Obituaries

Nov 24, 2023

Louise Katherine Royston was born January 19, 1931 in Halltown, Missouri to Frank Eli Royston and Elaphia Jane Lawmaster. Louise passed away November 24, 2023 in Keizer, Oregon at the age of 92. Louise grew up in a very large family and moved to Oregon when she was 11 years old. Louise married William (Bill) H. Davis August 27,...

Nov 24, 2023

William Henry Bowman, lovingly known as Bill, passed away on November 24, 2023, in Stayton, Oregon, marking the end of an extraordinary life journey that began on June 13, 1944, in Salem, Oregon. Born to the late Margaret Kihs and the late Walter Bowman, Bill was a cherished member of his community and an adored figure within his family....

Nov 23, 2023

Angela Lynn Rue, born on April 7, 1973, in Salem, Oregon from her parents Fred Belyeu and Delbara Dean (Goforth) Bower. Angela departed from this world on November 23, 2023 in Salem, Oregon at age 50.

Angela's journey through life was marked by compassion, dedication, being blunt by her feelings and showing love. She embarked...

Nov 21, 2023

Nov 21, 2023

David Lee Arbuckle, born on March 2, 1943, to Fremont and Cheryl (Sypher) Arbuckle in Portland, Oregon, embarked on his final journey, leaving behind a legacy etched in love, dedication, and service. He peacefully departed, surrounded by the memories he held dear, on November 21, 2023, in Portland, Oregon.

His educational journey culminated in a...

Nov 21, 2023

Diane Marie Warren, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on November 21, 2023. She was born to the late Daphne May Williams and the late Patrick Edwin Hedlund in Traverse City, Michigan, on December 15, 1947.

On October 12, 1974, Diane married the love of her life, David Warren, in Central Point, Oregon. Their...

Nov 19, 2023

Joanna Lynn (Perry) Russell-Rios, beloved wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, esteemed colleague, and cherished friend, departed from this world on November 19, 2023. She left behind a legacy woven with love, music, and boundless creativity. Born on January 7, 1949, in Santa Clara, California, Joanna graced the world with her spirit and passion.

In 1990,...

Nov 19, 2023

Darryl “Frog” Wayne Cerini, born on July 2, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, peacefully departed this life on November 19, 2023. He was the beloved son of the late Lois Vivian Burnett and Alfred Orland Cerini.

Darryl grew up in Echo Park, California, where he played the drums and for a few years was part of...

Nov 18, 2023

Darryl Paul Anderson, beloved husband, devoted brother, esteemed veteran, and cherished community member, passed away on November 18, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of courage, service, and unwavering dedication. He was born on August 29, 1946, in Bozeman, Montana, to his late parents Mina Nottingham and Kenneth Anderson.

Darryl's life was marked by a profound...

Nov 16, 2023

Ed Young, 76, of Corvallis, Or, passed away on November 16, 2023, in Blodgett, Or. He was born on August 17, 1947. Ed is survived by his loving daughter Angela White, daughter Wendy Harris, grandson Jeffy Harris, grandson Joey Harris, granddaughter Savannah White, and grandson Peyton White. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Young.

Nov 14, 2023

James "Jim" Kitzhaber passed away on November 14, 2023, in Gates, Oregon, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, compassion, and boundless generosity. Born on July 8, 1940, in Greeley, Colorado, to Rae Blackwell Kitzhaber and James Lawrence Kitzhaber, Jim was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a cherished member of the community.

After high school,...

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,...