Obituaries

Apr 27, 2026

David Alan Hayes, 69, of Aumsville, passed away on April 27, 2026.

David was born on July 12, 1956, to Darrel and Harriet Hayes. He was raised in Aumsville, where he spent his entire life and built deep roots in the community he loved. On March 5, 1976, he married Sandra Weatherford in Reno, Nevada, and they...

Apr 25, 2026

Karla Marie (Kerr) Green, born May 18, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, to Doris A. (Zimmer) Kerr and Robert W. Kerr passed away on April 25, 2026, in Salem, Oregon.

Karla spent her early childhood in Jackson, Michigan, with her brother James W. Kerr before her family moved to Covina, California, in 1957. She graduated from Covina High...

Apr 23, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marvin "Dale" Edwards. He left this world peacefully in the comfort of his own home in Mulino, OR surrounded by his family, on April 23, 2026. Dale was born to Marvin and Ruth Edwards in Lebanon, OR on July 25, 1945.

He was a proud graduate of Santiam High School...

Apr 19, 2026

Harold Howard Scott, Known to many as "Scotty," passed away on April 119th at the age of 79, proving that even the toughest old growth eventually falls and even the best storytellers run out of breath. He was born in Sweet Home, Oregon, and spent most of his life in the Willamette Valley.

Harold served honorably in...

Apr 16, 2026

Mark Gescher, born July 25, 1950, in Salem, Oregon, to Herbert and Lillian Gescher, lived a life shaped by service, hard work, quiet humor, and a deep devotion to the people he loved. He passed away on April 16, 2026, in Lebanon, Oregon, leaving behind a legacy of strength, kindness, and steadfast loyalty.

Mark grew up in...

Apr 14, 2026

James Donald Gilbertson, born April 3, 1952, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Rosemarie Czekalski and Richard Gilbertson, lived a life shaped by service, craftsmanship, and devotion to family. Raised in Southern California, Jim grew into a man who valued hard work, curiosity, and connection. He pursued a career in nursing, graduating from San Bernardino Valley College with his Associate Degree...

Apr 12, 2026

Bonnie Sue Orr, born February 28, 1942, in Torrance, California, passed away peacefully in Keizer, Oregon, on April 12, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Dorothy Josephine Dauser and Jack Courtland Bonser, and the eldest of three children.

Bonnie grew up in southern California, where she formed lifelong bonds with her siblings and developed the warm,...

Apr 12, 2026

Rose Mary Wells, born May 2, 1953, in Salem, Oregon, to Alice and Lenard Chastain passed away on April 12, 2026 in Aumsville, Oregon. She grew up alongside her siblings Linda, Patty, Roxy, and Tina.

In 1981, Rose married Freddy Wells, and together they built a life rooted in devotion and shared purpose. Their home was filled...

Apr 12, 2026

Erma A. Hough, age 95, died peacefully in her care home on Sunday, April 12, 2026, following a long battle with dementia.

She was born August 29, 1930, in Edgemont, South Dakota. She was the middle child of 7 children to the late Fredrick E. Bushman and Alice Mary Kennedy. She attended school in Burns, Oregon graduating...

Apr 11, 2026

Gary Arthur Strom, 82, of Alsea, Oregon, passed away on April 11, 2026. He was born on October 13, 1943, in Eugene, Oregon, to Herman and Emma Strom.

Gary grew up in the Alsea Valley and spent much of his life rooted in the communities of Alsea and Lobster Valley. He graduated from high school in 1961...

Apr 11, 2026

Melissa Claire Shadwick, born December 2, 1954, in Alameda, California, to Bertha and Miles Henselman, lived a life shaped by compassion, quiet strength, and a deep devotion to the people and animals she loved. She grew up in California before moving to Oregon, where she graduated high school and later attended Oregon State University, majoring in physical education.

Apr 7, 2026

Darrel "Dean" Ferguson, a man whose life was defined by service, generosity, and unwavering commitment to his community, passed away on April 7, 2026, in Albany, Oregon. He was born on April 18, 1943, in Falls City, Oregon, to Erma Sunshine Teal and Don Ferguson.

Dean graduated from Falls City High School in 1961 and soon moved...

Apr 6, 2026

Joyce May Trout was born on February 1, 1939, in Yakima, Washington. She was one of six daughters born to Earnest and Ann (Crump) Minnick. Joyce lived with her family in Yakima until the age of four, when they moved to Vancouver, Washington. She graduated from Fort Vancouver High School.

Joyce met her future husband, Virgil Lee...

Apr 4, 2026

Johannes C. De Jong unexpectedly passed away on April 4, 2026, at his home with the love of his life by his side.

Johannes was born on February 6, 1987, to Jerry and Gale De Jong in Lebanon, Oregon. Growing up on the family’s dairy farm in Scio, he was the quintessential protective older brother to his younger sisters. From a...

Apr 3, 2026

Dagmar Marie Grieve, born January 27, 1954, in Keokuk, Iowa, lived a life defined by service, quiet strength, and steadfast devotion to the people she loved. The daughter of Margaret R. Anderson and Robert B. Mason, Dagmar grew up in Keokuk and graduated with the Keokuk High School Class of 1972.

Shortly after graduation, Dagmar moved to Arlington, Virginia, where she...

Apr 3, 2026

Stephen James Armour, born March 7, 1976, in Hood River, Oregon, to Mary Lawrence and Laurance Armour, passed away on April 3, 2026, in Stayton, Oregon.

Stephen spent his life in the Pacific Northwest, living in Stevenson, Washington; Vancouver, Washington; Longview, Washington; and later in Stayton, Oregon. He enjoyed going to the beach with his dog and valued the time he...

Apr 2, 2026

Viola Lance, born May 18, 1948, in McAllen, Texas, to Consuelo and Lazaro Garza, lived a life shaped by creativity, devotion, and a deep love for family. She passed away on April 2, 2026 in Corvallis, Oregon. She grew up in the Rio Grande Valley before life’s path led her north, where she would eventually meet the man who became...

Apr 2, 2026

Marilyn Beran, 91, passed away peacefully after a long and meaningful life. Marilyn was the middle daughter of Myron and Minnie Cole of Fairview, ID. She later made her home in Colorado before spending her final years in Oregon.

A graduate of Preston High School, Marilyn married Donald Beran in 1956. With their son, David Beran, they...

Apr 2, 2026

Ellena May Tilson, born November 12, 1950, in Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, in Albany, Oregon. The daughter of Viola and Russell Beougher, Ellena grew up beneath the Arizona sun before setting out in her twenties to build a new life in Oregon.

Over the years, Ellena lived in Salem, Stayton, Klamath Falls,...

Apr 1, 2026

Sharon Lee (Bertram) Martin, 70, passed away April 1, 2026, after battling cancer.

Sharon was born July 31, 1955, in Prineville, Oregon, the daughter of Verna Mae (Edwards) and James Bertram.

The family moved to Gilchrist so that she could start 1st Grade at Gilchrist Elementary School. Sharon’s father worked for Gilchrist Timber Company. Sharon attended all 12 years of school at...