Obituaries

Dec 26, 2023

Henry Allen Porter, longtime resident of Stayton, Oregon died on December 26, 2023, at the age of 81 following a brief illness complicated by a stroke suffered in August 2023. He died at his home surrounded by family members. Henry, or Hank, was survived by his wife of 56 years Sandi Porter, his son Vaughn Porter and wife Cynthia...

Dec 26, 2023

Terry L. Stroud, 82, of Stayton, Oregon, went to join Jesus on December 26, 2023. He was a loving husband, Dad, and Pa. Terry passed peacefully at home with family.

He was born on December 12, 1941 in Bakersfield, California to the late Leora Brasher and Jesse Stroud. He was preceded in death by his...

Dec 25, 2023

Grandma was born August 18, 1932, to Sherman and Letha Stallsworth in Eckley, Co. She was the oldest and had 3 younger brothers: Wayne, David and Danny. Uncle David is her only surviving brother. When Grandma was 12 years old the family moved to Adams County, Colorado. They lived there for a year and a half then they moved...

Dec 25, 2023

Michael H. Rowe, age 71, passed away the morning of Monday, December 25, 2023. Michael, son of William H. Rowe and Anna Marie Rowe (Barbano), was born on November 30, 1952 in Fresno, California. Along with California, he also called Minnesota, Hawaii, and finally, Oregon his home. Michael enjoyed living the retired life in Mill City with his wife...

Dec 24, 2023

Dec 21, 2023

Richard (Rick) Funderburg passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023 surrounded by his wife, kids and grandkids after a long illness. He was 75 years old. Rick was born in Eugene, Oregon on October 2, 1949. He grew up in Eugene and had a special love of trains and travel and as a kid went to many places because...

Dec 19, 2023

Marilyn Kay McLain, 80, of Stayton, Oregon, passed away on December 19, 2023 and is now at rest in Jesus till the first resurrection at His Second Coming.

She was born on November 13, 1943 in Loma Linda, California, to the late Mabel Mildred McClelland Jenner and Earl Claude McClelland. She married James B McLain...

Dec 19, 2023

Full Obituary Pending

Dec 18, 2023

Lorene Reta Hanson was born on June 7, 1951 in Los Angeles, California to David and Irene (Kilpatrick) Hanson. She passed away on December 18, 2023 in Stayton, Oregon.

Dec 17, 2023

Charles Dennis Boatwright, 74, of Alsea, Oregon, passed away

peacefully on December 17, 2023. He was born on July 2, 1949, in

Corvallis, Oregon, to Margret (Wells) and Charles Boatwright.

He was an avid fan of football, stock car racing,

hunting, and fishing. He especially enjoyed fishing the Alsea...

Dec 17, 2023

Duane William Cummins, born on April 21, 1946, in Denver, Colorado, to Loren and Marcella (Rockstad) Cummins. A man of unparalleled determination and unwavering commitment, Duane's life was a testament to adventure, entrepreneurship, and an unyielding love for family and friends.

Graduating from Antelope Valley High School in 1964, Duane's path was one...

Dec 15, 2023

Mark Sterling Griswold, of Mehama, Oregon, a devoted husband and loving father, went home to be with Jesus on December 15, 2023. His departure leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew and cherished him.

Born on October 12, 1952 in McMinnville, Oregon, to Frances and Milo Griswold, Mark’s life was marked by...

Dec 14, 2023

Steven Reed Strong, a beloved resident of Lyons, Oregon, peacefully passed away on December 14, 2023, in Woodburn, Oregon, leaving behind a legacy of service, love, and cherished memories. Born on January 25, 1949, in Iron Mountain, Wisconsin, Steven was the son of Ray Strong and Betty (Fraker) Strong.

A man of unwavering dedication and...

Dec 11, 2023

Melissa Sue Dennis was born on September 2, 1982, in Apple Valley, California to Mike Dennis and Sharon Goodman Dennis. For the last 30 years Melissa resided in Turner, Oregon and attended Cascade High School until her senior year. She graduated in 2001. During her time in high school, Melissa was active in volleyball, swimming, and softball. She was...

Dec 10, 2023

Rose Ann McGrory Nesler was born in Lebanon, Oregon on June 23,1945. She was the fourth of nine children born to Patrick E and Thelma P McGrory. Rose grew up on a farm with her siblings and went to Crowfoot Grade School, Seven Oak Middle School, Lebanon High School, and Chemeketa Community College.

After high...

Dec 3, 2023

A full obituary is pending.

Nov 28, 2023

Full Obituary Pending

Nov 28, 2023

Carol Elaine Coon also known as Lainie by some members of her family, peacefully passed away on November 28, 2023, at the age of 98 in Salem, Oregon. She was born on October 20, 1925, in Mobridge, South Dakota.

Carol was a devoted and loving person who always put her family first. Always there to...

Nov 27, 2023

Gail Maria Lucas, born on January 13, 1959, to Velma Oelshlager and Marvel Hoiseth. Gail embraced life with a passion for communication, family, and adventure.

She departed on November 27, 2023, in Jefferson, Oregon, leaving behind a legacy woven with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Gail pursued her passion for Sign Language Interpreting...

Nov 27, 2023

Peter Braithwaite was born on December 7, 1958, in Patchogue, New York to Gerard and Joan Braithwaite. Peter passed away in Lebanon, Oregon on November 27, 2023, at the age of 64. He is preceded in death by his parents Gerard and Joan Braithwaite and survived by his daughter Cheesa Braithwaite.