Obituaries

Naydene Lee Flatman

Naydene Lee Flatman

Feb 12, 2021

Naydene Lee Flatman was born on March 9,1942 in Salem, Oregon to Albert Leigh and Mildred Margaret (Berry) Carr. She had two siblings, Gloria (Carr) Schiewek and Kathryn (Carr) Syverson. Naydene graduated from Stayton Union High School Class of 1960. She grew up in Lyons, Oregon and then after graduation moved to Mill City. On January 29, 1964 Naydene...

Mark  Douglas Young

Mark Douglas Young

Feb 10, 2021

Heaven needed a good cowboy.  On February 10, 2021, Mark Douglas Young answered the call.Mark leaves behind his wife of twenty-six years, Beverly Smigelski Young, his son, Anthony Jones, daughter-in-law, Carrie, and four beautiful grandchildren; Spencer, Tatum, Lucy, and Declan.Born December 1, 1957 in Willows, California to Thomas Jerry and Carol Jean Hansen Young, Mark also leaves behind three...

Elizabeth "Liz" Diane Fery

Elizabeth "Liz" Diane Fery

Feb 9, 2021

Liz was born on October 9, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Antoni and Anna Swiatly. After growing up in Chicago, Liz decided to make her way out west and spent time in California before moving to Oregon. Liz would meet John Fery, they would date for 8 years before marrying on June 2, 1990 at St. Vincent Catholic Church....

Donna Marie Ellison

Donna Marie Ellison

Feb 8, 2021

Sweet Home- Donna Marie Ellison was born on June 24, 1981 in Lebanon, Oregon to John Hicks and Evelyn Watkins. She graduated from Sweet Home High School in 1999. She met her future husband, Jeffrey Ellison through his mother Pam in 2001. Donna and Jeffrey would live together for over 21 years but would marry on October 19, 2019...

Dorothy Mae Gysin

Dorothy Mae Gysin

Feb 6, 2021

"It is by loving, and not by being loved, that one can come nearest the soul of another; yea, that, where two love,it is the loving of each other, that originates and perfects and assures their blessedness." With profound sadness we announce the passing of our loving and devoted Mom.   She left us peacefully,at home being 90 years old...

Paula  Jean (Kirkland) Matthews

Paula Jean (Kirkland) Matthews

Feb 6, 2021

In lieu of flowers, any donation towards Paula's funeral expenses would be most appreciated by the family. Call the Weddle Funeral Service office to make a credit card donation over the phone or to make other dontation arrangements. Paula Jean Kirkland was born March 20, 1948, in Salem, Oregon, to Calvin Clay and Rosella Eileen (Wilson) Kirkland. She was...

Melanie Rose Norman

Melanie Rose Norman

Feb 5, 2021

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Melanie Rose Norman, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, sister, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on February 5, 2021.  Jesus quietly called her home while she was working in a room that gave her peace and happiness and tending to a business that made...

Orville "Ray" Busby

Orville "Ray" Busby

Feb 5, 2021

Orville “Ray” Busby passed away on February 5, 2021, at the age of 93. He was born December 30, 1927, in Hale, Colorado, to Charles and Amy Busby. Ray came to Oregon with his family when he was 13 years old and has lived in the Aumsville area for over 80 years. Ray served two years in the US...

Robert Dorsey Feller

Robert Dorsey Feller

Feb 4, 2021

Robert Feller was born on January 17, 1955 in Pasadena, California. In his younger years, Robert traveled all over the United States, before settling in Arizona where he worked at Baches Grocery as a produce manager for 30 years. Robert was an incredibly hard worker and would always comment on how the produce looked at the grocery stores he...

Richard Fiala

Richard Fiala

Feb 4, 2021

Full Obituary Pending

Violet May Moothart

Violet May Moothart

Feb 2, 2021

Lebanon- In Loving Memory of Violet May Moothart. Full Obituary Pending

Edward O Robertson

Edward O Robertson

Feb 2, 2021

Edward O. Robertson, age 79, passed away on February 2, 2021, at his home in Turner, Oregon. Ed was born in Salem, Oregon, to Albert and Luella Robertson. He was raised on the family farm in Turner, Oregon, along with his two younger siblings, Dennis and Patricia. Ed loved horses all his life. As a child, he spent two...

Adrienne Denese Kinney

Adrienne Denese Kinney

Feb 2, 2021

Adrienne D. Kinney of Scio, Oregon, passed peacefully at Santiam Hospital on February 2. Adrienne, the only child of Paul Henry Sherman and Sibyl Jessie Hyde, was born in Portland and lived in Oregon Most of her life. In 1952 she married Clark E. “Corky” Conner, with whom she had four children: Leslie, Kim, Jeff, and Julie. Corky died...

David Joe White

David Joe White

Feb 1, 2021

Woodburn- In Loving Memory of David Jo White. Full Obituary Pending

Merle Harold Hart

Merle Harold Hart

Jan 31, 2021

Aumsville- Merle Harold Hart was born August 4, 1943, in Pendleton, Oregon, to Harold Merle and Lydia Emma (Lentz) Hart. He grew up in Pendleton and played baseball in his youth, graduating from Pendleton High School in 1961. Merle attended Eastern Oregon University in LaGrande from 1961 to 1965 before transferring to Oregon State University in Corvallis. Merle’s aunt...

Peter Landess Whitney

Peter Landess Whitney

Jan 30, 2021

On January 30, 2021 the world lost Peter Landess Whitney, a beloved husband, father, papa, friend, and Rotarian. Born on September 5, 1937 in McMinnville, Oregon to Harold “Pete” and Vivien Whitney, Peter was one of two children. He was raised in Eugene, Oregon where he attended Eugene High School. As he was growing up, his family valued their...

Michael Randle Mullikin

Michael Randle Mullikin

Jan 30, 2021

Michael Randle Mullikin March 16, 1962 - January 30, 2021 Mike was born in Los Angeles, California and moved to Silverton, Oregon in 1970. After graduating from Silverton High School in 1980, Mike worked at Roth’s Foodliner. He worked in various positions, including receiver, during his 40 year career. He worked at both Silverton and Stayton stores.   Mike was...

Marilyn J. (Davis) Mckibben

Marilyn J. (Davis) Mckibben

Jan 30, 2021

Aumsville- Marilyn Jean McKibben was born on July 9, 1938, in her grandparents’ farmhouse, outside of South Haven, Michigan to Max and Elsie (Ridley) Covey.  She was raised in Michigan and attended grade and high school there.  After high school, she would eventually attend Glendale Community College in Arizona and Chemeketa Community College in Oregon.  Marilyn moved to Oregon...

Ellen Adele Watson

Ellen Adele Watson

Jan 28, 2021

Stayton – Ellen Adele Watson (née Stansbery) was born to Charles K. “Charlie” Stansbery and Lois A. Stansbery (née Kirkland) on December 5, 1925, in Lander, Wyoming. She was their oldest surviving child and was followed by one sister and three brothers. For the first 9 years of her long life she lived on the ranch her parents owned...

Rex Douglas  Miller

Rex Douglas Miller

Jan 28, 2021

Rex Douglas Miller was born November 28, 1945, in Astoria, Oregon, to Walter and Germaine (Thill) Miller. When Rex was very young, the family moved to Nebraska before moving back to Oregon and settling permanently in Stayton Oregon. Rex attended Stayton High School and then joined the Marine Corps, serving four years in Vietnam. When he returned home, he...