Obituaries

Immacolata (Titina) Presnell, longtime Roseburg resident, died  February 3 at her home in Salem, Oregon, surrounded by her family. Tina was born in Naples, Italy in 1927, the second of 12 children. During World War II she met and fell in love with Charles Presnell, a GI from rural North Carolina. They eventually married and settled in Roseburg, where...

August 21, 1923 June 6, 2013 She was a wife, mother & grandmother who worked in the shipyards during WWII & worked as a line inspector at the cannery through the years.  She loved oil painting, crocheting and traveling. Elenora is survived by her children: Brenda Grimes (MT), Marilyn Juran (CA), Sandi Ralphs (UT), Carolyn Vinluan (WA), Dale Brokaw...

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...

Salem Oregon Our sweet Jordy was taken home unexpectedly Sunday morning to sing with the angels. We are hurting over our loss of this precious little guy but rejoicing that he is now able to run, play, and see all Gods wonderful creations. Jordy touched the lives of everyone he met with his big smile, contagious giggle, and joyous...

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...

Elinor Fay Cates June 1, 1931 – April 29, 2011 Sublimity, Oregon Elinor Fay Cates was born on June 1, 1931 to William and Bernese Wakeley in Aplington, Iowa.  She attended the Norfolk, Nebraska public schools and went on to the University of Nebraska where she obtained an Associate degree.  She married Wayne Cates in 1951 and they had...

Calvin Leon Marler was born April 8, 1935 in Teresita, Oklahoma to Dewey and Emmer Marler.

MADELON “MADDIE”  L.  HICKMAN October 7, 1939   †   October 9, 2013 Madelon “Maddie” Hickman passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 9th .  She was 74.  The daughter of Thomas and Virginia Tyks.  Madelon was born in South Bend, Indiana on the 7th of October, 1939.  She had worked as a Truck Driver for Dick Simon Trucking Company.  She was married...

Calvin Leslie Beggs November 26, 1923

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...

October 9, 1987 November 4, 2013 Lyons, Oregon Resident. Dustin Paul Campbell was born October 9, 1987 in Salida Colorado.  He grew up in Goldendale, Washington and moved to Lyons, Oregon in 2001. Dustin achieved so much in a short period. He had roots in Australia as a dual citizen and met his extended family on a visit to...

ELIZABETH  “BETH” FAIRCHILD SCHREIBER July 18, 1922   †   October 11, 2013 Beth Schreiber passed away on Friday, October 11th in Stayton.  She was born on July 18, 1922  in Hagerstown, Maryland.  She grew up in Hancock and graduated from Hancock High School .  She  was married to Robert Schreiber in Maryland and they moved to South Pasadena, CA where...

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...

July 26, 1930 – April 28, 2011 Bobby June Hall was born in Gladstone, New Mexico to George and Vera Hall and grew up in Grenville.  She married Bobby Joe Thurman and they traveled the world during his Military career.   She worked as an accountant.   Divorced in 1964,  she raised her family in Midwest City, Oklahoma.  She remarried Bobby...

Billie Stanton was born in Spokane, Washington on the 5th day of May, 1918.  She passed away on Saturday, March 31st in Sublimity.  She was 93 years of age and the daughter of Charles and Juanita Clark.  Billie was married to Bob Stanton in 1940.  She lived most of her life in Spokane.  She received her bachelor’s degree in...

Mina E. Pickle Sublimity, OR July 8, 1920 ~ September 22, 2008 Mina was born July 8, 1920 in Danbury, Nebraska to Arthur & Mildred (Remington) Colling. Raised in Nebraska until the family moved to Gervais area when she was 13. She married Robert J. Pickle in 1939 in Ukiah, CA. She was a homemaker. The family returned to...

Ruby Keeler Hofmann January 9, 1938 – March 17, 2015 Aumsville, Oregon Ruby was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Harry and Ella Johnson. At the age of 6, the family moved to Oregon. When Ruby was 14, she met Carl Hofmann and they were later married in Vancouver, Washington. The couple moved to the Aumsville area and farmed together...

Dave Jerome Sweeney April 4, 1944 – October 4, 2017 Lyons, Oregon Dave was born in Portland. He graduated from Gresham High School in 1961 and lived in Gresham for 58 years. He married Susan Sweeney on July 12, 2000 in Virginia City, Nevada. He moved to Aumsville for 12 years and then Lyons for 3 years. Dave worked...