Obituaries

Dec 14, 2023

Steven Reed Strong, a beloved resident of Lyons, Oregon, peacefully passed away on December 14, 2023, in Woodburn, Oregon, leaving behind a legacy of service, love, and cherished memories. Born on January 25, 1949, in Iron Mountain, Wisconsin, Steven was the son of Ray Strong and Betty (Fraker) Strong.

A man of unwavering dedication and...

Dec 11, 2023

Melissa Sue Dennis was born on September 2, 1982, in Apple Valley, California to Mike Dennis and Sharon Goodman Dennis. For the last 30 years Melissa resided in Turner, Oregon and attended Cascade High School until her senior year. She graduated in 2001. During her time in high school, Melissa was active in volleyball, swimming, and softball. She was...

Dec 10, 2023

Rose Ann McGrory Nesler was born in Lebanon, Oregon on June 23,1945. She was the fourth of nine children born to Patrick E and Thelma P McGrory. Rose grew up on a farm with her siblings and went to Crowfoot Grade School, Seven Oak Middle School, Lebanon High School, and Chemeketa Community College.

After high...

Dec 3, 2023

A full obituary is pending.

Nov 28, 2023

Carol Elaine Coon also known as Lainie by some members of her family, peacefully passed away on November 28, 2023, at the age of 98 in Salem, Oregon. She was born on October 20, 1925, in Mobridge, South Dakota.

Carol was a devoted and loving person who always put her family first. Always there to...

Nov 28, 2023

Full Obituary Pending

Nov 27, 2023

Gail Maria Lucas, born on January 13, 1959, to Velma Oelshlager and Marvel Hoiseth. Gail embraced life with a passion for communication, family, and adventure.

She departed on November 27, 2023, in Jefferson, Oregon, leaving behind a legacy woven with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Gail pursued her passion for Sign Language Interpreting...

Nov 27, 2023

Peter Braithwaite was born on December 7, 1958, in Patchogue, New York to Gerard and Joan Braithwaite. Peter passed away in Lebanon, Oregon on November 27, 2023, at the age of 64. He is preceded in death by his parents Gerard and Joan Braithwaite and survived by his daughter Cheesa Braithwaite.

Nov 26, 2023

Robert Neal Sandstrum, a beloved husband, father, and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023 in Salem, Oregon. He was born on November 3, 1936, in Bremerton, Washington, to Lola Holloway and Edgar Sandstrum.

Robert was a devoted husband to the late Jean Follman, whom he married on February 14,...

Nov 26, 2023

Galilee Mary Weldon (nee Borden)

March 9, 1948 - November 26, 2023

Galilee is survived by her husband John Charles Weldon III and three children, John, Cynthia, and Jeremy.

Galilee was born to Grace and Fred Borden while traveling in a jeep as her parents were driving...

Nov 24, 2023

Judith Kay Allen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on November 24, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and cherished memories. She was born on June 10, 1940, in Waverly, Iowa, to the proud parents Erna W. (Kammeyer) and Fred A. Leisinger.

After completing high school and earning...

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...