Obituaries

Aug 22, 2008

Bertha Matilda (Duey) Carpenter June 21, 1918 August 22, 2008 Salem, Oregon Bertha went home to be with Jesus on August 22, 2008 at the age of 90. She was born in Chester, Neb. to Charles and Mabel Duey. She was the sixth child of eight children. She enjoyed reading her Bible and church missionary group. Her hobbies were...

Jul 29, 2008

Mill City Oregon Donald Jenkins was born on May 26, 1919 to Delbert and Anna Jenkins in Mill City, Oregon. Don passed away at home on July 29, 2008. He grew up in Mill City and graduated from Mill City High School. On September 7, 1940, Don married the love of his life, Thelma Jayes. During World War II,...

Jun 22, 2008

Obituary for Willie A. White Willie A. White Born: March 3, 1920 in Adair, Oklahoma Died: June 22, 2008 in Lebanon, Oregon Visitations: Thursday, June 26, 2008 9 to 5 at Weddle Funeral Chapel, Stayton, Oregon Service: Funeral Service: Friday, June 27, 2008 1:00 p.m. at Weddle Funeral Chapel Interment: Lone Oak Cemetery following service Contributions: Willamette Valley Hospice...

Jun 15, 2008

Doreen (Herzberg) Fowler Born: October 31, 1928 in Bridgeport, Nebraska Died: June 15, 2008 in LaPine, Oregon Visitation: Friday, June 20, 2008 noon to 5 p.m. at Weddle Funeral Chapel Funeral Service: Saturday, June 21, 2008 10:00 a.m. at Weddle Funeral Chapel Interment: Champoeg Cemetery 2:00 p.m. June 21 Arrangements entrusted to Weddle Funeral Services Stayton, Oregon.

Mar 8, 2005

Dale A. Durfee, 76, passed away on February 28, 2025. He was born on February 9, 1949, in The Dalles, Oregon, to John and Claudie Durfee.

Dale grew up in The Dalles, graduating from The Dalles High School before attending Casper Junior College. He went on to work for Pacific Power, dedicating 35 years to his career.

On November 24, 1969, Dale...

Jan 5, 1921

Obituary is pending

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wendy Ezard and her beloved husband, Glenn Ezard, both of whom passed away in 2024.

Wendy Ezard (née Jorgensen), born December 11, 1955, in Washoe, Nevada, to Gary Jorgensen and Marilyn Jones, passed away on October 8, 2024. Wendy grew up and later lived...

Walter A. “Walt” Nelson Aug. 10, 1932 – Jan. 30, 2011 Walt was born at Astoria, Oregon.  He attended the Willamette University.  He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict.  He had worked as a mental health therapist at the Oregon State Hospital for over 30 yrs. before retiring.  He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting and...

September 25, 1922 September 29, 2013 Born in Mill City, he lived there all but 10 years of his life.  In 1936 he and his mother and father returned to Mill City.  He graduated from Mill City High School and attended the University of Oregon. Carl married Dorothy Dean (Deanie) Mason May 2, 1943.  She preceded him in death...

Naomi Ruth (Mackey) Schmitt Mom left this world after a long courageous battle with cancer on June 10, 2010 at home with her family by her side. She was the sixth child born to Fred and Polly Mackey in Walthills, Nebraska. Mom lived most her life in the Lyons and Stayton area where she raised four daughters. Preceded in...

Hazel Louise Bishop October 24, 1918

A memorial service was held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Gates Fire Hall in Gates, Oregon. No obituary submitted. Arrangements entrusted to Weddle Funeral Services.

Jamilla Fatima Bryant (Abraham/Lewis) Jamilla Bryant was born to Kalid Abraham and Badia Joseph on the 21st day of August 1925. Her Father was born in Arabia in the town of Dardebwan which is now Jordan Israel. Her father was 30 and her mother 16. Jamilla was born in Seattle, Washington, Providence Hospital. The first few years of her...

Loretta (Ditter) Sullens Jan. 25, 1923 Dec. 16, 2009 Sublimity, Oregon Loretta (Ditter) Sullens, 86, of Sublimity died Dec. 16. She was born in Sublimity, to Mathias and Anna Ditter, graduated from Stayton High School and lived in the Stayton Area all of her life. She worked at the Stayton Canning Co. from 1952 until retiring in 1979. She...

Terry E. Savage Jan. 12, 1950 – June 28, 2011 Keizer, Oregon Terry Savage was born in Bend, Oregon on Jan. 12, 1950.  He was the son of Athel and Jessie Savage.  Terry  passed peacefully away  in Salem on June 28th, at the age of  61.  Terry grew up in Mill City, Oregon among a very special group of...

Vera R. Boedigheimer June 6, 1927

Richard Karl Kreitzer July 8, 1956 – March 22, 2011 Richard spent his childhood in Stayton, Oregon where he studied, played football, golfed, and fished.  He graduated from Stayton High in 1974 and then attended University of Oregon where he met and fell in love with Meera.  They married in Mt. Angel in June, 1981 and lived in Salem...

Replica of custom coffin used to show President Lincoln brings history to Stayton. A replica of the coffin in which president Abraham Lincoln is buried will be on display at the Weddle Funeral Home, Saturday, May 6th from 10 am to 2 pm. It is one of five replicas made 10 years ago by the Batesville Casket Company of...

December 22, 1935 – June 21, 2011 Eleanor was born in Clarkston, Washington to Arthur and Mildred Roberts.  She married Norman Pritchard on October 31, 1969.  The couple worked on farms in Florida, Arizona, and Washington settling later in the Salem and Dallas area.   Eleanor was known for always having crossword puzzles nearby.   She loved shopping for bargains at...

Clarence E. Griffith, August 22, 1939 ~ May 5, 2010 Clarence was born in Bellingham, WA and graduated from The Dalles High School in 1957. He began working on the Dams and Highway 30. In 1960 he met Karen Kallunki in Clatskanie and they were married. They moved to California where Clarence went to work as a police officer....