Obituaries

DUANE CHAMP August 21, 1939 – August 22, 2011 Stayton, Oregon Born in Stayton, Oregon, Duane passed away at 72 years old in Stayton, Oregon. He is survived by his wife Beverly; two daughters Traci Champ of Oregon City, and Roxanne (Brian) Dressler of Battleground, Washington; son Roger Champ of Portland, Oregon; brother Marvin Champ of Stayton, Oregon;  Grandfather...

Edith Edie Lorraine Rowe March 5, 1942 March 24, 2016 Jefferson, Oregon A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, April 30 atFruitland Community Church in Salem. No obituary submitted. Arrangements entrusted to Weddle Funeral Services.

February 3, 1939 – Aug. 6, 2012 JEFFERSON – Harold Millard was born to Hugh and Wilhelmina Millard at home on Feb. 3rd, 1939.  Harold grew up in Jefferson and attended Jefferson High School.  He always had a love for horses.  He had the ability to coax a horse to do anything, even dance.  For many years the logging...

Joan Beverly Davis June 24, 1940 February 1, 2012 Stayton, Oregon Joan was born in Poughkeepsie, New York to Irving and Anna VanDyke.  She married W. Terry Davis.  Joan was a homemaker.   She and  Terry most recently moved to Stayton from Reno-Sparks area of Nevada.  She is survived by her husband, Terry, daughter; Nicole, son; Ron, brother; Joe VanDyke...

Larry Eldon Ambrosek April 8, 1941 – March 6, 2011 Stayton, Oregon Memorial service will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church, Stayton, Oregon on Sat. March 12th at 2:00 pm. Larry Eldon Ambrosek was born April 8, 1941 in Albany, Oregon, to Joe and Zelma (Piatt) Ambrosek.  Larry had 3 brothers, Everett, George and Gordon; and 2 sisters, Kathleen...

Shaw, Oregon Richard Midkiff, 69, of Shaw, Oregon, made a peaceful journey to heaven on February 28, 2012, surrounded by family.  Rick was the loving husband of Lanii Midkiff (Staten); cherished father of Stacie Midkiff and Jennifer Lara (Midkiff); beloved brother of Jean Uren, Kaye Long, and Patty Ann Garner; adoring grandpa of Joaquín Lara, Maya Lara and Karli...

January 31, 1953 March 18, 2012 Lyons, Oregon Ralph died doing what he loved most, Snowmobiling at Breitenbush with his Brothers.  Born in Salem, Oregon to Raymond & Joan Silbernagel, he grew up in Jordan and graduated from Regis High School in 1971.  He was a hard worker and Construction fit his talents.  Eastern Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British...

October 8, 1927 June 8, 2012 Stayton, Oregon Russell was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Ervin and Ellena Beougher.  He married Viola Smith in Florence, OR on June 13, 1949.  He worked in construction for many years and after he retired he went to work for Rainbow Foods/Grocery Outlet in Stayton.  He enjoyed fishing, camping and took great...

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Cynthia Ellen Waddle July 20, 1949 – September 29, 2011 Lyons, Oregon On Thursday, Sept. 29, Cynthia went to be with her Creator and family who have passed before her.  Cynthia was born in Makanda, Illinois to Charles and Ina Jackson.  She met the love of her life and married Johnny D. Waddle on August 4, 1964.  They made...

Alice Olene Veach March 2, 1912 – Decemeber 3, 2010 Sublimity – Olene was born in Peacock, Texas and lived in Buffalo Gap, Texas before moving with her family to Imperial Valley, CA in the early 1920’s.  She was married to Claude Jernigan and had five children, Robert, Mary Jane, Ronald, Richard and Eunice.  She and Claude moved many...

BETTY JOANNE KINLER November 12, 1930 – November 7, 2015 Salem, Oregon Betty Joanne Keithley was born November 12, 1930 to Leland and Della Keithley in North Santiam, Oregon. She went to be with her beloved Lord on November 7, 2015. Betty Jo (BJ) married Julian Kinler on July 26, 1953. Together they had 4 children, Robin (Bud) Austin,...

April 12, 1969 – Sept. 7, 2012 Stayton, Oregon Linda S. Galindo was born at San Andreas, CA on the 12th of April, 1969.  She passed away on Friday, September 7th at Stayton.  She was 43 years of age.  Linda will always be known for her sweet smile, soft voice, and always telling friends and family that she loved...

Marie Therese Fenwick December 11, 1930 – September 30, 2017 Stayton, Oregon Marie Fenwick, age 86, of Stayton, Oregon, passed away Saturday, September 30th at McKillops Residence in Sublimity, Oregon. Marie was born in Beverly, Massachusetts, and graduated from Beverly High School class of 1948. Marie was the last surviving child of the late William and Leonne (St. Jean)...

Doris M. Travis (Potter) Aug. 25, 1944 – July 23, 2010 Salem, Oregon Doris M. Travis, 65, passed away on Friday the 23rd at her home in Salem.  She was born in Downey, CA, the daughter of Fred and Pearl Stilwell.  She graduated from Lynwood high school in Lynwood, California.  Married to Edwin Potter in May of 1966.  Edwin...

JOHN ANDREW LUCAS December 24, 1934 June 28, 2011 Turner, Oregon John passed away Tuesday, June 28, at the age of 76, from the effects of esophageal cancer. He died peacefully in his home. John was born in Salem, Oregon, to Mike Lucas and Josephine (Brouriver) Lucas. John graduated from West Stayton Grade School in 1949, and Salem High...

June Gladys McPheeters, born 6/12/20, died on 10/26/08. June was preceded in death by her loving husband John Willard (Mac) McPheeters, mother Laura Ida Baumann, sister Beatrice Josephine Smith, and brother Lawrence Irving Baumann. She is survived by niece Nancy Ann Henry and family, Laura Lee Schulte and family, Robert E. Battmer and family, George L. Battmer and family,...

THOMAS  “TOM”  THOMPSON May 23, 1951   †   Nov. 14, 2013 Thomas “Tom” Thompson passed away on Thursday, November 14th at his home in Scio.Tom was born on May 23, 1951 in California.  He was 62 yrs. of age.  The son of Dewey and Mary Thompson. Tom moved to Scio, Oregon over 30 years ago and  was married to Karen...

Patricia Ann Greenwood August 6, 1963 August 1, 2008 MILL CITY Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Sat., August 9, 2008 at Gates Community Church, Gates. Arrangements entrusted to Weddle Funeral Services Stayton ,Oregon.

NAOMI N.  POYNER November 1, 1924 – May 6, 2012 MOLALLA Naomi N. Poyner, died Sunday, May 6th at her home in Molalla.  She was 87 years of age.  She was the daughter of John and Cora Palmer. Naomi grew up in upper Yachats Valley and attended school at Portland Adventist Academy.  She enlisted in the US Marine Corps...