Obituaries

Apr 10, 2025

Berton Eugene Dotter III passed away on April 10, 2025 in Stayton, Oregon. He was born on February 23, 1956, in Culver City, California, to Clara Joanne Frauen and Berton Eugene Dotter II. He grew up alongside his brothers, Michael and John, forming a close-knit family.

In 1960, Berton moved with his family to Belmont, California, where he spent much of...

Apr 10, 2025

Mary Del Perkins, a woman of unwavering faith, boundless love, and quiet strength, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, in Corvallis, Oregon. She was 80 years old. 

Born on January 19, 1945, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Mary Estella North and Ernest Delbert Posey, Mary grew up in the scenic town of Ruidoso, where the beauty of the mountains...

Apr 9, 2025

In the early morning of April 9, 2025, Vicki D. Norton passed away at the age of 66 in Albany, Oregon. Vicki was born in Pomona, California on November 18, 1958 to parents, Melvin and Shirley Williams. She was the second oldest of four girls. She graduated from Rim of the World High School in 1976 and was married shortly...

Mar 28, 2025

Joseph Scott Fritts, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and faithful servant of Christ, passed away on March 28th, 2025. Born on December 22, 1931, in Grass Valley, Oregon, to Edna Genevieve Schadewitz and Joseph Shelton Fritts, Scott’s life was a testament to God’s unwavering love and grace.

After graduating from high school in Moro, Oregon in 1950, Scott studied at...

Mar 27, 2025

Mar 27, 2025

Charles Warren Pearce, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on January 13, 1943, in Waddell, Arizona, Charles was the beloved son of Warren G. Pearce and Quinie (McReynolds) Pearce.

During his early years, Charles was raised with the Creek Indians and spoke their language fluently. He...

Mar 25, 2025

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Mar 23, 2025

The world dimmed when Debora "Debbie" Ann Hale passed away on March 23, 2025, in Sublimity, Oregon at the age of 76. Born on December 21, 1948, in Prosser, Washington, to Maxine Quintus and Cloyd Marley, Debbie lived a life woven with love, laughter, and deep connections.

A proud graduate of Moses Lake High School, Class of 1967, Debbie carried her...

Mar 21, 2025

Helen Jeanette (Bartel) Bargen died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was born on November 26, 1931 to John and Susie (Friesen) Bartel in Hillsboro, Kansas. The youngest of five siblings, she was raised on a wheat farm, and attended the Gnadenau one-room schoolhouse through 8th grade. Helen graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1949, and...

Mar 19, 2025

Leroy Perez, a lifelong resident of Lebanon, Oregon, passed away on March 19, 2025. Born on December 30, 1959, to Georgia Fields and Vincent Perez, Leroy grew up in Lebanon alongside his siblings Tina Perez, Vince Perez, Naomi Weeks Perez, and David Perez, forming bonds that would last a lifetime.

Leroy was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather whose love for...

Mar 18, 2025

Sally Teresa Cruckshank died on March 18, 2025, in Pedee, Oregon at 64 years old.

Born on October 10, 1960, in North Bend, Oregon, Sally was the youngest daughter of Helen E. Cruckshank and Thomas J. Cruckshank. She grew up alongside, and tagging along behind, her sisters, Linda Griffith and Nancy Cruckshank, and numerous cousins from both sides of the family....

Mar 17, 2025

Janet Lee Fry, 79, passed away at home on March 17, 2025, with her children by her side. She is survived by her three – (3) children, George Seymour of San Diego, CA, Debora Curry, of Santee, CA and Christina McDonald of Aumsville, OR. She had nine – (9) grandchildren, Jared, Hannah, Simon, Kenan and Micah from Debora; and Abby,...

Mar 16, 2025

Craig Nelson Rice, 78, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, in Salem, Oregon, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 31, 1946 in Decatur, Illinois, to Chester and Maxine (Weiss) Rice.

Craig spent much of his early life in Fairbanks, Alaska, where he attended Lathrop High School and briefly the...

Mar 13, 2025

Dane R. Bond was born on November 27, 1960, in Worland, Wyoming, to Walter and Nancy (Robinson) Bond. He grew up alongside his siblings, Howard, Dennis, and Denise, spending his early years in Tensleep, Kemmerer, Cheyenne, and Casper, Wyoming. In 1979, he moved to Mill City, Oregon, where he met his high school sweetheart, Darlene Pennington, at Santiam High School....

Mar 9, 2025

Donny Eugene Collier, born on July 29, 1967, in Stayton, Oregon, left this world on March 9, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, stepfather, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth, strength, and love to all who knew him.

Donny was the cherished son of Leota Faye Collier and Eugene Irvin Collier. He shared his life and love with his...

Mar 9, 2025

James R. Davidson, 81, of Stayton, Oregon, passed away peacefully on March 09, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1943, in California to Connie and Steve Davidson and was one of nine children.

James attended South Salem High School and graduated in 1962. In 1979, he made Stayton his home, where he lived for the rest of his life. He...

Mar 6, 2025

My grandfather Michael Alan Bull was born on November 18, 1946. A strong and stoic man, he profoundly impacted the lives of many. After 78 years, he passed away peacefully the evening of March 6, 2025, in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by loving family.Michael was the firstborn child of Billy Q. and Grace L. Bull, in Escondido,...

Mar 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Marie Brunker, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, who departed this life on March 4th, 2025, at 1 AM, surrounded by her daughters and all her grandchildren after celebrating a wonderful birthday together just a few days prior. Born March 1st, 1959, in...

Feb 25, 2025

Feb 22, 2025

Alice Jean Fisher was born in Stayton, Oregon on July 24, 1933, to Eric and Clarice Fisher. Alice Jean grew up on the Fisher family farm in the Waldo Hills area with her older brother Lawrence and her younger brother Douglas. 

She attended the one-room McAlpin School through 8 th grade. Being the only student in the second grade, her teacher...