Obituaries

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 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...

Feb 17, 2025

Gary D Burnett, 66, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on February 17, 2025.

He was born on October 28, 1958, to Jack P Burnett and Gladys L Ilg.

Gary graduated from Marshall High School in Portland, Oregon and following his graduation, he proudly served his country by joining the United States Marine Corps. Gary was employed as lifelong Truck...

Feb 17, 2025

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Feb 17, 2025

John Clifford Duman, 91, of Turner, Oregon, passed away on February 17, 2025. He was born on April 16, 1933, to Aloysius and Marie Duman.

A proud graduate of Stayton High School’s Class of 1951, Cliff went on to serve his country honorably as a U.S. Navy veteran during the Korean War. Following his military service, he dedicated 33 years to...

Feb 16, 2025

Richard “Rick” Lee Frohreich, 78, of Stayton, Oregon, passed away on February 16, 2025. He was born on December 14, 1946, to Dale and Betty Frohreich and spent his early years in Oregon, graduating from Corvallis High School before earning his Associate’s degree from Linn-Benton Community College.

Rick proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as...

Feb 14, 2025

Ollie Mae Nichol, 93, of Corvallis, Oregon passed away on February 14, 2025. She was born on March 8 th , 1931, in Harrisburg, Oregon, during the heart of the Great Depression, to Flaura and James Huddelston. Mae was the tenth of thirteen children, and she grew up helping her family work string bean crops in West Stayton and pick...

Feb 12, 2025

Pamela Britton, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who passed away on February 12, 2025. Born in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico on October 20, 1956, to Karolyn Kay Woodrow-Musser and James Bruce Musser, Pamela's life was one of love, resilience, and devotion to those she cherished.

Pamela's journey took her through many places, from New Mexico to Idaho and Oregon,...

Feb 12, 2025

Feb 10, 2025

Becky Lambert (White) was born on January 29, 1955, in Crescent City, California, to Elmer and Ruth White. After a courageous and long battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully at the age of 70.

The White family moved to Oregon when Becky was just a child, making the Willamette Valley her home. She graduated from North Salem High School in...

Feb 9, 2025

Carlton Wayne Martin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away in the comfort of his own home on February 9, 2025, in Alsea, Oregon, just 3 months shy of his 83rd birthday.

Carlton, "Carl" was born on May 23, 1942, in Littlefork, Minnesota, to Lillian Hafdahl and Carl "Curly" Martin. As a young child, Carl and his family...

Feb 8, 2025

Donna Lee Murphy, 89, of Salem, Oregon, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025. She was born on December 18, 1935, in Alhambra, California, to Norman and Rena Jones.

Donna spent most of her adult life in Salem, where she worked in apartment management until her retirement. She was a woman of strong faith who found great joy in worship music...

Feb 8, 2025

Donald Robert Palmer, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on September 10, 1945, in Salem, Oregon, to Dorothy Mae (Travis) Palmer and Clare Ruthevan Palmer, Donald spent his entire life in Salem, building a legacy of hard work, adventure, and storytelling.

A graduate of North Salem High School in 1963,...