Obituaries

Tara Lynn Brooks

Tara Lynn Brooks

Apr 16, 2021

Tara Lynn Brooks, 59, passed away April 16, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Yakima, Washington February 20, 1962 the daughter of Fred Brooks, Jr. and June (Morris) Brooks.  Tara graduated from Naches High School and followed up her education with an associated degree in International Communication from Yakima Valley Community College.  Over the course of her...

Jeanette Zoe Ashby

Jeanette Zoe Ashby

Apr 14, 2021

Albany- In Loving Memory of Jeanette Zoe Ashby

Ruth  Ann Harris

Ruth Ann Harris

Apr 13, 2021

Ruth lyn Harris was born in Lawrence, Kansas on March 22, 1953 to Raymon and Mary (Taylor) Wolter and passed away on April 13, 2021 in Albany Oregon surrounded by family. She was preceded in passing by her parents Ray and Mary, and oldest brother Gordon.  She is survived by her loving family; Children, Brian (Abby) Harris, Melisa (Ken...

Terry Warren Billings

Terry Warren Billings

Apr 10, 2021

Silverton- Terry Warren Billings was born on October 3, 1947 in Vernal, Utah to Callis and Vera (Smuin) Billings.  He would go on to graduate from Vernal High School and would live in Vernal, Utah for forty years. It was while living in Vernal that he would meet Estella Redford through a friend while hunting.  They hit it off...

Charles "Andy" Andrew Hutchens

Charles "Andy" Andrew Hutchens

Apr 9, 2021

Charles "Andy" Andrew Hutchens was born December 2, 1947 in Hemet, California to James Charles and Joyce Mary (Maddock) Hutchens.  The family moved to Albany, Oregon in 1963. Where Andy completed his education. Although he would not be diagnosed until later in life, Andy was born with William's Syndrome and spent most of his life with his parents.  He...

Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez

Apr 7, 2021

Turner- Carlos Hernandez was born on November 1, 1948 in Ogallala, Nebraska and moved to the Willamette Valley with his family in 1961.  A US Navy Veteran. He was born with the spirit of adventure and loved the great outdoors, especially mountain climbing and canoeing. He also enjoyed riding Harleys and Loved RV’ing. He retired from the Oregon Department...

Diana Wickham

Diana Wickham

Apr 5, 2021

Diana Marie (Sandoval) Wickham was born on December 7, 1945 to Prospero and Ruth (Tellez) Sandoval in Albuquerque New Mexico.  Eventually, she would live in Custer, South Dakota where she would marry her husband, Douglas Allen Wickham.  Douglas was a member of the Sioux Indian Tribe and Diana loved the native lifestyle and would raise her three children to...

William Joseph Whitney Sr

William Joseph Whitney Sr

Apr 5, 2021

Bill passed away at Salem Hospital on Monday, April 5th, 2021. He was preceded in death by wife June (Hampton) Whitney, parents, William and Oletha Whitney, brothers, Jack, Archie, and Harold, and sister Margie.  He is survived by sister Judy (Neal) Irving of CA.  Children, Joe (Cindy) Whitney, Susan (Randy) Budlong, Rita (Terry) Lockrem, Rosie (Verlyn) Aerni, and Cindy...

Terry Lynn Edwards

Terry Lynn Edwards

Apr 4, 2021

In Loving Memory of Terry Lynn Edwards. Full Obituary Pending

Daniel Eugene Kress

Daniel Eugene Kress

Apr 3, 2021

Daniel Eugene Kress was born June 15, 1945, in Portland, Oregon, to Eugene and Isabel (Williams) Kress. When Daniel was just 8 years old, his dad died unexpectedly, leaving his mother alone with Daniel and his sister. Isabel had a difficult time coping with the loss and she moved often, not allowing much stability for Daniel and his sister....

Charles "Chuck" Arthur Sergeant

Charles "Chuck" Arthur Sergeant

Apr 3, 2021

Salem- Charles “Chuck” Sergeant was born February 28, 1949, in Grants Pass, Oregon, to Chuck and Ellen (Kinney) Thomas. After graduating from Grants Pass High School, Chuck served two years in the US Army and was stationed in Germany until 1970. Chuck married Sally Davis and they started a family, raising a son, Kevin, and two daughters, Jenny and...

Natzeryt Layahoshua Viertel

Natzeryt Layahoshua Viertel

Apr 2, 2021

In Memory of Natzeryt "Nat" Viertel.

Robert "Bob" L. Stidd

Robert "Bob" L. Stidd

Mar 29, 2021

Robert L. Stidd was born on November 7, 1944 in Shelton, Washington to William and Wanda (Howard) Stidd. One of six children, Bob was raised in Shelton until he turned 12 years old. His father moved the family to Ketchikan, Alaska upon a job change. Bob would enjoy all what Alaska had to offer with the beauty of the...

Timothy Grover Points

Timothy Grover Points

Mar 25, 2021

A full obituary is pending.

Richard Trevor Owen

Richard Trevor Owen

Mar 24, 2021

Richard (Dick) T. Owen, son of Albert (Pink) and Ethel Owen, passed into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Mae Owen, and his son, Geryl Ray Owen. Dick was born in Hood River but lived his school years in The Dalles, Oregon, where his family was...

Henry James Nelson, Sr.

Henry James Nelson, Sr.

Mar 24, 2021

Henry J. Nelson, Sr. was born on August 10, 1940 in Rose City, Michigan to Victor and Treva (Washburn) Nelson. As a youth, Henry realized that formal education was not for him. He decided to leave high school and join the United States Air Force. He would serve in the military from September 23, 1957-May 20th of 1964. During...

Samuel Crowell

Samuel Crowell

Mar 24, 2021

Samuel Joseph Crowell was born on January 16, 2000 in Boise, Idaho to Dan and Stacey Crowell.  Sam attended Holy Family Academy, St John Bosco High School, and graduated from Regis High School in 2018.  Sam comes from a large, Catholic family that lives in Salem.  He is preceded in death by his little sister Rachel, who passed away...

Kyna Lynn Anderson

Kyna Lynn Anderson

Mar 23, 2021

Kyna Lynn Anderson was born on March 4, 1974, in Salem, Oregon, to Merlyn and Margie (Sunderland) Anderson. Kyna attended and graduated from Salem Academy School. She enjoyed helping people and carried that passion into working in retail and customer service, as well as spending countless hours volunteering at Salem Academy while her niece and nephews attended the school....

Billie Jean Cox

Billie Jean Cox

Mar 22, 2021

Lebanon- Billie Jean Cox went to be with The Lord on March 22, 2021.  She was born on September 26, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri to Everett and Dorothy (Branscum) Butner.  As a child her family moved around but she had very fond memories of her time living in Chicago, Illinois.  She is survived by 11 children; Robert Halford,...

Jeffrey David Hart

Jeffrey David Hart

Mar 22, 2021

Sandy- Jeffrey David Hart was born on June 12, 1968 in Salem, Oregon to Merle and Loxi (Fiedler) Hart. Growing up, Jeff became an all around athlete and this continued into his adult years. In Salem, he played in the Parrish little league, into high school and into college baseball. He was an outstanding pitcher and his dad, Merle...