Obituaries

Nov 13, 2023

Pauline Barnes, a beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on November 13, 2023. Born on October 6, 1926, in Silverton, Oregon, to Eva and Lynn Neal, Pauline's life was a testament to warmth, love, and dedication.

Pauline was a devoted mother to her children: Lyneva, Michael and Wayne....

Nov 13, 2023

Emmett Morton Griffith, born on May 21, 1937, in Long Beach, California, departed this world on November 13, 2023, in Stayton, Oregon. He was the beloved husband of Judith Boyd, whom he married on May 23, 1954, in Hartshorn, Oklahoma. Emmett was born to the late Velva Goodson and Roy Griffith and was the loving brother of Wayne Griffith...

Nov 11, 2023

Sherri Louise Page, beloved wife, mother, and homemaker, passed away

on November 11, 2023, in Springfield, Oregon, surrounded by the love

of her family. She was born on January 18, 1966, in Grants Pass,

Oregon, to Kenneth and Margorie McFarlin.

On June 2, 2018, Sherri married the love of...

Nov 8, 2023

Allen Friesen, a beloved husband, father, and member of the community, passed away on November 8, 2023, in Scio, Oregon. He was born on September 25, 1933, in Rhineland, Manitoba, Canada, to the late Ida Thiessen and Isaac Friesen.

On March 27, 1955, Allen married the late Shirley A Hildebrand in Winkler, Manitoba, Canada, embarking...

Nov 6, 2023

Norma Irene Jamison, born on March 15, 1951, in Portland, Oregon, passed away on November 6, 2023. She was the beloved daughter of Pete Bremmer and Norma Nonne Johnson, whose memory she cherished throughout her life. A graduate of Lane Community College Business School, Norma dedicated her professional life to the Lane County Public Defender's Office, where she served...

Nov 6, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen Kimberly Claybaugh, a beloved daughter, mother, and grandmother. Karen was born on November 13, 1960, in Orange, California, to the late Wesley and Marjorie Brown. Tragically, she left us on November 6, 2023, in Albany, Oregon, just days before her sixty-third birthday. Her departure leaves a void...

Nov 5, 2023

Judy M. Emerson, age 75, of Salem, Oregon, passed away on November 5, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Waldo Emerson Sr and Mary Emerson; two siblings, Richard Emerson and Ralph Emerson Jr (Janet Emerson); and a grandson, Parker Emerson

Ms. Emerson is survived by her two...

Oct 31, 2023

A full obituary is pending.

Oct 31, 2023

Milton Frank Veck II (Milt) a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on October 31, 2023, in Salem, Oregon from complications of pneumonia. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 8, 1943, to his parents, Florentine Rosalie (Horenkamp) and Milton Frank Veck. Growing up, his family moved from Louisville to Buffalo, NY where his brother, Frederick,...

Oct 30, 2023

LaVerne (Vern) Kenneth Pippin

Born: September 16, 1928, Kankakee, Illinois

Died: October 30, 2023, Corvallis, Oregon

He requested that his body be donated to Research at Western University, Lebanon, Oregon. Donations may be made in his honor to the Senior Dog Rescue of Corvallis, Oregon.

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Oct 29, 2023

The worsening back and stomach pains turned out to be cancer in a man so healthy that even doctors didn't realize how bad it was until it was too late.

Eric Carlton Neperud was a kind, gentle soul who loved telling dad jokes, studying maps, and building backyard ponds. He spent his free hours playing...

Oct 25, 2023

William Patrick Gardner

9-26-1958 – 10-25-2023

There must be an easy solution, Lucy Wharton thought. Her car wouldn’t start and the steering was inexplicably locked. She remembered how to pump the gas to get the engine to turn over, but the steering wheel problem remained unsolvable. So Lucy called William (Bill) Gardner, the...

Oct 24, 2023

Debra “Debbie” L. Regele passed away Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 at Rosewood Court Memory Care in Salem. She was surrounded by family and loved ones. Debra is preceded in death by her father, Glenn Pace; and her brother, Douglas Pace. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda McFarlin; mother, Diane Parr; and brother, Peter Pace. Momma, I love you...

Oct 23, 2023

Pete was born on August 15, 1940, in Salem, Oregon to Ivan and Ardath Peterson. He passed away on October 23, 2023.

Pete attended West Salem Elementary School, Leslie Middle School, and South Salem High School (class of ’59), He married Kathie Deggeller in 1960 and they welcomed their first child, Gregg, in 1961, and their daughter,...

Oct 21, 2023

Oct 21, 2023

In Loving Memory of Pamela Ann Fisher

Pamela Ann Fisher, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 21, 2023 at the age of 71. She was born on May 18, 1952, in San Bernardino, California, to her parents, Gwendolyn June Gardner and Roy H. Williams.

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Oct 21, 2023

Mark Lee Kester, a beloved son, husband and Poppa, was born on July 20, 1960, in Decatur, Illinois, and departed from this world on October 21, 2023. He was a man of many facets, whose life was marked by love, dedication, and service.

Mark was married to his cherished wife, Bridget Bush, for 37 years,...

Oct 21, 2023

Christine Ann Vicars, born on December 20, 1948, in Sacramento, California, passed away on October 21st, 2023. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and a profound impact on those fortunate enough to have known her.

Christine was married to the love of her life, Doyle L. Vicars, on July 15, 1987, in a...

Oct 19, 2023

Salem, Oregon – Michael Howard Farmen, a beloved son, father, grandfather, and an enthusiastic lover of the outdoors, passed away on October 19, 2023, in Salem, Oregon, at the age of 67. He was born on September 21, 1956, in Salem, Oregon, and would be adopted by Leo and Alice (Roberts) Farmen. As an adult, Michael would later find...

Oct 16, 2023

In Loving Memory of Ronald "Ronnie" Castleman, Jr.

December 9, 1970 – October 16, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" Castleman, Jr., a beloved son, husband, father, and friend, departed this world on October 16, 2023, in Falls City, Oregon. Born on December 9, 1970, in Stockton, California, Ronnie was the cherished son of...