home.
Daughter of Harvey and Ruth Glidewell. Gloria is survived by her son Michael Haro and granddaughters Téa and Kaya Haro of California. Gloria’s family also included her nieces Amber Lawson and Amy Ray Glidewell,...
Rebecca McFarland
Nov 12, 2025
Rebecca McFarland, age 71, of Grants Pass, died November 12, 2025 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
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William C. Fortino
Nov 12, 2025
William C. "Bill" Fortino, age 88, of Grants Pass, died November 12, 2025 at his home.
A viewing will be held Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 1:00p.m.- 3:00p.m. at Hull & Hull.
Private mausoleum entombment at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
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Patricia Ann Keyes
Nov 11, 2025
Patricia Ann Keyes, age 82, of Grants Pass, died November 11, 2025 at Pacific Living Centers of Grants Pass.
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Jade Denham
Nov 11, 2025
Jade Denham, born on May 10, 2003, in Grants Pass, Oregon, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2025, in her hometown. She left this world far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love and an indelible impression on all who knew her.
Known for her outgoing and bold personality, Jade was an old soul with a friendly disposition who made...
Larry Alan Falleur
Nov 11, 2025
Larry Alan Falleur, age 86, of Grants Pass, died November 11, 2025 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.
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