Obituaries
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Greater Southern Oregon; including Josephine, Jackson, and Douglas Counties
Lee Kenneth Closser
Jun 29, 2026
On June 29, 2026, Lee Kenneth Closser went home to be with Jesus. Lee was born on January 27, 1958 in Hayward, CA to Merle Kenneth Closser and Mavis Marlene Huseby. Upon graduating high school in Newark, CA, Lee joined the Navy and served as an aircraft electrician. After the Navy, he went to work for the Department of Defense...
Mel Bugg
Jun 29, 2026
Mel Bugg,
Born in San Pedro, CA on July 11th, 1943 and raised in Lynwood, CA. He passed peacefully on June 29, 2026 in Grants Pass, OR.
Avid Hot Rodder, Junkman, and lover of people. Always on the hustle, he brought light to anyone he met. Mel volunteered for countless charities and civic events as Santa Claus. His great joys in life...
William Robert Neville Crook
Jun 28, 2026
William Robert Neville Crook, age 37, of Grants Pass, died June 28, 2026 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
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Carolyn Elizabeth Roggasch
Jun 28, 2026
Carolyn Elizabeth Roggasch, age 87, of Grants Pass, died June 28, 2026.
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Rich Walker
Jun 27, 2026
Rich Walker, age 45, of Grants Pass, died June 27, 2026 at his home.
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Cynthia Sue Dotts
Jun 27, 2026
Cynthia Sue Dotts, age 59, of Grants Pass, died June 27, 2026 at her home.
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Emily Rose Fenn
Jun 26, 2026
Emily Rose Fenn, 25, of Grants Pass, left us on June 26, 2026. Born on April 12, 2001, Emily grew up in Grants Pass, attending Parkside Elementary, South Middle School, and Grants Pass High School.
Emily's greatest joy was being a mother to her beloved children, Kyrie age 3, and Kehlani age 2. Her love for dance, makeup artistry, and creating...
Rosalie "Lynn" Cushman
Jun 26, 2026
Rosalie “Lynn” Cushman, age 80, of Grants Pass, died June 26, 2026 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
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Jackson Nicklaus Mattock
Jun 25, 2026
Jackson Nicklaus Mattock, age 24, of Grants Pass, died June 25, 2026 in Grants Pass.
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Audrey Wendy Jennings
Jun 23, 2026
Audrey Wendy Jennings, age 70, of Grants Pass, died June 23, 2026 at her home.
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Mary Ann Kelso
Jun 22, 2026
Mary Ann Kelso, age 95, of Grants Pass, died June 22, 2026 at her home.
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John Silvio McCluskey
Jun 22, 2026
John McCluskey, 67, of Grants Pass, Oregon, passed away on June 22. He was born on November 11, 1958 in San Jose, California.
As a boy, John dreamed of becoming a soldier and fulfilled that dream by proudly serving in the United States Army. Following his service, he worked as a Disability Advocate for the State of Washington in Spokane. Above...
Gene "Tuffy" Decker
Jun 22, 2026
Gene "Tuffy" Decker, age 89, of Applegate, died June 22, 2026 at Kinsington at Redwood Park.
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Michael "Mike" Thomas Williams
Jun 21, 2026
Michael "Mike" Thomas Williams, age 73, of Grants Pass, died June 21, 2026 at his home.
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Mary Rose Purpuree
Jun 21, 2026
Mary Rose Purpuree, age 94, of Grants Pass, Oregon passed from this earth into a glorious Kingdom, peacefully, Sunday, June 21, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones.
Mary Rose was born June 29, 1931, in Groton, New York to George and Lucille Joli. Her family moved to Portland, Oregon in 1933 and then to Klamath Falls, Oregon until moving...
Charles "Chuck" Travis
Jun 21, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Travis, age 87, of Grants Pass, died June 22, 2026 at Royale Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center.
If he could leave us with one final message, it might sound something like this:
Grieve how you must, but always pray about it. God is with you.
Make time for family and friends. Work hard. Laugh often, tell jokes and stories. Cause a...
Claudette M. Pruitt
Jun 20, 2026
Claudette M. Pruitt, age 90, of Rogue River, died June 20, 2026 at her home.
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Patricia Dayle Biencourt
Jun 18, 2026
Patricia Dayle Biencourt, age 90, of Grants Pass, died June 18, 2026 at her home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Wolf Creek Alliance Church.
Private interment at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
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James R Scroggins
Jun 16, 2026
James R. Scroggins, age 84, of Selma, died June 16, 2026 at his home.
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Paul Allen Ream
Jun 16, 2026
Paul Allen Ream, age 82, of Rogue River, died June 16, 2026 at his home.
“The Man, the Myth, the Legend!”
Paul Allen Ream was born on September 25th, 1943 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Robert William and Fern Mae Ream. Paul was married to the most wonderful woman in the world; Cheryl Ream and they were married for 49 beautiful years. Cheryl...
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