Obituaries

Carl Arthur Haugerud

Carl Arthur Haugerud

Sep 13, 2026

Carl Arthur Haugerud Jr., 93, of Scio, Oregon, died peacefully at his home on September 13, 2026. 

Carl was born on April 26, 1933, in Portland, Oregon, to Carl Arthur Haugerud Sr. and Lottie (Ulman) Haugerud. As a boy during World War II, when farm labor was scarce, he spent many weekends helping his grandfather on the family dairy farm in...

Charles Edson Henry

Charles Edson Henry

Aug 21, 2026

Charles E Henry, of Sublimity, died August 22, 2026, in Sublimity. He was 97.

Charles (Chuck) lived in the Stayton/Sublimity area from 1966 to his death. He was active in the local community, including the Stayton United Methodist Church, Stayton Rotary Club, the Oregon Horticulture Society, VFW, and many others. He received the Stayton First Citizen award and served as mayor...

Lisa Lynn Gerard

Lisa Lynn Gerard

Sep 19, 2026

We are trying to locate the family of Lisa Lynn Gerard who passed away on September 19, 2026 at Santiam Hospital. Lisa was born on December 24, 1960. If you have information regarding family, please contact Weddle Funeral Service at 503-769-2423.

Barbara Jane Cunningham

Barbara Jane Cunningham

Sep 16, 2026

Barbara Jane “Janie” Cunningham, born May 4, 1941, in Portland, Oregon, passed away leaving behind a life defined by devotion to family, deep friendships, and the simple joys that brought her happiness throughout the years. The daughter of Wilma N. (McGehee) and Earl L. Chadwick, Janie grew up in Portland and graduated from Wilson High School in 1959. She remained...

Susan Arnold

Susan Arnold

Sep 16, 2026

Susan Alicia Arnold, born January 27, 1960, in California and later residing in Oregon, passed away after losing her battle with chronic illness. She was the beloved daughter of Mace Arnold and Vallory Freeman, and she was preceded in death by her mother, father, older brother John Freeman, and her husband, Dean Schuchard, a Vietnam veteran.

Alicia leaves behind six children:...

Joseph Tyler Harris

Joseph Tyler Harris

Sep 15, 2026

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Samuel Melford Hoover

Samuel Melford Hoover

Sep 15, 2026

Samuel "Sam" Melford Hoover, 72, of Independence, OR, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026. Born on November 21st, 1953, to Melford and Nelda Hoover, Sam lived a life grounded in hard work and quiet dedication. Sam grew up the youngest of 3 older brothers, Joel, Bob, and David. He has worked with electronics for years, inspiring thousands of students...

David William Sampson

David William Sampson

Sep 10, 2026

David William Sampson, a lifelong resident of Silverton, Oregon, passed away on September 10, 2026 after a 2 year battle with cancer, at the age of 41.

David was born on October 12, 1984, in Silverton to Guy William Sampson and Minetta Eileen (Abernathy) Sampson. Silverton was always home to David. He grew up there, attended Silverton High School, and remained...

Jack Vernon Goodell

Jack Vernon Goodell

Sep 4, 2026

Jack Vernon Goodell, Jr. was born January 31, 1942, in Salem, Oregon, to Jack Vernon Goodell, Sr. and Myrtle Alice Wheeler. He passed away on September 4, 2026, in Mill City, Oregon.Jack graduated from Stayton High School in 1960.

 Shortly after graduation, he answered the call to serve his country, joining the United States Navy in December 1960. He proudly served...

Leonard James "Jim" Nieuwstraten

Leonard James "Jim" Nieuwstraten

Aug 31, 2026

Leonard James “Jim” Nieuwstraten, at the age of 89, went to be with his Lord Jesus on August 31, 2026. He was born December 16, 1936, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and lived a life shaped by resilience, service, curiosity, and deep devotion to family, faith and community. He was the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Hilkhuisen) Nieuwstraten, and his early...

Phyllis Anne Meyers

Phyllis Anne Meyers

Aug 27, 2026

Phyllis Anne Meyers, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker, passed away on August 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Phyllis was born on September 4, 1931, in Tacoma, Washington, to Julian Rudy and Annamae (Colby) Rudy. She attended Toutle Lake High School and later married the love of her life, Gordon Ray Meyers, on February 19, 1949,...

Brenda Rowe

Brenda Rowe

Aug 27, 2026

Brenda Rowe passed away on August 27, 2026, at the age of 56. She was born on September 24, 1969, and will be remembered with love by those who knew her.

Brenda’s life was centered on family, and her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of the many people who loved her. She shared close family ties across...

Mark William Smith

Mark William Smith

Aug 23, 2026

Mark Wiliam Smith died on Sunday August 23rd. He was 12 days shy of his 73 birthday and 23 from his 36th wedding anniversary. He was funny – the first thing most everyone noticed about him. He was also kind, sweet, creative and generous. He was a talented finish carpenter, always paying attention to the details. He was also an...

Richard Morris

Richard Morris

Aug 20, 2026

Richard Travis Morris, born October 27, 1972, in Salem, Oregon, to Karen Ann Roskop and Dickie Lee Morris, lived a life defined by devotion to family, hard work, and a deep love for the outdoors. He grew up in Sublimity, where he formed lifelong friendships and learned the values of perseverance and community. Rick graduated from Stayton High School in...

Ann Louise Peters

Ann Louise Peters

Aug 17, 2026

Ann Louise Peters, a longtime resident of the Union Hill community, passed away on August 17, 2026. She was born February 5, 1931, in Stayton to Sheila and Dolph Heater.

Ann Louise graduated from Silverton High School. On June 8, 1949, she married Donald “Don” Peters at the Heater family home near Sublimity. Together they built a life centered around family,...

Marletta Spires

Marletta Spires

Aug 16, 2026

Marletta Spires, born September 16, 1935, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Golda Roberds and J.T. Powers, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, at her home in Lyons, Oregon, surrounded by the love and presence of her family. Her life was one marked by devotion, creativity, and a bright, joyful spirit that left an imprint on everyone who knew her.

Marletta moved...

Viola Soudah

Viola Soudah

Aug 13, 2026

Viola Soudah, 59, of Keizer, passed away on August 13, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply, a lifetime of memories, and more than a few stories that will probably get better with every retelling.She was born on September 5, 1966 in Amman, Jordan to Nabil and Therese Khadrawi. She moved to the US, San Francisco specifically, in 1989...

Darlene Corbett

Darlene Corbett

Aug 8, 2026

Darlene A. Corbett, born March 23, 1939, in Salem, Oregon, to Albert and Etoil Noeske, passed away on August 8, 2026, in McMinnville, Oregon. Her life was shaped by family, the outdoors, and the simple joys that brought her peace and happiness.

Raised in the Willamette Valley, Darlene grew into a woman who felt most at home under an open sky....

Andrea Wallace

Andrea Wallace

Aug 6, 2026

Andrea Wallace, born July 17, 1953, in Fresno, California, to Mattie (Sides) Crabtree and Lee Crabtree, lived a life rooted in family, hard work, and the simple joys that brought her happiness.

Andrea graduated from Cascade High School before entering the workforce, where she built a long and dedicated career. She spent many years at Phillips Products, working in designer windows...

Sheldon Goldstein

Sheldon Goldstein

Aug 4, 2026

With deep respect, we remember the life of Sheldon Goldstein, who passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, in Salem, Oregon, at the age of 92.

Born on May 10, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, Sheldon came into a world very different from the one he left behind, but throughout his journey he brought a quiet strength and integrity to every chapter...